The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has issued an apology to customers across its franchise states, including Edo, for the recent deterioration in electricity supply. The company cites a significant reduction in power allocation from the national grid as the primary cause of the increased outages and load shedding. According […]
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Edo State police reported a major operational success in January, arresting 87 people suspected of kidnapping and freeing 30 victims, the state commissioner of police, Monday Agbonika, announced at the command’s end-of-month briefing in Benin. Agbonika said the arrests were the result of stepped-up, intelligence-driven operations targeting violent criminals across […]
The Federal Government has recommenced the dualization of the Lokoja–Benin Road, focusing on the Obajana Junction to Benin section. This initiative underscores the government’s dedication to providing robust and sustainable infrastructure nationwide. Following the termination of underperforming contracts, work on this crucial highway restarted in February 2025, aligning with President […]
The city of Benin is gearing up to host the second edition of the Niger Delta Games, scheduled from February 20th to 27th. This multi-sport event, sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), will bring together over 3,000 athletes and officials from nine oil-producing states in the region. The […]
The Edo State branch of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has declared an immediate withdrawal of medical services across the state, effective Saturday. This action follows the abduction of two medical doctors in separate incidents on January 1st and 2nd, prompting grave concerns regarding the safety and security of healthcare […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has called on Governor Monday Okpebholo to embrace purposeful governance, institutional discipline, and people‑centered development as his administration enters its second year. Speaking at a press conference in Benin City on Thursday, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, the state chairman of the PDP, reviewed […]
Benin City witnessed a powerful cinematic moment as Osamede, a historical superhero film rooted in the 1897 British invasion of the Benin Kingdom, premiered to a packed audience on Friday night. The screening, which extended into the early hours of Saturday, ended with a standing ovation, as viewers celebrated the […]
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 […]
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 […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Edo has issued a call for increased support from stakeholders to ensure the success of its initiatives. This appeal was made by State Coordinator Mrs. Frances Ben-Ushie during the 2025 NYSC Stakeholders’ Forum held in Benin City on Tuesday. In her keynote address, […]