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Preparations Intensify For Oba Of Benin’s 9th Coronation Anniversary
As preparations get into top gear ahead of the 9th coronation anniversary of the Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, the anniversary thanksgiving event committee has paid a visit to the Edo State House of Assembly....
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Togo and Benin delegation to Asantehemaa’s funeral showcase their culture
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Ex-IGP Arase To Be Buried October 3 In Benin City
September 17, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Police Force has announced the burial arrangements for former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase. THEWILL reports that Arase, who served as the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police, died on...
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Deji Adeyanju’s Law Firm Seeks Senate Intervention Over 200 Nigerians In Benin Republic Prisons
An Abuja-based law firm, Deji Adeyanju and Partners, has written the Nigerian Senate, calling for urgent intervention in the plight of over 200 Nigerians allegedly being detained under inhumane conditions in prisons across the neighbouring...
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Over 200 Nigerians Languishing In Benin Republic Prisons, Battle Sicknesses As One Dies – Lawyer Adeyanju Writes Senate President Akpabio
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Nigerian human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanj, has formally written to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, calling for urgent intervention on behalf of over 200 Nigerian citizens reportedly detained under inhumane conditions...
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Sandeep Marwah Nominated As Chair For Indo Benin Film And Cultural Forum
(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) New Delhi: A new chapter in India-Benin relations was written with the creation of the Indo Benin Film and Cultural Forum, initiated by the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI) in association...
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One dead as bus collides with truck on Benin-Ore expressway
One person was confirmed dead yesterday in an accident involving a Toyota Hilux and a truck along the Ogbere Bridge on the Benin-Ore/Ijebu Ode Expressway in Ogun State. The crash, which occurred between a white Aumam truck with registration number...
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Servants of Light of Christ assist visually impaired people in Benin
Since 1993, the Ancelles de la lumière du Christ (SLC—Servants of the Light of Christ) have been running the Siloé Centre, a place that welcomes and accompanies visually impaired children, adolescents and young people, and offers them both...
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One dead, two injured as car crashes into truck on Benin-Ore/Ijebu-Ode expressway
One person died in an auto crash yesterday when a Toyota car rammed into a moving truck along Ogbere Bridge on the Benin-Ore/Ijebu-Ode Expressway in Ogun State. Two persons also sustained varying degrees of injuries from the accident. Involved in...
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Edo State Police Command Foils Benin-Lagos Expressway Kidnap Attempt, Rescues Abducted Woman In Separate Raid
Officials of the Edo State Police Command have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Benin–Lagos Expressway and rescued a kidnapped woman in Ekpoma, in two separate operations carried out in the early hours of Saturday. The Public Relations...
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Alaafin Of Oyo Pays Historic Visit To Esama Of Benin, Celebrates Him At 91
As a sign of traditional diplomacy and warm fellowship, His Majesty, Oba Abimbola Hakeem Owoade, the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, paid a landmark courtesy visit to the Honorary Romanian Consul to Edo and Delta States of Nigeria, His Excellency, Sir, Chief...
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ESAMA OF BENIN @91: Colourful Cake Cutting Ceremony Marks Grand Finale
The celebrant and Esama of Benin, His Excellency Sir Chief Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, has officially cut his 91st birthday cake — a moment that drew admiration from all and marked the grand finale of a week-long celebration that brought Benin...
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Tragedy As Fire Destroys House No.14, Bensoo Street In Benin City
A young man identified as Onyema Etiebet has tragically lost his life following a fire outbreak at his residence located at House Number 14, Bensoo Street, off Medical Stores Road, Benin City. According to some occupants and neighbors in the area,...
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Tragedy As Fire Destroys House No.14, Bensoo Street In Benin City
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ESAMA OF BENIN @91: Colourful Cake Cutting Ceremony Marks Grand Finale
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Benin: Former President Boni Yayi rules out return to power
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Ghana’s Derrick Macaire leads MMA and Muay Thai training sessions in Togo
Renowned Ghanaian referee, Derrick Macaire served as lead trainer in Togo, where he educated referees in Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) on September 13, 2025. The session hosted 20 referees from across Africa, including Benin, Burkina...
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Hp Zendo emerges as Benin’s next frontier star with sophomore EP “Give Am Belle”
Nigeria’s music scene has witnessed an undeniable wave of talent rising from Benin City, with names like Rema, Shallipopi, and Pluto’s very own Zerrydl proving that the ancient city is fast becoming a cradle of Afrobeats excellence.Now, another...
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Benin: Former President Boni Yayi rules out return to power
Boni Yayi has ruled out a fresh bid for the presidency, saying he was only available as an elder to help ensure peace, stability and democracy in Benin. In a video message Friday, Yayi stressed the need for dialogue. Speculation was rife in Benin...
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Police foil kidnapping, rescue victims along Benin-Lagos road, Ekpoma
By John Ogunsemore The Edo State Police Command on Saturday foiled the attempted kidnapping of a driver and two passengers along the Benin–Lagos expressway. In a statement, spokesman of the command, CSP Moses Yamu disclosed that operatives of the...
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