Author: Iduozee Efe Paul

The Benin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested HRM, Michael Sado, and the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State The traditional ruler was arrested alongside one Patrick Omkhagbo for alleged fraudulent activities. The arrest was a sequel to a petition to the Benin Zonal Directorate of the anti-graft agency by the Ukhomuyo Council of Village Heads in the area through their counsel A. O. Osagie & Associates. In the petition, the Village Heads accused the traditional ruler of allegedly converting the entire Ukhomuyio community to his personal estate.…

Edo State House of Assembly has recommended that the Edo State Government takes full control of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) and the Radisson Blu Hotel in Benin City following investigations by its ad hoc committees on the two projects. Presenting the report of the committee on MOWAA during the public presentation of its findings, the Chairman of the committee, Hon. Addeh Isibor, said claims by the management of the museum that it raised ₦37 billion were inconsistent with the organisation’s audited financial statements. The committee therefore recommended that the Edo State Government, under the leadership of Governor…

A group under the aegis of Concerned Ovia North – Easth Voice, in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State has protested what it described as the imposition of a non-indigene and non-party member as the Executive Chairmanship candidate of the council. The group who are aggrieved members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) alleged that the move was being orchestrated by former deputy governor of the state, Lucky Imasuen, whom they accused of attempting to impose one Christopher Eriamatoe for the position. In a letter addressed to the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, and signed by Mr. Lugard…

The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has suggested that military operations conducted within the Benin Kingdom should adopt codenames drawn from the Benin language. The monarch made the suggestion when the Commander of the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Ahmed Balogun, paid him a courtesy visit at the Royal Palace in Benin City on March 4, 2026. In a statement issued by Captain Kenny Anyanwu, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, the Oba also pledged the support of the Benin Palace for the Brigade’s…

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State command, has said that its operatives have arrested 104 suspects in possession of hard drugs in the state. The state Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, who disclosed this while presenting his first quarter operational scorecard in Benin, noted that the agency destroyed cannabis worth N1.8 billion. Ofoyeju said, “Those arrested during various intelligence-led raid operations compromised 71 males and 33 females totaling 104. In all, 18,380kg of drugs were recovered, including 5,825kg seized and a whooping 12,556kg of cannabis destroyed in ten cannabis farms measuring 5.02260 hectares. “The breakdown of the drugs is as…

Bendel Insurance Football Club last weekend defeated former CAF champions Enyimba Football Club of Aba 2-0 in the match day 25 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025/26 season. Goals from Alex Oweilayefa and substitute Efe Ubiomo in the 26th and 79th minutes respectively gave Insurance FC the deserved victory as they returned to winning ways after experiencing some setbacks in their last three matches. Recall Insurance FC were two goals ahead of Niger Tornadoes in the first half of their last away encounter, only for them to be forced to a 2-2 draw after a goalless stalemate at…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has decided to locate a 10,000 barrels per day condensate refinery in the Oredo/Orhionmwom axis of Edo State. The location of the refinery, according to Edo Government sources was informed by the large deposit of gas and crude oil in the area. They said when completed the refinery could load 20 trucks of petrol and 10 trucks of diesel every day. “When the refinery is completed within 24 to 36 months, it will position Edo State as a major energy and industrial hub in the South-South region of the country, reinforcing investors’ confidence…

The Edo State Police command has arrested 13 murder suspects, 87 kidnappers, 14 armed robbers, 15 cultists and rescued 30 kidnapped victims in less than two months in the state. The state Commissioner of Police CP, Monday Ogbonika revealed this during the Command’s monthly press briefing with journalists in Benin city, Edo State. He said the progress were made possible through partnership with other relevant security agencies, hunters and local vigilante. He asserted that the command also recovered six stolen vehicles, three motorcycles and 39 phones of various make. Agbonika hinted that the command dealt a major blow to the…

The Edo State chapter of Yaris Drivers Association, today staged a peaceful protest against the state government’s directive of mandatory painting of their vehicles with the state colour code. According to them, adopting the state colour code will hinder them access to areas they hitherto were accessing. The group in their large numbers with placards with inscriptions such as “Painting Is Not Security, The Code Is The Security”, “Yaris Drivers Are Responsible People”, “We Are Not Criminals Or Kidnappers”, said it is not the solution to rising insecurity in the state. Speaking to Journalists at the Nigeria Union of Journalists…

As part of efforts to boost productivity through institutionalized reward system and motivation, the management of the Edo State Sports Commission, has honoured coach Williams Ikponmwosa Omoroghomwan, with best staff award with cash prize attached. The weightlifting head coach emerged as the Commission’s Best Staff for the month of January ahead of Kickboxing head coach John Osamwonyi, following the recent exploit of Favour Cornelius who won three gold medals in weightlifting at the Africa Youth Games in Angola. In a remark, the Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Mrs. A. P. Amenze, explained that the initiative was introduced by the Head…