Crime

Police Parade Final Year Student for Murder

Web News 30 August 2023 238 0

Men of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 24-year-old final-year student of the University of Port Harcourt, Victor Ochonogor, for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, Success Regha, to death on Monday. Ochonogor, a student of Applied and Industrial Chemistry, reportedly committed the Continue Reading

Crime

Police Raid Shrine, Recover 20 Bodies, Arrest 3

Web News 18 August 2022 481 0

The Edo State Police Command at about midnight on Wednesday said it busted a ritual shrine in a building along Asoro slope, off Ekenhua Road, Uzebu quarters in Benin, recovering 20 mummified bodies and arresting three male suspects. The Command, in a press statement signed by the Deputy Spokesperson, Jennifer Iwegbu, said the arrest was […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Kill one during Robbery in Edo

Web News 16 August 2022 306 0

The Edo State Police Command on Tuesday said its officials killed one armed robber while he was on a raid on Mandela Hostel, Gabriel Street, Ihumudumu, Ekpoma with his gang members. This was contained in a statement by the state command Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, who said the police were also […]Continue Reading

Security

Police Neutralize Kidnapers, Rescue one in Edo

Web News 15 August 2022 305 0

Edo State Police, on Monday, said it killed five suspected kidnappers, recovered arms and rescued one victim in Ughoshi-Afe bush, Ibillo, in the Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, the suspects were said to have been killed in a gun duel. […]Continue Reading

Crime

APC Chairman Escapes Kidnapper’s Den

Web News 20 July 2022 318 0

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Ward 9, Orhionmwon Local Government of Edo State, Mr Godwin Aigbogun, has escaped from his abductors’ den. The kidnappers, suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, were said to have demanded N5 million ransom from his family after Aigbogun was abducted on his way back to his village […]Continue Reading

Crime

8 Die in Cult-related Attacks in Benin

Web News 1 July 2022 422 0

After what looked like a respite for almost a year, cult-related killings have resumed in Edo State as no fewer than eight persons were feared dead in various parts of Benin City due to rival cult clashes. Although the identities of the cult groups remain unclear, it was gathered last night that the killings were […]Continue Reading

Security

Okada Ban: Obaseki Assures Residents of Security

Web News 20 June 2022 354 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has pledged to sustain partnership with security agencies in the state to ensure improved security of lives and property of citizens of the state. According to Mr Crusoe Osagie, the Special Adviser on Media Projects to the governor, it was gathered that Obaseki, while reviewing the state’s security […]Continue Reading

Crime

ASUU Strike Responsible for Increased Cases of Drug Abuse – Obaseki

Web News 13 May 2022 370 0

Edo’s Gov. Godwin Obaseki on Friday in Benin blamed increasing rate of drug abuse in the state on the lingering Academic Staff Union of Universities’ (ASUU) strike. Reviewing the state’s security situation for the months of February, March and April, Gov. Obaseki said Edo recorded 19 drug abuse cases in February, 34 cases in March […]Continue Reading

Politics

I’ll Fix Nigeria if Elected as President – Oshiomhole

Web News 4 May 2022 376 0

Former Edo State Governor and immediate past national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has declared his intention to contest the 2023 presidency.  Oshiomhole made his declaration at Cyprian Ekwensi House in Abuja, on Wednesday. He said he would fix all sectors of the country if elected and ensure a stable […]Continue Reading

Politics

2023: Support candidates with proven track records – Obi

Web News 14 April 2022 715 0

One of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirants and former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, has appealed to party loyalists to prevail on the leaders of the party to support a candidate with a proven track record and not the one who will sway the minds of Nigerians with “grammar and empty […]Continue Reading

Education

Nigerian First Female Vice-Chancellor, Alele-Williams Dies at 89

Web News 26 March 2022 387 0

The first Nigerian female Vice-Chancellor at the University of Benin, Edo State and the first Nigerian woman to receive a Doctorate, Alele-Williams, has died. Ms Alele-Williams, a professor of mathematics gained prominence after she was appointed the vice-chancellor of the prestigious University of Benin in 1985. Her tenure witnessed a drastic reduction in cultism, a […]Continue Reading

News

Police Brutality: Edo Police Command Arrests, Disciplines Operatives For Harassing The Public

Web News 3 March 2022 316 0

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a team of its operatives made up of an Inspector and three others who were involved in an unprofessional conduct and incivility against two young men as seen in a viral video, have been identified, arrested and subsequently defaulted. According to a statement by SP Kontongs Bello, the […]Continue Reading

News

Max Air Aircraft Rams Into Air Peace Plane At Benin Airport

Web News 12 December 2021 1352 0

A plane in the fleet of Max Air on Saturday rammed into an Air Peace plane at the Benin airport, damaging the elevator and rendering the plane grounded and unserviceable in the aftermath of the accident. Air Peace said that no fatalities were recorded in the accident which happened about 2 pm. A statement by […]Continue Reading

Education

Profile of New UI Pro-Chancellor, John Odigie-Oyegun

Web News 9 May 2021 2544 0

Chief John Evboyomwan Kenneth Odigie-Oyegun was born on 12 August, 1939 into the family of Pa Daniel Osagiede Odigie-Oyegun, MBE and Mrs. Shaka Elizabeth Oyegun, nee Amurun. He was admitted to the University College, Ibadan in 1960 and bagged a Bachelor of Science, (Hons) in Economics in 1963. He was a resident of Kuti Hall […]Continue Reading

Politics

Speaker OYSHA Advocates Youth Inclusion in Politics

Web News 20 April 2021 580 0

The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has appealed to the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP in the Country to give more opportunities for youth to participate in future political activities at the local, state and the national levels.  The Speaker made the appeal in Benin City, Edo state when […]Continue Reading

Sport

NSF: Oyo Govt. Presents Instant Cash Rewards to Medalists

Web News 9 April 2021 566 0

Oyo State Government has presented instant financial rewards to the state’s athletes who have so far won medals at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Edo State. Presenting the cash awards to the medalists at the camp of Team Oyo, University of Benin, Chairman, Oyo State Sports Council, Chief Gbenga Adewusi said the gesture was […]Continue Reading

Crime

Students, Teacher Kidnapped at National Institute of Construction Technology in Edo State

Web News 11 March 2021 1198 0

Some suspected hardened gunmen have kidnapped three persons at the National Institute of Construction Technology in Uromi, Edo State. Among those kidnapped are two students of the institution and staff identified as Miss Uzo of the Environmental Studies department. The heavy gunmen who stormed the institution in a commando-style around 3 pm on Wednesday had […]Continue Reading

Crime

Edo Joint Security Taskforce Nabs suspected kidnappers

Web News 22 November 2020 798 0

Edo State Joint Security Taskforce at the weekend raided the Upper Sakponba area of Benin City and combed riverine communities, leading to the arrest of suspected kidnappers terrorising the state. The suspected kidnappers, comprising seven males, were arrested around Ogbemudia oil palm plantation on Saturday, barely 24 hours after the taskforce kicked into action. Prior Continue Reading

Politics

Keep Ondo State first as you go out to vote – Deji of Akure

Web News 3 October 2020 1183 0

The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has expressed the readiness of corps members that will participate in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo state to build on the impressive feat recorded in Edo state. Brigadier General Ibrahim stated this when he paid homage to the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladelusi […]Continue Reading

Politics

The Media is a critical stakeholder for credible election in Edo – IPC

Web News 18 September 2020 525 0

The International Press Centre, IPC, has encouraged security agencies to be professional in the discharge of their duties and recognize the media as a critical factor for credible and peaceful elections in Edo State. IPC Executive Director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade made the call while speaking against the emerging accusations and counter-accusations by political actors and Continue Reading

Politics

Obaseki Commiserates With Edo APC Over Loss Of Security Aides, Others To Accident

Web News 1 September 2020 825 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has condoled with the APC, former governor of the state, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osagie Ize-Iyamu, over a road accident involving a backup security vehicle and top chieftains of the APC in the party’s campaign entourage. In a statement, the […]Continue Reading

Politics

BREAKING: Ize-Iyamu Wins Edo APC Primary

Web News 22 June 2020 718 0

One of the governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has emerged winner of the party’s direct primary conducted on Monday. Chairman of the Edo State APC Primary Election Committee, Governor Hope Uzodinma, declared Ize-Iyamu winner of the election after collating the results turned in by the returning officers […]Continue Reading

Politics

APC Governorship Primaries Election Committee Lands in Benin

Web News 22 June 2020 613 0

All is now set for the conduct of All Progressives Congress primary election to elect a candidate for the September 19 governorship election in Edo State. The Party’s Publicity Secretary, Mr. Chris Azebamwen stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Benin City. Mr. Azebamwen confirmed to our correspondent that the committee was already on […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

INEC and the e-Voting Option

Web News 19 June 2020 1231 0

Some weeks ago, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mahmood Yakubu announced the commission’s readiness to use electronic voting in some elections slated for next year. The INEC boss noted that, the move is in response to the health threats posed by the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. While promising to work towards the full […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Àwọn èyàn ti ńfi èrò wọn hàn lórí ìdájọ́ ilé ẹjọ́ kòtẹ́milọ́rùn

Web News 17 June 2020 1108 0

Onímọ̀ nípa òsèlú kan, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Dọlapọ Ogunsọla ti sàpèjúwe, rògbòdìyàn tón wáyé nínú ẹgbẹ́ òsèlú,APC, nípinlẹ̀ Ẹdo gẹ́gẹ́bí èyí tí kò ní nípa rere fún ẹgbẹ́ náà pẹ̀lú ìbò sípò Gómìnà tí wọ́n ńgbaradì fún. Ó sọ̀rọ̀ yí lásìkò tón bá akọ̀ròyìn ilésẹ́ Radio Nigeria sọ̀rọ̀, lórí bí ilé ẹjọ́ kòtẹ́milọ́rùn se si fòfin de […]Continue Reading