Breaking: Prof. Edoba Omoregie Appointed New VC Of University Of Benin

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UNIBEN GOVERNING COUNCIL APPOINTS PROFESSOR OF LAW,EDOBA BRIGHT OMOREGIE , SAN AS 11TH SUBSTANTIVE VICE CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BENIN.  Details subsequently

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