Customs seizes N1.84b contraband, foils PMS smuggling from Lagos, Ogun to Benin Republic

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in its ongoing anti-smuggling operation, has seized Benin Republic-bound contraband goods and petroleum products destined valued at over N1.84 billion. The operation, carried out between June 3 and July 18, 2025, across …

Safety Shooters, Safety Babes lead as phase one ends in Benin

Safety Shooters and Safety Babes of Abuja ended the first phase of the 2025 Ardova Handball Premier League, at the weekend, on top of the men’s and women’s ladder respectively. The first phase of the league ended on Friday, at the Indoor Sports Hall of the …

Zenith Bank/NBBF Women Premier League: MFM begins title defence in Benin City Tuesday

The 2025 edition of the Women Premier Basketball League gets underway on Tuesday at the indoor Sportshall of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin, Edo State, as the defending Champion, Mountain of Fire and Ministries Basketball team clash with First Deep …

Behind the Benin Bronzes

Why they are being returned—and who gets them ARTS | AGENCIES | In the largest restitution of its kind, the Netherlands recently returned 119 Benin Bronzes to the Nigerian government—part of a growing international reckoning with the colonial-era looting …

Benin Journalist Hansa Freed, Probe Continues

Beninese journalist Cosme Hounsa, arrested earlier this week on a complaint of online harassment from a government minister, was released on Friday but remains under investigation. Relatives and a judicial source confirmed his release to AFP. Hounsa, who …

Edo security squad arrests suspected cult leaders in Benin raid

The Edo Special Security Squad has arrested some suspected cult leaders and members in Evboutubu, Benin, as part of efforts to ensure a safe and peaceful environment for residents of the state. The squad, code-named “Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and …

Edo Security Squad Nabs Cult Leaders, Recovers Weapons In Benin Raid

Naija News reports that the operation, which took place on Friday, July 18, 2025, is part of the sustained effort by the Edo State Government to tackle rising insecurity and cult-related violence in the state. According to a statement from the Chief Press …

OPERATION FLUSH OUT KIDNAPPERS, CULTISTS: Residents, Stakeholders Call For Intelligence-Led Raids In Benin City

Edo: Gunmen kill police sergeant during escort in Benin

A police sergeant identified as Aminu Yusuf has been killed by suspected armed robbers in Benin City, Edo State while on official escort duty involving a Chinese national. It was gathered that the tragic incident occurred around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday …

Obi Cubana Inaugurates Vaib Gadgets At KCEE Devices In Benin City

A new electronic product known as Vaib gadgets owned by a popular businessman, Obi Cubana has been launched at KCEE Devices phone shop in Benin City. Roseline Ebhoramen reports that the historic event was inaugurated by Obi Cubana amidst pomp and ceremony. …