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8 experiences you can have only in Benin
Lonely Planet
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This small West African country of Benin is blessed with lush natural beauty, miles of beaches, unique markets and cultural riches. It’s a popular destination for travelers in search of a different kind of adventure. Indeed, Benin is the...
NPFL Preview: Port Harcourt, Kano set for big-name clashes
Premium Times
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September 13, 2025
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 4 takes centre stage this weekend. The action begins with Bendel Insurance at home to Niger Tornadoes. The visitors, led by Majin Mohammed, were thrashed 3-0 in Benin last season and will be...
Current U.S. Travel Rules and Restrictions for September 2025
Tempo.co
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September 9, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Welcoming September, the details on current U.S. travel restrictions are necessary to keep many international travelers on loop. While some of these advisories don’t require trip cancellation, it’s also important to understand...
“102 Nigerians Slaughtered In Borno, Katsina, Others While Tinubu Vacations Abroad” — ADC Spokesperson
Sahara Reporters
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The spokesperson of the African Democratic Coalition (ADC) and former Minister of Youth and Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi, has slammed President Bola Tinubu for continuing his overseas vacation despite the brutal killing of at least 102 Nigerians...
The countries with the most vacation days in the world
Conde Nast Traveller
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September 9, 2025
How much you travel depends on how much you’re allowed to—and, as it turns out, some countries are far more generous with time off than others. According to the Global Paid Leave Report for 2025 by Moorepay, a UK organisation that provides HR...
Japa: Greener pastures getting nearer
Daily Trust
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September 13, 2025
Japa, a process through which Nigerians leave the country to seek greener pastures in western and Asian countries, is gradually taking a different dimension as some youths now search for better living conditions in African countries. Weekend Trust...
Bolt is the most downloaded travel and mobility app in Nigeria 2025
Technext
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September 8, 2025
A leading e-mobility app in Nigeria, Bolt, is celebrating being named the most-downloaded travel and mobility app in Nigeria in 2025 so far. The company disclosed this in a statement to Technext, noting that the data was obtained from a digital...
By-election Lessons Will Strengthen APC For Future Challenges –Hon. Oseni
Leadership
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September 13, 2025
Amid a seeming rift in Oyo APC, you set up the Remi Oseni Committee of Friends (ROCOF). Does this suggest a lack of confidence in your party? This is not so in any way. ROCOF is not a rival to APC. And it can never be. Rather, it is an initiative...
Sokoto–Badagry superhighway to boost regional trade – Minister
Punch
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September 13, 2025
The Minister of State for Works, Muhammad Goronyo, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his steadfast commitment to infrastructural development despite Nigeria’s prevailing economic challenges. Goronyo gave the commendation on Saturday during an...
Peter Obi Calls On Govt Officials To Halt Foreign Travel Until Insecurity Is Tackled
Sahara Reporters
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Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to suspend all foreign trips by public officials until Nigeria’s worsening insecurity crisis is brought under control. Obi’s statement on...
Benin National Team to make history at Baltimore’s Maryland Cycling Classic
Capital Gazette - Maryland
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September 4, 2025
Among the 15 professional teams expected to line up Saturday morning for the women’s race at the Maryland Cycling Classic in Baltimore, one might stand out the most — and resonate deeper — than the others. The Benin National Team will become the...
Gunmen Abduct Bus, Camry Passengers On Benin-Akure Highway, 16 Rescued, Search Still On
Daily Independent
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September 6, 2025
1 Kidnappers reportedly struck along the Benin–Akure expressway on Friday, targeting passengers traveling in an Edo Line bus and a Toyota Camry. According to sources, several passengers were abducted during the attack. However, security operatives...
Top 10 countries UK tourists mostly avoid because they 'speak little English'
Wales Online
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September 6, 2025
Experts looked at the countries where locals can't master the English language as Brits reconsider their travel plans British holidaymakers often avoid countries with the poorest English proficiency in the world. A study by language school EF...
Police Rescue 16 Kidnap Victims On Benin–Abuja Highway
TVC News Nigeria
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September 6, 2025
The Edo State Police Command has rescued 16 out of 18 passengers abducted on Friday night along the Benin–Abuja highway.... The Edo State Police Command has rescued 16 out of 18 passengers abducted on Friday night along the Benin–Abuja highway....
Gunmen Abduct 18 Passengers From Edo Line Bus On Benin-auchi Highway
The Nigerian Voice
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Eighteen passengers traveling on a newly floated Edo Line bus were kidnapped by gunmen along the Benin-Auchi Highway in Edo State on Friday. The victims, who were headed to Abuja, were forced into the bush by the armed kidnappers before police...
Kidnappers abduct travellers in Edo, police rescue 16
Punch
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September 6, 2025
The spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, Moses Yamu, on Saturday said that 16 passengers abducted along Benin-Auchi Road on Friday have been rescued. A video on Saturday morning showed an empty Edoline bus and a Toyota Corolla car with...
Nigeria News6 minutes ago Just In: Gunmen Abduct 18 Passengers From Edo-owned Transport Bus Unknown gunmen have reportedly abducted eighteen passengers travelling along the Benin-Auchi Highway in the newly floated Edo Line. Naija News understands that…
Naija News
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September 6, 2025
Naija News understands that the victims were said to be Abuja bound passengers. They were reportedly forced into the bush by the daredevil kidnappers before operatives of the Nigerian Police arrived to the scene of the incident. A viral video from...
Edo Police Abduct Traveller, Detain Him for Hours Just to Steal His N209,000
Foundation for Investigative Journalism
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September 5, 2025
Ayomide Adebero was heading to his hotel in Benin City, Edo State, on Wednesday night when some uniformed policemen stopped his ride and bundled him into their waiting vehicle for no reason. The officers extorted N209,000 from him at gunpoint...
Breaking: WCQ: Super Eagles in tight corner as South Africa, Benin win
Eagle Online
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September 5, 2025
The Super Eagles are in a tight corner in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as there are now two teams well ahead of them in the qualifiers as South Africa and Benin Republic won their clashes on Friday. The Eagle Online is reporting...
World Cup qualifiers: Super Eagles trail as South Africa, Benin win
Punch
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September 5, 2025
Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have taken another hit as South Africa and the Benin Republic secured crucial victories on Friday to widen the gap ahead of the Super Eagles. The Eagles are set to face Rwanda in the first...