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In an intensified crackdown on cultism and ritual-related crimes in Edo State, the state government on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, reportedly demolished a building and sealed another suspected to be havens for cultists and ritualists in Uromi, the administrative headquarters of Esan North-East Local Government Area. The operation, carried out under the state’s “Operation Flush […]

Belgium escaped with a point in their opening FIFA World Cup Group G encounter after battling from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against a determined Egyptian side on Monday. For much of the contest, Egypt looked poised to claim a famous victory. Despite Belgium dominating possession and creating the better chances, it was the […]

A fight allegedly sparked by a dispute over a girlfriend has turned tragic in Okpella, the administrative headquarters of Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, leaving a 30-year-old man, Jayeoba Sunday, dead. The Edo State Police Command said it has arrested four suspects, including Idowu Ayoson, over the alleged killing of the deceased […]

In a period when the relevance of practical studio discipline is increasingly challenged by digital distractions, economic uncertainty, and declining institutional support for the arts, initiatives that seek to revive and sustain foundational artistic practice deserve critical attention. One such intervention is the Njk D-Show, an annual competitive drawing exhibition initiated by Dr. Njoku Kenneth […]

Abuja: The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the rescue of Mrs Amina Abubakar, wife of the late former Director of Defence Information, retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, from bandits’ captivity. The Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Uba said troops of the Nigerian Army, with support […]

Apostle Sule Azekhumen of the Edo Government House Chapel, has on Monday in Benin, said that no meaningful development can thrive in an atmosphere of fear and insecurity. Azekhumen stated this while delivery his sermon at the 2026 Mid-year Thanksgiving and Praise, held on Monday in Edo Government House Chapel. According to him, we are […]

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has congratulated its Chairman, Festus Alenkhe, following his appointment as Acting Managing Director of Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), Benin, describing the elevation as a recognition of competence, hard work, and years of dedicated service. The congratulatory message was delivered during a […]

BENIN CITY — The Edo State Police Command has intensified efforts to rescue Mrs. Precious Ufure Oseghale, who was abducted near the Vegetable Market along Airport Road in Benin City, assuring residents that significant progress has been made in tracking her captors. The command said operatives of its Anti-Kidnapping Unit are actively pursuing the suspects […]

BENIN CITY – The management of Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), Benin, and the Edo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration aimed at improving security reportage, public enlightenment, and crime prevention awareness across the state. The renewed commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the Police Public […]

Abuja: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.93 per cent in May. The NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for May released in Abuja on Monday. The report said that the May headline inflation rate showed an increase of 0.24 per cent […]

*ABUJA: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has nominated former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 presidential election. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, announced the decision in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, describing the […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), for failing to meet constitutional requirements for political party recognition in Nigeria. In a judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, the court held that the parties did not satisfy […]