The Edo State Police Command, working in concert with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups, have rescued a family of four and three additional individuals abducted by armed men suspected to be kidnappers. The victims were seized on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from farms located in the Ikeken Forest […]
Edo Updates
The Edo State Government has constituted a high-powered committee to review the legal and operational framework of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), appointing Senator Adams Oshiomhole as its chairman. The move comes amid growing protests and petitions from indigenes of Benin and members of the Benin Royal Palace, […]
The Edo State Government has announced plans to commence the local production of essential drugs by 2026 to overhaul its healthcare infrastructure and reduce dependence on foreign medical services. The initiative is part of a broader effort to reposition the state as a hub for affordable and accessible healthcare in […]
In a decisive move to restore public safety, the Edo State Government has announced a series of intensified measures aimed at curbing the rising threats of cultism and kidnapping across the state. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, disclosed the plans during a press briefing on Monday in […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State appears to be steering through a turbulent factional period as its State Working Committee (SWC) temporarily lifts suspensions for some party members while keeping others in limbo. The developments emerged from a meeting held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, amid ongoing tensions […]
Benin City is set to become a global cultural destination as the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) officially opens to the public on November 11, 2025, with a landmark exhibition titled “Nigeria Imaginary: Homecoming.” This inaugural showcase marks the museum’s first curatorial statement and builds upon the acclaimed Nigeria […]
In a bold move to redefine the future of higher education in Nigeria, the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has unveiled a new vocational training initiative aimed at equipping students with hands-on technical skills in automobile servicing and maintenance. The programme, titled “Fundamentals of Automobile Service and Periodic Maintenance Training,” is […]
The Edo State Government has issued a stern directive to former Deputy Governor Mr. Godwin Omobayo, demanding the immediate return of all government-owned assets still in his possession. The ultimatum, delivered through a statement by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, gives Omobayo seven days to comply […]
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved a new round of appointments into key positions. The announcement, made on October 27, 2025, by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, reflects the governor’s commitment to strengthening institutional frameworks and ensuring inclusive representation across the state. Among the notable appointments […]
The fight against illicit drug cultivation in Edo State took a violent turn on October 27, 2025, when operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and personnel of the Nigerian Army were ambushed in Ukpuje, Owan West Local Government Area. According to a statement issued in Benin City […]