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Benin City

February 14, 2023

Police declare abroad-based Nigerian wanted for defaming NUJ chairman

The suspect accused the complainant of being a kidnapper, womaniser and embezzler.

Rachael Iyonmana; Edo police spokesman, Chidi Nwabuzor
February 10, 2023

Governor Obaseki bans cash transactions by Edo officials from March 1

Amid the chaos caused by the naira scarcity across Nigeria, Governor Godwin Obaseki has ordered Edo officials to stop cash transactions from March 1.

Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki
January 9, 2023

Gunmen abduct former Edo lawmaker

It was gathered that Mr Edughele, was kidnapped while travelling from Orhionmwon to Benin City.

Silhouette of Gunmen used to illustrate the story
November 23, 2022

Nollywood: Actors Guild of Nigeria gets new executives

The new national executives will steer the affairs of the guild for the next three years.

Actors Guild of Nigeria
October 20, 2022

China using overseas police stations to spy in Nigeria, others; blacklisted in U.S.

China’s “overseas police service stations” are part of a complex global web of surveillance and control, allowing the Communist Party to reach far beyond its borders.

Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Cui Jianchun
October 18, 2022

China opens police stations in Nigeria, clamps down on alleged Chinese fraudsters

It is said that there are 54 “overseas police service stations” in 30 different countries.

Prison bar
September 18, 2022

Benin court convicts 19, discharges two for traffic offences

The court cautioned and discharged two other offenders who pleaded not liable and were able to prove their cases before the court.

Mobile court
September 11, 2022

Police bust illegal petroleum refining site in Edo, arrest two suspects

Mr Adejobi said two suspects, Chinedu Iyanabor, 18, and Sunday Iyagbesun, 52, were arrested at the site.

Lagos police spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi
August 24, 2022

NFF Presidency: Ikpeba, others endorse Musa Amadu

“I think we need change, and we cannot shy away from that fact,” said ex-Super Eagles star Victor Ikpeba.

Victor Ikpeba, Musa Amadu and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)