Gunmen invade community, burn cars, houses in Edo
Armed bandit, who identified itself as “Ijaw Freedom Fighters” on Sunday night attacked Imariogha Community, near Okomu oil palm plantation, setting ablaze over eight […]
Edo state
NAPTIP condemns obscene pictures of minor shared by father on social media
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has condemned the obscene pictures of a four-year girl, shared by an Edo-based […]
EFCC arrests 60 suspected Internet fraudsters, recovers exotic cars in Benin, Uyo
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has arrested 39 suspected Internet […]
Edo 2024: Olu D touches base with LP’s Governor Alex Otti in Umuahia
A frontline governorship candidate in Edo on the platform of Labour Party (LP]), Barrister Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata, was in Umuahia on Thursday morning to meet […]
OLUMIDE AKPATA: Further statement regarding the unfortunate incident at University of Benin [UniBen] Senior Staff Club
PRESS STATEMENT I feel compelled to provide this further statement in respect of the deeply regrettable events that occurred at the University of Benin […]
Edo PDP governorship candidate promises inclusiveness in governance
Edo Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Dr Asue Ighodalo, has promised to run an all-inclusive government, if given the mandate in the Sept.21 […]
Man electrocuted while trying to steal transformer cable in Edo
A middle-age man was, in the early hours of Tuesday, electrocuted while trying to vandalise a BEDC transformer on Airport road in Benin. The […]
Why we detained husband whose wife died in Benin hospital – Police
The Police Command in Edo on Sunday explained why it detained one Christopher Owegie whose wife died at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital […]
EFCC arrests 39 suspected Yahoo boys in Benin-City
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arrested 39 suspected internet […]
Edo community disturbed over missing 200-level student of DELSU
The community of Iru Egbede in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo is disturbed over the alleged disappearance of a 200-level undergraduate of Delta […]
NDLEA burns over 3 tonnes of cannabis in Edo forests
Not less than 3,065.255kg of cannabis sativa (Indian hemp) substances were razed on two farms at Amahor waterside forest in Igueben area of Edo […]
Easter: Agba preaches love, peace and unity among Nigerians
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Immediate past Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, has called on Christians […]
Ex-NBA publicity secretary in Benin appears in court for allegedly stealing a stabiliser
A former Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Douglas Ogbankwa, on Thursday appeared in a Benin High Court for allegedly stealing a […]
Kidnapped Edo PDP Chairman regains freedom
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Dr Tony Aziegbemi, abducted on March 15 in Benin, has regained freedom. The […]
NDLEA never said drugs are sold in Benin like sachet water – Official
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) never said that drugs were being hawked on the streets of Benin […]
FG to complete Benin-Lokoja road within 6 months – Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi says the Federal Government has put plans in place to complete the construction of the Benin- Lokoja […]
Police engage kidnappers in gun battle, rescue abducted priest in Edo
Police in Edo State have rescued one Rev. Tony Mukoro, from the den of suspected kidnappers in the state. The victim was reportedly […]
NDLEA raids Edo forest, destroys over 3 tons of cannabis
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed over three tons of cannabis (Indian Hemp) in zero forest. The […]
Nigerian Army begins shooting ranges in Benin, urges residents not to panic
By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin- The 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Benin, said that its annual range classification, involving movement of troops and firing of […]
Oba of Benin assures Edo people of better future
Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolor, Ewuare II, on Tuesday, conveyed a message of hope to Edo citizens, urging the […]