Edo
Leadership crisis claims two lives in Edo community
Two men were killed in Iyanomo community, Edo State, following a leadership tussle. Governor Okpebholo vows justice as security operatives launch probe. A tragic leadership tussle in Iyanomo community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, has led to the death of two men, heightening tension among residents and raising concerns over the recurring spate […]
Police rescue passengers kidnapped on Benin-Auchi road
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have successfully rescued 16 of the 29 passengers abducted on Friday evening along the busy Benin-Auchi road by suspected armed kidnappers. The incident has once again highlighted the growing security challenges on major highways in the region. CSP Moses Yamu, spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, confirmed […]
Eight NSCDC officers killed Chinese expatriates abducted in Edo ambush
Eight NSCDC officers and a driver were killed in an ambush in Edo State while escorting a Chinese expatriate, who was abducted by armed attackers. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been thrown into mourning following the brutal killing of eight of its personnel and a civilian driver during an ambush in […]
NLC presses for higher minimum wage in Edo
Edo minimum wage increase sparks NLC push for higher pay, as the union urges Governor Okpebholo to review salaries and improve workers’ welfare. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reiterated its commitment to engaging constructively with state governments across the country in order to secure better welfare packages and wage improvements for workers. In Edo […]
Police arrest doctor over death of woman after caesarean section
The Edo State Police Command has taken into custody a medical doctor following the death of a 36-year-old woman, Mrs. Susan Omoye-Okporan, who reportedly died after undergoing a Caesarean section at a private hospital in Uromi, the administrative headquarters of Esan North-East Local Government Area. The tragedy occurred on August 2, 2025, when the deceased […]
Edo Police Deploy 7,825 Officers, Restrict Movement for By-Elections
The Edo State Police Command has announced the deployment of 7,825 officers in preparation for the by-elections scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2025. The move is aimed at ensuring a safe, orderly, and peaceful voting process across all affected areas. In a statement issued on Friday by the state command’s Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, […]
Edo Seminarians Kidnapped, Plead for Ransom Help
They kill people here. Our abductors have threatened to kill us. Please send money to them to spare our lives Two seminarians abducted from the Catholic Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary School in Ivianokpodi, Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, have appealed to their parents and well-wishers for urgent assistance to secure their […]
Governor Okpebholo Names Commissioner Candidates
Edo State has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its executive leadership with the announcement of four nominees for commissioner appointments, pending confirmation by the State House of Assembly. This move by Governor Monday Okpebholo is part of a broader effort to reinforce his administration as it approaches its second year. The list of nominees […]
Civil Servant Convicted for Double Salary Fraud
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) recently achieved a significant legal victory by convicting Mr. Ewere Morgan Eseosa, a civil servant who was caught receiving salaries from two different government employers at the same time—an act that directly violates anti-corruption laws. Through a thorough investigation, the ICPC discovered that Mr. Eseosa […]
Okpebholometer: Edo Gets Civic-Tech Tool for Governance Accountability
Edo State residents now have a new digital watchdog to hold their government accountable. AdvoKC Foundation, a youth-led civic-tech governance organisation committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen participation, has launched Okpebholometer, an innovative accountability tool developed under its flagship Promise Tracker NG initiative. The unveiling marks a significant step in bridging the gap between […]