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In Old and Sweet, Nollywood favourite Nosa Rex (Baba Rex) brings his signature charm to a beautifully emotional story about unexpected love, age difference, and the courage to follow one’s heart even when the world disapproves. The film follows a young man (played by Nosa Rex) who falls deeply in love with an older, graceful…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has called on the Muslim community in the state to unite behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor made this appeal during a special interactive session with Islamic leaders and faithful in Benin City. Speaking at the gathering, Okpebholo said President Tinubu’s administration has…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has declared that criminal prosecution may follow ongoing investigations into the controversial Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) project. The governor made this known on Friday while receiving the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, during a courtesy visit to Government House, Benin City. According…
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The Eziobe Traditional Council (ETC) of Igarra, in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, has hailed Governor Monday Okpebholo for his exceptional leadership, inclusive governance and remarkable developmental achievements within his first year in office. In a statement at the council’s meeting in Igarra, the traditional rulers extolled the governor for demonstrating a…
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History has just been made as Edo State unveils its first-ever Mister Edo in the person of Abure Ebosetale Gideon, a man whose blend of intellect, artistry, and compassion truly embodies the spirit of the Heartbeat of the Nation. The Mister Edo platform, which officially debuts this year, was born out of a powerful partnership…
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The Edo State Government has condemned what it described as a recent wave of misinformation orchestrated by certain political actors determined to distort the achievements of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration. The government said statements credited to the factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Anthony Aziegbemi, fall squarely within this pattern…
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The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has urged the Muslim community in the state to continue their prayers and back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the country approaches the 2027 general elections. Naija News reports that he made the appeal during a special Walimah celebration marking the first anniversary of his administration, held…
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As Edo State marked Governor Monday Okpebholo’s first year in office, the state government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDp) exchanged sharp criticism over the administration’s record. At a press briefing on Thursday, Edo PDP Chairman Dr Tony Aziegbemi described the past year as “a year of wasted opportunity, policy paralysis, and institutional regression.” He…
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The royal influence of the Oba of Benin continues to shape Edo’s cultural identity — not just through palace traditions, but in the modern creative spaces of film, art, music, and fashion. Today, a new generation of Edo youths is drawing inspiration from centuries of royal heritage, reimagining ancient symbols into modern artistic expressions. From…
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The Edo Unity League Worldwide, a prominent socio-cultural body comprising Edo professionals, intellectuals, and artisans, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the ongoing dispute surrounding the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) project in Benin City, Edo State. The group made the appeal in an open letter titled “MOWAA: Salvaging…