Although details of the closed-door meeting were not immediately made public, the visit comes amid growing security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States. Click Here 👇 for details Tinubu Meets AFRICOM Chief As Security Talks Deepen
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According to the statement, the temporary closures are intended to cut off logistics, restrict the movement of consumables, and deny criminal elements and their informants access to food supplies and other forms of support during the security exercise. Click Here 👇 for details Temporary Shutdown — Kogi Govt Orders […]
Operatives of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) have apprehended two suspects believed to be involved in the theft of motorcycles for suspected kidnappers operating in the state. The suspects, identified as Yusuf and Zubairu, were arrested in a forest in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area, following a […]
Demonstrations erupted in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, on Saturday, as angry youths took to the streets to protest the abduction and subsequent death of a young man. The protesters destroyed a billboard promoting President Bola Tinubu’s potential 2027 presidential campaign. The victim was kidnapped on January 9, 2026, […]
The Edo State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has called upon Governor Monday Okpebholo to prioritize sustained security efforts, strengthened governance, and inclusive development initiatives in 2026. In a statement released by State Chairman Dr. James-Wisdom Abhulimen, the NIPR emphasized the fundamental role of security in […]
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 […]
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 Edo State Police Command has announced a series of intensified measures to strengthen security across the state during the festive season. Commissioner of Police, Mr. Monday Agbonika, disclosed the plans in Benin City on Friday, assuring residents that the command is fully prepared to safeguard lives and property throughout […]
In a decisive move to restore public safety, the Edo State Government has announced a series of intensified measures aimed at curbing the rising threats of cultism and kidnapping across the state. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, disclosed the plans during a press briefing on Monday in […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating jobs, enhancing security, and promoting sustainable development through transparent and accountable leadership. In a statement to commemorate the state’s 34th anniversary, Okpebholo highlighted the state’s achievements in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic growth. The governor paid tribute […]