In Pictures: Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday paid a visit to the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II "This visit reaffirms my deep respect for the traditional institution and the invaluable role it plays in the governance and stability of our dear state." NigerDelta Insider

Seventeen out of the 18 local government chairmen in Edo State on Wednesday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress.

EFCC Arrests Kelly Okungbowa (a.k.a Ebo Stone) for Alleged Naira Abuse Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday March 17, 2025 arrested Kelly Okungbowa (a.k.a Ebo Stone) for alleged naira abuse. Okungbowa, who until recently was the coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team , PSRT, now suspended by the State Government, was arrested owing to a viral video where he was seen spraying and mutilating the Naira at a bar on March 9, 2025. He will be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed. #ActiveEagle