Benin
Netherlands set to return Nigeria’s ‘Benin bronzes’
The Netherlands has disclosed that it is returning over 100 “Benin Bronzes” British troops looted from Nigeria in the late 19th century. The ancient sculptures, which ended up in a Dutch museum, were taken by the British in 1897 from the Kingdom of Benin. They include depictions of royal figures and animals. The looted treasures […]
Fulfill electoral promises, Oba of Benin tells Okpebholo
Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on Tuesday, charged the Edo State governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo to fulfill his electoral promises to the people of the state. Oba Ewuare II gave the advice when Okpebholo and the deputy governor-elect, Dennis Idahosa, visited his palace in Benin City to show the Oba their Certificates of Return. The […]
Togo, Benin owe Nigeria $14m for electricity – FG
None of the four international bilateral customers being supplied by the power generation companies in the Nigerian electricity supply industry made payment against the cumulative invoice of $14.19m issued by the market operator for services rendered in the first quarter of 2024. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission revealed this in a report sighted by our […]
Family seeks justice for 22-year-old UNIBEN graduate beaten, raped to death in Edo
The family of Adekolure is in mourning after the brutal murder of their 22-year-old daughter, Idowu Glory, who was found dead and severely beaten near their home in Benin, Edo State. According to reports, Glory had left her home on June 13, 2024, to attend to some matters at the University of Benin and never […]
BREAKING: Benin defeat Nigeria in crucial World Cup qualifier
The Cheetahs of Benin on Monday defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match. The loss means the Super Eagles remain without a victory in four matches in the qualifying series, after drawing their first three games. Details later… Affairs TV News Click Here to Join our WhatsApp Group […]
Nigerian Govt hands over looted artefacts returned by Germany to Oba of Benin
The Federal Government has handed over two looted artefacts returned by Germany to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, in Benin City. DAILY POST reports that the artefacts were returned to Nigeria and initially kept in the custody of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, NCMM, in 2022. The Director-General of NCMM, Mr […]
2026 WCQ: Benin Republic to tackle Super Eagles in Abidjan
Benin will entertain neighbours Nigeria at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan in June. The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday four tie has been moved to Abidjan after the Benin Football Federation failed to provide a suitable ground to host the game. It will be a return to familiar territory for the Super Eagles, […]
Finally FG Suspends Accreditation Of Degree Certificates From Benin, Togo
The Federal Government has announced the suspension of evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates from the neighbouring Benin Republic and Togo. The suspension followed an investigative report by an online newspaper, which unravelled a Cotonou-based University, which issued a degree certificate to an undercover Journalist within six weeks. In a statement on Tuesday, signed by […]