Oba of Benin reaffirms stance on Iyaloja Concept, warns against politicization of Edo Markets

Politics …summons all market leaders for clarification, reaffirms Iyeki as only recognized Market Structure By Anthony Isibor THE Benin Traditional Council, under the authority of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II,...

How to watch Rwanda vs Benin on FIFA+ — it's *FREE*

You can watch Rwanda vs Benin live on FIFA+, streaming for free today, Friday, 10 October. The stream includes English commentary as Benin eye a spot at the 2026 World Cup. The Cheetahs currently sit atop Group C and know that a win against Rwanda...

Crown Prince of Onicha Olona reaffirms shared heritage of Benin, Igala, Anioma People

The Crown Prince of Onicha Olona in Delta State, His Royal Highness Prince Ephraim Odiakosa Nwabuokei, has traced the historical and ancestral connections linking the Benin, Igala, and Anioma peoples, describing them as communities bound by shared...

2026 WCQ: Super Eagles fly out of Polokwane for Benin clash

The Super Eagles will fly out of Polokwane to Uyo on Saturday morning (today) on a chartered flight following their clash with Lesotho. The flight will is scheduled to leave South Africa 8 am Nigerian time. Eric Chelle’s side defeated Lesotho 2-1...

Today in Africa — October 10, 2025: Burkina Faso Rejects Deportees from the U.S., Nigeria’s President Pardons Wrongfully Executed Ogoni Nine, Five African Countries Look to Secure Spots at 2026 FIFA World Cup

NEWS Nigeria's forward #20 Akor Adams celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Africa qualifiers group C match between Lesotho and Nigeria at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on October 10, 2025. by Phill...

Nigeria loses over $8 million as Benin, Togo fail to fully pay for electricity

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...

Drama as Benin reports case to FIFA over Nigeria-born player before key World Cup clash

Gernot Rohr has reportedly taken a Turkish club to FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers The Benin Republic took on the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on October 10 The Cheetahs lead CAF qualification Group C after FIFA...

Nneka Odenwingie and Renaissance of Benin Culture Through Painting

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja Nneka Zainab Odenwingie is one of Nigeria’s foremost artists and researchers, who is passionate about home-grown artworks and primed on preserving Benin culture for up coming generation. The London based artiste...

Tinubu signs Nigeria police training institutions bill into law ‎

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigeria Police Training Institutions Establishment Bill, 2024, into law. The law grants statutory recognition to 48 police training institutions across the country. The bill, sponsored by Ahmed Malam-Madori...

Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 to be Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation Chief Executive Office (CEO) and Inaugurated by the President of The Gambia

(MENAFN- News.Africa-Wire) Merck Foundation (), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, will conduct the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Lumina”y”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia in...

Don’t politicise market leadership, BTC warns

BENIN CITY – The Benin Traditional Council has issued a stern warning against the politicization of market leadership, stating that “the concept of Iyaloja is alien to Benin culture”. The Palace also expressed disapproval of the use of trade...

Tinubu signs Police training institutions bill into law, 48 specialised academies get legal backing

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the Nigeria Police Training Institutions Establishment Bill, 2024, a comprehensive legislation that provides statutory backing for 48 police training institutions nationwide. The landmark bill, sponsored...

Glo Celebrates International Day of the Girl Child, Educates Girls Health

Ayodeji Ake This year’s observance of the International Day of the Girl Child began on Wednesday with Glo Foundation, the social responsibility arm of telecommunications company, Globacom, charging secondary school girls across the country to pay...

Power Supply: Benin, Niger, Togo owe Nigeria $8.5m

BY SAM OTUONYE The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has said that international bilateral companies owe $8.5 million to Nigeria’s electricity generation companies (GenCos). In its latest quarterly report, the commission said the...

Glo Foundation celebrates International Day of the Girl Child

Glo Foundation, the social investment arm of Globacom, has urged girls across the country to place more premium on their menstrual health in order to grow into confident adults and also face the future without being bogged down by challenges. The...

How Nigerian Police Were Manipulated By Ex-Bank Manager’s Estranged Wife, In-Law To Settle Personal Dispute In Collusion With GTBank

SaharaReporters has carried out an extensive investigation that revealed shocking details of how very powerful Nigerians in position of authority and wealthy individuals use men and officers of the Nigerian Police Force to recover debts, land...

Dafeamekpor threatens legal action over GAF enlistment age limit

Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has announced his intention to take legal action against the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) if it fails to review the maximum age requirement for enlistment....

Glo Marks International Day Of The Girl Child With Health Activities Across Nigeria

Girls across the country have been urged to focus more on their menstrual health in order to grow into adulthood with confidence and also face the future without being held back by challenges. Glo Foundation, the social investment arm of Globacom,...

Edo State Government Issues Final Warning To Land Grabbers at ‘Coral City’

The Edo State Government, has issued final waring to land grabbers and encroachers on a parcel of land, popularly called Coral City at the Obagie acquisition, Benin city, urging the encroachers to desist from selling, building, or buying any land...

How proscription of trade unions was fought under military, civilian regimes in Nigeria

A fortnight ago, a group asked me to recuse myself from defending the National Union of Petroleum and Gas Workers (NUPENG). Others called me names for pointing out that the Trade Union Act has imposed a duty on employers to accord recognition to...