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NSCDC Prevents Thieves from Diverting 1,100 Litres of PMS Across Border

Bukola Adetoye Sep 21, 2020 0

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has taken charge of 1,100 liters of Petroleum Mentholated Spirit ( PMS) meant to be taken away from Nigeria to the Benin Republic through the waterways by some oil thieves.…

Foreign

Coronavirus: More African Countries Record Cases of Infections

Tony Abu Momoh Mar 17, 2020 0

More African countries have recorded their index cases of the Coronavirus on Monday as the infection spreads across the globe.This has led to border restrictions against heavily infected countries by about 27 infected African countries…

Sports

ICMYI: Nigeria’s Opponents For AFCON 2021 Qualifiers Revealed (Full Groupings)

Victor Okoye Jul 19, 2019 0

Nigeria has been drawn with Sierra Leone, Lesotho and Benin Republic in Group L of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.The draw took place on Thursday evening at the headquarters of the Confederation of African Football…

Sports

2019 AFCON: Senegal claim semi-final spot with laboured 1-0 win

Kayode Adebiyi Jul 10, 2019 0

Senegal’s Idrissa Gana Gueye scored 20 minutes from time for a 1-0 win over Benin Republic to take them through as expected to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals.However, in spite of Benin finishing with 10 men, they…

Sports

Football fans in Benin Republic turn to ‘juju,’ make sacrifices to win AFCON

Samuel Oduoye Jul 10, 2019 0

Football fans in Benin Republic are taking no chances to ensure their national football team wins the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, as they approach voodoo to seal the team's progress at the competition.ThePunch reports that …

News

Oppositions urge Benin Republic President Talon to resign

Ebere Agozie Jun 30, 2019 0

The Alliance for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (ASDA) has called for Benin Republic President Patrice Talon’s resignation, saying he has lost the trust of the people.The Chairman of ASDA, Dr Prosper Agbesi, made this call at a news…

News

Nigeria to open new consulate in Benin Republic – Envoy

Oladele Eniola Apr 5, 2018 0

Nigeria would soon establish a consulate in northern part of Benin Republic to provide diplomatic services to its citizens in the area, Nigeria’s Ambassador in Cotonou, Kayode Oguntuase, has said.He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

World

GEJ Commends Free, Fair Elections In Benin Republic

John Ogunsemore Mar 23, 2016 0

Immediate-past President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has commended the conduct of the 2016 presidential election in neighbouring Benin Republic.This was contained in a statement he personally signed and made available on his verified…

Government

Nigerians Abroad Should Respect Host Communities – Buhari

Jumoke Aug 3, 2015 1

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians living abroad to respect their host communities so as to portray the country in good light.Buhari said this during a meeting with members of the Nigerian community in Benin Republic on…