Thursday, June 18, 2026

Cotonou

May 29, 2026

Nigeria recommits to peace, democratic stability in West Africa

The Nigerian ambassador-designate to Benin Republic reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to promoting peace and stability in West Africa.

Mopelola Adeola-Ibrahim
May 23, 2026

Shettima departs Abuja for Wadagni’s inuaguration in Benin Republic

He said that Benin and Nigeria share deep historical, socio-cultural, and economic ties. 

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
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 7, 2025

Military coup thwarted, forces loyal to President Talon in control: Benin Presidency

Earlier, some soldiers announced a sudden takeover of the government, accusing Mr Talon of mismanagement.

President Patric Talon
November 4, 2025

WAFU B Women’s U-20: Nigeria to face Ghana on Saturday

The Nigeria U20 Women’s national team, the Falconets, will begin their 2025 West African Football Union Under-20 Girls Cup against defending champions, the Black Maidens of Ghana, on Saturday at 10:00

WAFU
October 7, 2025

FG raises concern over Benjamin Egbaji’s health condition in Benin

Ms Egbaji has been serving a custodial sentence in Cotonou since October 2023, for a 10-year jail term.

Benjamin Egbaji
March 14, 2025

NAFDAC nabs fraudster using forged documents to defraud foreign companies

NAFDAC said Mr Ifendu’s case would be handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).  

NAFDAC
August 24, 2024

FG approves sacking of workers who used fake degrees from Benin, Togo institutions to gain employment

Mr Mamman said, “N NYSC has about 21,684 students parading fake certificates from the Benin Republic, obtained between 2019 and 2023.’’

Tahir Mamman
July 2, 2024

Lagos: Two dismissed soldiers, four others arrested for robbery, car theft

The police said the two dismissed soldiers belonged to a robbery gang that allegedly specialised in snatching vehicles at gunpoint from motorists in Lagos.

NIGERIAN SOLDIERS FIGHTING
July 2, 2024

Lagos: Two dismissed soldiers, four others arrested for robbery, car theft

The police said the two dismissed soldiers belonged to a robbery gang that allegedly specialised in snatching vehicles at gunpoint from motorists in Lagos.

SP Benjamin Hundeyin