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Flood: Drivers, communities groan as heavy rain cut off bridges between Kebbi, Benin Republic
The Sun Nigeria
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August 20, 2025
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Commercial vehicles, communities across border’s Communities in Kebbi State have been thrown into unnecessary hardship as flood cut off bridges linking Benin Republic and Birnin Kebbi,the state capital as a...
Nigerian-born Benin football legend dies at 38
The Sun Nigeria
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August 20, 2025
The African football community is mourning the death of Razak Omotoyossi, the prolific striker who rose to legendary status with the Benin Republic national team. He passed away on Tuesday morning in Benin, aged 38. Though born in Nigeria,...
Emilagba, Coach Aderemi shine in Benin League
The Sun Nigeria
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August 20, 2025
By Joe Apu Nigerian basketball player Bolaji Abdulahi Emilagba and veteran coach Adewunmi Aderemi stole the spotlight as Élan Coton Basketball Club successfully defended their league title in the men’s final of the 2025 YouZou League Pro in Benin...
At least 27 dead after bus plunges into river in Benin
Business Day
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August 20, 2025
At least 27 people have died in Benin after a passenger bus plunged from a bridge into the Oueme River, rescue officials confirmed on Tuesday, as search efforts continue for those still missing. The director of the country’s civil protection...
Bus accident toll in Benin rises to 27
Daily Star
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August 19, 2025
Wed Aug 20, 2025 01:37 AM Last update on: Wed Aug 20, 2025 01:52 AM AFP, Cotonou Wed Aug 20, 2025 01:37 AM Last update on: Wed Aug 20, 2025 01:52 AM At least 27 people have died in Benin after a bus plunged from a bridge into the Oueme River,...
Razak Omotoyossi Dies: Former Republic of Benin National Football Team and Al-Nassr Forward Passes Away Aged 39
Latestly
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August 20, 2025
In unfortunate news, the former Republic of Benin national footballer Razak Omotoyossi has passed away aged 39, with details about his death still unknown. Omotoyossi is Benin's second-highest goal-scorer with 21 goals in 22 matches, and featured...
Adieu Razak! Tributes as Lagos-born ex-Benin striker Omotoyossi dies at 39
Punch
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August 20, 2025
Tributes have poured in for former Benin Republic international, Razak Omotoyossi, following his death at the age of 39. The passing of the Beninese football icon and former Metz striker was announced by various sources on Tuesday, although the...
Former Benin International, Omotoyossi, is Dead
This Day
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August 20, 2025
A former Benin Republic striker, Razak Omotoyossi, is dead. Omotoyossi, was reported to have passed away yesterday, August 19, 2025, in Nigeria. A former striker for the Cheetahs of Benin Republic (2004-2016), he remains the second-highest goal...
Ex-Benin Republic International Omotoyossi Dies
Complete Sports
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August 19, 2025
Former Cheetahs of Benin Republic star striker Razak Omotoyossi has passed away at the age of 39. Razak Omotoyossi’s death was confirmed by his former Swedish club Helsingborgs. “Helsingborgs IF is in mourning,” the club said in a statement on...
Declare insecurity as national emergency, Buratai tells Tinubu
Punch
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August 22, 2025
Former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Nigerian ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare insecurity a national emergency. He warned that insurgency and banditry in the country might...
Death toll rises to 27 in Benin bus accident
Xinhua News Agency
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COTONOU, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- A total of 27 people have been confirmed dead and 16 remained missing after a bus plunged into a river in central Benin early Sunday, authorities said. There were 52 people on the bus when tragedy struck, Abdel Aziz...
BREAKING: Ex-Benin footballer Razak Omotoyossi dies at 39
The Sun Nigeria
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August 19, 2025
By Bolaji Okunola Erstwhile Beninoise footballer, Razak Omotoyossi has been confirmed dead following a brief illness, Daily Sun exclusively gathered. The striker, who plied his trade for various clubs across Europe, Asia and Africa, died at 39....
Watchdog demands Ivory Coast probe journalist’s handover to Benin
African Insider
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August 19, 2025
Abidjan – Reporters Without Borders on Monday urged Ivory Coast to launch an investigation into the “manifestly illegal extradition” of a refugee journalist from Benin critical of his home country’s president. The press freedom watchdog, known by...
Okpebholo decries slow pace of Benin–Sapele road, summons contractors
Punch
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August 19, 2025
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has expressed displeasure over the slow pace of work on the ongoing Benin-Sapele road project despite the financial mobilisation of contractors. In a statement on Monday by the governor’s Chief Press...
Bus Plunges Into River In Benin Rep., One Dead, 44 Missing
Information Nigeria
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August 18, 2025
One person has died and forty-four others remain missing following a tragic bus accident in central Benin Republic, authorities confirmed Sunday. The incident occurred overnight when a bus fell from a bridge into the Oueme River. According to...
Slow Pace Of Benin -Sapele Road Project: Okpebholo Summons Contractors
Daily Independent
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August 18, 2025
1 Francis Onoiribholo Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has expressed displeasure over the slow pace of work on the ongoing Benin-Sapele road project despite the financial mobilization of contractors. As a result of the slow pace, the Governor...
Okpebholo summons contractors over Benin-Sapele road delay
The Sun Nigeria
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August 18, 2025
From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has expressed displeasure over the slow pace of work on the Benin-Sapele road project despite the financial mobilisation of contractors. Consequently, the Governor has summoned the...
Watchdog demands I. Coast probe journalist's handover to Benin
Modern Ghana
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Reporters Without Borders on Monday urged Ivory Coast to launch an investigation into the "manifestly illegal extradition" of a refugee journalist from Benin critical of his home country's president. The press freedom watchdog, known by its French...
RSF investigation - Benin's arrest of journalist Hugues Sossoukpè in Côte d'Ivoire: A state affair disguised as judicial cooperation
Reporters Without Borders
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What, exactly, did Côte d'Ivoire know about the operation that led to the arrest of Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè, director of the Beninese investigative media outlet Olofofo, on 10 July in Abidjan — and did it actively participate? RSF, which revealed...
Edo Queens Thrash Delta Babes 5-0 In Pre-Season Showdown
Daily Independent
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August 22, 2025
1 BENIN – Edo Queens FC delivered a commanding performance on Thursday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, securing a stunning 5-0 victory over Delta Babes in a thrilling pre-season friendly. Goals came in style from Nike Olanikpekun,...