The civil society community in Benin City, the Edo State capital, staged a street protest on Monday demanding the immediate release of Mr. Kola Edokpayi from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). The protesters, carrying banners and placards with inscriptions such as “Free Comrade Kola Now”, marched through major streets of Benin City, chanting solidarity songs. Mr. Edokpayi was reportedly arrested from his office last week after announcing plans to stage a protest in solidarity with Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the military president of Burkina Faso. Sources disclosed that prior to his arrest, the Edo State Commissioner of…
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40-Day Fidau Prayers in Edo Community Abandoned Over Abduction of Guests Plans to hold a 40-day Fidau prayer in Ivbiaro community, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025, were abruptly abandoned following the abduction of a family of three by suspected kidnappers. The victims, who were among seven persons kidnapped, had traveled from Kaduna State to attend the Islamic prayer session in honor of a late mother-in-law when they were intercepted by gunmen along the Auchi-Warrake Road en route the community. The attack occurred near a notorious bad spot, just meters away from…
PRESS STATEMENT PDP’s Crocodile Tears Expose a Party of Criminal Facilitators, Hypocrites, and Economic Saboteurs Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) notes with disdain the irresponsible and misleading press conference by the Caretaker Chairman of the discredited Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, accusing the administration of Senator Monday Okpebholo led APC administration of weaponizing the fight against criminality. Of a truth criminality knows no party, and no amount of blackmail will deter the APC-led government from confronting lawlessness head-on. If PDP chieftains are feeling the heat, they should check their closets—perhaps too many skeletons are…
Police Recover Two Stolen Vehicles, Arms in Delta The Delta State Police Command has recovered a Toyota Highlander SUV and a Hyundai saloon car from a wanted suspect in Asaba. In addition, two Beretta pistols with live ammunition and various other firearms were recovered from suspected kidnappers and armed robbers, who are currently assisting the police with ongoing investigations. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday. “The recovery followed a well-coordinated operation by the command’s Special Assignment Team, which successfully stormed the residence of the wanted suspect,” he said. “We remain committed…
Concerned Iwere Citizens Deny Olu of Warri’s Alleged Link to Arms Smuggling Plot The Concerned Iwere Citizens have condemned as false and malicious recent media reports alleging the involvement of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, in an arms smuggling plot. The reports, which claim that the revered monarch was behind it and being investigated by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in connection with the smuggling of high-grade weapons. In a statement signed by Elder Tom Tuoyo, the group said the attempt to associate the Olu of Warri with the alleged smuggling was a…
Gov. Okpebholo Promise Justice for Slain Realtor The Edo State Government has said that it would leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the perpetrators of the brutal murder of Benin-based realtor and businessman, Mr. Joel Umwueni Isibor are apprehended and brought to justice. Speaking on a condolence visit to the home of Mr Isibor, the governor represented by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, expressed sorrow over the senseless killing, describing it as a loss of a vibrant, young entrepreneur whose life was cut short by criminal elements. He said his administration would not tolerate acts…
Edo APC Demands Arrest of PDP Suspects in Murder of Police Inspector Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is demanding immediate justice for the late Inspector Akor Onuh, the police orderly attached to Senator Monday Okpebholo, who was murdered on July 18, 2024, near the Benin Airport. In a statement signed by Chief Jarrett Tenebe, Chairman of the APC in Edo State, the party accused the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its affiliates of harboring individuals allegedly involved in the brutal killing. The APC alleged a “conspiracy of silence and protection” surrounding those it claims were…