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Auchi polytechnic student faints after winning Mr. Auchi title

Auchi polytechnic student faints after winning Mr. Auchi title

GistReel A student of Auchi Polytechnic fainted on stage moments after he was announced the winner of the “Mr. Auchi” competition. The incident was captured in a video shared on X, formerly Twitter, by user @dammiedammie35. The clip shows the final moments before the announcement, with a voice believed to be that of the host declaring the winner. As soon as the winner’s name was called, the student—overwhelmed with emotion—collapsed on stage, pr…Read Article

Cultism: Police detain 4 suspects in Auchi clampdown

Cultism: Police detain 4 suspects in Auchi clampdown

The Police Command in Edo has detained for prosecution four suspects for their alleged cultists involvement in cult activities in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. By Usman Aliyu The Police Command in Edo has detained for prosecution four suspects for their alleged cultists involvement in cult activities in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. The command ‘s Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, confirm…Read Article

Abduction of Catholic Priests in Edo More About Money Bishop Dunia

By Oscar Okhifo Bishop Gabriel Ghiakhomo Dunia, the Catholic Bishop of Auchi Diocese, is widely known for his commitment to rural education, family unity, and peacebuilding. However, his Diocese has recently been gripped by escalating insecurity. Several priests under his jurisdiction have been abducted, and some have tragically lost their lives. In an exclusive interview with Pointblank News, the clergyman shared his views on the current securi…Money · Auchi Read Article

EFCC: Court convicts two internet fraudsters in Kaduna

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of two internet fraudsters, Al-Mustapha Isah Gupa and Qareeb Adekunle Yusuf, before Justice I.A. Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the EFCC said the convicts were prosecuted on separate one-count charges bordering on impersonation and cyber-related cheating. Yusuf, who oper…Money · Auchi See the Story

Edo govt dethrones three traditional rulers

Edo Government has announced the removal of three traditional rulers across two local government areas for allegedly violating extant traditional and legal regulations. Umoru Inusa Umoru was removed as the Aidenogie of South Ibie in Etsako West, while Alhaji Aliyu Kelvin Danesi was immediately reinstated to the position. This was disclosed in a statement on … The post Edo govt dethrones three traditional rulers appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.Etsako West · Etsako West Read Article

'I'm Not Afraid of Death' – Nigerian Priest Tells of Kidnapping and Miraculous Escape

Father Isaac Agabi from the diocese of Auchi in Nigeria, kidnapped in 2020 along with a cleric on Trinity Sunday, spoke about his dramatic experience. He was saved thanks to his courage, cunning and – as he himself emphasizes – prayer to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The priest recalls how they were stopped by armed Fulani. Brutally beaten and kidnapped, he was stripped The article “I am not afraid of death” – a Nigerian priest talks about his kid…Auchi · Auchi Read Article

If you criticise me in Auchi, you'll be killed - Pastor Suleman stirs controversy

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Apostle Johnson Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, has courted controversy once again after making a bold declaration about his followers' tendency to unleash violence on anyone who dares criticise him. In a video that went viral on social media on Friday, April 4, 2025, the cleric boasted that anyone who speaks ill of him anywhere near his church, situated in the Auchi Area of Edo State, risks extreme repercus…Auchi · Auchi See the Story

3-day peaceful protests in Nigeria diocese call for end to abductions, killings

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Participants in the three-day planned peaceful protests in Nigeria’s Diocese of Auchi from March 25–27, 2025, emphasized the need for improved security and called for an end to abductions targeting the clergy that have resulted in deaths of some of the abductees. / Credit: ACI Africa ACI Africa, Apr 3, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Participants in peaceful protests held March 25–27 in Nigeria’s Diocese of Auchi emphasized the need for improved security…Auchi · Auchi Read Article

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