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Bodies of 2 Kidnapped Cameroonian Women Found

Anambra police confirm recovery of two Cameroonian women's bodies from Omambala River after kidnapping. Two suspects arrested, one remains at large. Families identify victims.

NGO Commends Okpebholo Over Presco Land Controversy

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo earns praise for swiftly disowning an unauthorized land revocation notice against Presco Plc, reinforcing investor confidence and transparent governance.

Edo Governor: I'll Resign if Tinubu Loses 2027

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo makes stunning pledge to resign if President Tinubu fails to win Edo in 2027 elections. Read full details about APC's dominance claims.

Edo Governor sacks EDOGIS MD over land dispute

Governor Monday Okpebholo fires EDOGIS MD Dr. Tony Ikpasajah for unauthorized revocation of 13,545 hectares from Presco Plc. New merit-based appointments for permanent secretaries announced.

Edo Govt Denies Revoking Presco Land Rights

Edo State government refutes an unauthorised notice revoking Presco Plc's land rights. Read the official statement and analysis on the state's commitment to investor protection.

Over 75% of Trafficked Victims Are Children

ICMPD reveals over 75% of trafficked victims in West Africa are children. NAPTIP and Edo State launch teacher training to combat trafficking through education.

All 38 Eruku Church Kidnap Victims Rescued Alive

Christ Apostolic Church in Kwara celebrates as all 38 kidnapped members from Eruku attack are rescued alive. Pastor Emmanuel Akeredolu confirms miraculous rescue at Government House Clinic.

MOWAA shuns Edo Assembly over court proceedings

Museum of West African Art authorities refuse to appear before Edo Assembly committee investigating N3.8bn state funds, citing pending court case. Full details of the standoff.

NDLEA arrests influencer over cannabis-laced sweets

NDLEA Edo arrests social media influencer Praise Nwogu and partner Ebong Oghosa for producing and promoting cannabis-infused brownies online. The agency warns against evolving drug trafficking methods.

TikToker arrested for fake kidnapping in Edo

Edo Police arrest 24-year-old Osarobo Omoyemen for staging her own kidnapping in TikTok video. She confessed to creating false content to attract social media followers. Read full details.

Mass School Abduction in Nigeria: 300+ Students Taken

Gunmen kidnapped 315 students and teachers from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State, marking Nigeria's second mass school abduction within one week. Read about the nation's troubling history of kidnappings.

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