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Edo ADC Faction Pulls Out of Local Government Polls Due to Integrity Doubts
A faction of the ADC in Edo has withdrawn from the scheduled local government election, citing a lack of faith in the transparency and independence of the electoral commission.
Edo Security Corps Detains Three Suspects for Homicide and Clandestine Burial
Three people have been arrested by the Edo State Security Corps for the murder and secret burial of a Kebbi State woman named Hannah.
Oba of Benin and Traditional Leaders Invoke Curses Against Criminals
Traditional leaders and the Oba of Benin gathered to conduct a spiritual ritual intended to curb the influence of kidnappers and violent criminals in the kingdom.
Oba of Benin Welcomes 18 Repatriated Artifacts Home After Over a Century
Oba Ewuare II has reclaimed 18 looted artifacts returned from Switzerland, marking a significant step in the ongoing effort to recover cultural items stolen during the 1897 British expedition.
Abducted Farmers Escape After Captors Fall Asleep from Exhaustion
Farmers kidnapped in Edo State recount how they escaped their captors after the group fell asleep from exhaustion during a forced march through the forest.
Edo Security Corps member loses life during kidnap rescue operation
A 43-year-old Edo State Security Corps operative, Stanley Emeni, died after being wounded in a gun battle during a successful mission to rescue a kidnapped farmer in Orhionmwon.
Edo Deputy Governor Predicts APC Dominance in Local Government Elections
Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa maintains that the APC will achieve a decisive victory in the state's local government elections scheduled for July 11.
Edo State Government Demands Explanation from AAU Vice Chancellor Over NELFUND Loan Access Issues
The Edo State Ministry of Education has queried the Vice Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University, Professor Eunice Omonzejie, over the failure of students to access NELFUND loans, requiring a response by July 10, 2026.
ASUU Benin Zone Threatens Indefinite Strike Against Edo, Ondo, and Delta Governments
ASUU's Benin zone has set a July ultimatum for the Edo, Ondo, and Delta state governments to implement the 2025 FGN/ASUU agreement or face an indefinite strike across seven universities.
Edo State Police Apprehend Two Men for Staging Fake Abduction
Two men, Lucky Alabi and Taiye Enahoro, were arrested in Edo State for staging a fake kidnapping to extort N4 million from family members.