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The famous Nigerian actress Régina Daniels made disturbing revelations on social media. She accuses her husband, senator and businessman Ned Nwoko, of domestic violence, marital rape and false imprisonment. In a long, distressing post, Régina Daniels said she is living a “marital ordeal” with her husband Ned Nwoko. The 25-year-old actress, known for her roles […]
Nigerian actress Regina Daniels reacted strongly to the drug-use accusations leveled against her by her husband, billionaire and senator Ned Nwoko. In a post that went viral, the star says her husband is trying to manipulate her and divert attention from the real problem in their relationship. Things have broken down between Regina Daniels and […]
Content creator Alain Kenneth won the title of “TikToker of the Year Benin 2025” at the Àràwò Ambassadeur Awards 2025 gala this Saturday, November 8, 2025. Alain Kenneth was crowned best TikToker of the year in Benin at the Àràwò Awards 2025. The event, organized by Oressan Entertainment at the Pavillon du Lac, brought together […]
Young Malian influencer Mariam Cissé, followed by nearly 95,000 followers on TikTok, was cold-bloodedly executed by suspected jihadists on Friday, November 7, 2025, in Tonka, in the Timbuktu region. The young woman was known for her videos supporting the Malian army and celebrating her hometown. Mariam Cissé, a young TikToker in her twenties from northern […]
The 7th matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1, played over the weekend of 8 and 9 November 2025, once again lived up to expectations, with closely contested fixtures and a top of the table that remains tightly packed. SOBEMAP FC, the surprising leaders of the championship, were held to a draw (1-1) by Damissa but keep […]
One of the two people arrested in connection with a case of forged proxies intended to obtain tax clearance certificates was placed in custody on Friday, November 7, 2025. Presented to the special prosecutor of the CRIET, the suspect is being prosecuted for forgery, use of forged documents and electoral fraud. The case of forged […]
The Dada Gbèzè artist was sentenced to 12 months in prison, with an order for immediate detention, for defamation against Juliette Gbaguidi, also known as Beauté Ronde. The singer affectionately nicknamed “Zèguèzougou” from Aklamkpa and several co-defendants are accused of defaming cultural promoter Juliette Gbaguidi, known by the pseudonym Beauté Ronde. The Cotonou Court of […]
Touched during the league at the end of October and operated on in early November, Cédric Hountondji will miss AFCON 2025 in Morocco. Another blow for the Beninese defender, already absent from the 2019 edition, and a significant loss for the Cheetahs as the big continental event approaches. Less than two months before the kick-off […]
For their debut in the 2025 UFOA-B U20 Women’s Cup, Benin’s Amazons fell to the Ghanaian title-holders. Beaten 2-0 in Adjohoun, Abdoulaye Ouzérou’s players will need to quickly pull themselves together before facing Nigeria in their second match. The U20 Amazons’ campaign in the 2025 UFOA-B Cup began with a setback. Facing Ghana’s Black Princesses, […]
The Canal Olympia cinema in Wologuèdè hosted, this Thursday, the highly anticipated preview of season 2 of Apparence, the Beninese series that has won the hearts of African audiences. Amid applause, laughter and emotion, viewers were able to discover the first two episodes of this new season. Nearly a year after the resounding success of […]
The High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA) issued a warning to Life TV columnist Isabelle Vovor after remarks deemed offensive made during the “Petit Poteau Politique” program on November 4, 2025. On November 4, 2025, during the “Petit Poteau Politique” program broadcast on Life TV, a columnist made remarks considered inappropriate toward her guest, Mr. […]
The Public Prosecutor at the Abidjan Court of First Instance announced, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, the opening of a judicial inquiry against Damana Adia, aka “Pickass”, 2nd Vice‑President of the Strategic and Political Council of the African Peoples’ Party–Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI). The associate of former president Laurent Gbagbo is being prosecuted on several counts, […]
Léopold Zinsou, candidat titulaire de l’Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UPR) dans l’arrondissement de Godomey pour les élections communales du 11 janvier 2026, est décédé ce jeudi 6 novembre 2025 des suites d’une crise, selon des sources proches de sa famille. Sad news for the Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UPR). Léopold Zinsou, the UPR’s main candidate […]
The renowned Nigerian imam Sheikh Ahmad Gumi predicted that a Muslim will one day lead the United States. This prediction comes after the historic election of Zohran Mamdani, New York’s first Muslim mayor. Nigerian imam Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, an influential figure on Nigeria’s religious and political scene, has once again sparked controversy on social media. […]
The Tribunal de première instance de Calavi examined on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, a case of motorcycle theft involving a tenant. Despite the presence of surveillance footage, the judge found the evidence insufficient to rule. A young tenant, charged with motorcycle theft, appeared for acts that occurred in one of the neighborhoods of the commune […]
Ahead of the November international break, Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, has called up an extended squad of 30 players. A list made up of the usual veterans and promising new faces. Benin is entering the final phase of its preparations for AFCON 2025, and Gernot Rohr has chosen to shake things up. The Franco-German coach […]
Nigerian actress Regina Daniels shared a message on Facebook in which she welcomes the reconciliation of her parents, who had long been estranged. A rapprochement she calls a “miracle” because it occurred during the prolonged detention of her brother and sister in Abuja. Two former sworn enemies reunited solely for their daughter’s happiness. That’s how […]
Alternate MP Chabi‑Barka Bekourou Nadjibh resigned from the party Les Démocrates on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Another blow for the opposition party Les Démocrates. The alternate MP for the 8th electoral constituency, Chabi-Barka Bekourou Nadjibh, announced his resignation with immediate effect. In an official letter addressed to the party president, the substitute lawmaker explains his […]
The Constitutional Court has given the green light to the Commission Électorale Nationale Autonome (CENA) to modify the timetable for the 2026 legislative elections. Following a special plenary hearing held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the high court approved the postponement of the candidate filing period, now scheduled for November 15 to 19. Benin’s electoral […]
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr Patrice TALON, President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government. The following decisions were made : I- Regulatory measures. I-1. Transmission to the National Assembly, for examination and vote, of the draft law establishing the Forests and Wildlife Code […]
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, 05 November 2025, under the presidency of Mr. Patrice TALON, President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government. Here are the main decisions: REGULATORY MEASURES Submission to the National Assembly, for review and vote, of the draft law establishing the Forests and Wildlife Code in the […]
During a media appearance on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, President Patrice Talon made revelations about Beninese politics. “…it’s something I never wanted to bring up in such detail, because I think, as President Yayi Boni himself says, that this kind of intrigue can be handled without the public discovering the inside story, details that, to […]
Nigerian actress Rita Daniels, Regina Daniels’ mother, broke her silence after two of her children were arrested by Senator Ned Nwoko, her daughter’s husband. She accuses the politician of ingratitude and emotional abuse. Regina Daniels’ mother reacted strongly to the arrest of two of her children — the actress’s older brother and sister — by […]
The CAF unveiled the full schedule for CAN 2025 this Tuesday. The African tournament will take place in Morocco, from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. We now know the official schedule for CAN 2025. The tournament’s full program was released this Tuesday by CAF on its official channels. The opening match will pit […]
