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Benin Republic

December 11, 2023

NiMet partners World Meteorological Organisation on early warning systems training

The training, held at NiMet regional headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos, is expected to run until December 22.

NiMet
November 20, 2023

World Cup Qualifiers: Football stakeholders call for Peseiro’s sack over Super Eagles’ poor performance

The Super Eagles on Sunday recorded a second consecutive draw after struggling to hold the Warriors of Zimbabwe to a 1-1 draw in Rwanda.

Jose Peseiro
November 16, 2023

Semi Ajayi’s header rescue point for Nigeria against Lesotho in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers opener

Assisted by Iheanacho from a corner kick, West Brom defender Semi Ajayi powered into the net a header to rescue a point for the Eagles. 

Super Eagles vs Crocodiles of Lesotho
November 15, 2023

UNILORIN woos students in Benin, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire

“The visit is to establish academic collaborations which include activities such as staff/student exchange.’’

UNILORIN Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole
November 13, 2023

Buratai tasks Nigerians on excellence, nation-building

He called on all Nigerians not to lose hope, adding that there will be light at the end of the tunnel.

Lt. Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai
September 27, 2023

Nigeria loses bid for AFCON 2027 as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania secure joint hosting rights

Nigeria’s bid to co-host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027 with Benin Republic has been unsuccessful.

AFCON
September 22, 2023

NSCDC impounds 292 bags of smuggled rice, arrests three suspects

He reiterated the corps’ commitment to continued proactive and tactical patrol on land and sea to forestall all forms of smuggling.

BAGS OF RICE used to illustrate the story
September 14, 2023

Police intercept 7,500 live cartridges, Indian hemp worth N600 million in Kebbi

Briefing Journalists on the development, the spokesperson of the command, SP Nafi’u Abubakar described the arrest as “huge”.

Police Officer
September 12, 2023

Nigeria, Niger, Benin, Togo launch ‘Op Safe Domain II’ against pirates, other criminals

Pirates undermine the economic development endangering the livelihood of local coastal communities and seafarers.

Nigerian Navy
August 7, 2023

WAEC withholds results of over 260,000 candidates

He said that the results were withheld in connection with various reported cases of examination malpractice.