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Edo state

Traders lament as strange fire razes Edo spare parts market

Chocomilo Aug 13, 2019 0

An inferno has razed over 90 shops at Uwelu spare parts, which is the biggest spare parts market in Egor local government area of Edo state. The fire, which destroyed goods worth millions in the affected area, was described by traders as having negative impact on their businesses. It was observed that sections of the market affected include…

PHOTOS: Oshiomole and Godwin Obaseki ends rift

Chocomilo Aug 13, 2019 0

The political fight for power and supremacy between the former Edo State Governor and the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomole and the incumbent governor of Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki ended last…

Edo guber: PDP speaks on Gov. Obaseki dumping APC, getting automatic ticket

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 9, 2019 0

Ahead of the governorship election in Edo State, the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said the state governor, Godwin Obaseki, won’t get any preferential treatment if he decides to dump the All Progressives Congress,…

Why we are heading to court – Edo PDP threatens

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 7, 2019 0

Stakeholders of the People Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo state are threatening court action if the National leadership of the party fail to dissolve the state executive and conduct fresh congresses. They said they want the national…

Unknown gunmen abduct Ex-NULGE Chairman in Edo

Chocomilo Jul 29, 2019 0

Unknown gunmen have abducted a former chairman of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) Akoko-Edo branch, Alhaji Jimoh Olumoye on his way to farm. Alhaji Jimoh who was kidnapped on his way to pick his children from the…

Tragedy struck Edo community as flood swept 13-year-old pupil

Chocomilo Jul 26, 2019 0

Tragedy struck in Edo state as flood swept away a 13-year-old pupil, Egbadon Overcomer. Egbadon Overcomer, a primary 3 pupil of the Idumu Ague Primary School in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State . Eyewitnesses…

Two robbery suspects killed by police in Edo

Chocomilo Jul 23, 2019 0

Two suspected armed robbers have been announced dead by the Edo State Police Command on Monday in a gun duel with its men during an operation in Benin. Newsmen had earlier reported that two teenage car snatchers were killed by policemen…

35-yr-old Man sleeps with 13-yr old sister in Edo; Welcomes Baby with her 2-yrs after

Deji Jul 19, 2019 0

I was 13 when my brother started sleeping with me – 15 year old nursing mother

Naval officer shot dead by gunmen

Chocomilo Jul 17, 2019 0

A Naval Warrant Officer, Felix Akanbi has been killed by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. Seven other passengers were abducted by gunmen while travelling from Akwa-Ibom state to Lagos en route Edo state on Tuesday. Reliable source…

Tragedy struck UNIBEN as student falls from faculty building

Chocomilo Jul 15, 2019 0

As controversial as the death is either suicide or murder, a final year student of Actuarial Science Department, University of Benin has reportedly lost his life after he fell from the second floor of the Faculty of Arts. Newsmen…

Time of sharing free money in Edo state is over- Gov Obaseki

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jun 6, 2019 0

The governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, has said that the era where greedy politicians share money meant for the state and its development are over. He alleged that some politicians are frustrating his administration because he has…

Battle of Clerics: Nigerian pastor send kidnappers to abduct another pastor in Edo state (video)

Deji May 6, 2019 0

Two kidnappers have been nabbed while trying to carry out an attack on a pastor during church service and they confessed to being sent by another pastor to kidnap his rival in the ministry.

Yahoo Boys: Photos of exotic cars confiscated; 13 arrested in Edo State

OGBENI OPA May 5, 2019 0

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office have arrested 13 suspected yahoo boys in Edo during an early morning raid at their resident in Uromi.

SARS again! Young man hit by stray bullet during police raid in Edo State

OGBENI OPA Apr 30, 2019 0

A young man was hit by a stray bullet yesterday during a raid in Edo state.

Photos of Suspected Boko Haram members arrested in Edo

OGBENI OPA Apr 21, 2019 0

The Edo State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of Boko Haram sect.

Slay Queen use ‘charm’ to make friends doze off, steal their money, phones, wigs in Edo…

Margaret Apr 8, 2019 0

A Nigerian Slay Queen identified as Aisha was caught after stealing phones, wigs, money and many other items from a Birthday Party In Edo State where she allegedly hypnotized them.

Female thief nabbed during operation after being abandoned by partner

Aanu Damilare Feb 27, 2019 0

An alleged female thief has been apprehended after she was caught stealing in Auchi area of Edo state. According to reports, the girl identified as Faridat, was nabbed by residents after she allegedly stole a mobile phone through the…

Benin Cult War: Undergraduate assigned as a political party’s agent beaten to death

OGBENI OPA Feb 22, 2019 0

An undergraduate simply identified as 'John Terry' has been killed in the ongoing cult war between Black Axe, popularly called Aiye, and their Eiye rivals in Benin city, Edo state.

13-yr-old girl impregnated by own father gives birth in Benin

OGBENI OPA Feb 19, 2019 0

A 13-year old girl who was impregnated by her father has given birth to a baby at the Benin Central Hospital.

Odewingie’s hotel manager, Osato Okunkpolo, killed in shootout between two rival cult groups…

OGBENI OPA Feb 19, 2019 0

Gunmen have killed Osato Okunkpolo, the manager of a hotel belonging to ex-Nigerian international footballer, Osaze Odewingie, in Benin, Edo State.

Edo State governor, Obaseki finally reacts to humiliation of young Lady with pepper in her private…

Deji Feb 8, 2019 0

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has condemned the assault on one Miss Favour Ada, over the alleged theft of a mobile phone, in the Ugbiyoko area of Benin City, stressing that the state would never tolerate the reign of lawlessness…

Edo Pastor confesses to sleeping with a member’s wife

Deji Jan 28, 2019 0

A pastor was publicly humiliated after he was allegedly caught with the wife of one of his members in Benin, Edo state.

Rape victim killed in accident while heading to court

Aanu Damilare Jan 17, 2019 0

A rape victim was yesterday killed in a fatal accident while heading for court case in Edo State, many have suspected foul play in the incident. Miss Promise Ezekiel of Brave Heart Initiative (BHI), who hails from Benin, Edo state, was…

Newborn baby abandoned in a bowl, rescued in Edo

Aanu Damilare Jan 15, 2019 0

A newborn baby who was abandoned in a bowl, was rescued this morning in Uromi area of Edo State. The newborn baby who was abandoned in a bowl near the Catholic Diocese of Uromi, caught the attention of the gateman with her cries. An…

Acute grief in Edo after man kill wife, two sons over alleged infidelity (photos/video)

OGBENI OPA Jan 13, 2019 0

A 35-year-old man reportedly shot his wife and children dead in Ovia North East local government area of Edo state, over an alleged infidelity.

Nigerian video vixen allegedly bleeds to death, reportedly being used for ritual by boyfriend

Aanu Damilare Jan 5, 2019 0

A Nigerian video vixen and model, Vitamin Wendy has allegedly bled to death after being used for ritual by her boyfriend, Best. The suspected ritual story involving Vitamin Wendy and her boyfriend, Best, is currently developing in Benin,…

Young man caught stealing female pants in Edo state

Aanu Damilare Jan 5, 2019 0

A young man was apprehended by residents after stealing female panties and other clothing items at Benin city in Edo state. According to reports, the man popularly known as Aboki, stole the items at Lagos street in Ring road area, Benin…

Suspected Ritualist apprehended while stealing female underwears in Edo

Deji Dec 6, 2018 0

A suspected ritualist has been apprehended while trying to steal someone’s underwear in Okpella, Edo state on Wednesday, December 5th.

Three young men arrested in Edo for scamming villagers after claiming to be members of…

Aanu Damilare Nov 30, 2018 0

Three young men have been arrested for scamming villagers in Etsako Local Government Area of Edo State, using name of PDP Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. According to Facebook user, Shedrack, the suspects posed as members of a…

14yr-old boy rapes 4-yr-old girl in Edo

OGBENI OPA Nov 28, 2018 0

A 14-year-old boy has been arraigned for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl.