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Tinubu Meets With Oba of Benin In Aso Rock

Tinubu Meets With Oba of Benin In Aso Rock

July 14, 2023July 14, 2023 0

President Bola Tinubu on Friday received in audience, His Royal Majesty Omon’Oba N’Edo Uku’Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, Oba of Benin in the State House.

As at the time of filing this report it was not clear what occasioned the august visit, however, there are suggestions the meeting is geared at formally congratulating the new president on his coming into office, as well as to speak about issue as they concern the Nigerian people.

Details later…….

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