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Man inhumanity to man indeed! Police in Edo state have arrested the security guard of a Nigerian Army officer, Afisatu Ajuya, who connived with eight others to stab his boss to death, stole her properties and afterwards set her body on fire at her home on Ugiagbe stree, off First Ugbor road in Oredo local government area of Edo state on Saturday January 27th. According to reports, Ajuya who is reportedly a Major in the Army, had returned from a trip outside the state on the day of the incident and was received by her security guard who is a hausa man. The guard helped her to take her traveling bag into her house where she lived alone as her children are said to be residing abroad. The guard reportedly sneaked into the house later at night with his accomplices, stabbed her multiple times with metal objects and then began to move some of her properties. The guard thereafter set her body on fire to cover the crime. He then called on their neighbors that their home was on fire. ...

As tension continues to mount in some parts of the country conscerning the recent killings which has claimed many lives and 73 in Benue state. The Department of States Services has release their report claiming that  the Islamic State in West Africa network are operating within some North Central and South-South sections of Nigeria, PUNCH reports. The DSS said their presence may be responsible for the recent killings recorded in Benue State and other parts of the country. This information is said to be contained in an intelligence report presented to President Muhammadu Buhari by security agencies, including the Department of State Service. A top government official who spoke on the condition of anonymity told journalists on Sunday that the security organisations told the President that the ISWA network is using foreign terrorists and recruiting young men to fight and kill innocent persons “ostensibly to exacerbate tensions along the county’s ethnic, religious and regiona...

 Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) dealt a big blow to the camp of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state on Friday, with the decamping of major PDP heavyweights, including Member representing Egor/Ikpoba Okha Federal Constituency, Honourable Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma and former gubernatorial aspirant of the PDP, Matthew Iduoriyekemwen. The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki led the party leadership to receive Hon. Agbonayinma and Hon. Iduoriyekemwen and their followers at its Mega Rally, which hosted party chieftains and members across the state, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Governor Obaseki, who welcomed the new members of the party, said that they have further swelled the ranks of the party to become an indomitable force in the state, adding that they would enjoy all due benefits as party members

 Rev. Maurizio Pallu has been kidnapped by gunmen in Edo state. Accirding to Italian Media, the 63-year-old priest was snatched last Thursday in broad daylight by armed men just outside of Benin City. "Pope Francis has been informed about the Italian priest Maurizio Pallu kidnapped in Nigeria and he is praying for him," chief Vatican spokesman Greg Burke wrote on Twitter on Friday evening. Vatican Radio said Pallu, who had been stationed in Nigeria for three years, was travelling with a group of four other people when they were attacked and robbed by armed men who took Pallu but let the others go. Archbishop John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan, who confirmed the incident to TV2000, an Italian Catholic TV channel, said that the security forces are doing everything possible to find him. "For the moment, we don't have any good news but we are confident and will continue to hope that Father Maurizio will be freed," he added. More photos and post below... ...

A Former Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon Elisabeth Ativie, has told the new leadership of the Assembly that she has sold one of the official vehicles, a Lexus SUV 2016 model, given to her when she was Speaker.

The typical  Nigerian way as always. It was a free-for-all fight yesterday at he Edo state House of Assembly.

The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has assigned portfolios to 18 commissioners he inaugurated recently.

These photos of abattoir at Ikpoba slope in Edo State was shared Jefferson Uwoghiren. It seem its the  most dirtiest .. More photos below....

Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has employ radical measures in tackling unemployment  in the state.

Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki has appointed 18 commissioners and forwarded their names to the State House of Assembly for confirmation.

A Court of Appeal, sitting in Benin on Friday upheld the election of Edo governor, Godwin Obaseki, of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

There was a little pandemonium in Edo state after cattle's in large numbers storm classes of  Ohovbe Primary School Ikpoba, Okha LGA of Edo state putting academic activities on hold.

The governor of Edo State ,  Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, announced the appointment of 192 Special Assistants, a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie contained.

Edo Government on Thursday commenced the demolition of buildings with unapproved plans with the demolition of a shopping complex in Benin worth about N800 million.

The immediate past governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomole and his wife Iara, visited Edo Internally Displaced Persons settling in Ohugua and donated cash and food items to them. The ex governor and his wife, Iara also interacted with children at the camp during their visit. See more photos..

A former Edo State APC Governorship aspirant,Chief Blessing Agbomhere was on Monday assaulted by thugs at the Benin Airport after he arrived from Abuja.

The Pensioners in Edo, on Tuesday, in Benin protested over the non-harmonization of their pension since 2008.

Election petitions tribunal sitting in Benin, Edo State, has affirmed the victory of Godwin Obaseki as the winner of the gubernatorial elections held on September 28, 2016.

Benin hunter identified as Isah Anavberokhai of Iyakpi South Ibie Kingdom in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo state has been hailed for killing a Buffalo.

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state made some interesting and inspiring revelations at his wedding thanksgiving service. Many were shocked to hear that he met his new wife, Iara Fortes , a v!rg!n. His words: