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SECURITY

Governor Okpebholo's Argument For State Control of Security

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, believes Nigeria’s security challenges can be effectively tackled through shared responsibility, stronger state governors involvement and a security str …

FEC approves Gboko airstrip to boost security, emergency response

By The Nigerian Observer

June 30, 2026

Kebbi Police debunks ‘Sai Mallam’ terror group rumour, links it to cybercrime syndicate

By The Nigerian Observer

June 30, 2026

Take charge of security in your states, Okpebholo tells governors

By RICHARD EWEKA

June 29, 2026

COAS unveils new army doctrine, expands recruitment to intensify war against terrorism

By Joy Odor

June 28, 2026

Seadogs holds road safety outreach for drivers in Ekpoma

By JUDE EHEBHA

June 28, 2026

Two Suspected Pipeline Vandals Arrested in Edo

Police rescue 11 kidnap victims, arrest two over fake abduction in Edo

Edo Will Be Secure for Farmers to Return to Farms, Says Governor Okpebholo

Freeze terror financiers' Accounts immediately, CBN warns Banks

FCID rolls out strategy to combat cybercrime, Kidnapping

Failed kidnaps, fresh Arrests: A tough week for Edo criminals

How stolen Lexus exposed Vegetable Market kidnappers in Benin

Harvest of Arrests As Okpebholo's Anti-Crime Drive Gains Momentum In Edo

State Police and Nigerian Federalism

Senate Moves to Rewrite Nigeria’s Security Architecture as Tinubu Pushes State Police Bill

Justice at Last: Canadian Court Jails Killer of Two Nigerian Youths for Life, NiDCOM Applauds Verdict

NSCDC Arrests Two Suspects Over Abduction, Sexual Assault of Minor

Tinubu Transmits State Police Bill to Senate for Constitutional Amendment

Police dismiss reports of relocation of abducted school children, teachers in Oyo

Kaduna mob killing: Muslim lawyers demand probe of police custody breach

Edo State Intensifies Fight Against Drug Abuse, Calls for Collective Action

Olubadan warns against violence as 'Spirit of the Dead' festival begins

Ekiti Police warn against planned protest by transport unions

Police condemn Kaduna mob killing, arrest suspects

Edo’s Next Security Milestone

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SPORTS

Nigeria Cricket Federation wins ICC x Rexona Criiio Cricket Festival of the year award

July 13, 2026 at 01:30 PM

OBSERVER CARTOON

Sustaining the Crackdown on Edo’s Revenue Predators

August 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM