Monday, June 22, 2026

Edo

May 8, 2026

INEC registers 93,220 new voters in Edo, releases schedules for CVR

He said the final phase of the registration exercise would run from May 11 to July 10.

INEC building
April 28, 2026

Reps seek time extension before reallocating inactive phone numbers

The motion received overwhelming support from lawmakers and was adopted without opposition.

April 28, 2026

Two suspects nabbed with firearms, charms, drugs in Edo: Police

The police command in Edo says it has arrested two suspected criminals who claimed to be hunters.

Two suspects nabbed with firearms, charms, drugs in Edo
April 27, 2026

NDLEA intercepts 748kg of tramadol, other psychotropic drugs in Edo

He said two suspected members of a drug cartel were arrested in connection with the seizure.

NDLEA
April 21, 2026

FRSC Zone 5 headquarters gets new zonal commanding officer

Cyril Mathew has assumed duty as the 34th zonal commanding officer of the zone 5 headquarters, Benin, of the Federal Road Safety Corps.

Cyril Mathew
April 15, 2026

Curb rising terror attacks in Yorubaland, Afenifere urges South-West governors 

The group called on governors in the six South-West states to strengthen collaboration among themselves.

Police and AMOTEKUN
April 15, 2026

Lagos, Kwara, Jigawa, 30 other states will experience flooding this year: Minister

The minister said 35 states would face moderate flood risk, while Ekiti State remained the only state not affected.

Flooding in Sokoto State.
April 15, 2026

Super six race intensifies with NWFL Matchday 15

With two teams already qualified, the remaining four spots may be decided on Wednesday as nine matches are scheduled across various centres nationwide.

Women’s football in Nigeria.
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 13, 2026

NDLEA intercepts 7.2 tonnes of cannabis in Edo

According to him, this is the first time the command has simultaneously intercepted two illicit drug trucks.

NDLEA