AAU: Protesters Are Not Our Registered Students
Ambrose Alli University disowns individuals behind protest against incessant kidnappings in Ekpoma. Management says demonstrators are not registered students. Read the full statement.
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Doctor, Brother Abducted in Edo, Police Confirm
Edo Police confirm the abduction of two brothers, Ibrahim and Tahir Abu, in Auchi. A massive search operation is underway. Read the latest details and official statement.
POS Operator Shot Dead by Robbers in Edo
Suspected armed robbers killed POS operator Raphael Eletanye, 38, on Murtala Muhammed Way, Benin City. Edo Police confirm the attack and urge public to provide information.
Gunmen Demand ₦200m Ransom for Brothers Kidnapped in Edo
Gunmen abducted two brothers in Auchi, Edo State, demanding a ₦200 million ransom. After negotiations, the sum was reduced to ₦100 million. Police and local groups are searching the forests. #Edo #Kidnapping #Security
Edo Gov Issues Ultimatum to Road Contractors
Governor Monday Okpebholo warns contractors in Edo South to meet deadlines or face revocation. He inspected key projects ahead of the rainy season, linking roads to national renewal. Read more.
Edo Kidnapping: Father Killed, Twins Abducted, Rescued
Gunmen killed Ilabeshi Okhale and kidnapped his twin children in Afokpella, Edo. Police and security forces rescued the 16-year-olds unhurt. Read the full story.
Edo Civil Servants Get 13th Month Salary
Edo State Government has paid its civil servants a 13th-month salary, a welfare policy sustained by Governor Monday Okpebholo. Workers laud the timely payment as a major relief post-Christmas.
Okpebholo Files ₦25bn Libel Suit Against Edo PDP Chair
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo demands ₦25 billion and a public apology from PDP Chairman Anthony Aziegbemi for alleged defamatory statements. Read the full details and legal ultimatum here.
All Niger Schoolchildren Accounted For After Kidnapping
The Catholic Diocese confirms all students and staff from St Mary's school in Papiri are safe and reunited with families. Get the full story on the resolution of this harrowing incident.
2Baba, Natasha's Grand Arrival in Edo State Trends
A video of 2Baba and wife Natasha Osawaru's stylish arrival in Benin City has gone viral, with a young girl's praise stealing the show. Get the full story on their visit and the context behind it.
Bayelsa, Edo Governors Sign 2026 Appropriation Laws
Governors Douye Diri and Monday Okpebholo have signed their states' 2026 appropriation bills into law. Bayelsa's budget is N1.016 trillion, while Edo's is N939 billion. Read more on the fiscal plans.
Okpebholo signs N939bn 2026 budget into law for Edo
Governor Monday Okpebholo has enacted Edo State's N939 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, a strategic plan for development and improved living standards. Read the details of the Budget of Hope and Growth.
Lawyer Blasts VeryDarkMan, Says Gwamnishu Owes No Explanation
Favour Ajuebor, lawyer to activist Harrison Gwamnishu, has fiercely criticised online commentator VeryDarkMan for demanding an account of the Edo kidnapping saga. The barrister questioned VDM's audacity and labelled him an 'illiterate'.
Two Arrested for Impersonating COAS in Edo State
Nigerian troops arrest two suspects impersonating the Chief of Army Staff in Edo. In nationwide operations, terrorists are killed, kidnap victims rescued, and illegal oil sites destroyed. Read the full report.
Harrison Gwamnishu Regains Freedom After 2 Weeks
Activist Harrison Gwamnishu is free after two weeks in police detention over alleged ransom fund diversion. The Edo High Court granted him bail as investigations continue. Read details and public reactions.
Akhigbe Wins ECOBA Distinguished Old Boys Award
Edo College Old Boys Association, Lagos Branch, names Joseph Akhigbe its Distinguished Old Boy of the Year. Read about the award ceremony and future plans for the alumni.
5 Arrested in Lagos for Staged Kidnapping, Extortion Plot
Lagos police have arrested five suspects for orchestrating a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7m from a victim's mother. The staged video caused public panic. Read details of the police investigation.
Fuel Tanker Crash, Explosion Rocks Benin-Auchi Road
A petrol tanker crash and explosion on the Benin-Auchi road in Edo State has led to multiple fatalities and widespread fire damage. Get the latest details on this tragic incident.
Mortuary Attendant Arrested for Organ Harvesting in Edo
Edo State Police rescue a mortuary attendant from a mob and arrest him for allegedly harvesting organs from a corpse at Akugbe Mortuary in Benin City. Full investigation underway.
Okpebholo presents ₦939.85bn 2026 budget to Edo Assembly
Governor Monday Okpebholo presents a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill focused on security, infrastructure, and job creation. See the full breakdown of Edo State's 'Budget of Hope and Growth'.
11 Rescued, 7 Still Held in Edo Highway Kidnapping
Edo police, with army and vigilantes, rescue 11 kidnapped passengers near Obarenren. Operations continue to free 7 others. Public urged to stay calm and cooperate.
NDLEA seizes 457kg cannabis, arrests trafficker in Edo
NDLEA operatives in Edo State arrest a 44-year-old suspect and confiscate 457kg of skunk cannabis in Uroe community. A major win in the fight against drug trafficking. Read the full details.
NDLEA seizes 457kg cannabis, arrests trafficker in Edo
NDLEA operatives in Edo State arrested a 44-year-old man and seized 457kg of skunk cannabis in a major raid. The agency vows to relentlessly pursue drug cartels. Read more.
18 Abducted on Benin-Akure Road, 11 Rescued
Gunmen abducted 18 bus passengers near Obarenren, Edo State. A joint security operation has rescued 11 victims. Police confirm manhunt ongoing. #NigeriaSecurity
UK Doctor Voices Concern Over Man in Captivity
A UK-based doctor expresses grave fears for the safety of a man still held by kidnappers following the remand of activist Harrison Gwamnishu. Read the full story and see social media reactions.
VDM Confirms He Got Activist Harrison Gwamnishu Arrested
Social media critic Verydarkman reveals he initiated the police call leading to activist Harrison Gwamnishu's detention over alleged misappropriation of funds for kidnapped victims in Edo State.
Chinese Expatriate Freed After Edo Kidnapping
Mr. Wang, a Chinese national kidnapped in September during an attack that killed 8 NSCDC officers in Edo, has been released in Kogi. He has since returned to China. Details inside.
Edo Governor Removes CPS Fred Itua, Names New Aide
Governor Monday Okpebholo has removed Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary. Akhere Patrick Ebojele takes over. Read the latest political developments in Edo State.
Activist Gwamnishu Denies Stealing Kidnap Ransom
Nigerian activist Harrison Gwamnishu breaks silence after being accused of stealing part of a ransom meant for a pregnant kidnap victim and her husband in Edo. Read his full response.
Edo Assembly Summons 2Baba's Wife Over Viral Video
Edo State House of Assembly summons lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, wife of 2Baba, to appear before its Ethics Committee over a viral altercation video. Read the full story and public reactions here.
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