2027: Benin Groups Endorse APC’s Paddy Iyamu For Oredo Federal Constituency

The groups, numbering about 25 and comprising Otedo Youth Movement Worldwide, Aiguobasinmwin Movement Worldwide, Eliz United Forum, Girl Child for Social Change among others, threw their weight behind Iyamu at an endorsement ceremony held at Imaguero …

State tracing flow of funds in Benin fugitive escape plot involving ex-Bittereinder

Former Bittereinders leader Francois van der Merwe has been accused of aiding and abetting a fugitive wanted for crimes against the state in Benin. Melinda Stuurman/Gallo Images/Media24 Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover …

Former Benin President Talon Elected Senate Leader

Former Benin President Patrice Talon has returned to the country’s political arena less than three months after leaving office, becoming president of the newly established Senate. Talon was the institution’s only candidate and won 24 of 25 votes, with one …

Morocco survive Benin to record first win

ABIDJAN (Cote d'Ivoire) - Stivine Tchiakpe of Benin finished with a game-high 27 points, 12 rebounds, and one assist, earning a game efficiency of 18. However, her team lost to Morocco 59-45. Both sides needed this win badly, and even so, the first …

NPFL 2026/27: Bendel Insurance FC set to begin campaign against Warri Wolves in Benin...as Enabulele salutes NPFL Mgt

It is certain that the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season will kick off as planned as the league management body has officially announced Friday, August 28 as the kick off date with Shooting Stars SC of Ibadan and Inter Lagos FC …

Every Journey In Benin-Warri Road Is Mark With Delay, Pains And Fear

LAGOS AUGUST 8TH (URHOBOTODAY)-By the time dawn breaks over Benin City, motorists heading for Warri have already accepted one certainty: no one knows when the journey will end. What should take barely an hour often stretches into six, eight or even an …

Gunmen kill 85-year-old community leader in Benin

An 85-year-old community leader,  Reuben Owie, has been shot dead by  unidentified gunmen at his residence in Iguosa, near Okhunhun, Benin City. Owie, who was the Secretary of Iyowa Community, was reportedly attacked at about 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, August 2 …

Benin wants its voodoo war god back. That spells trouble in Paris

Every Journey a Gamble: Life on Benin-Warri Road of pains

By Egufe Yafugborhi By the time dawn breaks over Benin City, motorists heading for Warri have already accepted one certainty: no one knows when the journey will end. Read Also: 225 children from Kebbi, Kwara, Niger died in terrorists’ captivity — Lawmaker …

From ‘Global Textile City’ to study tours in Benin Republic: The shame of Nigeria

Douglas Baye-Osagie It is sobering to see the Vice President of Nigeria lead a team of Governors to the Benin Republic to study the operations of a textile mill. Vice President Shettima flew into Cotonou, and pictures from his official verified Facebook …