The Francis & Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation and CSED Initiative have rewarded St. Maria Goretti School's hockey team for winning silver at the National Youth Games. Read about the cash gifts and legacy of Nigeria's only school with a hockey Astro turf.
Multiple explosions rocked Auchi, Edo State, destroying properties worth millions. Eyewitnesses suggest a coordinated attack. Read the latest details and official response.
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.
UN report reveals 25% of Nigeria's drug users are women, but only 1 in 20 get treatment. Drug use in Africa could surge 40% by 2030, posing a major health crisis.
NDLEA raises alarm over Nigeria's worsening drug abuse, intercepts dangerous substances in Delta. Commander Halilu Hamidu cites UNODC data showing 14.4% of Nigerians use drugs. Read more.
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.
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'.
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.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo commits to addressing unpaid salaries and gratuities at Ambrose Alli University, inherited from past administrations. Read the full story.
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.
Gunmen abducted 18 bus passengers near Obarenren, Edo State. A joint security operation has rescued 11 victims. Police confirm manhunt ongoing. #NigeriaSecurity
NDLEA operatives intercept massive drug haul across Nigeria, arresting suspects in Delta, Imo, Adamawa, and other states. Brig-Gen Marwa commands officers for their efforts.
Nigeria's NDLEA has intercepted over 7.6 million tramadol pills and 76,273kg of cannabis in a major nationwide operation. Multiple arrests made. Read the full details of the drug bust.
Governor Monday Okpebholo assures investors of a safe, secure, and enabling environment in Edo State during a meeting with the South-South business coalition. Read more.
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.
Governor Monday Okpebholo has removed Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary. Akhere Patrick Ebojele takes over. Read the latest political developments in Edo State.
Edo Assembly's ad-hoc committee threatens to issue an arrest warrant for ex-Governor Godwin Obaseki for snubbing the MOWAA and Radisson Hotel probe. The committee vows to proceed with its investigation. Read the full details.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has vowed to take power in 2027, urging the ruling APC to purge itself of corruption. Party leaders lamented hunger and insecurity under the current administration.
Industry leaders at Benin Consultants Convention call for expanding the consulting sector to tackle business challenges and drive economic growth in Nigeria's South-South region. Learn the strategies.
Edo State unveils a ₦160 billion plan to remediate over 60 gully erosion sites and combat illegal sand mining. The initiative includes a massive tree-planting campaign.
A South African court sentences a Nigerian national and a local associate to a combined 37 years for drug trafficking. Read the full details of the methamphetamine bust and convictions.
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.
The alleged revocation of Presco Plc's C of O by the Edo State government risks billions in agro-investments and 15,000+ jobs. Will political moves derail the state's economic growth? Read more.
The Edo State House of Assembly summons Hon. Natasha Irobosa to explain her conduct in a viral video. She must appear before the Ethics Committee within one week.
Nigerian Army troops have rescued six victims abducted from a Cherubim and Seraphim church in Kogi. In a separate operation, a major drug haul was intercepted. Read the full report.
Ijaw Youth Council laments neglect by Governor Okpebholo despite electoral support. No appointments, infrastructure deficit in oil-rich communities. Read their demands for equity.
Ex-Governor Godwin Obaseki refuses to appear before the Edo Assembly panel investigating N31.8bn MOWAA and Radisson Hotel investments, citing ongoing court case. Details inside.
NDLEA uncovers sophisticated drug network distributing Canadian Loud cannabis disguised as Christmas cookies through WhatsApp. Multiple arrests made across Nigeria in major crackdown.
Sahara Group partners with Gelegele Forest Reserve in Edo State, planting 20,000 trees to restore degraded land and fight climate change. Discover their vision for a greener Africa.
NDDC partners with Blake and Harper Ltd to launch anti-drug abuse campaign across Akwa Ibom schools. Initiative targets youth substance abuse with awareness walks and educational programs.