Edo State Police Commissioner, Mr. Monday Agbonika, has issued a strong statement condemning the recent killing of eight personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the abduction of a Chinese expatriate in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area. During a visit to the scene of […]
The Executive Chairman of the Edo Sports Commission, Amadin Enabulele, has commended Team Edo for their performance at the recently concluded 9th National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba. Edo State secured a third-place finish, earning a total of 33 gold, 18 silver, and 28 bronze medals. In an interview with […]
Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC–Edo) has announced the initial set of constituency projects slated for execution in the Edo-North Senatorial District. The projects, aimed at improving living conditions and educational infrastructure, were officially handed over to contractors on Sunday. The first batch of projects includes the construction of a 2.5-kilometer road […]
A coordinated rescue mission led by the Edo State Police Command has resulted in the safe recovery of 16 passengers who were abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Benin-Auchi expressway. The incident occurred on Friday evening when armed assailants intercepted an 18-seater bus operated by New Edo Line Transport Company, […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is mourning the loss of eight of its personnel who were killed in an ambush attack by suspected kidnappers in Okpella, Edo State. The attack, which lasted for about three hours on Friday night, also left four NSCDC officers critically injured, one […]
A newly uncovered directive from the Edo State Secondary Education Board (SSEB) has ignited fresh debate over the role of teachers in school maintenance, contradicting earlier claims by the state government that educators were not being asked to perform menial tasks. The circular, dated August 27 and signed by Obarisiagbon […]
Edo’s Special Security Squad announced the arrest of nine individuals suspected of cult membership during a pre-dawn operation in Iguoshodin N’Ikpemaba, Ovia North East Local Government Area. Authorities say the action was triggered by tip-offs and an urgent distress call from residents who reported terrorizing activities. Coordinator Idemudia Noah revealed […]
The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Mr. Amadin Enabulele, has commended the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) for its significant contributions to sports development and national unity through responsible reportage. Enabulele made the commendation while watching the SWAN novelty match between members from the Northern and […]
The Edo State Government, through its Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, has showcased its transformative efforts in fostering women’s economic participation, combating human trafficking, and advancing gender equality through targeted legal and policy reforms. These achievements were highlighted by Chief Bisi Idaomi Esq., the Commissioner for Women […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has hailed Team Edo for their exceptional performance at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, where they currently lead the medals table with an impressive haul of 19 gold, five silver, and three bronze medals. In a statement issued on […]