Edo State Govt Graduates 60 Personnel, Pledges More to Boost Security
By Tracy OhovworeAs part of the Edo State Government’s commitment to providing security of lives and property in the State, the Edo State Security Corps has concluded the training of 60 security personnel, who are to pilot the Security Administrative Departments at the Headquarters in Benin City.The State Deputy Corps Commandant, CSP Richard Balogun (rtd.)…
New Year: DG NOA Calls for Collective Action Against Insecurity, Appeals for Unity
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has called on citizens to unite in the fight against insecurity, urging a renewed spirit of patriotism, collective responsibility, and civic engagement to foster national peace and development. In his new year message to Nigerians, Issa-Onilu noted that, while the government continues to intensify…
Edo government strongly condemns the killing of Realtor Joel Isibor.
The death of realtor and businessman Mr. Joel Umwueni Isibor has been denounced by the Edo State Government, which has also pledged to bring about prompt justice and apprehend those responsible. The government will cooperate with security agencies to initiate a high-level investigation into the murder, Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa assured the grieving family during his visit.
Police Arrest 2 Suspects Over Violent Attack on Rivers CDC Chairman
By Prince Woke The Rivers State Police Command on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, announced the arrest of two suspects in connection with a violent attack on Christian Benjamin Ediegene, Chairman of the Community Development Committee (CDC) of Okana in Abua Central, Abua/Odual Local Government Area. Spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, Superintendent of Police…
Police In Rivers Arrest Member Of ATM Card Swapping Syndicate
Police In Rivers Arrests Member Of ATM Debit Card Swapping Syndicate Prince Woke, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command says it has arrested Blessing Daberechi Oleru, a 35-year-old female from OMPADEC Road, Igwuruta Town, Port Harcourt, who was involved in ATM debit card swapping. Public Relations Officer of Rivers State Police Command Grace Iringe…
Edo State Govt Rescues, Reunites Stolen Baby with Family
Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City The Edo State Government through its Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has rescued a 9-month-old baby and reunited same to the biological parents in Benin City. The said baby was alleged to have been stolen during a church service on Sunday, 1st June, 2025, around the Siluko Road axis…
UN Woman, NNWM Collaborate on Peaceful Cohabitation in Nigeria
UN Women, NNWM Collaborate on Peaceful Cohabitation in Nigeria The United Nations (UN) Women and the National Network of Women Mediators (NNWM) have collaborated to enhance peace cohabitation in Nigeria. The two devised strategies to strengthen the integration of state-level women’s mediation networks into national and regional networks of women mediators. They also expressed their…
NGO Plans Empowerment For Rivers Communities and Youth
NGO Plans Empowerment For Rivers Communities and Youth Barikui Felix A non-profit and non-governmental organization, Ogwus Empowerment and Community Development Organization, has disclosed plans to empower youths and communities in Rivers State with livelihood skills and social amenities to fight crime and other vices in the state. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt, the founder of…