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Support Tinubu's unity efforts, Oba of Benin urges govs
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...

Benin shares its X-Road DPI interoperability experience in peer learning webinar
A recent peer learning discussion organized by the Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure (CDPI) spotlighted the DPI path walked by Benin since 2016. Since that time, the West African country has been pursuing its digital transformation plans...

APC chieftain urges social media influencer to stop promoting hate against governor
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...

Accra Hearts of Oak announce offseason schedule featuring President’s Cup showdown and Eko International Tournament
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...

Morocco’s US$1.3b Atlantic trade corridor aims to bridge Africa’s divides, but security and politics remain hurdles
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...

Oba Of Benin Urges State Governors To Project Nigeria’s Unity
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
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,...

Igbinedion promises major upgrade for Benin Recreation Club
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...
Ghana-Togo Trade Slows Amid Border Security Concerns
Cross-border commerce between Ghana and Togo faces significant disruption as ongoing political tensions and civil unrest in Togo deter traders. Safety concerns have led many Ghanaian traders to curtail or halt regular trips into Togolese markets,...

Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News June 29
Here is Sunday Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Sunday, June 29, 2025 Tinubu Arrives Saint Lucia For State Visit President Bola Tinubu arrived in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, on Saturday at 5:30 p.m....

Sixth Year: Abiodun As Architect Of Modern Day Ogun Economy
1 Like his counterparts in other states, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, marked the midterm of his second tenure on Thursday, May 29, 2025, showcasing some of the significant achievements of his administration over the past six years,...
72-Year-Old Grandma, Beninese, Europe-Based Businessman, Others Nabbed For Illicit Drug Trafficking In Nigeria
A 72-year-old grandma, Christy Ejaro, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Warri, Delta State, in connection with the sale of illicit drugs. The elderly suspect was caught on Tuesday, June 24, with...

APC governors rise from 2-day strategic meeting in Benin
…Say Ganduje resignation in tandem with party’s continued evolution • Commit themselves to accelerate socio-economic development From Tony Osauzo and Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), yesterday, reaffirmed its strong...
Benin’s Talon says ECOWAS in need of urgent reform
Benin President Patrice Talon said on Saturday that the west African regional bloc is in trouble, citing stalled infrastructure projects and weak trade links as reasons for reform. He spoke at a regional economic summit of west African nations in...

Prof. Mathias Abiodun Emokpae Attributes Decline In Male Reproductive Health To Stress, Poor Diet, Others
Environmental pollutants, lifestyle modification, stress, and poor diet have been highlighted as key factors affecting male reproductive health. That was the assertion at the three hundred and forty-fourth inaugural lecture series of the...

‘Our Party Remains The Most Coherent Political Platform With Unmatched Records Of Reforms’ – APC Govs
Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to President Bola Tinubu‘s Renewed Hope Agenda, after engaging in deep reflection on the nation’s socio-economic direction. Naija News reports that the...

Oba of Benin urges governors to support Tinubu’s unity efforts
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...

APC remains the most institutionally-coherent political platform in Nigeria- PGF
The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) declared on Saturday that the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains the most institutionally coherent political platform in Nigeria, boasting unmatched records of reforms, electoral success, and national...

Oba of Benin blames past administration of starving palace of statutory funds
From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has blamed the past administration in Edo State of deliberately starving the palace of its statutory funds. He made the allegation during a parley with the Journalists in his palace in Benin...

Oba of Benin Accuses Former Governor Obaseki of Withholding Palace Funds for Seven Months
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has accused the immediate past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, of deliberately withholding statutory funding to the royal palace for seven consecutive months in a bid to undermine the authority of the monarchy....