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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, have been honoured with Distinguished Public Service and Leadership Awards by the University of Benin (UNIBEN) in recognition of their outstanding contributions to governance, leadership, and public service. The awards were presented during UNIBEN’s 2025 Founder’s Day and 53rd Anniversary Lecture,…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commended the Edo State Building Control Agency (ESBCA) for its remarkable developmental strides and contributions toward ensuring orderly urban growth and safety across the state. Speaking during a courtesy visit by officials of the agency to Government House, Benin City, the governor praised their commitment to enforcing building…
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The Benin–Agbor federal highway in Edo State is now earning infamy—not for its beauty or connectivity, but for how severely it has deteriorated. A newly circulated video shows the road riddled with large potholes, erosion, and makeshift detours, underscoring the hardship motorists endure daily. A Route Once Vital, Now Impassable The Benin–Agbor highway is a…
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Nigerian football star and Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has captured the hearts of fans worldwide after penning a heartfelt message to celebrate his daughter’s third birthday. Currently playing for Galatasaray, Osimhen shared an emotional post dedicated to his little girl, calling her “the light that brightens my world and the sweetest blessing God has given…
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In Benin Kingdom, before the first yam of the season touches any plate, the land itself must first be honored. This sacred moment, known as the Emorho Festival, isn’t just another cultural event — it’s a spiritual conversation between the living, the ancestors, and the earth that sustains them. Every year, the Oba of Benin…
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In Edo State, no celebration passes quietly — whether it’s Christmas or the New Yam Festival, Edo people know how to turn tradition into a full-blown experience. But while both events bring joy, laughter, and food, they couldn’t be more different in mood, meaning, and style. Here’s a playful look at how we Edo people…
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In the heart of the ancient Benin Kingdom, the Emorho Festival stands as one of the most profound and symbolic traditions — a sacred moment when the people pause to honor the earth and thank the ancestors before tasting the fruits of their labor. This age-long festival, deeply rooted in the customs of the Edo…
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A Historic Reunion Rooted in Ancestry and Tradition In a remarkable display of cultural continuity and unity, the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has reenacted the age-long Emorho ceremony, symbolizing renewed ancestral ties between the Benin Kingdom and Issele-Uku, a historical community in present-day Delta State. The…
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The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has issued a stern warning to contractors handling federal road projects in Edo State, urging them to speed up work or risk immediate revocation of their contracts. Umahi gave the warning during an inspection tour of key federal road projects in the state, accompanied by Governor Monday Okpebholo…
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Nasarawa United continued their impressive start to the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with a stunning 1-0 away victory over Bendel Insurance on Matchday 7 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. The Solid Miners sealed the win thanks to a dramatic late strike by substitute Garba Mohammed, who found the back of…