

Suspected Cable Thief D!es Hanging on High Tension Line in Uzairue
An unidentified suspected cable thief has been spotted d3ad -hanging over a high tension electricity pole at Afowa Junction on Monday the 29th of January. ABS News Network reports that the remains of the young man dangling above the poles caught the attention of residents who quickly called the attention of the BEDC’s safety…

Mixed Reactions Trail Grading of Cemetery Road, Others in Etsako West LG
Mr. Lucky said,
“I know the local government does not have the resources but the people need to have the assurances of the Chairman that he means well. To do this, he should start meeting with those living around gully sites to see what efforts the locals have been putting in on their part so that he can help amplify these efforts in the interim.” He surmised.

“Minister Momoh is Trying” says Otaru of Auchi
The Otaru of Auchi Sacred Kingdom, HRH, Alh. Aliru H. Momoh has stated that Hon. Abubakar Momoh, Minister of Niger-Delta Development Commission NDDC is doing well within the expectations of Niger-Deltans in carrying out his functions. ABS News Network reports that he made the assertion on Tuesday while expressing elation over the successful meetings held…

Otaru of Auchi, South-South Monarchs Make Demands from President Tinubu
Considering the urgent need for a facelift of the current failing infrastructure and the desire for new ones in South-South Nigeria, His Royal Highness, Alh. Aliru H. Momoh, Ikelebe III, Otaru of Auchi Sacred Kingdom together with his counterparts across the South-Southern region of the country have visited President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to on…

Otaru of Auchi Meets Critical National Stakeholders in Abuja
His Royal Highness, Alh. Aliru H. Momoh, Ikelebe III, Otaru of Auchi Sacred has together with other South-South Traditional Rulers visited and held closed door meetings with Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Comr. Adams Oshiomhole, Senator representing the good people of Edo North Federal Constituency, Hon. Abubakar…

AUCHI BLOG Grants 7 Years Old Zakiya Usman Life Scholarship in Auchi, Calls for more Support
7 years young Zakiya Usman(F) has been granted a full coverage scholarship by an online blog of Local Information Communication in Auchi Sacred Kingdom , Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State on Tuesday, 16th of January. Covering her 2nd, 3rd and 1st Terms’ tuition, Books, Textbooks, Bag, Uniforms, Sportswear, cardigan, stockings, Shoes and…

Breaking: Man Cries Out as Fire Gut Down His House in Auchi
A building belonging to one Mr. James Umoru, located at De Kings Hotel Street which is adjacent Auchi Polytechnic Campus 2 Gate in Utsokwili Village of Iyekhei has been burnt down on Friday, the 19th of January. ABS News Network reports that the incidence which reportedly happened at about 12noon involved no fatality but the…

BushMan Sues for Promotion of Local Sports as CEFA Holds Inaugural Match
The management of Camp Elite Football Academy (CEFA) has officially launched her sports’ academy with an inaugural match which was held at the Ikelebe Sports Arena in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State on Saturday. Led by Mr. Lucky Osiregbemhe Junior a.k.a BushMan, team CEFA hosted sports loving family, friends and fans…

Rev. Fr. Philip Ekeli Rescued from Kidnappers: Joyous Celebrations Erupt in Udaba, Bode Communities
Kadiri, J.E. | Auchi, Edo State. In a heartwarming development, Rev. Fr. Philip Ekeli, the Catholic priest who was abducted alongside seminarian Peter Andrew and others, has been rescued from his kidnappers. The news of his safe return was confirmed on Thursday by CSP Moses Joel Yamu, the Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, through…

Kidnapped Hunter Escapes from Captors, Reveals Tragic Murder of Seminarian by Abductors in Bode
Kadiri, J.E. |Bode, Edo State. In a harrowing tale of survival, Yakubu Disiru Odefo, a hunter from Bode community, has escaped from the clutches of kidnappers who abducted him alongside Rev. Fr. Philip Ekeli, a Catholic priest; Peter Andrew, a seminarian; and another individual. Odefo’s escape on Tuesday has shed light on the grim…

Armed Men Suspected to Be Kidnappers Abduct 2 in Auchi
️ Kadiri, J.E. | Auchi, Edo State. In a troubling development, armed men suspected to be kidnappers abducted two individuals in the late hours of Wednesday in Auchi, the headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. The victims, identified as Sunny an automobile mechanic and his mother-in-law, were reportedly taken from…

Tragic Accident on Benin-Auchi Expressway Claims 8 Lives, Leaves Several Injured
Kadiri, J.E. | Agbede, Edo State. A devastating accident on the Benin-Auchi Expressway has resulted in no fewer than eight fatalities, with several others sustaining injuries. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday evening at Agbede, in the Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, involving multiple trucks, one of which was reportedly owned by…

Just in: Unknown Gunmen Terrorize Aviele Community
Residents of Aviele community were thrown into panic on Sunday night as unknown gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, invaded the area, causing chaos and inflicting injuries on unsuspecting victims. The armed criminals were reported to be moving from street to street unchecked, leaving a trail of fear and pain in their wake. According to reports…

Kidnappers Demand N200 Million, Gun, and Release of Gang Members for Catholic Priest and Seminarian
In a shocking development, kidnappers who abducted Rev. Fr. Philip Ekeli, a Catholic priest, and Peter Andrew, a seminarian, have demanded a ransom of N200 million, a gun, and the release of two of their gang members in exchange for the victims’ freedom. The abduction took place on Monday night at St. Peter Catholic Church…

Market Women, Youths Protest Reconstruction of Ughelle Market in Auchi, Demand Project Details, Transparency
Kadiri, J.E. | Auchi, Edo State. On Saturday, March 8, market women and youths in Auchi, the headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area in Edo State, staged a fierce protest against the ongoing reconstruction of Ughelle Market. The demonstrators expressed deep dissatisfaction with the lack of transparency surrounding the project, accusing the contractor and…

CEO DTC Reignites Fundraiser for a Mosque Project at Edo State University Iyamho, Appeals for Global Support During Ramadan
️ Kadiri, J.E. | Iyamho-Uzairue, Edo State. In a heartfelt move to support the Muslim community at Edo State University Iyamho, Prince Abdulazeez Armstrong Momoh, CEO of Deeper Than Coutour (DTC), has reignited a fundraiser appeal for the construction of a mosque on the Edo State University campus at Iyamho. The announcement was made on…

Centenarian, Odion-Ikpotso of Afpakpolhoghodo, Adama Umoru, Laid to Rest in Auchi
️ Kadiri, J.E. | Auchi, Edo State The community of Afpakpolhoghodo and Utsogun mourns the passing of their revered matriarch, Madam Adam Umoru, the Odion-Ikpotso of Afpakpolhoghodo, who answered the glorious call of nature at not less than 100 years of age. Her departure has left a profound void in the hearts of family, friends,…

Community in Shock as Armed Men Abduct Catholic Priest, Seminarian in Iviukhua
Kadiri, J.E. | Iviukhua, Edo State The peaceful community of Iviukhua was thrown into turmoil last night following the abduction of Rev. Fr. Philip-Mario Ekweli, the Parish Priest of St. Peter’s The Apostle Catholic Church, and Bro. Peter Andrew, a seminarian. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 pm on Monday, when armed men reportedly stormed…