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Edo fashion has always been synonymous with elegance, culture, and royalty. For centuries, women of the Benin Kingdom have turned heads with their signature style—rich fabrics, intricate coral beads, and the iconic Okuku hairstyle. Today, these traditional elements are not just preserved in history books; they are influencing modern designers and street style, proving that…
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From the royal walls of Benin Kingdom to the global stage, Edo people have always stood out for their creativity, courage, and charisma. Today, that same spirit is alive in a new generation of entertainers, entrepreneurs, and culture bearers who proudly represent the Bronze City across the world. Here are 10 Edo-born celebrities redefining excellence…
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BENIN CITY — In a landmark decision, the Edo State High Court has revoked several Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) issued to multiple individuals, reaffirming ownership of a large expanse of land in favour of Uyiekpen Ologbosere and his company, Portcall International Farms Ltd. The judgement, delivered by Justice Geraldine Imadegbelo, comes in the…
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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…