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Edo Commissioner, Uyi Oduwa-Malaka Stripped Of Chieftaincy Title For Disrespecting Monarch
The Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs, Uyi Oduwa-Malaka, has been stripped of the honourary chieftaincy conferred on her, the Uzoyare of Ozalla Kingdom by the Onotare of Ozalla Kingdom in Owan West local government area, HRH Nathaniel Igelugbo Omogbai, The Okpam... -
3 Kidnappers Sentences To Death By Hanging In Edo
Justice Irele-Ifijeh of the Edo State High Court, Benin City has sentenced three persons to death by hanging for armed robbery, kidnapping and Murder of one Ephraim Akhere.Gistmania reports that the convicts namely Solomon Abuede, James Monday and Kelvin Edward were sentenced to death for armed rob... -
Man Electrocuted While Vandalising, Stealing Cables From Transformer In Edo
A suspected electric cable vandal has been electrocuted in Benin, Edo State.The yet-to-be-identified middle-aged man met his demise while trying to vandalize cables of a transformer belonging to Benin Electric Distribution Company (BEDC).The suspect had succeeded in cutting some of the cables befor... -
Edo Real Estate Company Staff, Blessing Ogunu Arrested For Faking Own Kidnap
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested Blessing Ogunu, a staff member of Bliss Legacy Limited, a real estate company based in Benin City, for alleged self-abduction.Gistmania reports that the Public Relations Officer of the command, Chidi Nwabuzor, disclosed this to newsmen in Ben... -
Edo State Police Nab Suspected Cultist, Endurance Ezeigbe Otansowe With Firearm
[size=10pt] File photo [/size] In a decisive crackdown on cult-related activities, the Edo State Police Command has apprehended a suspected cultist identified as Endurance Ezeigbe Otansowe, found in possession of a firearm. The arrest, which took place on April 12, 2024, was carried out by o... -
Labour Party Candidate, Olumide Akpata Claims Attack Orchestrated By Edo State Senior Govt Official
Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party gubernatorial candidate in Edo State, has made serious allegations that a high-ranking official within the Edo State Government orchestrated an attack against him during a recent event. The incident occurred at an interactive session held at the University of Benin ... -
Edo Police Commissioner Orders Trial Of Officer Threatening Civilians With AK-47 In Viral Video
The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Funsho Adegboye, has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Police Constable Prince Chima over allegations of threatening individuals with a firearm at their residence.The incident, captured in a viral video on the X social media platform, prompted immed... -
My Impeachment Won’t Stand – Ex Edo Deputy Gov, Shaibu Tells APC Chairman
The impeached Edo State deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, has insisted that his removal by the State House of Assembly would not stand the test of time.He claimed that the whole exercise was because of the September 21 governorship election in the state.Shaibu stated this when he received the acting ... -
How I Became Edo Deputy Governor After Losing 2023 Election – Omobayo Godwins Reveals
The new Deputy Governor of Edo State, Omobayo Godwins, has said he won the 2023 House of Representatives election for Akoko Edo Federal Constituency, but his victory was taken away by “political buccaneers.”Mr Godwins, 38, became the deputy governor of Edo State on Monday following the removal ... -
Edo Gov, Obaseki Picks 38Yr Old Man Omobayo As New Deputy, To Inaugurate Him Today
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has picked Omobayo Godwin as his deputy,. This comes hours after the impeachment of his erstwhile deputy, Philip Shaibu.Omobayo’s inauguration is also set to take place today at the Edo State Government House in Benin City.Born July 19, 1986, Omobayo hails fro... -
Bereaved Husband Put Behind Bar Over Attack On Doctor In Edo
The Edo State Police Command on Sunday said it detained one Mr Owegie Christopher for allegedly attacking and threatening to kill Dr Osaretin Asemota of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, after the death of his wife in the health institution.It was reported that the Public Relations O... -
Edo State Police Command Enforces Ban On Phone Searches By Officers
The Edo State Police Command has reinforced its stance against the unauthorized searching of citizens' phones by officers during routine patrols and other operations, emphasizing that such conduct is unprofessional.In a statement issued by the command's Public Relations Officer, SP Chidi ... -
How Kidnappers Kill Edo Bank Manager, John Otobo After Reportedly Collecting N8M Ransom
Mr John Otobo, the manager of Union Bank, Igueben branch in Edo State, has been reportedly killed by kidnappers after they allegedly collected N8m ransom.Details of the incident are still sketchy at the time of filing this report but it was gathered that his body was found in the bush after ransom ... -
Suspected Kidnappers Gun Down Man In Edo State
In a tragic incident in Uzairue, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have claimed the life of a man identified as Gabriel.The victim's friend, Esilama Uduimoh, took to Facebook on Saturday, March 30, 2024, to confirm the devastating incident. Expre... -
NDLEA Burns Over Three Tonnes Of Cannabis In Edo Forest
In a significant crackdown on drug-related activities, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported the destruction of a substantial quantity of cannabis sativa, commonly known as Indian hemp, in Edo State. The agency's spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this latest developme... -
Peter Obi Meets Labour Party's Edo State Governorship Candidate, Olumide Akpata (Photos)
In a significant political development, Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has held a meeting with Olumide Akpata, the party's 2024 gubernatorial candidate in Edo State.Obi disclosed this interaction via his official X hand... -
Police Arrest Man Who Pretended To Carry Out Transaction Robbed PoS Operator At Gunpoint In Edo
The Edo State Police Command has apprehended Godstime Promise for allegedly robbing a POS operator, Iyebor Glorial, at gunpoint in Uromi, Esan Central LGA, and stealing N850,000.The state’s police spokesperson, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, said the suspect was a member of a three-man robbery gang using a m... -
JUST IN: Kidnapped Edo PDP Chairman, Tony Azegbemi Regains Freedom
After eleven days in the hands of his abductors, the Edo State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP Dr. Tony Azegbemi has been released.Aziegbemi was said to have arrived his residence at about 3am. The news of his release was broken by Senator Odion Ugbesia at about 6.17 am but it coul... -
'If You Haven't Contributed To The Church, Whatever You Build For Yourself Is Useless' -Edo Pastor
An Edo-based pastor, Apostle G.A Okegbe, has a word for those who have not contributed to the church.He took to Facebook to state that whatever people build for themselves is useless if they have not built anything for God through his church.See Post Below; ... -
25 Internet Fraudsters Sentence To Various Jail Term In Edo
Twenty five internet fraudsters were on Wednesday and Thursday 21, March, 2024 convicted and sentenced to various jail terms by Justices Efe Ikponmwonba and M. Ituseli of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin CityThe convicts are Joshua Osarumwense, Oziegbe Courage, Michael Osawowamen Enofe, Precio... -
Joint Security Operatives Rescue 20 Kidnapped Victims In Edo
A combined team of security operatives on Wednesday rescued 20 victims of kidnapping in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo.The team, comprising the police, military, and a vigilance group, rescued the victims from the kidnappers’ den in a bush along Lakpese Road at the LGA.The News Agen... -
VIDEO; Nigerian Soldiers Torture Nursing Mother After Invading Her Palm Oil Mill In Edo
Nigerian activist, Harrison Gwamnishu has called out the Nigerian military. He accused the military of torturing a nursing mother after invading her palm oil mill. In a video he shared online on Tuesday, he wrote: [quote]"HQ Nigerian Army, A nursing mother IGBINOSA ROSEMARY ESE who owns a palm... -
Police Rescue Priest, Tony Mukoro From Kidnappers In Edo
Operatives of the Police Command in Edo have rescued a cleric, Rev. Canon Tony Mukoro, from the den of suspected kidnappers in the state.Spokesperson of the command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, who confirmed the incident to newsmen on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Benin said one AK 47 rifle, one expended AK 4... -
Man Shot And Killed While Attempting To Escape From Kidnappers In Edo
A man identified as Lucky Adodo was shot and killed while attempting to escape from kidnappers in Edo State. It was gathered that the incident happened at the weekend on Ohen road in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of the state. One Owean Ehi, who confirmed the incident in a Facebook p... -
JUST IN! Gunmen Abduct Edo PDP Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi: Concerns Mount Over Political Fallout
In a distressing turn of events, Tony Aziegbemi, the Chairman of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has reportedly been abducted by armed assailants.Reports indicate that the abduction occurred around 7 pm on Friday, sending shockwaves through the political landscape of th... -
Nollywood Actress, Ini Edo Celebrates Daughter As She Turns Three
Actress Ini Edo has taken to social media to celebrate her daughter, Light as she turns a year older today March 15. Posting photos of her daughter, Ini wrote; ’My Princess is 3. Dear Lord, I just want to thank you for my Precious Angel Light. She is such a burst of sunshine and the happiest chil... -
‘You Didn’t Serve Me Impeachment Notice’ - Philip Shaibu Replies Edo Assembly
Philip Shaibu, Edo State Deputy Governor, on Tuesday, debunked being served with impeachment notice from the State House of Assembly.Recall that the Assembly Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku during plenary, on Monday, said for shunning the notice the House had sent, a substituted service through national... -
Man, Emmanuel Beheads His Daughter For Money Rituals & Buries Body In Shallow Grave In Edo
A man identified as Mr Emmanuel Ovwarueso has been arrested over the heinous murder of his daughter and burying her body in a shallow grave in the Uteh Community in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo state.The suspect was apprehended by operatives of the local vigilance in Edo State, Edo Stat... -
How Unknown Gunmen Kill Man During Church Service In Edo
Gunmen, on Sunday, killed a man identified as Success in Benin, Edo State capital.The deceased was gunned down during a service at a pentecostal church located around Murtala Mohammed Way, Benin CitySuccess, who is a chorister at the church, was shot dead by the assailants at about 8 am, while the ... -
Police Vows to go After Officer in Viral Video Assaulting a Lady Inside Police Station in Edo
The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has reacted to a viral video of a police officer assaulting a woman inside the Edo state police command.Activist, Harrison Gwamnishu shared the video of a police officer slapping a woman who challenged him for allegedly saying her fat... -
Tragic Farm Incident Claims Life Of Edo Farmer In Suspected Herdsmen Attack
In a devastating turn of events, the serene agricultural landscape of Ubune-Ivbiaro community in Owan-East Local Government Area of Edo State was shattered by the senseless violence of suspected herdsmen, resulting in the tragic death of Mr. Danjuma Emokpaire, a hardworking farmer.According to eyew... -
"People No Longer Go To Farm" – Aisha Yesufu Slams Edo Govt
A popular socio-political activist and a chieftain of the Labour Party, LP, Aisha Yesufu has knocked the Edo State Government for allegedly failing to tackle the security crisis facing the state.Aisha stated this in a post on her verified X handle on Thursday while reacting to the killing of a fema... -
BREAKING: Edo State House Of Assembly Set To Impeach Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu
The Edo State House Of Assembly is set to commence impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu.The lawmakers issued the impeachment notice during plenary on Wednesday, 6th March, 2024.Shaibu’s impeachment notice might not be unconnected to his face-off with the state Govern... -
“Your Policies Can’t Bring Economic Growth” — Edo Gov. Obaseki Slams CBN
The Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki has knocked the Central Bank of Nigeria for raising the Monetary Policy Rate by 22.75 per cent amidst the economic hardship in the country.Obaseki noted that the Apex bank’s decision will further worsen the country’s ongoing economic challenges.He added th... -
Fake Kaduna Government Representative Arrested For Fraud In Edo
The Police Command in Edo State has announced the arrest of a 24-year-old man, whose identity has been withheld, for falsely representing himself as an official of the Kaduna State Government.The arrest was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, d... -
Police Arrests Driver With Pistol And Ammunition In Edo
A driver has been arrested by officers of the Edo State Police Command for illegal possession of arms and ammunition.Ambrose Christopher, 24, was arrested by the police in Ekpoma while driving a Mercedes Benz GLK following credible information from the public. The command’s spokesperson, SP Chidi... -
SHOCKING! Two Lovers, Kenneth & Nicky Found Dead in Their Apartment in Edo
Lovebirds identified as Kenneth and Nicky have both gone to the great beyond.It is reported that the couple di£d on Monday, February 26, in their apartment in Auchi, Edo State.A source in a chat with Instablog9ja reported that “concerned neighbors who noticed their unusual absence decided to go ... -
Angry Mob Lynches Two Police Officers For Crushing Three To Death In Edo
In a disturbing turn of events, an angry mob lynched two mobile policemen attached to former lawmaker Hon. Emmanuel Agbaje in the Akoko-Edo Constituency I of Edo State on Friday.Reports from DAILY POST reveal that the deceased officers were part of a four-member team assigned to the former legislat... -
Nollywoof Diva, Ini Edo Teases Her Fans With Sultry Photos
Iniobong Edo Ekim is a Nigerian actress. Ini Edo began her film career in 2000, and has featured in more than 200 movies since her debut. In 2013, Ini Edo was a judge for the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant and De9jaSpirit Talent Hunt.The classic Nollywood actres took to her Instagram page to share so... -
Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Vehicle, Charms In Edo
The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of a suspected kidnapper and gunrunner, Ekenaye Festus, along with four collaborators in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The arrest was made around Agbor Road, Iguomor Community.Those apprehended alongside Festus are Isaac Oghosa, Ameh Inno...
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