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Police begin probe into death of hotel worker in Edo

4 months ago1068 min

The Edo State Police Command has announced that an investigation is underway into the mysterious death of Fidelis Osaghae in the Auchi area of Edo State. Fidelis, an employee of Valchi Fast Food and Bar, is reported to have died under questionable circumstances on Monday, 29 July 2024, after allegedly being summoned by his employer, Valentine Oyemike, in the early hours of the morning. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Joel, informed our correspondent...

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No protest in Edo as traders, residents shun demonstrations

5 months ago1023 min

The Civil Society Organisations, organisers of the #EndBadGovernance protest in Edo State, did not manage to gather people for a rally on the final day of the protest on Saturday. The organisers, who had chosen Ring Road as their protest venue, withdrew from the protest on the third day, stating that they would review their strategy after listening to President Bola Tinubu’s broadcast. The state capital, Benin, was peaceful on Saturday, with residents going about...

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Anxiety as Edo residents loot truckload of rice

5 months ago977 min

Anxiety was in the air when residents of Urora in Benin, Edo State, on Thursday, looted a truckload of rice parked in the vicinity on the opening day of the protest against bad governance and hunger, which took place across the nation. In a 40-second viral video, watched by our correspondent, residents were seen running to a section of a street in Urora and emerged with mini bags of rice. The person who shot the...

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Immigration officers assault journalist in Edo

5 months ago1766 min

Some officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service on Wednesday assaulted a journalist with the News Agency of Nigeria, Joy Odigie, based in Benin, the Edo State capital. Our correspondent learnt that a female officer also discriminated against Odigie, calling her a “stupid albino”, in reference to her albinism condition. Odigie visited the Edo State Command of the service to interview its Public Relations Officer, Ake Kenneth, on the reported burglary of offices of the command...

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Kidnapper killed, two injured as abducted Edo pastor regains freedom

5 months ago1083 min

The Edo State Police Command on Thursday confirmed the rescue of the abducted pastor, Solomon Ativiel, in Benin, the state capital. The command’s spokesperson, Chidi Nwabuzor, who confirmed this to our correspondent, said that one suspected kidnapper was killed while two others were injured during the rescue operation which was carried out on Tuesday. Nwabuzor also said the suspects were transferred to the state police command headquarters on Wednesday. “I can confirm to you that...

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Police arrest four with guns in Edo

5 months ago6564 min

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested four suspects for their alleged involvement in cultism and having guns in Benin, the state capital. The suspects, Isioma Unwogo, 21; Godstime Imareigbe, 32; Apeleokha Raymond, 28; and Mutar Igie, 30, were arrested at Ahor community along the Benin-Lagos Bypass and Benin-Auchi Road respectively. The command’s spokesperson, Chidi Nwabuzor, who stated this on Tuesday, said the suspects were arrested by the police during a stop-and-search duty...

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Edo bizman bags seven years for N12.5m fraud

5 months ago6444 min

The Federal High Court sitting in Benin City has convicted and sentenced an investor and businessman, Olabinjor Ajobor, to seven years imprisonment for duping one George Ezomo of N12.5m. The Edo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission disclosed this in a statement, obtained by our correspondent on Tuesday. According to the EFCC, Ajobor was jailed on Tuesday with an option to pay the sum of N500,000 as an option of fine. Ajobor...

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EXCLUSIVE: Edo Governor Obaseki In Twilight Of Administration Spends N1.1billion On Furniture In Three Months, Nothing On Erosion, Flooding

5 months ago1263 min

Under its project description “Furniture and fittings” the state spent N1.1billion as of the first quarter of 2024. A review of the Edo State budget performance documents by SaharaReporters has shown that the state government led by Governor Godwin Obaseki, spent N1.1billion on purchase of furniture in the first three months of 2024. Under its project description “Furniture and fittings” the state spent N1.1billion as of the first quarter of 2024. The state...

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Edo Deputy Governor Shuaibu Escapes Assassination Attempt As Gunmen Kill Police Orderly

5 months ago1183 min

At least a policeman reportedly died on Thursday when some gunmen attacked the Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shuaibu’s security details in Benin, Edo State. The gun battle which was captured in a viral video seen on X by SaharaReporters was learnt to have occurred between the gunmen said to be the Edo State Security Network (ESSN) and the deputy governor’s convoy. This was also confirmed in a press statement issued by Shaibu’s media team...

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Edo Election: Embattled APC Gov Candidate In Fresh Age Falsification Scandal As Official Forms Reveal 4 Dates Of Birth

5 months ago676 min

Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2024 Edo State election, is facing fresh allegations of age falsification. Documents submitted to Nigeria’s Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), have shown discrepancies in the date of birth of the lawmaker, who is seeking a to be the number one citizen of Edo State. While the date of birth stated on Okpebholo’s 2023 Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Senate nomination form is...

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