OKPEBHOLO WARNS RESIDENTS AGAINST RECRUITING CRIMINALS TO TERRORISE EDO. (PHOTO).

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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has warned residents against recruiting criminals from outside the state to carry out kidnappings and other violent crimes, describing the trend as a major setback to ongoing efforts to improve security. The governor issued the warning on Wednesday while speaking at the 2026 Ministers’ Conference organised by the Edo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Benin City. Okpebholo expressed concern over the security situation in the state, alleging that some individuals were deliberately exaggerating incidents of crime and spreading false information on social media to discredit his administration. According to him, investigations by security agencies have uncovered the involvement of local collaborators who allegedly recruit armed gangs from outside Edo State to perpetrate kidnappings and other criminal activities. “Do you know one painful thing? Our people are now going outside Edo to recruit criminals to help them do the job....

KUKAH URGES NIGERIANS TO HOLD POLITICIANS ACCOUNTABLE. (PHOTO).


 Kukah Urges Nigerians to Hold Politicians Accountable


The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, called on Nigerians to demand that political leaders fulfill their campaign promises. Speaking at the centenary lecture of the Catholic Herald, Nigeria’s oldest Catholic newspaper, he emphasized the importance of citizens’ involvement in nation-building and holding leaders accountable. 


Kukah stressed that effective governance requires policies that address the needs of the people, urging Nigerians to stay committed to building the nation. He also highlighted the role of the Catholic Herald in advancing societal change and enlightenment.

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