Edo NDLEA intensifies crackdown on drug pedlers, arrests 46 suspects with 33,977.644 kg of drugs

The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its crackdown on drug traffickers with the coordinated raid on Ihama Road and other drug flashpoints within the state. The raid culminated in the apprehension of 46 suspected drug traffickers, the seizure of nearly 40,000kg of assorted illicit drugs and the…

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ICPC secures conviction of civil servant in Edo over double salary fraud

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a civil servant, Mr. Ewere Morgan Eseosa, for receiving double salaries in gross violation of anti-corruption laws. Following a detailed investigation, the commission uncovered that Mr. Eseosa had been simultaneously drawing salaries from two separate government entities: the University of…

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CUPP slams Okpebholo over threat to Peter Obi, describes gov’s action as “thuggery”

Gov Okpebholo The leadership of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has condemned the threat issued to Peter Obi by the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo. In a statement issued on Friday, the national publicity Secretary of CUPP, Peter Ameh, said Okpebholo’s action towards the former governor of Anambra state is disgraceful. Also…

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