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Benin Purchased Belarusian Caiman Armored Vehicles
Militarnyi
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August 5, 2025
The Armed Forces of the African country of Benin have purchased Belarusian Caiman armored vehicles. The armored vehicles were presented during a military parade on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of independence, which took place on August 1....
Ribadu confirms capture of two most wanted terror kingpins
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 16, 2025
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, on Saturday confirmed the capture of two most wanted terror kingpins, Abu Baraa and Mahmud al-Nigeri. Ribadu disclosed the development during a special briefing at the National Counter-Terrorism...
Polio Scorecard Posted for Africa
Precision Vaccinations
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(Vax-Before-Travel News)In the second quarter of 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) reaffirmed that poliovirus continues to pose a global public health emergency. However, significant progress has been made in the fight against polio within...
Benin-Based Activist Kelly Osunbor Raises Alarm Over Threat to Life
ITV
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August 4, 2025
A human rights activist based in Benin, Comrade Kelly Osunbor, has reported an alleged threat to his life following a dispute over renovation payments within his community. The activist claims he refused to pay a demanded amount, which has now led...
PDP candidate slams thugs, vigilantes in Ovia by-election
The Sun Nigeria
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August 16, 2025
From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Ovia Federal Constituency, Rev. Johnny Akpitanyi, has raised concern over the alleged infiltration of his polling unit, Unit 7, in Oghede, Ovia North East Local...
ECOWAS Deploys Technical Mission To Enhance Crisis Detection In Ghana And Benin
News Ghana
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August 8, 2025
ECOWAS PEACE FUND AND EARLY WARNING DIRECTORATE LEAD TECHNICAL MISSION TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS IN GHANA AND BENIN. The ECOWAS Commission, through its Early Warning Directorate (EWD) and the ECOWAS Peace Fund (EPF), is carrying...
iciHaiti - UNESCO Network : Bois Caïman, universal symbol of freedom
Haiti Libre
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August 16, 2025
iciHaiti - UNESCO Network : Bois Caïman, universal symbol of freedom 16/08/2025 10:07:41 The Bois Caïman ceremony will forever remain a universal symbol of freedom and emancipation for all peoples who suffered slavery. Having joined the "UNESCO...
Fresh graduate signs on pictures of his 2 colleagues who passed away before their graduation
TUKO
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August 16, 2025
A graduate emotionally honoured his two deceased colleagues, and his video is now bringing many to tears The young man signed on a flex banner containing the pictures of his former course mates, who died before their graduation The young man's...
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu Visits Nigerian Pastor Jailed in Benin, Reaffirms Citizen Diplomacy
Arise News
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August 8, 2025
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has visited Benjamin Egbaji, a Nigerian pastor in incarceration for two years in the Republic of Benin, following complications in litigation against him. This is as the minister...
Nigeria, Benin Republic strengthen trade agreement
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 8, 2025
Federal Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said Nigeria and the Benin Republic are set to deepen trade ties between both countries and boost intra-country cooperation while tackling obstacles to trade. This is coming on...
The Trump-Putin Alaska Meeting, Much Platitude, No Substance
The News (Nigeria)
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August 16, 2025
Presidents Vladmir Putin and Donald Trump in Alaska. Photo creit: BBC The world waited with anticipation for the meeting between Presidents Donald Trump of the US and Vladimir Putin of Russia. The war in Ukraine was on everyone’s mind- that...
Odumegwu-Ojukwu Visits Nigerian Cleric in Benin Prison
This Day
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August 8, 2025
Michael Olugbode in Abuja Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has visited Benjamin Egbaji, a Nigerian pastor in incarceration for two years in the Republic of Benin, following complications in litigation against him....
We haven’t abandoned you, minister tells Nigerian pastor incarcerated in Benin Republic
The Sun Nigeria
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August 7, 2025
From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has told a Nigerian pastor, Benjamin Egbaji, incarcerated in the Republic of Benin, that the Nigerian government has not abandoned him....
Benin rejects proposed bill on permanent chairmanship for Ooni, Sultan
New National Star
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August 3, 2025
BY BEN OGBEMUDIA The Ogbakha-Edo Indigenous Peoples Welfare Foundation has rejected a bill seeking to make the Ooni of Ife and the Sultan of Sokoto permanent co-chairmen of the Nigerian Council of Traditional Rulers. Speaking in Benin City,...
Khalid Al-barnawi, Leader Of The Ansaru Terrorist Group
The Nigerian Voice
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Khalid al-Barnawi, the leader of the Ansaru terrorist group, a splinter group of Boko Haram ideologically aligned with Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, has been arrested in Lokoja, Nigeria. He's known for high-profile kidnappings and attacks,...
Nico Hulkenberg insists Sauber “definitely going in the right direction” ahead of Audi transformation
Sportskeeda
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August 16, 2025
With the Formula 1 mid-season break in full swing, Nico Hulkenberg has weighed in on the Sauber team’s performance ahead of its transition into Audi for the 2026 campaign. The 37-year-old stressed how the Swiss-based team is definitely progressing...
Edo: EFCC arrests 47 suspected internet fraudsters, recover rifle
Eagle Online
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August 16, 2025
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State with a Pump Action rifle and live cartridges recovered from one of them. The arrest of the...
How Security Forces Captured Top Ansaru Terrorist Leaders – NSA
News Investigators Nigeria
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August 16, 2025
News Investigators/ The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, said on Saturday that security forces recorded a major breakthrough with the capture of two top leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group. Mr Ribadu told newsmen in Abuja that the...
BREAKING: Nigerian NSA Confirms Arrest Of Two Leaders Of Al-Qaeda-Linked Ansaru Terrorists Group
Sahara Reporters
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Nigeria has captured two of the most wanted leaders of the Al-Qaeda-linked Ansaru terrorists group, in what authorities describe as a major victory against extremism. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, announced on Saturday in Abuja...
Edo by-election: Peaceful voting, PDP agent beaten
The Sun Nigeria
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August 16, 2025
From Tony Osauzo, Benin The conduct of the Senatorial and House of Representatives by-elections in Edo Central and Ovia Federal Constituency of Edo State was orderly and peaceful on Friday, August 15. Accreditation and voting took place...