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Operation Flush Out Kidnappers:Edo Govt Demolishes Building Linked To Suspected Kidnap Kingpin ...Summons Community Heads for Profiling The Edo State Government has demolished a building allegedly owned by a suspected kidnap kingpin in Obagie-N'Evbuosa Community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, as part of its crackdown on kidnapping and other violent crimes. The demolition was carried out by the Principal Security Officer to Governor Monday Okpebholo, alongside security agencies and the Edo State Security Squad, codenamed Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists. The squad's spokesperson, Noah Idemudia, said the building had been identified as a hideout where kidnapped victims were allegedly kept before being moved to other locations. "We are here to demolish this building identified as a den where kidnappers keep their victims. It served as a hideout before they were moved elsewhere," he said. According to Idemudia, the property belongs to the alleg...

Okpebholo Receives Return of Benin Bronzes, Says Artefacts Belong To Oba’s Palace Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has described the return of the Benin Bronzes as a historic milestone for the Benin Kingdom, insisting that the artefacts belong to the Oba of Benin’s Palace and should not be politicised. Governor Okpebholo stated this on Wednesday when he received the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), Olugbile Holloway, alongside the Consul General of Switzerland in Lagos, Conny Camenzind; Director of the Ethnographic Museum of the University of Zurich, Professor Dr Alice Hertzog; Curator at the museum, Dr Alex Malefakis; and other members of the delegation at the Government House in Benin City. The governor commended the Swiss government and other stakeholders involved in the restitution process, describing the return of the artefacts as a significant moment in the history of the Benin Kingdom. He said: “First of all, ...

Pastor Azemhe Pays Medical Bill For Nursing Mother In Faith Mediplex ...Urges Other Nigerians To Help Less Privileged Ones Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The founder and General overseer of Turning Point Gospel Centre International,Inc. Pastor (Dr.)  Azemhe Azena has paid the medical bill, of a woman who delivered a baby boy through Caesarean Section operation at Faith Mediplex in Benin city  Dr. Azena said, he was in Abuja when he was called that there is a woman who put to bed but, she couldn't upset her medical bill. " I was informed by God Almighty when I was in Abuja, that there is someone I need to discharge who gave birth through Caesarean section operation, and she was not able to go home despite that she was fit to go home. " So, I called one of the Doctors I know in the hospital, and the doctor told me is true, and told me the bill. So, I told the doctor that when I am coming from Abuja I will visit the hospital to pay the bill so that the woma...

Petition Of Dr. Azemhe, Counsel Accuses Omega Fire Ministries Behind Ordeal ...Expresses Gratitude To God For  Safe Trip To Abuja    Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The legal battle surrounding Omega Fire Ministries and the founder and general overseer of Turning Point Centre Inc't, Pastor  Azena Azemhe has entered a new phase following the appearance of a church member before the Nigeria Police Force’s Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja over allegations bordering on criminal breach of trust and financial misconduct. Briefing shortly after returning from Abuja, the legal counsel to the accused, Charles Ikogu, expressed gratitude to God for a safe trip and commended the police for what he described as a professional and impartial handling of the matter. According to the lawyer, the police invitation, which had earlier been made public through a press statement, was honoured voluntarily by his client in line with his respect for constituted aut...

PRESS RELEASE Gov Okpebholo Greets Rt. Hon. Pius Odubu At 69, Describes Him As Respected Leader  By Editor  Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has extended warm felicitations to former Deputy Governor of Edo State and respected leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rt. Hon. Pius Egberanmwen Odubu, on the occasion of his 69th birthday. Governor Okpebholo described Rt. Hon. Odubu as a distinguished statesman, accomplished legal practitioner, and committed party leader whose decades of service have positively impacted Edo State and Nigeria. The governor noted that throughout his public life, Rt. Hon. Odubu has demonstrated exemplary leadership, integrity, and strong commitment to the growth of democratic institutions, adding that his wealth of experience continues to serve as a source of inspiration to younger generations. "On behalf of the government and the good people of Edo State, I heartily congratulate Rt. Hon. Pius Odubu on the joyous occasi...

TUESDAY FLAT OUT OPINION:For Predatory Alájogbé And Derelict Alájobí   By Suyi Ayodele (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, June 2, 2026) https://tribuneonlineng.com/for-predatory-alajogbe-and-derelict-alajobi/ There are two sociological concepts that define the Yoruba cosmology on peaceful coexistence. The first is Alájobí (shared progeny or blood tie), and the other is Alájogbé (co-residentship). In Yoruba worldview, the two concepts, sociologists say, “are not mutually exclusive but function together to create a stable society.” While Alájobí establishes a person in their specific origin, Alájogbé widens the horizon by teaching individuals to live peacefully and harmoniously with people of diverse backgrounds and opposing views – either political or religious. This in essence means that in a society, Alájobí’s interest must take into account the values of the Alájogbé so that no interest is sacrificed for the other The situation in Yorubaland today is that ...

EFCC Arraigns Former Port Harcourt, Warri Refinery MDs, Dikko, Yisawu Over Alleged Money Laundering By Editor    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned the immediate past Managing Directors of Nigeria’s Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, Ahmed Adamu Dikko and Jimoh Yisawu, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja over alleged money laundering linked to refinery rehabilitation funds. According to court documents filed by the anti-graft agency, Dikko is facing a 12-count charge, while Yisawu is standing trial on an eight-count charge.  The charges border on alleged money laundering, abuse of office, concealment of illicit funds, and conducting large cash transactions outside the banking system in violation of Nigeria’s anti-money laundering laws. The EFCC alleged that Ahmed Adamu Dikko, the former Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, received suspicious payments from contractors engaged in refinery ...