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Sapele road

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]
October 25, 2025

50 violators arrested as new NSCDC commandant leads sanitation monitoring in Edo

Mr Akintayo said that the exercise aimed at ensuring compliance with the monthly environmental sanitation directive of the Edo State Government.

NSCDC commandant leads sanitation monitoring in Edo
February 28, 2024

2,147 motorists nabbed for traffic violations in Edo in January: FRSC

He advised road users in the state to obey traffic rules and regulations for safety.

FRSC
May 10, 2023

Chief judge orders reopening of federal high court in Benin

The Federal High Court chief judge, John Tsoho, has ordered the reopening of the Benin City division of the court for proceedings.

Justice John Tsoho
February 20, 2023

Naira Scarcity: Banks reopen in Benin after four-day closure

While many who got access to the banking hall were seen waiting to be paid over the counter, others clustered at the entrance gates and ATM points.

Crowd at a bank used to illustrate the story
October 18, 2022

Police arrest suspected prepaid meters thief in Edo

The suspect usually approaches his victims on the pretext of being a staff of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC).

Prepaid meters
August 3, 2022

Colour Code: Irate commercial drivers protest, block Benin roads

“We urge Governor Obaseki to rescind the anti-people policy in order to restore law and order.”

Irate commercial drivers
February 19, 2022

NSCDC clamps down on filling stations hoarding petrol in Edo

12 fuel attendants and managers were arrested in filling stations selling petrol between N205 and N220 per litre.

NSCDC officers