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has restored Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin full statutory rights, which were withdrawn by previous administration of Godwin Obaseki at the behest of suspended and muted Enigie (Benin Dukes), who allegedly staged rebellion against the Benin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...
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N2.5bn Stella Obasanjo hospital grant missing
Governor Monday Okpebholo’s All Progressives Congress (APC) Transition Committee says it has uncovered the sum of N2.5 billion unaccounted donation towards the expanded Stella Obasanjo hospital project in Benin City during the tenure of Godwin Obaseki. Andrew Adaze Emwanta, the State former Commissioner for Information and Orientation alleged that the grant which was not captured...
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Police rescue kidnapped officers in fatal ambush
Operatives of the Nigeria Police have rescued two police officers, ASP Etim Obungha, and injured Corporal Chukwu Odoemelam in a fatal ambush and attack on police patrol team by gunmen at about 07:30hrs, on Wednesday in Abia State, South East. ASP Obungha, was rescued successfully unhurt, while Corporal Odoemelam, who sustained bullet injury in the...
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Army probe soldiers over alleged brutality of couple
The Nigerian Army has ordered an immediate probe into allegation of brutality involving a senior Army officer and two other soldiers, following an altercation with a Couple within the Abuja Metropolis. The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, ordered investigation to unravel the true circumstances surrounding this altercation captured in a viral...