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Oba of Benin Foils Re-looting of Artifacts, as 119 Pieces Return to the Kingdom

His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has revealed that an international art cartel had attempted to re-loot the priceless Benin artefacts, but failed, as the Government of Netherlands had in a resounding cultural and diplomatic victory, returned 119 looted Benin bronzes to the Ancient Kingdom. The Monarch made...

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23km Benin–Warri Road: FG Praises Gov Monday Okpebholo’s Intervention

The Federal Government has commended the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for his swift and commendable intervention on the dilapidated 23-kilometre Benin–Warri Road, a major economic corridor linking the South-South and other regions of the country. In a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Works in Abuja, the Minister of Works, Engr....

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EDO STATE GOVERNMENT MOVES SWIFTLY TO CONTAIN DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK

The Edo State Government wishes to inform the general public that it is fully aware of the recent outbreak of Diphtheria reported in certain parts of the State. In response, the administration of His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo, has activated an emergency public health response, deploying all necessary resources and expertise to arrest the situation...