Tag: Benin
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Niger deploys extra troops on borders with Nigeria and Benin
The government of Niger has taken decisive action by deploying additional troops along its borders with Nigeria and Benin.
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Oba Ewuare’s advice to selfish, sectional leaders – By Ehichioya Ezomon
An Esan proverb says, “It’s in the mouth of an elder that the maize is strong.” That’s, it’s an elder – with farming experience – that can decide if the corn is mature to harvest. Figuratively, though, only the bold, courageous and unwavering can broach
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11 persons killed in Benin road crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that 11 persons were killed in a multiple crash on the Ore -Benin Road. This is contained in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Bisi Kazeem on Thursday in Abuja.
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Celebration of Sports: 2023 Olympic day run set to hold In Benin
Edo state Sports Commission has announced the participation of Edo state in the 2023 Olympic Day Run, holding tomorrow (Saturday, June 24) as Nigeria joins the rest of the world in the celebration of sports.
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19 internet fraudsters sentenced to prison in Benin
Edo High Court on Tuesday sentenced 19 persons to prison for engaging in internet fraud popularly known as “Yahoo Yahoo”.
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IUO: How we started with 111 students but today our undergrads are over 5,000-Pro Chancellor, Igbinedion
The Esama of Benin Kingdom, Pro Chancellor of Igbinedion University Okada, IUO Gabriel Igbinedion has narrated the success story of Nigeria’s premier private university how it started in 1999 with just 111 students but today has over 5000 undergraduates fully accommodated. Speaking at the varsity’s 24th Founder’s Day in Okada, the Pro Chancellor who was…
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Buhari approves reconstruction of Benin-Sapele-Warri expressway
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstruction of the Benin-Sapele-Warri expressway, according to the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Mr Clem Agba.
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Oba of Benin suspends Duke over alleged plot to revolt
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on Sunday endorsed the suspension of Prof. Gregory Akenzua, as the Enogie (Duke) of Evbuobanosa Dukedom in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo.
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Edo Election Tribunal receives 14 petitions
The Edo Election Petitions Tribunal says it has received 14 petitions from aggrieved parties and candidates in the just-concluded National Assembly and State Assembly elections. The Tribunal Secretary, Mr Muazu Sanusi, made the disclosure in an interview with NAN on Thursday in Benin.
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Cash swap: Banks reopen in Benin after 4-day closure
Some commercial banks in Benin reopened for business on Monday, after shutting down on February 16, following sporadic attacks on some facilities in the city. Banks came under violent attacks on February 15 by some customers, who were enraged by their inability to make withdrawals.