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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has urged governments, policymakers and Nigerians to see migration beyond statistics, stressing that every number represents real people, families and personal struggles.The appeal was made by the Chief of Mission of International Organization for Migration in Nigeria, Sharon Dimanche, during a med...

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has commended the Edo State Government (EDSG) for its proactive initiatives aimed at combating irregular migration, reducing poverty, and supporting the reintegration of returning migrants.The commendation came during a courtesy visit by the Chief of Mission for IOM Nigeria, Dimanche Sharon, who led a dele...

The Edo State Government has approved a minor re-assignment of key officials within the state’s revenue sector as part of efforts to strengthen revenue generation and improve institutional efficiency.In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, the approval was granted by the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebho...

The Benin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested HRM, Michael Sado, the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State.The traditional ruler was arrested alongside one Egr. Patrick Omkhagbo for alleged fraudulent activities....

The Edo State Government has taken to court scores of arrested sex workers apprehended during enforcement operations on ‘red light district’ areas in Benin City.Addressing journalists during the parade of suspects, the Director General, Edo State Migration Agency, Lucky Agagzuma said the move was part of government renewed onslaught aga...

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The Federal Government has announced the commencement of a nationwide sensitisation drive to reinforce the outright ban on the manufacture, sale and distribution of sachet-packaged alcohol.It described the move as a strategic intervention to safeguard public health and national stability....

By Israel Adebiyi, BeninThe Edo State Emergency Management Agency (EDOSEMA) has described 2025 as its most dynamic operational year, recording a total of 43 emergency interventions that affected over 10,000 persons across communities in the state....

The Edo State Police Command says it has dealt a major blow to criminal networks in the state, with the arrest of 129 suspected criminals and rescue of 30 kidnapped victims in intelligence-led operations.The Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, disclosed this recently while briefing journal...

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