World Cup Qualifier: Chelle, Troost-Ekong react to Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 win over Benin

In the immediate aftermath of Nigeria national football team’s emphatic 4–0 demolition of Benin national football team, head coach Eric Chelle was a picture of pride and realism. The victory, their most convincing performance in the qualifiers so...

Izeze Hails Oborevwori’s Vision as Delta State Government Begins Reconstruction of Effurun–Sapele–Benin Road

In a momentous event that signals a new era of development for Delta State, the state government officially commenced the reconstruction of the Effurun–Sapele–Benin Road on Tuesday. This long-overdue project, which has been a source of frustration...

Nigeria, Qatar set to sign deal on cultural, tourism cooperation

The Federal Government on Monday resumed talks with the Qatari Government in an effort to enhance cultural exchange, arts, and tourism relations between the two countries. Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa...

Without NUC, It would have been a sad story for Nigeria’s university system – Chris Maiyakic

Chris Maiyaki is the former Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Nigeria’s apex regulatory body for university education. Appointed on June 30, 2023, following the voluntary resignation of Prof. Abubakar Adamu...

Customs Seizes N80Million Fuel Bound for Benin

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 1,980 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), valued at ₦80.4 million, that were being smuggled to the Republic of Benin. The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Assistant Controller...

“Save And Invest, Don’t Live Flashy Lifestyle” – Johnny Drille’s Retirement Advice To Young Musicians

Nigerian singer Johnny Drille has shared valuable advice with emerging artists, stressing the importance of financial discipline and future planning in the entertainment industry. Speaking on the CreativTEA podcast, Drille cautioned young...

At Frieze London, a new section explores the flow of cultural influence between Africa and Brazil

Of the roughly 12 million Africans who were forcibly taken to the Americas during the transatlantic slave trade, more than five million were transported to Brazil, making it home to the largest enslaved population at that time. Today, this...

Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana culture shift finally pays dividends

Leonard Solms CloseJack of all sporting trades. Author of my 11-year-old self's fantasy story about his road to FIFA World Cup glory. Perfecting the art of writing about people who do what I said I was going to do. Oct 15, 2025, 04:02 AM South...

Benin prepares for cultural fiesta at Edo carnival

The ancient city of Benin is preparing for a spectacle like no other as it hosts the Edo Carnival 2025, scheduled to run from December 21 to 24. The historic city will transform into a vibrant arena of tradition, creativity, and community as...

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks New Era for Warri–Sapele–Benin Road Reconstruction in Delta State

In a momentous event that underscores the power of collaborative governance, Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday officiated the groundbreaking for the reconstruction of the Warri–Sapele–Benin Dual Carriageway. Held in the...

Immigrants on the Line

Al Letson: From the Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX, this is Reveal. I’m Al Letson. Tchelly Moise was expecting this call. Ted Genoways: Hey, Tchelly, it’s Ted Genoways. Tchelly Moise: Hey, man, how’s it going? Al Letson: Ted is a...

Benin universities, Nigerian polytechnics in NYSC fraud

Some blacklisted universities in the Benin Republic have devised means of sneaking their graduates into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) through collaborations with certain private polytechnics in Nigeria, Saturday PUNCH investigations have...

From Ancient to Modern- Okpebholo Champions Benin City’s Infrastructural Renaissance

By Fred Itua After eight agonizing years under his predecessor, the destiny of Edo State in road infrastructure development is finally taking shape. Don’t be quick to lament. Indeed, there are still many bad federal roads across the state, but...

Iyaloja of Benin: Lessons in cultural diversity

President Theodore Roosevelt (October 27, 1858-January 1919) was the 26th president of the United States. He served from 1901 to 1909. When asked to rein in his 19-year-old daughter, Alice, whose conducts had become so embarrassing to the people,...

‘Harvest of loot’: the colonial legacies of South Australia’s Benin Bronzes

On 21 November 1898, a shipment arrived at Port Adelaide. Arranged inside two crates designated as ‘ethnographic specimens’ lay half-a-dozen items, including a carved ivory tusk, a royal’s head, and a staff topped with a bird of prophecy. “The...

ECOWAS Campaign Reaches Over 5,000 Girls in Benin

The regional bloc distributed reusable sanitary kits and conducted menstrual hygiene awareness activities across two municipalities as part of a broader initiative to combat school absenteeism. The ECOWAS Representation in Benin completed a...

Qatar, Nigeria Set to Sign MOU on Cultural, Tourism Cooperation

The Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy resumed talks with the Qatari government, on Monday, to boost cultural exchange, arts, and tourism relations between the two countries. The Minister, Hannatu Musa Musawa, who held a...

Activists push for popularisation of new lexicons to drive climate-related campaigns 

Human rights and environmental activists have pushed for popularisation of words, such as ‘Ogonise’’; ‘Sarowiwise’, ‘Aigbuhaense’, ‘Awua’, ‘Brasinise’ ‘adanegberise’, and ‘Otogise’, among others, in the campaigns for human and climate justice. The...

Edo Governor Appoints Erewele As Chairman, Senior Secondary Education Board

October 13, (THEWILL) — Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Rita Otibho Erewele as Chairman of the Edo State Senior Secondary Education Board. Dr. Erewele replaces Dr. Maureen O. Ekhoragbon, who has...

BREAKING: ASUU Members Storm University Of Benin Lecture Halls, Disrupt Exams Amid Ongoing Strike

There was chaos at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) on Monday as members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Benin chapter, stormed various examination halls and forced an immediate halt to all ongoing examinations....