Nigerian Army (NA), acting on the directive of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellecy, Bola Ahmed Tinubu deployed a company of troops to the Republic of Benin in April 2026 as part of proactive measures to safeguard democratic stability and...
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and a deeper strategic partnership with the Republic of Benin to sustain economic and democratic gains in the region. He said both nations share a common destiny rooted in history, culture, trade, and collective responsibility for regional...
Nigerian Army troops have been deployed in strategic locations across Cotonou, Republic of Benin, ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Romuald Wadagni scheduled to commence at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. Security sources according to a report by ZagaZola Makama, disclosed that the Nigerian Army Troops were deployed in the...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Cotonou, the Benin Republic capital, ahead of the inauguration of Romuald Wadagni as the President of the Republic of Benin. Senator Shettima, who is attending the inauguration as a special guest is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the event billed to...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Cotonou to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Romuald Wadagni as the President of the Republic of Benin. Senator Shettima will join other leaders across Africa and beyond at the event scheduled to take place at the...
Edo State Police Command has confirmed the safe rescue of all passengers abducted during the recent kidnapping incident along the Benin–Lagos Expressway, bringing relief to families and commuters along the busy corridor. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, the police said the victims were...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the President-elect of the Republic of Benin, His Excellency, Romuald Wadagni, on his victory at the polls. Romuald Wadagni, the country’s Minister of Finance, secured an overwhelming majority of the vote in the presidential election held on April 12. In a letter signed...
Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone C, Owerri, have intercepted a massive consignment of illicit drugs worth over ₦1 billion, concealed within legitimate goods along the Okada/Ofosu Expressway in Benin City. The Comptroller of the Unit, Bishir Balogun, disclosed during a press briefing...
Ahead of Benin’s 12th April presidential election, the ECOWAS Long-Term Observation Mission has continued to observe pre-election activities in the country’s 12 administrative Districts and hold consultations with political stakeholders as a confidence-building mechanism and preventive diplomacy to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process. In Cotonou, the Observers met with...
The Regional Community Health Policy of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), was formally launched by the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), in Cotonou, on March 24, 2026. Held at the Sofitel Hotel in the capital of Benin Republic, the ceremony brought together government representatives, technical and...
Ghana’s immediate-past President, H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo, is head of the 120-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Election Observation Mission (EOM) to the Republic of Benin’s Presidential election on 12 April 2026. Supported by a Technical Team led by the ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security Ambassador Abdel-Fatau...
The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Osamudiamen Philip Ikilo for fraud of $19,400 bitcoin. The convict was arraigned on one count charge of stealing before Justice W.I. Aziegbemhin of the Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City....
Nigeria and Switzerland have agreed to actively strengthen their bilateral relations, focusing on a multi-faceted approach that spans trade, economic cooperation, skills acquisition, migration, security and cultural exchange. This was the outcome of the meeting between Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Vice President of Switzerland, Mr. Ignazio Cassis,...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), will officially launch the ECOWAS Regional Community Health Policy (RCHP) on March 24, 2026 at the Sofitel Hotel in Cotonou, Benin. This high-level event will bring together political and health authorities, representatives of ECOWAS...
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO), a specialised institution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has organised a five-day Regional Workshop on the Implementation of the Automated Sharing of Routine Health Information Data – Phase 1. Currently holding in Cotonou, Benin Republic, the regional workshop brings...
Executive Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has warned Real Estate managers across the country against money laundering in the country. Mr. Olukoyede gave this warning when he received the Executives of Association of Real Estate and Property Managers, AREAPM, Edo State who paid a...
A potential aviation disaster was averted on Wednesday after an Arik Air Boeing 737-7GL aircraft, with registration number 5N-MJF, safely diverted to Benin Airport following an in-flight engine anomaly. The aircraft was operating a scheduled domestic flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt when the incident occurred, according to the...
Popular American streamer, IShowSpeed is taking Africa by storm! His recent live stream in Benin Republic is making waves, and it’s one for the books. From exploring ancient temples to interacting with locals, Speed’s energy is infectious. Let’s dive into the highlights of his Benin Republic adventure! Check picture...
Swift intervention by the Edo State Police Command has led to the rescue of 11 passengers abducted by armed assailants along the Benin–Lagos Expressway, following a late-night attack that claimed the life of a driver. The incident occurred around 11:55 p.m. on December 20 at Isiuwa, according to security...
There are troubling skirmishes in Nigeria’s immediate neighbourhood. A coup attempt in next door Benin Republic was a rude poke in the nation’s eye. Nigeria quickly woke up and did the needful. When there is a fire in a neighbour’s hut next door, you need to rally to put...