Tag: Benin Republic
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…