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ECP Committee, Guinness Nigeria Seal Partnership Against Fake Products By Editor  The Edo State Consumer Protection Committee and Guinness Nigeria Plc have resolved to collaborate in the fight against counterfeit and adulterated products, consumer exploitation and other practices that threaten public health. The resolution followed a visit by the committee’s Management Team, led by its Chairman, Mr Iyamu Osaro Culture, to Guinness Nigeria Plc to explore areas of mutual cooperation in protecting consumers and safeguarding genuine products in Edo State. The proposed partnership will focus on adopting global best practices to tackle counterfeiting, training and equipping committee personnel to identify fake and adulterated products, particularly Guinness products, and supporting the committee’s enforcement operations across the state. The committee said the initiative aligns with the SHINE Agenda of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, particularly its commitment ...

Edo Police Apprehend Suspect Over Abduction, Rape ... Recovers Toy Gun,Lexus Jeep Used By Suspects Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a suspect identified as Adedeji Benjamin over a case of abduction, rape and armed robbery in Benin City. This was contained in a statement by the PPRO of the state command, Eno Ikoedem on Thursday in Benin city, Edo state. The statement read, “The Edo State Police Command has arrested a male suspect, identified as Adedeji Benjamin, in connection with an alleged case of abduction, rape and armed robbery in Benin City. “On 17th October 2026, at about 2100hrs, the Command received a distress call from a lady, who reported that she was allegedly abducted by two men from Ihama and taken to Tembogha, where she was raped and robbed at gunpoint. “Upon receipt of the report, operatives of Aduwawa Division immediately swung into action, leading to the arrest of one of the suspects, Adedeji Benjamin. Th...

Rev. Omobude Extols Okpebholo On Security, Urban Renewal The General Superintendent of New Covenant Gospel Church (NCGC), Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude, has commended Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo for his administration’s urban renewal drive and efforts to tackle insecurity, saying the initiatives have improved residents’ sense of safety. Dr Omobude,a former President of the Penticostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) gave the commendation at the church’s Bible Alive Believers International Convention 2026, held under the theme, “Stir It Up,” at the Peniel Convention Centre, Ohovbe Road, opposite Agbor Park, Benin City. He described Governor Okpebholo as a Christian who believes in Jesus Christ and praised the transformation of Benin City through his government’s urban renewal projects. The cleric singled out the flyover at Ramat Park, saying it had eased traffic congestion and made movement around the city more convenient. He said the project had also made it easier for members...

Okpebholo Calls For EU Support To Reduce Irregular Migration, Reintegrate Returnees Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has called on European Union (EU) other partners to support the state government's efforts to discourage irregular migration in the state.  Okpebholo made the call on Wednesday when he received a delegation of EU representatives on a courtesy visit at the Government House, Benin. The governor said his administration was committed to protecting Edo residents from the dangers associated with irregular migration.  He revealed that living abroad was not necessarily the best option for everyone. According to him, the government is making efforts to address the factors driving migration by engaging relevant stakeholders and exploring ways to improve opportunities for residents at home. "Each time I travel, I see Nigerians in the diaspora, and something comes to my mind.  "if these people were in Nigeria, they could have contr...

Uzodinma Loses APC Imo West Senatorial Ticket as Court Rules In Favour Of Okorocha By Editor  Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, to immediately stop presenting himself as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Imo West Senatorial election slated for January 16, 2027. ChannelsTV reports that Justice Egwuatu issued the order after holding that Uzodinma did not win the May 18 primary election conducted by the APC and monitored by INEC. Delivering judgment this morning, the Judge held that the evidence presented before the court proved that former governor Rochas Okorocha actually won the majority of the votes cast at the poll and should be declared the winner of the election. Justice Egwuatu subsequently ordered the APC to forward Okorocha’s name as the candidate of the APC in the 2027 general elections for Imo West Senatorial election.

High ‎‎Court Declares Omo-Osagie  Authentic NDC Candidate For Oredo Federal Constituency In Edo  ‎ ‎ Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  ‎ ‎ ‎A Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State, has declared Omo-Osagie Efosa, popularly known as Mighty Man, as the authentic candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) for Oredo Federal Constituency, while nullifying the candidacy of the party’s paraded candidate, Hon. Uyi Frank Omosigho. ‎ ‎In a judgment delivered on Tuesday by Justice Chuka Obizor, the court resolved a pre-election dispute arising from the party’s primary election for the Oredo Federal Constituency seat. ‎ ‎The court held that Omo-Osagie emerged as the valid winner of the primary election conducted in line with the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act, and therefore ordered the NDC to recognize him as its candidate. ‎ ‎Consequently, the court directed the party to forward Omo-Osagie’s name to the Independent National Electoral Commission (...