The Benin Republic has summoned a Nigerien diplomat following accusations by Niger’s junta leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, alleging that Benin is backing terrorist activities in West Africa. The move, announced on Tuesday by Benin’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is a formal protest against what Benin describes as baseless and inflammatory claims. In a statement on X, … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has fined the Beninese Football Federation $30,000 for non-cooperation during their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda. According to CAF Disciplinary Board, a fine of $5,000 is for violating article 45 of the CAF Disciplinary Code, while $50,000 is for misconduct by officials at the end … Read more
No fewer than 12 senior members of Benin Republic national electoral management body, Commission Electorale Nationale Autonomie (CENA), are currently in Nigeria to understudy the country’s electoral processes. The 12-member CENA delegation, led by its President, Dr Sacca Lafia, was received by Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, at the commission’s … Read more
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has assured the Chairman of Commission Electorale Nationale Autonomie (CENA) Of Benin Republic, Sacca Lafia, of support ahead of the country’s 2026 general elections. INEC Chair, Yakubu, said this as Sacca Lafia led a delegation of CENA members to understudy Nigeria’s electoral law and … Read more
Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr has predicted that Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman will win the CAF African Player of The Year Award. Recall that the Nigerian international has been included in the final nominees for the CAF Men’s Player of the Year. Lookman had an exemplary year for both club and country. The 27-year-old … Read more
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will battle Benin Republic or Sierra Leone for a place at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Benin Republic and Sierra Leone will clash in a first round fixture in February, 2025. The winner of the contest will face Nigeria in the second round in October, 2025. Read Also:CAF … Read more
Finally, the Federal Government of Nigeria has terminated the appointments of civil servants who obtained degrees from private universities in Benin Republic and Togo between 2017 and now. The decision stems from concerns about the credibility of degrees awarded by tertiary institutions in these countries. Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations … Read more