In a significant move to alleviate the burden of sickle cell disease within its communities, the Edo State government has pledged to sustain robust medical support for indigent patients while aggressively ramping up genotype screening initiatives. This commitment, articulated by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, during the recent […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo has announced a N10 million reward for the police operatives who successfully apprehended key suspects involved in the recent high-profile kidnapping at Benin’s popular vegetable and fruit market. The governor made the announcement on Thursday at the Edo State Police Command headquarters during the public parade of […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo has raised serious concerns about internal collaboration in criminal activities, alleging that certain individuals in Edo State are traveling to other regions of Nigeria to recruit criminals for operations involving kidnapping, armed robbery, and related offenses within the state. The governor made these remarks on Wednesday while […]
Despite readily available free maternal healthcare across public facilities in Edo State, a significant number of pregnant women continue to avoid formal antenatal services, opting instead for spiritual interventions and herbal treatments, according to a concerned midwife. Mrs. Juliet Ede, an experienced midwife practicing in Benin City, raised the alarm […]
The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intensified its crackdown on threats to critical national infrastructure, announcing the arrest of two suspects in unrelated cases of telecommunications sabotage and theft. Commandant Mr. Saidi Akintayo disclosed the breakthroughs on Tuesday during a news conference […]
Concerned residents of Okpella community in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State have urgently appealed to the Federal Government, the Inspector-General of Police, and other relevant security agencies to launch a comprehensive and impartial investigation into a series of violent incidents that led to deaths and injuries in […]
The Edo State Government has demolished a building suspected of being a hub for cultism and ritualistic practices in Uromi, while also sealing off another property in the same area. The decisive operation was carried out in Ebhoijie-Uromi, within the Esan North-East Local Government Area, as part of a coordinated […]
Authorities in Edo State have taken swift action following the daylight killing of a well-known local resident, arresting three individuals linked to the fatal shooting. The victim, a middle-aged man identified as Francis and commonly referred to by the nickname “Jogodo,” was gunned down by unidentified assailants on Monday at […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has expressed strong disapproval over the recent kidnapping incident at the popular Vegetable Market area along Airport Road in Benin, describing it as a disturbing and unacceptable assault on law-abiding citizens. In a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Patrick […]
Edo Queens have been crowned champions of the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership after a tense and disciplined goalless draw against defending champions Bayelsa Queens in the decisive Super Six match. The thrilling final encounter took place on Sunday at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers […]