The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has carried out a sweeping operation in Edo State, leading to the destruction of a sprawling cannabis plantation and the arrest of four individuals suspected to be involved in its cultivation and distribution. Speaking to journalists in Benin City on Monday, Commander […]
Edo Updates
Renowned cultural strategist and Director of the Órüpézá Festival, Edi Lawani, has reaffirmed the transformative power of cultural celebration in shaping Nigeria’s development and boosting its tourism sector. Speaking in Lagos on Monday during the unveiling of Freedom Party Week 2025, Lawani emphasized that investing in culture is investing […]
In a powerful display of grassroots commitment, members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State turned out in large numbers on Saturday to participate in the party’s ward congresses, despite persistent rainfall. The exercise, which spanned all 192 wards across the state, saw the election of new ward […]
Two adolescent girls, aged 13 and 14—with one managing sickle cell disease—have been recovered in Edo State following a foiled human trafficking scheme targeting Libya. The minors were intercepted and returned safely after traveling through multiple states before authorities intervened. The girls left Benin City on a Sunday […]
In a proactive move to strengthen disaster preparedness, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for unified action among emergency response stakeholders in Edo State to confront the growing threat of flooding. The appeal was made during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting held in Benin City on Wednesday. […]
Edo State Police Commissioner, Mr. Monday Agbonika, has issued a strong statement condemning the recent killing of eight personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the abduction of a Chinese expatriate in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area. During a visit to the scene of […]
Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC–Edo) has announced the initial set of constituency projects slated for execution in the Edo-North Senatorial District. The projects, aimed at improving living conditions and educational infrastructure, were officially handed over to contractors on Sunday. The first batch of projects includes the construction of a 2.5-kilometer road […]
A coordinated rescue mission led by the Edo State Police Command has resulted in the safe recovery of 16 passengers who were abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Benin-Auchi expressway. The incident occurred on Friday evening when armed assailants intercepted an 18-seater bus operated by New Edo Line Transport Company, […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is mourning the loss of eight of its personnel who were killed in an ambush attack by suspected kidnappers in Okpella, Edo State. The attack, which lasted for about three hours on Friday night, also left four NSCDC officers critically injured, one […]
Edo’s Special Security Squad announced the arrest of nine individuals suspected of cult membership during a pre-dawn operation in Iguoshodin N’Ikpemaba, Ovia North East Local Government Area. Authorities say the action was triggered by tip-offs and an urgent distress call from residents who reported terrorizing activities. Coordinator Idemudia Noah revealed […]