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Benin Arrests Soldiers After Foiled Coup Attempt
Security forces in Benin have arrested about a dozen soldiers linked to an attempted coup, according to military and security sources on Sunday. One source […]
Soldiers Announce Coup in Benin, President Talon Reported Safe
A group of soldiers in Benin on Sunday declared that they had removed President Patrice Talon from office, though officials close to the president insist […]
Federal Government Dismisses Civil Servants with Degrees from Private Universities in Benin Republic and Togo
The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed civil servants who obtained degrees from private universities in Benin Republic and Togo between 2017 and now. Segun […]
Oba of Benin Urges Edo Governor-Elect to Fulfill Campaign Promises
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has urged Edo State governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, to honor his campaign promises when […]
18 Burnt to Death in Tragic Bus Accident on Ijebu-Ode/Benin Expressway
At least 18 people were burned to death in a tragic lone accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus along the Ijebu-Ode/Benin expressway on Monday. The […]
Togo and Benin Fails to Pay $14.19 Million for Nigerian Electricity in Q1 2024
International bilateral customers in the Nigerian electricity supply industry did not make any payments against the cumulative invoice of $14.19 million issued by the Market […]
Downpour Disperses #EndBadGovernance Protesters in Benin
A downpour that began at 11:40 a.m. dispersed peaceful protesters at the popular Ring Road in Benin, the Edo State capital, who were participating in […]
Journalists Barred from Covering Benin Kingdom Dukes’ Case Against Oba Ewuare II as Hearing Resumes
Journalists were barred from covering the case involving the suspended Enigie (Dukes) of Benin Kingdom and Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, as the hearing resumed […]