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IGP Disu Intends To Upgrade Traffic Warden, Cautions Officers Against Taking  Laws Into Their Hands Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Olatunji Disu said henceforth the traffic warden will be upgraded to enable them carry out their functions effectively. IGP Olatunji Disu made the statements  during his official visit to the Edo State Police command in Benin City. He also warned the officers and men against taking the  laws into their own hands, saying that anyone found wanting would be dealt with accordingly. IGP Disu who started by asking if they were happy with the current image of the police, referenced the incidents that happened in Delta State and Port Harcourt and said they were embarrassing.  "First and foremost, I had the opportunity to talk to the cops of the rank and file. The major part of policing is done by these cops officers. " So, having the opportunity to talk to them alone without the presence of ot...

Gov Okpebholo Assures  New IGP Of Support, Calls for Stronger Security Collaboration in Edo  Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Friday assured the newly appointed Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, of stronger collaboration and continued support in securing Edo State as the new police boss paid a courtesy visit to Government House, Benin City. The IGP, who is the 23rd indigenous Inspector General of Police of Nigeria, arrived with a delegation that included the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 5, the Edo State Commissioner of Police, the AIG Nigeria Police Mobile Force, among other senior police officers. Speaking during the meeting, Governor Okpebholo congratulated the new IGP on his appointment, describing him as a professional officer who earned his elevation through dedication and competence. The governor said, "Let me first congratulate you and also let you know that we are solidly behind you. You have so far demonst...

Stakeholders Advocate Better Ways To Strengthen Gender Based Violence  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin. In a bid to protect the rights of men women, and girl child stakeholders  have advocated for a better way of strengthening gender based violence. Speaking in a two day training organised by the Rule of Law and Anti-corruption (RoLAC) of State Response and Referral Groups on emergency response and referrals in Edo state, the resources person of every Prof. Sylvester Anya, said  his lecture  centred on the general principles of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and the procedure for referrals. Prof. Anya stated that, the lecture materials or the manual for training that they came with, they have undertaken to give it to all critical stakeholders. " We handled the general principles on Gender Based Violence (GBV), then we did the procedure for referrals. Then everything that was in the agenda, we covered it. "We can say that the population was more yesterday. We are sur...

‎ ‎ NPFL 2026:  Bendel Insurance FC Suffer  2-1 Defeat In Enugu ‎ ‎ ‎Bendel Insurance Football Club, today suffered a 2-1 defeat in hands of Arch rivals Rangers International of Enugu in the match day 37 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). ‎ ‎The 2-1 defeat at the Cathedral means a huge setback for the Benin Arsenals' push for third place finish as the hope is already dashed this season. ‎ ‎Godwin Obaje struck for the Flying Antelopes 15 minutes into the game but Bendel Insurance FC remained unruffled and continued with their impressive performance and were rewarded with a goal by their youngest striker Alex Oweifaleya in 41st minute. ‎ ‎Alex Oweifaleya now have 10 goals to his credit in his first season in the premier league. In the match day 36 between Bendel Insurance and Katsina Utd,Alex scored the only goal of the match in the 87th minute with a classy header and sealed victory for the Benin Arsenals.  ‎ ‎As the second half resumed at the Cathe...

Bob Marley Night: Edo NUJ Honours ECTS MD, Ehimuan With Excellence Award  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Managing Director of Edo City Transport Services (ECTS), Barrister Festus Ehimuan, has been honoured with an Excellence Award in recognition of his impactful contributions to the government transport sector. The award was presented by the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) during a music extravaganza organized to commemorate the life and legacy of reggae legend Bob Marley. Speaking after receiving the award, Barr. Ehimuan dedicated the honour to the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for providing him the platform to contribute meaningfully to the state’s transport sector. He described the Governor’s “SHINE Agenda” as transformative, noting that it continues to improve various sectors and make life more affordable for Edo residents. He also dedicated the award to his management team, commending their support in ensuring smoot...

Edo Security Squad Arrests 12 Suspected Cultists, Seals Alleged Initiation Centres  By Editor  Men of the Special Security Squad, “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers,” in Edo State have arrested 12 suspected cultists and sealed two apartments allegedly used for cult initiations during coordinated raids across several hotspots in Benin City. The operation followed the killing of a young man in front of the gate of the University of Benin on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Principal Security Officer (PSO) to Governor Monday Okpebholo led the security squad in the raids carried out at Ekosodin, Isihor, Old Road off S&T Barracks, Airport Road, 19th Street Ugbowo, Ogba-Evbuodia and Evbuomore Quarters in Benin City. Spokesperson for the squad, Noah Idemudia, accused some Okaigheles across communities in Edo State of allegedly aiding violent crimes, saying intelligence reports suggest that sophisticated weapons used in d...