Tag: Benin

Sad: Ore-Benin accident victims might get mass burial

by Isi Esene The victims of the fatal accident which happened at Ugbogui, along Benin-Lagos road on Friday might be given a mass burial due to the difficulty in identifying…

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Cheta Nwanze: Where they burn books, ultimately they will burn people (Y! FrontPage)

The standards of our universities is such that to get a more rounded educational experience, the average Nigerian student needs to go for a Masters degree in the West in…

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Dele Momodu: Abuja on my mind

by Dele Momodu Abuja is a complete waste of resources and a terrible return on investments. It is an eloquent testimony to the stupendous decay that has eaten up the…

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No, thanks: Governor Oshiomhole turns down request to host Maku in Edo

by Akan Ido Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole has reportedly rejected a proposal by the Information Minister, Labaran Maku to bankroll the Good Governance Tour led by the minister across…

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‘Yahoo-Yahoo’: 20 men arrested by the EFCC in Edo (PICTURED)

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested twenty suspects over alleged cyber crimes in Benin City, Edo State. A statement by EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, said the suspects…

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No show: Iyanya accused of fraud, manager in police detention in Port Harcourt [DETAILS]

by Akan Ido Opa Williams, show promoter and organizer of the popular show, Nite of a Thousand Laughs has accused the Kukere master, Iyanya of breach of contract for receiving…

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Exclusive: Tiwa Savage’s manager finally opens up on their rumoured wedding

Tiwa Savage and manager, Tunji Balogun by Isi Esene The widespread speculation on blogs and social media network, Twitter, pointing to a secret marriage between beautiful MAVIN artiste, Tiwa Savage…

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Tragedy in Badagry: Container falls off trailer crushing car occupant to death

by Isi Esene A container on the back of a trailer yesterday fell on a Mazda car on the Lagos-Badagry expressway killing on person. Both vehicles were said to be…

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One week, one trouble: Arik flight held by passengers for alleged overbooking

by Akan Ido Arik Air is at it again with reports coming from an online news source indicating its flight out of Lagos to Benin was allegedly overbooked by sixteen…

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Oshimhole’s aide murder: Court orders police to pay Ugolor N5m for unlawful detention

by Akan Ido Judge Esther Edigin of the Edo State High Court today ordered the police to pay David Ugolor a sum of N5m for damages caused him by his…

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TICKER: 70-year-old pastor charged for allegedly raping a 10-year-old orphan

A 70-year-old pastor, Alfred Idonije, has been arraigned before an Egor Magistrate’s Court 4, sitting in Benin, for allegedly raping a 10-year-old orphan, (names withheld). Idonije, who is a pastor…

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NLC threatens nationwide industrial strike

by Isi Esene The Nigerian Labour Congress might be heading for another nationwide industrial strike if its demands are not met by the Federal Government. The Labour Union made its…

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“In truth, I shot him only once” – Suspects narrate how Oyerinde, Oshiomhole’s aide was killed

by Isi Esene The suspected killers of Olaitan Oyerinde, aide to Governor Adams Oshiomhole, have revealed that they were at his house not to assassinate him but for a robbery.…

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Police, SSS reveal the names of the suspects in the murder of Oshiomhole’s aide

by Stanley Azuakola New developments are springing up in quick succession, in the investigation of the murder of Mr. Olaitan Oyerinde, the late principal secretary to the Edo State governor.…

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Thirteen people confirmed dead in Benin-Ore accident

by Isi Esene Thirteen people have been confirmed dead in an accident, today, involving an IVECO Truck and a commuter bus on the Benin–Ore part of the Lagos-Benin expressway. One…

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Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Dear Senator Bala Mohammed… (YNaija FrontPage)

My parents moved to Abuja in 1991, at a time when many Nigerians still believed that the new capital city would not succeed. The average Nigerian was skeptical and preferred…

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Our ancestors gave Oshiomhole victory – Benin monarch

by Isi Esene The landslide victory of Gov. Adams Oshiomhole at the just concluded elections  in Edo State has been attributed to the gods. This was done by the Benin…

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#EdoDecides: We don’t have anything to say – PDP

by Isi Esene Many observers expected the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to release a statement throwing in the towel and accepting their loss when the results of yesterday's governorship elections…

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Photo of the Day: Tell the president to wait – the Oba is busy

by Hauwa Gambo It's not everyday that you see His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, waiting for a citizen of the country — apparently, unless that citizen is the Oba of Benin (O mo…

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The things we hear: My ex-commissioner wife came home without her panties, man tells court

by Hauwa Gambo Cheating wife YNaija David Erhabor, the man lucky to marry a former Edo State commissioner, Florence Igbinigie-Erhabor, told a Benin High Court on Wednesday that his wife…

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Hospital under construction by Gov Oshiomhole collapses in Benin, workers trapped

Tragedy struck in Benin, the Edo State capital today Monday, June4, as a building being constructed by the State government collapsed leaving some labourers and construction workers trapped underneath. So…

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Monkey Business: Don’t bore us – get to the Chorus!

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr God knows the number of lies I’ve told this year to employers and class reps just to keep up with my schedule. From cancer scares to…

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Yello Benin! Photos from MTN Power of 10 Concert in Benin

Dr Sid, Raskimono, DPrince and Ikechukwu What: The MTN Power of 10 Concert Where: Cultural Centre Benin When:   Chidinma Dr. Sid Dr. SID Dr Sid Ikechukwu and Dr. SID…

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