Tag: Benin City
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.