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![Suspected Yahoo Boy, Victor Ifakachukwu Allegedly Stabs Girlfriend To Death In Edo]()
Suspected Yahoo Boy, Victor Ifakachukwu Allegedly Stabs Girlfriend To Death In Edo
A suspected Yahoo boy, identified as Victor Ifakachukwu has been arrested in Benin City for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, whose identity was yet to be ascertained.The incident reportedly occurred at 10, Osahon Street, Ogheghe Quarters, off Sapele Road, Benin City, where two blood-stained knive... -
![Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi Leads Mega LP Rally For LG Election In Edo]()
Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi Leads Mega LP Rally For LG Election In Edo
The Labour Party's former presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi has led a massive rally.Obi, on Monday in Benin City, led a mega rally for the party ahead of the September 2 local government area election in Edo State.Addressing the teeming party members and supporters who trooped out for the e... -
!["Nigeria In Trouble, Help Yourselves" -Edo Gov. Obaseki Tells Residents]()
"Nigeria In Trouble, Help Yourselves" -Edo Gov. Obaseki Tells Residents
Governor Godwin Obaseki has called on residents of Edo State to help themselves by contributing to the development of the state, saying that the federal government has thrown the country into an economic crisis. “The country is in crisis economically. We can’t continue to fold our hands and wai... -
!["I Killed My Wife For S3x-Starvng Me" – 84Yrs Old Edo Octogenarian, Gabriel Ahuwa Confesses]()
"I Killed My Wife For S3x-Starvng Me" – 84Yrs Old Edo Octogenarian, Gabriel Ahuwa Confesses
The police in Edo State on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of one Gabriel Ahuwa, 84, for allegedly killing his 75-year-old wife for denying him sex.The Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, announced the suspect’s arrest during a news conference in Benin.The octogenarian, Nwa... -
![Gunmen Storm Church In Edo Kill Pastor's Wife Rev. Samuel Chinyereugo]()
Gunmen Storm Church In Edo Kill Pastor's Wife Rev. Samuel Chinyereugo
Unknown gunmen have shot and killed Mrs. Peace Chinyereugo, wife of the Pastor of God’s Vineyard of Grace Dominion Assembly, Rev. Samuel Chinyereugo, in Benin, Edo State.The incident occurred at about 7.36 pm on Monday, 14 August, 2023, at the premises of the church, located at No. 101, Upper Law... -
![71-Year-Old Nigerian Woman Gets Beaten To Pulp Over ‘Witchcraft’ In Edo]()
71-Year-Old Nigerian Woman Gets Beaten To Pulp Over ‘Witchcraft’ In Edo
One person has been arrested by the operatives of the Edo State Police Command in connection with the assault on one Mrs Angelina Asekhamhe (71) over alleged witchcraft in Edo State. It was gathered that the incident happened in Ifashe Quarters, Ivioghe community in Etsako LGA of Edo State. In a vi... -
!["Edo Can’t Accept ‘Emilokan’ As Strategy For Winning Elections" -Gov Obaseki]()
"Edo Can’t Accept ‘Emilokan’ As Strategy For Winning Elections" -Gov Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the ‘emilokan’ syndrome or spirit is not a strategy for winning elections and ruling Edo people.The governor said this when leaders of Edo South Senatorial District visited him in Government House on a solidarity visit.He said what is happeni... -
![Lucky Nigerian Workers Dig Out Expensive Lithium From Ground In Edo State (Video)]()
Lucky Nigerian Workers Dig Out Expensive Lithium From Ground In Edo State (Video)
Some lucky Nigerian workers dug out expensive Lithium from the ground and arranged them in bags in Edo state. A man identified as @zaddyofBenin on Twitter shared a top-grade sample of lithium, obtained from the bush near Imeke village, close to Auchi.He shared the video with the caption, "Tru... -
![Video Of Another Top Grade Lithium Discovered In Imeke, Edo State]()
Video Of Another Top Grade Lithium Discovered In Imeke, Edo State
A video of another top grade Lithium has been rounding the internet after being discovered in Edo state Nigeria.The top grade of lithium was discovered in Imeke village bush near Auchi as miners are seen taking them out from big stones.Watch Video Below:[html]... -
![Edo Impeachment Saga: PDP Slams Shaibu’s Legal Action Against The Party]()
Edo Impeachment Saga: PDP Slams Shaibu’s Legal Action Against The Party
Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State on Sunday berated the Deputy Governor of the State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, for approaching the court over an allegation of impeachment.Sahibu had approached the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking a restraining order against his principal, ... -
!["How I Discovered My Deputy, Philip Shaibu Was Working Against Me" - Edo Gov., Godwin Obaseki]()
"How I Discovered My Deputy, Philip Shaibu Was Working Against Me" - Edo Gov., Godwin Obaseki
Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo state has spoken up about how he found out that his deputy, Philip Shaibu, was “working against him”.According to Obaseki, Shaibu has become so desperate to succeed him, ahead of the Edo governorship election in 2024.He spoke at a gathering with stakeholders ... -
![Respect Obaseki – Oshiomhole Warns Edo Deputy Gov, Shaibu, Says APC Isn't Rehabilitation Centre]()
Respect Obaseki – Oshiomhole Warns Edo Deputy Gov, Shaibu, Says APC Isn't Rehabilitation Centre
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has told the Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, that the APC has no Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camp to rehabilitate distressed politicians.Oshiomhole, a former... -
![Sad: Hunter Killed In Edo Forest While Pursuing Kidnappers]()
Sad: Hunter Killed In Edo Forest While Pursuing Kidnappers
A hunter from Ufa area in Igarra, the headquarters of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, popularly known as Odonkoro, but whose real name could not be ascertained at press time, has been reported shot dead by suspected kidnappers.The deceased, his colleagues and other members of the loca... -
!["People May Stain Your Personality But They Can’t Take Away Your Good Deeds" - Ini Edo Says After Tonto Dikeh Called Her ‘Stingy’]()
"People May Stain Your Personality But They Can’t Take Away Your Good Deeds" - Ini Edo Says After Tonto Dikeh Called Her ‘Stingy’
Popular Nigerian actress, Ini Edo has responded after her colleague, Tonto Dikeh referred to her as a stingy person.Taking to her Instagram page to share a message hinting at Tonto Dikeh’s claim, Ini Edo stated that people may destroy one’s image or stain their personality.She however noted tha... -
![Police Apprehend Four Suspects For Stealing Disco's Cable In Edo]()
Police Apprehend Four Suspects For Stealing Disco's Cable In Edo
The Edo State Police Command has arrested four suspects, Monday Iriah, James Akagbe, Jesubu Ogbesia and Mustapha Suleman, for stealing armoured cable in Ujagbolo community in Esan Central LGA of the state.They were arrested after the DPO of Irua received information that hoodlums vandalised Benin E... -
![D'Banj And Ini Edo Are Very Stingy Folks - Tonto Dikeh Blows Hot, Exposes Her Colleagues]()
D'Banj And Ini Edo Are Very Stingy Folks - Tonto Dikeh Blows Hot, Exposes Her Colleagues
Tonto Dikeh, a Nollywood actress, has restarted her internet feud with her coworkers.The actress has accused singer D’banj of betraying her.Tonto wrote in an unexpected Instagram post that if it hadn’t been for his’snaky’ nature, she would have stood up to a lot of garbage.She remarked that... -
![Three Suspects Arrested For Murder During Cult Fight In Edo]()
Three Suspects Arrested For Murder During Cult Fight In Edo
Edo state police command has announced the arrest of three suspects linked to the alleged killing of one Muhammed Abdulsalam (28). The suspects identified as Odumegu Obi (27), Prince Joe Emmanuel (28) and Sagiru Muhammed (26) were accused of allegedly shooting the victim dead in Idogbo community of... -
![Residents Have Right To Video, Take Pictures Of Arrests In Public - Edo Court Rules]()
Residents Have Right To Video, Take Pictures Of Arrests In Public - Edo Court Rules
An Edo State Magistrate Court has ruled that residents have the right to video police arrest. This is as it struck out a charge against a Nigerian for riding a tricycle in a Government Reserved Area (GRA) and another charge against another person for videoing a police arrest. According to Sahara Re... -
![NAPTIP Raises Alarm Over Trafficking Of Malian Girls Into Edo For Prostitution]()
NAPTIP Raises Alarm Over Trafficking Of Malian Girls Into Edo For Prostitution
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) raised alarm in Benin on Sunday about the trafficking of Malian girls to the Edo capital for prostitution. “We gathered intelligence reports that victims are now being trafficked from Mali into Benin for prostitution and ... -
![Edo High Court Convict And Sentence Two Fraudsters, Kelvin Aneke & Leonard Osaretin To Prison]()
Edo High Court Convict And Sentence Two Fraudsters, Kelvin Aneke & Leonard Osaretin To Prison
Justice M. Itsueli of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State has convicted and sentenced Kelvin Ifeanyi Aneke and Leonard Emmanuel Osaretin to prison for fraud.They were arraigned on a separate one-count charge of unlawful possession of fraudulent documents by the Benin Zonal Command... -
![Police Arrest Ex-banker, Gift Igbinosun In Edo Over ₦14.9m Fraud]()
Police Arrest Ex-banker, Gift Igbinosun In Edo Over ₦14.9m Fraud
Operatives of the Nigeria police, Edo command, have arrested a 35-year-old ex-banker, Gift Igbinosun, over alleged ₦14.9 million fraud.The command’s Spokesperson, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, said the suspected fraudster, allegedly defrauded his victims, John Nnamdi and Obasogie Henry Osagieduwa, of more... -
![How NDLEA Arrests 30 Suspects For Drug Related Offences In Edo]()
How NDLEA Arrests 30 Suspects For Drug Related Offences In Edo
The Edo Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested 30 suspects for allegedly engaging in drug-related offences.Ondotimi Bebetu, the State Assistant Commander in charge of operations, disclosed this on Wednesday in a media briefing in Benin.Bebetu said that the suspect... -
![Edo Police Arrest 5 For Allegedly Defrauding Student Of N 9.8m, 46 Others For Cultism]()
Edo Police Arrest 5 For Allegedly Defrauding Student Of N 9.8m, 46 Others For Cultism
The operatives of the Edo State Police Command have paraded five members of a fraud syndicate who allegedly defrauded a student of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) of the sum of N9.8 million.The police also paraded 46 other suspects allegedly involved in cult fights and killings following cult rivalry... -
![Man Nabbed Over Alleged Theft Of VSOP Worth N58,000 From Supermarket In Edo]()
Man Nabbed Over Alleged Theft Of VSOP Worth N58,000 From Supermarket In Edo
A man has been apprehended over the alleged theft of a bottle of VSOP valued at N58,000, from a supermarket in Benin City, Edo State. A Facebook user, Ogedengbe Oiseoruemi Ayodeji Uduaghe, disclosed this in a post on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. “PASTED AS FORWARDED TO ME WITHOUT PREJUDICE: This o... -
![Edo House Of Reps Walk Out Member For Improper Dressing]()
Edo House Of Reps Walk Out Member For Improper Dressing
A member of the House of Representatives was shown the door for dressing improperly for Wednesday plenary.The member whose name could not be ascertained had walked into plenary towards the end of the day’s proceedings, and sat at the floor, used as an alternative chamber since the main chamber is... -
![Members Of Edo Assembly Expresses Concern Over Rampant Cult Killings In The State]()
Members Of Edo Assembly Expresses Concern Over Rampant Cult Killings In The State
Members of the Edo State House of Assembly expressed concern on Tuesday about the resurgence of secret cult-related killings in the state.The lawmakers urged the state government and relevant security agencies to put a stop to the killings and bring the perpetrators to justice as soon as possible.F... -
![How Suspected Cultist Killed 3 Persons In Edo]()
How Suspected Cultist Killed 3 Persons In Edo
Barely 24 hours after a middle-aged man identified as Ehis Dada was killed on his way home from the church which is suspected to be cult-related, three persons were on Monday afternoon allegedly shot dead at different locations in the state Capital by alleged cultists.It was gathered that the... -
![Why I Would Give Marriage A Second Chance - Ini Edo]()
Why I Would Give Marriage A Second Chance - Ini Edo
Ini Edo, the Nollywood actor, and filmmaker, has talked about whether or not she will marry again. The actress revealed the only reason she would get married again after her first marriage hit the rocks in 2013. The mother of one got married on November 29, 2008, to American-based businessman Phili... -
![Edo Police Arrest Two UNIBEN Students Over Alleged Drowning Of Final Year Colleague]()
Edo Police Arrest Two UNIBEN Students Over Alleged Drowning Of Final Year Colleague
Two students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Samson Kennedy, a 200level student of Biochemistry and Wilfred Emmanuel, a 500-level student of Optometry have been arrested by Edo State Police Command for allegedly taking their colleague, 23-years-old, Francis Aniude (a final year student of Depa... -
![Edo Police Officers Who Ran Van Over Handcuffed Man Arrested]()
Edo Police Officers Who Ran Van Over Handcuffed Man Arrested
The handcuffed man, from a video calculating on social media on Friday, was seen lying down in front of the van.While some people engaged the policemen in a discussion, the driver of the police van drove away in a panic running over the man and dragging him along the road for a few metres.The incid... -
![LASU Best Graduating Student, Aminat Yusuf Becomes Deputy Gov of Edo For One Day]()
LASU Best Graduating Student, Aminat Yusuf Becomes Deputy Gov of Edo For One Day
The Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu, on Monday, honoured the Etsako East Edo-born Lagos State University’s best graduating student with a 5.0 CGPA, Miss Aminat Yusuf, in recognition of her outstanding academic performance.Recall that Aminat graduated from LASU’s Faculty ... -
![Why Uche Jombo Hated Me At First – Ini Edo]()
Why Uche Jombo Hated Me At First – Ini Edo
Nollywood actress Ini Edo has opened up on her past relationship with now close friend, Uche Jombo. Accordng to Ini Edo, before becoming Jumbo's best friend, she hated her at first. Ini Edo spoke during a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo. Sharing their first encounter, I... -
!["I Wanted To Be A Lawyer Or Newscaster But Destiny Took Me To Acting" – Actress, Ini Edo]()
"I Wanted To Be A Lawyer Or Newscaster But Destiny Took Me To Acting" – Actress, Ini Edo
Popular actress, Ini Edo has said that growing up, she wanted to be a lawyer or a newscaster.She said her role model was the late broadcaster, Tokunbo Ajayi.Ini Edo disclosed this in a recent interview with popular media personality, Chude Jideonwo.She said, “I wanted to be a lawyer or newscaste... -
![Five Children Rescued From 2 Suspected Traffickers In Edo]()
Five Children Rescued From 2 Suspected Traffickers In Edo
Five children were rescued from two suspected child traffickers in Auchi, Edo State on Friday.The children who travelled unaccompanied, were said to have been on their way from Kaduna to Onitsha, Anambra State when they were nabbed in Auchi.A source told newsmen that the children, all girls, aged b... -
![NDLEA Intercepts Skunk Consignments In Lekki; Destroy Cannabis Farm In Edo (Photos)]()
NDLEA Intercepts Skunk Consignments In Lekki; Destroy Cannabis Farm In Edo (Photos)
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted two imported consignments of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis, with a combined weight of 5,344.1 kilograms along the Epe-Lekki corridor and at the Alfa beach, Lekki area of Lagos state.Based on credible intelligence, N... -
!["I Regret Getting Married" – Nollywood Actress, Ini Edo]()
"I Regret Getting Married" – Nollywood Actress, Ini Edo
Nollywood actress, Iniobong Edo has stated that she regrets walking down the aisle.DAILY POST recalls that Ini Edo got married to American based businessman, Philip Ehiagwina on November 29, 2008.The marriage lasted for a period of five years, and they finally divorced in 2013.Speaking on a recent ... -
![Man, Girlfriend Arrested For Selling One Month Old Baby In Edo]()
Man, Girlfriend Arrested For Selling One Month Old Baby In Edo
Edo State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking has apprehended a 48-year-old man, Anthony Igbinogun, and his girlfriend, Joy Umukoro, 28, for allegedly selling their one-month-old baby to fund their drug addiction.The suspects were arrested with their friend, 26-year-old Precious James, who facilita... -
![Court Sentence Edo University Graduate, Victor 10 Others To Prison Over Internet Fraud]()
Court Sentence Edo University Graduate, Victor 10 Others To Prison Over Internet Fraud
Ohenhen Victor Ikponwosa, a 36-year-old graduate of Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma and 10 others were on Tuesday, June 20, convicted and sentenced to prison by Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City for internet fraud.The others are Iredia Junior Ehis, Awe Macdonald, ... -
![9 Suspected Cult Members Nabbed For Alleged Murder Attempt In Edo]()
9 Suspected Cult Members Nabbed For Alleged Murder Attempt In Edo
Nine suspected members of a cult group have been arrested for allegedly attempting to kill two persons identified as Festus Osagie, 40, and Olusola Esimaje, 39, at Ologbo, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo state.According to the police, the suspects, on June 15, opened fire on their victims ... -
![Popular Actress, Ini Edo Celebrates Father’s Day With An Adorable Photo Alongside Her Daughter]()
Popular Actress, Ini Edo Celebrates Father’s Day With An Adorable Photo Alongside Her Daughter
Popular actress Ini Edo took to social media to mark Father’s Day on June 18, sharing a rare and heartwarming photo featuring herself and her daughter, Light.In the photo shared on her social media page, Ini Edo captioned it with “Happy Father’s Day from me and mine.”.ni Edo welcomed her da...
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