The Edo State Police Command has announced the deployment of 7,825 personnel and a restriction of movement for the by-elections scheduled for Saturday. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is conducting by-elections for the Edo Central Senatorial and Ovia Federal Constituency seats. The elections are a result of Senator Monday […]
Edo Updates
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced a large-scale recruitment initiative targeting the state’s youth population. The announcement was made at an All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, held in support of the upcoming August 16, 2025, Edo Central Senatorial by-election. Governor […]
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in collaboration with the Edo State Government, has launched the Gov. Monday Okpebholo Anti-Drug Abuse Marathon for secondary schools across the state. The initiative was announced at a press conference in Benin City on Thursday. NDLEA Commander in […]
The Edo State Ministry of Justice has announced significant achievements over the past seven months, securing 13 criminal convictions and over 22 civil litigation judgments in favor of the State. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Samson Osagie, revealed these accomplishments during a press briefing on Monday, highlighting the ministry’s […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s Edo Command has announced the arrest of 46 individuals suspected of involvement in drug-related crimes. According to the agency, 39,983 kilograms of assorted illicit substances were confiscated during operations conducted in July. The state commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, attributed the success to intelligence-driven operations targeting […]
Dr. Darlington Obaseki, Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), stated that he is leaving the institution in a significantly improved state compared to when he assumed office. This declaration was made during a press briefing on Thursday, following a tour of projects completed during […]
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the immediate removal of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Anugbum Onuaha, ahead of the National Assembly by-elections scheduled for August 16th. During a press conference held in Benin City on Tuesday, Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the […]
Hundreds of youths in Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government on Monday staged a peaceful protest over gully erosion ravaging the community and incessant kidnapping of their people in the area. The youths converging at the popular Jattu Junction with their placards, calling on the government to […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has deployed 1,600 corps members to Edo State for the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream I orientation programme. The nationwide programme is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, July 29. Dr. Frances Ben-Ushie, the Edo State Coordinator of the NYSC, announced the deployment in a statement […]
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the tragic killing of Sergeant Aminu Yusuf, who was shot dead by armed assailants while escorting an expatriate in Benin City on July 16. According to CSP Moses Yamu, the command’s spokesperson, the incident occurred along First East Circular Road when four armed […]