Borno State government has blamed the flood disaster that ravaged parts of the State on suspected cholera disease that infected 451 persons across five Local Government Areas in the State. The State Commissioner for Health and Humanitarian Services, Prof. Baba Gana, who confirmed the figure while briefing the Media, however said the State is yet...
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Three hostages held in Edo fatal abduction
Three hostages were abducted by gunmen on Igbogiri- Ugomoson axis, Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State, highlighting the growing concern about kidnappings in Nigeria. A resident in the locality, Egbunde who related on Wednesday October 3rd 2024 incident via a Whatsapp voice note to a Benin based journalist, appealed to security agents, other relevant...
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Mob hacks alleged motorcycle thief to death in Edo
A suspected robber has been hacked to death by a mob who reportedly caught him stealing a motorcycle on Thursday evening in Edo State, sparking outrage. The suspect was doused on his body in petrol and flicked a lighter by mob who stood back and ignored his plea for mercy during the incident around Alli...
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Reps reject CFR national honour for Speaker, Abbas
Nigeria’s House of Representatives on rejected the proposed conferment of the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) national honour on the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. The lower chamber demanded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), which was accorded to Senate President Akpabio and the...
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Obaseki’s absence stalls allocations to Edo LGAs
Local Government Councils in Edo State may not be able to meet their monthly financial obligations for October 2024, arising from the non release of September 2024 Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) fund currently in custody of the State Government. The absence of Governor Godwin Obaseki on the seat of power has made it impossible...
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Fubara: Rivers govt won’t surrender to blackmail
Rivers State Governor Similanayi Fubara declared that his administration “will not surrender to barefaced lies and blackmail from anyone, no matter how powerful he may be”. He noted that the government “remain focused and re-dedicated to the interest of the nation, our dear Rivers State and the cause of our people”. Fubara said this during...
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Oshiomhole’s in-laws’ house burglary lands Cleric in custody
A Cleric known as Apostle Alfred Uyinosa has been arrested and detained by police operatives in connection with burglary incident that occured at late Clara Oshiomhole family residence at Ewohimi in Esan South South East Local Government Area of the State. The Benin based Cleric who turned politician, was arrested by the police following a...
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Why I won’t be jailed for $75m —Edo Commissioner
The Edo State Commissioner for Education, Joan Oviawe has ruled out attempts by the Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC) to either interrogate or jail her in connection with $75m World Bank grant meant to reform Education policy during Governor Godwin Obaseki administration. TheNewspad recalls that Oviawe and some other appointees accused of official corruption, had...
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Oba of Benin leads climate change debate in Borno
Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku, Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin has sympathized with Maiduguri flood victims through His Royal Highness, Abubakar Garbai Al-Amin Elkanemi, the Shehu of Borno in Borno State, where he echoed debate on climate change. Oba Ewuare made the remarks on Sunday at Shehu of Borno Palace in Borno...
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Abducted ASUU leader escapes from kidnappers
The kidnapped Benin Zonal Coordinator of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Professor Monday Igbafe has reportedly escaped from kidnappers den at an undisclosed location. A former official, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, announced Professor Igbafen’s escape on Monday September 30th 2024, via a Whatsapp message that was seen by TheNewspad on...