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National Basketball Association (NBA) Rosters Feature Record 135 International Players From Record-Tying 43 Countries Across Six Continents
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) NEW YORK, United States of America, October 22, 2025/APO Group/ -- Opening-Night Rosters Feature More Than 55 Players Who Were Either Born in Africa or Have at Least One Parent from Africa Fifth Consecutive...
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Abimbola Olashore: As Kids, We Used to Sit on NTA’sFloor for Tales By Moonlight
The Chief Executive Officer of Lead Capital Limited, Mr. Abimbola Olashore, who is also the President of Council of the Nigeria British Chamber of Commerce, takes a nostalgic look at his childhood and life lessons in this engaging conversation....
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Ex-Edo Labour Party governorship aspirant resigns from party
BENIN CITY – A former Labour Party (LP) governorship aspirant in Edo State, Hon. Ernest Abegbe, has announced his resignation from the party, citing the lingering internal crisis within its ranks. In a statement personally signed and dated October...
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Governor Okpebholo extols Oba of Benin on birthday, coronation anniversary
Governor Monday Okpebholo has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on the occasion of his birthday and ninth coronation anniversary. Mr Okpebholo extolled the Oba’s firm commitment to preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Edo people...
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India's rice exporters aim to tap into opportunities worth ₹1.80 lakh cr, sign MoUs worth ₹25,000 cr
India's rice exporters aim to unlock ₹1.80 lakh crore in new rice import markets and sign export MoUs worth ₹25,000 crore at the upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 on October 30-31 in New Delhi. The government has...
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Okpebholo Cautions MOWAA Against Encroachment On Edo Specialist Hospital Land
Follow Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Wednesday seriously frowned at the encroachment on the Edo Specialist Hospital land by the management of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), issuing a stern warning that his administration would...
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Educational Stakeholders, Benin City Residents Commend Governor Okpebholo’s Directive On Compulsory Teaching Of Edo Indigenous Languages
Reactions have continued to trail the directive by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, mandating the compulsory teaching of Edo indigenous languages in schools across the state. The Governor’s decision follows the recent Federal...
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From Equal Kingdoms to the Myth of the “Dark Continent”
Introduction: The Invention of a Lie Every empire tells stories about itself — and about those it conquers. The story Europe told about Africa may be the most devastating lie ever written. The previous essays restored the record of Africa’s...
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Governor hails Oba of Benin’s impactful leadership
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on the occasion of his birthday and 9th coronation anniversary. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Benin by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to...
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Rotary Club Organises Free Vaccination For Babies To Prevent Polio
The need for parents to prevent deformities in their children took center stage as the world marked Polio Day in Benin City. The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady of Edo State, Mrs. Edesiri Okpebholo-Amani, made the call during a programme...
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How Governor Okpebholo reclaimed a state once held hostage by fear, by Fred Itua
There was a time, not too long ago, when the mention of Benin City stirred unease. Streets once alive with commerce and culture had become theatres of fear, haunted by the menace of cult clashes, street assassinations, and senseless violence. The...
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Dr. Kingsley Agyemang Urges African Lawmakers to End Health Injustice
Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has urged African lawmakers to take decisive legislative action to bridge the continent’s widening healthcare gap and ensure that access to quality health services becomes a...
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WC Qualifiers: South African Stars Praise Osimhen After Benin Hat-Trick
101 By Oscar Okhifo South African footballers have heaped praise on Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen following his brilliant hat-trick in Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin Republic in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers....
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Senator Neda Imasuen Launches Grassroots Football Talent Hunt
Against the persistent calls to empower Edo youths through sporting activities, the Senator representing Edo South Senatorial district, Senator Neda Imasuen, has launched the Benin Unity Cup, a grassroots football initiative aimed at discovering...
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Oborevwori Reaffirms Delta’s Partnership With The Church For Sustainable Devt
Follow Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to maintaining a strong partnership with the church in driving the state’s sustainable development agenda. Speaking in Bomadi during a Mass to...
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“Go and learn how to talk like a leader”-Amaju Pinnick responded to the South African Minister of Sports’ statement that Nigeria must not go to the World Cup
“Go and learn how to talk like a leader.” Former NFF President Amaju Pinnick responded to the South African Minister of Sports’ statement that Nigeria must not go to the World Cup. Gayton McKenzie added: “I want Nigeria to lose. Another African...
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Record-tying 135 international players on NBA rosters
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (Left, from Greece) and Nikola Jokic (from Serbia) are two of the record-tying number of international players on NBA rosters. • Download the NBA App • Amex 2025-26 Season Preview NEW YORK – The National Basketball...
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Absence Of Defendants Stalls Trial In Alleged Suicide Aiding Case In Benin
1 The trial in the case involving the alleged aiding of the suicide of Mrs. Lilian Omokhuale, daughter of Mr. Omoruyi Oloton, Chief Executive Officer of Uyi Technical Limited, was on Tuesday stalled at the Federal High Court, Benin City, in suit...
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Primate Ayodele releases prophecies on presidential polls in African countries
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released fresh prophecies regarding elections coming up in Côte d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Zambia, and Benin Republic. The revelations were contained in a statement signed and...
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Security Trust Fund to Bolster Public Safety and Crime Prevention Efforts - Ahon
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In a significant move aimed at fortifying security architecture and fostering a safer environment for residents and visitors alike, the Delta State Government has officially inaugurated the Delta State Security Trust Fund. This initiative...