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Julius Berger Reaffirms Resilience, Long-Term Value
This Day
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July 4, 2025
Sunday Ehigiator In a year marked by global economic shifts and domestic fiscal adjustments, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has once again positioned itself as a cornerstone of stability and performance in Nigeria’s infrastructure sector. At its 2025...
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...
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...
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...
Accra Weizo 2025: ECOWAS to rid bottlenecks, enforce free movement for seamless travel
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 5, 2025
The challenges facing West African borders are not just about protocols but implementation, thus, to have regular migration, it is imperative that implementation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) protocols works – there...
Cultism: Police arrest suspected killer of three vigilante members, 15 others in Edo
The Sun Nigeria
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July 4, 2025
From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Police Command, yesterday, announced the arrest of a suspected cultist linked to the killing of three vigilante members in the State. Besides, the Command said its operatives arrested 15 other suspects and...
CNG Conversion: 50 Nigeria Lady Mechanics Graduate From Specialised Training
Daily Independent
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July 4, 2025
1 BENIN – No fewer than Fifty women on Friday graduated from a specialised training programme in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicle Conversion, marking what was described as “a historic milestone” in the country’s push for cleaner automotive...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
NMA warns against review of allowances for medical, dental officers
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 5, 2025
• Says It Will Debilitate Already Fragile Healthcare Sector The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Edo State Branch, on Friday, expressed worry over the recent circular issued by the National Salaries, Income, and Wages Commission, on June 27,...
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 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,...
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...
From Rockefeller to Dangote: When energy empires reshape nations
Nairametrics
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July 4, 2025
I still remember reading Ron Chernow’s Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. during my master’s programme in international relations and political economy at the London School of Economics. The book wasn’t on any mandatory reading list, but...
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...