Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Benin

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
April 13, 2026

NDLEA intercepts 7.2 tonnes of cannabis in Edo

According to him, this is the first time the command has simultaneously intercepted two illicit drug trucks.

NDLEA
April 11, 2026

AfDB approves $200 million loan to boost Nigeria’s digital infrastructure

It will expand Nigeria’s fibre backbone from about 30,000 kilometres to approximately 120,000 kilometres, connecting all 774 Local Government Areas, the bank said.

African Development Bank (AfDB) building
April 11, 2026

Customs seize tramadol, other illicit drugs worth N1 billion in Edo

According to him, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled into a nearby bush.

Customs seize illicit drugs
April 4, 2026

Easter: Zone 5 AIG urges residents to report suspicious activities

Mr Garba urged all residents to embrace the virtues of love, sacrifice, peace, and unity.

Enugu State police
March 14, 2026

Over 60,000 migrants have returned to Nigeria since 2017: IOM

Ms Dimanche warned that many young Nigerians still embark on risky migration journeys due to limited economic opportunities.

Returnees at the airport (credit:premium times)
March 5, 2026

82 transformers installed in 23 months to improve electricity supply: TCN

The TCN stated that the transformers were installed between January 2024 and November 2025.

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)
February 27, 2026

ADC South-South leaders snub Obi, declare support for Amaechi’s presidential bid

Mr Oyegun said on Friday that the decision to support Mr Amaechi’s presidential ambition was unanimous.

John Oyegun and Rotimi Amaechi
February 25, 2026

TCN clears encroachments along Ihovbor-Ajaokuta 330kV line

According to TCN, the clearance exercise was carried out on the new Ihovbor–Ajaokuta 330 kilovolt transmission line in Ihovbor Community, Edo.

Transmission line
February 25, 2026

Tinubu’s APC promoting violence in Edo, Nigeria going into peril: Atiku

Words, when weaponised, often precede actions. What happened in Benin did not occur in a vacuum,” Mr Atiku stated.

Atiku with ADC chieftains