Edo Security Squad Raids Forests, Dismantles Kidnappers’ Camps
Benin City-In a renewed offensive against insecurity, the Edo State Special Security Squad, codenamed Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers, has launched large-scale raids on criminal hideouts across the state, recovering firearms and dismantling suspected kidnappers’ camps. The operation, supervised…
The New Wave of Kidnappings: Can Edo Shine Without Securing The People?
Eben Enasco Edo State, known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance, is currently grappling with a new and daunting challenge: a wave of kidnappings that has left residents, road users and commuters in fear and uncertainty. The recent…
Elections In Nigeria: The Scourge of Vote Buying, The Need to Legalize It
Eben Enasco Since Nigeria returned to democratic system after the Military dominance more than two decades ago, it has been marred with a fraudulent ending. Every tenure ends with the interest to remain in office for the constitutionally stipulated years…
EFCC Declares Sujimotos’ Olasijibomi Ogundele Wanted Over Alleged Money Laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Mr. Olasijibomi Suji Ogundele, Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, wanted for alleged diversion of funds and money laundering. In a public notice released by the Commission, Ogundele, 44,…
May Democracy Not End in the Hands of APC: The Final Test for the People of Nigeria and Democratic Values
Paul Okojie Nigeria stands today at a crossroads. Since the return to civil rule in 1999, the people have endured the growing pains of democracy, its compromises, its setbacks, and its slow march forward. But never has our collective experiment…
Nigeria’s Broken Constitutional Promises: Creating Citizens Unfulfilled Aspirations
Eben Enasco Nigeria’s constitution is a document that embodies the hopes and aspirations of its citizens. It promises a framework for governance, protection of individual rights, and promotion of social justice. However, the reality on the ground paints a different…
Edo: Court Jails Eight Internet Fraudsters in Benin City
Justice M. Itsueli of Edo State High Court, sitting in Benin City on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 convicted and sentenced eight internet fraudsters to jail. The convicts are: Friday Osamudiamenwen, Monday Moses, Wisdom Idahosa, Osazuwa Oghomwen, Christopher Victor, Odion Desmond…
Edo State Government Mourns Former IGP Dr. Solomon Arase
Ther Governor of Edo Sate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on behalf of the people of Edo State, mourns the death of a revered son of the soil, former Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, who passed away this weekend. In…
We Are on the Ballot. Paul Omo Okojie Confirms After Court Order
Uromi- The Labour Party’s Edo Central Senatorial candidate, Hon. Paul Omo Okojie, has confirmed he will be on the ballot for Saturday’s bye-election following a High Court order compelling INEC to recognize the Julius Abure-led leadership and upload the party’s…
Braking News: Labour Party Wins Court Battle, Accuses INEC of Plot to Undermine August 16 Bye-Election
The Labour Party has secured a major legal victory as a High Court in Nasarawa State ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize the Julius Abure-led leadership and grant it immediate access codes to upload the names and…