The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has urged citizens and leaders alike to stay alert, united, and actively involved in protecting the country’s hard-won democratic values as Nigeria commemorates Democracy Day. In a strongly worded message released on June 12, Governor Okpebholo described the annual commemoration not merely as […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Thursday incinerated 73,463.21 kilograms of confiscated illegal drugs in Benin, dealing what officials called a “significant setback” to drug trafficking networks operating in the region. The destroyed substances carry an estimated street value of ₦2.8 billion and were seized during multiple intelligence-led raids […]
The Edo State government has rolled out a sweeping set of initiatives designed to dramatically improve traffic flow, bolster passenger safety, and instil a new era of orderliness within the state’s diverse transportation system. These far-reaching reforms, announced by the Commissioner for Transportation, Saturday Uwuilekhue, signal a proactive approach to […]
The Edo State Government has strongly condemned the use of substandard building materials following the sudden collapse of a two-storey structure still under construction at Gospel Avenue, off Adesuwa Road in Oredo Local Government Area. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr. Vincent Uwadiae, led officials to the scene […]
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 […]