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Edo Housewarming Turns Deadly: Man Allegedly Kills Childhood Friend

A tragic incident unfolded in Edo State’s Oben Community where a man allegedly killed his childhood friend during a housewarming party.

95News•12/28/2025

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NDLEA Seizes Over 1,000kg of Cannabis in Edo, Arrests Two Suspects

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made a significant bust in Edo State, seizing an astounding 1,046 kilograms of cannabis and apprehending two suspects. This strategic operation dealt a major blow to a drug supply chain that had been under surveillance, disrupting plans for distribution across neighboring states. The NDLEA reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling drug networks and prosecuting all involved.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/27/2025

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Police Launch Manhunt for Edo Man Who Bathed Girlfriend With Acid

The Edo State Police Command has begun a manhunt for one Timothy Gilbert, accused of bathing his 40-year-old girlfriend, Angela Ogah, with acid during a violent attack in Benin City.

95News•11/26/2025

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Edo Assembly Launches Investigation Into MOWAA Funding and Operations

The Edo State House of Assembly has launched a formal investigation into the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) to scrutinize its funding structure, operational transparency, and management of cultural heritage projects. This probe follows public concerns over financial accountability and aims to ensure integrity, clarity, and full compliance with state laws in handling Edo’s cultural assets.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/20/2025

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Police arrest 21 Edo secondary school pupils over alleged cultism

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command confirmed the arrest of 21 students of Ogioma Public Secondary School in Benin City, aged between 14 and 17, after they were allegedly caught plotting a violent cult-related assault on Osemwende Public Secondary School.

95News•11/17/2025

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NGO to train 750,000 Nigerians as first responders

The Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) announced its ambitious First Responders Scheme, which aims to create a nationwide network of trained volunteers capable of providing immediate assistance during emergencies.

95News•11/17/2025

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MOWAA Restates Commitment to Benin Royal Palace Over Bronze Heritage

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has reaffirmed its respect for the Benin Royal Palace and clarified that it has no dispute with the Oba of Benin over the custody of the Benin Bronzes. The institution emphasized its shared commitment with the royal court and Edo State Government to preserve and showcase Nigeria’s cultural heritage responsibly, ensuring that all repatriated artifacts are handled with transparency and respect for traditional authority.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/10/2025