Tag: Benin City
Residents protest ‘diversion’ of electricity as darkness envelops Benin City
A resident who gave her name as Doris, said that the outage has impacted their businesses negatively and they were…
Internet fraud: 92 suspects arrested, 11 cars seized in Benin city
Their arrest was based on credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in computer related crimes.
EFCC records big haul of alleged internet fraudsters in Benin City
the suspects were arrested by operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, on Wednesday May 14, at different…
Edo govt directs security agencies to fish out killers of Benin-based Realtor
The assailants reportedly broke into the 42-year-old deceased's Friday evening and shot him at close range.
Internet fraud: 23 jailed, forfeit money in bank accounts in Benin city
All the defendants pleaded “guilty” to their charges when they were read to them, prompting the prosecution counsel, F.A Jirbo,…
17 jailed for internet fraud in Benin City
All the defendants pleaded “guilty” to their charge when they were read to them, prompting the prosecution counsel, F.A Jirbo,…
Courts jail 29 internet fraudsters in Benin City
The suspects were arraigned before Justices A.N. Erhabor and W. I. Aziegbemhin of Edo State High Courts, sitting in Benin…
21 internet fraudsters jailed in Benin City
The charge against Eimuen Nathaniel reads: "That you Nathaniel (m) on or about the 14th of February, 2025 within the…
Gunmen kill man at popular Benin nightclub
P Moses Yamu, Public Relations Officer of the Police Command in Edo said that investigations into the incident were ongoing.…
Igue Festival: Oba’s decree triggers burial boom in Benin Kingdom
The announcement has led to a rush among families in Edo South Senatorial District to bury their deceased loved ones…
Traffic decongestion: Okpebholo hits the ground running, flags off first flyover in Edo
Okpebholo while performing the ground-breaking ceremony, said the flyover bridge was part of his immediate efforts to reduce traffic congestion…
Internet fraud: EFCC seizes 10 exotic cars, nabs 21 suspects in Benin City
The raid on the fraudsters conducted by operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…
PCNGI: Why CNG powered car exploded in Benin
Three persons sustained varying degrees of injury, following the explosion which occurred on Wednesday, 16 October at a CNG refilling…
Court jails 22 internet fraudsters in Benin City
On Friday, September 13, Justice Braimoh convicted and sentenced the trio of Ayomide, Odafe and Obodo to two years imprisonment…
EFCC busts 24 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin
"Items recovered from them include 11 exotic cars, laptops and phones."
NDLEA busts snake-guarded shrine used to store illicit drugs, arrests 2 in Edo
"A 39-year-old suspect, Michael Odiomume who was sending the consignment to Owerri, Imo state was promptly arrested on Wednesday 19th…
Early morning fire destroys goods, hard currencies in Benin
The building which housed about 20 stores, is located not too far away from Eki Osa Market, by Third Junction,…
20 plead guilty to internet fraud in Benin city, jailed
They were jailed after pleading guilty to one-count separate charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, possession of fraudulent documents…
Palace raises alarm over plan to install Hausa traditional ruler in Benin
The BTC in a statement on Thursday by the Iyase (Prime Minister) of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe, noted that…
Internet fraud: 26 plead guilty, jailed in Benin City
The suspects were arraigned in court between Friday, March 22, 2024 and Tuesday, March 26, 2024 before Justices Efe Ikponmwonba…
Internet fraud: 25 jailed in Benin City
The convicts’ road to the Correctional Centre began following their arrest by operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the…
Internet fraud: EFCC nabs 57 suspects, recovers 12 ‘exotic’ cars in Benin
Laptops and phones were also recovered from the suspect, Dele Oyewale, spokesperson for the anti-graft agency said in a statement…
Pandemonium as police stray bullet kills man in Benin
The yet-to-be-identified victim was said to have been hit by a stray bullet in front of the house of a…
BREAKING! Police arrest operators of Bureau de Change in Benin
It was gathered that the police operatives stormed the Bureau de Change offices located at Erie Street, Sokponba Road Wednesday…
Bridging Realms: CEO of Record Label Benin City Blends Music Legacy with Metaverse Innovation
Osagie’s nomination stands as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators. It celebrates his ability to bridge diverse…
Eight internet fraudsters jailed in Benin
They pleaded guilty to their respective charges when read to them, prompting EFCC’s counsels: I.M Elodi, I.K Agwai, Salihu Ahmed…
Bloodbath in Benin, as renewed cult rivalry claims three victims
The incident which occurred on Monday afternoon when the victims were gunned down, is coming barely 24 hours after the…
Drivers protest ‘enslavement’ by Bolt, Uber managers in Benin city
One of the Bolt drivers, Chika Eric, who addressed journalists at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Edo State Council…
PHOTOS: EFCC busts 21 internet fraudsters, recovers exotic cars in Benin
The operation that led to the arrest was carried out following actionable intelligence to Benin Office of the EFCC.
Edo govt imposes 24-hour curfew in parts of Benin city
Edo government said the curfew is to make way for make way for the conduct of security exercise in the…