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By Okhide Em’ya David Amagba Community youths have constituted themselves into a Vigilante Group to protect lives and property in the face of worsening crime situation in parts Benin City, Edo State of Nigeria. Reports reaching Alltimepost.com said some suspected hoodlums who had launched a robbery attack on the community were at the weekend were overpowered by the Amagba Youths …

Marwan Ghabour, a Marlborough native, was on a Black Hawk that crashed in the southern Sinai Peninsula Thursday MARLBOROUGH, MA — A Massachusetts native was among five American soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Egypt Thursday. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Marwan Ghabour, 27, was from Marlborough. The other Americans killed were Capt. Seth Vernon Vandekamp, 31, of Katy, Texas; …

George Swain, 71, was arrested Friday at a Mattapan church BOSTON, MA — A Boston pastor was arrested Friday on child rape charges. George Swain, 71, is charged with multiple counts of rape of a child and indecent assault and battery of a child under 14, Boston police said. Swain was arrested at the same address as the Greater Victory …

…Gov tasks constables on arrest of escaped prisoners Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said Special Constables under the community policing project of the Nigeria Police Force in the state, will benefit from the state government’s health and life insurance packages. Obaseki disclosed this at the Passing out Parade of 877 Special Constables under the Community Police Project, at …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration will focus on infrastructural development to boost economic growth, create wealth and jobs for Edo people and drive the state’s industrialisation plan. Obaseki, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, said the government will continue to push for more projects and programmes to ensure that Edo has the requisite infrastructure to …

By Okhide Em’ya David  Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo , Oba  Ewuare II has congratulated the Governor of Edo State, Mr  Godwin Obaseki and his deputy Comrade Philip Shaibu on their inauguration for second term in office. A statement signed by the Secretary, Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Mr. Frank Irabor said:  “On behalf of His Royal Highness, …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of Osarodion Ogie Esq., as Secretary to the State Government. In a statement, Governor Obaseki said this was the only political appointment to be made for now. He added that all other appointments are deferred to the first week of February, 2021. This announcement is coming within 48 hours after …

(CNN) Joe Biden will win Georgia, CNN projected Friday, striking at the heart of what has been a Republican presidential stronghold for nearly three decades. The former vice president is the first Democratic nominee to triumph in Georgia since Bill Clinton did it in 1992.Biden’s victory adds 16 electoral votes to his tally, bringing him to 306 — matching President Donald Trump’s …

President-elect Joe Biden has won 306 votes in the state-by-state Electoral College that decides who wins the White House, against 232 for Donald Trump, US media projected on Friday. Biden solidified his victory over Trump in the US election with a victory in traditionally Republican-leaning Georgia, called in his favor by CNN, ABC and other networks. Trump — who also …

…as British Museum donates $4m for ‘EMOWAA’ project Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration will deploy technology and employ younger professionals into the state’s civil service to drive inclusive development and ensure a sustainable future for the state. The governor, who disclosed this during the 4th edition of the Alaghodaro Investment Summit, held in Benin City, committed to restoring Edo State as the …