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Monday, 31 August–Friday, 4 September 2026
👋🏾 Welcome to a new week in Benin City.
We’re saying goodbye to August and walking into September with a full week ahead. I’ve checked the local listings and pulled together the events, opportunities and films worth knowing about—so you don’t have to chase flyers around the internet.
Your week in Benin City
Monday, 31 August
A week-long gathering featuring worship, teaching and guest ministers, including GUC, Bidemi Olaoba, Sound of Salem and Apostle Michael Orokpo.
🗓️ Monday, 31 August–Sunday, 6 September
🕘 Morning session: 8am
🕘 Evening session: 3pm
📍 RACAi City of David, KM 10 Benin–Sapele Road, Obe, Benin City
🎟️ Free
📞 Call 0803 951 1223 or 0916 878 7728
Tuesday, 1 September
The conference continues with morning and evening sessions for anyone who could not attend on opening day.
🗓️ Tuesday, 1 September
🕘 8am and 3pm
📍 RACAi City of David, KM 10 Benin–Sapele Road, Obe, Benin City
🎟️ Free
📞 Call 0803 951 1223 or 0916 878 7728
Wednesday, 2 September
Midweek sessions continue with worship, teaching and community.
🗓️ Wednesday, 2 September
🕘 8am and 3pm
📍 RACAi City of David, KM 10 Benin–Sapele Road, Obe, Benin City
🎟️ Free
📞 Call 0803 951 1223 or 0916 878 7728
Thursday, 3 September
The week-long gathering continues with its regular morning and evening programme.
🗓️ Thursday, 3 September
🕘 8am and 3pm
📍 RACAi City of David, KM 10 Benin–Sapele Road, Obe, Benin City
🎟️ Free
📞 Call 0803 951 1223 or 0916 878 7728
Prophet Chuks Tony Ojenamuo and Divine Confirmation Ministry begin a free three-day prophetic crusade in Benin City.
🗓️ Thursday, 3–Saturday, 5 September
🕘 Thursday and Friday: 12pm
🕘 Saturday: 8am
📍 Baptist Convention Ground Hall, No. 1 TV Road, behind Oliha Market, off Siluko Road, Benin City
🎟️ Free
📞 Call 0912 303 2009, 0807 536 1857 or 0902 115 6902
Friday, 4 September
Friday adds a late-night Shekinah Night to the regular morning and evening sessions.
🗓️ Friday, 4 September
🕘 Morning session: 8am
🕘 Evening session: 3pm
🕘 Shekinah Night: 9pm
📍 RACAi City of David, KM 10 Benin–Sapele Road, Obe, Benin City
🎟️ Free
📞 Call 0803 951 1223 or 0916 878 7728
The second day of the three-day prophetic gathering begins at noon.
🗓️ Friday, 4 September
🕘 12pm
📍 Baptist Convention Ground Hall, No. 1 TV Road, behind Oliha Market, off Siluko Road, Benin City
🎟️ Free
📞 Call 0912 303 2009, 0807 536 1857 or 0902 115 6902
Unvailed — “Fullness”
A free Friday morning gathering centred on the theme “Fullness.”
🗓️ Friday, 4 September
🕘 9am
📍 Graceland The Full Gospel Ministry, Okhuoromi, before Smooth Filling Station, along Irhirhi Road, Benin City
🎟️ Free
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Jobs, training & opportunities
Still open
UNIBEN is recruiting for numerous academic, administrative, technical, healthcare, ICT and support positions.
Available roles include Administrative Assistant, Accountant, Executive Officer, Laboratory Technologist, Architect, Engineer, Community Health Technician, Senior Driver, Procurement Officer and several teaching positions.
💼 Full-time employment
📍 University of Benin, Benin City
🎓 Qualifications vary from SSCE, NCE and OND to HND, bachelor’s and postgraduate degrees
⏰ The advert runs for six weeks from 27 August 2026
🔗 View the vacancies and apply
Now showing on the big screen
The Dog Stars
A post-apocalyptic action story about a pilot trying to survive after a virus wipes out most of humanity.
Tad and the Magic Lamp
A family-friendly animated adventure filled with magic, friendship and close calls.
King Kosoko: The Battle for Lagos
A Yoruba historical drama tracing Kosoko’s journey from a threatened child to a formidable prince.
Ikenga: The Last Festival
A cultural drama about honour, sacred traditions and a peaceful kingdom facing a serious test.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Peter Parker returns to full-time hero duty as growing pressure draws him into a dangerous new conflict.
🎬 Showtimes and ticket prices change daily, so check with your preferred cinema before heading out.
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