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Edo Attorney-General Takes Over Prosecution Of Husband Who Allegedly Assaulted Wife

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6 years ago

August 17, 2020

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Edo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. (Mrs.) Yinka Omorogbe, on Monday took over the prosecution of a husband, Osamudiamen Odia, 29, who allegedly assaulted his wife, before an Oredo Magistrates’ court in Benin.

The defendant, on July 26, 2020 at Amagba community, in Benin reportedly intentionally drove his Mercedes ML Jeep recklessly to hit his wife, thereby causing her harm and also slapped her.

It was gathered that the application of taken over by the Attorney-General was as a result of the complainant not been satisfied with the count charge preferred against the defendant by the police.

Representative of the state Ministry of Justice, State Counsel, Mrs. Evelyn Okhuorobo, presented an application letter signed by prof. Omorogbe before the court to take over the case from the Commissioner of Police.

According to the letter, “ By the powers granted to me by Section 21(1) (b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), I hereby take over COP vs Osamudiamen Odia matter.

” Kindly direct that the original case file be forwarded to us for opinion and possible prosecution “

Consequently, the presiding Magistrate, Mrs Osifo Ehigiegba adjured the case till Aug. 26, for hearing.

Recalls the state Police had on August 14, arraigned Odia before Magistrate Stephen Ugah of Evboriaria Magistrates’ court, Benin, for allegedly assaulting his wife, Becky Solo.

The case was later transferred to Oredo Magistrates’ court after plea has taken because his court lacks jurisdiction to entertained the case.

However, Ugah granted the defendant bail after he pleaded not guilty to the three count charge; bothering on assault , causing her harm and unlawful damage of her phone preferred against him.

The case was adjourned till Aug. 26, for hearing.

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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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7 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.