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For years, the spotlight in Nigeria’s entertainment scene has shifted between different regions and sounds—but something subtle, powerful, and impossible to ignore is happening right now: Edo culture is rising, and it’s shaping the industry from behind the scenes to center stage. This isn’t loud dominance. It’s not forced.It’s organic, influential, and deeply rooted—the kind…
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Tensions were already high, and upon sighting Carter Efe, Portable immediately started throwing punches, creating a chaotic and intense scene before things were brought under control. The atmosphere remained tense but entertaining as both sides sized each other up ahead of the much-anticipated fight. The main fight is scheduled for May 1st.
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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has endorsed a 100-mile endurance cycling ride by Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, describing the initiative as a significant boost to sports development in Nigeria and a strong statement on inclusion. In a statement by his media aide, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele praised the young…
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BENIN – The minority leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, Barr. Charity Aiguobarueghian has berated the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) over what he described as systemic exploitation of citizens and impunity in the power sector. Aiguobarueghian, who represents Ovia North-East Constituency I, alleged that communities are being compelled to pay additional…
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The Edo State Government has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups allegedly fomenting unrest in Okpella, in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, and declared its readiness to invoke the full weight of the law against offenders and their sponsors. The warning came following the activities of some persons and groups…
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Indications have emerged that major opposition political parties in Edo State, African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), may not participate in the forthcoming local government elections scheduled for July 11. Guidelines released by Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) said political parties are to conclude primaries, including resolution of disputes, by April…
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The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) has given March 31, 2026, as a deadline for individuals, professionals, and business owners in the state to file their annual tax returns. The Executive Chairman, EIRS, John Osirenimhe Odior, who gave the deadline in a statement in Benin, stated that to avoid administrative penalties, all eligible taxpayers…
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For full disclosure, the title of this piece originates from “A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.” Although this aphorism is frequently credited to Mark Twain, there is no evidence to support the attribution. Charles Spurgeon, a British preacher, wrote a variant of the axiom…
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Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, has explained the importance of developing new strategic business plans in navigating complex economic challenges that cut across the nation. Speaking while receiving a delegation of business development partners in Africa and Switzerland, the monarch harped on exploring new areas of sustainable investment…
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The member representing Orhionmwon/Uhunmwonde Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Billy Osawaru, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving the welfare of his constituents through sustained empowerment initiatives. Speaking during a mega empowerment programme held at Ikhueniro, in Uhunmwode local government are of Edo State, Osawaru said the intervention was part of deliberate efforts to…