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The Edo State Special Security Squad has recorded another major breakthrough, dismantling a kidnappers’ den in Egbai community, Ovia North-East Local Government Area, and arresting two suspects believed to be part of a notorious kidnapping ring. The operation, carried out over the weekend, reflects Governor Monday Okpebholo’s renewed push to secure communities and restore public…
Edo police nabs armed robbers and suspected kidnappers By Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City The Edo State Police Command has made significant strides in it s battle against crime and insecurity, arresting multiple suspects linked to armed robbery and kidnapping since the beginning of the week. The Operatives of the Agbede Police Division on 16 March…
…..Calls on the Nigerian Government to stop plastic pollution By Tracy Ohovwore, Benin city The Ecological Action Advocacy Foundation (TEAAF) joins the global community in commemoration of World Environment Day 2025, under the theme “ Ending Plastic Pollution Globally”, has called for all humanity to protect, restore, and sustainably manage our ecosystem, the very foundation…
Edo state Governor Monday Okpebholo has brokered peace between host communities and investors on the use of government forest reserve land for agricultural purposes and investors. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Hon Dennis Idahosa, appealed to the various stakeholders to always tow the line of peace at all times Okpebholo noted that…
CSO Faults Energy Transition Plan Over Lack of Community Input By Uko Etim, Uyo A Civil Society Organisation, Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation, has criticised the Energy Transition Plan (ETP) for failing to gather concerns from impacted communities, particularly in Niger Delta, before its implementation. The Director, Partnership and Development, Yar’Adua Foundation, Mr. Amara Nwankpa, made…
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has joined Nigerians in commemorating the 2026 Workers’ Day, describing workers as the backbone of national development and key drivers of the country’s progress. In his May 1 message, Issa-Onilu noted that the occasion offers an opportunity to reflect on the dignity of labour…
Chinese Set Minister Arrive Nigeria The Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, will arrive in Abuja, Nigeria, on Wednesday for an official visit. According to a press statement on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the visiting foreign minister, who is also a Member of…
13 Dies in Edo from Lassa Fever Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City The Edo state government has recorded an outbreak of Lassa fever, which has killed 13 persons across Etsako West, Esan West, and Esan North central local government area of the state. The Director of the Ministry of Health, Dr Stephenson Ojeibo, revealed that the…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has sued the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over the tinted glass permit policy, labelling the move as illegal. In April 2025, the IGP introduced a policy, instructing the public to apply for and get annual motor tinted glass permits from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for a…
FG Announces Arrest Of Interpol, Releases Over 4,082 Inmates, Saves N1Billion The federal government has announced the arrest of two wanted suspects on Interpol’s red list in the country. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the arrest during the 5th edition of the Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja on Thursday. Tunji-Ojo while stating…