The Edo State Police Command has arrested three individuals in connection with the alleged torture and death of a 15-year-old girl who was brought from Benue State to work as a domestic helper in Benin City. The victim, identified as Tyowase Joy Mfena, reportedly succumbed to severe injuries sustained from […]
Edo Updates
The Edo State Government has officially announced the resumption of academic activities for all schools previously closed due to security concerns. This decision follows a thorough evaluation of the security landscape across affected communities and the successful implementation of reinforced safety protocols. According to a circular released by the Ministry […]
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has urged citizens and leaders alike to stay alert, united, and actively involved in protecting the country’s hard-won democratic values as Nigeria commemorates Democracy Day. In a strongly worded message released on June 12, Governor Okpebholo described the annual commemoration not merely as […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Thursday incinerated 73,463.21 kilograms of confiscated illegal drugs in Benin, dealing what officials called a “significant setback” to drug trafficking networks operating in the region. The destroyed substances carry an estimated street value of ₦2.8 billion and were seized during multiple intelligence-led raids […]
The Edo State government has rolled out a sweeping set of initiatives designed to dramatically improve traffic flow, bolster passenger safety, and instil a new era of orderliness within the state’s diverse transportation system. These far-reaching reforms, announced by the Commissioner for Transportation, Saturday Uwuilekhue, signal a proactive approach to […]
The Edo State Government has strongly condemned the use of substandard building materials following the sudden collapse of a two-storey structure still under construction at Gospel Avenue, off Adesuwa Road in Oredo Local Government Area. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr. Vincent Uwadiae, led officials to the scene […]
The Edo State Government has unveiled plans to engage 5,400 members of a local security network across all 18 local government areas. The Commissioner for Security and Public Safety, Festus Ebea, disclosed this during a press briefing held on Wednesday in Benin City. According to Ebea, each local government council […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared it will step up targeted operations against identified drug hotspots across Edo State in the lead-up to the July 11 local government elections. Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju, NDLEA State Commander in Edo, made this announcement on Tuesday while hosting the Resident Electoral […]
Communities situated along the vital Benin-Akure highway in Edo State have collectively voiced their profound appreciation for Governor Monday Okpebholo’s dedicated efforts in fostering development within their region. This commendation was formally expressed during a recent courtesy visit by community representatives to the Governor, who was represented by his deputy, […]
Commuters, transport operators, and community leaders in Edo State are sounding the alarm over the poor condition of major federal roads, warning that persistent potholes, failed sections, and traffic bottlenecks are directly contributing to heightened risks of kidnapping and armed robbery. Stakeholders say that badly deteriorated portions of key highways […]