Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Benin Republic

April 22, 2026

Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity to 300 megawatts from 120 megawatts two years ago.

Solar panels
February 27, 2026

Oyo police nab two suspects, recover 2,625 cartridges smuggled from Benin Republic 

He said the suspects were apprehended at Budo Mosalasi, Saki area of Oyo State.

ARMED POLICE OFFICERS
February 22, 2026

NDLEA nabs Lekki big boy Kolapo Oladapo for running drug distribution network

The NDLEA alleged that Mr Oladapo confessed to operating a drug distribution network during interrogation.

Kolapo Oladapo
February 1, 2026

NDLEA seizes 9, 939kg of illicit drugs in six states’ raids

Mr Babafemi said that a total of 4,063.675kg skunk was destroyed on over 1.6 hectares of farmland.

NDLEA
December 15, 2025

ECOWAS leaders reiterate multilateral approach to tackling counter-terrorism

West African leaders have reiterated the call for a multilateral approach to tackling terrorism in the sub-region.

ECOWAS building
December 14, 2025

Tinubu, other ECOWAS leaders pledge united front against coupists, terrorists

The leaders also resolved to curb terrorism and other forms of insecurity threatening the region.

December 12, 2025

Soyinka’s complaint and Seyi Tinubu’s right to special protection

Moreover, the optics of Prof Soyinka’s critique, while poignant, risk conflating correlation with causation.

December 11, 2025

ECOWAS: Nigeria playing stabilising role in West Africa, APC says

The All Progressives Congress says Nigeria is providing strong regional leadership under President Bola Tinubu.

BOLA AHMED TINUBU [Credit: Tinubu]
December 9, 2025

Failed Coup: Tinubu seeks Senate’s approval to deploy troops to Benin Republic

Nigeria had earlier provided air intervention following the coup in Benin. Some of the coup plotters were arrested, while others are still on the run.

Tinubu signing a document
December 7, 2025

Attempted military takeover in Benin Republic assault on constitutional order: Atiku

The former vice president said it was concerning that the coups were happening around election periods in the affected countries.

Benin Republic