In Pictures: Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday paid a visit to the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II

"This visit reaffirms my deep respect for the traditional institution and the invaluable role it plays in the governance and stability of our dear state."

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Seventeen out of the 18 local government chairmen in Edo State on Wednesday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress.

EFCC Arrests Kelly Okungbowa (a.k.a Ebo Stone) for Alleged Naira Abuse

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday March 17, 2025 arrested Kelly Okungbowa (a.k.a Ebo Stone) for alleged naira abuse.

Okungbowa, who until recently was the coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team , PSRT, now suspended by the State Government, was arrested owing to a viral video where he was seen spraying and mutilating the Naira at a bar on March 9, 2025.

He will be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed.

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Newlywed Couple D!es In Otedola Bridge Gas Tanker Explosion

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Actress Ini Edo & her baby girl.

When your love of money turns you into a financial boss!— you negotiate your way to savings and you keep more cash in your pocket.

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Anambra Government Shuts Down Church Over Alleged Oke Ite Practices

The Anambra State Government has sealed off a church in Nkpor, Idemili North LGA, led by Pastor Onyebuchi Okocha a k.a Onyeze Jesus, over alleged Oke Ite practices. The closure followed public petitions and a viral video where the pastor admitted to performing controversial rituals.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, led the enforcement team, stating that while the government respects religious freedom, it will not tolerate exploitative practices. Authorities have seized liquid substances for forensic testing and plan to analyze the waters of "River Bethsaida", allegedly used for questionable rituals.

The government urges the public to report harmful religious activities as investigations continue.