Don Pedro Obaseki Striped Naked by Youths Over Oba Comment
Veteran filmmaker Don Pedro Obaseki recounts being harassed and striped naked by irate youths in Benin for allegedly disrespecting the Oba. Read his full account and the palace's reaction.
Veteran filmmaker Don Pedro Obaseki recounts being harassed and striped naked by irate youths in Benin for allegedly disrespecting the Oba. Read his full account and the palace's reaction.
Suspected thugs assaulted and stripped Don Pedro Obaseki, cousin to ex-governor Godwin Obaseki, in Benin City. The attack is linked to alleged verbal attacks on the Oba of Benin. Full story inside.
Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued a kidnap victim and recovered stolen items in a fierce gun battle along the Kano-Katsina border. Read the full details of the security operation.
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following deadly border clashes that displaced nearly one million people. The truce took effect on Saturday, 27 December. Read the full details.
Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, UBTH's CMD, calls for optimism in 2025, citing faith and institutional resilience. She thanked staff and visited patients during the hospital's carol event.
Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, performs the ancient Ewere rite, praying for divine guidance and breakthroughs for Edo indigenes and all Nigerians ahead of the new year.
Benin authorities jail 30 over failed coup. Nigerian and French forces helped crush the December 7 putsch against President Talon. Full details inside.
Benin Republic submits official complaint to CAF after a VAR malfunction denied them a crucial penalty in their 1-0 AFCON 2025 defeat to DR Congo. Get the full story and reactions.
OneDosh launches its cross-border payments platform in the US and Nigeria, using stablecoin tech for instant, low-cost international transfers. The service is live in 49 US states, with New York coming soon.
Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon, killing one person. Tensions escalate despite 2024 ceasefire. Read the latest on the border conflict and disarmament efforts.
Sujimoto Group unveils a ₦20 trillion integrated plan combining fortified border security with large-scale agriculture to combat Nigeria's insecurity. The strategy aims to tackle terrorism and banditry by linking safety with economic growth.
Nigeria Customs Service Ogun 1 Command intercepts drugs, rice, and petrol worth over N2bn, handing cannabis to NDLEA. Acting CAC Oladapo Afeni vows continued vigilance.
Enugu State Government refutes false online claims that Ette community was ceded to Kogi by the National Boundary Commission. Officials urge calm and dismiss the report as fake news.
The US Africa Command has dismissed false claims of airstrikes on the Nigeria-Benin border. Read the official statement and details of ongoing counterterrorism cooperation.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa assures border communities of enhanced security, citing Amotekun Rangers' success. He vows to fix roads and resolve chieftaincy disputes while extending Christmas goodwill.
A petrol tanker crash and explosion on the Benin-Auchi road in Edo State has led to multiple fatalities and widespread fire damage. Get the latest details on this tragic incident.
Sujimoto Group proposes a N20 trillion fortified border and agricultural development initiative to combat terrorism and banditry. The plan integrates security with economic growth. Read more.
NSC CEO Pius Akutah urges Nigeria to become a maritime hub, detailing reforms in ports, dry ports, transit parks & dispute resolution saving billions. A must-read for business.
Gunmen attacked Ora community on the Osun-Kwara border, kidnapping retired Customs officer Emmanuel Owolabi and killing a chief. Police have intensified search efforts. Read the full story.
A Nigerian lady was left stranded at UNIBEN gate after a friend cancelled promised NYSC accommodation. See her story and how she found help. Read more for details.
President Bola Tinubu held a crucial closed-door meeting with Nigeria's service chiefs at the Presidential Villa. This is his first meeting with the high command since appointing the Defence Minister. Details inside.
Two persons have died in a fatal head-on collision involving a bus and a truck on the Sagamu-Benin expressway in Ogun State. TRACE confirms the driver caused the crash by driving against traffic.
Nigeria's Federal Government condemns the failed military coup in Benin Republic. Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar denounces the assault on democracy. Read the full statement and details.
Nigeria's government condemns the attempted coup in Benin, calls for calm, and reaffirms commitment to regional stability and democratic governance. Read the full statement.
A coup attempt by soldiers in Benin Republic was foiled, leading to 13 arrests. Nigeria deployed fighter jets for surveillance as regional bodies condemn the act. Read the full details.
Nigeria has deployed fighter aircraft to Benin Republic for surveillance following a military coup that ousted President Patrice Talon. Read the latest on regional security implications.
Benin Republic faces a military coup as soldiers seize state TV, dissolve government, and close borders. Details on the unfolding crisis and regional implications.
Four civilians and a soldier killed in overnight border clash between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Both sides trade blame as tensions escalate. Read the full report.
In Benin City, artisans preserve centuries-old bronze casting techniques. As Nigeria fights to reclaim looted treasures, the historic Igun Street guild keeps the kingdom's artistic legacy alive against modern challenges.
Afreximbank launches PAPSS Cowry to fix Africa's costly cross-border payments, saving $5bn yearly and boosting intra-African trade. Discover how this platform changes the game.