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COVID-19 Partial Lockdown: US-based Organisation Puts Smile On Orphans, Widows Faces

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6 years ago

June 6, 2020

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USA-based non-profitable organisation, the Nigeria International Humanitarian Foundation of England Int. (N.I.H.F.N.E) has donated palliatives to orphans and widows at Uyiosa Orphanage and Widows Ministry in Benin.

Items donated are provisions such as toiletries, food items, among others.

Our correspondent reports that the presence of the organisation at the home changed the mood of the orphans and widows as they were seen smiling faces during the visit.

A representative of the organisation, Mrs Esohe Ehigiator,
noted that the visit was to give the orphans and widows a sense of belonging.

Ehigiator said the items donated was to cushion the effect of hardship of the partial lockdown to curtail the spread of the covid-19 pandemic.

According to her, “The visit is a normal routine exercise of the organisation to put smile on children, orphans and widows faces both in good and bad times.

“The Organisation representatives are here today to show the orphans and widows a sense of belonging, the organization want you to feel you are not neglected especially in this COVID-19 pandemic era.

“The non-profit charitable organization is dedicated to meeting the basic humanitarian needs of children, widows, and orphans of all ethnicities, race, religion and genda throughout the United States and other countries in general.”

She noted that it was virtually impracticable for only government to dole out palliatives to everyone at this point in time.

A cross section of widows that benefited from the palliative

She said the Organisation which is located in Lynn, Massachusetts, (USA) was formed by 10 good of friends from different spheres of influence.

Appreciating the organisation, Mrs. Florence Ruben, one of the widows, said “the purpose of this visit is the best thing that has happened to us, particularly some of us who cannot afford anything at this COVID-19 pandemic era ,”

“We want to sincerely thank the organisation for this initiative at this crucial time that we all found ourselves. I must say I am really impressed with the gesture towards us.”

She called on other public spirited individuals and organisations to assist in alleviating the sufferings of the citizenry.

The orphans were not left out as Osasogie Uyiosa, who spoke on behalf of the children, commended the selfless efforts, as he thanked and prayed for the organisation.

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Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm

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4 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested a 45-year-old ex-convict, Owen Osas, for alleged unlawful possession of firearms and suspected involvement in a robbery incident.

Osas was reportedly arrested with a cut-to-size single-barrel gun during a covert operation along Fishpond Road in Eyean, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area.

The arrest reportedly comes barely a year after he was released from prison, where he had served time for illegal possession of firearms and other criminal offences.

Osas, who confessed to the latest crime, also admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity.

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Consequently, a victim of an alleged robbery incident, Reginia Izy, identified Osas as the person who robbed her a day before his arrest.
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The victim narrated that the suspect had approached her residence around 8 p.m., pretending to be familiar before carrying out the attack.
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‎The Deputy Commander Operations of ESSC, Richard Balogun, said the arrest was part of intensified efforts to rid Edo State of criminal elements.

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‎Balogun explained that operatives conduct both overt patrols and covert operations to track and apprehend suspects.
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He said, ‎“Our men are always on patrol. Some operate in plain clothes as part of covert strategies, while others are stationed at strategic locations.

“Osas, who is a former convict, was arrested with firearms and he also confessed to be a member of the Eiye Confraternity.”
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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The victim was kidnapped on Saturday while on his way to his residence.

The incident occurred at Jinarere, Alakia in Ibadan.

Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, when contacted, confirmed the incident.

Ayanlade in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday, explained that efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim.

Ayanlade said, “Preliminary information reveals that the victim, a 60-year-old male and building materials trader, was accosted while returning home along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road by four masked armed men, who forcefully whisked him away in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla vehicle”.

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Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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A 30-year-old entrepreneur and CEO of Principle Takeout, Justice Abu Oshioke, has been killed by suspected kidnappers in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

He was reportedly attacked by the suspected kidnappers on Saturday while on his way to pick up an order made for his child’s dedication on Sunday morning.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers attempted to force him into a nearby bush in a kidnapping attempt. However, he reportedly resisted and tried to escape.

In the course of the struggle, the assailants opened fire, shooting him multiple times.

Concerned residents quickly rushed him to a nearby medical facility, but he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The deceased was said to have recently gotten married and welcomed a baby boy.

The tragic event has turned a joyous occasion into a moment of grief for the family.

The shocking development has left the Ekpoma community in deep sorrow, with many residents expressing outrage over the growing insecurity in the area.

Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem confirmed the incident and said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika has ordered a “full-scale investigation and intensified manhunt for those responsible.”

According to her, the Police, in collaboration with the military, local vigilantes, and hunters, are actively pursuing the perpetrators through coordinated operations.