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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...
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...
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...
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, Gbajabiamila To Grace Final
Complete Sports
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June 27, 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...
President Federation Cup: Four governors, Gbajabiamila, entertainment icons to grace finale
Premium Times
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June 27, 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...
Benin Vice President Meets Qatari Charge D'affaires
MENAFN
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June 27, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) HE Vice President of the Republic of Benin Mariam Chabi Talata met with Acting Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of the State of Qatar to Benin Safar bin Mohammed Al Hajri. The meeting dealt with discussing bilateral cooperation...
Auchi Poly Mass Comm Class Of 2006 Holds Maiden Reunion In Benin
Daily Independent
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June 29, 2025
1 BENIN – The Alumni Association of Mass Communication Students (AMCOS) Class of 2006, Auchi Polytechnic, has held its maiden reunion, bringing together classmates nearly two decades after graduation for a weekend of reflection, reconnection and...
APC chieftain urges social media influencer to stop promoting hate against governor
Eagle Online
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June 29, 2025
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Amb. Frankie Ehimuan Aire, has called on a popular social media influencer, Albert Obazee to desist from publishing materials that are capable of sowing hate against Governor Monday...
Abakaliki FC’s Team Bus Involved In Accident After Losing President Federation Cup Final
Naija News
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June 29, 2025
The accident happened hours after Abakaliki FC suffered a 4-3 defeat on penalties in the President Federation Cup final against Kwara United at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos on Saturday, June 28. A statement from the Nigeria National League (NNL)...
South South governors, APC leaders endorse Tinubu for 2027
The Sun Nigeria
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June 29, 2025
From Tony Osauzo, Benin Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors and leaders of the party in the South South have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term of office. The position of the...
Boston museum returns looted artefacts to Oba of Benin
Punch
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June 29, 2025
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston has returned two historic works of art looted from the Benin Kingdom in 1897 to the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba Ewuare II. “The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), today returned two works of art from the Benin Kingdom...
International players selected in 2025 Draft
NBA
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Frenchmen Joan Beringer (left) and Nolan Traore were both selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Eleven international players from six countries were selected in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft presented by State Farm. A total...
Oba of Benin backs Tinubu as APC governors visit Edo
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 29, 2025
Oba of Benin backs Tinubu as APC governors visit Edo Michael Egbejule, Benin City The Oba of Benin, HRM Ewuare II, has called on governors to support President Bola Tinubu by fostering peace and unity across the country, regardless of political,...
APC governors reaffirm commitment to Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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June 29, 2025
The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), Saturday, concluded a two-day strategic regional meeting in Benin City, Edo state capital, hosted by the Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo. Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) engaged in deep...
Oba Of Benin Urges State Governors To Project Nigeria’s Unity
Daily Independent
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June 29, 2025
1 Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, CFR, has called on Nigeria Governors to support President Bola Tinubu by projecting peace and unity across the federation, irrespective of their political, religious and ethnic inclinations. Oba Ewuare II made the call...
Igbinedion promises major upgrade for Benin Recreation Club
Punch
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June 29, 2025
The Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, has pledged to give the Benin Recreation Club, a major facelift within the next 12 months. Igbinedion made the promise in Benin on Saturday during the commissioning of a newly remodelled...
Morocco’s US$1.3b Atlantic trade corridor aims to bridge Africa’s divides, but security and politics remain hurdles
Malay Mail
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June 29, 2025
EL ARGOUB, June 29 — A planned trade corridor linking the landlocked Sahel to the Atlantic is at the heart of an ambitious Moroccan project to tackle regional instability and consolidate its grip on disputed Western Sahara. The “Atlantic...
Support Tinubu's unity efforts, Oba of Benin urges govs
Punch
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June 29, 2025
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has called on state governors to support President Bola Tinubu by promoting peace and unity across the country, regardless of political, religious, or ethnic affiliations. According to a press statement issued by his...