In a vibrant ceremony, a large crowd gathered to witness the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, commemorate the Isoton rite for his late Queen Mother, Iyoba Omo N’ikuoyemwen, who passed away 49 years ago. The event celebrates the memory of the departed, emphasizing both the spirit of the individual and […]
The Edo State Police Command has announced the arrest of five suspects linked to two separate killings in the region, according to a statement released on Wednesday by Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) CSP Moses Yamu. The incidents include the tragic murder of a seven-year-old boy and the assassination of […]
Amadin Enabulele, Executive Chairman of the Edo Sports Commission, has called for a collaborative effort among stakeholders to leverage sports as a means to unite Nigerian youth and create numerous job opportunities. During the opening ceremony of the South-South Zonal Eliminations for ball games, held in Benin on Tuesday, Enabulele […]
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal for Edo State has reserved judgment in the Action Alliance’s (AA) petition challenging the results of the September 21, 2024 governorship election. The hearing took place on Tuesday in Abuja, presided over by Justice Wilfred Kpochi and a panel of two additional members. Following a […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the recent violent assaults on seven farming communities in the Ovia South West Local Government Area, which resulted in the tragic loss of 22 lives and left numerous others injured. The governor also expressed outrage over the killings of two farmers, Batemue Ebo […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a concerning report indicating that breast cancer cases are expected to rise by 38% globally by 2050. The findings, published in *Nature Medicine* on Monday, come from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a specialized branch of WHO, which also predicts […]
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has announced a bold initiative to reduce crime rates in Nigeria by 50% by the year 2025. This directive was shared during the 5th Edition of the Annual Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers held in Abeokuta on Monday, themed “Improving Nigeria’s Internal Security […]
In a bid to strengthen national security, President Bola Tinubu has called for greater collaboration among Nigeria’s security agencies to address crime more effectively. His remarks were delivered by Vice President Kashim Shettima during the opening ceremony of the 2025 Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers held in Abeokuta […]
The Edo chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the recent attack on the Okpekpe community in Etsako East Local Government Area, which resulted in the tragic deaths of two farmers. In a statement issued by Chris Nehikhare, Publicity Secretary of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, the […]
The upcoming 6th convocation ceremony at Edo University Iyamoh will honor two distinguished Edo sons—Adams Oshiomhole, former governor of Edo State and current senator representing Edo North, and Vincent Agenmomen, Chairman of the Freedom Group in Nigeria—with honorary degrees for their notable contributions to the state and national development. At […]