In 2025, the agency dismantled cartels across Edo, confiscated over 207,000kg of narcotics, and destroyed cannabis plantations covering 77.5 hectares. Benin City: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in…
Benin City: Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reassured residents of the government’s commitment to protecting lives and property, declaring that criminals will find no hiding place in the state.…
Benin City: Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has expressed deep sorrow over the death of his Special Adviser on Arewa Matters, Alhaji Danjuma Garba. In a condolence message, Okpebholo…
Benin City: The abductors of two brothers in Edo State have reportedly killed Tahir Abu, while his elder brother, Dr Babatunde Abu, remains in captivity. Tahir’s body was discovered by…
Benin City: Suspected kidnappers have seized two brothers, Dr. Abu Ibrahim Babatunde and Abu Tahir, in Auchi, Edo State, sparking fresh concerns over rising insecurity in the region. The incident…
Benin: The Benin Traditional Council has distanced itself from a recent assault meted out on Nigerian filmmaker, Don Pedro Obaseki, by suspected thugs in Benin. In a public announcement on…
Benin City: Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has called for stronger ties between Edo and Italy, stressing that cultural exchange and strategic partnerships can serve as vital engines of…
Benin City: The University of Benin has successfully concluded the first phase of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Skill-Up Artisan (SUPA) programme, empowering 200 participants with industry-relevant skills and reaffirming…
Benin City: The Edo State Police Command says it recorded major breakthroughs against violent crime in 2025, arresting 821 suspects and rescuing 377 kidnap victims across the state. Commissioner of…
Benin City: Governor Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday presented a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged the “Budget of Hope and Growth,” to the Edo State House of Assembly, marking a…