Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Benin, and Ivory Coast Lead Africa’s Economic Renaissance

IMF Highlights Strategic Reforms and Infrastructure Investments Driving Growth Amid Global Challenges In a significant shift in Africa’s economic landscape, Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Benin, and Ivory Coast have emerged as the continent’s...

Benin opposition picks lawyer as presidential hopeful

Benin’s main opposition party has chosen lawyer Renaud Agbodjo as its candidate in next year’s presidential election to challenge Economy Minister Romuald Wadagni of the ruling coalition, the party announced Tuesday. President Patrice Talon, who...

Governor Okpebholo tells Commissioners to wear Asiwaju mandate cap

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has directed all Commissioners and Special Advisers in his administration to wear the Asiwaju mandate cap as a show of loyalty and support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. The governor gave the directive...

Atalanta coach confident in Lookman's full recovery after missing Super Eagles' win over Benin

Atalanta coach Ivan Juric has expressed optimism over Ademola Lookman's fitness as the Bergamo club prepare to face Lazio in Serie A. While Lookman has started three of the four matches played by the Super Eagles since the start of the season, the...

S’African Sports Minister Wishes Nigeria Not to Qualify for World Cup

Duro Ikhazuagbe South African Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, is wishing Nigeria’s Super Eagles not to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the playoffs starting with the African round next month in Morocco. Speaking on Marawa Sports...

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks New Era for Warri–Sapele–Benin Road Reconstruction in Delta State

In a momentous event that underscores the power of collaborative governance, Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday officiated the groundbreaking for the reconstruction of the Warri–Sapele–Benin Dual Carriageway. Held in the...

Benin Republic taunts Nigeria's Super Eagles in latest post ahead of World Cup qualifier

Nigeria vs Benin is already gathering momentum as both teams lock horns on the final day of the World Cup qualifiers The situation in the CAF qualification Group C remains complex as Benin, South Africa and Nigeria all have a chance to pick the...

Natives Of Ugo N’Iyekorhionmwon Sue For Peace, Unity, Re-Echo Appeal To Oba Of Benin On Behalf Of Suspended Enogie

Elders, leaders and youths of Ugo N’Iyekorhionmwon, in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State have again re-echoed their appeal to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare the Second to have mercy on their suspended Enogie, Edugie Ogieriakhi Ogiugo and...

Delta State Govt. Commences Reconstruction Work On Warri-Sapele-Benin Expressway

Following the dangers posed by the deplorable state of the Warri–Effurun–Sapele–Benin Expressway, which has remained in disrepair for months, the Delta State Government has commenced reconstruction work to alleviate the suffering and hardship...

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Osamede’ is visually striking but historically flawed retelling of the Benin Expedition

Cast: Ivie Okujaye, William Benson, Lexan Aisosa Peters, Tosin Adeyemi, Lancelot Imasuen, Etinosa Idemudia, Obazele Paul, Osagie Elegbe, Alex Bud Director: James Omokwe Run time: In January 1897, the British colonialists heavily attacked the Benin...

NFF president send strong message to Nigerians ahead of 2026 World Cup playoffs

President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Ibrahim Gusau has sent a reassuring message to Super Eagles fans ahead of their match against Gabon Nigeria beat Benin Republic 4-0 in their final 2026 World Cup qualifying match to secure a spot in...

Suspected drug barons attack NDLEA, Army personnel in Edo

Gunmen suspected to be cannabis cultivators and traffickers have attacked a combined team of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA and Army personnel at Ukpuje town, Owan West Local Government Area in Edo State. DAILY POST reports that an...

CAF president reacts as SA risks FIFA ban following latest move by Sports minister

CAF Patrice Motsepe has reacted to SA’s Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie’s letter to FIFA over the Teboho Mokoena yellow card saga FIFA docked South Africa three points after fielding an ineligible Mokoena during WCQ, which almost cost the nation a...

Governor Okpebholo Sacks Chairperson Of Edo Education Board

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has terminated the appointment of Dr Maureen Ekhoragbon as Chair of the State Senior Secondary Education Board with immediate effect. The Secretary to the State Government, Ikhilor Musa, announced the...

I Don’t Want Nigeria To Qualify For 2026 World Cup –South Africa Sports Minister

South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has said he does not want Nigeria’s Super Eagles to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. McKenzie was reacting to the role Nigeria played in his Bafana Bafana’s complicated...

Benin NBA chairman seeks justice reforms, hails judiciary 

BENIN CITY – The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Benin Branch, Mr. Idemudia Iredia Osifo, has called for renewed commitment to justice delivery, improved welfare for judicial officers, and stronger collaboration between the Bench...

Law empowers EFCC to break doors when necessary – Court

BENIN CITY – The Federal High Court in Benin City has ruled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other law enforcement agencies are legally empowered to break into buildings during lawful operations when access is denied,...

African registries see sharp growth amid rising false-flag activity

According to Clarksons’ World Fleet Monitor, by the end of September 2025 the total gross tonnage of ships registered under African flags had increased by almost 10%. Benin, Gambia, Comoros and Guinea led the surge, with increases of 499,997%,...

Building collapses hit 679, deaths reach 1,639 since 1971

The number of building collapse incidents in Nigeria has risen to 679, claiming at least 1,639 lives, according to a report by the Building Collapse Prevention Guild. According to the Guide, the first recorded building collapse in Nigeria occurred...

Gist1 hour ago FG Seeks Evacuation Of Ailing Nigerian Pastor In Benin Detention The Federal Government has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating health condition of a Nigerian national, Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who has been in detention in the...

The Federal Government has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating health condition of a Nigerian national, Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who has been in detention in the Republic of Benin for almost two years. In a statement issued on Tuesday by...