In a series of coordinated operations across Edo North and Central senatorial districts, troops from the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have apprehended 12 individuals suspected of involvement in kidnapping activities. The operations, which commenced on May 12, 2026, targeted known hideouts and suspected supply routes in the Owan […]
Edo State
In a move to combat rising criminal activity, the Edo State Government has announced plans to broaden the enforcement of its anti-cultism laws to include individuals engaged in internet fraud, commonly known as “Yahoo boys.” The announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, […]
While expressing gratitude for the resumption of farm input distribution by the Edo State government, the All Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Edo Chapter, has emphasized that young farmers in the state require more comprehensive support to thrive. According to AFAN, access to funding, modern infrastructure, and mechanized equipment are […]
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have successfully rescued four kidnap victims and apprehended ten members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate, including its kingpin, in a major operation utilizing cutting-edge technology. The announcement was made by the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, during a press briefing held in Benin […]
Tension has continued to rise in Imoga Community in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State following a series of kidnappings, violent attacks, and the alleged activities of armed herders and bandits operating within the vast forests surrounding the community. Residents of the agrarian community said they were forced to […]
Every election season, the same drama returns to Akoko Edo. Politicians who disappeared after the last election suddenly surface. Long convoys drive through Igarra, Ibillo, Ososo and other communities that rarely see them. Candidate posters flood every pole, wall, and rock. Loudspeakers blast promises like development is just one vote away. […]
The Edo Pilgrim Welfare Board has announced that 95 intending pilgrims from Edo State are scheduled to be airlifted to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage on May 18th. Alhaji Muhammadkabir Eranga, the Executive Secretary of the board, confirmed this information in an interview with newsmen in Benin City […]
The Edo Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) is embarking on a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to bolster tax compliance among expatriates residing and working in Edo State. This collaboration aims to improve data sharing and enforcement mechanisms to ensure a more equitable and comprehensive tax collection system. […]
The Edo State Government has shut down an orphanage home in Afuze, Owan East Local Government Area, and arrested its operator following allegations of a large-scale adoption scam. The facility, known as Uwadia Children Home, was sealed after a formal complaint was filed regarding irregularities in its adoption processes. Mrs. […]
Gunmen attacked a commercial bus on the Lagos-Benin Expressway in Edo State on April 18, 2026, resulting in the death of the driver and the abduction of multiple passengers. The Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement released on its official X page on April 20, 2026. […]