Tag: #BeninCity
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WHEN THE BADGES GO BAD: EDO POLICE BUST EXTORTION RING
In a twist that sounds like a crime movie script, Edo Police say they’ve arrested officers yes, officers accused of turning checkpoints into cash points, extorting residents in Benin before the long arm of the law finally caught up with them. In a major clean-up operation, the Edo State Police Command has nabbed six serving…
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EID SECURITY LOCKDOWN: POLICE DEPLOY 5,000 PERSONNEL, BOMB SQUADS IN EDO
Massive security is in place in Edo as Muslims prepare for Eid-el-Fitr, with the Nigeria Police Force deploying 5,000 officers and bomb disposal teams across the state. According to police spokesperson Eno Ikoedem, personnel have been stationed at prayer grounds, highways, motor parks, and other crowded areas, while Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams are on…
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GRID POWER SLUMPS: BEDC WARNS OF REVENUE HIT AS SUPPLY DROPS
Nigeria’s fragile power supply is taking a toll on electricity distributors. The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) says the sharp drop in electricity generation from the national grid now around 3,940 megawatts is hurting its operations, reducing customer satisfaction, and slashing revenue. Speaking in Benin, BEDC’s Chief Commercial Officer, Ogunleye Akinleye, said the low generation…
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BEDC ALERT: DAILY 9-HOUR POWER OUTAGES TO HIT BENIN FOR OVER A MONTH
Planned maintenance on major transmission line will disrupt electricity across key communities starting Feb. 27. Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has warned that residents and businesses in parts of Benin City will face daily electricity outages from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for more than a month. The outages, running from Feb. 27 to Mar.…
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OBA MARKET’S ROAR BACK TO LIFE: GOV OKPEBHLO SETS JUNE 2026 COMPLETION DATE
After nearly a decade of fiery silence, Benin’s iconic Oba Market is staging a spectacular comeback — with a modern twist and a firm promise from Governor Monday Okpebholo to get it done, no ifs or buts.Edo State’s Governor Monday Okpebholo has rolled up his sleeves and got hands-on with the reconstruction of the historic…
