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Tension broke out in Edo State on Monday after a leadership meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) turned chaotic at the residence of former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun. Naija News reports that the meeting, which was planned to hold at his home in the Government Reservation Area, reportedly…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has applauded the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, for his support of the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during the inauguration of 54 heavy-duty construction equipment procured by the state government for the 18 local government councils, Wike stated that Okpebholo has laid…
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Prince Odi Okojie has publicly expressed pride in his wife, Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson, following her recent political appointment. It was earlier reported that the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, appointed Mercy Johnson as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy. Reacting to the appointment, Mercy Johnson shared a message of gratitude. She thanked…
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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…