Tag: Benin
ICYMI: Benin court jails Madougou, President Talon’s opponent
Madougou was sentenced to 20 years in prison after a trial her lawyers denounced as a political hit job.
Female student shot by policeman in Edo
The students had on Wednesday prevented members of staff of the company from accessing the building complex.
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…