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Edo Security Squad Directs Businesses To Install CCTV In Premises  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Edo State Security Squad has directed business owners across the state to install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras at their premises to strengthen efforts to tackle crime. Addressing journalists in Benin City on Monday, the spokesperson for the Edo State Security Squad, Noah Idemudia, gave businesses until July 30, 2026, to install functional CCTV systems. He said CCTV cameras would assist security agencies in investigating crimes, identifying suspects and gathering crucial evidence. "Business owners are encouraged to install effective, working cameras within their business premises. We appeal to the general public and the business community to comply for everyone's safety," Idemudia said. "With your cameras, we can piece together certain things as professionals. Please comply with us to make Edo a safe place." The spokesperson also warned ...

 Edo CSOs, DSS Launch  Protest Against Social Vices, Urges Citizens To Expose Kidnappers, Cultists  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The Coalition of civil society organisations in collaboration with DSS in Edo state have embarked on one day peaceful sensitization protest against all form of social vices, such kidnapping, cultism, armed robbers, terrorism and other criminal elements. The protesters who converged in Museum premises at Ring road, carried written inscription on their flyers," Edo is united against terrorism and other social vices, Say 'No' to Kidnapping," marched through Edo State House of Assembly, went through Sapele road, to NBA axis, down to DSS office to register their grievances. Speaking, President Coalition of Civil Society, Comrade Solomon Idiogbe said the reason for the protest is put an end to the issue of insecurity in Edo state. He said to curb security in the state everyone must work together to address the menace. Idiogbe sa...

Olympic Day Run: Okpebholo Calls For Promotion Of Healthy lifestyle, Friendly Locality  By Editor  Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has described sports as important part of human culture that unite and promote healthy lifestyle and friendly community. The Governor made the assertion while addressing Edo athletes and other participants as he flagged off 2026 Olympic Day Run at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Saturday. Governor Okpebholo who was represented at the event commended the Edo State Sports Commission under Hon Amadin Desmond Enabulele for aligning with the global community in the celebration the legacies of Olympics founding fathers. " Olympic Day is a celebration of something simple but powerful: The Joy of moving together. Sport moves us. Not just our bodies, but our confidence. Our mindset." And the way we connect. When we move, we feel better - it keeps our mind and body strong and healthy. And when we move together, we lift each other. Sp...

  Edo Police Honour Five Officers For Exhibiting Excellence Performance  ...As Afolabi Gives Solar Fans, Bag Of  Rices To Officers Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  For putting on excellence performance, Five officers of the Edo State police command have been honoured for their exceptional professionalism and outstanding contributions to the fight against crime, as philanthropist Mr. Afolabi Alayiwola donated five bags of rice and four solar-powered fans to support their welfare. Speaking during the presentation event at the Command Headquarters in Benin City, CP Monday Agbonika said the officers earned the recognition through their commitment, courage and operational successes in tackling kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and other violent crimes across Edo State. Agbonika recalled that the Command had earlier showcased several major breakthroughs during its operational briefing, including the recovery of arms and ammunition, the arrest of suspected kidnappers, ...

Oba Ewuare II Celebrates Return Of 18 Looted Benin Artefacts ... Extols Buhari, Tinubu, Okpebholo  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has received 18 Benin artefacts repatriated from Switzerland after spending about 125 years in foreign custody, describing the objects as priceless records of the history, governance, spirituality and artistic excellence of the Benin Kingdom. The artefacts, which include an ancestral head of a Benin Oba looted during the 1897 British punitive expedition against the Benin Kingdom, were formally presented to the monarch by a delegation led by the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), Mr. Olugbile Holloway, at the Oba’s Palace in Benin City on Thursday. Speaking during the event, Oba Ewuare II expressed profound appreciation to the Government of Switzerland, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the NCMM, Governor Monday Okpebholo and all stakeholder...

BSG Greets Irabor, Otimenyin On Their Promotion To AIG By Editor  The Benin Summit Group has congratulated Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) Osagie John Agans Irabor and Betty Enekpen Otimenyin on their promotion from the rank of Commissioner of Police to Assistant Inspector General of Police. This followed a statement signed by its Convener, Earl Osaro Onaiwu, the group described the promotions as well-deserved recognition of the officers’ professionalism, integrity, dedication, and distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation. The group extolled AIG Irabor, who is attached to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Lagos, for his exemplary leadership and commitment to tackling crime.  It also praised AIG Otimenyin, formerly Commissioner of Police in charge of the Force Welfare Department, for her outstanding contributions to the welfare of police personnel and their families. According to the statement, both officers ha...

  Ooni of Ife Denies Conferring Chieftaincy Title On 'Baba Ijesha' By Editor  The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that he conferred a chieftaincy title on popular Nollywood actor and comedian, James Olanrewaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Mr Moses Olafare. Olafare quoted the Ooni as clarifying that although he warmly received the actor and his wife at his palace on Wednesday to celebrate the birth of his son, no chieftaincy title was conferred on the couple. Oba Ogunwusi said he also presented the actor with a brand-new car and cash gifts as a demonstration of his fatherly love and royal generosity, but no chieftaincy title was conferred on him. “Awada Konge Oduwa,” which Baba Ijesha later described on his social media pages as a chieftaincy title, was merely a light-comedy remark made by the ...