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Operation Flush Out Kidnappers: Kidnap Syndicate Kingpin Arrested In Uromi, Suspect’s House Demolished By Editor  The Edo State Government has arrested an alleged kingpin of a kidnapping syndicate linked to several abduction cases in Uromi and its environs, as part of its ongoing efforts to tackle kidnapping, cultism and other criminal activities across the state. The suspect, identified as Christian Okoduwa, is currently in police custody in Benin City, while his residence located on Thursday Street, off Amedokhian Road, Uromi, has been demolished following investigations and verified intelligence. Speaking on the development, the Secretary of the Edo State Security Squad, codenamed Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists, Barrister John Izegaegbe, said investigations revealed that Okoduwa was allegedly connected to a chain of kidnapping activities in Uromi. Izegaegbe alleged that the suspect was responsible for coordinating criminal operations by bring...

Minister of Defence, Musa Says Considering Recruiting journalists Into Troops  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The federal government is considering a new initiative that would allow journalists to accompany military personnel during selected operations. This was said to be in a bid to improve security reporting and give the public greater insight into the realities of counterinsurgency and other internal security efforts, reports The PUNCH. The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, disclosed the plan at the National Security Summit organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Abuja, yesterday. Represented by his Special Adviser, Rear Admiral Olusanya Bankole, the minister said the proposed arrangement would foster closer collaboration between the media and security agencies while promoting transparency in military activities. Musa noted that the media plays a strategic role in shaping public perception of security operations and national stability, adding that ...

  Okpebholo Threatens Death Warrant for Criminals, Rewards Police Over Vegetable Market Kidnap Arrest Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has issued a blunt warning to criminals operating in the state: those who persist in crime will face prosecution, and he will personally sign their execution warrant. Okpebholo made the declaration on Thursday during a parade of suspects at the Edo State Police Command headquarters in Benin City, where he also rewarded officers who arrested a suspect linked to Sunday's kidnapping at the Vegetable Market. "We are going to set up a special court to prosecute kidnappers and cultists. Within two weeks, the court is done with proceedings. I will sign your execution. We will take you to Ring Road roundabout so that Edo people can watch. I will have no regret about it. Don't take my simplicity for granted," the governor said. Governor Okpebholo said he acted swiftly after the Sunday incident, immediately directing the C...

UK Court Acquits  Diezani Alison-Madueke Of All Six Bribery Charges By Editor  Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been found not guilty by a London jury of six bribery charges following a rare corruption trial involving a former high-ranking energy official. Alison-Madueke, who served as petroleum minister between 2010 and 2015 under former President Goodluck Jonathan, faced five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery. She denied all the allegations. Prosecutors alleged that the 65-year-old former minister enjoyed “a life of luxury” in London, allegedly funded by oil and gas industry figures seeking lucrative contracts in Nigeria, a country long challenged by corruption and mismanagement in its oil sector. However, Alison-Madueke maintained that she never received any bribes and insisted she had no control over the awarding of government contracts. After proceedings at Southwark Crown Court...

NWFLPMDF SALUTES EDO QUEENS FC ON 2026 LEAGUE TRIUMPH By Editor  The NWFL Premiership Media Directors Forum (NWFLPMDF) extends her warmest congratulations to Edo Queens FC on their hard-fought and well-deserved victory at the just concluded 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six playoffs in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. After a hard-fought campaign marked by excellence and resilience, Edo Queens FC proved their mettle by going ahead of other equally formidable challengers to clinch the title and a ticket to represent the nation at the continent for the second time. The Forum urges the champions to carry Nigeria’s flag with pride and resilience as they get ready to represent the nation at the WAFU-B Women’s Zonal playoffs in Burkina Faso from August 13 - September 05 where they will be expected to secure ticket for the CAF Women's champions League and a potential route to the FiFA Women's Club World Cup. The Benin-based topflights were the fourth best side in Africa in their...

JAMB Releases 2026 UTME Original Result Slips For Printing By Editor  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be able to print their Original Result Slips from Wednesday, June 17, 2026.   This was disclosed on Wednesday in a statement issued by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin. According to the statement, the original result slips contain candidates’ photographs, national ranking, and other security features required for post-UTME screening and admission processes in tertiary institutions. “The 2026 UTME Original Result Slip will be available for printing within the next two hours today, Wednesday, 17th June, 2026,” the statement read.   It added, “The Original Result Slip contains the candidate’s photograph, national ranking, and other security features.   It is part of the official document required for post-UTME processing and consi...