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Wonders they say shall never cease as students University of Benin (UNIBEN), Samson Kennedy, a 200 level student of Biochemistry and Wilfred Emmanuel, a 500-level student of Optometry have been arrested by Edo State Police Command for allegedly taking their colleague, 23-years-old, Francis Aniude (a final year student of Department of Chemistry) to Ekosodin River, where he was said to have been drowned. The duo, who were neighbours with Aniude, were said to have invited him to the Ekosodin River for sightseeing on the 29th of June,2023, where he was allegedly drowned by the duo, who ran back to the…

The Edo State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Comrade (Dr.) Tony Aziegbemi has commended the President Bola Amhed Tinubu for the removal of fuel subsidy and tasked him to use the money realized from the removal of fuel subsidy should be use for the benefits of the welfare of the generality of Nigerians. Comrade Tony Aziegbemi made the statement in a press interactive conference at the PDP Secretariat in Benin city, Edo state, said Edo PDP is silent majority is bring the party to a total disrespect. He said those grumbling about what is happening in PDP because…

No fewer than 11 passengers were feared dead Wednesday while eight others sustained injuries when a Dangote Cement Company truck rammed into a Benin, Edo State bound 18 seater mini bus along the Benin-Lagos expressway at Ovia River bridge, near Benin City.  It was gathered that the accident which happened at about 11 in the morning occured when the vehicle which was on top speed ran into a failed section of the road by the bridge.  Sources explained that the truck which was heading towards Benin from Lagos at top speed  rammed into the 18 ill-fated mini bus which slowed…

The National Population Commission (NPC), has stressed the need for the incoming administration to be allowed to take ownership of the 2023 census led to the postponement of this year’s Census in the Country. . The Commission also stated that the compelling need to ensure no part of the country is left behind when embarking on the conduct of the census during the rainy season contributed to the decision. Speaking at a one-day Breakfast interactive media chat on the Postponement of the Federal Commissioner, Dr. Tony Aiyejina said the commission had prepared to have successful conduct of the 2023 Census…

A group passionate with the zeal and determination to curb drugs intake by the users, especially the youths,, Smile Africa International Youth Development, lamented the stigmatization of drug users, saying actions could only make matter worse for them. Speaking to journalists, the Coordinator of the group, Purpose Iserhienrhien, said this during a rally to the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Edo State Council to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Advocacy with the theme: “People first: Stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention”. He equally said the world drug problem is a complex issue that affects millions of…

Edo State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking has apprehended a 48-year-old man, Anthony Igbinogun, and his girlfriend, Joy Umukoro, 28, for allegedly selling their one-month-old baby to fund their drug addiction. Suspects were arrested by the Edo State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking over the sale of a one-month-old baby. The suspects were arrested with their friend, 26-year-old Precious James, who facilitated the illegal transaction and linked them to the baby’s buyer in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Speaking to journalists in Benin City, the Head of the Investigation Unit of the Edo State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking, Abigail Ihonre said the baby…

The Edo north traditional rulers has confirmed that the state deputy governor, Comrade Philip shaibu has told them about his intention to contest for the Edo state governorship race in 2024. The shocking statement was made  by the Olokpe of Okpe,  HRH Oba Idogu III and HRH Alh. D.Y.E Kanoba, the Egiegbai of Ekperi on behalf of the royal fathers in Edo north district. The traditional rulers made the pronouncement at the palace of the ogieneni of Uzairue kingdom, HRH kadiri omogbai. It was gathered that the  Edo north traditional rulers met at the instance of the traditional rulers in…

Irate youths have set a suspected thief on fire for reportedly stealing building supplies at a new construction site in Ekiugbo community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. According to sources, the unidentified man died after being found stealing Alumaco materials from a new hotel construction site in the community. According to report, the suspect has been indulging in stealing and on that fateful day, he was caught by the community vigilantes before he was set ablaze by angry mobs. The source said, “The deceased man was set ablaze at Iwhrenene junction after all attempt to stop him…

Police operatives attached to Kwale Divisional Police Station have nabbed five cable vandals in Kwale, Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State. The suspects, Michael Thankgod, 25 years, Peter Onyoba, 31 years from Anambra State, Prince Johnson, 46 years, Ogochukwu Nwabochali, 36 years and Chinedu Ossai, 38 years, were apprehended by the divisional crime officer, DCO and his team alongside vigilante group. The Police public relations officer (PPRO), DSP Edafe Bright on Tuesday August 9th 2023, in a press statement disclosed that three sacks containing electric conductor cable wires, two iron steel cutters and one measuring scale were recovered…

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s release of over 2000 new jobs across the state primary schools has been described as not only an economic relief for many graduates and families but also signal of a brighter future for the education sector. Chairman of the state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Comrade Titus Okotie, made the assertion while speaking to journalists in Asaba last Thursday. Within three months of his administration and in fulfilment of his campaign promise to revamp the education sector, Governor Oborevwori approved 2,183 teaching and non-teaching jobs across 22 local government areas of the…