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The remains of Dr. Solomon Arase, Nigeria’s 18th Inspector General of Police (IGP), have arrived in Benin City ahead of his final burial rites, as tributes continue to pour in for one of the nation’s most respected law enforcement icons. Arase’s body touched down at 1:25 p.m. on Saturday aboard Nigerian Air Force flight NAF…
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The Edo State Police Command has detained Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama P, a strong voice within the Obidient Movement and a passionate supporter of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Her sudden arrest has triggered heated debates across Edo political circles and Nigerian social media, with many supporters demanding answers and calling…
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Some entrepreneurs follow trends, but Alexander Amosu has made a career of creating them. Visionary, inventive, and bold, he has redefined what it means to be a pioneer in both business and luxury. Amosu’s entrepreneurial journey began remarkably early. At just 12 years old, he launched his first business, setting the tone for a career…
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Amidst the bustling streets of Benin City, there stands a living monument that has defied time, war, and colonial destruction — the Ogiamien Palace. Known as the only building that survived the brutal 1897 British invasion of the Benin Kingdom, the palace remains a powerful symbol of the resilience, heritage, and unbroken spirit of the…
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The news of the Edo State Government compensating popular Benin businessman, activist, and hotelier, Tony Kabaka Adun, with a staggering ₦914 million for his demolished hotel has continued to spark heated debates across Nigeria. Weighing in on the matter, CEO Ab Agric has called out what he describes as the “double standards and hypocrisy” of…
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Rising Edo-born star Jadrolita has set social media buzzing after announcing her big move from Ekpoma, Edo State to London, United Kingdom. 🇳🇬➡️🇬🇧 The entertainer shared clips of her arrival in the UK, looking excited and full of life, before making a bold declaration about her future. In her viral post, Jadrolita vowed never to…
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A viral video making the rounds on social media has set tongues wagging as a woman, speaking passionately to her congregation, openly described Apostle Johnson Suleman as a “fake pastor.” In the trending clip, the unidentified woman can be seen addressing a gathering inside a church hall, warning her listeners to be wary of “deceitful…
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Popular Edo-born comedian, Da Saint, has taken to social media to lament the huge cost of reroofing his house—barely three years after it was built. In a heartfelt post, the comedian revealed that he entrusted the original roofing contract to a close friend when he built the house three years ago. Unfortunately, the job appears…
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A troubling claim has surfaced on Facebook: a Bolt driver is accusing Edo State Police of abducting his passenger—apparently for “looking too fresh”—at Okhoro Junction in Benin City. Facebook+1 What the Post Says The post, shared on the Edo Updates Facebook page, states: “Bolt driver narrates how Edo Police kidnapped his passenger for looking too…
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The Edo State Special Security Squad has scored a major victory in the fight against kidnappers, dismantling five suspected hideouts in Edo North Senatorial District. According to a statement from Governor Monday Okpebholo’s Chief Press Secretary, Monday Itua, the operation was carried out on Thursday and Friday during a massive bush-combing mission in the Ekeke…