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Published on Jun 18, 2025

FG orders termination of Benin-Sapele-Warri road contract over non-performance

The Federal Government through the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has ordered the termination of the contract with Levant Construction Ltd on the reconstruction of Benin-Sapele-Warri Road (Section 1: Benin-Imasabor) being executed under Road …

Source: Tribune Online - Center-right
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Umahi terminates Benin–Warri road contract, seeks refund

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has terminated the contract awarded to Levant Construction Limited over its failure to deliver on the Benin–Sapele–Warri road project. The road, a major federal highway, is being reconstructed under the Road …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Edo State Governor vows to demolish houses, property on waterways in Benin City

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has threatened to demolish houses and properties built in the Government Reservation Areas in Benin City. DAILY POST reports that the Governor, however, assured that compensation would be paid to property owners …

Source: The Chronicle News Online - Pending
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Benin Flood: Okpebholo Targets Illegal Buildings, Promises Compensation

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to take decisive action against structures obstructing waterways in Benin City to combat persistent flooding in the state capital. The governor made the statement on Tuesday, declaring that “private and …

Source: Information Nigeria - Neutral
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Okpebholo: Private, Commercial Houses Built Along Waterways in Benin GRA to Be Demolished

•Engages experts to understudy flood-prone areas AdibeEmenyonu in Benin City Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has disclosed plans by his administration to begin demolition of private and commercial houses built along waterways to pave the way …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Jun 18, 2025

BEAUTY PAGEANT: Miss Corporate Nigeria Holds In Benin City, Four Winners Emerge In Different Categories

Miss Corporate Nigeria 2025 pageant has been held in Benin City, showcasing talent and beauty from across the country. Pius Nsogho reports that the event which took place at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, produced four winners, with Asadu Chidubem Jacinta …

Source: ITV - Pro-Government
Published on Jun 18, 2025

GAS FOR MOTORS: Some Motorists In Benin City Lament Harrowing Experience Refilling CNG

Some motorists in Benin City, who rely on Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, to power their vehicles have lamented the hardship in trying to refill their cylinder. Ikponmwosa Ugiagbe reports that long queues of vehicles characterise the few CNG refill outlets in …

Source: ITV - Pro-Government
Published on Jun 17, 2025

Flood: Okpebholo vows to demolish houses, property on waterways in Benin City

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has threatened to demolish houses and properties built in the Government Reservation Areas in Benin City. DAILY POST reports that the Governor, however, assured that compensation would be paid to property owners …

Source: Daily Post - Neutral
Published on Jun 17, 2025

Benin Flooding: Gov Okpebholo Intervenes, Hires Experts To Understudy Prone Areas, Replicate Akwa Ibom Model

In a statement signed and made available to Naija News on Tuesday, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor, Fred Itua, said the move was in accordance with the governor’s determination to tackle the ongoing flooding issues facing Edo State, especially in the …

Source: Naija News - Neutral
Published on Jun 17, 2025

Gully Destroys Part Of Idunmwun-Owina Community, Off Benin-Lagos Road, Edo State

Source: ITV - Pro-Government