(MENAFN) At least 27 people have been confirmed dead and 16 remain unaccounted for following a deadly bus crash in central Benin early Sunday, local authorities reported. The vehicle, which was carrying 52 passengers, veered off course and fell...
NETHERLANDS, June 18 - News item | 18-06-2025 | 17:00 This week marks the return of 119 Benin Bronzes from the Netherlands to Nigeria. The official handover will take place on 21 June, at the National Museum in Lagos. The restitution is the result...
(MENAFN) Benin has strongly denied accusations that it is collaborating with Western countrires to support terrorist activities aimed at undermining the stability of Niger and the broader Sahel region. This area has been contending with extremist...
(MENAFN) Benin has firmly denied accusations suggesting that it is collaborating with Western nations to provide sanctuary to terrorists in an attempt to undermine Niger and the broader Sahel area. This region has been enduring a persistent...
(MENAFN) The Netherlands has given back 119 cultural relics to Nigeria, which include sculptures of people and animals, decorative plaques, ceremonial ornaments, and a historically significant bell. These pieces were taken from Nigeria more than...
HONG KONG, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the digital divide continues to pose significant challenges to educational development across many parts of Africa, CoinEx Charity is actively advancing its global philanthropic initiative, “Bridge to...
ABOMEY CALAVI, Benin, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the National Water Institute (INE) of the University of Abomey-Calavi in Calavi, Benin, limited internet connectivity has long hindered academic and research development. As a key center...
SLOVENIA, April 7 - “Benin is an extremely valuable partner for the EU in West Africa. This is reflected in our cooperation in various fields – from security, trade and green energy to infrastructure and human capital. We recognise and support...
Posted by Nwa Diokpa Featured, Latest Headlines, News, News Across Nigeria Friday, October 3rd, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has talked about the cultural role of market leaders in the Benin Kingdom as he rejected the...
• FIFA picks Egyptian referees for Nigeria, Benin game • Broos names squad for Zimbabwe, Amavubi games The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) believes that the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup will be boosted by a Rwanda...
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 92 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State. They were arrested in a sting operation on Monday, September 29, 2025 at various...
The commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo State, Gbenga Agun, has passed away. Agun reportedly attended a function in Benin City on Thursday but collapsed just a few minutes after leaving the venue. A source...
The Edo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Agun Gbenga, slumped and d!ed at an event in Benin City. It was gathered that Gbenga collapsed shortly after delivering a goodwill message at an event organised by...
Edo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC ), Agun Gbenga, slumped and died at an event in Benin Gbenga slumped shortly after delivering his goodwill message at an event put up by the International Association of...
EFCC Arrests 92 Suspected Yahoo Boys in Benin City Amid Renewed Crackdown Benin City, Nigeria – In a major anti-cybercrime operation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 92 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly...
The Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority and Ologbo Community, in IkpobaOkha Local Government Area of Edo State have agreed to collaborate to stop the harmful human practices that degrade the quality of water on the Ossiomo River, in...
The Benin–Asaba Expressway Concession Company (BAECC) has reassured the public regarding the ongoing construction along the Benin–Agbor stretch of the expressway, acknowledging concerns over the pace of work. In a statement issued on Wednesday,...
Europe base Edo guy murderer over ₦15m necklace in Benin City By, Koko Edosoma Last Friday in Benin City, Edo State, a man named Derrick Choice, also known as Denco, who had recently returned from abroad, celebrated his birthday with many friends...
