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5th Anniversary: Oba Of Benin Eulogised For Giant Strides

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October 25, 2021

The President, Godsent Foundation, Ambassador Osarodion Osagie, has lauded the developmental strides of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, saying he has given a redirection to the every Edo man both home and abroad.

Osagie noted that the unprecedented deeds of the Oba since ascension of the throne of his forefathers has changed the narratives in the entire Benin kingdom and Edo State in general.

In a congratulary message he made available to INFO DAILY to celebrate the Royal Father on the occasion of the fifth anniversary, the president described the Benin monarch as a superlative traditional custodian that has happened to Nigeria in recent time.

According to him, “Various steps taken so far by His Royal Magesty, are all commendable; be it in the area of the disbanded Community Development Association, CDA, illegal extortions of developers, including the invocation of deadly ancestral curse on human traffickers who were discrediting the Benin race.”

“The recent agreement reached by Nigerian and German governments of the return of our treasured artifacts can not be measured to anything that has happened over the years.

“We thank God Almighty and our ancestors for the five years His Royal Majesty’s five years on throne.”

He said: “The Oba has won our hearts, this is why we recently led over one hundred people to sing and pray for you.”

He continues, “We have over ten thousand less previledged that we are taking care of. Last week Saturday, Godsents kitchen was organised to celebrate this very anniversary of our dear royal father. I have and will continue to engage in that which is gear towards uplifting the narrative of the palace,” Osagie added.

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Putin Says Will Speak With Trump On Phone Today

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July 3, 2025

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he would speak with US counterpart Donald Trump on the phone Thursday, their first publicly announced call in over two weeks.

The two have been in regular contact since Trump took office in January and have discussed issues like the Ukraine conflict and economic cooperation.

Putin did not say what the two would discuss in Thursday’s call.

“I will talk to the US president today,” the Russian leader told the media during a visit to an exhibition centre in Moscow.

Trump confirmed the call on Truth Social, saying it would start at 10.00am (1400 GMT).

The two leaders have praised each other in recent weeks, despite Moscow’s ongoing assault on Ukraine.

Putin said last week that he had “great respect” for Trump and that US ties were improving. Trump said Putin’s statements were “very nice”.

AFP

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NAFDAC Warns Against Use Of Excess Hydroquinone In Cosmetics

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July 2, 2025

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned users of bleaching creams to refrain from using products containing excessive hydroquinone to safeguard their health.

NAFDAC Bauchi State Coordinator, Mr Hamis Yahaya, advised in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi on Tuesday.

Hydroquinone is a skin-lightening agent used to treat hyperpigmentation, such as melasma and age spots.

Yahaya said that the approved quantity of the chemical substance in cosmetics was only two per cent.

According to him, NAFDAC conducts checks on market products to ensure public health and safety.

“The black colour provides natural protection against harmful radiation due to melanin content.

“Applying creams with hydroquinone contents more than two per cent is harmful. Mixing creams by non-experts is wrong.

“Hydroquinone affects the health of the users gradually, including causing cancer,” he said.

Yahaya urged the media to raise awareness about the dangers of cosmetics that could endanger consumer lives.

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AU Helicopter Crashes In Somali Capital – State Media

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July 2, 2025

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An African Union helicopter crashed Wednesday at the airport in the Somali capital Mogadishu with eight people onboard, state media said.

The aircraft was part of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), tasked with fighting the Al-Shabaab militant group.

The state media agency Sonna said the AUSSOM helicopter, carrying eight people, “crashed during landing at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde Airport this morning after departing Balidoogle”.

“The fire has been contained, and authorities are assessing the situation,” it said in a post on X.

Sonna quoted the country’s civil aviation authorities as saying that “flight operations remain normal”.

There were no further details given, but unverified clips and images shared online showed a plume of black smoke over the city.

The AUSSOM mission faces funding difficulties, even as fears of an Al-Shabaab resurgence are stoked by attacks in the Horn of Africa nation.