Tag: Edo State

Suspected cultist guns down revenue collector in Edo

A revenue collector identified as Emmanuel, popularly known as 'Meme', was reportedly…

NDLEA intercepts N777m worth of illicit drugs in Edo

The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has…

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Justice Okoro’s Edo visit not linked to election case – S’Court

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has strongly refuted allegations circulating on social…

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Diphtheria claims two lives in Edo

An outbreak of diphtheria in Edo State has resulted in the deaths…

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Ijaw group backs Okpebholo’s amnesty programme for Edo cultists

The Elders Council of the Western Zone of the Ijaw Youth Congress…

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56-year-old man remanded in prison for raping 13-year-old girl in Edo

A Benin High Court on Thursday ordered the remand of 56-year-old Festus…

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2027: Edo group rejects Oshiomhole’s automatic senatorial ticket

A socio-political group in Edo State, Owan Conscience, has strongly opposed the…

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May Day: Okpebholo raises Edo workers’ minimum wage to ₦75,000

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced an upward review of…

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Troops uncover cybercrime, ritualist syndicate hideout in Edo

Troops of the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Benin City…

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Okpebholo convenes Edo North security summit, vows crackdown on criminals

Barely 24 hours after suspending a traditional ruler over alleged involvement in…

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Okpebholo vows to sign death warrant for convicted kidnappers

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has stated that he would not…

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Tribunal upholds Okpebholo’s victory in Edo gov election

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has confirmed Monday Okpebholo of…

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HURIWA hails Okpebholo’s swift action on Uromi killings

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria has praised Edo State Governor,…

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Okpebholo visits Jibrin over killing of 19 hunters in Edo

The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has extended his condolences to…

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Kano sends delegation to Edo over Uromi killings

The Kano State government has taken decisive action following the tragic mob…

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