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Senator Monday Okpebholo is a Nigerian politician and businessman who currently serves as the Executive Governor of Edo State. His emergence in politics has attracted widespread attention due to his rapid rise from private enterprise into national leadership and eventually the governorship of one of Nigeria’s politically significant states. This biography explores his early life,…
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The Nigerian music industry continues to produce exciting young talents, and one name currently dominating conversations is fast-rising Afrobeats star Mavo. With viral hits, chart-topping collaborations, and international recognition, the Edo-born artist has quickly become one of the most promising new voices in African music. For this week’s Man Crush Monday, we spotlight the life,…
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BENIN CITY: The Osechioya Widows Ministry at the weekend marked the second edition of its outreach programme themed, “God is the Husband of the Widows” with the presentation of food support and health counselling to 70 widows in Benin City The initiative, led by its convener, Mrs Esther Irabor, was held as part of activities…
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More than 7,000 languages are spoken around the world today and at least 3,000 of them, or 40 percent, are endangered. English is the most widely spoken language, with approximately 1.5 billion speakers in 186 countries. Two out of every 10 English speakers are native, while the remaining 80 percent speak English as their second,…
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Edo State, particularly Benin City, holds a unique place in Nigeria’s religious history. Christianity arrived in the ancient Benin Kingdom as early as the 15th century through Portuguese missionaries, leading to the establishment of some of the oldest churches in West Africa. Over the centuries, these churches evolved into institutions deeply rooted in Edo culture…
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Governor Monday Okpebholo will on Thursday formally present 54 units of construction equipment to the 18 Local Government Councils in Edo State, in a move described as a major boost to grassroots development and infrastructure renewal. The commissioning ceremony, scheduled to hold in Benin City, is expected to mark a significant milestone in the…
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Women empowerment will take centre stage in Benin City on Friday, February 20, 2026, as Women Helping Women (WHW), in collaboration with the Edo State Government, hosts the graduation ceremony of the pioneer students of its Vocational Hub under the theme: “From Skills to Sustainability: Dreams Are Becoming A Reality.” The landmark event, titled “Design…
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BENIN CITY: The Edo State Ministry of Power has inspected two operational solar mini-grids as part of efforts to strengthen sustainable and decentralised energy delivery across the state. The inspection team, led by the Commissioner for Power, Hon. Paul Ehigie Usenbo, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Engr (Dr) Uyiekpen O. Stephen, assessed facilities at Iguemokhua and…
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Benin City: The Governing Council of the University of Benin has inaugurated a Trust Development Fund to diversify revenue and secure long-term sustainability. Pro-Chancellor and Council Chairman, Shuaib Umaru, described the initiative as a “historic milestone” aligned with efforts to reposition Nigerian universities for resilience and global relevance. “Today, UNIBEN has made history. The principal…
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Benin – The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has attributed the worsening electricity supply across its franchise states, including Edo, to reduced power allocation from the national grid. The company’s spokesperson, Mrs Evelyn Gbiwen, who said this in a statement on Thursday in Benin, noted that the outages and load shedding were beyond the control…