Police probe attack on MC Porcupine in Edo
The Edo State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into an alleged attack on an entertainer, Osagie Idieda, popularly known as MC Porcupine, by hoodlums in Benin City. The command disclosed this in a statement issued by its Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, on Saturday, confirming that the incident occurred while Idieda was […]
Edo demolishes buildings linked to suspected ritualist, cultist
The Edo State Government has demolished buildings allegedly used for ritual activities and cult-related crimes following the arrest of two suspects in the state’s renewed crackdown on criminality. The operation, carried out on Wednesday, involved the Edo State Special Security Squad, the police and other security agencies. The government demolished a bungalow and four boys’ […]
State Police Bill: Five Assemblies say yes, 31 yet to decide
The proposed constitutional amendment to establish State Police has suffered a setback, with only five of the 36 State Houses of Assembly having approved the bill as of Thursday, October 15, despite a 30-day deadline set by the National Assembly for the state legislatures to communicate their positions. The Assemblies of Edo, Osun, Oyo, Rivers […]
Edo Hospitality Industry Set Agog As Dame Joy Ozigbo Ideh Takes Helm As FADEM President
Benin City is set to witness a historic moment in the hospitality and events management sector as the Food and Drinks Events Managers of Nigeria (FADEM), Edo State Chapter, prepares for its 2026 Inauguration Ceremony. The spotlight will be on Dame Joy Ozigbo Ideh, the celebrated Chief Executive Officer of 70’s Grill Caterers, who will […]
CONDOLENCE: Ize-Iyamu Pays Visit To Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s Family Over Mother’s Demise
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, on Friday, October 2nd, 2026, led management staff on a condolence visit to the family of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome following the passing of his mother, Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome, at the age of 88. google.com, pub-3120625432113532, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 Speaking during […]
Nigeria@66: Okpebholo, deputy assure Edo people of safety, call for unity
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured residents that his administration will not relent in protecting lives and property. In a message by his Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Ebojele on Thursday, the governor said security remained his first responsibility, noting that farming, trade, investment and every other economic activity depend on peace. “We have […]
BREAKING: Edo Special Court Sentences Four Kidnappers To Death By Hanging For Abduction At Benin Vegetable Market
Edo Special Court Sentences Four Kidnappers To Death In Maiden Judgment The Edo State Special Criminal Court sitting in Benin City has sentenced four members of a kidnapping syndicate to death by hanging for kidnapping and other violent crimes. The judgment, which is the first to be delivered by the Special Court since its creation, […]
Edo Deputy Governor Hails Deemoat Hub As Game-changer For Knowledge, Creativity At Unveiling, Inaugural Books & Ideas Festival
Benin City was agog on Saturday, 19th September, 2026, as intellectuals, writers, government officials, students and lovers of books converged on the newly unveiled DeeMoat Hub for the inaugural edition of DeeMoat Books & Ideas programme, a visionary platform created to promote knowledge, creativity, enterprise and intellectual engagement.The Hub, founded by renowned development expert and […]
Family Announces Funeral Arrangements For Chief Daniel Osi Orbih.
The family of Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, DSSRS, has announced the funeral arrangements for the late Edo-born statesman, philanthropist and Knight of St. John, whose life has been described as “Unforgettable… A Legacy of Service and Benevolence.”According to the official funeral programme released by the family, the final rites of passage for Chief Orbih will […]
Love In The Airwaves: ITV/Radio Star OAP, Hype-mc Efosa Onaghino Drops Soul-stirring Love Anthem “Amenze” To Celebrate Wife, Features Jaytunes Osayomore
Popular ITV and Radio Benin On-Air Personality, renowned Hype-Man and Event Compere, Efosa Onaghino, popularly called MC FASODO OZUMBADAYA,has added another feather to his creative cap with the release of a brand new love song titled “AMENZE”Speaking exclusively to Broad TV News on the inspiration behind the soulful track, the versatile broadcaster revealed that Amenze […]
