At least seven people have been confirmed dead following a deadly attack on the Bum community in Chugwi, Vwang district of the Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred barely minutes into the New Year. The Berom Youths Moulder-Association (BYM) said the attack, allegedly carried out by suspected armed bandits, occurred […]
The Congress of Edo Movie Practitioners, an umbrella body comprising recognized guilds and professional associations within the motion picture industry in Edo State, hereby issues this formal statement regarding the unfortunate incident involving Dr Pedro Osaro Agbonifo-Obaseki in Benin City, Edo State. In a statement, the Congress said after careful review of reports and official […]
The Directors Guild of Nigeria has unequivocally condemned the act of brutality against Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki on Sunday in Benin City. According to a statement by the organization, Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki is not only a long-standing member of the Directors Guild of Nigeria but also a pioneer Nigerian filmmaker who has, for decades, […]
Residents of Benin witnessed a heightened security presence as officials of the Edo State Police Command conducted a coordinated road show across major streets of the Edo State Capital City. The exercise, described as a routine show of force, was aimed at reassuring residents and deterring criminal activities as the year 2026 approaches. Jolaade Ojo […]
The Benin Traditional Council has clarified its position regarding the unfortunate incident in which Dr. Pedro Obaseki was manhandled. In a statement signed by the secretary of Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, the Council said the incident in which Dr. Pedro Obaseki was manhandled was not authorized by the Oba of Benin. The Council emphasizes […]
The Edo State Police Command says it has launched an investigation into the public humiliation and assault on Nigerian Nollywood Icon, Politician and cultural advocate, Dr Don Pedro Obaseki, which occurred on Sunday, December 28th, in Benin City. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who disclosed this, said the Command is on the […]
The assault and public humiliation of Scholar, Media Veteran, Nollywood Icon and Cultural Advocate, Dr Pedro Obaseki, by Hoodlums in Benin City, Edo State, has sparked nationwide condemnation, raising fresh concerns over security lapses, and respect for the rule of law. Dr Pedro Obaseki was abducted on Sunday while playing football at Uwa Primary School, […]
The attack and public humiliation of Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki by a mob in Benin City on Sunday has continued to generate reactions and condemnation in Benin City. Dr. Don Pedro was reportedly at his regular football spot at Uwa Primary School when he was assaulted, harassed, and abducted. Dr. Don Pedro is an illustrious […]
A man identified as Amadin Williams, also known as “Old Soldier,” has been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, over the alleged killing of his friend, Eghosa Didi, in Oben Community, Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State. Crime Correspondent, Jolaade Ojo, reports that the suspect has been handed over to […]
Katsina State Governor and Chairman of the Northwest Governors’ Forum, Malam Dikko Radda, has expressed sorrow over the tragic attack on worshippers at a mosque in Borno State. Governor Radda described the incident as a cruel, senseless, and condemnable assault on innocent citizens engaged in worship, and on the sanctity of places of prayer. In […]
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