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Edo Govt Offers Amnesty To Cultists, Illegal Arms Owners

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May 30, 2025

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The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, is offering amnesty to cultists and those in possession of illegal arms.

Governor Okpebholo said this on Tuesday while meeting with the leaders of Obagie, Oke-Oroma, and Amagba communities over land and insecurity concerns in Benin City.

In a statement by Fred Itua, his Chief Press Secretary, the governor called on them to surrender to authorities in exchange for the amnesty.

While reinstating his administration’s resolve to develop the proposed new city around the communities, the governor said a technical committee will soon be announced to handle the restitution of cult members and criminally-minded youths in a bid to reduce the menace of violent crime, including kidnapping.

The governor said a major component of the amnesty programme for such youths will include skills acquisition and empowerment programmes to make them useful to themselves and society in the long run.

He assured the visiting community leaders of his support to bring about lasting peace in their communities, especially as the government embarks on the development of the new city in their domain.

According to him, peace will be restored to all restive communities in the State, including Obagie, Oke-oroma, and Amagba in Benin City.

He, however, assured that the government was ready to listen to the victims of demolition by the immediate-past administration.

“Those whose properties were affected should see the Committee on Land Resolution with their papers,” he said.

On the development of LOT ‘A’ in the new city plan, the governor said that the government will look around and protect the traditional sites in the process of developing the new town, while those in LOT ‘B’ can come forward with their documents to the committee once the process commences.

Governor Okpebholo also added that the government was ready to carry out a regularization of land properties in the affected areas so that property owners could have their lands backed in other LOTS.

He, however, called on property owners in the state to register their properties with the Edo Geographical Information System.

“Survey your land and register it with Edo GIS so that you can collect your land titles,” the governor said.

In their reaction, the community assured the Governor of their total support, especially in the development of the LOT ‘A’ in the new city and in his drive to improve the security of their communities.

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Abandoned health facility for 40years gets new lease of life as Senator Manu moves for its completion(Photos)

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June 12, 2026

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It was jubilation galore midweek as the Senator representing Taraba Central Senatorial District , Haruna Manu moved for the completion of a health facility abandoned over 40 years ago in Garba Chede, Bali Local Government Area.

On behalf of the Senator, Professor Yusha’au Bali, has officially flagged off the completion of a comprehensive health center in Garba Chede, Bali Local Government Area.

This beautiful development addresses a critical need for the community, as the hospital project had remained unfinished for over 40 years.

The residents of Garba chede expressed great joy and gratitude for the Senator’s commitment to finally set to completing the long-awaited healthcare facility.

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Democracy Day: Senator Manu rejoices with constituents and Nigerians saying let’s remain steadfast better days are ahead

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June 12, 2026

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The Senator representing Taraba Central Senatorial District Senator Haruna Manu has facilitated with his constituents and Nigerians as the country celebrates 27 years of unbroken democracy enjoining Nigerians to remain steadfast.

Senator Manu disclosed this in a congratulatory message where he enjoined his constituents to remain steadfast and still have faith in the Nigerian project as better days are ahead of us.

The immediate past deputy governor of Taraba called on all Nigerians to continue to believe in democratic governance.

He advised youths to remain consistent and actively participate in the Nigerian democratic process as it can speed up their growth in all human endeavours.

Congratulations as we celebrate today.

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DEMOCRACY DAY: Tinubu honours seasoned journalists, Lad Bonuola, Louis Odion, Delee Alake, others with National awards

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June 12, 2026

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President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on seasoned journalists, Lad Bonuola, Louis Odion, Delete Alake and other Nigerians who played important roles in the country’s fight for democracy.

Tinubu announced the honours on Friday as part of the Democracy Day events.

The President said that June 12 remains a key moment in Nigeria’s path to democracy.

“June 12 occupies a sacred place in our national memory. It represents more than an election; it is a defining chapter in our story,” Tinubu said.

He said Nigerians who benefited from the sacrifices of pro-democracy activists had a duty to protect and deepen democratic institutions.

“As beneficiaries of their struggle, we have a duty to strengthen and deepen the democratic institutions for which they fought. The greatest tribute we can pay is to build a Nigeria where freedom is protected, justice is upheld, opportunity is expanded, and government is accountable,” he added.

Tinubu said the June 12, 1993, election revealed the possibility of a truly united Nigerian nation.

According to him, while the heroes of June 12 secured political freedom, the current generation must work to secure economic freedom.

The President said, “June 12, 1993, revealed the possibility of a true Nigerian nation. The heroes of June 12 secured political freedom. Our challenge is to secure economic freedom.

“Democracy must be felt in the quality of people’s lives, in opportunities for youth, in prosperous farmers, successful entrepreneurs, and the dignity of our workers.

“Every generation has a defining responsibility. The generation of our founding fathers secured independence—the generation of June 12 secured democracy. Our generation must secure prosperity.”

Tinubu said the honourees endured hardship and personal sacrifice in the struggle to restore democracy.

The President said the awardees “suffered persecution, endured indignities, exile, incarceration, and, at times, solitary confinement, so that we have democracy today.”

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Tunde Fagbenle

Oladele Alake

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Louis Odion

Segun Babatope

Sam Omatseye

Sir Ademola Osinubi

Bola Bolawole

Lade Bonuola

Femi Kusa