Saturday, June 20, 2026

Benin

June 18, 2026

Yakubu assumes duty as Nigeria’s ambassador to Qatar

Also on hand to welcome him was a delegation of 13 African ambassadors resident in Doha.

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June 12, 2026

Democracy Day: Edo speaker urges Nigerians to embrace unity

He identified inclusion, unity, accountability, flexibility, and transparency as key pillars of democratic governance.

Edo Assembly speaker Blessing Agbebaku
May 25, 2026

NSCDC arrests suspect over alleged N3 million online vehicle fraud in Edo

He said the suspect confessed to receiving N277,000 as his share from the proceeds of the alleged fraud.

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May 23, 2026

Shettima departs Abuja for Wadagni’s inuaguration in Benin Republic

He said that Benin and Nigeria share deep historical, socio-cultural, and economic ties. 

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
May 14, 2026

TCN inaugurates new 330kV transmission lines in Edo

He described the project as a major milestone in strengthening Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure. 

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)
May 7, 2026

U.S. CDC, partners inaugurate Lassa fever preparedness exercise

He said regional collaboration and multisectoral coordination were essential in addressing emerging diseases.

Mice
April 24, 2026

TCN pledges improved power supply

Mr Abdulaziz described his reappointment as a call to greater responsibility.

National grid
April 22, 2026

Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity to 300 megawatts from 120 megawatts two years ago.

Solar panels
April 21, 2026

Mother of GUO bus passenger abducted on Benin expressway cries out over N50 million ransom demand

The mother of the victim stated that Christiana’s father had died, urging the public to help her.

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April 13, 2026

Edo police arrest six officers, others for alleged abduction 

The command said preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects formed a well-organised criminal syndicate responsible for a series of serious crimes.

Police officers