Dumping refuse in moats will attract stiff penalties – Edo Tourism DG

The Director-General of the Edo State Tourism Agency, Mrs Vivian Elabor, has warned residents against dumping refuse in the state’s moats, stating that offenders will face stiff penalties. Elabor issued

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Court Adjourns Ruling on Sowore’s Bail as DSS Defends Trial, Orders Probe into Courtroom Incident

AbujaThe Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned ruling on an application seeking the restoration of bail for activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, until June 30, even as the

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US Treasury Names Nigerian, Three Nigerian Companies in ISIS Financing Network

Davidson Ogbebor WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of the Treasury has sanctioned a Nigerian national and three Nigeria-based financial services companies for allegedly facilitating financial transactions on behalf

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Okpebholo Celebrates Fathers’ Day, Urges Parents to Steer Children Away from Crime

Benin City- The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated fathers across the state on the occasion of Fathers’ Day, commending their sacrifices and contributions to family development while

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14 Suspects Arrested Over Cult-Related Killing in Auchi

Davidson Ogbebor Fourteen suspects have been arrested in connection with a cult-related killing in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, during a major security operation carried out

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Edo’s Next Security Milestone

By Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele When Governor Monday Okpebholo appeared before a parade of suspected kidnappers and cultists at the Edo State Police Command Headquarters in Benin City last week,

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Edo Moves to Establish Special Courts for Kidnapping, Cultism Cases

Davidson Ogbebor The Edo State Judiciary may soon constitute special courts to ensure the speedy trial of cases involving kidnapping and cult-related offences across the state. Sources indicated that Governor

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Stakeholders Advocate Regular Exercise, water Intake for Men to Stay Healthy

Stakeholders have on Friday in Benin advocated for a regular exercise, water intake, adequate sleep and medical check up for men to remain healthy to increase productivity in their work

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Kidnap Syndicate Kingpin Arrested in Uromi, Suspect’s House Demolished

The Edo State Government has announced the arrest of an alleged kingpin of a kidnapping syndicate linked to several abduction cases in Uromi and neighbouring communities, as part of its

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Exposing the Enemy Within

By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele The recent insecurity challenge in Edo State revealed a difficult reality that many would rather not confront: criminals do not operate in isolation. Behind many

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