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NYCN Ireland Chapter Ambassador Visits Galway, Promotes Youth Unity and Community Engagement

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Ireland Chapter Ambassador, Jeffrey Oronsaye, on Saturday visited Galway as part of activities aimed at strengthening unity and fostering greater engagement among young Nigerians living in Ireland. The visit featured a special youth hangout that brought together members of the Nigerian community, providing a platform for interaction, networking, […]

Edo Security Squad Arrests Four Suspected Cultists, Recovers Firearms in Egbaen Raid

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Special Security Squad has arrested four suspected cultists during a coordinated early morning operation in Egbaen Community, Ovia North East Local Government Area, recovering a cache of firearms and other dangerous weapons believed to have been used in cult-related activities. The raid, which was carried out in collaboration with other security agencies, […]

Mangongo Hails Edo as Nigeria’s Cricket Powerhouse, Commends Enabulele’s Grassroots Drive

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Head Coach and High Performance Manager of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Steven Mangongo, has described Edo State as the undisputed hub of cricket development in Nigeria, praising the state’s unwavering commitment to grassroots sports development and the visionary leadership driving its remarkable achievements. Mangongo made the commendation during a courtesy visit to the […]

Tragedy Averted as Enugu Air Aircraft Crash-Lands in Benin

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Tragedy was averted on Thursday after an Enugu Air aircraft crash-landed at the Benin Airport in Edo State. The aircraft, bearing Registration Number 5N-ENR, was carrying 68 passengers, in addition to its crew members, when the incident occurred. A source at the Benin Airport, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the aircraft was operating […]

Edo Closes Case Against Four Suspected Kidnappers, Defence Opens Friday

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has concluded its prosecution in the trial of four suspected kidnappers after calling seven witnesses before a special court established to handle kidnapping and cult-related offences in the state. The defendants—Marvellous Isaac (32), Wisdom Michael (36), Rufus Emete Michael (30), and Gift Raphael (27)—are standing trial over the alleged abduction of […]

Enabulele Flags Off “Discovering Tomorrow’s Stars” Talent Hunt in Benin

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

By JUMOKE ARIYO The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Honorable Desmond Enabulele, has officially declared open the 2026 Discovering Tomorrow’s Stars Grassroots Talent Hunt Programme.The program which was held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Thursday reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to grassroots sports development. Enabulele described the initiative […]

TROOPS OF 4 BRIGADE BUST KIDNAPPERS’ HIDEOUTS, ARREST 12 SUSPECTS IN OWAN EAST AND ESAN SOUTH-EAST LGAs OF EDO STATE

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Troops of 4 Brigade, under two Division Nigerian Army, in conjunction with the other security agencies and the Edo State Security Corps, arrested a total of 12 suspected kidnappers during clearance operations that started on May 12, 2026 in Owan East and Esan South-East Local Government Areas of Edo State. During the operation, code-named Operation […]

Concerns Grow Over Alleged Harassment of Journalist Amid Court Case

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

By,Jumoke Ariyo Concerns over press freedom and the safety of journalists have resurfaced in Benin City following claims by the Editorial Board of Info Daily Media Limited that its editor is being harassed over a publication already before the court. The Board alleged that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force invited the editor for interrogation […]