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June 21, 2026

Benin City – The Edo State Security Squad, operating under the code name "Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and...

WHAT MAKES A REAL FATHER? — Dr. ODARO REFLECTS ON THE TRUE MEANING OF FATHERHOOD

June 21, 2026

BENIN CITY – Academic and public affairs analyst, Dr. Kelly Odaro, has called on men to embrace the...

Edo Governor Felicitates Pastor Andrew Osagie, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu on Birthday

Benin City, June 20, 2026 – Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated Pastor Andrew Osagie and...

PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES IZE-IYAMU COUPLE ON BIRTHDAY

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm birthday congratulations to Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and his wife, Prof. (Mrs.)...

Edo Govt, UNICEF, BBGNSURF Launch Capacity-Building Workshop for Digital Teacher Management

EDO TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL COURTS FOR KIDNAPPING, CULTISM CASES

The Edo State Judiciary may soon establish Special Courts to ensure the speedy trial of kidnapping and...

Stakeholders Advocate Exercise, Water Intake for Men’s Health

BENIN CITY – Stakeholders have urged men to embrace regular exercise, adequate water intake, sufficient sleep, and routine...

EFCC Operatives Storm Governor Oyebanji’s Polling Unit Amid Vote-Buying Concerns

IKOGOSI, EKITI STATE – Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday stormed the polling...

Benin Traditional Council Cracks Down on Palace Breach, Sanctions Chief, Staff, Queen Over Peller Incident

OBA OF BENIN SUMMONS EMERGENCY SECURITY MEETINGS OVER RISING INSECURITYThe Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, has summoned an emergency meeting of traditional priests, priestesses, and native doctors to the Royal Palace on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, as part of efforts to address the worsening security situation in Edo State. The directive was contained in a statement signed by Chief Victor Nosakhare on behalf of the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor. According to the statement, the meeting is aimed at exploring traditional approaches that could complement government efforts in tackling insecurity, particularly incidents of kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state. The palace emphasized the need for all invited traditional religious leaders and practitioners to attend the crucial gathering. In a related development, the Benin Monarch has also scheduled another emergency meeting with youth leaders (Okaighele) from communities across the seven local government areas of the Benin Kingdom. The meeting is slated for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Palace of the Oba of Benin and is expected to focus on the role of youths in enhancing security and maintaining peace within their respective communities. The emergency consultations underscore the palace’s commitment to supporting ongoing efforts aimed at restoring safety and stability across Edo State.Note: The year in your draft states “Tuesday 23rd June 2023,” but the date should likely be Tuesday, June 23, 2026 to align with the meeting schedule provided.

June 19, 2026

The Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, has summoned an emergency meeting of traditional priests, priestesses, and native doctors...

VEGETABLE MARKET KIDNAPPING: OREDO COUNCIL CHAIRMAN HAILS GOV. OKPEBHOLO’S SWIFT INTERVENTION

June 19, 2026