Breaking News : Biggest Shopping Mall in Benin, Phil Hallmark Razed Down completely by fire, Goods worth millions of naira destroyed

Arguably the Biggest Shopping Mall in Benin, Edo State… Phil Hallmark has be razed by fire.. With goods worth millions of naira burnt down to the ground.
The fire started in the building around 3:00am although the cause is yet to be disclosed..
More Details on this later.

ABOMINATION! 17-Year-Old Daughter Raped By Her Own Father In Benin City, Edo State

An Egor Chief Magistrates’ Court in Benin, Edo, on Friday sentenced 40-year-old Lucky Idahosa to 14 years imprisonment for raping his 17-year-old daughter.

After been accused by the court, he confessed and told the court that,  he did the act at his residence 37, Upper S and T Barracks Street, Off Uselu-Lagos Road, Benin because of money ritual that he could barely feeds his family. 

What a pity!!! Father having canal knowledge with her own "blood for that matter "

See!!! Photos Of Students Sitting Naked At Their School In Benin City

The picture has been trending online, Students spotted sitting on the bare floor at Queen Idia College in Benin.

The Government should do something about it by providing school facilities.

Security Guard Electrocuted In Edo State(Photo)

A middle-aged man, simply identified as Benjamin, has been
electrocuted in Benin, the Edo State capital.
It was learnt that the deceased was a security guard in the building
located on Federal road, in Egor Local Government Area of the state.
He was said to have assisted some bricklayers working within the
building when the incident occurred.


An eyewitness explained that the deceased had attempted to disconnect a
borehole from electricity supply when he was electrocuted on
Wednesday.

The incident attracted sympathisers, who gathered to catch a glimpse of
the corpse, even as some of them cried as a result of the circumstance
leading to Benjamin's death.

According to a source, the victim was rushed to the Central Hospital in
Benin, where he was reportedly confirmed dead.

A resident in the area said that Benjamin died before he could get any
medical attention.
"People were shouting; we thought a snake or a rabbit was being killed.

When we came in, we saw that someone had been electrocuted.

"We took him to the hospital, but before we got there, he gave up. He
was working with the bricklayers."

Efforts to reach the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Osifo Abiodun,
were not successful as calls put across to his mobile phone rang out.
But the brother of the deceased, Randy Mandi, who expressed shock over
the development, said that he was told that other workers in the building
fled when the incident occurred.
He, however, noted that the matter was reported to the police, saying, "I
was informed that my brother was dead. When I came around, I saw him
(deceased) on the ground.

"When I asked about the bricklayers who were working in the building, I
was told that they ran away. Now, we are looking for them. We have
called the police."

( PunchNg)

Breaking News!! Edo approves appointment of new Oba

The Ed0 State Government has approved the appointment of the Edaiken
N'Uselu, His Royal Highness, Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, as the new Oba
of Benin.


It explained that the approval was in line with Section 19 (1) of the
Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law, 1979 (as amended), adding that the
appointment takes effect from April 29, 2016.

According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor,
the approval was contained in a letter dated May 24, 2016, and signed
by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere.

Part of the letter titled, Appointment of His Royal Highness, Edaiken
N'Uselu, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, as the Oba of Benin, read,
"It is hereby notified for general information that in exercise of the
powers conferred by Section 19 (1) of the Traditional Rulers and
Chiefs Law, 1979 (as amended) and by virtue of all other laws enabling
it in that behalf, the Executive Council of the Edo State Government
of Nigeria has approved the appointment of His Royal Highness Edaiken
N'Uselu, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa as the Oba of Benin, with
effect from April 29, 2016."

(PUNCH)

OSHIOMOLE'S DEPUTY CHEATS DEATH DURING ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT

Shooters on Saturday opened fire on the Edo State Deputy Governor, Dr.
Pius Odubu, and his convoy in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area
of the state. It was assembled that a policeman, an agent of the
Department of State Security and three different persons were harmed
during the assault and were taken to an undisclosed hospital.



Odubu had last Wednesday formally declared his intention to contest
the September 10 gubernatorial election in the state under the All
Progressives Congress amidst wide speculation that his decision did
not go down well with Governor Adams Oshiomhole. It was learnt that
the former lawmaker had earlier been denied access to the party's
secretariat in Fugar, allegedly on the instruction of an official at
the Government House.

Odubu was expected to meet with party delegates from the area but met
the secretariat locked. The situation was said to have angered some
delegates, who later forced the gate open to enable the deputy
governor meet with them. He was said to have left for Auchi and was
meeting with some delegates when the gunmen suddenly appeared, firing
gunshots at his convoy.

A source, who did not want to be mentioned, told punchng that Odubu
was not injured in the attack.

"No, he was not injured but two our security
men were injured. It was in Etsako West, in
Auchi.

"We ran for our dear lives. They injured a
policeman, an SSS operative and three civilians
and destroyed canopies. We learnt that they
were paid N1m to carry out the attack," the
source said.

Efforts by our correspondent to reach the
Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Osifo
Abiodun, were not successful.

Calls put across to the Chief Press Secretary to
the Deputy Governor, Mr. Kelly Odaro, also
went unanswered.

A police source confirmed the attack.
He said, "It is true from the information we
have heard."

Source- Nan

Oba of Benin dies

The Oba of Benin, Omo n'Oba Erediauwa Akpolokpolo , is dead.


He died on Friday afternoon. His death was announced few minutes ago
by the Iyase of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe

The late monarch has been battling an unknown illness since last year.

Source: the Nation Newspaper online
Link: thenationonlineng.net/oba-benin-dies/