Benin
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Clashes in Benin over the last week between armed groups and the military left 10 dead, including one soldier, as the West African country faces an uptick in attacks on army positions. While the country's economic capital Cotonou, in the south, continues to draw in international tourists, Benin's poorer north has for years now seen…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has announced the restoration of N100 million monthly subvention to Edo State University, Iyamho. He said the monthly subvention was earlier withdrawn by former governor Godwin Obaseki. Okpebholo disclosed this on Thursday at the 6th convocation ceremony of the Edo University Iyamho located at the country home of Adams Oshiomhole…
12 Feb
Netizens, especially some fans of music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, have lashed at him for confirming romantic relationship with Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, expressing his desire to marry her. Natasha Osawaru is the Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly and grand-daughter of Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion. The News…
7 Feb
The Edo Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has denied any involvement of its officers in the death of a Bolt driver in Benin. The Spokesman of the command, SC Efosa Egbebor told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Benin that its officials were merely helping the police…
7 Feb
Residents of Iguovbiobo in Uhunmwode Local Government Council Area of Edo State, on Friday, cried out for help to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II over the leadership crisis rocking the rural community. They also expressed dissatisfaction with the leadership of Iguovbiobo in Uhunmwode Local Government Council Area by one Mr. Bright, who has…
28 Jan
The banks and delta of the Mono River in Benin are home to mangrove swamps which harbour fish and rare wild birds -- and some are deemed sacred.
25 Jan
The Nigeria Police, Edo Command, on Saturday pulled out the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Umoru Ozigi from service after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the event which held in Benin, featured parade by fellow officers, amidst cheers and fun fare from family…
24 Jan
The Oba of Benin Palace in Benin City, on Friday, placed curses on individuals, collaborators plotting to tarnish Benin monarchy, and those peddling false narratives about Benin customs and tradition on social media. Addressing newsmen in Benin shortly after some Palace Chiefs comprising traditional Physicians, Priests, Priestesses, and Ayelala devotees, performed the solemn ritual…
20 Jan
Clergymen have once again offered prayers for the unity and prosperity of Nigeria as leaders of the Benin City Christian Community on Monday rounded off their 2025 Universal Week of Prayers with a message of hope and fulfillment. The interdenominational service, which is an annual ritual, took place at the Oba of Benin Palace, Benin…
18 Jan
In Benin, women are the backbone of voodoo celebrations, integral both on the front lines and behind the scenes. Their roles in organising rituals, preserving sacred knowledge, and maintaining cultural heritage are indispensable. As guardians of tradition and educators of the next generation of practitioners, these women embody resilience and strength, ensuring that Vodun Days…
4 Jan
The Benin zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of three men for impersonating the Spiritual Director of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, Evangelist Ebuka Anozie Obi, to defraud members of the public. The three men, Odion Victor, Amos Godwin, and Ayomide Michael, were arraigned at the Edo State…
31 Dec
Benin on Tuesday protested remarks by Niger's ruling junta chief accusing its neighbour of involvement in terrorist acts and summoned a Nigerien diplomat "for clarifications". General Abdourahamane Tiani accused Benin of serving as a rear base for terrorists and wanting to destabilise his country, in an interview on Niger state television last Wednesday. Beninese…
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The Vice Chancellor of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti (BOUESTI), Professor Olufemi Adeoluwa, has declared that the N275 million monthly subvention from the Ekiti State Government is grossly inadequate for running the institution. The Vice Chancellor said that due to the current economic reality in the country, BOUESTI needs N500…