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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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
'A cancerous leech' - 2Baba’s brother accuses singer’s wife Natasha of manipulation and control
Pulse
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July 2, 2025
The ongoing saga surrounding Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has taken a new and deeply personal turn as his brother publicly accused the singer’s new wife, Natasha Osawaru, of manipulation, control, and emotional...
Peter's Pence: France Is the Second Largest Donor Worldwide
FSSPX.NEWS
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Donations The report, which covers the past year, specifies that €54.3 million of the funds collected came from donations, while €3.7 million came from financial income. Donations arrive at the Vatican in the form of collections taken up in...
Native Doctors And African Traditional Religion
Daily Independent
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June 26, 2025
1 The inability of the priests and custodians of the Igbo variant of the African traditional religion to inculcate good morals into our youths has contributed in no small way to the erosion of moral and family values in Igbo society. Before the...
Rema’s “baby (is it a crime)” breaks into Spotify’s top 50 of 2025
TV47
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July 2, 2025
In a historic moment for African music, Nigerian Afro-beats sensation Rema has once again hit global success. His hit single, “Baby (Is It a Crime)”, has secured a coveted spot on Spotify’s Top 50 Songs of 2025 in their Half-Year Rankings, making...
Catholic Church lists 36 more schools for takeover in Edo
The Sun Nigeria
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June 25, 2025
From Tony Osauzo, Benin Barely one week after the Edo State Government agreed to hand over some schools formerly owned by the Catholic Mission in Edo North to the Church to run, the church has further listed 36 primary and secondary schools in Edo...
Appraising Umahi’s Reasons For Terminating Benin-Warri Road Contract
Daily Independent
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June 25, 2025
1 In a nation plagued by abandoned and substandard road projects, the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has made headlines by terminating the contract awarded to Levant Construction Ltd for the Benin-Sapele-Warri Road. The decision, firm and...
Coronation, museum commission establish gallery for Benin bronzes
Punch
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June 24, 2025
In a significant development for Nigeria’s cultural heritage, Coronation Group has partnered with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments to establish a world-class gallery to showcase the Benin Bronzes. The partnership was announced in...
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...
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...
NDLEA to launch narcotic operations at Benin Airport to curb the rising trend of drug smuggling
Business Day
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June 24, 2025
As part of a strategy to curb the rising trend of drug smuggling through air travel, the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, and the management of Benin Airport have concluded plans to launch anti-narcotic...
119 Benin bronzes returned to Nigeria from Netherlands in historic restitution
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 24, 2025
In a landmark cultural restitution, 119 Benin Bronzes have been officially returned from the Netherlands to Nigeria, marking one of the largest single returns of looted artefacts to the country since the infamous British invasion of Benin City in...
Benin set to host Ekus Judo Championship as Nigeria prepares for African School Games
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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June 19, 2025
Benin City will play host to the 4th Ekus Judo Championship from July 1 to 5, 2025, at the iconic Sam Ogbemudia Stadium, gathering top judokas from across the country in the U-13, U-17, and senior categories. The highly anticipated event, serving...
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...