The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of 11 passengers who were among 18 kidnapped along the Benin–Akure highway near Obarenren village in Ovia North East Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed the development on Monday in Benin City, explaining that the victims were abducted […]
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The Edo State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on cult-related violence, neutralising a suspected cultist and arresting 27 others during a late-night raid that disrupted an alleged initiation ceremony. Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the operation in a statement issued on Monday in Benin […]
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, has extended his empowerment drive to 300 women and youths by donating essential business tools, including hair dryers, sewing machines, and grinding machines. The initiative, announced on Monday, is aimed at equipping beneficiaries with resources to establish small-scale enterprises and generate sustainable […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against narcotics trafficking with the interception of 457 kilograms of skunk marijuana during an intelligence-led raid in Edo State. The operation, carried out on December 9 in Uroe community, Owan East Local Government Area, also […]
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Chief Blessing Agbebaku, has announced that Governor Monday Okpebholo will formally present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the Assembly on Tuesday, December 16. Agbebaku made the disclosure during Monday’s plenary session at the Assembly complex in Benin City, urging lawmakers to […]
The Edo State Government has reiterated its determination to fully enforce the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) law, pledging justice for victims and stronger protection against abuse. Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Eugenia Abdallah, made the declaration in Benin City on Wednesday. Represented by Mrs. Regina Iyoha, a leader at […]
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through innovative programmes and strategic partnerships. Speaking at the 2025 SDGs Short Film Challenge and Awards dinner in Abuja, the wife of the governor, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo, highlighted the state’s […]
The Edo State Police Command has officially welcomed ASP Eno Ikoedem as its new Public Relations Officer (PRO), marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first female officer to hold the position in the command. Her appointment, approved by the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, was confirmed in […]
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fully implement the newly enacted Sanitation and Pollution Management Law, aimed at safeguarding public health and restoring environmental balance across the state. Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Mr. Nosa Adams, gave the assurance during a stakeholder engagement held on Sunday in […]
The Global Bridge Initiative has rolled out a new data-driven registration model aimed at supporting developmental planning in seven communities within Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State. Founder of the initiative, Mr. Chris Ojo, explained that the project is designed to provide government with accurate data that will […]