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FACTIONAL PDP’S EMOTIONAL MELTDOWN CANNOT SHIELD OBASEKI FROM ACCOUNTABILITY OR REWRITE EDO’S RECENT HISTORY

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has read the factional Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) 02 December, 2025 statement. The release repeatedly substitutes assertion for evidence, eulogy for scrutiny, and tribal loyalty for accountability. Edo people deserve straight answers about governance, security and transparency — not rhetorical cover for conduct that left real and lasting harm in its […]

Climate Change: Gov Okpebholo Commences Planting of 1 Million Trees in Four Years

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has unveiled an ambitious Green Revolution agenda aimed at deepening environmental sustainability, mitigating the impact of climate change, and improving the well-being of residents across the state. The initiative was announced by the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Ecological and Climate Change Funding and Management Commission, Dr. Blessing Agbomhere Esq, […]

Edo State Government Cracks Down on Drug Cartels, Arrests Breastfeeding Mother, Six Others

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has intensified its campaign against illicit drugs, and has arrested seven suspects, including a breastfeeding mother, in a coordinated anti-drug operation across Uromi, Ubiaja and Auchi in Edo Central and Edo North Senatorial Districts. The suspects, comprising three males and four females, were paraded in Benin City by the Edo State […]

GOV OKPEBHOLO TALKS TOUGH ON SECURITY, HEALTH, CORRUPTION, 2027

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, marked his first year in office with a firm message of action, discipline and results, speaking boldly on security, health reforms, governance and the 2027 elections. Okpebholo during a media interface, said leadership is easiest when anchored on respect, but insisted public safety requires uncompromising strength. He revealed that […]

Edo Police Warn Against Highway Blockades, Vow Immediate Arrest of Offenders

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Police Command has raised alarm over the growing practice of blocking major roads and highways under the pretext of protests, warning that such actions violate existing laws on public assembly and will no longer be condoned. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Command reaffirmed that although the Nigerian Constitution guarantees citizens […]

Edo Shines at 2025 BESS Games, Clinches 36 Medals as Okpebholo Earns Top Sports Development Honour

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Team Edo has emerged overall champions of the 2025 Basic Education School Sports (BESS) South-South Zonal Competition, consolidating the state’s growing reputation as a rising force in grassroots sports development. The second edition of the championship, hosted across three venues including Uwa Primary School, the National Sports Commission South-South Complex, Etete, and the Samuel Ogbemudia […]

EDO SPECIAL SECURITY SQUAD DISMANTLES MAJOR KIDNAPPERS’ DEN, ARRESTS SUSPECTS

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State’s renewed offensive against violent crime gained significant momentum at the weekend as Governor Monday Okpebholo’s security architecture delivered another decisive victory, with the demolition of a property used as a major operational base by kidnappers in Egbai community, Ovia North-East Local Government Area. The operation, executed by the Edo State Special Security Squad, […]

CAN Confirms 227 Abducted as Bandits Attack Niger School

November 22, 2025November 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has confirmed that 227 people — including pupils, students, and teachers — were abducted when bandits invaded St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, during a deadly overnight raid carried out between 2am and 3am on Friday, November […]