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Popular social media commentator Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan, has embarked on his second trip to China this year. Earlier in 2025, he traveled to the Asian country, claiming his purpose was to uncover fraudulent practices involving Chinese manufacturers, suppliers, and Nigerian businesspeople. According to him, several Nigerians have lost huge sums of money to…
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Osimhen breaks record, becomes Nigeria’s top Champions League goal scorer Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has become Nigeria’s all-time top scorer in the UEFA Champions League after scoring for Turkish side Galatasaray against Liverpool on Tuesday night. Osimhen scored from the penalty spot in the 16th minute, taking his tally in the competition to 10…
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The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has cautioned Mrs. Folashade Ojo-Tinubu, daughter of President Bola Tinubu, against referring to herself as Iyaloja-General within the Benin Kingdom, stressing that the title does not exist in Benin culture. The monarch provided the clarification on Tuesday when Ojo-Tinubu, who is nationally recognised as the Iyaloja-General of Nigerian…
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When legends speak, the world listens—and this time, the legendary Beninese singer, songwriter, and activist Angélique Kidjo has showered Nigeria’s very own Rema (Divine Ikubor) with well-deserved flowers in his TIME 100 NEXT feature. Kidjo, a five-time Grammy Award winner and one of Africa’s most respected voices, used her tribute piece to highlight how Rema…
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Since Nigeria’s Independence in 1960, many things have changed — from black-and-white TV to TikTok, from telegrams to WhatsApp, from highlife to Afrobeats. But if you look closely, you’ll realize one thing: Edo people haven’t really changed much on Independence Day. Here are 5 things that have remained the same from 1960 to 2025: 1.…
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Every year, Nigerians gather on October 1st to mark Independence Day. For most people, it’s about flags, parades, food, and public holidays. But for politicians in Edo State? 🎤 Independence Day is the perfect stage to make big, bold promises—some kept, some forgotten, and some still floating in the air like NEPA light. Here are…
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Every October 1st, Nigerians all over the country wear green and white, wave flags, and post “Happy Independence Day” on social media. But if you’ve ever celebrated Independence Day in Edo State, you’ll know that Edo people have their own unique way of doing it — a mix of culture, comedy, politics, and plenty food.…
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In a move that has set social media alight and elevated Edo pride, Rema has captured the #2 spot on Spotify’s Top Afrobeats Artists list for 2025 — right behind Burna Boy. The international streaming platform’s ranking places Wizkid at #3, Asake at #4, and Ayra Starr at #5 — notably leaving out legendary names…
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In a grand gesture steeped in tradition, the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has sent a royal birthday gift to the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, reaffirming the historic bond between the Benin Palace and the state government. The symbolic presentation took place at the Governor’s Office…
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Edo State has achieved a major financial milestone, recording ₦79 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) so far in 2025. The announcement was made by the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Mr. Oladele Bankole-Balogun, during a strategic meeting with heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), permanent secretaries, and directors…