Tag: #BeninCity
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EDO INTENSIFIES ANTI-KIDNAPPING CRACKDOWN AFTER MARKET ABDUCTION
The abduction of a woman from a busy market in Benin City has triggered one of Edo State’s most coordinated security responses in recent years, with the government, security agencies, judiciary, traditional institutions and civil society groups joining forces to tackle kidnapping and other violent crimes. Following the incident, Governor Monday Okpebholo ordered an immediate…
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NAFDAC ARRESTS SUSPECTED COUNTERFEIT ALCOHOL PRODUCER IN BENIN
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested a suspected producer of counterfeit alcoholic drinks during an enforcement operation in Benin City, Edo State. The suspect, Daniel Okafor, was apprehended at a facility on Ewah Road, off Ikpoba Slope, where officials allegedly discovered the production of different alcoholic beverage brands.…
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EDO GOVT URGES RESPONSIBLE PARENTING AFTER REUNITING RUNAWAY CHILDREN
The Edo State Government has called on parents and guardians to prioritise responsible parenting, child protection and proper supervision following the reunion of three children who ran away from home in Benin City. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Eugenia Abdallah, said the incident underscored the importance of creating safe and supportive home…
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ONSA CERTIFIES EDO FOREST GUARDS TRAINING, SAYS PROGRAMME MEETS STANDARDS
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has commended the ongoing training of 500 forest guards in Edo State, saying the programme has met the required operational and welfare standards. Maj.-Gen. Hilary Mabeokwu, Director of Defence Affairs at ONSA, made the disclosure during a courtesy visit to Governor Monday Okpebholo in Benin City. He…
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EDO GOVT CALLS FOR STRONGER MONITORING, AWARENESS OF PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES
The Edo State Government is pushing for stronger monitoring and public awareness of services offered at Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Benin City, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr Andrew Iyamu, said many residents are unaware that some drugs and healthcare services at…
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FIX SECURITY, FIX INVESTMENT: EXPERT URGES EDO TO ACT FAST
A Germany-based security expert, Godwin Ogbebor, is calling on the Edo State Government to step up security to attract investment and protect lives. Speaking in Benin City, Ogbebor said many indigenes abroad are hesitant to invest back home due to rising insecurity. Through his Food, Education, Shelter and Security Foundation, he has proposed a community-based…
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WHEN THE BADGES GO BAD: EDO POLICE BUST EXTORTION RING
In a twist that sounds like a crime movie script, Edo Police say they’ve arrested officers yes, officers accused of turning checkpoints into cash points, extorting residents in Benin before the long arm of the law finally caught up with them. In a major clean-up operation, the Edo State Police Command has nabbed six serving…
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EID SECURITY LOCKDOWN: POLICE DEPLOY 5,000 PERSONNEL, BOMB SQUADS IN EDO
Massive security is in place in Edo as Muslims prepare for Eid-el-Fitr, with the Nigeria Police Force deploying 5,000 officers and bomb disposal teams across the state. According to police spokesperson Eno Ikoedem, personnel have been stationed at prayer grounds, highways, motor parks, and other crowded areas, while Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams are on…
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GRID POWER SLUMPS: BEDC WARNS OF REVENUE HIT AS SUPPLY DROPS
Nigeria’s fragile power supply is taking a toll on electricity distributors. The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) says the sharp drop in electricity generation from the national grid now around 3,940 megawatts is hurting its operations, reducing customer satisfaction, and slashing revenue. Speaking in Benin, BEDC’s Chief Commercial Officer, Ogunleye Akinleye, said the low generation…
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BEDC ALERT: DAILY 9-HOUR POWER OUTAGES TO HIT BENIN FOR OVER A MONTH
Planned maintenance on major transmission line will disrupt electricity across key communities starting Feb. 27. Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has warned that residents and businesses in parts of Benin City will face daily electricity outages from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for more than a month. The outages, running from Feb. 27 to Mar.…
