edo state news

The Digest: A Federal High Court in Benin, Edo State, has convicted Rita Idehen, a physically challenged woman, and six others for drug trafficking, sentencing them to a combined 93 years. The court's ruling emphasizes that disability doesn't exempt individuals from justice. Key Points...

The Digest: A tragic incident occurred in Edo State when a hotel under construction collapsed, killing the owner and injuring several workers. The building's substandard materials are being blamed for the catastrophe, highlighting deep concerns about construction standards in Nigeria. Key...

The Digest: Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers killed Police Sergeant Aminu Yusuf on July 16, 2025, in Benin City. The sergeant, assigned to escort a Chinese expatriate, was attacked shortly after the expatriate withdrew money from a bank. The assailants made off with an AK-47 rifle, 30...

The Digest: The Edo State chapter of the APC has reinforced its stance that Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, must obtain security clearance before visiting the state. This follows concerns from his previous visit, which led to fatalities. Key Points: APC chairman...

The Digest: Armed criminals who attacked the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivhianokpodi, Nigeria, have contacted the Diocese of Auchi, demanding a ransom for three seminarians they abducted. The seminarians, aged 14 to 17, were taken on July 10, and negotiations are ongoing. Key...

The Digest: The Chief Imam of Uromi Central Mosque in Edo State, Imam Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo, has directly contradicted police claims of his rescue, disclosing that he paid a N6.5 million ransom to regain his freedom. This revelation highlights the stark ransom reality faced by kidnap...

The Digest: In a significant legal ruling, the Supreme Court has confirmed Senator Monday Okpebholo’s victory in the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State. The Court’s decision dismissed the appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo. Key...

Edo State Police have issued a stark warning following the murder of 21-year-old Osato Festus Edogiaweria, whose body was exhumed from a shallow grave after visiting suspect Joshua Osaigbovo. The Police Public Relations Officer's unusual advice – urging individuals to disclose their locations...

“They are ours, not yours.” With those five words, Victor Asemota — tech investor and son of Benin — answered The Atlantic’s David Frum, who had claimed Nigeria wasn’t fit to house the returned Benin Bronzes. Frum suggested they had “disappeared.” Asemota replied with clarity. Finders Not...

Praise and his wife rushed their son, Jeremiah, to Safe Bliss Medical Centre in Benin in February after he developed a severe fever. Doctors said his blood level had dropped critically and demanded ₦40,000 for a transfusion. The child was discharged but fell sick again in May, requiring a second...

Nigeria's health economics create difficult choices for families, who must balance immediate costs against long-term protection. Two children have died from diphtheria at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, illustrating how health outcomes intersect with resource availability, geographic...

Residents of Elelu village in Edo State have declared a total ban on beef consumption and sales, accusing herdsmen of turning their farmlands into kidnapping hotspots. The drastic move follows the killing of seven villagers, including a vigilante commander, in just two weeks, leaving the...