Police in Edo state have arrested one of the 1993 inmates who escaped during the jailbreaks at Oko and Benin prisons for killing neighbor who testified against him in court. BTLSBLOG earlier reported hoodlums broke into the premises of Benin Prison popularly known as White House and freed several inmates in …

Jailbreaks : Nigerian Correctional Service to publish names and photos of over 1500 fleeing inmates

Inmates of Benin Medium Security Correctional Centre and Oko Medium Security Correctional Centre who escaped from the facilities on Monday October 19, have been given till Friday October 23 to return voluntarily or face the wrath of the law.   Governor Godwin Obaseki gave the ultimatum while on an assessment tour of the …

One of Nigeria’s leading private television stations, Television Continental, TVC, is currently off air. A report says the TV station owned by the National Leader of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was burnt early Wednesday by an angry mob after suspected soldiers shot #EndSARS protesters at …

Two hoodlums were caught by vigilante while trying to break into people’s shops during curfew in Benin City, Edo State.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#   The incident happened at Adolor area, opposite UBTH on Tuesday afternoon, October 20.   It was gathered that members of the community vigilante group spotted the 4-man …

A soldier took to Twitter to advise his colleagues to desist from shooting at or harming End SARS protesters.   Kiemute tweeted: “Please my honourable military colleagues, I want to beg us all not to have a hand in away beat, shoot or hurt any protester for any reason, because; …

As protests against police brutality continue across the country, a woman, Ebohon Egbe Rebecca from Edo state, recounted how her 22-year-old briother was allegedly killed by the police in 2013 after labelling him a robber, an allegation that was cleared years later.   Taking to Facebook on Saturday, Rebecca recalled how …

#EndSARS: She did not kill anybody- Actress Lilian Afegbai reacts to claims her retired police officer mum killed a UNIBEN student

NDYM Condemns Attack On #EndSARS Protesters In Benin City, Calls On FG To Bring Perpetrators To Book A group under the aegis of Niger Delta Youth Movement.NDYM, Edo State Chapter has charged the Presidency, the Inspector General of Police, Edo State Government and other security agencies to set up a …

”He was only 21” Nigerian man shares heart wrenching story of how his brother was allegedly killed by SARS officers in 2018

Nigeria at 60: Full text of President Buhari’s Independence Day speech

Actress, Lilian Afegbai’s father dies at 80

Nigerian singer, Rema has called out the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) over the death of his father Justice Ikubor.   Justice Ikubor was said to be a high ranking member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State and former General Manager of the state-owned Ethiope Publishing Company before his …

Rema calls out PDP over the death of his father Justice Ikubor

APC suspends Governor Kayode Fayemi

I have no plans to return to APC- Governor Obaseki says as he visits Buhari after his re-election

Governor Godwin Obaseki has thanked Governor Nyesom Wike over the role he played in his re-election as the Governor of Edo state.   Obaseki who visited Wike on Wednesday September 23, stated that Governor Wike took him in after he was pushed out of the All Progressives Congress (APC).   He …

The rumor claiming that plans are being prepared to expel former National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, from the party following the unfavorable outcome of Edo gubernatorial election, has been debunked. The rumor claimed an Edo APC faction had written the national body of the party …

Drama in Lagos church as a man and his family disrupt wedding and insist the bride is already married

Mom killed, her baby injured as police chase suspected ‘Yahoo boy’ in Benin

Oshiomhole works for me, he is not my godfather – Ize-Iyamu

Popular social activist, Omoyele Sowore has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari over his endorsement of Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming Governorship election in Edo State. Recall that on Friday, InformationNigeria reported the endorsement of Ize-Iyamu in Abuja by President Buhari. Reacting to this …

The chances of Obaseki seeking reelection has narrowed in drastically as Hon Victor Edoror emerged the new Speaker Edo State House of Assembly. Reliable sources just hinted our reporters that Obaseki is considering withdrawing from the Governorship race. Recent developments suggest that Obaseki may have bought an expired ticket from the PDP. …

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Seven suspects including serving and dismissed soldiers have been arrested over the attack on a bullion van that lead to the death of four policemen in Ebonyi State.   LIB reported that the bullion van was coming from Enugu State when it was attacked in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state capital on …

Obaseki is not a threat because he is not even eligible to contest elections – Oshiomhole

Why We won’t Vote For Obaseki-Libya Returnees Open Up On Their Experiences Some Libya returnees in Edo State yesterday denounced the purported endorsement of Obaseki by one Eghe Igbinoba who claims to speak on behalf of Libya returnees. The Libya returnees known under the group name of National Association Of …

The two Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) involved in a public brawl which was captured in a viral video, have been demoted.   The naked tricycle rider who stood on the bonnet of the FRSC’s patrol vehicle during the incident which happened in Benin, Edo State has also been charged to court.   The case …

#BBNaija2020: Meet the 20 housemates for the fifth season

A 29-year-old man has paid the supreme price for telling his friend about a heavy sum his South Africa based elder brother sent to him for the completion of his (elder brother’s) housing project back home in Nigeria. Abuchi Wisdom Nwachukwu, was allegedly murdered by Moses, his friend and colleague, …

Nigerian singer and rapper, Divine Ikubor, known professionally as Rema, has a message for those criticizing his lyrics. The mavin artiste who is from Edo State, sometimes involves his native language/vibes while making music and some critics have pointed out they can’t make sense of what he says in his …

Adams Oshiomhole’s appeal which challenged his suspension as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been dismissed by a Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja. Justice Uchechukwu Onyemenam who led the 3-man panel which presided over the case, unanimously dismissed the appeal at the request of the former APC national …

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state says he is happy about the crisis rocking the ruling APC and prays that the party continues to make mistakes and remain in crisis.   Wike, a chieftain of the PDP, said this in a recent interview with Arise TV.   “I am happy that …

I’m happy APC is in crisis. I hope they continue to make mistakes – Governor Nyesom Wike

Former Governor of All Progressives Congress Chieftain, Bola Tinubu has commented on his dissolution of the party’s National Working Committee, suspension of Adams Oshiomhole as the party’s national chairman and contesting in the 2023 Presidential election.   Tinubu who disclosed that he is yet to decide on contesting in the …

PDP reacts to Governor Wike calling its leaders ‘tax collectors’

Court restrains Obaseki from participating in PDP primaries

Fire broke out on Monday morning at the popular Oba market in Benin, Edo State. Although the cause of the fire has not been confirmed, it is said to have begun at midnight. The Federal Fire Service Zone K tweeted, “At about 1:00hrs this morning Men of Federal Fire Service …

Buhari cannot manage his immediate family, let alone his party and Nigeria – Fayose

Some APC governors are supporting me – Governor Obaseki

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has reacted to the defection of Governor Godwin Obaseki to the Peoples Democratic Party and the suspension of the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Adams Oshiomhole.   Saraki who welcomed Obaseki to the PDP, said he ignored Oshiomhole’s verbal attack because he knew “a day …

Governor Obaseki joins PDP

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has upheld the suspension of Adams Oshiomole as member and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC.   Oshiomole had approached the court after a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja suspended him from office following a suit filed by some members …

“As much as I hate the death sentence, no punishment is too severe for a rapist” – Pastor Adeboye (Video)

Another female student raped and killed inside a church in Ibadan

APC screening committee disqualifies Godwin Obaseki

AAU Student impregnated by a Pastor reportedly dies due to complications from Abortion

I don’t believe I will get justice – Governor Obaseki says after APC screening

I don’t believe I will get justice – Governor Obaseki says after APC screening

’24 hours is not enough for me to hustle again’ – Mercy Aigbe cries out

Oshiomhole kicked against fuel subsidy removal under Obasanjo – Atiku

Governor Obaseki sued for ‘certificate forgery’

Uwaila Omozuwa wanted to be a minister and preach the word of God before she was raped and murdered – Sister reveals

Reps reject castration as punishment for rapists

#JusticeForUwa: New video shows Uwaila Omozuwa’s last moments on hospital bed as she fought her life before she died.

Actress Funke Akindele blasts troll who blamed Uwaila Omozuwa for her rape and murder

Legendary singer, Majek Fashek is dead

#JusticeforUWA: Heartbreaking video shows Uwa Omozuwa’s mum wailing as her father speaks on when he first saw her corpse

#JusticeForUwa: One of the suspects linked to the rape and murder of Miss Vera Uwaila Omozuwa has been arrested (video)

One day you will pay for your barbaric crimes – Don Jazzy slams rapists and their enablers

#JusticeforUWA: Don Jazzy, Tacha and others react to the death of UNIBEN female student

Direct Primaries: Mercy Johnson’s Husband, Prince Odi Okojie narrates ordeal with Obaseki

“I confronted my Benin girlfriend about her flirtatiousness, she then threatened to lock me in a bottle if I breakup with her”

I sleep with her whenever the urge comes – Dad who impregnated his daughter

Police, NSCDC Officers Beat Up Soldier For Refusing To Wear Face Mask

COVID-19: Heal one patient and get $1,000 -Witches group challenges Apostle Suleman

DSS operatives seal residence of Obaseki’s ex-CoS, arrests Aides

Policewoman Opetodolapo Badmos mourns colleague who died of Coronavirus

JUST IN: Obaseki’s Chief of Staff resigns

Gov Obaseki, Keyamo, Dino Melaye, Ben Bruce, others react to the death of President Buhari’s Chief of Staff Abba Kyari

IG confirms arrest of four suspected killers of Afenifere leader’s daughter, declares gang leader wanted

Coronavirus lockdown: Taxi driver strips naked after his vehicle was impounded by security operatives in Abuja (videos)

How COVID-19 Shutdown Saved Lives In The Horrific Ondo Explosion

Foodstuff Prices Soar In Delta As Residents Threaten To Defy Lockdown

11 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Nigeria; total now 81.

Yahoo Yahoo Woman Sentenced To 2 Years Imprisonment For Fraud

COVID-19: Presidency orders Reps members to submit selves for screening

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome donates ₦1 Billion building to Benson Idahosa University. – Photos

The APC chairman Adams Oshiomhole begs for forgiveness, asks APC members to withdraw court cases against him

A member of the Living Faith Church a.k.a Winners Chapel, Uwasota branch in Benin, Edo state, Nosa Aigbogun has accused one Pastor Gideon Oyedepo, who he says is the younger brother of the founder and General Overseer of the Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, of slapping him. Recounting his alleged ordeal, Nosa said; …

Officials of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) have been arrested for robbery in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, southern Nigeria. Naija News understands that a post on social media network, Facebook by Gwamnishu Harrison, a popular human right activist, said two Nigerians were robbed by SARS officials under the Edo State …

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Jabi on Wednesday ordered the suspension of the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, pending the determination of a substantive suit. The judge, Danlami Senchi, gave the order following an application of interlocutory injunction asking the court to …

A social media user, Ikwonoebe Jude has debunked claims of being the cab driver who drove the Italian man confirmed to have coronavirus from Lagos to Ogun State. Some media platforms had reported that the man who was diagnosed with the deadly disease, fled from the hospital he was admitted in …

Larian Oshomah Edemode, an ex-student of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, has been arrested after he allegedly crushed his girlfriend, Patience Adibe, with his car in front of their flat in Benin, leading to her death. According to instablog9ja, the fatal incident occurred on Tuesday 11th February, 2020 around 5pm. …

The air in Ikhuewn community, Benin City, Edo State, was filled with tension today as a man who claims to be a wizard, identified as Success, was spotted in a parked car belonging to one Papa Benjamin. An eyewitness revealed that the neighborhood was woken up by the scream of …

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has declared that the government cannot provide everyone with jobs and requested Nigerian youths to seek other means of employment. This was contained in a statement released by the Deputy Director/Head of Press of the ministry, Charles Akpan. This was stated by …

The police in Anambra, Onitsha arrested one Apostle Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere Odumeje on Friday for allegedly burying charm in his church premises in Anambra. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the identity of what the suspect buried was unknown though residents around the church, located along 88B BIDA Road in …

  Everybody was in shock at Ebelle community in Edo State as a man returns his wife to her parents saying the woman vagina is too wide. The community was amused at how the man identified as Osamudiame Iyobosa could be that childish as to return his legally married wife for …

A man was allegedly caught after he disguised as a Muslim female wearing a ruband to sleep with a married woman while her husband was away. A social media user, The_Seeker76, shared pictures of a man wearing a ruband as a female Muslim being accused of constantly sneaking into the …

Omowunmi Micheal, the ringleader of a human trafficking syndicate who allegedly specializes in selling young girls out for prostitution has been arrested. The 30-year-old suspect, was arrested at her Iyana-Ipaja home by operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC), Lagos State command. The suspect revealed that she …

Court orders FG to re-open prosecution of Dele Giwa’s killers

Rivers state police command have arrested three officers for kidnapping and extorting the sum of $3,000 from two men in the state. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore Follow Us On Threads Rivers police PPRO, Grace Iringe-Koko, announced the arrest in Port Harcourt on Monday while revealing that the money …

Marlian Records boss, Naira Marley releases a new song amidst the controversy trailing the demise of his ex-signee, Mohbad. It would be recalled that the ex-signee of Naira Marley passed on some months ago, which birthed the arrest of the singer and his colleagues who later gained freedom after a while in custody. …

A Nigerian lady has surprised many by incorporating an Indian theme into her wedding ceremony. The video was shared to a page on Instagram, dbou_novelette, specially dedicated to their wedding ceremony. The enthusiastic lady was captured dressed like an Indian bride while her husband who is a doctor was looking good in …

THE “Big 5” wealth markets-South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, and Morocco-are home to 56% of Africa’s high-net-worth individuals and more than 90% of its billionaires, according to Henley & Partners’ 2023 Africa Wealth Report, as reported by BusinessDay. The luxury of these mansions reflects their owners’ wealth and success, providing …

THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, had raided a “skuchies” factory operated by a 28-year-old at Moniya. Btlsblog reports that skuchies is a Chapman drink laced with hard drugs. NDLEA’s spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi, made this disclosure on Sunday in Abuja, saying that 76.6kg of Indian hemp, 134gm of …

  In Nigeria, politicians are elected to serve in the Senate as representatives of their people. Asides from being the people’s mouthpiece, some of these senators have already established businesses and investments that sum up to their estimated net worth and wealth. The article contains the richest senators in Nigeria …

Popular fashion brand, Ashluxe has paid homage to late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti with its Kalakuta Republic collection. At a recently held fashion event in Lagos, Ashluxe said the collection, is a tribute to Fela’s indomitable spirit, and the legacy of the music icon’s Kalakuta Republic. The fashion was an …

Christmas, a globally celebrated holiday, holds deep significance for Christians and transcends cultural and religious boundaries. At its core, Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the central figure in Christian theology. The nativity story, chronicled in the Gospels, unfolds in Bethlehem, where Mary gives birth to Jesus in a …

Nigerian comedian, Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, popularly known as Mr Jollof, has called out singer Duncan Mighty for allegedly refusing to show up for his concert in Warri, Delta State, after being paid N3 million. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore Follow Us On Threads He said he paid the singer …