32 h. ago Edo community raises concern over herdsmen activities, wants DPO transferred

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The inhabitants of Agbede community in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State have raised the concern over the spate of kidnapping and killing in the community and its surrounding villages by suspected herdsmen. The community in their protest match to draw the attention of the Inspector General of Police, […] The post Edo community raises concern over herdsmen activities, wants DPO transferred appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Easter: Foundation Offers Free Medical Services To Residents Of Gbelebu, Environs

Residents of Gbelebu community in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State and its environs were at the Easter celebrations treated to free medical care services by the Aaron Ponuwei Ebelo Foundation at the Gbelebu Community headquarters of the Foundation. Gbelebu dwellers and those from the neighbouring villages such as Madagbayo, Safarogbo and Gbelemotin, […]

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1 week ago Edo community demands fresh development agreement with BUA Cement

Tensions are rising in Okpella community, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, as residents and community leaders have read more Edo community demands fresh development agreement with BUA Cement

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3 w. ago Mudiame Varsity Holds 4th Matriculation, Reaffirms Commitment To Excellence

Mudiame University has marked a significant milestone with its fourth matriculation ceremony, welcoming a new set of students into its growing academic community. The event, held at the university’s campus in Irrua, Edo State, showed the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, technological innovation, and societal development. In his address, the Founder and Chancellor of Mudiame […]

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3 w. ago Bode George knocks Tinubu over visit to France amid ‘series of crises’

Tribune Online Bode George knocks Tinubu over visit to France amid ‘series of crises’ … says reasons for such journey best known to him and his handlers Former Deputy National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has raised concern over President Bola Ahmed Tunubu’s ongoing visit to Paris, France amid series of crises in the country, saying reasons for such journey were best known to him […] Bode George knocks Tinubu over visit to France amid ‘series of crises’ Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Kano CSOs appeal for calm over killing of 16 travellers in Edo

The League of Civil Society Organisations in Kano State has appealed for calm among the Hausa community in Kano, Edo states and other parts of the country, urging them not to retaliate the alleged extra-judicial killing of 16 northern travellers in Edo State on March 27, 2025. In a statement on Saturday by the League Read More

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3 w. ago PFN condemns killing of travellers in Edo, demands justice for victims

Tribune Online PFN condemns killing of travellers in Edo, demands justice for victims The National Secretary of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop David Bakare, has strongly condemned the killing of 16 travelling hunters intercepted by local vigilantes in the Uromi community, Esan North Local Government Area of Edo State. PFN condemns killing of travellers in Edo, demands justice for victims Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Edo In Kano Condemn Uromi Killing, Police Dispel Reprisal Rumour

Edo Community Association in Kano State has condemned the killing of travellers in Uromi, saying they stood with President Bola Tinubu and the Edo State governor in expressing sympathy with the affected families. The public relations officer of the association on behalf of their president, Dr. Patrick Agbaror, urged security agencies to properly investigate the […]

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4 w. ago Killing of Edo travellers unacceptable, says Northern coalition

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has condemned the horrific killing of 16 innocent travellers from Northern Nigeria in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State. The National Coordinator of the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, in a statement released to journalists in Abuja, described the killing […] The post Killing of Edo travellers unacceptable, says Northern coalition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Edo Community in Kano condemns Uromi killings, calls for justice

Tribune Online Edo Community in Kano condemns Uromi killings, calls for justice "The Edo Community in Kano sympathises with the Kano State Government, the families of the victims, and the general populace. Edo people are peace-loving and do not align themselves with those who engage in such heinous acts," Dr Agba stated. Edo Community in Kano condemns Uromi killings, calls for justice Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Edo travellers’ lynching senseless, tragic act – Kebbi lawmaker

A member of the House of Representatives representing Birnin Kebbi/Kalgo/Bunza Federal Constituency, Ibrahim Mohammed, has strongly condemned the killing of some travellers in Uromi, a community in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, Edo State, calling for swift justice against those responsible. In a statement on Saturday, Mohammed decried the incident as a Read More

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4 w. ago Edo South constituents begin recall of Senator Imasuen, allege corruption

The constituents of Edo South Senatorial District and the Human Rights Community, on Friday, said they have lost confidence in the Senator representing the Area, Senator Neda Imasuen, over alleged failure, corruption, abuse of office and betrayal of public trust. The constituents said it has formally initiated the recall of the Labour Party Senator and Read More

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4 w. ago Tinubu, Northern Govs, Barau Condemn Killing Of Travellers In Edo

President Bola Tinubu, the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and deputy Senate president Barau I. Jibril have condemned the killing of some travellers of northern extraction at Udune Efandion community of Uromi in Edo State y. The president who expressed shock at the act in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga directed the police […]

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4 w. ago Mob Kills 16 Travelers In Edo Over False Kidnapping Allegations

Tragedy struck in Edo State’s Udune Efandion community as 16 travelers from Northern Nigeria were brutally killed. The victims, mostly Hausa hunters, were on their way from Port Harcourt to Kano for Sallah festivities when they were falsely labeled as kidnappers. A security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama confirmed the incident on his X […] The post Mob Kills 16 Travelers In Edo Over False Kidnapping Allegations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Northern Govs’ Forum Condemns Mob Attack On Travelers In Edo

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has vehemently condemned the horrific murder of travellers from of Northern origin in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi in Edo State. The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, made the condemnation in a statement by his media aide, Isma’ila Uba Misilli, on Friday. […]

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4 w. ago Northern govs condemn killing of travellers in Edo, demand probe

The Northern States Governors’ Forum has condemned the horrific murder of travellers from northern Nigeria in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State. The Chairman of the forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, described the attack as a gross violation of human rights, stressing that extrajudicial violence is entirely unacceptable and must Read More

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4 w. ago Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption

Tribune Online Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption The constituents of Edo South Senatorial District and the Human Rights Community on Friday declared a loss of confidence in the senator representing the area, Senator Neda Imasuen, over alleged failure, corruption, abuse of office, and betrayal of public trust. Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Arewa youth group condemns mob action against travellers/hunters in Edo

By Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has condemned the mob action against some Northerners who were travelling from the South-South and South-East to the Northern region of the country, which led to the death of 16 of them penultimate Thursday in Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State. A statement on […] The post Arewa youth group condemns mob action against travellers/hunters in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Nigeria’s university students raise concern over ‘hardship’ in campuses

Tribune Online Nigeria’s university students raise concern over ‘hardship’ in campuses The Nigeria’s university students under the aegis of National Association of University Students (NAUS) have expressed deep dissatisfaction with some socio-economic issues in the country, identifying the recent hike in telecom tariffs, the high level of insecurity in and around campuses as well as the incessant power outage being experienced also in campuses. They also […] Nigeria’s university students raise concern over ‘hardship’ in campuses Tribune Online

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