Tag: BENIN REPUBLIC
Buratai meets Benin Republic president amid Sunday Igboho saga
Former chief of army staff and Nigeria’s ambassador to Benin Republic Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.) has met with the president of Benin Republic...
Benin Republic slams fresh charges on Sunday Igboho
Benin Republic has filed fresh charges against activist Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, who was arrested in the country last Monday.
The Yoruba Nation agitator...
Beninese court sitting on Sunday Igboho drags into the night
Following court sessions which lasted for more than eight hours on Monday, the Cour De’appal De Cotonou, Benin Republic granted Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday...
Sanwo-Olu speaks on Sunday Igboho’s travails in Benin Republic
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday spoke for the first time publicly on the arrest of Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo popularly known...
Sunday Igboho files for asylum in Germany, to do same in...
Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, who is currently in detention in the Republic of Benin, has reportedly filed for asylum in...
Cotonou court releases Sunday Igboho’s wife, remands activist till Friday
The Court D’Appel De Cotonou has adjourned till Friday, July 23 the trial of Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho.
The court on...
Super Eagles arrive Benin by boat for AFCON qualifier
The Super Eagles and backroom staff on Friday morning arrived Porto-Novo, capital of Benin by boat for Saturday's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
The...
Benin Republic not aspiring to be Nigeria’s 37th state – Onyeama
Minister of foreign affairs Geoffrey Onyeama says the Republic of Benin is not aspiring to be the 37th state of Nigeria.
The minister stated this...
Benin President Talon visits Nigeria, meets Buhari
President of Benin Republic Patrice Talon is in Nigeria and has met President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja.
The Beninese leader, who arrived...
Trafficking victim reunites with family after 14 years
Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Tuesday reunited a trafficking victim Khadijat Barugu with her family in Benin Republic after...