Edo State
Edo state to suspend commissioners without Tinubu's cap
The Edo State government has warned that commissioners failing to wear President Bola Tinubu's signature 'Asiwaju' cap at executive meetings will face suspension from the All Progressives Congress (APC). This directive from Governor Monday Okpebholo aims to symbolize loyalty to the federal leadership. Party officials emphasize it as a show of unity ahead of the 2027 elections.
Ndlea officers and soldiers attacked in edo drug raid
Operatives from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and army personnel faced an ambush during a raid in Ukpuje town, Edo State. One officer sustained a hand injury from a sharp object but is expected to recover fully. The incident highlights ongoing resistance to anti-drug operations in cannabis-prone areas.