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SPOTLIGHT: Hezekiah Toyinbo, Okada Rider and Labourer Who Graduated With First-Class Honours

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Apr 07

Nigeria Debates the Fate of Returning Benin Bronzes: Questions as to where the artifacts should be kept and how they should be used are becoming more pressing

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Apr 25

Edo gov to punish property owners for unpaid land use charges: The Edo State Government has urged property owners to settle their land use charges to prevent ...

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Apr 09

“We cannot allow tyranny and oppression to take root in our society. We must resist the forces that seek to undermine our freedom and trample upon our rights ... Show more

Shaibu speaks on his removal as Edo Deputy Governor

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Apr 24

Edo poll: Okpebholo vows to respect Benin monarch, tradition: Senator Monday Okpebholo has said he was committed to respecting and preserving the cultural ...

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Apr 25

Police arrest two suspects in killing of Okada rider: Mr Tumaka, a father of seven, was killed and his motorcycle stolen at Okada Road, Type-B Quarters in Minna

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Umahi threatens to revoke Kogi, Benin road contracts: The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has threatened to revoke sections I-IV Lokoja-Benin ...

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Apr 19

Forgive me, purported Hausa traditional ruler begs Benin monarch: Binkola, who was to be installed on May 5, was seen in a viral video begging the Oba of Benin ...

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Apr 24

Edo cultists kill rival in daughter’s presence, abandon getaway car: There was tension in Auchi, Edo State, as an alleged Eiye member was killed in the presence ...

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Apr 25

Police arrest two for kidnapping, robbery of female pastor in Edo: The Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested two suspects for allegedly ...

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Apr 10

Mr Godwins, who contested the 2023 election on the platform of the Labour Party (LP), said he took the two dominant parties – the Peoples Democratic Party ... Show more

How I became Edo deputy governor after losing 2023 election - Omobayo Godwins

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Obaseki to lead Edo PDP gov campaign: Ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, on Thursday ...

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Apr 19

It’s unlawful, Benin monarch faults planned installation of Hausa traditional ruler

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Apr 10

“Whatever happens, no one ever can tell, he (Shaibu) can still become the governor in the future. He should not leave the party ... Show more

Lagos PDP chair advises sacked Edo deputy governor Shaibu

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Apr 23

President Federation Cup: Bendel Insurance begins title defence in Abuja: Aside from Abuja, Kaduna, Owerri, Lafia, Awka, Enugu, Benin City, Ibadan, Asaba, Ilorin ...

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Apr 20

Akpata visits victim of UNIBEN attack, vows to promote peace: Olumide Akpata, on Saturday, visited Dr Presley Osemwegie, who was injured in an attack when the ...

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Apr 24

Herders interested in ranching should buy land – Obaseki: Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said the ban on open grazing in the state still remains ...

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Apr 22

INEC publishes final list of candidates for Edo governorship election: Some political parties conducted fresh primaries to replace their earlier nominated ...

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Apr 17

Three sentenced to death by hanging in Edo: Three persons have been sentenced to death by hanging for armed robbery, kidnapping and murder in Edo State.

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Apr 14

Oshiomhole apologises to Urhoghide as Edo APC receives defectors: Senator Adams Oshiomhole, on Saturday, apologised to the immediate past Senator representing ...

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Apr 14

Police arrest suspected cultist in Edo : The spokesman of the command, Chidi Nwabuzor, who revealed this on Sunday, said the suspect was arrested on April 12.

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Apr 25

Edo FRSC to stop trucks carrying goods, people together: The Edo State Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission has warned trucks drivers to desist from ...

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Apr 12

Court fixes date for hearing of sacked Edo deputy governor Shaibu’s suit: The Edo State House of Assembly sacked Mr Shaibu on 8 April, following the ...

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Apr 20

Hoodlums attack Edo APC meeting, woman leader, husband hospitalised: A meeting held on Saturday to install a former federal lawmaker, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma ...

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Apr 22

Dafinone seeks rehabilitation of displaced Okuama villagers: THE lawmaker representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly ...

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Apr 18

Edo monarch strips commissioner of chieftaincy title: The Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs, Uyi Oduwa-Malaka ...

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Three suspected pipeline vandals caught in Edo: The Edo State Police Command has arrested three pipeline vandals in the Obazagbon community of the Orhiomwon ...

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Apr 20

Delta bloodbath: Oborevwori visits troubled community: The Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Saturday, visited the Okuama community of Ewu ...

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Apr 13

Nollywood mourns again, Bobrisky jailed, Atiku blows hot: Weekly news roundup Read More: Nollywood mourns again, Bobrisky jailed, Atiku blows hot: Weekly news roundup

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Apr 12

APC will win Edo, Ondo gov polls, says Basiru: The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Ajibola Basiru, has said his party would emerge ...

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Apr 16

Ighodalo seeks resolution of Edo PDP crisis: The PDP governorship candidate in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, on Monday, commended party leaders on ways to resolve ...

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Apr 17

Edo poll: Imasuangbon seeks Akpata’s disqualification: A governorship aspirant of the Labour Party, Kenneth Imasuangbon, has asked the court to disqualify the ...

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Apr 14

Edo govt demolishes Shaibu’s residence security post: OFFICIALS of the Edo State State Network and members of the Public Works Volunteers, on Sunday ...

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Apr 19

Edo LG chairman recognised as SDGs champion, fellow in Delta: The Chairman of Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Benedicta Attoh ...

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Edo seeks speedy completion of international market: Edo State government has called for expedited completion and commissioning of the Monee International Market ...

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Apr 19

Delta bloodbath: Senator hails Tinubu, others over monarch’s release: The Nigerian Army has released the traditional ruler of the Ewu Kingdom in Delta State ...

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Apr 13

Students attack Akpata at UNIBEN, varsity begins probe: Akpata said a senior lecturer who sustained injury as a result of the attack is currently receiving ...

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Apr 18

NAPTIP arrests fake Rev. sister for allegedly trafficking 38 children: The children, it was learnt, were handed over to the suspects by their parents at a farm ...

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Apr 13

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Nigeria first to introduce new vaccine against meningitis

Ondo 2024: APC inaugurates seven-member governorship screening panel

Kidnapped Taraba varsity students regain freedom

Kingmakers appoint next Olubadan of Ibadan

Jnr Pope: Police recover three more bodies

EXCLUSIVE: UK tribunal imposes more punishment on Nigerian doctor accused of sex with patient

NUJ seeks immediate release of Channels TV reporter

UN raises alarm over famine in Sudan

Eid-el-Fitr: 10 die in 10 road crashes in Ogun – FRSC

Governor Adeleke sets up 'action committee' on sexual violence against women

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ASUU chapter seeks reconstitution of governing councils of federal universities

Court fixes date for hearing of sacked Edo deputy governor Shaibu’s suit

UNICAL VC to speak on relevance of human capital development to Nigeria’s economic recovery

Lassa Fever: Nigeria records one death, 15 cases in one week

UPDATED: Naira Abuse: Court sentences Bobrisky to jail without option of fine

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: Umahi replies Atiku, says project to gulp N15trn

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Apr 19

Ugbiyoko community lauds Obaseki on Benin road project: Residents and business owners in Ugbiyoko, Benin City have hailed the Edo State government for resuming ...

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Apr 16

Delta bloodbath: Families, chiefs demand detained monarch’s whereabouts: The monarch had turned himself in to the police after he was declared wanted in ...

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Apr 16

Why Urhoghide was denied senate ticket in 2011 under AC – Idahosa: He also commended the appointment of Urhoghide as the Director General of the Edo State APC ...

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Apr 08

Avoid Cybercrime, EFCC Boss Warns Youths The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede ... Show more

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Apr 14

Obaseki, others celebrate Ikimi at 80: It was a jubilant atmosphere on Wednesday, April 10, 2023, as a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tom Ikimi ...

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Apr 13

Hospital detains my wife, newborn triplets over unpaid bills – Physically–challenged photographer

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Apr 10

Court to hear suit against Edo APC gov candidate May 8: The Federal High Court fixed May 8, 2024, for hearing on the suit challenging the emergence of Monday ...

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Apr 18

Adelabu, Obaseki, Kyari to grace Lagos awards: The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu; the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki; and the Group Chief Executive ...

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Apr 17

NDDC to inaugurate Edo electricity substation: The NDDC has completed the construction of an electricity injection sub-station in Amufi-Ikpoba Okha LGA ...

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Apr 09

Bolt, Edo promote safer ride-hailing: Bolt, has collaborated with the Edo State Transport Authority to organise a summit on safety and sustainability in ...

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Apr 16

Shaibu being persuaded to drop petition against Edo CJ — Counsel: The impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, is being persuaded to drop his ...

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Apr 08

OPS takes power tariff hike’s protest to Tinubu: As controversies continue to trail the Federal Government’s recent removal of electricity subsidy for over 1 ...

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Apr 09

Surgeons decry equipment shortage: Surgeons in the country have bemoaned the dearth of surgical equipment in health facilities located in suburban areas of the ...

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Apr 14

Obaseki leads Nigerian delegation to Italy exhibition: Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, will be the Commissioner of the Nigerian Pavilion at the 60th ...

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Apr 14

Ardova league: Clubs get last chance to register: Handball Federation of Nigeria has given May 4 as the deadline for clubs to register for phase 1 of the Ardova ...

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Apr 14

Eating out Sheffield: New hygiene ratings for 13 food businesses, including Edo Sushi and The Light Cinema

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Apr 03

Edo refinery receives 15,000 barrels of crude from Oza oil field: The Edo Refinery has received a total of 15,000 barrels of crude oil in 2024 for production ...

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Apr 05

Edo deputy gov, Shaibu absent as impeachment panel ends sitting: The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, failed to appear before the seven-man panel ...

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Apr 05

It's Unprofessional To Search People's Phone, Edo Police Tell Cops The Edo State Police Command has reiterated the ban on officers searching citizens' phones ... Show more

It's unprofessional to search people's phone, Edo police tell cops

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Mar 29

I've made breakthrough in music, says Rema: Afrobeats sensation, Daniel Ikubor, known better as Rema, has disclosed that with his breakthrough in the music ...

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Apr 06

Police ban operatives from searching citizen’s phone: Incidents of operatives breaching the privacy of Nigerians by searching their phones have soared despite ...

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Apr 04

Delta varsity undergraduate goes missing in Edo: Residents of Iru Egbede community in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State are grieving over the ...

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Apr 06

Ondo Poll: APC assures of fairness, transparency at governorship primary election

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Mar 31

Missing farmer found dead in Edo: Kidnappers suspected to be herders have killed a civil servant cum farmer identified as Inofomoh Gabriel in Edo State.

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Mar 29

‘Skillup Naija’ to empower 50,000 Edo youths: In a bid to reshape the future of students in Edo State, Skillup Naija, has unveiled the ‘Edo Teens’ Enterprise ...

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Apr 04

Unity Bank, women’s group drive financial inclusion: In a statement from the bank on Wednesday, the partnership was launched as part of activities to mark 2024 ...

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Mar 31

Edo 2024: INEC displays governorship candidates list in Edo: The INEC headquarters said the commission would publish the personal particulars of all the ...

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Apr 06

Low power generation major cause of power outage, says BEDC: The Management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) Plc on Friday attributed power ...

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Apr 02

Delta bloodbath: Urhobo chiefs seek detained monarch’s release

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Mar 31

Edo police begin manhunt for suspected rapist: Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have begun a manhunt for a suspect identified as Promise for allegedly ...

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Apr 03

Edo APC settles post-primary crisis, receives PDP defectors: Edo APC has received eight former LG chairmen and members of the ruling PDP who defected in 2020 ...

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Mar 30

Obasanjo tasks political leaders on sacrifice, selflessness: Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Saturday, hosted former President Olusegun Obasanjo ...

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Mar 25

Clean Energy: Edo to float new gas company, to convert vehicles to run on CNG: “We also want to ensure that we also convert generators to CNG. We want everyone ...

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Apr 02

Edo community rejects govt’s choice of new monarch: Natives of the Illushi/Ozigono community of Esan South East Local government area of Edo State have kicked ...

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Mar 26

Headline: Kidnapped Edo PDP chairperson freed: He was abducted on 15 March in Benin.

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Apr 01

My experience in kidnappers’ den traumatising, says Edo PDP chairman : The Edo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Anthony Aziegbemi ...

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Mar 29

Be your brothers’ keepers, Obaseki urges Christians on Good Friday: Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has charged Christians across the country to reflect on ...

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Mar 23

Impeachment: Edo chief judge sets up panel to investigate allegations against deputy governor

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Apr 05

Gov Election: Group plans digital training for Edo voters: As the Edo State governorship election draws near, Muyicx’s Human Capacity Development Academy Limited ...

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Mar 27

Edo poll: 17 parties submit candidates list to INEC: Seventeen political parties met the deadline to nominate candidates for the forthcoming governorship ...

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Mar 25

Impeachment: Edo CJ makes changes to panel investigating allegations against Shaibu

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