A former Governor of the defunct Bendel State now (Edo and Delta States) and Minister of Federal Capital Territory at different times, Jeremiah Useni is dead. He passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, ahead of his 82nd Birthday billed to February 16, 2025 after a long illness. Gyang Bere, Governor Mutfwang, Plateau State...
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Fire guts Edo market months after fatal windstorm
A night fire has razed down popular Jattu Community market in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, leaving business owners in unimaginable grief. The incident happened barely six months after over 100-year-old trees, succumbed to a windstorm and crushed four traders to death after early heavy downpour at the market. The...
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How Nigeria’s event industry is evolving amid economic shifts
From Ngozi Ibe The event industry has long been a mirror reflecting societal trends, economic conditions, and cultural shifts. From grand weddings to corporate gatherings, events capture the spirit of their times. But how have they transformed over the years, particularly when comparing the past and present regimes? Let us delve into...
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Who’s scared of new tax Reform Bill?
The new tax reform bill proposed by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly has ignited a widespread and spirited debate across the nation, with opinions varying significantly by geographical regions. In the North, however, a distinct set of concerns have emerged, highlighting growing apprehensions about how the legislation may disproportionately affect the economic stability...
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Taraba gov’s sister dies after gunshots injury
Atsi Kefas, a younger sister of Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State is dead. She died as a result of the gunshots injury from security operatives attached to Governor Kefas mother’s convoy. The victim was shot last Thursday in a vehicle that was carrying the governor’s mother. 44-year-old woman lost her life battle in a...
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Okpebholo raises probe panel on Obaseki’s govt
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has raised 14-man panel to probe his Predecessor, Godwin Obaseki tenure in office. The development followed several entreaties made to the elsewhile Governor to provide details of Assets and Liabilities of the State to his successor. Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, conveyed the Governor’s approved...
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FEDECO Secretary is dead, Buhari mourns
Former Executive Secretary of the defunct Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO), Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi is dead. The electoral a body was responsible for overseeing the electoral process in Nigeria during the Second Republic (1979-1983). Sources said Kurfi, who was the District Head of Kurfi Community in Katsina State, transited peacefully in the early hours of Friday...
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First draw in Glo Festival of Joy promo revealed
The first batch of winners in Globacom ongoing Festival of Joy consumer promo emerged on Thursday in Warri, Delta State. The draw event was witnessed by several Glo subscribers and the media personnel at the Gloworld shop at the Delta Mall, Effurun, while a representative of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), Mr. Anwyuli Efejukwu,...
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Oba of Benin extends ties to ‘descendants’
Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin has extended ties to ‘Benin descendants’ who migrated from Benin Kingdom Centuries ago, but living in modern day — Delta State, Nigeria. The treasured memory, was captured in Oba Palace on Thursday October 24th 2024 when Prince Ephraim Odiakosa Nwabuekei, a scion...
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The urgent case for the proposed Benin City Capital Development
By Osehobo Ofure Victor Benin City, easily Nigeria’s most historically significant Cities, has comprehensive development plan that has suffered over the years. As the capital of Edo State, it bears the responsibility of being a cultural, administrative, and economic hub, yet its State of development falls short of these expectations. Other Nigerian state capitals...