October 20
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Nigeria: Local Embassy in Berlin Attacked
The Nigerian Embassy in Berlin was attacked with paint bombs on Wednesday night by unknown persons, the police have said. Read more »
September 26
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West Africa: Benin President Warns On Threat Posed By Militants in Mali
President Boni Yayi of Republic of Benin has called on the international community to help eliminate the grave threat posed by Islamist militants in control of northern Mali. Read more »
September 2
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Nigeria: Idiroko - One Border, Many Exits
The first point of attraction at the borderline within Nigeria and Benin Republic , popularly called Idiroko, is the movement of border traders from one direction to another. Like... Read more »
August 1
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Nigeria: Navy Foils Attempt to Defraud Benin Republic Minister of N25 Billion
An attempt by a suspected international crude oil syndicate based in Nigeria to defraud a Minister from the Republic of Benin of over N25 billion under the pretext of selling crude... Read more »
July 24
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Nigeria: We 'Re Building a New Generation of Leaders in Edo - Oshiomhole
Re-elected governor of Edo State, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, yesterday, said one of his primary focuses will be to build a new generation of leaders, who will take over from him and... Read more »
June 17
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Benin: Militants Invade Igbinedion Varsity, Matchete Students, Vandalize Vehicle
A Group of violent youths suspected to be Niger Delta ex-militants this morning, invaded the Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City, destroying school's properties and macheting... Read more »
June 16
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Nigeria: Edo Guber - Inec Presents Voters' Register to Parties
IN its bid to demonstrate that it would be transparent in the conduct of the July 14, 2012 Edo state governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),... Read more »
April 26
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Nigeria: Make Power Generation Steady Before You Leave, Oba of Benin Tells Jonathan
THE Benin monarch, Oba Erediauwa has said that it will be difficult for the nation to attract foreign investors unless power generation is made steady. Read more »
April 17
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Benin: Final Year Medical Student Killed in Uniben
PROTESTS, yesterday, engulfed the University of Benin following the killing of a final year medical student of the institution by unknown persons. Read more »
March 1
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Nigeria: Out and About With Comrade Oshiomhole [opinion]
SOME time in August 2008 I found myself in Benin City. I had missed a flight from the Enugu Airport so I had to take a segmented road rip back to Lagos. Read more »
February 2
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Nigeria: NPDC Classic Tees Off
With such metronic regularity, the yearly NPDC [Nigeria Petroleum Development Company]Golf Classic will again Tee off on Saturday, February 4, at the lush Benin Golf course. Read more »
December 15, 2011
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Nigeria: Armed Robbers Invade Hospital in Benin
It was a harrowing experience for newly delivered and would be mothers at the labour and maternity Ward of the Edo State owned Central Hospital Benin when suspected robbers were... Read more »
August 1, 2011
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Nigeria: Benin Monarch Warns Communities Against Violence
THE Benin monarch Oba Erediauwa, weekend, warned elders and leaders of Ugbor and Amagba communities, in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, to abide by the ruling of the... Read more »
July 31, 2011
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Africa: World Cup 2014 - All the African Draws
Nigeria was Saturday, in Brazil drawn in Group F of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers with Malawi and the winners of the preliminaries between Seychelles and Kenya and Djibouti versus... Read more »
May 4, 2011
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Nigeria: Oba of Benin Backs Oshiomhole for Second Term
THE Benin monarch, Oba Erediauwa has backed Governor Adams Oshiomhole for a second term in office, saying that his achievements so far in office has changed the face of the state. Read more »
March 25, 2011
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Libya/Cote d'Ivoire: CAF Moves Libya, Cote'd Ivoire Games
African Cup of Nations qualifying matches featuring Libya and Cote' d Ivoire have been switched to neutral venues because of safety concerns in the host countries. Read more »
December 30, 2010
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Nigeria: Benin Group Insists On Repatriation of Stolen Artifacts
THE Benin National Congress, BNC, a Bini socio-cultural organisation, has lamented that the President Goodluck Jonathan-led Federal Government had continued to pay lip service to... Read more »
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