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Umahi Orders Emergency Repairs On Benin-Agbor-Asaba Road
Minister of Works, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, has directed the immediate deployment of major contractors to three sections of the Benin-Asaba Highway to restore the failed portions and end the suffering of motorists and…
Benin-Asaba Road: Umahi breaks concession deadlock, orders emergency repairs
By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has ordered the immediate mobilisation of major contractors to all three sections of the troubled Benin-Asaba Road, saying public interest must take…
Benin-Asaba Expressway: Daramola Seeks Patience, Assures Motorists of Accelerated Construction
Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC) has appealed for patience from motorists and communities along the corridor as it prepares to accelerate construction on the 125-kilometre highway following the…
Benin-Asaba Road: Contractor Pledges Faster Construction During Dry Season
The Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC) has appealed to motorists and communities along the 125-kilometre corridor for patience, saying construction will accelerate once the rainy season ends.…
Benin-Asaba road: Daramola seeks motorists’ patience
The Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC) has appealed to motorists and communities along the corridor to exercise patience as it prepares to accelerate permanent construction works on the…
FG Defies Benin-Asaba Highway Concessionaire, Orders Emergency Action
• Umahi: Over 80% of inherited federal roads under rehabilitation •Tinubu approves redesign of 400km Lokoja-Benin-Warri road •Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road to be completed by December Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Minister
FG and Umahi’s roads to hell – 2
By Dele Sobowale The Benin-Agbor-Asaba highway to sudden death symbolizes everything wrong with how the Federal Government and Minister David Umahi have been managing Nigerian roads. The horrors of that road are being…
FG Moves To Terminate Benin-Asaba Road Concession Over Contract Breaches
The Federal Controller of Works in Edo State, Babatunde Tajudeen, said the Federal Ministry of Works was exploring measures to restore the highway and ease the hardship faced by motorists. The post FG Moves To Terminate…
Army arrests suspected kidnapper with arms in Edo
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Olamide Oyeniyi, with an AK-47 rifle and ammunition along the Benin-Sapele Road in Edo Sta Read More:…
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper with AK-47 in Edo
Nigerian Army troops have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Olamide Oyeniyi, with an AK-47 rifle and ammunition along the Benin-Sapele Road in Edo State. Read More:…
Stuck for Days: Nigeria’s Gridlock Is a Health Emergency
A video is circulating on social media of a woman brushing her teeth by the roadside, rinsing with water from a small sachet, somewhere along the Benin-Agbor road. She has been there for two days. Around her, hundreds…
BAECC seeks motorists’ patience over roadworks, assures faster construction
The Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC) has appealed to motorists and communities along the 125-kilometre corridor for patience, assuring read more BAECC seeks motorists’ patience over roadworks,…
Benin-Asaba Road: CSO Seeks Probe, Recovery of N14bn Paid for 11km Project
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja A civil society organization, the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, is demanding an independent investigation into the reported payment of N14 billion to
Oba of Benin suspends palace praise singers over unauthorised performance
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — The Oba of Benin, His Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku’Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has indefinitely suspended the Isikhuan royal praise singers over an alleged breach of palace rules and Benin…
2027: My call for continuity shouldn’t be misconstrued as support for any political party — Oba of Benin
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has said that his call for the support in the continuity in governance read more 2027: My call for continuity shouldn’t be misconstrued as support for any political party — Oba of Benin
NBM deepens humanitarian drive, donates blood to UBTH
The Benin Zone of NBM of Africa Worldwide has donated blood to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Benin City, Edo State, as part of its sustained humanitarian initiatives. The exercise was aimed at…
Nigeria, Benin Republic move to close trade gaps at Seme Border
Nigeria and Benin Republic on Friday moved to bridge the systems gap between their Customs administrations, with The post Nigeria, Benin Republic move to close trade gaps at Seme Border appeared first on Tribune Online.
Benin monarch throws weight behind Tinubu, calls for continuity
The monarch, who reiterated the political neutrality of the Benin Palace, said his position should not be interpreted as support for any political party. The post Benin monarch throws weight behind Tinubu, calls for…
Nigeria, Benin integrate Customs systems to cut border delays
Nigeria and Benin Republic are moving to link their Customs systems in a bid to reduce delays at the Sèmè-Kraké border and facilitate faster movement of legitimate goods and travellers along the Nigeria-Benin trade…
Residents Decry Potholes, Weeds At Benin City Centre
Residents and motorists in Benin City, the Edo State capital, have lamented the deteriorating condition of the city’s central district, particularly the popular Ring Road and Kings Square, warning that the situation…
Messi returns to Argentina squad for final farewell against Benin
Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina’s squad for a final farewell match against Benin on October 6, marking the end of his international career. Read More:…
Nigeria, Benin Customs harmonise cross border trade procedures, conduct assessment
By Godwin Oritse The Customs administrations of Nigeria and Benin Republic on Friday conducted a joint assessment of the One-Stop Border Post as part of efforts to deepen regional economic integration, harmonise…
Messi to End Argentina Career with Benin Rep. Friendly
Argentina have named Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin Republic in October in a match which is set to be the forward’s farewell to international football.
‘Let’s not seek change for sake of change,’ Oba of Benin backs continuity
“In democracy there must be opposition when a party comes to power. I don't see why an opposition party can't support the ruling party” The post ‘Let’s not seek change for sake of change,’ Oba of Benin backs continuity…
Nigeria, Benin Deepen Trade Integration, Close Customs Systems Gap At Seme Border
Nigeria and Benin Republic are moving to bridge the systems gap between their Customs administrations, with plans to establish a real-time data exchange arrangement that will enable both countries to share declarations,…
Benin, Togo owe Nigeria N37bn for electricity services
Nigeria’s international electricity customers of Togo and Benin Republic are owing $28.33m (N37.44bn) debt from ancillary services rendered in 3 years. Analysis of annual reports released by the Nigerian Electricity…
Messi set for Argentina farewell, included in squad to face Benin
Lionel Messi was on Tuesday named in Argentina's squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, a match that will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month. The post…
Kogi EXCO Lauds Tinubu Reconstruction Of Abuja-Lokoja-Okene-Benin Road
Kogi State Executive Council has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his administration’s developmental strides, particularly the ongoing reconstruction of the Abuja-Lokoja-Okene-Benin Highway. The commendation…
NDLEA repatriates wanted drug suspect from Benin Republic
The NDLEA has arrested and repatriated a suspected drug kingpin, Festus Ibewuike, from Benin Republic after he was on the run for over two years. Read More:…
2027 election: Oba of Benin reveals preferred candidate amid Tinubu, Atiku, Obi race, read details
The Oba of Benin has unveiled his preferred candidate for the 2027 election as President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi jostle for support.
Bovi to End 2026 World Tour With Benin City, Lagos Shows
Award-winning Nigerian comedian, actor and writer Bovi Ugboma is set to conclude his sold-out 2026 world tour with performances in Benin City and Lagos this October. The Nigerian leg of
Bovi to close his sold-out 2026 world tour with Benin City, Lagos shows
Award-winning comedian, actor and writer Bovi Ugboma will bring his 2026 world tour to a close this October with two read more Bovi to close his sold-out 2026 world tour with Benin City, Lagos shows
Okpebholo: Igbinedion’s legacy transcends Edo
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY: Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, have felicitated the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, on his 92nd birthday. In…
Residents groan as Benin cosmopolitan roads become deplorable
The tales of woe over the deplorable state of roads in Edo are not limited to commuters in transit on the The post Residents groan as Benin cosmopolitan roads become deplorable appeared first on Tribune Online.
As new academic session begins, schools in Nigeria-Benin border communities remain closed
For thousands of children living in vulnerable communities along the two countries' northern frontier, the new school year is beginning under a cloud of fear. The post As new academic session begins, schools in…
Ossiomo Power Plant Disowns CCETC, Says Not Partner Only a Contractor
Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin The management of Ossiomo Power Company, Ologbo, Edo State, has disowned a Chinese firm, Jiangsu Communication Clean Energy Technology Co. Ltd (CCETC) over ownership tussle between
Federal Unity College In Edo Remain Shut
Following the reported concession of Kings College, Lagos, and other federal unity colleges across the country, the Federal Government College, Benin, Edo State, remained under lock and key on Monday. When LEADERSHIP…
Public-interest lawyers sue FG, concessionaire over bad condition of Benin–Asaba Expressway
SPI-LAW stressed that the condition of the road should not be left as a contractual matter between the government and the concessionaire when motorists' safety is at stake. The post Public-interest lawyers sue FG,…
Owie carpets Tinubu over concession of Kings College
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – FORMER Chief Whip of the Senate, Sir Rowland Owie on Tuesday carpeted President Bola Tinubu over the concession of Kings College Lagos to the old boys association of the school, a decision…
2027: Yari rallies traditional rulers behind Tinubu’s re-election
APC campaign DG, Abdulaziz Yari, has visited the Oba of Benin and Shehu of Borno to mobilise traditional rulers for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. Read More:…
