The Edo State Government has unveiled plans to engage 5,400 members of a local security network across all 18 local government areas. The Commissioner for Security and Public Safety, Festus Ebea, disclosed this during a press briefing held on Wednesday in Benin City. According to Ebea, each local government council […]
The Edo State Government has directed the immediate closure of three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area following credible intelligence of an imminent mass kidnapping plot targeting students. The affected schools are Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School, and Makeke Secondary School. A circular issued by the State […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared it will step up targeted operations against identified drug hotspots across Edo State in the lead-up to the July 11 local government elections. Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju, NDLEA State Commander in Edo, made this announcement on Tuesday while hosting the Resident Electoral […]
Communities situated along the vital Benin-Akure highway in Edo State have collectively voiced their profound appreciation for Governor Monday Okpebholo’s dedicated efforts in fostering development within their region. This commendation was formally expressed during a recent courtesy visit by community representatives to the Governor, who was represented by his deputy, […]
Commuters, transport operators, and community leaders in Edo State are sounding the alarm over the poor condition of major federal roads, warning that persistent potholes, failed sections, and traffic bottlenecks are directly contributing to heightened risks of kidnapping and armed robbery. Stakeholders say that badly deteriorated portions of key highways […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has emphasized the critical role of spiritual intervention in confronting Nigeria’s pressing security challenges. Speaking at LoveWorld City (Christ Embassy) in Benin City on Sunday, Governor Okpebholo implored citizens to continually seek God’s face to surmount issues such as kidnapping, cultism, and other forms […]
The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), popularly known as the Pyrates Confraternity, has provided free medical services to no fewer than 1000 children in the Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo as part of its medical outreach programme. The outreach is organised by the Hybrid Deck Edo North branch […]
A significant breakthrough in an ongoing kidnapping and murder investigation originating in Edo State has been announced by the Ogun State Police Command. Two suspects, believed to be connected to the heinous crime, were successfully apprehended in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, through a meticulously executed intelligence-driven operation. DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the […]
The Edo State Government on Thursday officially unveiled a simplified version of its disability rights law. This accessible rendition of the legal framework is designed to empower persons with disabilities across all 18 local government areas of the state by making their entitlements and protections more readily understandable. The unveiling […]
The Edo State Police Command has initiated a comprehensive search for a prominent social media personality, widely known as “Azawoman,” following her alleged involvement in disseminating a false report concerning a mass kidnapping at Green Park Academy. The command asserts that the blogger is wanted for questioning and potential prosecution […]