Benin Republic

The two-year escape of suspected drug kingpin, Festus Ibewuike, also known as Chidibest Ibewuike, has ended after operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) tracked him down and secured his arrest in Cotonou, Benin Republic.

July 12, (THEWILL) — Nigeria's Flamingos have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after defeating Benin 5-3 in the second leg of their qualifying tie on Saturday, completing an 8-5 aggregate victory. Coach Akeem Busari's...

January 05, (THEWILL) — Egypt advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after defeating Benin 3-1 in a match that required extra time. Marwan Attia contributed both a goal and an assist, whilst Yasser Ibrahim and Mohamed Salah...

December 09, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the National Assembly to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin following Sunday’s failed coup attempt in Cotonou. The request was contained in a letter read...

December 08, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for their swift intervention in thwarting a coup attempt in neighbouring Benin Republic on Sunday, following an urgent request for military assistance from the Beninese...

December 07, (THEWILL) — The Benin Republic Government has announced that the country’s armed forces successfully foiled a coup attempt by a group of soldiers who sought to “destabilize the state” on Sunday. Interior Minister Alassane Seidou, in a...

December 07, (THEWILL) — A group of military officers led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri on Sunday announced a coup live on national television, declaring the removal of President Patrice Talon following a reported attack on his residence...

September 26, (THEWILL) – Authorities in Benin Republic have arrested three persons including a Presidential Guard Commander, a former Sports minister, Oswald Homeky and a businessman, Olivier Boko, over allegations of plotting a coup against President Patrice Talon. Elonm Mario...

August 25, (THEWILL) – Nigerian club El Kanemi Warriors suffered a surprising defeat in Saturday's CAF Confederation Cup first round. The team lost 2-1 to Dadje, a newcomer to continental football, at home in Benin. Dadje progressed with a 3-2...

December 06, (THEWILL) - The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), sitting in Abuja, has ordered the government of the Republic of Benin to pay Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday...