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    Tragedy In Benin As Tanker Fire Claims Life

    Tragedy struck in Benin City, Edo State capital in the early hours of Friday following an outbreak of fire in an accident involving a petroleum tanker conveying diesel and a Mercedes Benz station wagon. The accident which occurred opposite the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, Ugbowo was said to have claimed a life and left […] More

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    Edo Govt to Tackle Human Trafficking Cartel

     Godwin Obaseki, Edo State Governor, has described human trafficking as the greatest security challenge facing his administration and has vowed to deploy the state’s powers and resources to destroy the illicit trade.  Edo is one of the states where human trafficking is rife. Over the years, many of its youths, particularly young girls, are lured by […] More

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    Edo Set to Revive Sport

    The Edo State Government is set to revive sports in the state. This follows the submission of two proposed bills: The Edo Sports Commission Bill and the Sports Trust Fund Bill by an 11 member committee set up by the state government for that purpose. Receiving the documents at Government House in Benin City, Godwin […] More