Edo Police Intensify Security Ahead of Eid-el-Fitr Celebration
The Edo State Police Command has initiated a large-scale security deployment ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, assigning no fewer than 5,000 personnel across key locations in the state to maintain order and ensure public safety. The announcement was made on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, through a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Eno […]
Peller’s Palace Visit: Oba Of Benin’s Wife Risks Expulsion, Other Chiefs Sanctioned
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) has sanctionedchiefs, staff and queen over unauthorized palace access by a social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja also known as “Peller” Truth Live News Media reports that Peller visited the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II palace on Friday, 6 March 2026. This is contained in a statement […]
Group Gives BEDC 21 Days Ultimatum, Threatens To Picket Company Over Estimated Billings, Epileptic Power Supply
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A group on the platform of organized Edo Against BEDC Oppressions, has given the BEDC Electricity Plc 21 days ultimatum to end estimated billings and restore power to the residents of the state. The group also vowed that it would picket the offices of the company across the 18 local government areas […]
Group Gives BEDC 21 Days Ultimatum, Threatens To Picket Company Over Estimated Billings, Epileptic Power Supply
“We therefore issue a 21-day ultimatum to BEDC and relevant authorities to prevail on BEDC to address all issues and challenges of Edo people as it concerns the pains of the people else we shall commence the effective picketing of all BEDC offices in Edo state including their headquarters. A stitch in time saves nine”, Ogbidi said.
Lighthouse University Gets Endowment Committee, As Chancellor Says, Positions Are Strategic, Relational
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A seven-member Endowment Committee has been inaugurated for the Lighthouse University (LHU), Evbuobanosa, Edo State just as theChancellor and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the university, Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude urges them to see positions as strategic and relational. The inauguration ceremony was on Saturday performed by the Chancellor and Chairman, Board […]
Edo Assembly Asks Okpebholo To Take Over MOWAA, Radisson Hotel
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State House of Assembly Ad hoc Committees on the Musuem for West Africa Arts (MOWAA) and the Radisson Blu Hotel have asked Governor Monday Okpebholo to take over ownership of the controversial projects. Truth Live News Media reports that the Radisson Blu Hotel and MOWAA were parts of legacy projects of […]
Osifo Gives Reason For Resigning As Commissioner, Targets House Of Reps.
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Commissioner for Water Resources and Sanitation, Washington Osifo, has given his reason for resigning from his juicy position as commissioner under Monday Okpebholo, the state governor. He said he tendered his resignation letter in accordance with the electoral law that says all political appointees interested in contesting elective positions […]
Political Sin Can’t Lead Politicians To Hell Fire, Says Oshiomhole
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The controversial Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Sen Adams Oshiomhole, has set the tongues wagging again with his comment, declaring that politicians can’t go to hell fire on a count of political sins. The former governor of Edo State, Oshiomhole, made the controversial comment in Benin, during the All Progressives Congress […]
Two Children Drown In Mud Water In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Tragedy has hit the residents of Erediauwa street, off Sapele Road in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State as four children fell into a stagnant mud water in the community. Two of the four children were said to have died in the stagnant mud water while two others were resuscitated at […]
Why Families Reject Rescued Trafficked Victims In Edo Revealed ….As Agency Says It Rescued 365 Women, 20 Children, Eight Men In 2025
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Migration Agency has given the reason behind the rejection of many human trafficking rescued victims by their family members when they returned, saying that, it is because they didn’t come with money. The Director-General of the agency, Mr Lucky Agazuma, disclosed this while addressing journalists after a stakeholders’ dialogue […]