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Edo Governor Okpebholo slashes cult killings to single digits

The ‎Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, has received praise for the reduction in cult-related killings across the state. John Mayaki, a former Chief...

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Police rescue 11 kidnapped travelers in Edo State

The Edo State Police have successfully rescued 11 of the 18 travelers who were abducted by gunmen on the Benin-Akure highway near Obarenren...

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Man flees after allegedly attacking girlfriend with acid in Edo State

Edo State Police, have launched a manhunt for a man identified as Timothy Gilbert, who is currently on the run after allegedly bathing...

Crime

Woman arrested in Edo State for staging her own kidnapping for N5m ransom

‎Edo State Police, have arrested a 27-year-old woman, Chioma Success, for allegedly staging her own kidnapping, in connivance with two accomplices; Martins Chidozie,...

Education

Edo State to reinstates native languages in schools

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the compulsory return of Edo indigenous languages to the state’s school curriculum as part of...

Politics & Governance

“If you come to EXCO without Asiwaju cap, you’re going back”, Okpebholo warns commissioners

‎Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has ordered all commissioners to wear the symbolic ‘Asiwaju cap’ at Executive Council meetings, warning that anyone without...

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Residents and traders voice frustration over Benin-Sapele road repairs

‎Residents, commuters, and business owners along the Benin-Sapele Road on Monday expressed frustration over the slow progress of the road repairs project, which...

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Edo Government to honour late IGP Solomon Arase

The Edo State Government, led by Governor Senator Monday Okpebhole, has announced plans to commemorate the life and legacy of the former Inspector-General...