Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolor, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin has directed Ewaise group (Diviners) to place a curse on those who are undermining and bringing into disrepute the ancient Benin Customs and tradition in Edo State. This comes after a socialite, Izoduwa Imasuen, and his groom’s men, unwittingly plunged themselves on the...
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Oba of Benin begins Coronation anniversary with free medicare
Activities marking the 7th Coronation anniversary of Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin kicked-off with a free healthcare for Edo residents. The two-Day medical outreach began on Wednesday in Oba Palace in Benin City where healthcare providers attended to people with various health challenges. The lifeline is in continuation...
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Bus driver drags traders to brothel over alleged genital organ theft
Three itinerant traders got a close shave with death while they been paraded to a popular brothel by angry mob over alleged genital organ theft accusation laid against them at Upper Sokpomba area in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. Witness report said the allegation was laid against the yet-to-be identified male suspects at...
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Will Shaibu go into obscurity after 2024 governorship election?
By Izobo M. Next year is a defining time in the political career of deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon Phillip Shaibu. By next year, Shaibu would have spent 17 years in the corridors of power. 2024 might, perhaps, be the last lap of Shaibu’s political career since he got elected in 2007. What is...
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Igbo Cultural group at Emoro (New yam) festival in Oba of Benin Palace
Igbo Cultural troupe thrills fans at Emoro (New yam) festival in Oba of Benin Palace
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Emoro festival climaxes as Oba of Benin appears with his Queens
Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin has rounded-off the 2023 customary Emoro (New yam festival), rekindling the enthusiasm of Benin people in their ancient traditional practice, ahead of his 7th Coronation anniversary this week. The festival was rounded-off at the weekend in Oba Palace, Benin City where Iloi (Queen...
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I am a witness to Tinubu’s hope agenda, Oshiomhole tells Nigerians
The Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole has declared that he remains a witness to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hope agenda, towards improving basic infrastructure, including healthcare and Education for Nigerians. Oshiomhole said this at All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign flag-off on Wednesday in Owerri, Imo State Capital where he vowed that...
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Oba of Benin proclaims three Chieftaincy titles
Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin, has issued a proclamation to three Chieftaincy titles in Benin Kingdom, Benin City, Edo State Capital. Chief Ikponmwosa Omoregie Usiohen — renowned for his captivating panegyric (oration), was blessed with the Obasoyen of Benin title. Also, Chief Orumwense Ogieva, was bestowed with...
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Widower arrested after ingesting 100 cocaine wraps to fund wedding
67-year-old suspected trafficker, Chukwuemeka Clement arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja have ingested 100 wraps of cocaine weighing 2.195 kilograms in four excretions. The widower who ventured into illicit enterprise to raise enough money to marry a new wife and start life afresh after wasting 30 years of his life in Brazil,...
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Oba of Benin: Next Emoro festival will be marked with fasting
Omo N’Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin at the weekend marked the first Ugie Emoro festival at the Palace in Benin City, ahead of his 7th Coronation anniversary this month. Ugie Emoro, the equivalent of the ‘New Yam Festival,” is meant to demonstrate love among one another and rekindle the...