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Land Dispute Tears Communities Apart In Edo

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6 years ago

April 3, 2020

There was protest in Iguomon community, a sub-urban town in Uhumwonde Local Government Area of Edo state over the rightful ownership of a parcel of land along the Benin bye-pass.

The protest was as a result of unresolved lingering crisis between Iguomon and their neighbouring community (Ikhuonbo).

leader of the group from Iguomon community, Comrade Emmanuel Agbogun, expressed dissatisfaction over the continuous disregard for a judgement delivered by the Supreme Court on the 3rd of February, 2006, relating to land and boundary dispute between the two communities.

He said, “Since the judgement, the people of Ikhuonbo has carried out activities that displayed outright disobedience to the Supreme Court judgement.

“A warrant of possession was issued to Iguomon community by the State Ministry of Justice in 2016 and since then, the people of Ikhuonbo have created all forms of resistance to the Iguomon people in possessing their lawful possession.

“We are therefore demanding as follows, that should the government fail to call Ikhuonbo people to order, we shall result to self-help and it may result to native war between the two communities if within fourteen days this issue is not properly address.”

Iguomon people called on the state government to urgently wade in with a view to settling the crisis and ordering Ikhuonbo community to respect the judgement of the Supreme Court concerning the said parcel of lands.

Reacting to the allegation, Mr Peter Ezelekhae denied the allegation.

He said the issue had been settled for long by all concerned authorities including the palace of the revered Oba of Benin kingdom, state house of assembly who said the new bye-pass should be mentioned as boundary between the two communities.

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JUST IN: Fire Guts Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone In Igbesa

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16 hours ago

January 11, 2026

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A fire broke out on Sunday at the Ogun State Guangdong Free Trade Zone in Igbesa.

As of this report, there has been no official statement on what caused the incident. However, a resident said the fire was triggered by a gas explosion from a foam-producing company in the industrial park.

The source added that the fire spread quickly, affecting nearby houses before emergency responders arrived.

Details later…

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AAU Postpones Resumption Date

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1 day ago

January 10, 2026

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The management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, has approved, on behalf of the university’s Senate, the postponement of students’ resumption and commencement of academic activities.

In a statement,
Otunba Mike Aladenika,
Head, Information, Public Relations & Protocol, AAU, said the decision became necessary to enable the university to complete ongoing renovation works on student structures and facilities, aimed at enhancing the overall teaching and learning experience.

“According to him, the management is committed to providing a conducive environment for academic excellence and believes that this temporary adjustment will ultimately benefit our students.

“While the university management intends to announce a new resumption date, any student(s) still in our hostels are advised to vacate with immediate effect to allow for effective ongoing renovation works

“In light of this development, the university regrets to announce that the 140th Inaugural Lecture, originally scheduled for Thursday, 15th January 2026, and ongoing examinations have been postponed.

“A new date for the lecture and the completion of the examinations will be communicated to all stakeholders in due course.

“The university appreciates the understanding and cooperation of students, parents, and guardians on this matter.

“We urge all students to adhere to the new resumption date and prepare for a productive academic session.

“Parents and guardians are kindly requested to ensure their children/wards are aware of and comply with the revised resumption schedule.”

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Protest Rocks Ekpoma Over Incessant Kidnapping

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2 days ago

January 10, 2026

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Residents of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State on Saturday protested against incessant kidnappings in the area.

Ekpoma, in recent times has been under attack by kidnappers who snatched residents from their homes.

The protest grounded commercial activities as students of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, also joined in the protest.

The protesters, in anger, also pulled down campaign billboards for the 2027 general elections mounted in the university hosting town.

Speaking on the protest, Principal Security Officer to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Austin Eigbiremolen, assured that adequate security would be deployed to Ekpoma.

According to him, the kidnappers would be chased away from the area in no distance time.

Also reacting to the protest, Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, dismissed was top of the security situation in Ekpoma, adding the state Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, was already in Ekpoma.

Ikoedem said nine persons who were kidnapped on Friday were rescued unhurt after the Eagle Combat Drone Unit was deployed to the forest alongside local hunters.

“In the heat of the rescue operation, the kidnappers’ camp was located through real-time aerial intelligence.

“The ground troops stormed the camp, forcing the kidnappers to flee and abandon two locally fabricated AK-49 rifles.

“The victims, including five children were rescued unhurt. This landmark deployment underscores the transformative role of technology in modern policing and sets a new benchmark for operational enhancement in Edo State,” she said.