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![Policeman in Uniform Caught Rap!ng a 16yr Old Girl in Edo, Kate Henshaw Calls For Investigation]()
Policeman in Uniform Caught Rap!ng a 16yr Old Girl in Edo, Kate Henshaw Calls For Investigation
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has recently called on the Nigerian police to thoroughly investigate allegations that a policeman raped a 16-year-old girl in Edo State. The incident, which has sparked outrage, highlights concerns about police misconduct in Nigeria. According to a post by the actress... -
![Many Dead, Police Station, Vehicles Set Ablaze Over Alleged Protection Of Fulani Kidnappers By Police In Edo]()
Many Dead, Police Station, Vehicles Set Ablaze Over Alleged Protection Of Fulani Kidnappers By Police In Edo
Several persons were on Sunday reportedly killed and police station and vehicles burnt down by angry youths in the suburban town of Agenebode, the headquarters of Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State over allegations that suspected criminal Fulani, who have been kidnapping and killing peo... -
![Man, Abdulrafiu Afegbua Shot Dead After He Went Out To Meet Unidentified Caller In Edo]()
Man, Abdulrafiu Afegbua Shot Dead After He Went Out To Meet Unidentified Caller In Edo
A middle-aged man, Abdulrafiu Afegbua, has been killed by gunmen suspected to be assassins in Edo State.The incident occurred on 5 October at Awoyemi area in Okpella community, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo.According to reports, Mr Afegbua received a phone call at night while at home wit... -
![Edo State Police Investigate Assassination Of Local Man, Uroy By Unknown Gunmen In Okpella]()
Edo State Police Investigate Assassination Of Local Man, Uroy By Unknown Gunmen In Okpella
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the tragic killing of Abdulrafiu Afegbua, commonly known as Uroy, who was shot dead by gunmen in the Awoyemi area of Okpella, located in the Etsako East Local Government Area. Police spokesperson SP Moses Yamu disclosed the details of the incident during a... -
![Edo Police Arrest Two, Anthony Uwa & William Ugiagdor For Arson and Threats Against Local Woman]()
Edo Police Arrest Two, Anthony Uwa & William Ugiagdor For Arson and Threats Against Local Woman
The Edo State Police have apprehended two suspects, Prince Anthony Uwa, 31, and William Ugiagdor, 38, in connection with alleged conspiracy, threats to life, and arson directed at a local woman, Evelyn Akpan. Commissioner of Police Nemi Iwo made the announcement on Sunday in a statement issued by t... -
![Edo Labour Party Candidate, Olumide Akpata Declines To Challenge Gubernatorial Election Results]()
Edo Labour Party Candidate, Olumide Akpata Declines To Challenge Gubernatorial Election Results
Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party candidate in the recent Edo State governorship election, has announced that he will not contest the results of the September 21 poll in court. This declaration came in a statement released on Saturday.Akpata, who previously served as the president of the Nigerian Ba... -
!["Marriage Is Not a Priority" - Nollywood Actress, Ini Edo Speaks On Marriage, Career, & Motherhood]()
"Marriage Is Not a Priority" - Nollywood Actress, Ini Edo Speaks On Marriage, Career, & Motherhood
Celebrated Nollywood actress Iniobong Edo has revealed that marriage is no longer a focus for her, as she currently has no aspirations or prayers directed towards it. In an exclusive interview on Wednesday, the 42-year-old star candidly shared her views on relationships, her career, and motherhood.... -
![Gunmen Hack Middle-Aged Man, Nafiu Afegbua To Death In Edo Community]()
Gunmen Hack Middle-Aged Man, Nafiu Afegbua To Death In Edo Community
Awoyemi village, Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State was tensed by the brutal murder of Nafiu Afegbua, a middle-aged man.According to reports, Afegbua received a mysterious call inviting him out, and despite his wife’s objections, he left home on his motorbike, only to be shot... -
![Police Detain Three For Illegal Possession Of Firearms In Edo]()
Police Detain Three For Illegal Possession Of Firearms In Edo
The Edo State Police Command has arrested three people for illegal weapon possession in its ongoing drive to combat crime in the state.SP Moses Yamu, the command’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a statement issued Wednesday in Benin.Yamu stated that on October 5, agents from the Ehor... -
![PDP Accuses INEC of Doctoring BVAS & Allowing APC Thugs Into Its Office During Edo Election]()
PDP Accuses INEC of Doctoring BVAS & Allowing APC Thugs Into Its Office During Edo Election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised serious allegations against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the Edo State Governorship election held on September 21, 2024. According to PDP’s spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba, INEC officials allegedly tampered with the Bim... -
![How Gunmen Evade Edo Community, Abduct Couple, Third Victim Escapes]()
How Gunmen Evade Edo Community, Abduct Couple, Third Victim Escapes
Three individuals, including a couple identified as Mr. and Mrs. Inebo, were kidnapped by gunmen near the Fugar axis in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State.The abduction reportedly took place around 7 p.m. on Sunday along the Fugar-Ekperi Road as the victims were returning to their vi... -
![Edo Guber: Angry PDP Supporters Storm INEC Office, Demand Reversal Of Results]()
Edo Guber: Angry PDP Supporters Storm INEC Office, Demand Reversal Of Results
Some angry supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party, in Edo State, have stormed the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Benin City, protesting against the victory of All Progressive Congress.Gistmania reports that the agitators were spotted with placards, on Wednesday, call... -
![PICS: Edo Gov. Obaseki Rumored To Have Fled To Europe Is Currently At MOWAA In Venice With Wife]()
PICS: Edo Gov. Obaseki Rumored To Have Fled To Europe Is Currently At MOWAA In Venice With Wife
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State is currently in Venice, Italy, attending the 60th edition of the Venice Biennale. His presence at this prestigious art event is part of his role as Commissioner of the Nigerian Pavilion, which is organized in collaboration with the Museum of West African Art (MO... -
![Edo Police Arrest Four Suspects In Armed Carjacking Case]()
Edo Police Arrest Four Suspects In Armed Carjacking Case
The Edo State Police Command has apprehended four individuals in connection with the armed theft of a Toyota Highlander. The suspects were taken into custody after allegedly snatching the vehicle at gunpoint in Ekpoma.According to police reports, the primary suspects—Ifeanyi Okpara (26), Dennis O... -
![Gunmen Reportedly Kidnap ASUU Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Monday Igbafen In Edo]()
Gunmen Reportedly Kidnap ASUU Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Monday Igbafen In Edo
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly kidnapped, Prof. Monday Igbafen, the Benin Zonal Coordinator of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).The lecturer was said to have been taken hostage at about 9 pm on Saturday.New Telegraph gathered that Igbafen was accosted by the gunmen... -
![Ex-Convict, Richard John Arrested For Kidnapping, Armed Robbery In Edo]()
Ex-Convict, Richard John Arrested For Kidnapping, Armed Robbery In Edo
A 40-year-old ex-convict, Richard John, has been arrested for alleged kidnapping and armed robbery in Edo State.The suspect and others who were arrested for various crimes ranging from robbery, stealing and kidnapping, were paraded by the State Police Commissioner, Nemi Edwin-Iwo.The other gang mem... -
![Edo Police Arrest Two Suspects For Alleged Theft Of Electricity Transformers, Cable Wires]()
Edo Police Arrest Two Suspects For Alleged Theft Of Electricity Transformers, Cable Wires
The Edo State Police Command has arrested one KC Okojie Prince, 50, for alleged theft of two electricity transformers and two drums of 2.5 flex cable wires.Gistmania reports that the Commissioner of Police in the State, Nemi Edwin-Iwo, disclosed this while parading the suspects and five others for ... -
![Moment Edo State Governor-elect Okpebholo Kneels Down to Thank Pres. Tinubu at Aso Rock (VID)]()
Moment Edo State Governor-elect Okpebholo Kneels Down to Thank Pres. Tinubu at Aso Rock (VID)
Edo State Governor-elect Monday Okpebholo recently made headlines when he knelt down to thank President Bola Tinubu during a visit to Aso Rock. This gesture of humility took place following his victory in the Edo State governorship election, where Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) cand... -
![My Door Is Open To Everyone– Edo Gov-Elect, Okpebholo Says After Receiving Certificate Of Return]()
My Door Is Open To Everyone– Edo Gov-Elect, Okpebholo Says After Receiving Certificate Of Return
The Edo State Governor-Elect, Monday Okpebholo has said that his door is open to everyone planning to support his government.Okpebholo, who received his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday, noted that he is still expecting a congratulatory message fr... -
![Gov Adeleke Worries Over The Outcome Of Edo Election - Osun APC Reveals]()
Gov Adeleke Worries Over The Outcome Of Edo Election - Osun APC Reveals
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has declared that the result of the Edo State gubernatorial election won by Senator Monday Okpeboloh is causing worries in the camp of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state.This is as the Osun APC hailed the outcome of last Saturday’s Ed... -
![Edo Election: INEC Presents Certificates Of Return To Okpebholo & Deputy]()
Edo Election: INEC Presents Certificates Of Return To Okpebholo & Deputy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday presented Certificates of Return to the Governor-elect of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Hon. Dennis Idahosa AS winners of last Saturday’s Edo governorship election.The presentation of the Certificates of... -
![Edo: 'Days Of Playing Both Sides Over' – Oshiomhole Mocks Those Planning To Defect To APC]()
Edo: 'Days Of Playing Both Sides Over' – Oshiomhole Mocks Those Planning To Defect To APC
Adams Oshiomhole, the Edo North Senator, has warned those planning to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, that the days of playing both sides are over.He advised those planning to defect to stay with PDP and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo.The lawmaker... -
![EDO: INEC Real Problem Of Nigerian Elections Says Sam Amadi]()
EDO: INEC Real Problem Of Nigerian Elections Says Sam Amadi
The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi, on Wednesday, described the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as the real problem with elections in Nigeria.Amadi said the opposition political parties always believe that INEC would help them rig the next ... -
![Edo: 'Nigerian Elections Monetized, Now Selections' – Pastor Giwa]()
Edo: 'Nigerian Elections Monetized, Now Selections' – Pastor Giwa
The Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has lamented that Nigerian elections are now being monetized. According to him, elections in Nigeria are now for the highest bidder. Pastor Giwa said electoral officers are being used to “select” and not as umpires... -
![He Knows He is Politically Dead - Oshiomhole Taunts Gov. Obaseki After APC Victory in Edo]()
He Knows He is Politically Dead - Oshiomhole Taunts Gov. Obaseki After APC Victory in Edo
The Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, has claimed that the outgoing Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, is politically dead.Oshiomhole stated this while speaking during an interview on Channels TV’s programme, Politics Today.He was commenting on the outcome ... -
![Conduct Of Edo Governorship Election Widely Peaceful -U.S Ambassador To Nigeria, Richard Mills]()
Conduct Of Edo Governorship Election Widely Peaceful -U.S Ambassador To Nigeria, Richard Mills
The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Richard Mills has said last Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State was widely peaceful.Mills said this in a statement issued by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, signed by him on Tuesday.He therefore commended the people of Edo over their peaceful conduct during the... -
![SHOCKING: 5 Kano Police Officers Returning From Edo Election Die In Auto Crash, 11 Injured]()
SHOCKING: 5 Kano Police Officers Returning From Edo Election Die In Auto Crash, 11 Injured
Five police officers have d!ed in a motor accident along the Zaria-Kano road in Kano State. It was gathered that the vehicle in which the police officers were travelling had a head-on collision with a trailer in the early hours of Tuesday, September 24, 2024. 11 other police officers who sustained ... -
![Edo Guber: 'There Are More APC In PDP NWC' – Dino Melaye Alleges]()
Edo Guber: 'There Are More APC In PDP NWC' – Dino Melaye Alleges
The 2024 gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kogi State, Sen Dino Melaye has alleged that the National Working Committee, NWC, of the party has been infiltrated by the All Progressives Congress, APC, under the leadership of the acting National Chairman, Umar Damag... -
![Edo Guber: "I Will Not Abandon You" - Ighodalo Says As He Thanks His Supporters]()
Edo Guber: "I Will Not Abandon You" - Ighodalo Says As He Thanks His Supporters
Asue Ighodalo, the 2024 gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Edo State has vowed never to abandon his supporters because they stood by him during his campaign.Ighodalo described the September 21 election as the darkest day in the political history of the state. He added... -
!["We’ll Use Edo Strategy In Ondo, Anambra" – APC’s Ganduje]()
"We’ll Use Edo Strategy In Ondo, Anambra" – APC’s Ganduje
Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), plans to replicate the party’s successful strategy from the Edo State governorship election to secure victory in Ondo State’s November 16 election.The former Kano State Governor, also said it plans to replicate th... -
![Edo Game Of The Throne: LP Candidate, Akpata Slams PDP For Crying Foul After Loss]()
Edo Game Of The Throne: LP Candidate, Akpata Slams PDP For Crying Foul After Loss
The Labour Party, LP, candidate in the Edo State governorship election, Olumide Akpata on Monday said he has no sympathy for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for crying foul after losing the poll.It was reported that Akpata, who came a distant third in the election with 22,763 votes made the rema... -
![“Edo State Election Was An Election Of One Godfather Against The Other” - Reno Omokri]()
“Edo State Election Was An Election Of One Godfather Against The Other” - Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri has reacted to the outcome of the Edo state governorship election which was held over the weekend stating that it was an election between two godfathers.In a post shared on his Instagram page, Omokri said the outcome showed that the election was between, Godwin Obaseki, incumbent govern... -
![Edo Election: "Damage You Caused Will Haunt Your Children" – Peter Obi Tells INEC]()
Edo Election: "Damage You Caused Will Haunt Your Children" – Peter Obi Tells INEC
Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, has reacted to the recently concluded Edo State governorship election. According to him, the election was a blatant example of ‘state capture’ and continued gross undermining of the nation’s democratic process and values. Obi said that the society will event... -
![PDP Expresses Dissatisfaction As It Rejects Edo Election Results, Heads To Court]()
PDP Expresses Dissatisfaction As It Rejects Edo Election Results, Heads To Court
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of the just-concluded governorship elections in Edo State.Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), announced the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Monday Okpebholo, as the winner of the polls.During a med... -
![My Mandate Stolen By Those Who Don’t Mean Well For Edo Says PDP Guber Candidate, Ighodalo]()
My Mandate Stolen By Those Who Don’t Mean Well For Edo Says PDP Guber Candidate, Ighodalo
The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in the just-concluded Edo State governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, has claimed that his mandate was stolen by people who do not mean well for the state.Ighodalo made the claim in a statement he issued on Monday, a day after the Independent N... -
![Edo Decides: Aisha Yesufu Slams Governor Obaseki For Crying Over Election Results]()
Edo Decides: Aisha Yesufu Slams Governor Obaseki For Crying Over Election Results
Socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu has tackled Governor Godwin Obaseki after the party, Peoples Democratic Party lost the Edo State governorship election. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, APC, ... -
![Edo Guber: Comedian, Seyi Law Mocks Labour Party Supporters]()
Edo Guber: Comedian, Seyi Law Mocks Labour Party Supporters
Popular Nigerian comedian, Seyi Law has taken a swipe at supporters of the Labour Party, after the All Progressive Congress, APC, emerged victorious in the Edo state governorship elections.Seyi questioned the translation of online engagement into the real world when it comes to politics.He mo... -
![Gov. Fintiri Slams Ganduje For Flewing Into Edo With A Private Jet On Election Day]()
Gov. Fintiri Slams Ganduje For Flewing Into Edo With A Private Jet On Election Day
The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri has slammed the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje. He claimed that Ganduje defied the movement restrictions by the Nigeria police during the Edo State governorship election by flying into the state with a privat... -
![Edo Election: Ex President, Buhari Reacts To Victory Of APC’s Okpebholo]()
Edo Election: Ex President, Buhari Reacts To Victory Of APC’s Okpebholo
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has described the victory of Sen. Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of All Progressives Congress(APC), candidate in Saturday’s Edo governorship election as historic .Buhari said this in a statement he issued to congratulate Okpebholo on his victory in the governors... -
![5 Things To Know About Edo State Governor-Elect Monday Okpebholo]()
5 Things To Know About Edo State Governor-Elect Monday Okpebholo
As Edo State prepares for the leadership transition, the spotlight falls on Monday Okpebholo, the newly elected governor.A relatively lesser-known figure in Nigerian politics, Okpebholo's victory has sparked curiosity about his background, policies, and vision for the state.Here are five essen...
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