Edo State

Oshiomhole Backs Death Penalty for Kidnappers

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Oshiomhole Backs Death Penalty for Kidnappers

Mirian Gom June 29, 2026 0

AUCHI, Nigeria – Former Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole has endorsed the proposed death penalty for kidnappers...

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Edo Validates Digital Gender Violence Policy

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Edo Validates Digital Gender Violence Policy

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius June 23, 2026 0

EDO, Nigeria – Stakeholders in Edo State have validated a draft policy framework aimed at tackling technology-facilitated...

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NDLEA Uncovers Fake Death Claim After Suspect Jumps Court Bail

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NDLEA Uncovers Fake Death Claim After Suspect Jumps Court Bail

Korede Abdullah May 27, 2026 0

BENIN, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency re-arrests a suspected drug trafficker allegedly declared dead...

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NSCDC Deploys 1,542 Officers for Edo Eid Security

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NSCDC Deploys 1,542 Officers for Edo Eid Security

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius May 22, 2026 0

BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 1,542 personnel across Edo...

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DSS Arrests Man Over Threat Against Obi

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DSS Arrests Man Over Threat Against Obi

Mirian Gom March 3, 2026 0

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Department of State Services arrests a 26-year-old Rivers State resident for allegedly claiming...

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Edo Police Deny Viral Kidnapping Claims – Say Hunters Misidentified

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Edo Police Deny Viral Kidnapping Claims – Say Hunters Misidentified

Otamere Gladness February 19, 2026 0

EDO, Nigeria – The Edo State Police Command dismisses as false a viral video alleging that three...

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Lassa Fever Kills Six in Edo, 28 Cases Confirmed

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Lassa Fever Kills Six in Edo, 28 Cases Confirmed

Korede Abdullah February 14, 2026 0

BENIN CITY, Nigeria -The Edo State Government declares a Lassa fever outbreak after six people die and...

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Edo Targets Cultism in Schools with Statewide Sensitisation Drive

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Edo Targets Cultism in Schools with Statewide Sensitisation Drive

Otamere Gladness February 11, 2026 0

Benin City, Nigeria – The Edo State Government intensifies its crackdown on cultism and drug abuse by...

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Security Forces Nab 13 Suspects, Seize Arms in Edo Forests

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Security Forces Nab 13 Suspects, Seize Arms in Edo Forests

Korede Abdullah February 8, 2026 0

BENIN CITY, Nigeria – Joint security forces arrest 13 suspected criminals and recover arms, drugs and illicit...

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Edo Charges AAU Lecturer, Ex-Chairman with Murder After Protest Interview

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Edo Charges AAU Lecturer, Ex-Chairman with Murder After Protest Interview

Mirian Gom February 8, 2026 0

BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The Edo State Government files fresh criminal charges against a senior lecturer of...

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