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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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...
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Tinubu sanctions, replaces heads of agencies in Aviation Ministry
President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned Chief Executive Officers of agencies in Nigerian Aviation under the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, in line with his determination to bring world class standards to Nigerian Civil Aviation in consumer protection and the promotion of the wellbeing of Nigerian passengers and other sectoral stakeholders. The decision was line...
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Oba of Benin palace bans burial rites during Igue festival
Oba of Benin palace in Benin City, says burial rites in Benin will not be permitted during the annual Igue festival, which begin on Tuesday (Ekioba) December 19, 2023 with Ugierhoba (indoors) Ceremony. Mr Iyamu O. Marley in a statement signed on behalf of Secretary to Traditional Council (BTC), said Otue IgueOba Ceremony where all...
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Edo 2024: I ‘ll make poverty history — Ighodaro lists area of priority
Asue Ighodalo, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Edo State, has disclosed plans to make poverty history if he secures his party nomination and win the September 21 2024 election. He made the pledge while briefing journalists at the Correspondents’ Chapel Secretariat in Benin City where he listed areas of priority which include but...
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Christmas: Anambra govt raises alarm over fake cash transfer
Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has raised the alarm fake cash transfer and giveaway by scammers claiming that the government has approved a ‘₦10,000. 00. (Ten Thousand Naira) cash transfer giveaway’ for all citizens for Christmas and New Year celebrations. Christian Aburime, Press Secretary to the Governor said in a statement on Monday, warned residents of...