
The Edo State Police Command has deployed no fewer than 5,000 operatives across the state for the Friday Eid-El-Fitr celebration. edo celebs reports that the Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City. Ikoedem said the deployment…

The suspect, identified as Muhammed Abubakar from Kwara State, was arrested at a community near Ologbo in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The spokesperson of the Edo State Police Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who confirmed the incident, said the suspect was arrested after a failed attempt to kidnap occupants of a house in…

The Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, has arrested one Michael Ogungbemi for allegedly defiling his step daughter and her friend. edo celebs gathered that the incident occurred at Ogbegun, in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area. The two girls are said to be 13 years old. The suspect was alleged to have raped the victims severally…

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the day for the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr in Nigeria. The declaration follows the non-sighting of the crescent moon marking the end of Ramadan across the country. In a statement…

Popular streamer Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja (Peller) is trending after gaining unauthorized access to the palace of the Oba of Benin during his nationwide tour. According to reports, the visit was carried out without proper approval from the Benin Traditional Council, leading to what has been described as a serious breach of palace protocol. The fallout…

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has sanctioned palace queen, chiefs and other staff over unauthorised access to social media influencer, Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, to the palace. The Benin Traditional Council (BTC), in a statement by its secretary, Frank Irabor, attributed the sanction to breach of protocol and desecration of…

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has sanctioned palace queen, chiefs and other staff over unauthorised access to social media influencer, Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, to the palace. The Benin Traditional Council (BTC), in a statement by its secretary, Frank Irabor, attributed the sanction to breach of protocol and desecration of…

National Coordinator of the Coalition for Tinubu-Okpebholo-Nigeria, Precious M. Topa, has unveiled plans to mobilise students of Edo State origin in tertiary institutions nationwide to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. Topa said the initiative aims to complement Governor Monday Okpebholo’s pledge to deliver 2.5 million votes for the president in the upcoming election. He announced…

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 28-year-old suspected kidnapper during an operation in the state. The suspect, identified as Muhammed Abubakar, was arrested at Imasabor community, near Ologbo in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, following a failed attempt to kidnap the occupants of a residence. Abubakar and his accomplices, who were reportedly…