Proactive Peace Mission: Edo Police, Army Command Visit Uselu-N’ahor Communities To Forestall Boundary Dispute & Violence

The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, alongside the Commander of the Nigerian Army 4 Brigade, Brigadier General Ebenezer Olusesan Oduyebor on Friday, 25th July 2025, embarked on a strategic operational visit to Ahor and Uselu communities—two neighbouring areas currently embroiled in a boundary dispute to de-escalate Tension and promote Peace. A […]

Gov. Okpebholo Debunks Alleged Threats, Cautions Against Breach Of Security Protocols

The Government of Edo State has debunked speculations making waves that the Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has threatened the Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the last Election, Mr. Peter Obi, who recently visited the State without due notice to the Government. A statement by Mr. Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, […]

Gov. Okpebholo Inaugurates Military Forward Operation Base In Uromi, Esan North-East LGA

Edo State Government has established a Military Forward Operation Base in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area as part of measures to tackle insecurity in Edo Central Senatorial District. The Army Forward Operation Base aims at addressing series of kidnapping and other security challenges affecting Edo Central Senatorial District. Government House Correspondent, Kingsley Uchegbu, […]

OPERATION FLUSH OUT KIDNAPPERS, CULTISTS: Residents, Stakeholders Call For Intelligence-Led Raids In Benin City

In the wake of the launch of Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists by the Edo State Government, security agencies have commenced patrols and raids across parts of the state. While the move was welcomed by residents as a step towards curbing rising criminal activities, they advised that operations of this nature must be intelligence-led […]

Management Of BSM Hotels, Lounge And Night Club Appeals To Gov. Okpebholo To Unseal Outfit

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BMS Hotels, lounge, Night Club, Mr. Osazee Moses Igbinowa and residents of Aibalegbe Street in Isiohor Community, off Benin -Lagos Expressway have appealed to Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpevbolo, that BMS is not a hide out for criminals or cultists. The Managing Director of the hospitality […]

Man Cries Out, Denies Membership Of Cult Group

Amidst rising tensions and cult-related violence in parts of Edo State, a 34-year-old man, Seyi Oladele, has come forward to publicly disassociate himself from any involvement in cultism. Mr. Oladele, who visited the corporate headquarters of Independent Television on Airport Road to share his story, insisted that he has been falsely linked to a cult […]

Farmer, Ben Osadolor Appeal To Edo State Govt., Other Authorities To Secure His Farmland

A farmer, Ben Osadolor, has appealed to the Edo State Government and other relevant authorities to come to his aid and secure his farmland, allegedly from one Mr. Monday Osaigbovo. Ben Osadolor, who was at the Corporate Headquarters of Independent Television and Radio, said the farm is his only investment. Ikponmwosa Ugiagbe reports. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong […]

Police Arrest 10-Armed Robbery Suspects, Others In Kaduna

Operatives of the Kaduna Police Command have arrested ten suspected armed robbers and four illegal gun manufacturers during various operations across the state. In a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mansir Hassan, said the police also recovered eight locally made guns with sixteen cartridges, three vehicles, and a motorcycle from the suspects. According […]

HRH, Okuokpellagbe Of Okpella Drums Up Support For Gov. Okpebholo’s Administration To Tackle Insecurity

The Okuokpellagbe of Okpella, His Royal Highness, Michael Sado, has called on traditional rulers in Edo North to join hands with the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo to curb the challenges of insecurity in the senatorial district. The Okuokpellagbe stated this when he played host to traditional rulers in Edo North in appreciation of their […]

Residents Of Onaghise And Osakwe Streets, Off Upper Sokponba Cry Out To Relevant Authorities For Intervention

Tension and fear on Sunday Morning gripped residents of Onaghitse and Osakwe Streets, Off Nomayo Street, Upper Sokponba Road in Benin City, following the discovery of a lifeless body at the junction connecting the two streets with other adjoining Streets in the area. Donald Ehimiyein reports that the residents have made a passionate appeal to […]