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Following his release by his abductors, Ambassador Osayomore Joseph’s family recently visited the Benin Palace to thank the Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II for what they described as the support and prayers of the Palace for the release of their son from captivity. Mr. Jacob Ekenamionmwanse, who led the delegation said the family members, including children and wife of Ambassador …

The Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II has described SETRACO Construction Company as a bridge builder in Edo State over the years and commended the management of the company for being a distinguished indigenous construction company. Oba Ewuare gave the commendation when the chairman of the company, Chief Abu Inu-Umoru recently paid him a courtesy visit. His Royal …

The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II has commended the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives for extending their free medical outreach to the Palace. The commendation was given when the Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Federal Health Institution Sector, Mr. Wale Olatunde led other members of the association on a …

Benin Customary Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee which was inaugurated on Thursday, October 12, 2017 by His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin will commence sitting on Wednesday November 15, 2017. A press statement signed by the Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council, Mr. Frank Irabor in Benin on Monday and made available to …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo as the “boss of bosses.” According to him, any politician who ignores the elder statesman does so at his peril. Jonathan said this while speaking with Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation Magazine, on the 2019 election. The immediate past president said the chances of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar were bright in …

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday expressed support for the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai’s planned sacking of 21,780 teachers who recently failed the competency test conducted by the state government. Buhari made his position known at a special retreat of the Federal Executive Council on the challenges facing the education sector in Nigeria themed: “Education in Nigeria: Challenges and prospects.” …

Donald Trump has hailed his “great relationship” with the Philippines’ president, Rodrigo Duterte, who stands accused of acting with impunity over a brutal war on drugs that has left thousands dead. The US president made no mention of human rights during brief remarks to reporters prior to a meeting with his counterpart, and both leaders ignored shouted questions about the …

ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, Va. — From the dawn of the Republic, the United States has depended upon its veterans, and it owes them a debt of honor that must be paid, Vice President Mike Pence said today at the annual Veterans Day ceremony here. He stood in for President Donald J. Trump, who is attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings …

Two former US intelligence chiefs have said Donald Trump poses “a peril” to the US because he is vulnerable to being “played” by Russia, after the president said on Saturday he believed Vladimir Putin’s denials of Russian interference in the 2016 election. Former director of national intelligence James Clapper and former CIA director John Brennan issued a stern rebuke to …

Donald Trump said on Saturday he believes Vladmir Putin’s denials of Russian involvement in the manipulation of the 2016 presidential election. However, he appeared to contradict himself on Sunday when he said he was “with our agencies” on the question of Russian interference. Speaking at a news conference in Hanoi on Sunday, he was asked about his comments that he …