The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, has paid a solidarity visit to a security checkpoint in Umuokpara Local Government Area of the State where gunmen recently attacked and killed two soldiers. Spokesperson for the Command, SP Maureen Chiamaka said the CP Isah made security observations and provided advisory recommendations when he...
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‘Cultists’ kill trader in Benin market invasion
Suspected cultists have reportedly hacked a yet-to-be identified trader to death in Benin market invasion in Oredo Local Government Council in Edo State. The tragedy struck 24 hours after the State governor, Monday Okpebholo gave the Nigeria Police Commissioner in the State, a marching order to end cult war and other crimes across the State....
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EFCC convicts Kogi man for faking $2.2m currency
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has convicted Kehinde Amaka, a.k.a. Yomade Ademisoye Ojomo from Kogi State, to one year imprisonment for currency counterfeiting. Justice Isa Dashen of the Federal High Court, Lokoja, Kogi State, handed down the two years jail term on the convict on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Amaka, was prosecuted by...
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Fulani herder amputates teenager’s hand in Edo
A yet-to-be identified Fulani Cattle herder has allegedly attacked and amputated a teenager’s hand with a machete, after ordering violent herdsmen to take their Cattle away from his backyard in Edo State. The incident happened last Sunday at about 6p.m in Ekhoe’niro village, Uhunmwode Local Government Area of the State, TheNewspad reports. 21-year-old boy who...
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Okpebholo reverses Ministry created by Obaseki
Governor Monday Okpebholo has scrapped the State Ministry of Roads and Bridges, which was conceptualized by his Predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, reversing to the State Ministry of Works. Governor Okpebholo said on Thursday, directed relevant government agencies to implement the new order and immediately reflect the new name. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary,...
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Edo govt orders freezing of Bank accounts
The Edo State government has ordered the freezing of all state-owned Bank accounts indefinitely, 24 hours after it suspended revenue collection across the State. On Thursday’s order, conveyed in a statement by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, said is with immediate effect. He said the Governor also warned commercial banks, heads...
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How bat died on my bed, Edo governor testifies
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has relieved his encounter with a dead bat he found on his bed, while awaiting the outcome of September 21st Edo State governorship election the next day when the Independent National Electoral Commission declared him the winner. Okpebholo testified to the terrific experience at his post swearing-in Thanksgiving service...
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Okpebholo sacks Obaseki’s Consultants, appointees
The Edo State governor,. Monday Okpebholo has sacked all Permanent Secretaries, including Consultants appointed from outside the State Public/Civil Service and all Political Appointees engaged by his Predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, 24 hours after his inauguration. Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor who revealed this on Wednesday in a statement where he...
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Edo: Tinubu seeks robust legislative engagement
President Bola Tinubu has encouraged the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo to empower the Legislature and other vital government institutions throughout his administration. He urged Okpebholo to justify the confidence placed in him and the APC while fostering true democracy and effective governance in the State, Stating that a robust and independent legislature...
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Okpebholo suspends revenue collection in Edo
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ordered the suspension of all revenue collection,. including motor parks and others indefinitely across the State. On Wednesday directive is contained in statement issued by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor who also ordered the State Commissioner of Police to arrest anyone who flouts the...