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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...
VIRTUAL WORSHIP: Some Clergymen In Benin City Highlight Threats On Physical Service
ITV
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June 29, 2025
As more churches embrace digital platforms, a growing number of Christians now prefer watching services online rather than attending physically. While virtual worship offers convenience, some clergymen warn of potential spiritual and social...
MCPDP Trains Primary Healthcare Educators For Improved Service Delivery
ITV
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June 29, 2025
In a bid to boost skills and knowledge among primary healthcare workers, the Mandatory Continuous Professional Development Programme, MCPDP, under the Community Health Practitioner Registration Board of Nigeria has organised a crucial training on...
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...
Speed Darlington, Wanted by NAPTIP, Passes Through Immigration for US Trip
Foundation for Investigative Journalism
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June 29, 2025
On Friday, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking (NAPTIP) declared Darlington Okoye, an artiste popularly known as Speed Darlington, wanted for rape, cyberbullying and cyberstalking. The agency declaring him wanted is likely...
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...
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,...
Muslim group opposes Okpebholo’s move to return schools to missionaries
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 25, 2025
A group, the Muslim Congress (TMC) in Edo State, on Wednesday, faulted the move by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo to transfer 36 publicly funded secondary schools to the Catholic Church and other Christian missionary organisations. The group,...
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...
Graham Rahal’s wife Courtney Force enjoys a beach day with her children
Sportskeeda
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June 28, 2025
Graham Rahal’s wife, Courtney Force, has shared a glimpse of her day with her children on social media. The 37-year-old shared a peek into their beach day together on Instagram. The former NHRA Funny Car driver, who, along with her kids, has been...
Oba of Benin urges governors to support Tinubu’s unity efforts
Eagle Online
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June 28, 2025
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II has urged Nigerian governors to support President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to unite the country. Ewuare made the known on Saturday, when he received governors elected on the platform...
Ranked: Countries With the Most Children in 2025
Visual Capitalist
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June 28, 2025
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Countries With the Most Children in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven...
Seplat Energy deepens educational impact with three new STEAM labs in Edo State
The Citizen (Nigeria)
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June 28, 2025
As part of its continuous investment in the education sector, the NEPL/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has commissioned three new state-of-the-art Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) laboratories in Benin City, Edo State....
Islamic council urges Okpebholo to reconsider returning schools to missionaries
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 23, 2025
The Edo State Council for Islamic Affairs, on Monday, said that Muslims and others who do not share the Catholic faith are apprehensive about the proposed handing over of schools to missionaries, lamenting its potential implications. Chairman, Edo...
EXCLUSIVE: Nine Boko Haram wives arrested in Niger State
Premium Times
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July 6, 2025
At least nine women kidnapped and forcibly married to Boko Haram insurgents have been arrested by security operatives while relocating from their enclave in Alawa forest reserve, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State to areas bordering...
Okpebholo approves N1b annual bursary for Edo students
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 6, 2025
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the sum of ₦1 billion as bursary support for students of Edo State origin in tertiary institutions across the country. Okpebholo, during a town hall meeting with young people in Edo State...
Diphtheria Outbreak: Ohonbamu Urges Parents To Vaccinate Children
Daily Independent
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June 27, 2025
1 BENIN – As a measure to curb the spread of Diphtheria in Edo state, the State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Honourable Paul Ohonbamu, has called on parents to encourage the vaccination of their children, avoid self-medication...
The Netherlands return over 100 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Voice
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June 27, 2025
THE NETHERLANDS has returned over 100 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. The 119 ancient sculptures were stolen from the Benin Kingdom in Nigeria by the British colonial troops in 1897. After more than 120 years away from home, the official handover...
Igbinedion Education Centre, Primary Arm Shines At 2025 Science, Language, And Math Fair
ITV
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June 27, 2025
Igbinedion Education Centre, Benin City, has held its 2025 Science, Language and Maths Fair, showcasing the exceptional talents of its pupils. Pius Nsogho reports that the event brought together parents, teachers, and peers who witnessed the...
Netflix gives African film a platform – but the cultural price is high
The Conversation
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June 26, 2025
Netflix began its Africa operations in South Africa in 2016. When the US streaming giant announced it was setting up shop in Nigeria in 2020, many west African film-makers, writers, artists and media audiences were jubilant. Finally, west Africa’s...