EDSG Gives Okiagheles 7-Day Ultimatum, Declares Five Cultists Wanted
The Edo State Government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to three community youth leaders (Okiagheles) to appear before its Special Security Squad, “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers,” following renewed cult-related violence in Benin City. The Okiaghele of Obazagbon Community,…
Ogheghe, Charismatic Road Residents Praise Okpebholo Over Road Project
Residents of Ogheghe and Charismatic Road, off Ekenhuan Road in Benin City, have expressed gratitude to Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for his unwavering commitment to transforming infrastructure across the state. The residents praised the ongoing construction of their…
Gov. Okpebholo to Present 54 Construction Equipment to Edo LGs
The Executive Governor of Edo Sate Sen. Monday Okpebholo will on Thursday unveil 54 units of construction equipment for the 18 Local Government Councils in Edo State, in a move aimed at strengthening grassroots infrastructure delivery. The presentation, scheduled to…
Okpebholo, APC Leaders Attend Idahosa Thanksgiving
The Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo on Sunday joined political leaders and associates at a thanksgiving service held in honour of late Charles Idahosa in Benin City. The Governor was accompanied by Edo State APC Deputy Chairman, Sylvester Aigboboh; APC…
Edo Special Squad Recovers Arms, Links Oredo Killing to Park Ticket Dispute
The Edo State Special Security Squad, code-named Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists, has recovered firearms and ammunition during coordinated stop-and-search operations across parts of the state, as investigations into the recent killing in Oredo Local Government Area intensify. The…
Edo Govt Appoints Andrew Momodu as Commissioner-Designate
The Edo State Government has announced the appointment of Hon. Andrew Momodu as Commissioner-designate, following approval by Governor Monday Okpebholo. In a special government announcement dated February 14, 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa…
Insecurity: US Send Additional 200 Troops to Nigeria
The United States has signaled it will send an additional 200 troops to supplement the “small team” initially deployed to Nigeria, Wall Street Journal is reporting. Clan Reporters investigated the reports that the US had sent a small team to…
ACNPN Hails Sir Joseph Orhomonokpaye on Knighthood Induction
Mercy Onyenweli The Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria (ACNPN), Delta State Chapter, has extended warm congratulations to Sir & Lady Prince Joseph Eromosere U. Orhomonokpaye, KSM, following his induction and admission into the prestigious Knight of St. Mulumba…
Edo Inaugurates Task Force to Tackle Fake Drugs and Unsafe Processed Foods
By Mercy Onyenweli The hon. Commissioner for Health, Cyril Adams Oshoimhole has declared zero tolerance for counterfeit drugs, food drinks and unwholesome processed food in the State. The Commissioner who was inaugurated as Chairman of the taskforce committee alongside with…
Edo IRS Extends PAYE Filing Deadline to February 14
The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) has announced a two-week extension for the filing of Annual Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax returns. Originally due by the statutory deadline of January 31, employers now have until February 14, 2026, to complete their…