A Benin City-based socialite, Kelly Okungbowa, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice C. A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court in Benin City. Okungbowa faces charges related to Naira abuse and mutilation, specifically for spraying and trampling on N300,000 in Naira notes during events in November 2024 and…
The Edo State Police Command has successfully apprehended five suspects, including the dethroned Ohen of Okhoromi, Ovbokhan Igbinovia Kelvin, in a collaborative operation between the Command’s Intelligence and Rapid Response Squad and the Anti-Kidnapping Squad. The arrest marks a significant breakthrough in the Command’s efforts to combat crime and criminality in the state.The suspects, who…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has linked a suspected internet fraudster to money laundering activities totaling over $300,000. The suspect was among 35 individuals arrested in Auchi, Edo State, following credible intelligence about their involvement in fraudulent online activities. The suspect, described as a “picker” or “azaman” in internet fraud terminology, allegedly collected…
Edo State’s newly sworn-in Governor, Monday Okpebholo, made significant moves within his first 24 hours in office. He dissolved the executive boards of all state agencies, effective immediately, and relieved permanent secretaries and political appointees of their duties. Affected appointees must hand over government properties to senior officers.Okpebholo in same line of action suspended revenue…
The Edo State government has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) Transition Committee of raising false alarms about not receiving necessary documents for a smooth transition. According to Chris Nehikhare, the state’s Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, the APC committee, led by Dr. Pius Odubu, has been absent from crucial meetings, indicating their unwillingness to…