Tag: Benin
Benin’s looted cockerel statue returning home
Jesus College is the first U.K. institution to give back one of the artefacts known as the Benin Bronzes.
Four dead, many injured in auto crash in Benin
An early morning fatal crash on Tuesday in Benin, Edo State capital, has left at least four persons dead, with…
World Bank approves $60m to fight youth unemployment in Benin
The World Bank International Development Association (IDA) will give Benin US$60 million to help the west African country fight against…
Security worsens in Benin, no fewer than 30 killed in 7 days
The security situation in Benin, the capital of Edo state, has taken a turn for the worse following a jump…
Four #EndSARS protesters crushed to death, others injured in Edo
By Jethro Ibileke Four persons were reportedly crushed to death in Benin, Edo State in the wee hours of Sunday,…
2 confirmed killed as #EndSARS protest turns bloody in Edo
At least two persons have been confirmed dead and scores injured as hoodlums fired gun shots at #EndSARS protesters in…
Nigerian customs seizes items worth N182 million
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Imo, says it intercepted and seized 333 bags of foreign rice and 4,958 used…
Update: Super Eagles equalise against Benin
Nigeria's Super Eagles have equalised against their Benin Republic counterpart in the ongoing African Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo.
Shocker: Super Eagles trailing Benin in Uyo
Nigeria's Super Eagles are trailing Benin Republic by a lone goal in Uyo at the ongoing Nations Cup qualifier.
Photos: 2019 NAFEST showcases Nigeria’s cultural beauty
The opening ceremony of the 2019 National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) on Monday has, once again, brought out…
Tragedy as man slumps, dies after seeing burnt store
Tragedy struck on Sunday in Benin, Edo State, when a middle-aged man suddenly slumped when he discovered his store was…
Gunmen abduct Okogbenin Irrua Specialist Hospital CMD
Unknown gunmen unleashed terror on Monday morning in Benin, Edo State, as they killed two mobile policemen and abducted the…
Facebook launches “Developer Circles” in Benin
Facebook has launched its “Developers Circles’’ in Benin, Edo, a platform that allows people who are technologically inclined to engage…
How Senegal’s Gueye gunned down Benin’s Squirrels
Idrissa Gueye scored in the 69th minute to hand Senegal a 1-0 win over Benin and send the Lions of…
Senegal tame Benin, qualify for AFCON Semi-finals
The Senegalese national football team have qualified for the semi-finals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations tournament in Egypt…
Sadio Mane says he will not play penalty in AFCON again
Liverpool star Mane does has ruled out taking any more penalties for Senegal at the Cup of Nations as his…
Cameroon in AFCON Round of 16 after goalless draw with Benin
African champions, Cameroon have played out a goalless draw with Benin Republic in the ongoing African Cup of Nations tournament…
Boxing: Bout between Alex and Egypt’s Ahmed to hold in Benin
The Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C) says the international boxing championship bout between Nigeria’s Germany-based Alex Rudd…
Boring day: Benin, Guinea Bissau play out third goalless at AFCON
Benin Republic and Guinea Bissau played out the third goalless draw of the day at the ongoing African Cup of…
Thugs attack Oshiomhole in Benin
The thugs attacked Oshiomhole on Tuesday alongside 14 other lawmakers-elect in the state.
Video: See how flood submerges Benin
Massive flood has raved Benin, Edo State with many houses flooded as weeping and wailing were heard in flooded houses.
INEC Declares ”Orhiomwon” LGA Elections In Edo Inconclusive
In a press conference today at the INEC office in Aduwawa, Benin City, the resident electoral commissioner - Emmanuel Alex…
Cult clashes claim 4 in Benin
Four persons have allegedly been killed on Monday night in separate clashes among secret cult rival groups in Benin, Edo…
Yellow fever claims another life in Benin
An unidentified middle-aged man has reportedly died from the dreaded yellow fever infection in Benin, the Edo State.
Nigeria, Benin open new Seme-Krake Joint Border Post
Nigeria and Republic of Benin on Tuesday strengthened their bi-lateral relationship with the formal opening of the new Economic Community…
NAPTIP arrests child abuse suspect
The Benin Zonal Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) said it had arrested…
Gunmen attack trader at ATM stand
Tina Osaretin, a trader, was attacked by gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday while operating an Automated Teller Machine(ATM)…
Eid-el Kabir: prices of food items rises in Benin markets
Prices of some food stuff, including livestock in some markets in Benin have gone up due to the Sallah.
Protest as flood washes away 6-year old primary school pupil
As floods continue to ravage parts of the country with attendant death tolls, a six-year-old primary school boy identified simply…
Britain establishes Human Trafficking task force in Benin
The British Government on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s effort towards effective and result-oriented war against human trafficking in…