Tag: Benin Republic
Nigerian govt suspends accreditation of certificates from Benin, Togo
A reporter with the Daily Nigerian Newspaper had in a story published on December 30 revealed how he was able…
Benin Republic not contesting ownership of Tongeji Island with Nigeria – Abiodun
According to the governor, the island and its people have been part and parcel of Ogun State and have no…
35 die as depot for smuggled petrol from Nigeria gutted by fire
Dallys Ahouangbegnon, chief of the local fire brigade, said the fire, which broke out in a warehouse close to the…
Updated: 34 people burnt to death in Seme-Krake oil depot fire [video]
According to Bip Radio, 33 deaths were recorded in the fire outbreak, saying that the heavy loss of lives was…
Nigerien junta cancels military pact with Benin
ECOWAS has not shared any details about possible deployments and Niger last week said talks with the bloc continued.
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…