Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have successfully rescued four kidnap victims and apprehended ten members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate, including its kingpin, in a major operation utilizing cutting-edge technology. The announcement was made by the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, during a press briefing held in Benin […]
The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, has expressed serious concern over the escalating cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) across the state. During a press conference held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Benin City, Commissioner Agbonika highlighted the disturbing trend and the police command’s commitment to […]
Tension has continued to rise in Imoga Community in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State following a series of kidnappings, violent attacks, and the alleged activities of armed herders and bandits operating within the vast forests surrounding the community. Residents of the agrarian community said they were forced to […]
At the resumed hearing, neither Jideobi nor his legal representative was present in court. The development prompted counsel to Jonathan, Chief Chris Uche, SAN, to ask the court to strike out the suit for want of diligent prosecution. Click Here for Details “INEC, AGF Yet To Be Served” — Court Threatens […]
According to the statement, the Osun State Executive Council had resolved last year that the Ministry of Local Government should write to the Ohio court to request the Certified True Copy of the judgment in order to form the basis for government action. Click Here for Details “US Fraud Conviction Brought […]
Every election season, the same drama returns to Akoko Edo. Politicians who disappeared after the last election suddenly surface. Long convoys drive through Igarra, Ibillo, Ososo and other communities that rarely see them. Candidate posters flood every pole, wall, and rock. Loudspeakers blast promises like development is just one vote away. […]
Adeh also noted in a further statement sent to Sunday Scoop, “Following the rescue of Ms. Ilebaye Odiniya (27 yrs) and her two brothers, Godson (14yrs) and Devin (10 yrs), they were rushed to Yabisam Hospital, Lugbe, alongside their father, who also sustained injuries during the confrontation, by the Area […]
The NBA said although it had not yet received and reviewed the full judgment of the Federal High Court, it was confident that the decision did not and could not have set aside or invalidated the Supreme Court’s position on the Stamp and Seal regime. Click Here for Details “Stamp […]
Part of the the EFCC notice read that “The public is hereby notified that Sadiya Umar Farouq, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in an alleged case of Criminal Conspiracy, Abuse of Office, Diversion of Public Funds.” Click Here for Details “Wanted Over […]
The development followed a petition written by Kano-based lawyer, Abba A. Hikima, who urged police authorities to investigate allegations reportedly made by Muhammad Musa Kamarawa, a former Senior Special Assistant to ex-Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle. Click Here for details “Too Serious To Be Ignored” — IGP Disu Orders Probe Of […]