Thursday, July 2, 2026

Benin City

May 7, 2026

Hajj: Edo to airlift intending pilgrims May 18

Mr Eranga said about 100 persons who paid after the deadline believing they would reopen the application missed this year’s exercise.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
April 13, 2026

Edo police arrest six officers, others for alleged abduction 

The command said preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects formed a well-organised criminal syndicate responsible for a series of serious crimes.

Police officers
April 8, 2026

Army promotes five officers to lieutenant colonels, demands improved loyalty

The army asked the officers to lead by example, mentor subordinates, and contribute to operational effectiveness.

Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, Commander, 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army (3rd left) and the newly promoted officers
April 3, 2026

NSCDC mobilises 2,000 personnel across Edo for Easter

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed over 2,000 operatives across Edo to ensure a safe and hitch-free Easter celebration.

NSCDC commandant in Edo, Saidi Akintayo
April 2, 2026

How alleged drug dealer died inside Edo courtroom after three-month detention by NDLEA: Witnesses

“She was arraigned in court. There was no issue that she was not physically fit,” said NDLEA.

NDLEA armed officers
March 16, 2026

Edo: Igbinedion school bully’s parents write victim, apologise

The family of one of the bullies at the Igbinedion Education Centre in Benin City has written an apology to the institution and the victim.

Igbinedion Education Centre in Benin City
March 15, 2026

Police to arrest expelled Igbinedion school students for alleged bullying

The police said the students would be arrested regardless of the school management’s action.

Igbinedion Education Centre, Benin City and a screenshot of the alleged bullying
February 27, 2026

Odigie-Oyegun expresses concern over security situation in Edo

He urged the government to allow peace to reign and eschew violence in the run-up to the election.

John Odigie-Oyegun
February 27, 2026

NBC moves to demarcate Edo-Kogi inter-state boundary

The National Boundary Commission has taken steps to physically demarcate the Edo-Kogi inter-state boundary.

Ododo with Okpebholo
February 24, 2026

Peter Obi, Odigie-Oyegun, other ADC chieftains escape hoodlum attack in Edo

“PO and the leadership of the ADC are under siege and attack in Benin, Edo State,” Mr Tanko said.

Peter Obi