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Giving Stone of Destiny to Scotland set Elgin Marbles row rolling
The Times
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The return of the Stone of Destiny to Scotland would herald a spate of restitution claims, civil servants warned in the 1990s, as they criticised John Major, then the prime minister, for “setting a precedent”. A government file released at the...
Ganduje’s Resignation In Tandem With Party’s Evolution — APC Govs
National Network
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July 3, 2025
The All Progressive Congress (APC) governors under the aegis of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) have unanimously welcomed the resignation of the National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Ganduje, saying it aligns with the party’s “continued...
Progressive Governors’ Forum Endorses Re-Election Of President Tinubu
ITV
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June 30, 2025
South-South Governors under the platform of the All Progressives Congress at the weekend held a stakeholders’ meeting in Benin City, the Edo State capital. The Progressive Governors’ stakeholders’ meeting endorsed the re-election of President Bola...
Residents Of Erosion-Prone Areas In Benin Face Untold Hardship This Rainy Season
ITV
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June 30, 2025
Residents of flood-prone areas in Benin City are groaning under possible sack from their homes and business premises as they have been submerged in heavy floods following torrential rains. Deborah Ogbeifun, who visited some of the worst-hit...
Niger's Prime Minister Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 As Country Eyes Increased Oil Exports
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 30, 2025/APO Group/ -- Mahamane Lamine Zeine, Prime Minister of the Republic of Niger, has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference as a...
Benjamin Egbaji: Rights group raises alarm over detained Nigerian Pastor in Benin Republic
Daily Post
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June 30, 2025
The International Director of Dynamic Ambassadors for Social Transformation and Orientation Initiatives (DASTOI), Ayobamidele Kehinde, has raised an alarm over the deteriorating health and continued detention of a Nigerian clergyman, Pastor...
The Return Of The Stolen Artefacts
Leadership
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July 3, 2025
On June 19, 2025, Nigeria achieved a historic milestone as 119 Benin Bronzes were formally repatriated by the Netherlands, marking the largest single batch of artefacts returned since the global restitution movement began. These invaluable...
Igbinedion, NAPTIP Laud NDLEA’s Anti-Drug Campaign In Edo
New Telegraph
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July 3, 2025
The Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, and the Benin Zonal Commander of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Barrister Sam Offiah, have commended the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law...
100 looted Benin Bronzes returned
Independent (Uganda)
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June 30, 2025
The Benin Bronzes were stolen from Africa during colonial times ART | AGENCIES | It took more than a century but they are finally home. The Netherlands have returned 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, nearly 130 years after they were looted by British...
Coalition of Governments Unites Behind Strict Trade Protections For Shark and Ray Species Freefalling Toward Extinction: Including Iconic Whale Sharks and Manta Rays
Newswise
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June 30, 2025
Link to Photos of Shark and Ray Species Newswise — New York, June 30, 2025 – Urgently needed proposals to protect the world’s most threatened shark and ray species that are freefalling toward extinction, including whale sharks, oceanic whitetips,...
The global fallout of Trump’s travel bans
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 3, 2025
President Donald Trump’s sweeping orders banning citizens of 12 countries, international students, and his threats to ban Nigeria and 35 other countries from travelling to the United States—whether anchored under the guise of national security,...
US Museum of Fine Arts Boston Returns Two Looted Artworks to Oba of Benin
Arise News
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June 30, 2025
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), at the weekend returned two works of art from the Benin Kingdom to His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, in a ceremony at the Nigeria House in New York City, which houses both the permanent...
Togo’s political crisis risks spilling over into West Africa – Security Analyst warns
Joy FM
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June 30, 2025
Since August, Togo's opposition has organised regular protests against demanding the departure of embattled President Faure Gnassingbe, whose family has ruled this west African nation for five decades. By MATTEO FRASCHINI KOFFI (AFP/File) Togo’s...
MFA Boston Returns Looted Artifacts to Oba of Benin
This Day
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June 30, 2025
Yinka Olatunbosun The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), today returned two works of art from the Benin Kingdom to His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, in a ceremony at the Nigeria House in New York City, which houses both the...
US Museum Returns Looted Artworks to Benin Kingdom
This Day
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June 30, 2025
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), at the weekend returned two works of art from the Benin Kingdom to His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, in a ceremony at the Nigeria House in New York City, which...
Okpebholo affirms commitment to Edo youth empowerment
Punch
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July 3, 2025
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, said that his administration has given youths of the state all the necessary tools and created an enabling environment for them to thrive in their various fields of endeavour. The governor...
South-South APC Governors, Leaders Endorse Tinubu for Second Term
The Herald
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June 29, 2025
Governors and key leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria’s South-South region have officially endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, citing his ongoing reforms and leadership as reasons for their support...
Accra Hearts of Oak announce offseason schedule featuring President’s Cup showdown and Eko International Tournament
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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June 29, 2025
By: Kwame Bediako Accra Hearts of Oak has announced an updated offseason schedule, with the team preparing to participate in the upcoming Eko International Tournament in Nigeria. The tournament features eight teams from various countries and...
President Federation Cup: Sanwo-Olu, other governors to storm Lagos for grand finale
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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June 28, 2025
Nigeria’s National Cup final on Saturday in Lagos will bring together the crème de la crème of the nation’s political, football and entertainment industries, with four States chief executives already confirmed to be in attendance. Governor...
South-south APC governors, party leaders endorse Tinubu for 2027 re-election
The Cable
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June 29, 2025
Governors and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the south-south geopolitical zone have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office. In a statement by Fred Itua, chief press secretary to Edo governor, the endorsement...