The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has apprehended a 28-year-old man, Edet Friday, in connection with the alleged theft of a mini-bus. The vehicle in question belonged to a local pastor who had entrusted it to Friday for commercial transport purposes under a daily payment agreement. The arrest occurred in […]
Benin city
In a decisive move against rising cult activity, the Edo State Government has demolished a building in Amagba, Oredo Local Government Area, linked to the Aye confraternity. The action follows the arrest of two individuals suspected of involvement in recent cult-related killings in the state. Dr. Patrick Ebojele, Chief Press […]
The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has apprehended a 22-year-old man impersonating a soldier and a police constabulary officer for alleged illegal possession of firearms. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to bolster internal security and combat criminal activities within the state. Peter Ehiotu, the suspected fake soldier, who hails from […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has issued an apology to residents and motorists for the inconveniences caused by the ongoing construction of the Ramat Park flyover in the Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area. The apology came during an unannounced inspection of the project site on Thursday, where the governor expressed […]
The Edo State Government has publicly declared eight individuals wanted in connection with recent deadly incidents across the state. This declaration comes as part of a renewed and intensified security campaign spearheaded by the state. Among those declared wanted are three influential community youth leaders, locally identified as “Okiagheles,” along […]
The Edo State Executive Council has approved the construction of additional road projects spanning the three senatorial districts. This initiative aims to enhance mobility and ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and vehicles throughout the state. Hon. Felix Akhabue, the State Commissioner for Works, affirmed that this decision […]
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly denounced the state government’s recently announced plan to establish a state-owned airline. In a statement released on Friday, PDP Publicity Secretary Mr. Dan Osa-Ogbegie characterized the proposal as a misallocation of resources, indicative of a disconnect between the […]
The Edo State Police Command has arrested Amadin William in connection with the alleged murder of his childhood friend, Eghosa Osarietinomwan, during a house-warming ceremony in Oben community, Edo State. According to ASP Eno Ikoedem, spokesperson for the command, the tragic incident occurred on December 22, shortly after Osarietinomwan—who had […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has called for enhanced collaboration between Edo and the Italian government, emphasizing that cultural exchange can serve as a powerful catalyst for economic development and sustainable progress. The governor made the appeal during a courtesy visit in Benin City by Mr. Iacopo Foti, Deputy […]
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has commissioned a state-of-the-art 160-slice CT scan machine, donated by the Japanese government, to strengthen its diagnostic capacity and improve patient care. The inauguration, held on Monday in Benin City, was described by the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, as a […]