Is education now entirely free in government-owned schools in Nigeria? Fact emerges

A recent claim on X that education is free at all levels in Nigeria has sparked widespread debate amid rising school-related expenses Parents and students have taken to social media to protest tuition hikes and hidden fees in public institutions...

Benin Coach Rohr Braces for Difficult Super Eagles Showdown

Gernot Rohr, head coach of the Benin Republic national team, is preparing his side for what he acknowledges will be a significantly tougher challenge when they face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier next week....

Ex-International Waidi Akanni Backs Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup Bid

Former Nigerian international Waidi Akanni has expressed optimism about the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, provided the team maintains consistent performances in the upcoming playoff matches. Nigeria finished...

Benin universities, Nigerian polytechnics in NYSC fraud

Some blacklisted universities in the Benin Republic have devised means of sneaking their graduates into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) through collaborations with certain private polytechnics in Nigeria, Saturday PUNCH investigations have...

Benin Republic’s FA Takes Action Over Club’s Player Release Dispute

PORTO-NOVO, Benin Republic — The national football team of Benin Republic is facing a challenge as Turkish club Goztepe has refused to release midfielder Junior Olaitan for upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Coach Gernot Rohr announced that the Benin...

Benin in pole position to qualify, as Nigeria keep 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive

Benin have taken a significant step towards qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought victory against hosts Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday evening. This vital win moves Benin to 17 points in CAF's Group C,...

Renaud Agbodjo Named Benin Opposition’s Candidate

Benin’s main opposition party, The Democrats, has officially selected lawyer Renaud Agbodjo as its presidential candidate for next year’s election, where he will face off against Economy Minister Romuald Wadagni from the ruling coalition. The...

Benin, South Africa stand between Super Eagles, 2026 World Cup qualification

Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Lesotho on Friday, ensured they are in a three-horse race to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, from Group C of the African zone. A terrible run in the qualifying series, saw the Super Eagles not only need to win their last two...

World Cup Qualifiers: Benin FA president releases statement 36 hours after loss to Nigeria

Benin would have claimed their first-ever World Cup ticket had they registered a win over Nigeria on the final day of the qualifiers The Super Eagles walloped their opponents 4-0 at the packed Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo The...

Lagos-Benin Expressway Built to Last 100 years – Minister

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has declared his satisfaction with the Lagos–Sagamu–Ijebu-Ode–Benin expressway reconstruction, boldly stating the concrete pavement road is “built to last 100 years.” After inspecting the site on Wednesday, Umahi...

Super Eagles legend raises alarm ahead of WC playoff despite Victor Osimhen's hat-trick vs Benin

Former Nigeria international Brown Ideye has raised concerns over the striking position of the current Super Eagles squad Nigeria thrashed Benin Republic 4-0 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with Victor Osimhen scoring a hat-trick The Super...

SAFA’s administrative blunder will not be swept under the carpet – Minister Gayton McKenzie

While South Africans continue to sing Bafana Bafana’s praises, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie says the South African Football Association’s (SAFA) administrative blunder will not go unchecked. The team qualified for the 2026 FIFA...

Osimhen Fires Hat-Trick as Nigeria Crush Benin 4–0 to Reach World Cup Playoffs

Nigeria’s Super Eagles stormed into the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs with a resounding 4–0 victory over Benin Republic on Tuesday night at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Although the win wasn’t enough to clinch automatic...

ECOWAS, World Bank Organise Seminar On International Taxation

A regional seminar on international taxation was held in Accra, Ghana, from September 22nd to 26th, 2025, jointly organized by the World Bank’s EMFTX team and the ECOWAS Commission, with support from regional and international partners. The...

Police Rescue Eight Kidnapped Victims In Edo, Hunt For Remaining Captor

Police in Edo State rescued eight victims, including children, from the group of 14 passengers abducted on October 25, 2025, on the Benin–Akure Road. ASP Eno Ikoedem, the command's Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, stated on Tuesday that...

PDP defends Obaseki’s absence in Edo

…urges Okpebholo to concentrate on governance The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed rumours that the immediate past governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki, is on the run, explaining his absence from the state....

Edo PDP Urges Okpebholo To Secure Edo

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Governor Monday Okpebholo to prioritize the security of lives and property in the state by adopting and improving on the security model of the immediate past governor, Mr....

Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation CEO and Inaugurated by the Gambia Vice President and Merck foundation Chairman

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & Banjul, The Gambia – Business Wire India • First Ladies of Burundi, Central Africa, Liberia, São Tomé & Príncipe and Senegal attend 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, Co-chaired by The Gambia First Lady and...

‎Peter Osasu Help Foundation Opens Operation In Benin City

The quest to improve the standard of living among the less privileged and strengthen community development received a boost in Benin City, as the Peter Help Foundation, established by an international businessman, Peter Osasu Onaighise, was...

Benin, Togo fail to fully pay Nigeria for exported electricity, NERC reports amount owed

Benin and Togo, along with other international customers, paid only half of the $17.54 million billed by Nigeria for electricity in Q2 2025 Reports showed that CEET of Togo made no payment, while SBEE of Benin and NIGELEC of Niger only partially...