The Okuokpellagbe of Okpella has called on investors to set up businesses in the mineral-rich Edo community, emphasizing the area's peaceful environment and potential for growth. This appeal aims to attract investment and stimulate economic development in the region.

Public affairs analyst Paschal Oluchukwu has called on Igbo elites in Ebonyi State to avoid politicizing cultural traditions. His statement, made on Saturday, follows recent instances where elites, particularly from Ezza, used the Okeaku New Yam Festival to convey political messages. Oluchukwu cautioned against this trend, emphasizing the importance of preserving the cultural significance of such traditions.

Suspected kidnappers allegedly abducted three people along the Ebelle-Amughe Road in Okpekpe community, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria, according to Daily Post. Two of the victims were reportedly killed by their abductors, while the third sustained serious gunshot injuries but managed to escape. The community has sent an SOS to Governor Okpebholo over the incident.

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has expressed confidence that the state will become significantly safer in the coming week, according to Leadership newspaper. Speaking in Benin City during a meeting with Okaighele, he said his administration has introduced new security strategies aimed at strengthening policing, improving emergency response and denying criminals safe haven across the state.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought the partnership of the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Osuolale Akiolu, and the Lagos Traditional Council to promote peace and citizen mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Elections. According to Tribune Online, INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan made the request on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, during a courtesy visit to the traditional ruler's palace in Lagos.

Eze Leslie Eke, the traditional ruler of Evo Kingdom in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, has urged members of the Ok Chinda Vanguard, a support group for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, to remain selfless and intentional in their mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 elections. The monarch cautioned the group to conduct its activities carefully as it works to secure the emergence of its preferred candidate, according to The Tide.