Benin

Benin detains three Nigeriens amid escalating diplomatic tensions

A Benin court has jailed three Nigeriens who were detained last week at a port, judicial sources said on Friday,…

5 months ago

Edo police arrest alleged correctional service, Naval officers for robbery

      The Edo State Police Command has arrested alleged officials of the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Correctional…

2 years ago

Fidelity Bank, Afreximbank take over Benin, Kano DisCos

The federal government says Fidelity Bank Plc has commenced plans to finalise the takeover of Benin, Kano and Kaduna electricity…

2 years ago

Two ‘Yahoo boys’ get 2 years jail – term

The Benin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of two internet fraudsters…

3 years ago

Edo Decides: Voters Choice Will Be Respected, Says INEC

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday informed that the electoral body is…

4 years ago

Rave of rape and reign of lawlessness | By Festus Adedayo

Though some people claim that it is given impetus by the hype of social media and the stampede to report…

4 years ago

West African nations break off French colonization, name common currency

Eight West African countries Saturday agreed to change the name of their common currency to Eco and severed the CFA…

5 years ago

Theatre Helps Raise Awareness on Human Trafficking in Most Affected Regions in Nigeria

The city of Benin in southern Nigeria was once the capital of the former Edo Kingdom of Benin, one of…

5 years ago

Suspected Cybercrime Syndicate Arrested In Edo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a cybercrime syndicate in Benin, the Edo State capital. One of…

5 years ago

Runsewe hails Governor Fayemi over cultural strides

The Director-General, National Council of Arts and Culture, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe has commended the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode…

5 years ago