-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have killed two suspected kidnappers during a gun battle in Esan North East Local Government Area of the state. According to reports, the operation was carried out in collaboration with local vigilantes and hunters during a bush-combing mission aimed at flushing out criminal elements from forested areas of…
-
Lagos, Nigeria (October 5, 2025) — It’s official! Imisi (Opeyemi Ayanwale) has been crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, also dubbed “10/10”, after an electrifying final live show that kept millions of fans on the edge of their seats across Africa. Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the grand finale saw Imisi emerge victorious…
-
By EdoCelebrities.com Entertainment DeskOctober 2025 In an unexpected twist during the Big Brother Naija Season 10 Grand Finale, Koyin, one of the most stylish and outspoken housemates of the season, has been evicted from the house — just moments before the ultimate winner was revealed. The announcement was made by host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu in a…