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Igboho blasts own lawyers in Benin Republic, says he’s ready for extradition to Nigeria

John Ogunsemore Sep 7, 2021 0

Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho has flayed his 10 lawyers in Benin Republic for failing to secure his release 50 days after he was detained in the West African nation.He spoke in a leaked audio that is currently making the rounds.…

Insecurity

Igboho’s Laywer Reveals Reason Yoruba Nation Agitator Has Not Turned Into Cat To Disappear From…

Paul Mbagwu Aug 17, 2021 0

Olusegun Falola, one of the lawyers of Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Igboho, has disclosed why the agitator was chained by the Benin Republic security agents.Recall that one of Igboho’s lawyers, Yomi Alliyu,…

Features

Lawyers kick as FG plots Igboho’s extradition from Benin Republic

John Ogunsemore Jul 30, 2021 0

Pelumi Olajengbesi, one of the lawyers to Sunday Igboho, says the Federal Government of Nigeria is mounting pressure on its Benin Republic counterpart to deport the Yoruba Nation agitator to Nigeria.Olajengbesi said that this was being…

Insecurity

‘I Did Not Do Anything Illegal In Nigeria’ – Igboho Tells Court During Hearing In Benin Republic

Paul Mbagwu Jul 28, 2021 1

Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, has said he did not do anything illegal in Nigeria as the Nigerian government never charged him to a court or jail him for any offence.He denied claims by the Federal Government…

Insecurity

Benin Republic Court Detains Sunday Igboho, No Immediate Extradition

Paul Mbagwu Jul 27, 2021 0

Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho has been jailed by the Beninese appeal court sitting in Cotonou.The hearing which lasted about 15 hours was concluded at about 11:20 pm on Monday night.Read…

Insecurity

Yoruba Group Mobilise Nigerians To Benin Republic, Offer Free Accommodation

Paul Mbagwu Jul 25, 2021 0

A Yoruba rights group, Isokan Omo Odudua has offered free accommodation to those who wish to travel to Cotonou, Benin Republic for the court hearing of Yoruba freedom fighter Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho, which is slated for Monday.…

Politics

Yoruba kings meet in Benin Republic over Igboho’s case

John Ogunsemore Jul 25, 2021 0

The travails of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho have attracted the attention of kings of Yoruba origin in Benin Republic.Igboho is currently detained in the neighbouring West African nation after his arrest last Monday while…

Insecurity

Igboho Not Caught With Forged Passport, Case Adjourned Till Monday – Lawyer

Paul Mbagwu Jul 23, 2021 0

Contrary to reports, Yoruba activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho was not caught with the forged passport of Benin Republic, his lawyer in the French country, Ibrahim David Salami has said.Salami made this revelation…

Insecurity

Sunday Igboho: Benin Republic Insists On Fair Trial As It Shuns Nigeria’s Request For Extradition

Paul Mbagwu Jul 22, 2021 0

The government of Benin Republic has said it will not yield to the Nigerian government’s request to extradite Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho, to Nigeria until it has first tried him for the local offence…

News

Benin Republic May Reject Nigeria’s Request To Extradite Sunday Igboho

Paul Mbagwu Jul 20, 2021 0

Leader of the umbrella body of Yoruba self-determination groups, Ilana Omo Oodua (IOO), Professor Emeritus Banji Akintoye, has confirmed the arrest of Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho.Herald…

Features

Yoruba Nation Agitator Sunday Igboho Arrested In Cotonou

Paul Mbagwu Jul 20, 2021 0

Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Igboho, has been arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic.He was arrested at an airport in Cotonou on Monday night, a top source familiar with the matter told Punch.Igboho was…

Features

AFCON: Onuachu Scores Late To Give Super Eagles Victory Over Benin Republic

John Ogunsemore Mar 27, 2021 0

A 90th-minute goal courtesy substitute, Paul Onuachu ensured the Super Eagles snatched victory away to Benin Republic on Saturday.The hard-won victory was also enough to ensure Gernot Rohr's team qualified for the 2022 African Cup of…

Sports

Super Eagles Player Alex Iwobi Tests Positive For COVID-19

Faith Mar 27, 2021 0

Nigerian Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi will miss the 2021 AFCON qualification game against Benin Republic after testing positive for COVID-19.Players and staff members of the Super Eagles took mandatory coronavirus tests before…

Sports

JUST IN: Super Eagles Qualify For AFCON With 2 Games To Spare

John Ogunsemore Mar 27, 2021 0

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2022 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) with two games to spare.Gernot Rohr's team secured qualification on Saturday afternoon after Lesotho and Sierra Leone played out a goalless draw.…

Sports

2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Benin Republic will be tough for Super Eagles

Victor Okoye Mar 26, 2021 0

The Super Eagles are just a step away from qualification for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and will be looking to pick all three points on Saturday.When they take on the Republic of Benin, as much as they are hopeful however,…

Features

Red Cross faults FG over false claim on return of Ogun refugees in Benin Republic

John Ogunsemore Mar 19, 2021 0

The Nigerian Red Cross Society has faulted the Federal Government's claim that some Ogun State residents forced to seek refuge in Benin Republic as a result of killer herdsmen's activities have returned home.The humanitarian group said…

Features

Nigerians react as Benin Republic offers to be Nigeria’s 37th state

John Ogunsemore Feb 20, 2021 0

Nigerians have reacted to a comment by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama that Benin Republic has expressed readiness to become Nigeria's 37th state.The minister made the comment after a close-door meeting with Aurélien…

Government

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…