edo state news

  1. Police Sergeant Killed in Edo, Robbers Steal Rifle and Cash

    Nigeria Police Sergeant Killed in Edo, Robbers Steal Rifle and Cash

    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...
  2. Edo APC Chairman Insists Peter Obi Needs Security Clearance

    Nigeria Edo APC Chairman Insists Peter Obi Needs Security Clearance

    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...
  3. Attackers Demand Ransom for Kidnapped Nigerian Seminarians

    Nigeria Attackers Demand Ransom for Kidnapped Nigerian Seminarians

    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...
  4. Edo Chief Imam Contradicts Police, Claims N6.5M Ransom Paid for His Release

    Nigeria Edo Chief Imam Contradicts Police, Claims N6.5M Ransom Paid for His Release

    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...
  5. Supreme Court Affirms Okpebholo's Election as Edo Governor

    Nigeria Supreme Court Affirms Okpebholo's Election as Edo Governor

    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...
  6. Safety's Whisper: Edo Police Urge Location Sharing Amidst Murder

    Nigeria Safety's Whisper: Edo Police Urge Location Sharing Amidst Murder

    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...
  7. Finders Not Keepers: Victor Asemota Lashes The Atlantic Over Benin Bronzes Claim

    Nigeria Finders Not Keepers: Victor Asemota Lashes The Atlantic Over Benin Bronzes Claim

    “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...
  8. Trust Broken, Lives Shattered: 19-Month-Old Contracts HIV After Blood Transfusion in Edo

    Nigeria Trust Broken, Lives Shattered: 19-Month-Old Contracts HIV After Blood Transfusion in Edo

    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...
  9. Health wealth unbalanced: Two Children Die from Diphtheria in Edo State

    Nigeria Health wealth unbalanced: Two Children Die from Diphtheria in Edo State

    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...
  10. Hunger, Death and Silence: The Price Elelu Is Paying for Insecurity

    Nigeria Hunger, Death and Silence: The Price Elelu Is Paying for Insecurity

    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...
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