Tag: Benin Republic
Tinubu, six governors jet out to Benin Republic Tuesday
A statement issued by Presidential spokesman, Dele Alake on Monday said the President, who is also the Chairman of the…
Igboho: Yoruba monarchs in Benin Republic to write President Talon
Yoruba monarchs in Benin Republic to petition President Patrice Talon over the arrest of Nigerian Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Igboho.…
Igboho: Lawyer Salami reveals what will happen on Monday, warns supporters
Lawyer says courts in Benin Republic will determine the fate of Sunday Igboho, the detained Yoruba nation agitator on Monday.
Igboho’s lawyer: No extradition treaty between Nigeria and Benin
The government of Benin Republic has no legal basis to extradite Sunday Igboho to Nigeria, but politically, anything can happen,…
Igboho: Lawyer Salami reveals what Nigerian govt told Benin Republic
Lawyer reveals what Nigerian government told Benin Republic which led to the arrest of Sunday Igboho at an airport in…
Benin Republic court orders Igboho’s wife released, case adjourned
Ropo Adeyemo, wife of Sunday Igboho has been set free by the Cour De’appal De Cotonou, Benin Republic, which is…
Abiodun writes Buhari over detention of Pastor Kunle Garb by Benin gendarmes
Governor Dapo Abiodun has asked the Federal Government to immediately secure the release of a Nigerian, Pastor Kunle Garb, now…
Benin Republic not aspiring to be Nigeria’s 37th state: Minister Onyeama
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has debunked the trending report that the Republic of Benin was aspiring to…
Coronavirus: Passengers stranded as Benin Republic closes border
Hundreds of passengers were stranded in Seme on Saturday as Benin Republic closed its border over the global coronavirus pandemic.
Border closure: Benin Republic unrepentant — FG
The Federal Government has accused the Republic of Benin of being recalcitrant in its importation of prohibited goods for ultimate…
Obasanjo backs Buhari on border closure, urges Benin to mend its ways
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has spoken in favour of Nigeria's partial border closure with neighbours and urged Benin Republic, to…
Super Eagles fly past Benin in AFCON qualifier
Nigeria's Super Eagles on Wednesday defeated Benin Republic's National team 2-1 in their opening match of the African Cup of…
Update: Super Eagles now ahead against Benin in Uyo
Nigeria's Super Eagles now lead Benin Republic 2-1 in the ongoing African Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo, Akwa Ibom…
FG debunks attack on Nigerian embassy in Benin Republic
Following a video circulating on social media, the Federal government has debunked the attack on the Nigerian Embassy in Cotonou,…
We won’t allow Benin Republic take Tongeji Island, Gov Abiodun vows
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has vowed that his administration would not allow the Tongeji Island, that shares…
Benin Republic advance to AFCON 2019 quarter-finals
Ten-man Benin rode their luck to eliminate heavily fancied Morocco on penalties in an extraordinary upset in the opening match…
AFCON shocker: Benin knockout Morocco to reach quarter-finals
Ten-man Benin Republic have reached the quarter-finals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations tournament in Egypt after creating an…
Opposition leader Agbesi urges Benin’s President Talon to resign
The Alliance for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (ASDA) has demanded the resignation of Benin Republic President Patrice Talon, saying he…
Nigeria to open new consulate in Benin Republic – Envoy
Nigeria would soon establish a consulate in northern part of Benin Republic to provide diplomatic services to its citizens in…
Benin Republic pip Nigeria 1-0 in CHAN qualifier
Benin Republic secured a slim 1-0 win over Nigeria in the first leg CHAN qualifier played in Cotonou on Sunday…
Accident: 12 traders from Benin Republic coming to Lagos killed
A ghastly accident involving an articulated vehicle along the Tsamiya-Bagudo road in Kebbi, has resulted in the death of no…
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8 killed in Benin burning waste explosion
An explosion at a waste dump in Benin Republic earlier this week killed eight people, local mayor Robert Tolegbon said…
FIFA suspends Benin from global footbal
World football governing body, FIFA, has suspended the Benin Football Federation (FBF) from global football after a court ruling in…
Boni Yayi: Our Friend Next Door By Reuben Abati
Our neighbours to the West, the Republic of Benin, have just concluded a Presidential election, which has been considered free,…
Benin PM Zinsou concedes defeat after run-off polls
Benin’s outgoing Prime Minister Lionel Zinsou has conceded defeat to businessman Patrice Talon in Sunday’s presidential run-off. Mr Zinsou posted…
Benin Republic to deploy 150 military troops to MNJTF
The Benin Republic has announced its readiness to deploy 150 military troops to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), a…
Benin businessman to contest in presidential polls
A prominent Benin businessman, Sebestien Ajavon, announced on Sunday he would run for president in an election scheduled for February…
Benin Prime Minister in copter crash, escapes unhurt
Benin’s Prime Minister Lionel Zinsou walked away unharmed after the helicopter he was travelling in crash-landed in the north of…
We will help Benin Republic conduct credible elections in 2016, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged that Nigeria will assist the Republic of Benin in conducting free and fair general elections…
5 arrested over illegal dredging
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested five person for…