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Coronation, museum commission launch gallery for Benin bronzes
Daily Trust
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In a move to preserve Nigeria’s cultural heritage, Coronation Group has partnered with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) to establish a gallery to showcase the Benin Bronzes. The gallery will house 119 Benin Bronzes recently...
Benjamin Egbaji: Rights group raises alarm over detained Nigerian Pastor in Benin Republic
Daily Post
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June 30, 2025
The International Director of Dynamic Ambassadors for Social Transformation and Orientation Initiatives (DASTOI), Ayobamidele Kehinde, has raised an alarm over the deteriorating health and continued detention of a Nigerian clergyman, Pastor...
100 looted Benin Bronzes returned
Independent (Uganda)
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June 30, 2025
The Benin Bronzes were stolen from Africa during colonial times ART | AGENCIES | It took more than a century but they are finally home. The Netherlands have returned 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, nearly 130 years after they were looted by British...
Netherlands gives back colonial cultural artifacts to Nigeria
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Netherlands has officially returned 119 cultural artifacts to Nigeria, including sculptures, plaques, ceremonial regalia, and a historic bell, all originally looted from the Benin Kingdom over a century ago. The restitution took place...
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...
Gender gaps in crucial sectors are narrowing in more African countries — report
Independent (Uganda)
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June 29, 2025
More African countries are making progress on gender equality. From Benin to Botswana, new data shows gains in political inclusion, economic participation, and leadership. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A new report shows many African countries...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...