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The Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Dan Osa-Ogbegie, has stated that the behaviour of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, is a danger to Nigeria’s democracy. News earlier reported that a heated confrontation broke out on Tuesday in Abuja after soldiers prevented Wike and his entourage from accessing a parcel of…
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Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo yesterday continued his one-year anniversary tour of key infrastructure projects across the state, especially in Southern Senatorial District. The inspection drew jubilant crowds and widespread celebration, as residents thronged the streets to hail what many described as a new dawn of purposeful leadership and development. From the newly renovated Army…
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The Prince Who Became a Legend Deep within the heart of Edo State, near the ancient walls of Udo, lies a lake that locals still call sacred — Odighi N’Udo. But behind its calm waters lives one of the most dramatic and mysterious stories in Benin history: the legend of Aruahan of Udo, the warrior…
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The Chairman of Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, Hon. Osaro Osa Eribo, said the council has embarked on the rehabilitation and renovation of primary schools within the locality to boost the quality of education. The project, which includes the rehabilitation of a block of classrooms and staff offices, is part of the Council’s…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed shock over the visit of some European diplomats to the state for activities linked to the Museum of West African Art MOWAA, saying his administration was neither informed nor involved in the arrangements. The governor made the disclosure when he received a delegation of European diplomats led…
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Muscat: Gulf International Bank BSC (GIB), a leading regional financial institution headquartered in Bahrain, has announced the successful closing of a $1 billion five-year term loan facility for Energy Development Oman (EDO), arranged together with Mashreq as Joint Initial Mandated Lead Arrangers, Underwriters and Bookrunners. The transaction attracted strong participation from an international group of…
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command, have arrested 39 suspected drug traffickers with 2,477.59 Kg of narcotic drugs. Mitchell Ofoyeju, the state commander of the NDLEA, made this known in a statement titled “Operational Scorecard for October 2025,” which he made available to the media in Benin on Monday.…
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In the heart of Benin City, a new wave of creativity is rewriting the story of hustle, humor, and hope. Edo youths are no longer waiting for opportunities — they’re creating them with smartphones, good lighting, and the magic of laughter. Across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, young comedians and content creators from Edo State are…
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Edo politics has never lacked drama, charisma and bold personalities. From fiery speeches to viral social-media moments, the political landscape in Edo State continues to feel like the stage for celebrity-style showdowns — and the stars are our politicians. Below, we profile the top 10 most talked-about Edo politicians right now, whose names dominate headlines,…
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The Voice That Moved Benin City When the evening breeze floats through the red-earth streets of Benin City, you can almost hear his voice — deep, soulful, and unmistakably Edo.That voice belonged to Christopher Idahosa, better known to fans as Chris ID. To many who grew up in Edo State during the late 1980s and…