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Edo State
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Edo State Authorities Express Concern Over Spike in Paternal Child Abuse
The Edo State government has reported a concerning increase in cases of fathers sexually abusing their daughters, prompting new measures to protect minors and prosecute offenders.
August 14, 2026
Kogi and Edo Police Chiefs Lead Joint Patrol, Free Nine Hostages
Police commissioners from Kogi and Edo states successfully rescued nine kidnap victims and strengthened border security following a joint patrol along the Okene-Auchi Expressway.
August 14, 2026
Police Chiefs Bolster Security at Kogi-Edo Border to Combat Kidnapping
Kogi and Edo police commissioners have launched joint security patrols at their border to combat kidnapping and have already rescued nine victims through multi-agency collaboration.
August 14, 2026
Edo State shuts down orphanage amid adoption irregularities
The Edo State Government has closed an orphanage in Afuze due to illegal adoption activities and successfully reunited a deported Nigerian with his family.
August 13, 2026
Edo Governor Okpebholo Reorganizes Executive Council and Reassigns Suspended Commissioner
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has reshuffled his cabinet, reassigning Professor Omorodion Ikponmwosa to the Ministry of Oil and Gas and establishing a new Ministry of Inter-Ethnic Relations.
August 13, 2026
Public response follows Peter Obi’s arrival in Edo despite warning from Governor Okpebholo
Peter Obi entered Edo State for a funeral service, drawing massive crowds despite a prior warning from Governor Monday Okpebholo that he should seek clearance before visiting.
August 13, 2026
Governor Okpebholo Appoints Oyakhilome to Lead Edo SUBEB Following Omonzane Dismissal
Governor Monday Okpebholo has removed Sonia Ebanehita Omonzane as SUBEB chairman, naming Ayewoh Ambrose Oyakhilome as her successor.
August 11, 2026
Edo State Police Commissioner Promises Respectful Service and Transparency
Edo State's new Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daor, has committed to a transparent, community-focused approach to law enforcement while emphasizing the need for officers to treat all citizens with respect.
August 10, 2026
Edo Governor Okpebholo Defends Appointment of 4,000 Special Assistants
Governor Monday Okpebholo defended his appointment of 4,000 Special Assistants in Edo State, stating that the move is designed to bring governance and development closer to the grassroots level.
August 10, 2026
Edo security forces neutralize kidnapper and rescue captive during ransom drop
Joint security forces in Edo State rescued a kidnapped farmer and neutralized one suspect during an operation to intercept a 1.5 million Naira ransom payment.
August 9, 2026