The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo Command, has intercepted 53,520.80kg of assorted illicit drugs with a street value exceeding N777 million in the first half of 2025. This was announced by NDLEA Commander in Edo, Mitchell Ofoyeju, during a media briefing in Benin on Monday, marking the 2025 […]
—By Our Correspondent Two prominent associations of Akoko-Edo indigenes have declared an uncompromising stand against insecurity in the region, vowing to publicly expose individuals within local communities who have aided or abetted the growing menace of kidnapping and land-related violence. The Akoko-Edo Forum and the Concerned Minds of Akoko-Edo issued […]
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr. Dennis Idahosa, has inaugurated a fleet of Sienna vehicles and motorcycles for security personnel in Ovia South West Local Government Area. The initiative is geared towards bolstering the security architecture in the region. According to a statement released Saturday by his Chief Press […]
The Nigerian Army has issued a stern warning to leaders and residents of Oghede and Iyanomo communities in Edo State, alleging persistent encroachment on military land surrounding the Ekehuan Barracks in Benin City. In a statement released Saturday, Captain Chinonso Oteh, Public Relations Officer of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, […]
The Lagos State Cooperative College (LASCOCO) is forging a partnership with the Edo State Ministry of Business, Trade, and Cooperatives to enhance the skills and knowledge of cooperative trustees and members in Edo State. Dr. Walid Adebosin, Ag. Provost of LASCOCO, announced the collaboration during a visit from the Edo […]
In a momentous occasion steeped in cultural and historical significance, the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, accepted the return of 119 stolen artifacts from the Government of the Netherlands on Thursday. The handover marks a significant victory in the ongoing effort to repatriate Benin Bronzes and other cultural treasures […]
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have apprehended three suspected kidnappers believed to be part of a four-man gang responsible for a string of kidnappings in Benin City and its environs. The suspects, identified as Asemota Osamede (38), Michael Tomminiwei (43), and Kelly Aitoya (34), allegedly amassed over N75 […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has summoned youths from Ikpeshi community in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area following a violent clash stemming from a kingship dispute and revenue collection disagreements. Speaker Blessing Agbebaku announced the summons during Tuesday’s plenary session, citing the intervention as a move to restore peace after […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Edo has made an urgent appeal to the state government to address the numerous infrastructure and operational challenges confronting the orientation camp in Okada. Mrs. Frances Ben-Ushie, Coordinator of the NYSC in Edo, made the appeal during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated a N1 billion interest-free loan scheme aimed at supporting over 5,000 farmers and traders across the state. The initiative, launched in Benin on Friday, is designed to stimulate local businesses and empower small-scale entrepreneurs with access to critical working capital. Okpebholo described the […]