Edo Govt warns against politicising affairs of Oba of Benin, palace
Edo State Government has cautioned politicians in the state against politicising affairs of the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Ewuare II, and the […]
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Ex-NBA publicity secretary in Benin appears in court for allegedly stealing a stabiliser
A former Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Douglas Ogbankwa, on Thursday appeared in a Benin High Court for allegedly stealing a […]
Kidnapped Edo PDP Chairman regains freedom
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Dr Tony Aziegbemi, abducted on March 15 in Benin, has regained freedom. The […]
Nigerian Army begins shooting ranges in Benin, urges residents not to panic
By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin- The 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Benin, said that its annual range classification, involving movement of troops and firing of […]
Police arrest 22 suspected cultists in Benin
Operatives of the Police Command in Edo have arrested 22 suspected cultists in the state. The suspects were reportedly arrested in a hotel in […]
Labour Party Chairman, Julius Abure arrested in Benin
Less than three days to the primary election of the Labour Party (LP) for the Governorship election in Edo, operatives of the Zone 5 […]
Benin residents decry hike in price of cooking gas
Many residents of Benin have decried the hike in price of cooking gas, which now sells for N1,400 per kilogramme. The News Agency of […]
My nomination will bring development to Edo – Ighodalo
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant for the September 2024 governorship election in Edo State, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, ton Wednesday said that his […]
Edo LG Elections Tribunal receives 18 petitions, begins sitting Nov. 15
The Edo Local Government Elections Petitions Tribunal says it has received 18 petitions from Labour Party and it’s candidates in the just-concluded September 2 […]
Nigeria Army denies plan to stage charity walk in Benin
By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin – 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Benin, on Saturday refuted a purported plan to stage a 10km three-day charity walk […]
NAPTIP celebrates as court jails 62-year old trafficker for 12 years
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has expressed appreciation at Tuesday’s sentencing of a human trafficker, Felicia Osaigbovo to […]
Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Niger inaugurate ‘Op Safe Domain II’ against maritime crimes
Nigeria, Benin Republic, Togo and Niger Republic have inaugurated “Operation Safe Domain II” as a collaborative effort toward eradicating piracy and maritime crimes within their […]
Tribunal upholds election of Edo LP Rep, Osaro
The National/State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Benin on Thursday affirmed the election of Mr Omoruyi Osaro of the Labour Party (LP) for the […]
Edo: Tribunal dismisses Okhuarobo, PDP’s petition against LP lawmaker
The Election Petition Tribunal in Benin on Thursday dismissed the petition by Mr Okhuarobo Henry of the PDP against the INEC’s declaration of Mr Omoruyi […]
Tribunal upholds election victory of Oshiomole, Ihonvbere
The National/State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Benin, has upheld the victory of Sen. Adams Oshiomhole in the Feb. 25 Edo North Senatorial District […]
Tragedy in Benin as water tank collapses, kills lady in next compound
A collapsed Overhead Water Storage Tank has crushed a 34 year-old lady, Joy Amadi, to her death in Benin, reports the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). […]
Super Eagles to battle South Africa, Benin, Rwanda for 2026 World Cup ticket
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will battle South Africa, Benin Republic, Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Lesotho in the Preliminary Round of Africa’s World Cup 2026 qualifiers. The […]
Edo road sweepers stage protest over poor salary in Benin
Road sweepers in Edo, on Monday, took to the street of Benin City to protest against the payment of N17,820 as salary by the State […]
Over 5,600 vehicles run on compressed natural gas in Edo- Obaseki
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Tuesday said that data obtained from NIPCO Gas, a Joint-Venture Company (JVC) indicated that over 5,600 vehicles in Benin […]
Court restrains Labour Party, privies from interfering with office of National chairman
Edo High Court judge, Justice Emmanuel Aihamoje, on Friday in Benin, dismissed the notice of suspension issued against the National Chairman, Labour Party (LP), Mr […]