Martin Oise popularly referred to as Very Dark who was arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has been released. He was seen with his lawyer Deji Adeyanyi in a viral video.
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The Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Mr Blessing Agbebaku, has given reasons for his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Recall that Speaker Agbebaku, alongside two other House members, Hon. Sunday Fada Eigbiremonlen and Hon. Idaiye Yekini Oisayemoje, on Tuesday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. While officially informing House members of his defection on Wednesday, Agbebaku said he joined the APC to retain the benefits of the office of Speaker for the development of his constituency. He said, “I defected to the APC to retain the benefit of the speaker seat for…
Edo State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, has called on the authorities of Igbinedion University, Okada, to intensify student-focused awareness campaigns on anti-cultism laws and related criminal vices. Speaking at the university’s Senate Chambers in Okada, Ovia Northeast Local Government Area, CP Agbonika emphasized the importance of “sustained engagement with key institutions to curb criminal activities, especially among youths.” He highlighted the challenges the Command has faced since he assumed office—including cultism, kidnapping, and other violent crimes—and stressed the need for campus-community cooperation in crime prevention. Agbonika, who previously served as Commissioner of Police for the Mounted Troop and…
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, on Wednesday, received the Torch of Unity for the 22nd National Sports Festival at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on behalf of Governor Monday Okpebholo. The symbolic handover began with torchbearers and athletes presenting the torch to the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele. It was then handed over to a representative of the National Sports Commission before finally reaching the governor. In his remarks, the Deputy Governor expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for promoting national unity through sports.…
Dr. Philip Osehobo has been honoured with a prestigious award at the 2025 Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) conference, held at the EKO Hotel and Suites, Lagos, for his role in a groundbreaking telemedicine initiative that has transformed healthcare delivery in rural parts of Edo State. The award came in recognition of a 12-month study titled “Telemedicine Promise for Tomorrow: The Role of Video Synchronous Medical Consultation in a Primary Health Center (PHC) in a Sub-Saharan Africa Setting.” The research was a collaborative effort between Dr. Osehobo of Grace Medical Clinic, Griffin, Georgia, USA, and three co-authors—Pamela…
The Edo State Government through its Ministry of Mining in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Solid Mineral Development has concluded the profiling of six investors for gold mining in the State with concrete steps towards performing commensurate social responsibilities. The Commissioner for Mining, Engr. Andrew Ijegbai officially introduced the profiled investors to the Ruling House and indigenes of Dagbala Community during an official visit. The Commissioner was received by the Council of Elders amidst a great audience comprising women and youth of the Community. Hon. Ijegbai while declaring the purpose of the visit, reiterated the commitments of the…
The Lagos State Police Command have arrested a mentally challenged man in possession of 27 SIM cards at an abandoned security post located near the T-junction in Epe. Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin who confirmed the arrest said the man is under observation amidst speculation that he is mentally challenged. He said, “Our preliminary investigation so far shows that he is a bit mentally unstable and he is homeless and there is no evidence to point to the fact that he is a kidnapper. The claim is for now baseless.” According to PUNCH Metro operatives of the Lagos…
The High Court sitting in Benin City will resume hearing on May 19, 2025 in the prosecution of 30 persons on a seven-count charge bothering on conspiracy, murder, cultism, armed attack, and belonging to unlawful society. The defendants who were arraigned on Tuesday in three batches were with the same seven-count charges according to the News Agency of Nigeria report. They include Paul Elekun 25, Muetinyan Osaigbovo 25,Opkala Bernice 22, Nnajiofor Francis 23, Imuetinyan Osanogara 21, Christian Augustine 22, Aniyea Choice 33, Saturday Umukoro 20. The second batch are; Gmogbo Ufoha 22, Emoh Emmanuel 29, Olavwola Gchinamen 32, Eriator Osaihon…
The landlord of 2 unidentified women who rented her apartment and a few days later disappeared after abducting 4 children has been arrested in Ogwashi- Uku, Aniocha local government area of Delta State. The women allegedly lured the children out of their homes under the pretext of buying them biscuits from a nearby shop. “It was when the children could not be seen around the compound that neighbours expressed concern,” a source said. “By the time the neighbours visited the ladies’ apartment, the room was empty as neither the occupants nor the children could be found.” Police Public Relations Officer…
The APC now has 18 out of the 24 member Edo State Assembly as the Speaker Blessing Agbebaku, Hon. Sunny Ifada, Hon. Yekini Idiaye, former Deputy Speaker Hon. Roland Asoro, former House Majority Leader Hon. Nosa Nosayaba, today joined its ranks from the PDP. The defection also saw former PDP State Secretary Gabriel Oloruntoba, and 17 Local Government Chairmen, numerous councilors, joining APC at a rally in Benin City the state capital on Tuesday. APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru who received the defectors on behalf of the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, assured them of equal opportunities…