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Delta Police Nab 3 in Armed Robbery Syndicate, Recover Weapons

Police bust armed robbery syndicate in Delta

Delta Police arrest notorious armed robbery and kidnapping syndicate terrorizing Asaba/Benin corridor. Three suspects captured, weapons and stolen items recovered in intense operation.

MOWAA Snubs Edo Assembly Probe, Cites Court Case Over N3.8bn Funding

MOWAA shuns Edo Assembly over court proceedings

Museum of West African Art authorities refuse to appear before Edo Assembly committee investigating N3.8bn state funds, citing pending court case. Full details of the standoff.

Elderly Man Forced into Coffin with Corpse in Cross River Witchcraft Accusation

Man forced into coffin with corpse in Cross River

Shocking video from Cross River shows an elderly man forced into a coffin with a corpse over witchcraft accusations. Authorities are investigating the brutal incident that sparked public outrage.

NDLEA Nabs Social Media Influencer, Accomplice Over Cannabis Brownies in Edo

NDLEA arrests influencer over cannabis-laced sweets

NDLEA Edo arrests social media influencer Praise Nwogu and partner Ebong Oghosa for producing and promoting cannabis-infused brownies online. The agency warns against evolving drug trafficking methods.

2Baba and Wife Natasha Welcome Baby Boy in Benin City

2Baba and Natasha Welcome Baby Boy

Veteran musician 2Baba and Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru have welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in Benin City. The couple announced the joyful news on social media.

ANA Bendel History: Recalling the 1985 National Convention & Literary Roots

Recalling ANA Bendel's 1985 National Convention

Explore the rich history of ANA Bendel's formative years, the 1985 national convention featuring Chinua Achebe, and the literary foundation that shaped Nigerian literature. Discover forgotten details now!

Edo Market Women Protest Eviction Over Renovation Plans

Edo Market Women Protest Planned Eviction

Edo State market women protest eviction notice for Oba Market renovation. They demand proper relocation plans from the government. Read their full story.

Edo Police Arrest 21 Students Over Cult Attack Plot

21 Edo Students Arrested for Cult Activities

Edo Police foil cult attack on Benin school, arresting 21 students aged 14-17. Weapons recovered, suspects arraigned. CP urges parental vigilance on teen activities.

Benin Republic Extends Presidential Term to 7 Years in Major Reform

Benin presidential term extended to 7 years

Benin's National Assembly approves constitutional amendment extending presidential term from 5 to 7 years and creating Senate. Historic vote changes political landscape ahead of 2026 elections.

Tinubu Forms High-Level Committee to Resolve MOWAA Cultural Heritage Issues

Tinubu Forms Committee on MOWAA Cultural Heritage

President Tinubu establishes special committee to safeguard Nigeria's cultural heritage at Museum of West African Art. Committee to balance sovereign interests with international partnerships.

Federal Government Moves to Quell Disturbances at Benin's MOWAA

FG acts to settle disturbances at Benin Museum

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy is taking action to resolve disturbances at the Museum of West African Art in Benin City, safeguarding Nigeria's cultural heritage.

Edo Court Delivers Landmark Ruling: 11 Armed Robbers Get 79 Years Combined Jail Term

Edo Court Jails 11 Armed Robbers for 79 Years Total

In a major victory for justice, an Edo State High Court has sentenced 11 convicted armed robbers to a total of 79 years imprisonment for terrorizing communities in Benin City and its environs.

Married Man Jailed After S*xually Assaulting 12-Year-Old Girl on British Airways Flight - Claims He Mistook Her For His Wife

Man jailed for assaulting girl on BA flight

A shocking incident aboard a British Airways flight has led to the imprisonment of a married man who assaulted a 12-year-old girl, claiming he confused her with his wife during the journey.

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