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Benin

February 25, 2026

Officers chased hoodlums who attacked ADC chieftains, members at Benin rally: Police

According to Mrs Ikoedem, the command reinforced security at the secretariat to forestall any further breakdown of law and order.

Peter Obi
February 19, 2026

Governor Okpebholo appoints Mercy Johnson as special adviser 

Johnson-Okojie is an accomplished Nigerian actress, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.

Mercy Johnson
February 19, 2026

Interpol nabs 651 Yahoo boys, recovers $4.3 million in weeks-long operations across Nigeria, other African countries 

The agency noted, “During the eight-week operation, investigations exposed scams linked to over USD 45 million in financial losses.”

INTERPOL
February 13, 2026
Someone listening to music
February 10, 2026

2,000 trucks exit as Kebbi borders reopen with Benin, Niger Republics

“We are happy that our trucks, which were trapped for months, can now move freely through Nigeria to their destinations,” said a Nigerien official.

Kebbi borders reopen with Benin, Niger Republics
January 29, 2026

We’ll attract investors to Abia for more development: Abiriba Union

The president of ACIDU, Uche Uwah, said this on Wednesday, when the union’s members paid Governor Alex Otti of Abia a visit in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA.

Governor Alex Otti
January 29, 2026

UNIBEN admits over 15,000 students for 2025/2026 session

The University of Benin has admitted a total of 15,077 students for the 2025/2026 academic session, marking an unprecedented intake in the institution’s history.

UNIBEN students during matric
January 28, 2026

Experts alarmed by repeated national power grid collapses, seek decentralisation

The experts spoke in separate interviews with journalists in Lagos on Wednesday, following another nationwide blackout triggered by a system collapse on Tuesday.

LIT LANTERN IN DARKNESS
January 23, 2026

National grid collapses again

Nigerians have been thrown into blackout as the national grid collapses again

National grid
January 21, 2026

Edo: Ikpoba-Okha LGA acting chairman presents N13 billion budget

The acting chairman of Ikpoba-Okha LGA of Edo, Eric Osawaru, has presented a N13 billion 2026 budget estimate to the legislative council.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo