Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the indefinite suspension of Dr. George Oshiapi Egabor, the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom in Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area.
According to a statement from the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the suspension follows a series of kidnapping and killing incidents within the monarch’s domain, and is aimed at addressing growing insecurity in the area.
In a related development, the traditional ruler’s secretary, Chief Peter Omiogbemhi, has been arrested in connection with a recent incident that led to the death of a Palace Chief, the late John Ikhamate.
Recall that on Monday, March 3, 2025, suspected kidnappers abducted a Catholic priest identified as Philip Ekeli and Peter Andrew, a seminarian.
The duo were abducted at about 11:30 pm at St. Peter Catholic Church in Iviukwa, near Agenebode in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State.
The Federal Government has announced full closure of the Ijora Bridge in Lagos, starting from April 27 2025. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made this known during an inspection of the bridge on Monday. While acknowledging the disruption the closure may cause, she emphasized that the move is critical for ensuring the safety of commuters and preventing further deterioration of the Ijora Bridge. Kesha emphasised the […]
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