GOV. ALIA OPENS NATIONAL LEARNING ASSESSMENT 2026 IN MAKURDI, HOSTS SIX-STATE TECHNICAL TEAM. (PHOTO).

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 GOV. ALIA OPENS NATIONAL LEARNING ASSESSMENT 2026 IN MAKURDI, HOSTS SIX-STATE TECHNICAL TEAM Governor Hyacinth Alia on Monday declared open the National Learning Assessment 2026 meeting held at the headquarters of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in Makurdi, Benue State, where a technical team drawn from six states is participating in the exercise aimed at improving education data and learning outcomes. The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Dr Margaret Adamu, said the assessment is critical for generating reliable data to support student development and education planning. She highlighted ongoing reforms in the state’s education sector, including free and compulsory basic education from Primary 1 to Junior Secondary School 3 and the renovation of public schools. The Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Dr Grace Adagba, welcomed the delegation and assured full support for the exercise. States participating include Benue, Oyo,...

ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER, RECOVERY OF FIREARM AND STOLEN ITEMS IN AUCHI. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


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ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER, RECOVERY OF FIREARM AND STOLEN ITEMS IN AUCHI


The Edo State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough with the arrest of a suspected armed robber and the recovery of a firearm and stolen items following a swift police response in Auchi.


On 2nd May 2026, at about 0200hrs, actionable intelligence was received at Auchi Division that a four-man armed robbery gang had invaded the residence of one Mr. Okologho Prosper in the Comprehensive Secondary School area of Auchi.


Acting promptly on the information, the Divisional Police Officer mobilized a patrol team to the scene. On sighting the police, the suspects fled in different directions, abandoning a bag containing one cut-to-size locally made firearm, one live cartridge, and one mobile phone.


A coordinated manhunt was immediately launched, leading to the arrest of one of the suspects, Aliu Mustafa (male), at about 0900hrs the same day. Further investigation led to the recovery of two additional mobile phones, one wristwatch, and one bag, all identified as items stolen from the victim.


The suspect is currently in custody and assisting with ongoing investigations aimed at apprehending the remaining members of the gang.


The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, commended the swift response, professionalism, and dedication of the operatives involved in the operation. He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring the safety of all residents and urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to aid policing efforts.


ASP ENO IKOEDEM,

POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,

EDO STATE COMMAND.

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