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Edo

June 20, 2026

NSCDC rescues teenage girl from kidnappers, nabs suspects in Edo

Mr Akintayo said the victim, Glory Odigie, was rescued through an intelligence-driven operation. 

suspects
June 16, 2026

Shettima rallies support for Oyebanji in Ekiti ahead of Saturday’s governorship poll

Mr Nkwocha said Mr Shettima arrived in the state to support the party’s candidate and attend other official engagements.

Ekiti governor, Biodun Oyebanji
June 14, 2026

FRSC recovers vehicle stolen from Edo church 

Mr Ohaeri said that the vehicle was recovered on Sunday following a distress report received by the patrol team.

FRSC
June 14, 2026

Police arrest three suspects over alleged murder of 15-year-old domestic worker in Edo

Preliminary investigations indicated that the prime suspect had allegedly accused the teenager of stealing N200, 000 before subjecting her to severe assault.

Enugu State police
June 13, 2026

15,281 candidates sit extrance exam to technical colleges nationwide

The registrar said the examination was conducted simultaneously in 203 centres nationwide.

NABTEB
June 10, 2026

Edo begins recruitment of 5,400 security corps, 500 forest guards

He stressed that no local government area should have fewer than 300 operatives.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
June 9, 2026

Failing roads fuelling kidnapping, armed robbery in Edo, Nigerians cry out

Stakeholders have called for urgent reconstruction of major federal roads in Edo, saying their poor condition exposes travellers to kidnapping and armed robbery.

June 8, 2026

WaterAid advocates sustainable financing for urban water services

“Government ownership and leadership are also essential to guarantee long-term asset management and sustainability,” he said.

WaterAid logo
June 7, 2026

NDLEA arrests notorious female drug dealers in Edo, Imo, Kano, Gombe

“At Uyosa, Benin City, two female suspects were nabbed with a cocktail of illicit substances, including 176 grams of skunk, 65g of loud, and five grams of methamphetamine,” he said.

NDLEA
June 7, 2026

Gov. Okpebholo leads call for prayer amid security challenges

Expressing confidence in the power of prayer, Mr Okpebholo said Nigeria would overcome its current challenges.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo