Category: News
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BENIN CITY – The Edo Fest held at Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, Benin City, has been described as a major success, drawing traders, entrepreneurs, and shoppers from across Edo State. The event, which showcased a wide variety of goods including clothing, beauty products, food items, and handmade crafts, recorded a massive turnout as many vendors…
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Former Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Presidential Aspirant in 2023 general elections and the only female candidate in the 2024 Edo Governorship election, Patience Ndidi Ofure Key has Congratulated Professor Eunice Eboserehimen Omonzejie on her Historic appointment as Vice-Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma Patience Ndidi Ofure Key who is an Alumnus of AAU, Ekpoma…
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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…