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Nigerian music superstar Davido has publicly criticized the Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) of Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, calling their actions “very embarrassing.” Reacting to reports of the SSAs’ recent conduct, Davido questioned their loyalty and professional alignment with the governor. “How can these two be working for a governor? Very embarrassing,” he wrote, expressing…
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From the moment the staff strikes the ground to the echo of circling chants, the male Ulubi is not a performance, a ritual for display, or a spectacle for outsiders. It is law, tradition, and ancestral judgment in Urhonigbe. In this ancient Edo community, wrongdoing is not ignored, delayed, or outsourced. When moral order…
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Popular social commentator VeryDarkMan (VDM) has sparked fresh controversy online after openly criticizing what he described as hypocrisy, blind loyalty, and selective morality among Nigerians who, according to him, are quick to defend wrongdoing simply because of personal hatred or tribal sentiment. Speaking during a recent online rant, VDM expressed deep frustration at individuals who…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to intensify the fight against insecurity, assuring residents that his administration will deploy all the necessary resources to safeguard lives and property across the state. The governor made the declaration on Thursday when he received the newly appointed Commander of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General…
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Operatives of the Edo State Commamd of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have arrested six suspected illegal miners in the state. DAILY POST reports that the Commandant of the agency in the state, Akintayo Saidi Ayinla, disclosed this at a press briefing on Thursday in Benin City. Ayinla said the suspects were…
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A captivating cultural moment from Urhonigbe, a historic community in Edo State, has resurfaced online, highlighting one of the most spiritually respected traditions in Esan and Bini heritage. Shared originally by @bgteddy, the scene showcases the revered ritual known as Ulubi — a procession where the women of Urhonigbe move through the village carrying burning…
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Nigerian comedian and Edo-born entertainer MC Casino has sparked conversation online after revealing that creating comedy skits was never his passion, but something he felt pressured into doing due to industry trends and audience expectations. Speaking during a candid session on @unscriptedseat, the popular comedian explained that while many fans now know him for his…
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In a bold and unexpected move, the Speaker of the Edo Youth Parliament has formally tendered his resignation, citing a moral duty to speak out against what he describes as rising bad governance and a system that “no longer represents the true aspirations of Edo youths.” His powerful statement, now circulating widely across social media…
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In a new twist to the growing political drama within the Edo diaspora community, popular media personality Double Chief has stirred controversy following his arrival in Manchester, United Kingdom, where he delivered a bold message reportedly targeted at Albert Obazee and former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki. The statement, first circulating on social media via…
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Edo State is home to one of Africa’s richest spiritual and cultural civilizations — the ancient Benin Kingdom. Beyond the bronze artworks and royal festivals, shrines play a central role in preserving centuries-old traditions. Some shrines are tied to the royal palace, others to powerful deities, and many are community-based guardians of law, prosperity and…