By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY The Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State, on Saturday, produced the youngest chairman in its history as 30 years Anthony Osarobo won the election. Read Also: ‘Our people interested in choosing leaders’ – Okpebholo commends voters’ turnout in Edo LG election Osaeobo who contest…

…we know what to do," he said. ‎NAN recalls that 12 political parties were cleared by the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission to participate in the election into 18 local government areas of the state. (NAN) The post Why we are not participating in Edo LG election - FRSC appeared first on Vanguard News.

…autonomy for state police service commissions and prevent political interference.Former Edo State Governor and Senator Adams Oshiomhole also backed the proposal, describing Nigeria's current policing arrangement as contradictory because governors are designated chief security officers but lack the authority to recruit,…

Edo Police Command launches manhunt for suspected k!dnappers of cattle dealer The Edo State Police Command has commenced an intensive rescue operation following the reported abduction of a male cattle dealer, along the Igarra-Auchi expressway. On 7th July, 2026, at about 6:30 p.m., the Police received information that…

…Secretary of a political party, chaired the Appeal Committee for Senatorial Primaries in Edo State, and previously contested for a seat in the Rivers State House of Assembly. Dimgba said the party considered Okumgba’s political experience, organisational capacity and understanding of Rivers State’s political landscape…

Wellspring University, Benin, Edo State, has secured the approval of the National Universities Commission for five undergraduate programmes. The newly approved programmes are Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and B.Sc. Human Anatomy, B.Sc. Human Physiology, Bachelor of Health Information Management and Bachelo…

…abandoned his wheelbarrow and hid in a nearby bush. "My name is Michael James. I am from Edo State, but I live in Delta State. I kidnapped myself. The reason I kidnapped myself was that I owed my sister and my brother, and I had already spent the money. I had no way of paying it back. "On the 1st of this month, they as…

…one year of his reign. The colourful ceremony attracted traditional rulers from across Edo State, government officials, corporate leaders, community stakeholders, and sons and daughters of Okpella. Reflecting on his first year on the throne, the Okuokpellagbe said the transformation witnessed across the community was a…

…up preparedness Unlike several neighbouring states already battling severe flooding, Edo State has largely escaped major incidents despite weeks of heavy rainfall. Nevertheless, residents of communities traditionally affected by flooding, including Illushi, Udaba, Anegbete and parts of Etsako Central and Esan South Eas…

…Some persons, who were kidnapped at their farms in Estako West Local Government Area of Edo State, said they escaped after their kidnappers slept off. They narrated their ordeal at a briefing in Benin on Friday. According to the kidnap victims, their abductors were tired after making them to walk all night. One of the…

…while Prof. Alice Hertzog of a Swiss museum praised the Oba's guidance since 2021. Edo State officials, including Speaker Blessing Agbebaku and SSG Musa Ikhilor, joined the ceremony, describing the event as a "homecoming."

…mini-grids in Idemili, Anambra State; Mbaise, Imo State; Iyionu, Enugu State; Iruekpen, Edo State; Ibogo, Cross River State; and Butubutu, Oyo State. Furthermore, an 80kW system anchors operations in Iziogo Inezza Inyimagu, Ebonyi State, while smaller localized systems serve Mbiabet Ikot Esieyere in Akwa Ibom State at…

…collection despite a statewide ban. He warned that the Auchi Sector Commander of the Edo State Security Corps had been directed to produce the two fleeing suspects within 24 hours, insisting that anyone found aiding criminal activities would face the full weight of the law.

…as a politician, said he is from Auchi III Ward, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, but is presently in Abuja, FCT. He averred that Duke was not a duly registered member of the PRP as at May 4, when the party's membership register was submitted to INEC. He said he validly purchased the party's Expression o…

…of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Yenagoa, Sampson described the proposal by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as a welcome development, but expressed doubts about the willingness of governments to provide the resources needed for its implementation. According to him, special courts dedicated to…

…as a "politician," said he is of Auchi III Ward, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, but presently in Abuja, FCT. He averred on oath that Duke was not a duly member of PRP as at May 4 when the membership register of the party was submitted to INEC. He said he validly purchased the party's Expression of Inte…

…in jumbo bags covered with sawdust. The agency also carried out multiple forest raids in Edo State, destroying large quantities of cannabis plantations and arresting suspects linked to drug cultivation and trafficking. Across the country, the NDLEA said it continued its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitization campa…

…Command's Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Isah Sulaiman. 7. Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has requested the state's Chief Judge, Justice Iyobosa Okungbowa, to establish a Special Court to handle cases involving kidnapping and cult-related offences. The governor said the proposed court…

…had already done their worst. Edo Shuts Schools Over Terror Threat On June 13, the Edo State Government announced the closure of three schools in the Akoko-Edo axis - Ososo Grammar School, Makeke Secondary School, and Ososo Comprehensive High School - following intelligence reports of planned mass abductions by terrori…

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has written to the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, urging him to constitute a special court for the purpose of trying offences relating to cultism and kidnapping in the state. DAILY POST reports that the governor also requested the Chief Judge to nominate th…

…priests and priestesses to an emergency meeting over the growing insecurity in Edo State and other parts of the country. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Friday and signed by Chief Victor Nosakhare on behalf of the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor. According to the statement,…

…raising their children, including a son currently studying at the University of Benin, Edo State. But what began as a routine trip to harvest cassava soon turned into a terrifying journey into the hands of armed bandits. After harvesting cassava, the widow called a commercial tricycle operator from the same community,…