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UAE Fuels Regionalization of Sudan War; JNIM Expands Along Benin-Nigeria Border: Africa File, June 18, 2025
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File and triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Contributors: Miles Charles and Edlawit Tesfaye Key Takeaways: Sudan. The Rapid Support Forces...
Hilton Brings International Hotel Brands to Angola, Benin, and Beyond
Rus Tourism News
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June 18, 2025
Hilton is expanding its international hotel brands into new territories across Africa, including Angola and Benin, as part of a major growth plan that will see more than 100 new hotels open on the continent. This move will nearly triple Hilton’s...
Edo Sickle Cell Club Seeks Media Partnership, Policy Support
ITV
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June 18, 2025
As the world prepares to commemorate World Sickle Cell Day on June 19, members of the Edo Sickle Cell Club, Edo State Chapter, have begun advocacy visits to key stakeholders in a bid to raise awareness and strengthen support for persons living...
FG Cancels ₦35 Billion Benin-Sapele-Warri Road Contract
Naija News
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June 18, 2025
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, confirmed this development during a briefing following a meeting with the Chief Executives of GELD Construction Ltd and SKECC Nigeria Ltd regarding the delays in the execution of the Benin-Sapele-Warri road...
Umahi terminates Benin–Warri road contract, seeks refund
Punch
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June 18, 2025
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has terminated the contract awarded to Levant Construction Limited over its failure to deliver on the Benin–Sapele–Warri road project. The road, a major federal highway, is being reconstructed under the Road...
Osiatuma… A physician’s extraordinary journey inspires dialogue on managerial excellence in health
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 5, 2025
In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” This perfectly encapsulates the extraordinary journey of Dr. Victor Azubuike Osiatuma, a dedicated physician whose decade long service to...
WAFU B U-20 tournament: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles begin preparations
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 3, 2025
As Nigeria’s Flying Eagles return to camp in Abuja, Head Coach Aliyu Zubairu has made it clear that fine-tuning the team’s attack will be a major focus ahead of the WAFU B U-20 Boys Tournament set to kick off in Ghana this July. The tournament,...
Angélique Kidjo set to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Business Insider Africa
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July 4, 2025
The African music sensation joins a remarkable lineup for the Class of 2026, including Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Deepika Padukone (who becomes the first Indian actress to earn the award), Shaquille O'Neal, and more. The Walk of Fame board...
Angélique Kidjo makes history: First black African artist to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star
The Indian Express
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July 4, 2025
Angélique Kidjo, a singer from Benin, will become the first Black African performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, according to a report by the BBC.Kidjo is one of 35 people named in the Walk of Fame’s class of 2026, alongside...
Benin City-born CB who wants to play for Nigeria among seven players released by Liverpool
All Nigeria Soccer
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June 6, 2025
Following the conclusion of the 2024-2025 season, Premier League champions Liverpool have announced their retained and released list. Liverpool have released seven players, including promising Benin City-born centre-back Louis Enahoro-Marcus, who...
Global Yoruba Nation Coordinators Hold 'Strategic Meeting' In Benin Republic, Vow To Intensify Push For Self-Determination
Sahara Reporters
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Coordinators of the Yoruba Nation movement from across Nigeria and the diaspora convened in Cotonou, Benin Republic, on Tuesday for a strategic meeting aimed at strengthening their campaign for self-determination and the creation of an independent...
Singer Angelique Kidjo becomes the first African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame
TV47
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July 4, 2025
Singer Angelique Kidjo has become the first African performer to be selected for a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. 64-year-old singer Angelique from Benin was described as Africa’s “premier diva,”holds Africa’s record for the most...
Supreme Court speaks on allegation linking justice’s Benin visit to Edo election case
Premium Times
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June 14, 2025
The Supreme Court has dismissed as “false and malicious” reports circulating on social media and some online platforms alleging that one of its justices visited Benin City in connection with a political case currently pending before it. In a...
Supreme Court dispels rumours over Justice’s visit to Benin city
Tribune Online
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June 14, 2025
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed reports circulating on social media and some online platforms alleging that one of its Justices travelled to Benin City in connection with a recently filed political case before the Court. In a press...
Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies on presidents of Cameroon, Uganda, Togo, Benin Republic, others
Eagle Online
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June 14, 2025
Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies on presidents of Cameroon, Uganda, Togo, Benin Republic, others The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released new prophecies concerning the presidents of several...
MMA draws thousands in Nigeria as fight sport gains ground
Hindustan Times
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June 14, 2025
The arena was packed on Friday night in the upscale Lekki neighbourhood of Nigeria's bustling commercial capital, Lagos. HT Image Eighteen fighters from eight African countries were slugging it out before thousands of cheering mixed martial arts...
Angelique Kidjo: First Black African Woman on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Mezha
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July 4, 2025
Angélique Kidjo, a singer from Benin, has become the first dark-skinned African woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This news was reported by the BBC. Kidjo, representing the West African country of Benin, was included in the...
Peter Rufai’s Family Expresses Appreciation to Nigerians
This Day
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July 5, 2025
The family of late Nigerian goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, has expressed their gratitude and appreciation to soccer loving Nigerians for love shown to them since the demise of the former Super Eagles safehand. In a release signed by the children,...
Kizz Daniel Drops Music Video Of His Single ‘Police’
Leadership
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June 13, 2025
Singer Kizz Daniel has released the music video of his latest single ‘Police’ featuring Johnny Drille and Benin Republican music legend, Angelique Kidjo. Typical of the singer’s music video, it’s a simple video, most of the scenes are shot...
“The power of superiority between Benin and Yoruba will always be funny to me” – Cynthia Morgan vents
Kemi Filani News
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June 12, 2025
Nigerian former dance hall singer, Cynthia Morgan, now known as Madrina, has made an observation about Benin and Yoruba superiority. In an Instagram story, she revealed that she always finds it funny that Benin and the Yoruba struggle for power...