Tag: Benin Republic
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International boundaries: Nigeria is set to resolve all disputes with Benin Republic – NBC
The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC), Surv. Adamu Adaji has said that Nigeria is eager to resolve all the lingering disputes between Nigeria and the Benin Republic as this will further aid in the promotion of transborder cooperation between the two countries.
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Gani Adams raises concerns over continued detention of Sunday Igboho
Aare Ona-Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, raised concerns over the continuous detention of Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Igboho. Adams, in a statement by his Special Assistan
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Just In: Benin Republic extends Sunday Igboho’s detention
The Government of the Republic of Benin has extended the detention of Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho by six months. The Counsel for the detained activist, Chief Yomi Aliyu SAN confirmed the
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Ighoho safer in Benin Republic than Nigeria – Lawyer
Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, is safer in neighbouring Benin Republic than in Nigeria, one of his lawyers said on Saturday.
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How Sunday Igboho ‘saw tomorrow’; predicted DSS raid on his home, arrest in Benin Republic – Aide
One of Sunday Igboho’s associates and close allies, Alhaji Yusuf Saheed popularly called Ajikobi 1, has disclosed how his principal predicted his current travails before the DSS raid and detention in Benin Republic custody. Saheed, who spoke with BBC Yoruba in a monitored interview described Igboho as a man who saw tomorrow. Recall that Igboho…
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What South West Governors are doing about Igboho’s case in Benin Republic – Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has assured leaders of the Southwest are working to ensure the release of Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Igboho was arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic last Monday on his way to Germany. He is currently facing trial in a Benin Court on…
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BREAKING: Security operatives commence interrogating Igboho, wife in Benin Republic
Information reaching TheNewsGuru.com, TNG now has it that the Beninoise security operatives are interrogating embattled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho and his wife. A judicial source confirmed to BBC Pidgin that Igboho and his wife, Rope are with operatives of Brigade criminelle in Cotonou. It was gathered after the interrogation, he is…
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Benin Republic varsity confers honorary doctorate on Mr P
Popular singer, Peter Okoye better known as Mr P, has been awarded with an honorary Doctorate degree from ESCAE University in Benin Republic. Mr P, a member of the now-defunct P-Square, took to his Instagram page to display the certificate. The ‘Follow my lead’ crooner shared pictures and video of himself decked in a graduation…
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Buratai appointed Nigeria’s ambassador to Benin Republic
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd), has been deployed to Benin Republic. While General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin (rtd), former Chief of Defence Staff, has been appointed the head of mission to Cameroon. At a brief ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, presented letters of credence…
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Super Eagles beat Benin Republic in AFCON qualifiers
Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Benin republic 1-0 in the ongoing AFCON qualifiers on Saturday. Nigeria ended an 8-year record in Port Novo. Final Whistle! Super Eagles have ended an 8-year record here. The Benin national team have lost. BEN 0-1 NGA #BENNGA #SoarSuperEagles #Team9jaStrong — ?? Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) March 27, 2021