Oba Ehengbuda Spent most of his reign stopping rebellions led by local chiefs. Image caption, This brass plaque shows the Oba, or King, of Benin and his attendants. Why do you think the Oba is ...

Following the persistent insecurity that has taken its toll on the Southeast region, affecting businesses, individuals, and school children, many indigenes from communities and towns in the region are ...

Two associates of Benin’s president have been sentenced to 20 years in prison for plotting a coup in the small West African ...

While Benin has been among the most stable democracies in Africa, opposition leaders and human rights organizations have accused Talon of using the justice system to attack his political opponents ...

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has directed the chiefs, priests, and priestesses of various deities in the Benin Kingdom to place curses on those who misuse and abuse the kingdom's revered customs and ...

Innovation and a strong reform drive have strengthened Benin’s resilience to regional and global challenges and supported progress toward meeting the Sustainable Development Goals. Despite challenges, ...

Cotonou (AFP) – A court in Benin on Thursday sentenced two former ... Boko, who had hinted at a potential run to succeed Talon, and his fellow co-defendants were accused of plotting a coup ...

The kingdom of Benin began in the 900s. Learn about the kingdom, how it was ruled and when it ended. What was life like in Benin? What was life like in Benin city? Find out what goods people ...

They had a light-hearted interaction; however, Junaid thinks he got carried away at that moment. In a recent interview, Junaid regretted his remarks about his father and ex-wives.