The Edo State Police Command has announced the detention of a 24-year-old social media content creator, Omoyemen Osarobo, widely known online as “Madam Oil Rice,” over a fabricated kidnap claim that circulated in Benin City. The charge stems from a video in which Osarobo asserted that she was abducted along […]
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The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has scored a significant operational breakthrough in its battle against economic sabotage, announcing the arrest of 15 suspects and the seizure of eight trucks laden with illegally mined solid minerals. State Commandant Saidi Akintayo disclosed the results […]
The fight against illicit drug cultivation in Edo State took a violent turn on October 27, 2025, when operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and personnel of the Nigerian Army were ambushed in Ukpuje, Owan West Local Government Area. According to a statement issued in Benin City […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has raised the alarm over the worsening condition of federal roads across the state, calling on the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to take immediate action ahead of the festive season. During plenary in Benin City on Monday, Speaker Chief Blessing Agbebaku expressed grave […]
In a heartfelt gesture aimed at alleviating the economic strain on transport workers, the Dr. Nicholas Felix (DNF) Foundation International on Monday rolled out a free fuel distribution initiative in Benin City. The outreach, which took place in the Oredo community, provided thousands of litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) […]
A devastating incident on Wednesday evening claimed the life of a two-year-old girl after a commercial bus allegedly struck pedestrians at the bustling Ring Road area of Benin City. The child’s mother sustained severe injuries and is currently receiving urgent medical attention at a local hospital. The tragic event occurred […]
Benin City, the Edo State capital, played host to a gathering of African leaders on Thursday as they convened for the 2024 Democracy Day Dialogue. This significant event focused on addressing the challenges that impede the effectiveness of education systems across the continent and sought actionable strategies to foster both […]
The Edo State Government has planned to construct nine parks and gardens in locations across Benin City, the state capital. The planned construction is pursuant to the State Government’s beautification plan, the Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Engr. Osasere Evbuomwan, said in a statement. He urged members of the public […]