Police confirm eight rescued after kidnappers abduct seven in Edo

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of seven passengers along the Benin–Akure Road, between Obarenren Community and Odunwongie Community in the state. This was revealed in a statement on Tuesday by the Deputy Police Public...

Natives Of Ugo N’Iyekorhionmwon Sue For Peace, Unity, Re-Echo Appeal To Oba Of Benin On Behalf Of Suspended Enogie

Elders, leaders and youths of Ugo N’Iyekorhionmwon, in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State have again re-echoed their appeal to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare the Second to have mercy on their suspended Enogie, Edugie Ogieriakhi Ogiugo and...

Delta State Govt. Commences Reconstruction Work On Warri-Sapele-Benin Expressway

Following the dangers posed by the deplorable state of the Warri–Effurun–Sapele–Benin Expressway, which has remained in disrepair for months, the Delta State Government has commenced reconstruction work to alleviate the suffering and hardship...

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Osamede’ is visually striking but historically flawed retelling of the Benin Expedition

Cast: Ivie Okujaye, William Benson, Lexan Aisosa Peters, Tosin Adeyemi, Lancelot Imasuen, Etinosa Idemudia, Obazele Paul, Osagie Elegbe, Alex Bud Director: James Omokwe Run time: In January 1897, the British colonialists heavily attacked the Benin...

Governor Okpebholo Sacks Chairperson Of Edo Education Board

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has terminated the appointment of Dr Maureen Ekhoragbon as Chair of the State Senior Secondary Education Board with immediate effect. The Secretary to the State Government, Ikhilor Musa, announced the...

NFF president send strong message to Nigerians ahead of 2026 World Cup playoffs

President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Ibrahim Gusau has sent a reassuring message to Super Eagles fans ahead of their match against Gabon Nigeria beat Benin Republic 4-0 in their final 2026 World Cup qualifying match to secure a spot in...

Benin NBA chairman seeks justice reforms, hails judiciary 

BENIN CITY – The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Benin Branch, Mr. Idemudia Iredia Osifo, has called for renewed commitment to justice delivery, improved welfare for judicial officers, and stronger collaboration between the Bench...

Law empowers EFCC to break doors when necessary – Court

BENIN CITY – The Federal High Court in Benin City has ruled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other law enforcement agencies are legally empowered to break into buildings during lawful operations when access is denied,...

CAF president reacts as SA risks FIFA ban following latest move by Sports minister

CAF Patrice Motsepe has reacted to SA’s Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie’s letter to FIFA over the Teboho Mokoena yellow card saga FIFA docked South Africa three points after fielding an ineligible Mokoena during WCQ, which almost cost the nation a...

Gist1 hour ago FG Seeks Evacuation Of Ailing Nigerian Pastor In Benin Detention The Federal Government has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating health condition of a Nigerian national, Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who has been in detention in the...

The Federal Government has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating health condition of a Nigerian national, Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who has been in detention in the Republic of Benin for almost two years. In a statement issued on Tuesday by...

I Don’t Want Nigeria To Qualify For 2026 World Cup –South Africa Sports Minister

South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has said he does not want Nigeria’s Super Eagles to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. McKenzie was reacting to the role Nigeria played in his Bafana Bafana’s complicated...

Edo Govt Pays Tribute To Late NSCDC Commandant, Agun Joseph

The Edo State Government on Monday paid its final respects to the late Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, Mr Agun Joseph, who passed away recently. Leading the state delegation at the valedictory...

NFF president discusses Eric Chelle, World Cup qualifiers playoffs and Super Eagles players

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation Ibrahim Musa Gusau has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continental playoffs against Gabon in November. Speaking on the appointment and performance...

Galatasaray urged to make big decision on Victor Osimhen after hat-trick vs Benin

Galatasaray has been advised to rest Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen ahead of this weekend’s Super Lig game The 26-year-old forward was Nigeria’s hero in the international break, scoring a hat-trick in the 4-0 victory against Benin Republic...

Nigeria Missing As IMF Lists Benin Republic, Rwanda, Others As Africa’s Fastest-Growing Economies

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation, has once again been excluded from the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest ranking of the continent’s fastest-growing economies. This development is an indication of the country’s...

NABTEB warns senior staff against harassment of junior workers

The management of the National Business and Technical Educations Board, NABTEB, has cautioned senior officers against harassment and intimidation of junior workers. Dr. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer NABTEB, gave...

Police Rescue Eight After Kidnappers Abduct Travellers in Edo State

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have rescued eight persons, including a nursing mother and her infant, just hours after gunmen abducted seven travellers along the Benin-Auchi Expressway. The victims were seized on Sunday evening near...

International Team's Plane Carrying Premier League Stars Forced to Make Emergency Landing

The Nigerian national football team was forced to make an emergency landing during their flight ahead of a make-or-break World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic on Saturday night in terrifying scenes. The Super Eagles had been travelling home...

Nigeria missing as Benin Republic, Uganda make list of fastest-growing economies in Africa

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has excluded Nigeria from its latest list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, naming Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda among the continent’s top performers. The IMF said the five...

Bafana Bafana risk FIFA ban following latest move by South Africa's sports minister

South Africa risks FIFA sanctions following the latest move by the Minister for Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie Bafana Bafana have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even after forfeiting three points and three goals in the process...