January 09
Nigeria: Federal Government Secures Release of Nigerian Pastor Jailed in Benin Republic
The Federal Government has secured the release of a Nigerian pastor, Benjamin Egbaji, who was jailed in the Republic of Benin for over two years under what officials described as… Read more »
December 12, 2025
Africa: Benin Republic - Nigeria Urges More Intervention to Stop Coups in Africa
Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has suggested that the country's intervention in Benin Republic should be the model whenever democracy is threatened in the… Read more »
December 09, 2025
Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Senate's Nod for Deployment of Troops to Benin Republic
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the Senate for the deployment of Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin to support for a peace mission following an… Read more »
Nigeria: Coup - Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Urgent Troops Deployment to Benin Republic
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested Senate approval for the deployment of Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin to support a peace mission following an attempted… Read more »
December 08, 2025
Nigeria: Nigerian Governors Hail Tinubu Over Strategic Rollback of Benin Republic Coup
The Nigeria's Governors Forum (NGF) has described President Bola Tinubu's deployment of Nigeria's military assets to swiftly contain and reverse the coup attempt in Benin Republic… Read more »
Nigeria: Foiled Coup - Benin Republic Declares Ringleader, 2 Others Wanted
Authorities in Benin Republic have declared three military officers wanted in connection with the Sunday's failed coup attempt aimed at toppling President Patrice Talon-led… Read more »
Benin: Coup Attempt - Benin President Talon Vows to Punish Plotters
Benin Republic's President Patrice Talon, on Sunday, vowed that the perpetrators of the failed coup attempt will not go unpunished. Read more »
October 07, 2025
Benin: Oba of Benin Queries Iyaloja Designation in Benin Tradition
The Benin Traditional Council (BTC), on Tuesday, said it was yet to know the aim of Iyaloja designation being introduced to Edo State. Read more »
August 04, 2025
West Africa: Nigeria, Benin Republic Agree On Trade Framework
The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have agreed on a joint trade framework to eliminate trade bottlenecks, facilitate economic development, and create new… Read more »
