Thursday, July 2, 2026

Benin City

February 23, 2026

Politicians eating corn in public just to deceive Nigerians: Wike

Mr Wike lampooned politicians who suddenly adopt street-level lifestyles during electioneering and campaign.

Rotimi Amaechi and Nyesom Wike
February 22, 2026

NDSF: Ondo clinches two gold medals in para-powerlifting, swimming 

Patience Nigeria expressed delight at winning gold for the state.

February 20, 2026

Edo govt demolishes building linked to cultists

The Edo government says it has demolished a building in Amagba, Oredo LGA, where two members of the Aye confraternity were arrested in connection with recent cult killings.

Okpebholo
February 17, 2026

Edo recorded 47 disasters in 2025: SEMA

Ms Williams said the meeting was designed to strengthen disaster management systems across the state.

Edo State
February 10, 2026

NDLEA, army arrest fire suspects, recover 11, 297 tramadol capsules in Edo joint operation 

The NDLEA commander stressed that the operation sent a strong warning to drug dealers operating around sensitive installations.

NDLEA
January 25, 2026

Shooting Stars dazzle, beat Bendel Insurance 1-0 in Ibadan

The win moved Shooting Stars to sixth on the league table with 35 points from 22 matches.

shooting Stars Sports Club Logo
January 25, 2026

Edo correctional service gets new controller

“I am here in Edo State to achieve security, productivity and progress,” the new controller was quoted as saying in the statement.

Julius Osemwengie
January 25, 2026

NDLEA recovers tons of illicit drugs in raids across 13 states

The NDLEA spokesman said a female suspect was arrested on Friday, January 23, in Mokwa, Niger State, in a follow-up operation by operatives.

NDLEA officials [Credit; Punch Newspaper]
January 24, 2026

Outgoing Military Hospital director outlines feats as 2025 WASA holds in Benin

Ms Aburime said the celebration provided her an opportunity to reflect on the progress.

The Special Guest of Honour for the event, retired Maj.-Gen. Charles Omoregie (left) and the outgoing Director of Military Hospital, Benin, Brig.-Gen. Paulina Aburime during the 2025 WASSA of the hospital
January 17, 2026

Obi knocks Tinubu for ‘wasting’ $9 million taxpayers’ money on U.S. lobbyists

The Nigerian government hired DCI Group with $9 million to plead Nigeria’s cause in Washington.

President Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi