Delta Seals Illegal Gas Plant in Asaba Over Safety
Delta State Government shuts down an illegal LPG plant in Asaba after residents' petition. Facility lacked governor's consent and posed major safety risks. Full details.
Delta State Government shuts down an illegal LPG plant in Asaba after residents' petition. Facility lacked governor's consent and posed major safety risks. Full details.
Pastor Jerry Eze made a grand arrival via private jet and Rolls-Royce to consecrate Obi Cubana's new Cubana Millennium City in Asaba. Watch the viral video and see public reactions.
Oba Ewuare II appeals for peace amid rising insecurity in Edo. State government postpones school resumption in Edo Central. Read the full story.
Nigeria Police Force spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin calls for victim to come forward after viral video alleges woman was arrested for possessing condoms in Asaba. Get the full story.
Afrobeats star Rema surprises a worshipper with a $100 bill during an unexpected visit to Miracle Assembly church in Benin. The viral moment has ignited reactions across social media. Read the full story here.
Delta State suspends a doctor at Asaba Specialist Hospital for allegedly assaulting a nurse. A panel investigates the incident. Read the full details.
A Delta State DPO has been sanctioned and removed from office after falsely accusing a man who tried to save a dying person. The extorted money was refunded. Read the full story.
Suspected armed robbers killed POS operator Raphael Eletanye, 38, on Murtala Muhammed Way, Benin City. Edo Police confirm the attack and urge public to provide information.
A Nigerian man shares his harrowing ordeal after being accused of murder by police for rushing a dying stranger to the hospital. Read his shocking story and the lessons learned.
Delta State Police Command thwarted a coordinated attempt to hijack New Year Eve festivities in Asaba, arresting 43 suspects. Read details of the midnight operation and police warning.
The Benin Traditional Council has denied the Oba's involvement in the assault on Pedro Obaseki. Read the full statement and details of the incident here.
Ex-Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki condemns the brutal attack on his cousin, Dr Pedro Obaseki, in Benin City. He calls for a security probe and justice. Full story here.
Veteran filmmaker Don Pedro Obaseki recounts being harassed and striped naked by irate youths in Benin for allegedly disrespecting the Oba. Read his full account and the palace's reaction.
Suspected thugs assaulted and stripped Don Pedro Obaseki, cousin to ex-governor Godwin Obaseki, in Benin City. The attack is linked to alleged verbal attacks on the Oba of Benin. Full story inside.
Leaders converge in Asaba on Dec 29, 2025, for a crucial summit on unity, security, and development in Aniocha-Oshimili. Join the dialogue for a safer, more prosperous future.
Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, UBTH's CMD, calls for optimism in 2025, citing faith and institutional resilience. She thanked staff and visited patients during the hospital's carol event.
Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, performs the ancient Ewere rite, praying for divine guidance and breakthroughs for Edo indigenes and all Nigerians ahead of the new year.
Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr launches a furious attack on CAF after VAR failure costs Benin Republic a penalty in their AFCON 2025 opener. Read the full details of the controversy.
Benin authorities jail 30 over failed coup. Nigerian and French forces helped crush the December 7 putsch against President Talon. Full details inside.
A Nigerian visitor chose to trek to his hotel after a taxi driver at Asaba Airport quoted a shocking N30,000 for a short ride. His viral story sparks outrage over airport transport exploitation.
A video of 2Baba and wife Natasha Osawaru's stylish arrival in Benin City has gone viral, with a young girl's praise stealing the show. Get the full story on their visit and the context behind it.
Benin Republic submits official complaint to CAF after a VAR malfunction denied them a crucial penalty in their 1-0 AFCON 2025 defeat to DR Congo. Get the full story and reactions.
Governor Monday Okpebholo has enacted Edo State's N939 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, a strategic plan for development and improved living standards. Read the details of the Budget of Hope and Growth.
The inaugural PFL Africa Finals in Cotonou crowned the first-ever African champions. Read about the historic fights, $100,000 winners, and the stars who attended.
A deep dive into Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri, the discreet officer who shocked Benin by leading a failed coup. Discover his background, motives, and the ongoing manhunt.
Activist Harrison Gwamnishu is free after two weeks in police custody over a controversial N20m ransom case in Edo. He denies arrest, praises police professionalism. Full story inside.
Former Benin defence minister Candide Azannai is in pre-trial detention over a foiled coup plot. Get the latest on the arrests and political tensions in West Africa.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori reports a 90% IGR surge to N158bn, zero borrowing for major projects, and outlines Delta's infrastructure transformation. Read the full story.
Benin Republic & Seamfix launch ePass, a digital platform for citizens abroad to renew passports online from 80+ countries. No embassy visits needed. #DigitalIdentity
The US Africa Command has dismissed false claims of airstrikes on the Nigeria-Benin border. Read the official statement and details of ongoing counterterrorism cooperation.