Author: admin
The Jigawa State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam has said that a man who attempted to vandalize armoured cables at the Jigawa State Secretariat Complex in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital has died after he got electrocuted. He said the incident occurred around 10 am on Wednesday as the Police received a distress call from the Ministry of Works regarding the event and responded swiftly. The statement revealed that upon the arrival of the police, they discovered the lifeless body of an unidentified male adult under a slab containing electrical wiring. According to the command’s Public Relations…
The Edo State Government has urged traditional rulers in the state to live above board and promote peace, unity, and prosperity in their respective communities. Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Umar Ikhilor, stated this while announcing the presentation of letters of appointment and staff of office to three newly appointed traditional rulers. They are: His Royal Majesty, Michael Eshioronoya Olorunfemi Sado, the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area; His Royal Highness, Lucky Ehichioya Imhadojiemu, as the Onojie of Okhuesan; and His Royal Highness, Ehinomen Aigbojie, as the new Onojie of Onogholo, both in Esan South East…
As preparations for the 2025 National Sports Festival enter the final stretch, the Edo State Sports Commission has intensified efforts to ensure a winning outing by Team Edo at the event billed to hold later this month in Ogun State. Executive Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, made this known while speaking to journalists after inspecting several training sessions and selection trials conducted by various sports associations across the state. In a statement released by his Media Officer, Mr. Edoko Wilson Edoko, Hon. Enabulele expressed satisfaction with the athletes’ performance, describing their progress as a strong signal that…
Heartbreak and grief enveloped Blessing Centre Church in Emmasdale, Lusaka, Zambia, on Tuesday morning, May 6, 2025, as family, friends, and community leaders gathered to mourn the tragic loss of three young brothers—Nathan (7), Emmanuel Jr. (4), and Subilo Phiri (2)—who perished in a devastating house fire. The Kabanana fire incident, caused by a violent lightning strike, occurred on the evening of Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Lusaka’s Two Ngwee area. The inferno claimed the lives of the Phiri children, leaving the community in shock. According to police reports, their father, Emmanuel Phiri, a 34-year-old respected elder of the Seventh-day…
The Edo State Traffic Control and Management Agency (EDSTMA), under the Edo State Government, has released a revised Parking Purview for the State aimed at enhancing road safety and ensuring the smooth flow of traffic within the state capital. This update reflects the growing demands of road users and is designed to curb indiscriminate parking, which remains a major cause of congestion and accidents across critical routes. The reviewed parking policy specifies where parking is restricted or prohibited entirely across multiple high-traffic areas in the city. In a statement Mr Stainless Ijegede who is the Managing Director of the agency…
The ongoing crisis in the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a dramatic turn on Wednesday with the replacement of the party’s Minority Whip in the Edo State House of Assembly, following the defection of the former occupant, Yekini Idiaye (Akoko-Edo I), to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In his place, Eugene Inegbeboh (PDP, Igueben) was appointed as the new Minority Whip, based on a letter from the factional chairman of the party, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, fueling further political tension in the Assembly. During plenary in Benin City, the Speaker of the House, Blessing Agbebaku, read…
The Edo State Government has demolished a property linked to a notorious kidnapping gang operating in Benin City. The property, owned by a woman residing in Italy, was allegedly being used by her younger brother, Osamede Asemota, a key leader of the gang, as a hideout and planning base. The demolition, carried out by the State Task Force, followed the arrest of Asemota, who confessed to his involvement in several kidnapping operations across Benin City. Despite the sister reportedly being unaware of her brother’s criminal activities, the government proceeded with the demolition as part of its zero-tolerance approach to crime.…
President Bola Tinubu has described the late Ijaw nationalist, Chief Edwin Clark, as a vocal voice and a beacon of courage who championed the cause of the Niger Delta and the nation. Speaking at Kiagbodo during activities for the funeral of Chief Clark, the President, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, said, “Pa Clark was a passionate advocate for resource control, economic and social justice. He was a beacon of courage who spoke for the Niger Delta and the nation. His views on national issues were distinct and patriotic. He believed in a…
The manager of a popular hotel in Delta State has confessed to the brutal murder of 22-year-old Point-of-Sale (POS) operator, Onoriode Bethel, who had been missing since December 2024. The suspect, identified as Iboirode, manager of Century Home Hotel in Owhelogbo, Delta State, allegedly lured Bethel to the hotel under the pretense of resolving a financial dispute. According to a statement by Delta State Police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, Iboirode murdered Bethel in cold blood and buried her body within the hotel premises. Edafe confirmed that the incident followed a disagreement after Bethel accused Iboirode of fraudulently withdrawing N10,000…
Peter Fitzek, 59, who declared himself the King of Germany, has been arrested along with key members of his group, which has now been banned. The self-proclaimed monarch, according to a BBC report, was detained alongside three of his senior “subjects” for attempting to overthrow the state. Fitzek was among those arrested during coordinated morning raids across seven German states on Tuesday, involving around 800 security personnel. Germany’s Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, announced the banning of their group, the Reichsbürger, or “Citizens of the Reich,” which seeks to establish the Königreich Deutschland, or “Kingdom of Germany.” The group is accused…