18 h. ago No govt house police officer linked to intercepted firearms – Edo

The Edo State Government debunks reports linking a Government House police officer to intercepted firearms, clarifying the officer’s actual posting. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-govt-house-police-officer-linked-to-intercepted-firearms-edo/

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22 h. ago Okpebholo debunks viral report linking Edo govt house to illegal firearms movement

“No individual, regardless of affiliation, will be shielded from accountability for actions that compromise public safety

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47 h. ago Terrorism: Oshiomhole Faults Judge For Reducing Death Sentence To 20

Senator representing Edo North senatorial district, Adams Oshiomhole, has condemned what he described as a disturbing judicial trend where convictions for capital offences were being reduced to lesser prison sentences, warning that such decisions undermined the rule of law and public confidence in the justice system. Speaking during Senate deliberations on national security on Wednesday, […]

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4 d. ago Man Who Lunged At Ariana Grande At ‘Wicked’ Premiere Deported, Banned After Jail Term

The man who lunged at Ariana Grande during the ‘Wicked: For Good’ premiere in Singapore has been deported and banned from returning to the country after serving a nine-day jail sentence. Johnson Wen, 26, an Australian national who jumped over a barricade at the event on November 13 and charged at the singer, was sent […]

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1 week ago MOWAA clarifies true cost of Institute project, counters Edo govt’s claims

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has refuted claims by representatives of the Edo State Government alleging that the MOWAA Institute building cost N4.1 billion.  In a statement issued on Tuesday, the organisation said the figure being circulated is drawn from a September 2022 Bill of Quantities that covered only a portion of the […]

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1 week ago Actor Baba Ijesha Completed Jail Term, Not Acquitted — Lagos Gov’t

The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, has dismissed claims that Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, was cleared and freed by the Court of Appeal, describing the reports as “false, misleading and irresponsible.” Pedro, who spoke to journalists in Lagos on Sunday, said his office was disturbed […]

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2 w. ago Over 300 Cult Leaders Arrested Since Okpebholo’s Inauguration — Edo Govt

Earlier this year, Okpebholo signed into law the Secret Cult and Similar Activities (Prohibition) Law, 2025, and the Kidnapping Prohibition (Amendment) Law, 2025. The post Over 300 Cult Leaders Arrested Since Okpebholo’s Inauguration — Edo Govt appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago FG In Talks With UK To Secure Ike Ekweremadu’s Transfer To Nigeria

The Federal Government of Nigeria is in talks with the UK government to secure the transfer of former Senate Deputy President, Ike Ekweremadu to Nigeria to serve his remaining jail term. Recall that Ike Ekweremadu was sentenced to 9 years and 8 months in prison for organ harvesting in 2023. According to a report from Arise News, […] The post FG In Talks With UK To Secure Ike Ekweremadu’s Transfer To Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu’s Delegation Begins Talks With UK Over Ekweremadu’s Transfer To Nigeria

The delegation of President Bola Tinubu, led by Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, has commenced consultations with the United Kingdom authorities concerning the continued imprisonment of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu. The delegation was engaging UK officials on the possibility of securing Ekweremadu’s transfer to Nigeria to serve the remainder of his jail term. […]

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3 w. ago Edo govt vows to step on toes in fighting against cultism, kidnapping

Edo State government has vowed that it will soon curtail the menace of cultism and kidnapping by coming out with more stringent measures. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, made this declaration while addressing journalists on Monday in Benin. The News Agency opf Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government will deal […]

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3 w. ago Okpebholo Signs Law Prescribing Jail Term For Forceful Entry Into Edo Govt Properties

Governor Monday Okpebholo reaffirmed that public assets belong to the people of Edo State, not private individuals. The post Okpebholo Signs Law Prescribing Jail Term For Forceful Entry Into Edo Govt Properties appeared first on Channels Television.

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