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ASUU commends community over release of abducted UNIBEN lecturers, students

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The University of Benin chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) yesterday commended the heroic role played by the people of Ikpeshi in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo state in securing the release of lecturers and students of the institution allegedly abducted by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Chairman of the chapter, Prof. Monday […]

10 persons feared killed in failed Bank robbery attempt

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Armed men yesterday evening invaded Igarra, headquarters of Akoko-Edo local government area of Edo state and attempted to rob two banks in the town, Unity and Keystone Banks and in the process, not less than 10 persons including a policeman were feared killed. Also among those reportedly killed in the police station were two detainees […]

Shocking! ‘Grand Pa’, 65, impregnates 13-yr-old pupil

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…To be charged to court soon …Women Affairs ministry takes custody of victim A 65-year-old man, Matthew Omokhafe, is currently cooling his heels in police detention in Benin City, the Edo State capital, for allegedly defiling and impregnating a 13-year-old primary four pupil in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state. The Acting Chairman, Edo […]

Aba festival excites visitors as Obaseki harps on unity in diversity

Igarra, the administrative headquarters of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, was the destination at the weekend for lovers of culture in the state and beyond as sons and daughters of Igarra, rolled out the drums to celebrate the 228-year-old colourful Aba Festival that was graced by the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin […]