EXCLUSIVE: Eyewitness Narrates How Businesswoman Escaped Death as Estranged Husband Allegedly Sets Apartment Ablaze in Edo
Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting An arson attack marked the dawn of the New Year in Idumwonwina community, Ovia North-East Local Government Area, Edo State, when a 54-year-old Italy-based Nigerian businesswoman, Tina Uyi, narrowly escaped death after her estranged husband, Osaro Ahunwan, allegedly set her apartment on fire. An eyewitness, Mr. Abel, recounted the harrowing […]
Hold Jarrett Tenebe Responsible For Any Breakdown Of Law And Order In Edo – By Omorodion Omoregie
According to a widely shared social media post, Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Jarrett Tenebe, at a recent secret APC meeting, proposed a plan to break into the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal while the tribunal case is ongoing and make away with PDP documents. During the said meeting, their lawyer wisely advised […]
Just In: Gun Men Kidnap Edo Monarch, Shoot Dead Okada Rider
Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting His Royal Highness Friday Ehizojie, Onojie, the traditional ruler of Udo-Eguare, in Igueben local government area of Edo State, has been abducted by unknown gunmen. Truth Live News gathered that the monarch was alleged to have been kidnapped at a forest between Ubiaja, by the rest house junction in […]
Uromi Killings: Muslim Council Condemns Brutal Murder of 16 Travelers
The Muslim Congress (TMC) has expressed deep sadness over the brutal murder of 16 northern travelers in Uromi, Edo State, urging all affected communities to exercise restraint and resist retaliation. Violence only deepens wounds and perpetuates cycles of conflict, according to the council, which instead advocates for placing trust in the legal system to deliver […]
Touts Invade Oredo LGA Secretariat, Seek to Illegally Remove Elected Council Chair
Toba Owojaiye reporting Benin City, Edo State In a shocking development, the Oredo Legislative Clerk, in collaboration with Oredo HOLGA Dr. Osaheni Igbinigie and NULGE Chairman Mr. John Osabuohien, has been accused of orchestrating the impeachment of the duly elected Oredo Local Government Chairman through the use of impostors, thugs, and touts. […]
Oredo Council Chair, Tom Obaseki Queries Head of LG Administration Over Non-Payment of December, January Salaries
The duly elected Executive Chairman of Oredo Local Government, Dr. Tom Obaseki, has issued a query to the Head of Local Government Administration over the non-payment of December 2024 and January 2025 salaries for council workers. In a query letter cited by our correspondent and titled “Urgent Request for Explanation on Non-Payment of Salaries,” […]
Court Clears 16-Year-Old ‘Edo Pepper Soup’ Girl
By Our Correspondent A 16-year-old girl, Aishat Suleiman, widely known as the “Edo Pepper Soup Girl,” has been acquitted by a court in Edo State, bringing an end to a case that had captured public attention since October 2024. Aishat was accused of serving poisoned pepper soup to her ex-boyfriend, Emmanuel Elogie, […]