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Ekpoma Residents Protest Against Incessant Kidnappings
Angry residents and students in Ekpoma, Edo State, protest rampant kidnappings. Police report rescue of nine victims using drone technology. Get the full story.
NMA Edo to Withdraw Medical Services Over Kidnapped Doctors
The NMA Edo State branch announces a total withdrawal of medical services from January 10, 2026, demanding the release of two kidnapped doctors and improved security for healthcare workers.
Edo Targets 2.2m Children for Measles, Rubella Jab
Edo State aims to vaccinate 2.2 million children against measles and rubella in a major 2026 campaign. Learn about the dates, strategy, and how to protect your child.
Man arrested for kidnapping 4-year-old in Edo
Edo State Security Corps operatives have arrested ThankGod Destiny for allegedly abducting a child in Benin City. Quick action by a vigilant bus driver and passenger led to the rescue. #EdoSecurity #Kidnapping
Man arrested in Edo for alleged abduction of 4-year-old
Edo State Security Corps arrests ThankGod Destiny for kidnapping a child in Benin City. Quick action by a bus driver and passenger led to the rescue. Read the full story.
Two Doctors Kidnapped in Edo, NMA Raises Alarm
The Nigerian Medical Association in Edo State expresses deep concern over the abduction of two doctors, warning that insecurity is crippling healthcare delivery. Authorities are urged to act.
Blind Widow Seeks Edo Gov's Help After Husband's Death
A blind widow in Edo State appeals to Governor Monday Okpebholo for justice after her husband was killed by a task force vehicle and a N500m court-awarded compensation remains unpaid.
Family: Edo Twins Freed After Ransom, Not Police Rescue
The family of abducted Edo twins reveals a ransom secured their release, contradicting police claims of a rescue. The father was killed in the attack. Read the full story.
Kidnappers kill victim, hold doctor brother in Edo
Gunmen have killed Abu Momoh after abducting him and his brother, Dr. Ibrahim Momoh, in Auchi. The family confirms the tragic death as the kidnappers continue to hold the medical doctor. Read the full report.
Kidnappers kill victim, hold doctor brother in Edo
Gunmen abduct two brothers in Auchi, kill the younger one. The elder, a medical doctor, remains captive. Community calls for urgent police action in Igbira Camp.
Doctor, Brother Abducted in Edo, Police Confirm
Edo Police confirm the abduction of two brothers, Ibrahim and Tahir Abu, in Auchi. A massive search operation is underway. Read the latest details and official statement.
POS Operator Shot Dead by Robbers in Edo
Suspected armed robbers killed POS operator Raphael Eletanye, 38, on Murtala Muhammed Way, Benin City. Edo Police confirm the attack and urge public to provide information.
Gunmen Demand ₦200m Ransom for Brothers Kidnapped in Edo
Gunmen abducted two brothers in Auchi, Edo State, demanding a ₦200 million ransom. After negotiations, the sum was reduced to ₦100 million. Police and local groups are searching the forests. #Edo #Kidnapping #Security
Edo Gov Issues Ultimatum to Road Contractors
Governor Monday Okpebholo warns contractors in Edo South to meet deadlines or face revocation. He inspected key projects ahead of the rainy season, linking roads to national renewal. Read more.
Edo Kidnapping: Father Killed, Twins Abducted, Rescued
Gunmen killed Ilabeshi Okhale and kidnapped his twin children in Afokpella, Edo. Police and security forces rescued the 16-year-olds unhurt. Read the full story.
Edo Civil Servants Get 13th Month Salary
Edo State Government has paid its civil servants a 13th-month salary, a welfare policy sustained by Governor Monday Okpebholo. Workers laud the timely payment as a major relief post-Christmas.
Political Thugs Attack Kwara Women Protesting Kidnappings
Suspected political thugs violently dispersed women protesting kidnappings at Kwara Government House. PDP condemns the attack. Watch the video and read the full story.
Okpebholo Files ₦25bn Libel Suit Against Edo PDP Chair
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo demands ₦25 billion and a public apology from PDP Chairman Anthony Aziegbemi for alleged defamatory statements. Read the full details and legal ultimatum here.
2Baba, Natasha's Grand Arrival in Edo State Trends
A video of 2Baba and wife Natasha Osawaru's stylish arrival in Benin City has gone viral, with a young girl's praise stealing the show. Get the full story on their visit and the context behind it.
Bayelsa, Edo Governors Sign 2026 Appropriation Laws
Governors Douye Diri and Monday Okpebholo have signed their states' 2026 appropriation bills into law. Bayelsa's budget is N1.016 trillion, while Edo's is N939 billion. Read more on the fiscal plans.
Okpebholo signs N939bn 2026 budget into law for Edo
Governor Monday Okpebholo has enacted Edo State's N939 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, a strategic plan for development and improved living standards. Read the details of the Budget of Hope and Growth.
Akhigbe Wins ECOBA Distinguished Old Boys Award
Edo College Old Boys Association, Lagos Branch, names Joseph Akhigbe its Distinguished Old Boy of the Year. Read about the award ceremony and future plans for the alumni.
130 More Kidnapped Niger Pupils Released
Nigerian authorities secure release of 130 Catholic schoolchildren kidnapped in November. All captives now free, ending a weeks-long crisis that revived memories of Chibok.
Multiple explosions cause panic in Auchi, Edo State
Multiple explosions rocked Auchi, Edo State, destroying properties worth millions. Eyewitnesses suggest a coordinated attack. Read the latest details and official response.
Fuel Tanker Crash, Explosion Rocks Benin-Auchi Road
A petrol tanker crash and explosion on the Benin-Auchi road in Edo State has led to multiple fatalities and widespread fire damage. Get the latest details on this tragic incident.
Nigeria's Human Rights Crisis Deepens with 422,942 Complaints
The NHRC reports a shocking 422,942 human rights violations in November 2025, including over 800 kidnappings. Executive Secretary Tony Ojukwu warns of a national emergency. Read the full report and calls to action.
Mortuary Attendant Arrested for Organ Harvesting in Edo
Edo State Police rescue a mortuary attendant from a mob and arrest him for allegedly harvesting organs from a corpse at Akugbe Mortuary in Benin City. Full investigation underway.
Okpebholo presents ₦939.85bn 2026 budget to Edo Assembly
Governor Monday Okpebholo presents a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill focused on security, infrastructure, and job creation. See the full breakdown of Edo State's 'Budget of Hope and Growth'.
NDLEA seizes 457kg cannabis, arrests trafficker in Edo
NDLEA operatives in Edo State arrest a 44-year-old suspect and confiscate 457kg of skunk cannabis in Uroe community. A major win in the fight against drug trafficking. Read the full details.
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