Tag: Benin Republic
Why Benin Freed Asari-Dokubo
Benin freed a former militant leader from Nigeria’s oil-rich Delta region on Thursday after a personal intervention by Nigerian President…
Asari-Dokubo Arrested In Cotonou
Simon Ateba/Lagos Ex-Niger Delta militant, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, has been arrested in Cotonou, Capital of Benin Republic, his lawyer, Festus Keyamo,…
I Came To Lagos To Steal —Beninoise Convict Tells Judge
A Lagos Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ejigbo has ordered an immediate deportation of a 19-year old illegal immigrant from Cotonou…
Nigerians Buy Rams From Benin Republic
Some members of Nigerian border communities in Baruten Local Government area of Kwara state are buying rams from Benin Republic…
Mob Kills Customs Officer At Seme
An angry mob this morning allegedly killed a yet to be identified Customs Superintendent who was on his way to…
Coup: Colonel, Bizman Arrested
Benin Republic said Sunday that authorities have thwarted an attempt to oust President Thomas Boni Yayi and install a military…
Benin foils coup against Yayi
Benin Republic said Sunday that authorities have thwarted an attempt to oust President Thomas Boni Yayi and install a military…
Kidnapping: France warns citizens to be cautious in Benin
Paris has warned visitors to Benin Republic to be on high alert for possible revenge kidnappings or attacks over France’s…
Doctor charged with plotting to poison President Yayi
The West African nation of Benin has charged three suspects accused of plotting to poison President Thomas Boni Yayi, the…
I Begged To Be Admitted Into Pirate Gang —Suspect
A suspected pirate has lamented how he begged a sea pirate gang before he was admitted into its fold. The…
One robber killed in attack on forex dealer
Jeff Ezemadu/Badagry Four Nigerian robbers have attacked a currency dealer from the Republic of Benin. And one of them was…
Athletics: Results at Porto Novo finals
Results from Sunday’s finals at the African Athletics Championships in Porto Novo, Benin: Men 200 m 1. Ben Youssef Meite…
AAC Meet: Metu Faces S/African Challenge In Final
By Adebobola Alawole Nigeria’s fastest man, Obinna Metu, will have South Africa’s Simon Magakwe to contend with in the final…
7 Countries To Build Permanent Embassies
Seven countries have begun building their permanent embassies at the Diplomatic Drive, a street allocated to them in Abuja, the…
Otis Maho Returns
Alfred Tunde Edward a.k.a. Otis Maho, a Nigeria-born singer based in Germany, is set to stage a comeback to his…