Gov. Okpebholo Receives New 4 Brigade Commander, Reiterates Commitment to Tackling Insecurity

The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening partnership with the Nigerian Army to improve security across the state.Governor Okpebholo made the pledge when he received the new Commander of the 4 Mechanised Brigade, Nigerian Army, Benin, Brigadier General Ahmed Olatunbosun Balogun, at Government House.Kingsley Uchegbu has details. […]

CORRUPTION CHARGE: EFCC Files Charge Against Ngige, Ex-Minister To Be Arraigned On Friday

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed an eight count charge against the former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige. The former minister will be arraigned on Friday at the FCT High Court in Gwarimpa, Abuja. In the charge dated Oct 31st and filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Sylvanus Tahir and […]

Edo Govt. Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance For SGBV At 16 Days Of Activism Grand Finale

As part of efforts to strengthen the fight against sexual and gender-based violence, the Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has held a one-day stakeholders’ conference in Benin City to mark the grand finale of the 2023 16 Days of Activism Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. Ofure Anetor reports that the event […]

FIGHT AGAINST BANDITRY: Troops Neutralise 11 Bandits, Recover Weapons Cache In Sokoto

In the latest onslaught against terror attacks, troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralised 11 bandits and recovered assault weapons in Sokoto State. According to a statement disclosed on the official X handle of the Nigerian Army, the operation was carried out by the troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation, […]

Edo State Police Command Launches Community Safety Partnership

Following a series of strategic meetings with stakeholders over the past month, the Edo State Police Command has officially launched the Community Safety Partnership—an initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration between the police and host communities in the fight against crime. The event, held at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub on Airport Road in Benin City, […]

SECURITY OPERATIONS: Police Rescue Kidnapped Chinese Expatriate, Apprehend Several Crime Suspects

The Edo State Police Command has rescued a kidnapped Chinese expatriate who was abducted on the 5th of September, 2025, during an ambush on personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.Outgoing Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, disclosed this during a press briefing, where he also revealed that the command arrested several […]

APPOINTMENT: Edo State Police Command Names ASP Eno Ikoedem As New PRO

Edo State Police Command has appointed ASP Eno Nkereuwem Ikoedem as the new Police Public Relations Officer, becoming the first female officer to occupy the position in the Command. The appointment follows the approval of her posting by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and took effect upon her assumption of duty. ASP Ikoedem, who […]

Cultism: Four Killed In Anambra Cult Clash

Four people have been confirmed dead following a violent attack linked to a rival cult clash near Afor Market Junction in Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said armed gang members driving a black Lexus SUV opened fire indiscriminately before fleeing the scene. He said investigators have obtained […]

Insecurity: Hoodlums Attack Anambra Church, Kill Two

Two persons, including the wife of the resident priest, have been killed in an attack on St. Andrews Anglican Church in Isiokwe, Lilu community, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. Assailants stormed the church in the early hours of Sunday, burning vehicles, the priest’s residence, and parts of the church building. Police spokesperson, SP […]

Insecurity: Miners Oppose Proposed Ban On Mining Activities

The Miners Association of Nigeria says suspending mining activities nationwide will not resolve the country’s security challenges. In a statement signed by its National President, Dele Ayankale, and National Secretary, Sulaiman Liman, the association responded to the Northern Governors’ Forum, which recently proposed a six-month halt to mining following a series of abductions and killings. […]