Update: on Usifo Ataga vs Chidinma as Court makes new decision

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By Kingsley Omonobi The Yaba Magistrate Court, Lagos, sitting over the case involving the Nigerian Police Force, Chidinma Ojukwu and one other person namely Adedepo Quadri, presided over by Ms. A O Olatunbosun has discharged four suspects in the murder case of Osifo Ataga. The court ordered that another suspect Ojukwu Onoh be made to face trial for being in […]

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11-year-old Girl Raped And Impregnated By Aunt’s Husband In Benue (photo)

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A security personnel with the Benue state university, Makurdi allegedly rape and impregnate a 11-year-old girl. The man identified as Joseph Adoyi is the husband to Ene’s aunt. He constantly abuse the victim sexually until she became pregnant. According to Ukan Kurugh, a activist who shared the story, the man started abusing to girl since she was 3 years old. […]

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Obaseki, Onu seek synergy among varsities, research institutions, others to drive nation’s growth, devt

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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu have tasked universities and research institutions to work in synergy in pursuit of the country’s economic prosperity and technological advancement.   The duo made the call when the minister paid the governor a courtesy visit at the Government House in Benin City, […]

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Obaseki assures of improved LG service commission to enhance productivity, efficiency

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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the Edo Local Government Service Commission will be repositioned, and workers empowered for better efficiency and optimal service delivery. The governor gave the assurance when the commission presented its 2020 Annual Report at the Government House in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Obaseki maintained that the local government is […]

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Edo Police, local vigilante comb forests, assure arrest of killers of Olajide Sowore

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A combined team of security operatives in Edo State at the weekend combed the forests in search of the killers of Olajide Sowore, the younger brother of Sahara Reporters’ Publisher and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore. The security team includes men and officers of the Edo State Police Command, local hunters and members of the Edo State Vigilante Security Network. […]

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Edo govt announces resumption of schools for 2021/2022 academic session

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The Edo State Government has said schools in the state will resume for the 2021/2022 academic session on Monday, September 6, 2021. In a statement, Permanent Secretary, Edo State Ministry of Education, Mrs. Stella-Maris Imasuen, said parents/guardians are to ensure that all relevant learning materials are provided for their children/wards. She noted, “It is hereby announced for the information of […]

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Gunmen Kill Vigilante Member In Esan Land, Edo State

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A member of the local vigilante group in Esan land, Edo state, has been shot dead by unknown gunmen in the locality. Standard Gazette crime correspondent Festus Alenkhe gathered that Bernard Aririkho, also known as “Atanakapa”, was killed along Okhuessan-Emu Road in the Esan South East local government area Edo state. Standard Gazette gathered that the suspect had joined other […]

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Obaseki, Makinde, Ikpeazu flag off PDP e-registration exercise in Anambra… confident of party’s victory at guber poll

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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his counterparts in Oyo and Abia States, Engr. Seyi Makinde and Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, respectively, on Tuesday, flagged off the e-registration and Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State, ahead of the November 6, 2021 date for the state’s gubernatorial poll. Obaseki, who is also the Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party […]

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