Security Sweep in Uromi: Alleged Kidnap Boss Arrested, House Reduced to Rubble
By Rosemary Okoduwa The Edo State Government has intensified its crackdown on kidnapping and other violent crimes with the arrest of an alleged notorious kidnapping kingpin, Christian Okoduwa, who is…
EDSG Moves to Establish Special Courts for Kidnapping, Cultism Cases
By Rosemary Okoduwa The Edo State Judiciary is set to establish Special Courts to fast-track the trial of cases involving kidnapping and cultism across the state, in a move aimed…
Edo Joint Enforcement Operation Restores Sanity to New Benin Market
By Rosemary Okoduwa In a determined effort to restore order, cleanliness, and public safety, the Edo State Waste Management Board, in collaboration with the Edo State Task Force, the Edo…
Sen. Ikpea Applauds Security Agencies, Supports Okpebholo’s Tough Anti-Kidnapping Measures
By Rosemary Okoduwa The Senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Joseph Ikpea, has thrown his weight behind Governor Monday Okpebholo’s proposal for the speedy trial…
Exposing the Enemy Within
By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele The recent insecurity challenge in Edo State revealed a difficult reality that many would rather not confront: criminals do not operate in isolation. Behind many…
Special Court Coming for Kidnappers, Cultists — Gov. Okpebholo
By Rosemary Okoduwa Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to ridding the state of criminal elements, warning that kidnappers, cultists and other violent offenders will…
OSN Celebrates NMA President-Elect, Prof. Omoti, for Landmark Victory
By Rosemary Okoduwa The Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN), Edo State Chapter, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, hosted a reception in honour of the newly elected President of the Nigerian…
Senate Committee, NDLEA Forge Strategic Alliance Against Illicit Drugs
By Rosemary Okoduwa The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics, Senator Joseph Ikpea, has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of continued legislative support to…
International Day of the African Child: Abdallah Urges Children to Stay Focused on Their Dreams
By Rosemary Okoduwa The Edo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Eugenia Abdallah, has called on African children to remain focused, hardworking, and hopeful as the world…
Senator Ikpea Advocates Homegrown Security Solutions to Tackle Insecurity
By Rosemary Okoduwa Senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District, Joseph Ikpea, has called on local government councils across the country to adopt community driven security initiatives to tackle the growing…