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 […]
Edo Updates
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 […]
The Edo State Government, led by Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a secure and inclusive digital society that prioritizes safety and opportunity for all. Speaking at the Edo Cybersecurity Summit 2025, themed “Online Safety: Our Collective Responsibility,” at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy, Chief […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has reaffirmed his stance on requesting former Anambra Governor Peter Obi to provide prior notice before visiting Edo, emphasizing that the directive was a security precaution, not a threat. Speaking at the inauguration of Edo Line, a state-owned transport company, in Benin on Tuesday, Okpebholo […]
In Benin, Edo State, retired police officers joined a nationwide protest on Monday, condemning the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) as a “killer policy” that has left them in poverty and distress. Under the National Association of Retired Police Officers Contributory Pension Scheme (NARPO-CPS), the retirees held a press conference to […]
The Edo State Police Command has announced the rescue of 62 kidnap victims and the arrest of 40 suspected kidnappers during a three-month crackdown on violent crimes. Commissioner of Police, Mr. Monday Agbonika, revealed this information during a press briefing held in Benin City on Monday. The rescued victims, including […]