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FG Warns Regional Commissions Against Abandoning Projects

The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, has cautioned regional development commissions against starting new projects before completing existing ones. He emphasized the need to eliminate duplication of efforts and inter-agency rivalry during

Customs Intercepts N1.05bn Drugs in Benin Truck

Nigeria Customs Service intercepts a truck with over one million Tramadol tablets and 10,000 bottles of Codeine syrup worth N1.05 billion in Benin, Edo State, marking a major breakthrough in anti-drug trafficking efforts.

BENCCIMA Links Edo Farmers to Global Market via 2026 Fair

The Benin Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BENCCIMA) announces the Edo State 2026 Trade Fair will bridge gaps for local farmers and producers to access global markets, focusing on export promotion and SME development.

Female Footballer Kidnapped, ₦20M Ransom Demanded

Ihotu John Rebecca, an NWFL Premiership player for Pacesetter Queens FC, was reportedly abducted on the Benin Expressway. Her kidnappers are demanding ₦20 million for her release, sparking outrage and highlighting security concerns for athletes.

UNIBEN Admits Record 15,077 Students for 2025/26 Session

The University of Benin has achieved its highest-ever student intake, admitting 15,077 students for the 2025/2026 academic session. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Edoba Omoregie announced this milestone during the matriculation ceremony.

ASUU rejects FG's proposed salary increment

ASUU's Benin Zone rejects Federal Government's proposed salary increase, calling it insufficient to reverse brain drain in Nigerian universities. Read the full details.

ASUU rejects FG salary increase as inadequate

Nigerian university lecturers reject government's proposed salary increment, describing it as insufficient to address 15-year-old challenges. Union warns of impending strike action.

Police rescue 7 kidnap victims in Edo forest

Edo State Police, in a joint operation with the army and vigilantes, successfully rescued seven farmers abducted in Ikeken Forest. All victims are safe and reunited with families. Read more.

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