Category: News


  • Tension Reported in Upper Siluko Area Following Community Clash

    There was reported unrest around Ogheghe, Upper Siluko Road, in Egor Local Government Area of Benin City, after a dispute between two residents reportedly escalated into a violent confrontation. According to eyewitness accounts, the disagreement began after an alleged misunderstanding involving a commercial motorcycle transaction. Sources claimed that the argument quickly intensified, leading to a…

  • Edo, Delta schools shine as Seplat Energy JV hosts PEARLs Quiz finale in Asaba

    The 2025 edition of the PEARLs Quiz organised by Seplat Energy Plc, a leading Nigerian independent oil company, in partnership with its Joint Venture partner, the NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL) for secondary schools across Edo and Delta States has ended in Asaba with schools carting away huge prizes. Pioneer Education Centre, Benin City Edo State,…

  • 2 suspected PoS fraudsters arrested in Edo

    The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested two suspected fraud syndicate members specializing in defrauding Point of Sale (POS) operators in the state. It was gathered that the suspects usually moved from one POS stand to another, withdrawing money from them using fake bank alerts. The suspects, allegedly using a Toyota Camry, reportedly defrauded…

  • Tension in Benin as Young Man Reportedly Killed by “Aboki” — Shaddy Cries Out

    Tension has gripped residents of Benin City, Edo State, following an alarming claim made by social media user and influencer Shaddy, who alleged that another young man has lost his life at the hands of a suspected aboki (a term commonly used in Nigeria to refer to Hausa traders or bike riders from the northern…

  • Suspected drug barons attack NDLEA, Army personnel in Edo

    Gunmen suspected to be cannabis cultivators and traffickers have attacked a combined team of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA and Army personnel at Ukpuje town, Owan West Local Government Area in Edo State. DAILY POST reports that an officer of the NDLEA was shot on the hand during the attack. The Edo State Commander…

  • 10 Passengers Kidnapped in Edo as Gunmen Demand ₦20 Million Ransom

    By EdoCelebrities.com News Desk | October 25, 2025 | Benin City Tension gripped Edo State over the weekend following the kidnapping of at least ten passengers by suspected gunmen along the Benin–Sobe–Akure Road, a highway that has become increasingly notorious for insecurity. According to reports, the attackers blocked the highway near the NIFOR area, close…

  • Seplat energy JV empowers Edo, Delta students with N18m

    The Seplat Energy Plc, in partnership with its Joint Venture partner, the NNPC Exploration and Production Limited, has empowered Edo, Delta students with N18 m. The firm made the disclosure shortly after the grand finale of the 2025 edition of the PEARLs Quiz competition for secondary schools across Edo and Delta States on Saturday in…

  • Mbeke Patrick Raises Alarm Over Insecurity in Okpella, Shares Personal Experience

    🚨 “The Roads Are No Longer Safe,” Mbeke Patrick Warns Popular Edo-born content creator and activist, Mbeke Patrick, has spoken out about the rising level of insecurity in Okpella, Edo State. In a video shared on his Instagram page (@mbekepatrick101), Patrick recounted a recent encounter while traveling from Abuja to Benin City, describing the journey…

  • Harrison Gwamnishu Blasts Edo Govt, Security Agencies Over Kidnap Rescue Failure

    Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has accused the Edo State Government and state security agencies of negligence following their alleged failure to assist in the rescue of kidnap victims. In a statement shared on his verified Instagram page (@harrison_gwamnishu), the activist expressed frustration over what he described as “repeated failure” of state authorities to respond…

  • NMA pledges support for enhanced healthcare delivery, extols Oba of Benin

    The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Edo State branch, has congratulated the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, CFR, on his birthday and ninth coronation anniversary, commending his commitment to healthcare, peace, development, and the preservation of cultural heritage in Edo State. In a statement signed by the branch chairman, Dr. Eustace Oseghale,…