Tag: Benin Republic
Reopen land borders for vehicle Imports, Customs told
maritime operator, Alhaji Adetona Mubashiru, has asked the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, to review the…
Wadagni sweeps to power with landslide victory in Benin election
Romuald Wadagni has been elected President of Benin in a resounding landslide, securing more than 94 per cent of votes…
Nigerian Pastor chained to hospital bed in Benin Republic released
The minister stressed the need for Egbaji to receive proper medical care following years of incarceration and declining health.
“The match will be very difficult for us” – Rohr admits as Benin prepare for Egypt test
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that his side faces a very difficult task against seven-time champions Egypt…
1xBet AFCON: Profile of Beninese referee for crucial Uganda vs Nigeria clash
Beninese referee Djindo Louis Houngnandande has been appointed to officiate the crucial Group C match between Uganda and Nigeria at…
Benin Republic make history at 1xBet AFCON 2025
Benin Republic recorded a landmark moment at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday as they claimed their first-ever victory…
Just in: Tinubu to deploy Nigerian troops to Benin Republic
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Nigerian Senate to approve the deployment of troops to the Benin Republic.
Breaking: Tinubu seeks Senate backing to deploy Troops to Benin after Coup scare
He warned that Benin was facing “an attempted unconstitutional seizure of power and the destruction and destabilisation of democratic institutions,”…
How Nigeria’s swift intervention crushed Benin coup plot
Authorities in Cotonou say investigations are underway to uncover the masterminds behind the failed plot, while regional leaders have commended…
Failed Coup in Benin Republic: Beninese Army chiefs regain freedom
The government has urged citizens to remain calm and assured them that national security forces are firmly in control of…
ECOWAS deploys troops to Benin Republic after foiled coup
Troops, including soldiers from neighbouring Nigeria, are to support the government and protect the country’s constitutional order, ECOWAS said in…
Nigerian Air Force confirms participating to foil Benin Republic coup
The Nigerian Government had in a statement strongly condemned the attempt a group of soldiers to overthrow President of Talon.
Dozen Soldiers arrested in foiled Coup in Benin
The morning's events began when a group of at least eight soldiers, led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, appeared on…
Nigeria’s Falconets crush rivals as WAFU B crown beckons
With only three teams participating, it means the teams will have to play each other twice. On Tuesday, the Falconets,…
Super Falcons soar past Benin with confident victory in WAFCON qualifier
Goals from Chinwendu Ihezuo and Esther Okoronkwo in the opening half ensured that the 10-time African champions took firm control…