Shallipopi, DJ Neptune, Others Set Benin Ablaze at Goldberg Golden Fiesta
Premium lager brand Goldberg is bringing its iconic celebration, the Golden Fiesta, to Benin City for what promises to be an unforgettable night of music and culture. Scheduled for Friday, April 3 at Garrick Memorial School, the highly anticipated event…
Benin Kingdom to Begin Eating of New Yam September 30 After Palace Ceremony
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has announced that the Benin Kingdom will officially commence the eating of new yams on September 30, following a palace ceremony. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on…
Federal Government Partners with Edo State to Establish National Obstetric Fistula Centre in Benin
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Edo State Government to establish a National Obstetric Fistula Centre in Benin. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Ishaq Salako, led the delegation to…
Four Men Banned for Life from Benin Community Over Alleged Gay Relationship
Four young men were banished for life from a community in Benin, Nigeria, after being caught allegedly engaging in a same-sex relationship—an act considered illegal in the country. The local community, angered by the incident, gathered to publicly shame…
Business Owners Association Takes BEDC To Court- Benin
A Federal High Court sitting in Benin City has adjourned to July 24, 2024 for further hearing on a case between Business Owners Association, Edo/ Delta states and Benin Electricity Distribution Company, (BEDC) on the recent increase of electricity tariff…
Benin, Togo Certificate Revocation: “Suspend Chicago University Too”– Atiku Tells Tinubu
The camp of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar has berated the federal government’s decision to suspend degree certificate evaluation and accreditation from Benin Republic and Togo, calling it a…
Election Petition Tribunal Affirms Hon. Chief Billy Osawaru’s Victory in the National Assembly Elections
In a significant development, the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, presided over by Hon. Justice Yusuf Gbadejo, has upheld Hon. Chief Billy Osawaru’s victory as the duly elected candidate. The ruling has affirmed the legitimacy of the…
Soldier Killed As Robbers Attack Army Patrol Van, Steal Money Bag
A soldier lost his life on Wednesday when armed gunmen attacked a Army patrol van in Edo State, while carting away cash loaded sacks. The robbers struck at the traffic lights along Akpakpava Road by First Junction…