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BENIN CITY – The Benin Traditional Institution has once again demonstrated its authority in preserving cultural heritage, as the Palace of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, firmly shut down attempts to introduce the controversial ‘Iyaloja’ title into Edo’s market system. For weeks, media spaces buzzed with reports of the…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to delivering people-oriented infrastructure and boosting human capital development across the state, with particular focus on the Esan Central Senatorial District. Governor Okpebholo made this known during a project inspection tour on Saturday, where he visited several ongoing flagship projects in Esan Central Local Government…
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ONICHA OLONA, DELTA STATE — The Crown Prince of Onicha Olona, His Royal Highness Prince Ephraim Odiakosa Nwabuokei, has reaffirmed the deep historical and ancestral connections linking the Benin, Igala, and Anioma peoples, describing them as communities united by shared heritage, migration, and cultural evolution. Prince Nwabuokei made this known during a recent meeting with…
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BENIN CITY — The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to delivering the dividends of democracy to citizens, declaring that it will not be distracted by what it described as “unfounded criticisms” from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Paul Ohonbamu, made this known in a…
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A heartwarming throwback video of popular Nigerian singer Shallipopi has resurfaced online, showing the exact moment he bought his first car back in 2022 while he was still a student at Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State. Before fame and chart-topping hits like “Elon Musk” and “Obapluto,” Shallipopi — whose real name is Crown Uzama — was…
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In Edo State, a decisive battle is underway — not against political rivals, but against a deeply entrenched system of illegal revenue collection that has drained local economies for years. The government’s recent crackdown on revenue predators marks a critical step in restoring sanity to public transportation and market environments across Benin City and beyond.…
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BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The Edo State Emergency Management Agency (EdoSEMA) on Wednesday night led a coordinated emergency response to a fire outbreak at the popular Oba Market in Benin City, successfully containing the blaze without any loss of life. The Executive Secretary of EdoSEMA, Hon. Jerry Idahosa, who was present at the scene, said…
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Centuries before Europe began its industrial revolution, the ancient Benin Kingdom in present-day Edo State had already perfected a metal-casting tradition so advanced that modern historians still struggle to explain its precision. Today, these masterpieces — known globally as the Benin Bronzes — stand as a testament to African creativity, innovation, and spiritual depth. From…
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A viral clip has captured a moment of raw public frustration as a man identified with Edo South publicly called out the state governor and his deputy, declaring that residents will no longer tolerate being overlooked. In the short video circulating on social media, the man—energetically pacing and speaking to onlookers—shouted, “We Edo South has…
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Super Eagles Technical Director and interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has addressed widespread rumours suggesting he is being positioned to replace current head coach Eric Chelle. Speaking ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya, Eguavoen dismissed the claims as “false” and “deeply hurtful,” expressing disappointment over what he described as…