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Published on May 4, 2025

Deadly Jihadist Attacks Surge in Northern Benin

PORTO-NOVO, Benin — Jihadist attacks in northern Benin are increasing in frequency and intensity, leaving local security forces overwhelmed. Despite enhanced military resources, cooperation gaps with neighboring Burkina Faso have hindered effective …

Source: Times News Global - Pro-Government
Published on May 4, 2025

Rotary Club Of Benin Plants Trees Towards Mitigation Of Climate Change, Challenges, Others

Rotary Club of Benin City, a non-governmental organisation, in partnership with Benson Idahosa University, has embarked on a tree-planting exercise. The exercise, held at the BIU main field, is aimed at conserving nature. Jonah Omorowa has details. www. …

Source: ITV - Pro-Government
Published on May 4, 2025

Rotary Club Of Benin Plants Trees Towards Mitigation Of Climate Change, Challenges, Others

Source: ITV - Pro-Government
Published on May 3, 2025

Traffic gridlock: Gov Okpebholo commences remedial works on Sapele-Benin Road

By Tony Osauzo, Benin Road users in the Sapele Road area of Benin City and nearby parts of the Benin metropolis will soon find relief. Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has started rehabilitating Old Sapele Road and other connecting roads. This effort aims to …

Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on May 3, 2025

Gridlock: Okpebholo Commences Work On Benin -Sapele Federal Road

BENIN – Road users in the Sapele Road axis of Benin City and other surrounding areas within the Benin metropolis will soon heave a sigh of relief as Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commenced the rehabilitation of the old Sapele Road and other …

Source: Daily Independent - Pending
Published on May 3, 2025

Police arrest 95 suspected cultists, recover firearms in Benin

The Police Command in Edo has arrested 95 suspected cultists and recovered multiple firearms and ammunition during a week-long operation targeting cult-related violence in the Benin metropolis. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Indeterminate
Published on May 3, 2025

Friday at Jazz Fest 2025: Joan Jett, Benin International Musical, celebrating Clifton Chenier, more

Despite some dark clouds in the distance, the rain held off during the second Friday of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The crowds were a little lighter than they had been in previous days, but country musician Luke Combs still brought out a …

Source: Nola - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on May 3, 2025

Cycling: Adrien Niyonshuti aims to put Benin among Africa’s top three by 2030

Source: The New Times - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 2, 2025

BURIAL: Body Of Late Lady Helen Owie Arrives Benin Airport Amidst Tears

The body of Lady Helen Owie, wife of a former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Roland Owie on Friday arrived at the Benin Airport ahead of the funeral. Wellington Akodeja reports that knights in the Catholic Church, friends and family members including the …

Source: ITV - Pro-Government
Published on May 2, 2025

Group Carpets Okpebholo Over Demolition Of NBM Of Africa Secretariat In Benin

A group, South-South Professionals & Transparency Initiative (SSPTI), has berated Governor Monday Okpebholo, of Edo state, over the demolition of the multi-purpose Secretariat complex built at an estimated N1.2 billion belonging to the Neo-Black …

Source: Daily Independent - Pending