Stakeholders in Edo State have berated the Minister of Niger Delta, Mr Abubakar Momoh for allegedly excluding oil Communities in Edo South Senatorial in federal government 2024 proposed Capital budget for the Ministry. A draft copy of the approved budget proposal sourced from the Budget office that circulated on social media, indicates that none in...
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Why I supported Ambrose Alli’s governorship ambition — Ize-Iyamu
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu on Wednesday declared his affection for Esan ethnic group, declaring that oneness of Edo made him to support former governor of the defunct Bendel State now Edo and States, Prof. Ambrose Alli, during his days as student leader in the University of Benin (UNIBEN). Alli the late Professor of Morbid Anatomy, who...
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Oba of Benin ward-off evil spirits, prays for Nigeria at Igue festival
Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin has performed the 2023 Ugie Emobo rites, interceding to almighty God and his ancestors on behalf of Nigeria. The spiritual rites, performed to ward-off evil spirits that might be hovering around any part of the Country through prayers, ahead of the new...
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Christmas tragedy: Two suspected cultists shot dead in Edo
Tragedy struck when two suspected cultists were shot dead Christmas Day around Murtala Muhammed Are in Ikpoba-Okha Local government Area of Edo State. Circumstances that led to the vengeful acts, which led to their tragic incidents, are still sketchy as at the time of filing this report. Spokesman for the Nigeria Police Command in the...
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Effusive praises from Edo indigenes herald Igue festival
Ukhiri Osemwende villagers, have showcased their rich cultural tapestry from the hidden gem in appreciation of Omo N’ Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin’s Royal personage, which has brought a remarkable change to the lives of Edo people. This followed the recent appointment of Pa. Dennis Osagie Arase as the Odionwere of...
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Igue festival: Oba of Benin commingles in a rare move with masquerades, doles out gifts
Otue-Igueoba — traditional salutations to Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin, has been held in grand style at the 2023 annual Igue festival also known as ‘Ugie’ in Oba Palace in Benin City where Ekoko N’ Uteh Royal Masquerades appeared and exhibited a grand cultural dexterity. Oba Ewuare...
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75-year-old grandma involved in illicit drug deal with son arrested
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 75-year-old grandma, Mrs. Sekinat Soremekun, allegedly involved in illicit drug deal with his son, Segun (now at large). A statement by NDLEA spokesman said Mrs. Sekinat Soremekun was arrested on Wednesday December 15, 2023 at Oshodi in Lagos State. The suspect who told...
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Oba of Benin unveils Chieftaincy titles ahead of Igue festival
Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin has unveiled 17 new Chieftaincy titles, ahead of the 2023 annual Igue festival also known as Ugie, in acknowledgement of their loyalty and dedication to service. The newly appointee Chiefs are Chief Ekhorovbiye Oviasogie who was bestowed Uwangue of Benin title, while...
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MC commits sacrilegious goof, addresses Royal personage as ‘Mr’
A Master of Ceremony (MC) has allegedly committed a sacrilegious goof by addressing a Royal Personage, Ooni of Ife, His imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; (Ọjájá II) as “Mr.” In a spontaneous reaction, the Ooni of Ife, threatened Master of Ceremony with ancestral spirits on Thursday December 14, 2013 at a retreat for the...
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Oba of Benin, Belgium envoy unite in fight against human trafficking
Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin and the Ambassador of Belgium to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt have called for collaboration and sustained advocacy against human trafficking and irregular migration. The resolution was activated when the Belgium Ambassador paid a courtesy visit to the Palace of...