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The Edo State Government has begun demolishing structures in Uromi, Esan North‑East Local Government Area, that officials say were used for cult activities. The action follows a major security operation on the 17th of November 2025, when the state’s Special Security Squad, together with the Nigerian Army and other agencies, raided several hideouts and arrested…
In line with the ancient tradition, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin says funeral events/burial rites will not be permitted during the 2025 Igue festival otherwise called ‘Ugie’, which begins on December 14th with Ugierhoba rite (indoor). The notification which is contained in the programme of activities endorsed by Secretary,…
The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku-Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare the second has suspended the traditional priest of Uniamen Village, Chief Sunday Sidney Enoma in Ovia North East local government Area from his position as the Ohen-Ovia of Unuamen for violating the custom and traditional of Benin. The suspension of the traditional…
The Edo State Police Command has announced the death of a serving police inspector who was shot and killed while carrying out a routine stop-and-search operation at the Ekiadolor Area Command. The incident happened around noon on Friday when officers flagged down an unregistered, black, heavily tinted Lexus SUV whose occupants refused to stop. The…
Holders Argentina and leading contenders Spain were handed kind draws for the 2026 World Cup in a star-studded ceremony on Friday, which saw US President Donald Trump receive FIFA’s new peace prize. The event in Washington started the final countdown to the tournament, six months out from the first-ever 48-team World Cup, with much-fancied France…
The Edo State Government has announced the appointment of Dr. Ebojele Akhere Patrick as the new Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor. The approval was granted by Governor Monday Okpebholo in a move aimed at strengthening government communication and deepening transparency across the state. Dr. Ebojele Akhere Patrick brings to the role a robust…
By Uko Okon The Akwa Ibom Police Command said it has arrested five suspects who fabricated and circulated fake news report on social media in the state. The suspects recently shared on social media an alleged kidnaping incident involving students of Oron secondary school in Oron LGA of the state. The State Commissioner of Police,…
President Bola Tinubu has submitted another batch of non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, with several high-profile former government officials making the list. Among the new nominees are the immediate past Sole Administrator of Rivers State and former Chief of Naval Staff, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former presidential aide, Ita Enang; former Imo First Lady, Chioma…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has presented cheques worth N200 million to 47 families of civil servants who died in active service and announced an educational scholarship for one member from each of the bereaved families. The presentation, which took place at the Government House in Benin City, is part of the state’s ongoing…
The Senate has completed the screening of the three ambassadorial nominees forwarded to the upper chamber by President Bola Tinubu for confirmation. They are Kayode Are (Ogun State), Aminu Dalhatu (Jigawa State), and Ayodele Oke (Oyo State). The nominees, who appeared before the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs chaired by Senator Sani Bello (APC, Niger…