
UDOMI (ESAN CENTRAL): Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has charged civil and public service leaders in the State to embrace discipline, teamwork and measurable results, declaring that his administration is firmly driven by performance and accountability. The governor gave the charge at the opening ceremony of a 3-day Orientation and Strategic Leadership Retreat for…

The Edo State Police Command has rescued a kidnapped farmer, his two wives and arrested eight suspected kidnappers during targeted intelligence and coordinated Bush Combing operations in Esan West and Owan West Local Government Areas. The spokesperson of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday said the successes are…

Morocco has unexpectedly withdrawn as hosts of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), a dramatic decision that comes barely two months before the tournament is due to begin and in the wake of bitter recriminations following the chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. South Africa was confirmed as the replacement host on…

… Vows 3.9m votes from Edo … Rallies Edo residents for prayers as govt steps up security, devt push BENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared President Bola Ahmed Tinubu “irreplaceable,” insisting that the sweeping reforms under his administration have firmly positioned him for re-election in 2027. Okpebholo spoke in Benin…

Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington, popularly known as Akpi, has ignited widespread reactions on social media following his controversial response to Nigeria’s poor outing at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The outspoken entertainer took to social media to mock Nigerian music stars after they failed to secure wins in competitive categories, despite earning multiple nominations at the…

Caught Off Guard: Edo Senator Adams Oshiomhole Seen Giving Foot Massage to Lady on Private Jet in Viral Video Amid Backlash for Saying ‘Food Is Now Too Cheap in Nigeria’ Caught Off Guard: Edo Senator Adams Oshiomhole Seen Giving Foot Massage to Lady on Private Jet in Viral Video Amid Backlash for Saying…

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command, soldiers, the State Security Corps, local vigilantes, hunters, and community youths who are volunteers of the Community Safety Partnership programme have rescued a farmer and his two wives unhurt from kidnappers in the state. edo celebrities reports that the Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem,…

No fewer than five suspected pipeline vandals have been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Police Command. The suspects were arrested on Monday, January 26, 2026, at about 9:30 am by operatives of Ekpoma Division. ASP Eno Ikoedem, the image maker of the Command stated this in a statement on Sunday, February 1, 2026…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has pleaded with the people of the state to support the present government in prayers to enable it deliver especially in the areas of security and infrastructure transformation. This is was he assured the Edo people of his administration’s strong commitment to restoring security, driving development, and improving the quality…