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Hon. Marcus Onobun, member representing Esan West, Esan Central, and Igueben Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has strongly denied allegations linking him to cult-related activities in Iruekpen, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.In a statement titled “Disclaimer on Alleged Cult-related Issues in Iruekpen” and made available to journalists, Onobun dismissed the claims as “false, baseless, and politically motivated smear tactics” aim...

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen, who represents Edo South Senatorial District, has concluded plans to dump his party, the Labour Party, LP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.Imasueun, who disclosed this on Sunday, said he would formally declare for the APC on Thursday,...

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede, has declared full support for the early voting bill introduced by the Senate for military and security personnel deployed during elections under the proposed Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024....

The Department of State Services (DSS) is not interested in arresting anyone over the shadow government being proposed by a group led by the 2007 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Patrick Utomi....

The Edo State Government, through the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and in partnership with the Ministry of Women Affairs and Gender Issues, has rescued an allegedly abused pupil, Glory Joseph, and relocated her to a secure shelter in Benin City. The 10-year-old is currently receiving medical care and psychological supp...

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring the comprehensive transformation of the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies....

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Monday to Wednesday across the country.NiMet’s weather outlook released in Abuja envisaged morning thunderstorms on Monday with rains over parts of Taraba, Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina, Jigawa and Kano States in the north...

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested two Saudi-bound pilgrims at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano after they were found to have ingested illicit substances.The NDLEA said the suspects were subsequently placed on excretion observation during which they excreted 45 wraps of ...

At least 153 people in the Mokwa Local Government Area have died following the devastating floods that destroyed homes and displaced thousands of residents a few days ago.The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) confirmed that the death toll had risen sharply from 115 after floods hit the town of Mokwa....