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Okpebholo Orders Investigation Into 17-Year-Old’s Purchase of 14,000 Hectares of Land
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has directed a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding a 17-year-old’s acquisition of 14,000 hectares of land in the state. The governor revealed this development during a meeting with members of the Shift Nigeria Initiative in Benin City. He said the transaction is “unusual and deeply concerning,” especially […]
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Edo Govt Begins Demolition of Suspected Cultists, Kidnappers’ Hideouts
The Edo State Government has begun a mass demolition of properties linked to suspected cultists and kidnappers in parts of Etsako West Local Government Area. The operation, codenamed “Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers,” was led by the Chief Security Officer to the Governor and his Principal Security Officer. It followed renewed clashes that claimed the […]
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Mob set man ablaze for killing brother
A man identified as Odion has been set on fire by angry mob after he allegedly killed his elder brother over family issues. The incident occurred at the Iyekhe community, Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West LGA of Edo State. The suspect was said to have shot his elder brother, identified as Braimah Rasheed, […]
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Edo Poll: Security operatives foil assassination attempt on Mercy Johnson’s husband
By Olamilekan Adigun Security Operatives on Friday, foiled an attempt assasination on federal lawmaker representing the Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency in Edo State, Henry Okojie, by armed men suspected to be political thugs. The lawmaker’smedia aide, Michael Ihaza, confirmed the development in a statement on Friday. He noted that Okojie, the husband of the […]
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Native doctor shoots client to death while testing charm
By Olamilekan Adigun A native doctor, Timothy Dauda (19), has been arrested over the alleged killing of one Alex Ezekiel while testing the efficacy of a charm in Onumu community in Akoko-Edo LGA of Edo Stats. He was nabbed by operatives of the state Police Command. It was learnt that the suspect specialises in preparing […]