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Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has warned unrepentant cult members who refuse to renounce their membership in cult-related activities that his administration will show them no mercy. Governor Okpebholo gave the warning during a mass voluntary renunciation and denunciation of cultism, themed “Restitution, Rehabilitation and Safer Edo State,” held at the Sir Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub on Airport Road, Benin City. The governor commended the youths who publicly renounced their membership of various cult groups, saying they had chosen the right path to save their lives and spare their families further pain. He said his administration would continue its fight against crime and criminality until Edo State was safe for residents. “On our part, we are not afraid to go after cultists and criminal elements in the state. Please take the message back to those that have not changed, they still have the power to renounce because if they are caught, there will be no mercy,...

‎Chris Akhabue, Edo  ‎ ‎Two popular clerics, Pastor Margaret Agbonifo and Pastor Obby Okeke, have commended Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo for his administration’s efforts to tackle insecurity, while urging him to address bad roads across the state. ‎ ‎The clerics spoke during the 2026 Harvest of Family Intercessory Ministries (FIM) International Inc., attended by the governor and top officials of his administration. The delegation also visited Christian Brethren Ministries (CBM) to celebrate Okeke’s 65th birthday. ‎ ‎Agbonifo, the vision bearer of FIM, praised the governor for his efforts to combat kidnapping, cultism, banditry and other criminal activities in the state. ‎ ‎“I want to thank you for the way you are addressing insecurity across the state, especially the way you have fought kidnapping, cultism, banditry and other forms of criminality in the state. The state is very peaceful today,” she said. ‎ ‎She attributed the improvement in security to what she d...

‎Chris Akhabue, Edo  ‎ ‎Two popular clerics, Pastor Margaret Agbonifo and Pastor Obby Okeke, have commended Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo for his administration’s efforts to tackle insecurity, while urging him to address bad roads across the state. ‎ ‎The clerics spoke during the 2026 Harvest of Family Intercessory Ministries (FIM) International Inc., attended by the governor and top officials of his administration. The delegation also visited Christian Brethren Ministries (CBM) to celebrate Okeke’s 65th birthday. ‎ ‎Agbonifo, the vision bearer of FIM, praised the governor for his efforts to combat kidnapping, cultism, banditry and other criminal activities in the state. ‎ ‎“I want to thank you for the way you are addressing insecurity across the state, especially the way you have fought kidnapping, cultism, banditry and other forms of criminality in the state. The state is very peaceful today,” she said. ‎ ‎She attributed the improvement in security to what she d...

‎The Energy and Maritime Reporters of Nigeria (EMR) has announced its partnership with the forthcoming Port Harcourt Tourism Conference ‘Special’ 2026, scheduled to hold from November 17 to 22, 2026 at the NUJ Complex, Rivers State Council, Port Harcourt, with the theme: “Promoting Nigeria's Vast Tourism Opportunities, Exposing Untapped And Hidden Tourism Potentials”. ‎ ‎ ‎In a statement signed and made available to the press by the National Secretary, Saviour Ekpe, Ph.D, the six-day conference, organised by Encyclopedia Nigeria Limited in collaboration with its partners, is expected to bring together tourism experts, investors, government representatives, hospitality operators, aviation industry stakeholders, tourism organisations, media professionals and other key players in the sector. ‎Speaking on the partnership, the organiser of the conference and Lagos State Chairman of the Energy and Maritime Reporters of Nigeria, Princess Happiness Aduku said the event was desi...

The President of Aiguobasinmwin Movement Worldwide, Mr. Iyamu Osaro Culture, has warned former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, to steer clear of Edo State and desist from what he described as provocative comments about the Edo people, their heritage and the revered Benin throne. Iyamu, who spoke at a press conference in Benin City, said the peaceful disposition of the Edo people should not be mistaken for weakness or cowardice. He said the briefing was prompted by what he described as persistent attacks and derogatory remarks by Dokubo concerning the Edo Nation and the Benin monarchy. According to him, the Edo people had deliberately maintained decorum despite what he described as repeated public statements capable of provoking them. “We have imbibed the culture of decorum in the face of the incessant rants of one Asari Dokubo, who parades himself as a traditional ruler, but whose ways, manners and public outbursts are far demeaning of that exalted position,” he ...

The leadership and stakeholders of Orogho Dukedom in Ugu Ward, Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, have rejected allegations of poor administration, financial impropriety and marginalisation against the Enogie, His Royal Highness Prince Patrick Osayende Akenzua. The stakeholders described the allegations as unfounded and an attempt by some individuals to undermine the traditional and administrative structures of the community. Their reaction followed a recent press conference in Benin City where Osahon Imaru, Dr Israel Igbe and others called for intervention by the Oba of Benin, Edo State Government and other authorities. The group had alleged that Orogho was being administered under an unpopular system and raised concerns about the leadership of the dukedom. However, the Orogho community, through its Secretary, Ikponwosa Osayomore, elder Godwin Aguebor and youth representative Vincent Aiyeki, said Imaru and his associates lacked the mandate to speak for the comm...