The Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State is in the middle of a serious security crisis. A rise in kidnappings has made residents anxious and panicked. The most recent events have resulted in the kidnapping of at least five people, including a police officer. The local government council and […]
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The kukuruku hills in Akoko-Edo local government area of Edo State came alive with unprecedented fervor as the Ososo Carnival celebrated its milestone 15th anniversary from December 27 – 30, 2025. The four-day event, widely regarded as a jewel in Edo State tourism calendar, delivered a masterclass in cultural promotion […]
Fleeing kidnappers have razed five motorcycles belonging goverment accredited vigilantes operating in the Okpella community in Etsako area of Edo North. Full story in video below. Source: Nexus Media.
The Edo State Government has established a five-member committee to investigate and resolve ongoing disputes between mining companies and host communities in the Dagbala area of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area. The initiative, spearheaded by the Edo State Ministry of Mining, aims to foster peaceful coexistence and ensure sustainable development in […]
By Our Coreespondent The Akoko-Edo Development Association (AEDA), also known as the Akoko-Edo Forum, has formally petitioned the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, seeking the division of the existing Akoko-Edo Local Government Area (LGA) in Edo State into three separate administrative units. In a detailed proposal submitted to […]
—By Our Correspondent Two prominent associations of Akoko-Edo indigenes have declared an uncompromising stand against insecurity in the region, vowing to publicly expose individuals within local communities who have aided or abetted the growing menace of kidnapping and land-related violence. The Akoko-Edo Forum and the Concerned Minds of Akoko-Edo issued […]
—By Our Correspondent. In the wake of mounting insecurity and deteriorating infrastructure, the people of Akoko Edo have risen in a unified cry for urgent intervention. This demand culminated in an emergency stakeholders’ town hall meeting which held yesterday at the Multi-purpose Hall, Igarra. The high-powered summit drew together traditional […]
The people of Akoko Edo, alive with hopes and expectations, desired a significant chapter in their political narrative with the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo. As we reflect on the promises made during his campaign and scrutinize the early achievements of his administration, it becomes imperative to remind not only […]
The Acting Chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government Council, Rt. Hon. Alabi Bliss Oshionogue, has underscored the indispensable role of mothers in nation-building, emphasizing their influence in shaping future generations. Hon. Oshionogue made this assertion during a courtesy visit by the winners of the 2024 Miss Akoko-Edo Beauty Pageant at the […]
Acting Chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, Rt. Hon. Alabi Bliss Oshionogue, has emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in achieving sustainable governance. Hon. Oshionogue made this assertion during a stakeholder engagement with the executive members of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), where discussions focused on the […]