The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has performed a spiritual purification ceremony to ward off evil forces during the Ugie Emobo rite, one of the most revered traditions of the annual Igue Festival. According to a statement issued on Sunday in Benin by the Chief […]
Edo Updates
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr. Dennis Idahosa, has directed that Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in rural communities be strengthened to guarantee accessible and quality healthcare for residents across the state. The directive was issued on Friday in Benin City during the fourth quarterly meeting of the Edo State […]
Benin City witnessed a powerful show of solidarity on Friday as the Nigerian Army, alongside sister security agencies, embarked on a 10-kilometre road march across the city to demonstrate unity, preparedness, and a coordinated resolve to tackle crime in Edo State. The exercise was spearheaded by Brigadier-General Ahmed Balogun, Commander […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, has announced the deployment of 1,200 personnel across the state to ensure robust security during the Christmas and New Year festivities. Public Relations Officer of the command, SC Efosa Ogbebor, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in […]
Residents of Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area in Edo State, were thrown into panic on Wednesday evening after multiple explosions ripped through three different parts of the town. The blasts, which occurred almost simultaneously around 6:30 p.m., destroyed properties worth millions of naira, including shops […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo has unveiled the 2026 Appropriation Bill valued at ₦939.85 billion, describing it as the Budget of Hope and Growth. The proposal, presented on Tuesday to the Edo State House of Assembly, outlines an ambitious fiscal roadmap designed to consolidate the administration’s first-year achievements and restore public confidence […]
Dangote Cement PLC has rolled out a major empowerment programme for 240 indigent residents of Okpella community in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, as part of its ongoing social investment plan. The initiative, unveiled on Tuesday, provided direct support to women, farmers, and students in the host […]
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 […]
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 […]