Suspected IPOB/ESN militants have been neutralized during clearance operations by troops of Operation Udoka on Ekeututu–Ihiteunansa Road in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, South East. Defence Headquarters of the Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement published on Monday night in a post social Media post. It said, “during the operation, the troops...
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Okpebholo sacks Edo LG Service Commission
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okphebholo, has dissolved the Local Government Service Commission’s Board, which was constituted at the twilight of Godwin Obaseki’s administration, as part of moves aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in the public service sector. Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor said in a statement on Monday...
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Retired CP takes over as Edo vigilante helmsman
A retired Commissioner of Police, Friday Ibadin, has been sworn-in as the Coordinator, Edo Security Network, amid high expectations from residents of Edo State. Ibadin was sworn-in along with Emmanuel Okoebor who stepped in as Commissioner for Finance, while Paddy Iyamu, assumed duty as Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Monday. The appointees...
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Edo govt restores Oba of Benin statutory rights … rebellious Dukes mum
The Edo State government has restored Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin full statutory rights, which were withdrawn by previous administration of Godwin Obaseki at the behest of suspended and muted Enigie (Benin Dukes), who allegedly staged rebellion against the Benin monarchy. Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary...
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Worshippers go spiritual over stolen harvest cows
Celestial Church of Christ worshippers have turned to prayer and fasting to recover their stolen cows from thieves who invaded Testimony Parish, Elerumoke, Egbeda, Iyana Ajia in Egbeda Local Government Area of Oyo State, ahead of the “Adult Harvest Thanksgiving Service” of the church. The sanctuary was invaded last Saturday after the shepherd-in-charge of the...
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Oba palace aborts plan to desecrate Benin tradition
The Oba of Benin Palace has legally aborted plans plans by a group of persons acting under the label of ‘The Association for Cultural and Economic Renaissance of Edo (ACERE)’ for attempting to ignite, fake cultural war against the highly revered age-long Benin tradition — Igue Festival. In response to the oterior moves and unauthorized...
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200 vehicles missing under Obaseki — Edo govt
The Edo State government has declared over 200 government vehicles missing under the previous administration of Godwin Obaseki who exited office on November 12th 2024. Kelly Okungbowa, Chairman of the State government Committee mandated to recover vehicles belonging to Edo State government said less than two weeks after Monday Okpebholo emerged as Edo State Governor....
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Edo govt suspends recruitment into Civil service
The Edo State government on Friday raised the alarm over bloated workforce arising from illegal recruitment into the State’s Civil Service, which has now been suspended indefinitely. In a communication notice signed by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Musa Umar Ikhilor, said the Governor ordered for a comprehensive review of all recruitment exercises carried...
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‘Japa’: Mimiko seeks safeguard for Nigerians
Former Ondo Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has counselled Nigerian migrants seeking better education and economic opportunities abroad as escape route from poverty in Nigeria to create safeguard for positive gains. He gave the advice on Thursday while delivering the University of Benin (UNIBEN) Convocation Lecture titled: “The Poor Also Deserve Education: Our Founding Heroes’ Legacies...
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Delta govt okays N713m for students bursary
Delta State government has approved the sum of N713 million as 2024 bursary award for indigent students in public territory institutions in the State. Those to benefit are Public and Private Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics, Colleges of Education, Schools of Nursing Science and other tertiary Schools including Military and Paramilitary institutions. Godfrey Enita, executive Secretary, Delta...