Category: News
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Festivals are a powerful way the Edo people preserve their culture. The Igue Festival, celebrated by the Oba of Benin and his people, is one of the oldest and most colorful festivals in Africa. But beyond Igue, there are several other Edo celebrations tied to farming, marriages, and ancestral worship. This complete guide breaks down…
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The Edo culture is full of unique practices that reflect centuries of heritage and tradition. From the famous Igue Festival to the symbolic use of coral beads in marriage ceremonies, the Edo people have cultural practices that stand out not only in Nigeria but across Africa. These traditions, rooted in the great Benin Kingdom, continue…
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Los Angeles Fires Leave Homes in Ruins A series of wildfires broke out in different parts of Los Angeles County last week. Among the most devastating were the Eaton Fire, near Pasadena, and the Palisades Fire in the coastal area of Pacific Palisades. Firefighters have been working tirelessly to contain these fires, which have claimed…
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The legal battle between Femi Otedola’s First Bank and Nduka Obaigbena’s General Hydrocarbons Limited has intensified. In the latest development, the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has granted an order to arrest and detain the crude oil cargo on board the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Vessel Tamara Tokoni. Personnel of the Nigerian…
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President Bola Tinubu has called on Africa to act now, saying that the continent has what it takes to develop itself. He said this in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates on Monday during a meeting with the Rwandan President, Paul Kagame. The two leaders are in Abu Dhabi to attend the Sustainability Week held…
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The wildfires, which began on January 7, 2025, have caused significant damage in Southern California, leading to evacuations, property damage, and loss of life, thus necessitating financial support for affected individuals. People are reacting with rage to President Biden $770 One-time Payment To California Wildfire Victims. What do you think about the $770 One-time Payment…
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A twenty three year old man simply identified as Success has stabbed his biological father to death in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident occurred on Sunday, 12th January 2025. Details as to what led to Success stabbing his father to death were still sketchy at the time of this report. It…
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No fewer than 19 wedding guests died and 11 others were injured in a road accident in the Kwana Maciji area of Pankshin Local Government Area, Plateau State. The Chairman of the Pankshin Local Government Area Emergency Management Committee, John Dasar, confirmed the incident. Dasar said the guests, who came from Kano State to attend…