Author: Iduozee Efe Paul

Teachers under the umbrella of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) on Tuesday staged protests in Edo and Rivers states over the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oyo and Borno states, calling on government at all levels to take urgent action to secure their release and improve security in schools. In Edo State, hundreds of teachers gathered at the Teachers’ House in Ogida Quarters, Benin City, before embarking on a peaceful march through the city. The protesters carried placards bearing messages such as “Teachers’ Lives Matter,” “The Classroom Must Not Become a Battlefield,” and “Bring Back Our Teachers in…

The Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has launched a scathing attack on the Edo State Government over the chaos that disrupted the Children’s Day celebration at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, demanding an apology from Governor Monday Okpebholo to the students and their families. The coalition described the incident, which reportedly left over 50 students injured during a stampede, as an “avoidable tragedy” caused by poor security coordination and weak crowd-control measures by the state government. In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Dr. Samson Isibor, CRPP accused the Okpebholo administration of failing to guarantee the…

The Edo State Government has shut down an illegal orphanage, Uwadia Children Home, in Afuze, Owan East Local Government Area, following the uncovering of an alleged adoption scam. The facility’s proprietress, Mrs. Grace Efe Uwadia, has been arrested and handed over to the police for further investigation and possible prosecution. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development said the action followed a complaint by a prospective adopter, Mr. Monday Akpaduma, who raised concerns over suspicious financial demands during an adoption process. He alleged that after paying an initial ₦250,000 processing fee, he was asked to pay an additional ₦1…

The Edo State Police Command has rescued a 70-year-old man, Pa Jonah Owobu, who was abducted by suspected kidnappers in Uwalo Oke, Uromi area of the state. Police authorities said the victim’s wife reported the abduction a day after the incident, disclosing that the family had received a ₦30 million ransom demand from unidentified persons. Acting on the report, the Divisional Police Officer in Amedokhian led a joint search-and-rescue operation involving police operatives, military personnel, local hunters, and members of the Edo State Security Corps. During the operation, the team recovered the victim’s abandoned motorcycle and personal belongings along a…

A former member of the House of Representatives, Abdul Oroh, has called for immediate establishment of state police as a way to tackle insecurity at the local level. He also called for stronger institutions, job creation through agriculture and commerce, and better utilisation of natural resources to curb youth restiveness. Oroh made the call on Monday at Ivbiaro, Owan East LGA of Edo State, where he declared his intention to return to the National Assembly in next year’s national assembly election. The human rights activist who represented Owan Federal Constituency between 2003 and 2007, expressed concerns over poor electricity supply…

The Minority Leader of Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Charity Aiguobarueghian, has cautioned Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) against placing too much demands on and exploiting the members of his constituency and the people of Edo State. Hon. Aiguobarueghian gave the caution when he hosted the executives and members of Edo South Journalists Forum also known as OtuedoN’ogbebe in his office. The member representing Ovia North East Constituency 11, while giving account of his stewardship, recalled how he was able to attract constituency projects like schools, earth roads and electricity transformers to his constituency. He also recalled how he…

The Chairman of Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Bernard Joman Egwuakhide, has appealed to Governor Monday Okpebholo to exit the state workers from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) which was introduced by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, as it has visited pensioners with untold hardship. He made the appeal on the occasion of the 2026 International Women Day Celebration of the female labour union members held at the Edo State Secretariat of the association in Temboga, Benin. He described the Governor Okpebholo administration as a government with a human face. “Today, in Edo State, a government…

Dr. Felix Omobude, the former President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has shared his remarkable life story, revealing humble beginnings that propelled him to great heights. Speaking at a colloquium held to celebrate his 80th birthday at Light House University, Dr. Omobude recalled his days as a newspaper vendor in Benin, a job he undertook to finance his education. His story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the transformative impact of early life experiences. Driven by a burning desire to attend school, young Omobude braved the streets of Benin, selling newspapers to earn a living.…

It was a remarkable outing for Edo Queens Football Club as they kicked off the second round of the season with a resounding 4–1 victory over Bayelsa Queens at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Wednesday in Benin City during Match day 10 of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL). The emphatic win drew praise from the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Amadin Desmond Enabulele, who described the performance as a strong statement of intent from the Edo-based side as the league intensified. In a statement issued by his Media Aide, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele highlighted that the…

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.…