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  • Seven Police Officers Arrested For Extortion In Edo

    . Seven Police Officers Arrested For Extortion In Edo

     Seven police officers attached to Edo police command have been arrested for extorting members of the public. The officers identified as Victor Osabuohign, Godspower Ijebu, Ebatamole Philip, Ademola Benjamin, Inaite Vincent, Robert Esikise, and Adefaye Samuel, are already facing disciplinary action. Edo police command spokesperson, Juliet Iwegbu sa
  • Ex Edo Gov. Adams Oshiomhole Mocks Peter Obi Says 'Obedient' Or 'Disobedient' Time Will Tell

    . Ex Edo Gov. Adams Oshiomhole Mocks Peter Obi Says 'Obedient' Or 'Disobedient' Time Will Tell

     Former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole has mocked the Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Dr. Peter Obi, saying “this ‘Obidient’ or disobedient’ time will tell.”Obi’s followers are the ones who coined the term ‘Obidient’, wanting people to be supportive of his presidential aspiration.Oshiomhole, in an interview on
  • Edo Government Sets To Recruit Forest Police Over Increasing Insecurity

    . Edo Government Sets To Recruit Forest Police Over Increasing Insecurity

     Edo State Government will be embarking on recruitment of forest police following the documentation and audit of the state’s forests.Crusoe Osagie, Special Adviser, Media Project to Governor Godwin Obaseki, who made the announcement on Monday August 1, said the recruitment is part of a renewed effort to enhance security across the state.Osagie sa
  • How Edo Police Arrest Woman, Favour Uyhou For Allegedly Stabbing Boyfriend To Death

    . How Edo Police Arrest Woman, Favour Uyhou For Allegedly Stabbing Boyfriend To Death

     The operatives of Edo State Police Command have arrested a woman, Favour Uyhou for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, Paul Handsome to death.She has been on the wanted list of the police after she allegedly stabbed Handsome to death on 23 July, 2022 at about 7:30pm.The Command in a statement on Tuesday, by its Deputy Public Relations Officer, ASP J
  • Police Officer Caught On Camera Brutalizing Travelers In Edo (Video)

    .. Police Officer Caught On Camera Brutalizing Travelers In Edo (Video)

     Some personnel of the Nigeria Police Force have been seen assaulting people.They were captured in a video assaulting some travellers in Edo State.The 43-second video was uploaded on Twitter by Quest Times. “Police brutality caught on tape in Edo state,” it tweeted.The officers who were in their uniforms and well-armed were seen beating one
  • Family Seeks Justice For Man Allegedly Murdered By Vigilante While Returning From Work In Edo

    . Family Seeks Justice For Man Allegedly Murdered By Vigilante While Returning From Work In Edo

     A man identified as Gift Erheonwan has reportedly been killed by a vigilante officer, Jorge Eboigbe.It was gathered that the incident happened on Wednesday, July 20, around 10pm when the deceased was on his way back from work. “This happened at Uteh community, off Lucky way, Benin, Edo State. Jorge kiled my brother because he refused to give h
  • How Policemen Extorted N103,000 From Nigerian Architect In Edo

    . How Policemen Extorted N103,000 From Nigerian Architect In Edo

     Arc Edwardz, an architect, has told of how he was extorted by police. He narrated how police officers suspected to be men of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad extorted N103,000.00 from him in Okada, along the Benin-Ore Expressway, Edo State. In a statement posted to his Facebook page, Arc Edwardz, the architect said the policemen, who intro
  • Gunmen Abduct Edo APC Chairman, Demand N5M Ransom

    .Gunmen Abduct Edo APC Chairman, Demand N5M Ransom

     Mr Godwin Aigbogun, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ugu Ward, Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State has been abducted by suspected herdsmen.It was gathered that Aigbogun, 54, was kidnapped on Monday, July 18, at Ologbo-nugu Community on his way from the farm.The assailants were said to have stormed out of the bush an
  • Missing Children Found In Edo State (Video)

    .Missing Children Found In Edo State (Video)

     Three children were found wandering the streets of Benin City in Edo state on Monday, July 18.They were discovered at about 11pm around Santana market in Sapele road.The children Kosisochukwu, 6, Chikamso, 4, and Chidubem, 2, were immediately taken to the Edo state police command where they are currently being kept.Watch a video of them at the sta
  • Edo Police Arrest Man,Vincent Emmanuel For Killing His 5-months Pregnant Wife In Benin (Video)

    .. Edo Police Arrest Man,Vincent Emmanuel For Killing His 5-months Pregnant Wife In Benin (Video)

     The Edo State Police Command has arrested an alleged wife beater, Vincent Emmanuel, over the death of his 5-months pregnant wife in Benin City, Edo State.Vincent, and his wife, Cynthia Emmanuel, 31, got married in 2019 and they were expecting their third child before the unfortunate incident occurred.It was gathered that after allegedly beating hi
  • Notorious Armed Robber Killed By Police, Recover Arms In Edo

    . Notorious Armed Robber Killed By Police, Recover Arms In Edo

     The Edo State Police Command yesterday said it has killed a notorious armed robber and recovered arms while responding to a distress call from residents of Abuja Quarters by Benson Idahosa University, Government Reserved Area (GRA), Benin City. The Deputy Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, in a statement ye
  • Edo Police Parade 23 Male And 7 Female Suspected Cultists (Photo)

    ..Edo Police Parade 23 Male And 7 Female Suspected Cultists (Photo)

     Edo State Police Command has paraded 30 suspected cultists arrested from various locations in the state.Parading the suspects at the Police Headquarters on Thursday, July 7, spokesperson of the command, SP, Chidi Wanbuzor, said the arrest was made possible following the directive from the Commissioner of Police, CP Abutu Yaro to rid the state of c
  • Strike: ASUU Loses 10 Lecturers In Edo University

    .Strike: ASUU Loses 10 Lecturers In Edo University

     Cyril Onogbosele, the Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ambrose Alli University chapter, has made a startling revelation.The man revealed that the union had lost 10 of its members since it embarked on strike over unpaid salary arrears.Onogbosele disclosed this Wednesday when ASUU’s National President, Prof Emmanuel Oso
  • Ini Edo Breaks Silence After Being Accused Of Sleeping With A Married Man

    . Ini Edo Breaks Silence After Being Accused Of Sleeping With A Married Man

     Nollywood star, Ini Edo has broken her silence following claims that she's secretly having an affair with a married man. The allegation was made by a blogger Cute Juls on Instagram. Juls had alleged that the actress was in a relationship with the chairman of Dimalor Group, Obialor Obidimalor. According to the blogger, Obialor bankrolled Ini E
  • Police Rescue Abducted Italian, Kill 3 Suspected Kidnappers In Edo

    . Police Rescue Abducted Italian, Kill 3 Suspected Kidnappers In Edo

     Francis Ogbuagu, Benin The Edo State Police Command yesterday said its operatives killed three suspected kidnappers and rescued 64-year-old Rev. Fr Luigi Brena, an Italian, who was abducted along Ogunwenyi, Usen Community in Ovia South West Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by the state Command Deputy PPRO, ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, th
  • Two Catholic Priests Kidnapped By Gunmen in Edo

    . Two Catholic Priests Kidnapped By Gunmen in Edo

     Gunmen have abducted two Catholic priests identified as Rev. Father Peter Udo of St Patrick’s Catholic church Uromi in Esan North East and Rev. Father Philemon Oboh of St Joseph retreat center Ugboha in Esan South East local government area of Edo State. The priests were kidnapped between Ehor and Iruekpen along the Benin-Ekpoma Expressway on Sa
  • Edo Gov. Obaseki Mourns Death Of House Of Rep, Ise-Idehen

    . Edo Gov. Obaseki Mourns Death Of House Of Rep, Ise-Idehen

     The member representing Ikpoba-Okha/Egor federal constituency of Edo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Jude Ise-Idehen, has died.Ise-Idehen, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), reportedly passed away in the early hours of Thursday, although the cause of his death is yet unknown.In a statement on Friday,  Edo S
  • Edo Police Give Details Of How Catholic Priest, Fr. Christopher Odia Was Killed After Abduction

    . Edo Police Give Details Of How Catholic Priest, Fr. Christopher Odia Was Killed After Abduction

     The Edo State Police Command has given details of how the priest of St. Michael Catholic Church, lkhabigbo, Edo State, Rev. Fr. Christopher Odia, was killed after he was abducted by gunmen on Sunday.Gistmania recalls that a few hours after the priest was kidnapped on his way to church on Sunday, he was killed by his abductors.A statement by the De
  • BREAKING: Kidnapped Edo Catholic Priest, Rev Fr Christopher Odia, 2 Others Reportedly Killed

    . BREAKING: Kidnapped Edo Catholic Priest, Rev Fr Christopher Odia, 2 Others Reportedly Killed

     The kidnapped Catholic priest, Rev Fr Christopher Odia of the St. Michael Catholic Church Ikabigbo, Uzairue, Edo State, has been reported dead. Odia was kidnapped yesterday morning amid indiscriminate shooting by suspected Fulani herdsmen, which left two people dead while a third victim reportedly sustained serious injuries at Ikabigbo community i
  • Edo Police Command Arrest Medical Doctor, Ogbonnanya Chiamaka For Battering Her 13-yr-old Maid

    .. Edo Police Command Arrest Medical Doctor, Ogbonnanya Chiamaka For Battering Her 13-yr-old Maid

     A medical doctor with Irrua Teaching Specialist Hospital in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State, Dr Ogbonnanya Chiamaka, has been arrested for alleged child abuse.The pediatrician was accused of frequently brutalising her 13-year-old maid, sending her out of the house and giving her raw rice as food for one week.Deputy Police Public Re
  • Catholic Priest, Rev. Father Osia Kidnapped While Preparing For Mass In Edo

    . Catholic Priest, Rev. Father Osia Kidnapped While Preparing For Mass In Edo

     According to a report by Daily Trust, a Catholic Priest simply identified as Rev. Father Osia was abducted in Ikabigbo community in Etsako West local government of Edo State, on Sunday morning.The priest was said to be preparing for Sunday Mass when gunmen stormed his residence and whisked him away.A source within the community told Daily Trust th
  • Edo Court Remands Warri Chief, Johnson Asteruleghe Over Alleged Assault

    . Edo Court Remands Warri Chief, Johnson Asteruleghe Over Alleged Assault

     An Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has remanded the Iyatsere of Warri,  Johnson Asteruleghe in police custody till June 27 when his application for bail would be heard over alleged assault, malicious damage and other offences allegedly committed in Ologbo Dukedom, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo state.He was arraigned on a
  • Edo Police Shoot Suspected Kidnapper Dead During Gun Duel Along Benin-Lagos Expressway

    . Edo Police Shoot Suspected Kidnapper Dead During Gun Duel Along Benin-Lagos Expressway

     Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have killed a suspected kidnapper during a gun duel along the Benin-Lagos Expressway.Spokesperson of the command, Chidi Nwabuzor, in a statement on Monday, June 20, said the incident occurred at Utekon Community, Benin City axis of the expressway. "On 20/06/2022 At About 0400Hrs, the operatives of Eg
  • Nollywood Actress, Ini Edo Opens Up On Why Her Marriage To Her Ex-Husband Crashed

    . Nollywood Actress, Ini Edo Opens Up On Why Her Marriage To Her Ex-Husband Crashed

     Popular Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has spilled details about her failed marriage to her ex-husband, Philip Ehiagwina.She cleared the air about the reason behind her crashed marriage during an interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Channels Television on the Rubbing Minds show.According to the mother of one, one of the factors that made her marriage
  • Nigeria Entertainment Industry Mourns As Popular Edo Highlife Musician Osayomore Joseph Dies

    . Nigeria Entertainment Industry Mourns As Popular Edo Highlife Musician Osayomore Joseph Dies

     Entertainment industry in Nigeria has lost another popular highlife musician, Osayomore Joseph.He passed away on Saturday, 11th June, 2022.The late musician was born in Ugha village near Benin City, Edo State Nigeria.He was one of the early pioneers of African popular Highlife music.
He was sometimes referred to as the ‘Fela Kuti of Benin’,
  • Drama As Angry Woman Drags Police Inspector To Edo Commissioner Of Police For Doing This

    .Drama As Angry Woman Drags Police Inspector To Edo Commissioner Of Police For Doing This

     Mrs Queen Okojie, a businesswoman, has petitioned the Edo State Commissioner of Police, Abutu Yaro, over an alleged assault, confiscation of personal property and threat to her life by one Inspector Monday Aidomoh of Mopol 60, Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo state.In a petition signed by her lawyer S.A. Ikpea, Mrs Queen Okojie sta
  • Not Fewer Than 7 Persons Reportedly Died, Others Injured In A Road Accident In Edo

    . Not Fewer Than 7 Persons Reportedly Died, Others Injured In A Road Accident In Edo

     Not fewer than seven persons have been confirmed dead in a road crash in Agbede, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. The crash which was said to have happened on Sunday, June 4, 2022 at about 11.00AM, involved 14 vehicles, comprising one Sienna bus and 13 trucks.This was contained in a statement in Benin by Miss Omozie Inegbenebor, an
  • AAU Students In Edo Protest Over Strike, Demand Reopening Of Varsity

    . AAU Students In Edo Protest Over Strike, Demand Reopening Of Varsity

     Students of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, yesterday stormed the Edo State Government House in Benin, demanding the re-opening of the school in a week or face mass action.Vice President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) (Special Duties), Odiahi Thomas Ikhine, who led the students to the Government House, stated that the
  • Reactions Trail Actress Ini Edo As She Flaunts Engagement Ring (Photo)

    . Reactions Trail Actress Ini Edo As She Flaunts Engagement Ring (Photo)

     Nigerians have reacted after Nollywood actress, Ini Edo flaunted her engagement ring. The photos of the diamond ring have left tongues wagging on social media. This is coming years after she parted ways with her former United States-based hubby, Philip Ehiagwina in 2014.See reactions below: moejiena_clothes_accessories: Congratulations I see the
  • Nigerian Footballer, Christopher Edoghogho Slumps And Dies During Match In Edo (Video)

    .. Nigerian Footballer, Christopher Edoghogho Slumps And Dies During Match In Edo (Video)

     Christopher Edoghogho, a player with the Angels Football Academy, has died after he slumped during a football match in Benin City, Edo State. It was gathered that Edoghogho collapsed on the pitch on Thursday, June 2, two minutes into the match against BJ Foundation Football Club in the ongoing Federation Cup.His teammates blocked the main entrance

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