22 h. ago Oba of Benin replaces suspended dukes, appoints new district head

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has appointed Chief Emmanuel Iyase as the Okao Eguae (Palace District Head) for Ologbo and Ehor Dukedoms in Edo State, replacing the suspended Enigie (Dukes) of the two areas. Iyase’s appointment comes after the suspension of Prince Owen Jackson Akenzua (Ologbo) and Chief D. E. Igiehon (Ehor), along with Read More

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22 h. ago Oba of Benin replaces suspended dukes, appoints new palace head

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has appointed Chief Emmanuel Iyase as the Okao Eguae (Palace District Head) for Ologbo and Ehor Dukedoms in Edo State, replacing the suspended Enigie (Dukes) of the two areas. Iyase’s appointment comes after the suspension of Prince Owen Jackson Akenzua (Ologbo) and Chief D. E. Igiehon (Ehor), along with Read More

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24 h. ago Airforce chief commends troops’ efforts in strengthening national security

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has commended the officers, airmen and airwomen for their unwavering efforts in the fight against bandits and terrorists in the country. He stated this on Monday during the 2025 Sallah Luncheon with the personnel of the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Sector 2, held at Read More

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36 h. ago Lynched travellers: CDS squad goes after killers as Okpebholo consults govs

•14 arrested as gov suspends security corps boss, illegal vigilante groups The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Sunday, strongly condemned the killing of 16 hunters in Edo State, vowing that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. The CDS pledged, as the Edo State government said, that Governor Monday Okpehbolo had reached Read More

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37 h. ago Okpebholo suspends security chief, bans unregistered vigilantes after 16 hunters killed

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has taken action following a tragic incident in the Uromi area, suspending the commander of read more Okpebholo suspends security chief, bans unregistered vigilantes after 16 hunters killed

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43 h. ago Lynched travellers: CDS squad goes after killers, Okpebholo consults govs

•14 arrested as gov suspends security corps boss, illegal vigilante groups The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Sunday, strongly condemned the killing of 16 hunters in Edo State, vowing that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. The CDS pledged, as the Edo State government said, that Governor Monday Okpehbolo had reached Read More

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46 h. ago Edo Gov Suspends Security Chief, Vigilante Group Over Killing Of Northern Travellers 

Governor Monday Okpebholo, has suspended Commander of Edo State Security Corps, Friday Ibadin, over recent killings of northern travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of the state. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that some individuals, suspected to be terrorists, were arrested on the 27th of March, 2025 and set ablaze by […] The post Edo Gov Suspends Security Chief, Vigilante Group Over Killing Of Northern Travellers  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Edo Gov Suspends Security Chief, Bans Illegal Vigilante Groups Over Uromi Killings

Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate suspension of the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP Friday Ibadin (Rtd), and banned all illegal vigilante groups operating in the state. The decision followed the gruesome killing of 16 travellers of northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North-East local government area of the State, […]

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50 h. 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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50 h. ago Uromi Killing: Okpebholo Sacks Security Corps Boss, Suspends Vigilante Groups

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has relieved the Commander of the State Security Corps, CP. Friday Ibadin (Rtd.) of his job. The Governor also ordered the immediate suspension of all illegal vigilante groups operating under whatever guise in the State. A statement on Sunday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, […]

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55 h. ago Nigeria secures ¥12bn loan from Japan to enhance food production

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has secured a 12 billion Japanese Yen loan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to boost food production under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP). Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari, in a statement at the weekend by the Chief Information Officer, Eremah […] The post Nigeria secures ¥12bn loan from Japan to enhance food production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Edo killing: Okpehbolo suspends security chief, bans illegal vigilante groups

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, Friday Ibadin, following the March 27 lynching of travellers in Uromi, the Esan North East Local Government Area of the state. The victims, mostly from northern Nigeria, were set ablaze by an angry mob after a local vigilante group allegedly Read More

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61 h. ago Illegal drug market sprouts where NAFDAC burnt N4.7bn banned products in Aluu dumpsite near PH

…Public health at risk When the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) made a burnfire at read more Illegal drug market sprouts where NAFDAC burnt N4.7bn banned products in Aluu dumpsite near PH

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3 d. ago Uromi killings: IGP Egbetokun orders impartial investigation, calls for calm

Tribune Online Uromi killings: IGP Egbetokun orders impartial investigation, calls for calm The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has strongly condemned the violent mob action carried out against a group of travellers by a local vigilante group along the Uromi-Obajana Road in Edo State, which led to the death of the travellers. Uromi killings: IGP Egbetokun orders impartial investigation, calls for calm Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Okpebholo Orders Probe Into Killing Of 7 Suspected Kidnappers In Edo

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has condemned the killing of seven suspected kidnappers by residents of a community in Uromi, Esan North-East local government area of the state. Describing the act as barbaric and condemnable, the Governor represented by the Chief Security Officer (CSO), Government House, SP Solomon Osaghale, vowed to ensure that the […]

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1 week ago Oyo Security Council Reads Riot Act To Bandits, Other Criminals

The Oyo State Security Council has read the riot act to bandits, illegal miners, cultists and other men of the underworld to desist from the acts, saying the government is determined to deal with them decisively. The council gave the warning at a press briefing shortly after the state’s expanded security council meeting, presided over […]

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1 week ago Oyo Won’t Welcome Errant Herdsmen, Bandits, Others From North — Makinde

Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has vowed that the government in the state will not accommodate errant herdsmen, illegal miners as well as criminals and bandits being pushed out of the northern part of the country to seek refuge in the South-West and other areas. Governor Makinde stated this in his monthly newsletter where […]

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2 w. ago EFCC arrests suspended Edo official “Ebo Stone” for naira abuse

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday, arrested the suspended coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team, Kelly Okungbowa, popularly known as Ebo Stone, for alleged naira abuse. The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, revealed this in a statement on Monday. He Read More

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2 w. ago Tackle national security threats, army chief urges commanders

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged battalion commanders to demonstrate exemplary leadership in their respective commands to enable troops to tackle emerging threats to national security effectively. Oluyede made this call while addressing battalion commanders participating in the just-concluded First Commanding Officers’ Workshop 2025, held at the Headquarters of 2 Division, Read More

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2 w. ago PANDEF accuses Wike of blocking peace efforts in Rivers crisis

Tribune Online PANDEF accuses Wike of blocking peace efforts in Rivers crisis “However, despite repeated attempts, we have been unable to secure a meeting with Chief Nyesom Wike, who has continued to rebuff our peace efforts.” PANDEF accuses Wike of blocking peace efforts in Rivers crisis Tribune Online

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