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The Turkish club Galatasaray is believed to have set the release clause for Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen at €80 million, targeted by Barça to prepare for the post-Lewandowski. Galatasaray does not intend to undersell Victor Osimhen. According to several Turkish media outlets, including Haberlisin, the Istanbul club would have set the release clause for his […]
Eligible for Nigeria and Austria, Borussia Dortmund midfielder Chukwuemeka would be in advanced talks with the Austrian Football Federation ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Carney Chukwuemeka could soon decide on his international future. The former Chelsea midfielder, now at Borussia Dortmund, would be close to opting for Austria, according to The Athletic. Aged 22, […]
Under contract with Nigeria until 2027, the Super Eagles’ head coach Eric Chelle is on Marseille’s shortlist after the departure of Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi, who was fired this Wednesday. Eric Chelle, the current head coach of the Super Eagles, is among the profiles studied by Olympique de Marseille to succeed Roberto De Zerbi. […]
Despite the attention sparked by the Super Eagles’ run at AFCON 2025, the Nigerian Football Federation says that their coach, Eric Chelle, who is still under contract for another year, will not be leaving his post. The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) made a point of putting an end to the speculation surrounding Eric Chelle’s future. […]
Nigerian singer Tems becomes the first African artist to have seven songs on the Billboard Hot 100, confirming her global status. The Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, globally known as Tems, continues to push the boundaries for African artists. A Grammy Award winner, she has become the first African female artist to have seven songs on […]
The Nigeria coach, Eric Chelle, praised the impeccable mentality of his forward Victor Osimhen, the first to arrive at training and promoted to vice-captain of the Super Eagles. The Super Eagles coach, Éric Chelle, did not stint in praise for Victor Osimhen, hailing the exemplary attitude of the Nigerian forward at training. Asked about the […]
Elected to lead the National Assembly on Sunday, February 8, 2026, Joseph Fifamè Djogbénou delivered an inaugural speech that was both sober, well-structured, and full of commitments. Before his peers, the new President of the National Assembly framed his mandate around responsibility, institutional continuity, and service to the Nation. From the outset of his remarks, […]
The President of the National Assembly of Benin, Joseph Fifamè Djogbénou, presided, on Monday, February 9, 2026, over the first official ceremony of raising the colors of the tenth legislature, in the presence of the Parliament’s administrative staff, at the institution’s headquarters. After the performance of the national anthem, L’Aube nouvelle, the President of the […]
Having just been installed and endowed with its Bureau, the tenth legislature of the National Assembly has taken a new, decisive step in its functioning. On Sunday, February 8, 2026, the deputies proceeded to designate the presidents of the five standing committees, key bodies tasked with structuring and guiding parliamentary work for the next seven […]
The Avogbanna arrondissement police station, in the Bohicon municipality, carried out the arrest of two individuals as part of an investigation that led to the discovery of a vehicle reported stolen in Ouidah. The facts came to light following a report from residents of the Zoungoudo neighborhood, intrigued by the presence of a craftsman painting, […]
The official rank-pinning ceremony for General of the Army Bertin Bada took place in the afternoon of Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Ministry of National Defense. On this occasion, the senior officer was promoted to the rank of Air Army General, the highest rank in the military hierarchy. This historic promotion makes Bertin Bada […]
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) held on Monday, February 9, 2026, a session dedicated to validating the specimen of the single-ballot for the presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026. The meeting took place in the institution’s conference room, in the presence of representatives of the candidates in the race.The Wadagni–Talata presidential ticket was […]
Police Commissioner Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhoundé appeared on Monday, February 9, 2026 before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). He is charged with incitement to hatred and rebellion, as well as illegal possession of firearms, following the dissemination of a video deemed controversial, published the day after the attempted coup d’État […]
In Koussiguou, in the commune of Natitingou, the gold mining operation turned into a tragedy on the night of February 5, 2026. An explosion that occurred in an artisanal gold mining gallery triggered a collapse, trapping several people. According to local sources, the provisional toll stands at one dead and several injured, some in serious […]
A tragedy occurred on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at General Education College 3 in Kétou. A student in the Première D class died after taking part in a blood donation drive organized at the school by a non-governmental organization. According to information reported by Véridique Info, as reported by Bénin News, several students took part […]
The 10th legislature is now officially installed. With the establishment of Parliament, a new phase of the institutional calendar opens at the local level. In the municipalities, attention now turns to the upcoming installation of the municipal councils and the designation of mayors and their deputies. This phase, awaited by political actors as well as […]
A rare and violent tragedy has bereaved the commune of Glazoué, in the Collines Department, during the night from Friday, February 6 to Saturday, February 7, 2026. The events occurred in Assanté, a village in the Gbanlin Fifadji neighborhood, more precisely in the hamlet of Djahoudjihoué.According to information gathered on site, a dispute among cattle […]
The tenth legislature of Benin’s National Assembly is now fully operational. Following the session dedicated to setting up the Parliamentary Bureau, Honourable Joseph Fifamè Djogbénou was elected President of the National Assembly, thus marking a major new institutional milestone for the Beninese Parliament. This election marks the culmination of the process of installing deputies elected […]
The tenth legislature of Benin’s National Assembly was officially inaugurated on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Palace of the Governors in Porto-Novo. The ceremony was held in accordance with the provisions of Article 153.2, paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Constitution, as well as Articles 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 of […]
Limited by a hamstring injury, Victor Osimhen nevertheless shone in Morocco, to the point of earning a place in the tournament’s Team of the Tournament, despite delicate fitness management, according to Nigeria coach Eric Chelle. The Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, revealed that Victor Osimhen played the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations while physically hampered. […]
Asked about the best teammate of his career, the former Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony named Yaya Touré, praising the intelligence and power of the former Manchester City midfielder. Wilfried Bony has spoken. Asked about the best teammate of his career, the former Stoke City forward did not name Didier Drogba, though an icon of […]
The Nigerian musician Matthew Ogundele, along with three members of his team and a blogger, were found dead in Ajah, Lagos, according to local media. An investigation has been opened to determine the exact circumstances of this tragedy. Gospel musician Matthew Ogundele and three members of his entourage were found dead in a recording studio […]
Leading the championship, SOBEMAP slips but remains atop the Benin Ligue 1 standings, while Coton FC missed the chance to seize the throne after a defeat by Loto-Popo. The 17th matchday of the Benin championship delivered its verdict this weekend, and the tension was at its peak until the final whistle. While the leader, AS […]
Less than two months before the presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026, the Benin Constitutional Court announced, this Friday, February 6, 2026, the opening of a broad recruitment campaign for electoral delegates tasked with ensuring observation of the ballot across the entire national territory. In a statement signed by the institution’s secretary-general, the call […]
