Tag: Benin Republic
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…
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…