Tag: Benin
Six people killed as cult war resumes in Edo after two-month peace
One victim, George, who was a mechanic, was shot dead in front of his workshop on Oza Street on Monday…
Seven jailed for internet fraud in Asaba, Benin
Spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale in a statement identified that suspects as: Precious Okeleke, Austine Iwuner, Saint Felix, Ododo…
Tension as CNG explosion rocks Benin, three injured
The explosion reportedly happened while filling CNG into the newly installed gas tank of an Audi vehicle, which was brought…
Benin man Ofure Akpolo jailed for $22,297.97 internet fraud
The charge against Akpolo reads: That you Ofure Prince Akpolo (m) on or about the the 3rd day of June.…
Edo election: Security operatives mount roadblocks in Benin
Security personnel in the wee hours of the day began stopping and searching vehicles at the roadblocks, as well asking…
Lookman hits double as Super Eagles deliver revenge, crush Benin
Lookman weaved through defenders before curling a shot into the left corner, beating the Benin goalkeeper to make it 1-0.
AFCON qualifier: Osimhen, Lookman, 21 others named in Super Eagles squad against Benin, Rwanda
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen is back in the squad while Captain William Ekong is also back, with Atalanta striker, Ademola…
CSOs protest in Benin, urge Tinubu to end suffering in Nigeria
Kola Edokpayi who led members of the group, stated this at a protest/rally organised by the organization in Benin, said…
Suspected cable thief electrocuted in Edo
The suspect had succeeded in cutting some of the cables before he got electrocuted. The incident drew the attentions of…
Naira scarcity: Angry customers lock up banks in Edo, barricade Ring Road
The aggrieved customers, mostly youths, also barricaded the entire Ring Road and its adjoining streets, thereby compelling motorists and pedestrians…
Victim of trafficking gets N5m compensation from trafficker
The payment to the victim of human trafficking followed the conviction and sentencing of her trafficker to seven years imprisonment…
Breaking: Petrol tanker catches fire, burns several houses, worship centre in Benin
“Though they put out the fire but not before several houses, shops and a church along the road have been…
Edo warns ritualists to stay off government facilities
Commissioner for information, Mr Chris Nehikhare, told newsmen in Benin on Friday that the government was particularly irked by the…
2 robbery suspects killed in Benin
Iwegbu said that the suspects were part of a gang of armed robbers that attacked Rubec Oil and Gas Station,…
Fuel price: ‘End hardship in Nigeria’ protest rocks Benin
The protest initiated by the Peoples Alternative Movement caused gridlock for hours at the King Square popularly knowns as Ring…