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Benin City · Benin City

N96bn LG fraud: Edo panel report indicts Obaseki, PDP leaders - Nigeria News Update

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The Edo state governor, Monday Okpebholo, weekend revealed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will prosecute some of the recently impeached local government council chairmen indicted for allegedly … The post N96bn LG fraud: Edo panel report...See the Story

Mohammed Bin Salman · Benin City

Oba of Benin releases mother’s funeral program 49 years after death - Nigeria News Update

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The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Sunday released programmes for the funeral rites of his mother, 49 years after her transition. DAILY POST reports that the Benin monarch who disclosed this in a statement made available to...See the Story

Benin City · Benin City

Tragedy as Mast Collapses at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium During Gov Okpebholo’s 100-Day Event

A tragic incident occurred in Benin City, Edo State, when a communication mast collapsed, resulting in the death of a middle-aged man.See the Story

Cybercrimes · Benin City

Court Jails 11 Internet Fraudsters in Benin City

Justice W.I. Aziegbemhin of Edo State High Court, sitting in Benin City has convicted and sentenced 11 (eleven) internet fraudsters to jail. The convicts are: Izomor Samuel Efe, Nosakhare Bright, Emovon Destiny, Vincent Arogbo, Osarentin Morgan Aduwa, Osagiede Destiny Oghosa, Nosakhare Ernest Theophilus, Junior Emmanuel Efe, Osimen Princewill, Obamedo Clinton and David Iyobor. They were prosecuted by the [...] Source from InfoStride NewsSee the Story

Bola Tinubu · Benin City

100 Days In Office: Neglected Communities Shower Encomium On Okpebholo For Intervention

Governor Monday Okpebholos promise to link the 18 local government areas in the state with good roads to make movement of people, goods, and services easier is gradually coming to fruition following the appreciable progress he has already made within his first 100 days in office. Apart from achieving fifty percent execution in the reclamation []See the Story

Benin City · Benin City

Edo Community Appreciates Okpebholo On Planned Return of Village Assets - The Nigerian Post

Edo Community Appreciates Okpebholo On Planned Return of Village Assets By Ikhili Ebalu, Benin City The Oke-Oroma Community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State has sent an appreciation to the Governor of Edo State, Sen Monday Okpebholo, over the Governor’s plan to restore the community’s properties forcefully taken by the immediate past administration of Godwin Obaseki. Thanking Sen Monday Okpebholo the Edo State Governor in a le…See the Story

Benin City · Benin City

Official: Trabzonspor sign Nigeria’s rising star from NWFL champions - Soccernet NG

Nigeria international Chioma Olise has completed a move to Trabzonspor Women in the Turkish Women’s Super Lig, Soccernet.ng reports. Olise leaves Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership champions Edo Queens to join the former Turkish league champions. The Super Falcons midfielder has signed a one-and-a-half-year contract with the Turkish club and will wear the number 16 shirt. Her arrival is expected to strengthen Trabzonspor’s midfield…See the Story

Law · Benin City

Onobun Seeks Repeal, Re-Enactment Of National Assembly Service Law - Daylight Reporters

Onobun Seeks Repeal, Re-Enactment Of National Assembly Service Law By Osehobo Ofure, Benin City. As President Bola Tinubu approves the appointments of Board members of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), the lawmaker representing Esan West/Esan Central/ Igueben Federal Constituency of Edo State, Marcus Onobun, has called on the House of Representatives to expedite the passage of a bill seeking to repeal the act. Onobun made the call…See the Story

Benin City · Benin City

Edo GIS Clears Air on Foreign Consultant Allegations, Assures Public of Continued Progress

The Edo Geographic Information Service (Edo GIS) has responded to recent misinformation regarding its operations and foreign consultants. By Chimezie Godfrey The Edo Geographic Information Service (Edo GIS) has responded to recent misinformation regarding its operations and foreign consultants. Dr. Tony Ikpasaja, Managing Director of Edo GIS, emphasized that the agency is undergoing a rejuvenation process under the leadership of Governor Senator…See the Story

Benin City · Benin City

EFCC Begins Investigation Of 7 Suspected Oil Thieves, 6 Trucks

EFCC Begins Investigation Of 7 Suspected Oil Thieves, 6 Trucks The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has commenced the investigation of seven suspected oil thieves and six trucks handed over to it by 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army on Wednesday,February 19, 2025. Major D.R. Okoh , who represented the Commander, Headquarter 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army at the handing over in Benin stated that the six trucks conve…See the Story

Benin City · Benin City

100 Days: Okpebholos respect for Edo traditional institution will be forever rememberedOba of Benin

The Oba of Benin, Omo NOba NEdo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo on the occasion of his 100-day anniversary in office as Edo governor. The monarchThe post 100 Days: Okpebholos respect for Edo traditional institution will be forever remembered Oba of Benin appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.See the Story