Tag: Benin
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Nearly 5,000 people displaced by Nigeria’s communal violence arrive in Benin
Nearly 5,000 people, displaced by Nigeria’s communal violence, have arrived at Beninese villages in Pobè, a border commune located about 100 km from Cotonou, PANA learned on Saturday from sources close to the authorities of the commune. They said 4,477 people made up of 2,163 men and 2,314 women have taken refuge in the commune…
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Accident: 4 burnt to death on Ijebu Ode-Benin expressway
No fewer than four persons were burnt to death on Sunday in a lone accident involving a 14-passenger commercial bus at Atoyo, inbound Ogbere on Ijebu Ode -Benin expressway. Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, the Public Relations Officer, Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta. Akinbiyi, who said that the…
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Security in Benin city worsens amid cult killings
The security situation in Benin city, the Edo capital has taken a turn for the worse following a jump in cases of kidnapping, armed robbery and cult-related killings, checks have revealed. The upsurge in the crimes was first noticed since the #ENDSARS protests that led to the release of no fewer than 1900 from two…
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100L UNIBEN student, Uwaila, gang-raped, murdered inside church buried
It was an atmosphere full of emotions on Friday during the service of songs and burial of the 100 Level Microbiology student of University of Benin (UNIBEN), Uwaila Vera Omozuwa, who was gangraped and murdered inside a Redeemed Christian Church of God parish in Edo State. The cleric in charge of Peace Sanctuary of the…
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![BREAKING: Prisoners freed after jailbreak in Edo as thugs hijack #EndSars protest [+Video]](https://thenewsguru.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RevolutionNow-Osun-protest.jpg)
BREAKING: Prisoners freed after jailbreak in Edo as thugs hijack #EndSars protest [+Video]
By Emma Ovuakporie #EndSARS protest was on Monday hijacked by rampaging thugs who attacked and freed inmates from Benin Custodian Facility in Edo State. A reliable source privy to this development told TheNewsGuru (TNG) that the hoodlums had stormed the custodian facility at about 9am chanting war songs and attacking prison officials. “At a stage,…
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JUST IN: FG finally agrees to repair Benin-Sapele-Warri expressway
The federal government (FG) has finally agreed to carry out repairs work on the ever busy Benin-Sapele-Warri expressway. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) had earlier reported on the bad state of the road from the death trap fringes of Benin City through the horrible Ologbo axis to gully-prone Oghara, wobbly Sapele bridges and the outskirts of Warri. Also,…
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GRAPHIC VIDEOS: Two confirmed dead, scores injured as hoodlums shoot #EndSARS protesters in Benin
At least two persons have been confirmed dead and scores injured as hoodlums fired gun shots at #EndSARS protesters in Benin, capital of Edo state. One of the dead protesters was identified simply as Ikpomwosa. The peaceful protest by hundreds of youths which began at the city centre, later turned bloody, as the hoodlums clashed…
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![Travellers lament as Benin-Warri expressway remains impassable [PHOTOS]](https://thenewsguru.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FilePhoto-18.jpg)
Travellers lament as Benin-Warri expressway remains impassable [PHOTOS]
Travellers have lamented the situation of the federal government expressway from Benin to Warri as the state of the road is nothing to write home about. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the expressway from the death trap fringes of Benin City through horrible Ologbo axis to gully-prone Oghara, wobbly Sapele bridges and outskirts of Warri is a…
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Oba of Benin finally breaks silence on Obaseki’s re-election
The Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II, on Tuesday solicited the support of all Edo sons and daughters as well as other residents for the re-elected Gov. Godwin Obaseki in order for him to succeed. The monarch made the call in a statement signed by the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Mr Frank Irabor.…
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#EdoDecides2020: Wike’s hotel in Benin surrounded by over 300 armed policemen, PDP raises alarm
Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force have allegedly laid siege at the Hotel where Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State is lodged. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG, reports that Wike is the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council for the Edo Governorship election. TNG reports that the Edo State governorship election is scheduled to…