Edo Police arrest 5 officers, 3 civilians over abduction, POS extortion ring
BENIN CITY — The Edo State Police Command has arrested five of its personnel and three civilians over their alleged involvement in a criminal syndicate specialising in abduction and extortion…
Idahosa hails Okpebholo’s support as Edo leaders, groups pay condolence visits over mother’s death
BENIN CITY — Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa has described Governor Monday Okpebholo as an “understanding boss and senior brother,” citing his support and compassion following the death…
Police foil dawn robbery in Delta, arrest suspect, recover arms
AGBOR — A suspected armed robbery operation was foiled in the early hours of the weekend in Agbor, Delta State, after a swift, intelligence-driven response by the police disrupted an…
Okpebholo vows lasting legacy, tours Edo projects with Idris Abdulkareem
… Gets accolade from music maestro The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his determination to leave the state better than he met it, as he undertook…
Edo Assembly gives BEDC 4-month ultimatum to improve power supply
BENIN CITY—The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, has issued a four-month ultimatum to the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to urgently improve power supply…
Nigeria faces 480,000 data protection personnel gap—NDPC
ABUJA – The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has said that the country faces a significant gap of 480,000 Data Protection Officers (DPOs), in spite of notable progress recorded in…
Ordia, supporters dump PDP for APC
… As Okpebholo hosts major political realignment in Edo BENIN CITY – A major political shift is set to unfold in Edo State today as Senator Clifford Ordia and his…
Police nab 50 suspects over fake checkpoints, other criminal offence
ABUJA – The Nigeria Police Force said it has arrested 50 suspects over fake checkpoints, criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, banditry, robbery and other criminal offences in three months nationwide. The Force…
No request from ADC to use Eagle Square for convention – Wike
ABUJA – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that the African Democratic Party (ADC) was denied the usage of the Eagle Square…
Ordia’s defection to APC signals political realignment in Edo, sparks debate on opposition future
The defection of former Senator Clifford Ordia to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has stirred fresh political debate in Edo State, with supporters describing it as a strong endorsement…