The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has deployed 1,600 corps members to Edo State for the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream I orientation programme. The nationwide programme is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, July 29. Dr. Frances Ben-Ushie, the Edo State Coordinator of the NYSC, announced the deployment in a statement […]
Desmond Enabulele, Executive Chairman of the Edo Sports Commission, has expressed pride in supporting the Super Falcons as they pursue a record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco. Speaking to journalists in Benin on Wednesday, Enabulele highlighted Governor Monday Okpebholo’s strategic investment in sports as a […]
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the tragic killing of Sergeant Aminu Yusuf, who was shot dead by armed assailants while escorting an expatriate in Benin City on July 16. According to CSP Moses Yamu, the command’s spokesperson, the incident occurred along First East Circular Road when four armed […]
The Edo State Government, led by Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a secure and inclusive digital society that prioritizes safety and opportunity for all. Speaking at the Edo Cybersecurity Summit 2025, themed “Online Safety: Our Collective Responsibility,” at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy, Chief […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has reaffirmed his stance on requesting former Anambra Governor Peter Obi to provide prior notice before visiting Edo, emphasizing that the directive was a security precaution, not a threat. Speaking at the inauguration of Edo Line, a state-owned transport company, in Benin on Tuesday, Okpebholo […]
In Benin, Edo State, retired police officers joined a nationwide protest on Monday, condemning the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) as a “killer policy” that has left them in poverty and distress. Under the National Association of Retired Police Officers Contributory Pension Scheme (NARPO-CPS), the retirees held a press conference to […]
The Edo State Police Command has announced the rescue of 62 kidnap victims and the arrest of 40 suspected kidnappers during a three-month crackdown on violent crimes. Commissioner of Police, Mr. Monday Agbonika, revealed this information during a press briefing held in Benin City on Monday. The rescued victims, including […]
The Edo State Government has established a five-member committee to investigate and resolve ongoing disputes between mining companies and host communities in the Dagbala area of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area. The initiative, spearheaded by the Edo State Ministry of Mining, aims to foster peaceful coexistence and ensure sustainable development in […]
—By Our Correspondent The Edo State Government has warned holders of Ososo commmunity Chieftaincy titles to restrict their activities to their respective quarters in Ososo kingdom. The warning was handed down by the State’s Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Sir (Dr.) Lucky Eseigbe following a petition the Olososo […]
Residents of the Ahia/Onogholo area of Edo State are on edge following a violent incident involving suspected cattle theft and an armed assault on herders. The attack occurred on a rural path near the Ahia Market in Ubiaja around 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 6. According to reliable sources, unidentified […]