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By Eben Enasco Operatives of the Edo State Police Command were at the weekend confronted by a disturbing and shocking discovery when they raided the home of a deposed Edo Chief Priest (Ohen)of Okhoromi. Alleged multiple human skulls, Two Ak-47 raffles and Snipers live bullets were said to have been recovered, sparking concerns about the nature and extent of crimes …

By Osehobo Ofure Benin City, Nigeria – The National President of the National Butchers Employers Union of Nigeria, Comrade Sunny Omokaro, has raised alarm over the acute shortage of veterinary doctors in Edo State’s slaughterhouses, warning that the situation poses a serious public health threat. Speaking in Benin City after a recent inspection of abattoirs across the South-South geopolitical zone, …

Frank Irabor, Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), has vehemently denied allegations of aiding the now deposed Ohen of Okhoromi, Kelvin Ovbokhan Igbinovia, in demolishing property in the community. Ovbokhan Iginovia was removed from his position by the Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, following allegations of improprieties, including sexual harassment, illegal demolition of properties and threats against him, something …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON In response to growing public outcry over alleged acts of extortion and harassment by its personnel, the Edo State Police Command has announced a series of sweeping reforms aimed at restoring public trust and ensuring accountability within its personnel. A key part of the new strategy involves the restructuring of the Command’s Anti-Money Laundering Unit, which will …

The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Dr. Abdullahi Bello has urged Nigerians to report pubic servants living above their means to the Bureau for investigation and possible prosecution at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) if the need arises. The CCB boss made the call on Friday, when he led a delegation of the management staff of …

In the vibrant tapestry of West Africa, Kwara State has made a bold declaration of identity and ambition by erecting a 70-metre flagpole, the tallest in the region.  This towering structure stands as both a cultural lighthouse and an economic catalyst, symbolising the dynamic spirit of the Kwara people. Flagpoles have long been pivotal symbols of national pride and identity. …

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered Nigeria to release a businessman, Moses Abiodun, who has been detained for 16 years without charge. The court, in its judgement delivered Thursday, also ordered the Nigerian government to pay Mr Abiodun N20 million as compensation for the grave violation of his rights by detaining him without trial since 2009. According to the court’s three-member …

President Bola Tinubu has urged the armed forces to “step up and intensify efforts towards conclusively ending the multi-dimensional security challenges facing our dear country.” He emphasized that a well-equipped military is crucial not only for safeguarding the nation but also for preserving democracy. “A democratically stable Nigeria is fundamental to our national progress and regional peace. The defense of …

According to the source, the military’s move suggests an attempt to pin the alleged missing funds on Amina’s relatives despite no evidence linking them to any wrongdoing. The Nigerian Army has continued to hold a 25-year-old female soldier, Amina Sani Maidoki, in secret detention over a claim by Salamatu Faruk Yahaya, the wife of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt …

The Chief Executive Officer of BUA Group, AbdulSamad Rabiu, has disclosed that there is an agreement between BUA and Dangote Group to “freeze” the price of cement for retailers who are willing to support President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda movement in the country. Mr Rabiu made this known in an interview with journalists on the outcome of his meeting with …