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NBM congratulates Oba of Benin on return of artefacts from Netherlands
Tribune Online
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June 23, 2025
The Neo Black Movement (NBM) of Africa has congratulated the Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, and the entire Benin Kingdom on the return of some stolen Benin artefacts by the Government of the Netherlands. The artworks...
Flutterwave boosts Cameroon’s businesses with 34th country licence
Technext
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June 23, 2025
Flutterwave has officially launched its digital payment services in Cameroon after securing a Payment Service Provider licence from the Central Bank of Central African States (BEAC). This milestone, achieved through a technical partnership with...
Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) And Partners Strengthen Ghana's Capacity To Monitor And Report On Women, Peace And Security Commitments Through The Continental Results Framework
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) ABUJA, Nigeria, June 21, 2025/APO Group/ -- The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs (DHSA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection...
Nigeria Receives 119 Benin Bronzes From Netherlands In Historic Repatriation
TVC News Nigeria
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June 23, 2025
In a landmark cultural achievement, Nigeria has officially received 119 Benin Bronzes from the Netherlands, marking the largest return of stolen artefacts in the nation’s history. The handover ceremony took place at the National Museum in Onikan,...
Benin: Union of Priests in West Africa denounce kidnappings and call for more security and peace
Vatican News
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June 20, 2025
The priests of West Africa recently concluded their 11th annual ordinary Congress with Holy Mass at Saint Michael Parish in Cotonou, Benin. In their final communiqué, the Union of Priests of West Africa notably called for peace and security in the...
Benin women’s national team to make historic debut at 2025 Maryland Cycling Classic
Cycling Weekly
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June 20, 2025
Benin is set to make history this September as its women’s national cycling team will become the first African squad to compete in a major UCI-sanctioned race on U.S. soil, organisers of the Maryland Cycling Classic announced Thursday. Now in its...
Tinubu Hosts Historic West Africa Economic Summit to Deepen Regional Integration
News Diary Online
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June 22, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to lead a high-level push for regional economic integration as he hosts the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja. By Chimezie Godfrey...
Coronation Partners with NCMM to Establish World-class Gallery as Benin Bronzes Return to Nigeria
This Day
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June 22, 2025
Coronation Group has announce its partnership with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) to establish the Coronation Gallery in Benin – a dedicated space within the new NCMM Oba Ovonramwen Facility in Benin City. The gallery, it...
Tinubu Hands Over ECOWAS Leadership To Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio
Sahara Reporters
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Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has been elected the new Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government. President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria formally handed over the...
Nigeria, Benin Republic sign integration agreement as Presidents Tinubu and Talon lead call for regional reforms
National Accord Newspaper
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June 22, 2025
Nigeria and the Republic of Benin signed an agreement on Saturday to deepen bilateral integration and serve as a model for broader regional cooperation within ECOWAS. The signing ceremony, witnessed by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Benin...
Okpebohlo’s anti-cult war: security drive or political vendetta?
New National Star
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June 22, 2025
FROM EHIGIE OSADOLOR, BENIN As the Edo State Government intensifies its clampdown on cultism and kidnapping, voices are rising to caution against what some describe as a slide into political intimidation under the guise of security enforcement....
EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Road Safety Agency FRSC Officials Arrested For Killing Elderly Cleric On Benin-Onitsha Road With Tear Gas
Sahara Reporters
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Four officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have been arrested following the death of an elderly passenger, Rev. Adetunji, during an incident along the Benin-Onitsha Expressway in Edo State. According to a police memo, the tragic event...
Netherlands formally returns 119 stolen Benin bronzes to Nigeria
National Accord Newspaper
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June 22, 2025
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Netherlands has formally returned 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking the single largest repatriation of artefacts in the country’s history. The bronzes, looted during the British invasion of the ancient Benin Kingdom...
From Loss To Legacy: At the Official Handover of 119 Benin Bronzes Reclaimed by Nigeria
Arise News
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June 22, 2025
The National Museum in Onikan, Lagos, played host on Saturday, to a landmark signing ceremony marking the official return of 119 Benin Bronzes from the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Nigeria. The event signified the largest physical repatriation of...
Nigeria, Benin Strengthen Ties with Integration Pact
Point Blank News
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June 22, 2025
In a step aimed at deepening ties and strengthening stronger regional cooperation, Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have signed a bilateral integration agreement, setting a powerful precedent for enhanced collaboration across the Economic...
Netherlands returns 119 looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria
Eagle Online
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June 22, 2025
The Netherlands has formally handed over 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking the single largest repatriation of artefacts in the country’s history. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the artefacts, which included commemorative heads...
Benin makes history as first women's African national team to compete in major road race on US soil at Maryland Cycling Classic
Cyclingnews
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June 19, 2025
Organisers of the Maryland Cycling Classic have announced the participation of the women’s Benin National Team at their event on September 6 in Baltimore. It marks a significant moment, as it will be the first time an African federation has...
‘Royal Court Indebted to You’: Oba of Benin Hails Nduka Obaigbena’s Efforts in Helping to Recover Looted Artefacts
Arise News
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June 22, 2025
In a powerful and emotionally resonant message delivered by his eldest daughter, Princess Ikuoyemwen Ewuare-Aimiuwu, the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, CFR, has hailed media mogul Prince Nduka Obaigbena...
Nigeria, Benin Republic sign agreement to deepen bilateral relations
The Cable
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June 22, 2025
Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have signed a landmark agreement to deepen bilateral cooperation and set a precedent for broader collaboration across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). According to the presidency, the...
Nigeria's fuel crisis: scarcity and rising costs
Meer
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June 27, 2025
The persistent fuel scarcity and rising cost of petroleum products in Nigeria over the last two months have caused a lot of distress and dissatisfaction among Nigerians. Many vehicle owners spend long hours at petrol filling stations in most...