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The Benin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested HRM, Michael Sado, the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. The traditional ruler was arrested alongside one Egr. Patrick Omkhagbo for alleged fraudulent activities. The arrest was a sequel to a petition to the Benin…
The Edo State Government has taken to court scores of arrested sex workers apprehended during enforcement operations on ‘red light district’ areas in Benin City. Addressing journalists during the parade of suspects, the Director General, Edo State Migration Agency, Lucky Agagzuma said the move was part of government renewed onslaught against prostitution and human trafficking…
The Edo State House of Assembly Ad hoc Committees set up to investigate the ownership of the Museum for West Africa Arts (MOWAA) and the Radisson Blu Hotel has made public its findings, recommending a complete take over of the premises of both firms by the state government. The Chairmen of both committees, Hon. Ibhamawu…
By Tracy Ohovwore Female creatives from diverse fields converged on Benin City for the third edition of Inclusive, an annual conference organised by Tell That Story, to commemorate International Women’s Day and foster collaboration within the creative ecosystem. The event, tagged Inclusive 2026, held on March 5, 2026, and was themed “Give to Gain.” It…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) are exploring areas to strengthen collaboration to enhance legal research, policy formulation, and national value reorientation. During a courtesy visit to NOA, the Director General of the institute, Professor Abdulqadri Abikan, commended NOA’s role in conflict resolution and public engagement. He…
The Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, in collaboration with the Office of the Edo State First Lady, has kicked off a three-day mini trade fair, which is taking place at the Secretariat Complex, Sapele Road in Benin City, as part of activities lined up to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day….
By Katherine Abayomi The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) has joined other civil society organisations in condemning the alleged assault of Miss Ogadinma Minnie Uchechi by the Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Area in Rivers State, Hon. Eugene Cheta Epelle. The incident reportedly followed a social media post by Miss Ogadinma in which…
The Federal Government has announced the commencement of a nationwide sensitisation drive to reinforce the outright ban on the manufacture, sale and distribution of sachet-packaged alcohol. It described the move as a strategic intervention to safeguard public health and national stability. The disclosure was made on March 3, 2026, during a joint press briefing convened…
By Uko Etim, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old Cameroonian for defiling a minor at Mkpanak in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. This was disclosed in a statement by DSP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer, and made available to journalists on Monday in Uyo. The statement…
By Katherine Abayomi Youths in Ogoni have been equipped with practical skills in solar installation and entrepreneurship following a two-week vocational training organised by the Lekeh Development Foundation in partnership with Our Kids Climate Microgrant (OKS). The training, which focused on solar installation, maintenance and repair, is part of efforts to improve livelihoods in oil-impacted…