In a disturbing turn of events, the residents of Igarra, the headquarters of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area in Edo State, find themselves living in fear as five individuals have reportedly been kidnapped by suspected criminal herdsmen. These criminals seem to have taken control of the various farm roads in the […]
Akoko-Edo Update
Arrangements are revving to a feverish pitch as the people of Igarra prepare for the grand celebration of the Aba Festival, a 6-yearly age grade event of the indigenous people of Igarra in Akoko Edo Local government area of Edo State The 39th Aba festival which comes up on August […]
Greetings, parents, educators, and supporters of quality education! We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the maiden edition of the magazine “Parental Obligation in the Educational System” of St. Anne Nursery and Primary School, Ososo. As one of the foremost elementary schools in Ososo, Akoko Edo, Edo State, […]
A standstill ensued along the Sasaro, Igarra, Ayetoro axis of the Auchi-Igarra-Ibillo road in Akoko-Edo local government area as frustrated residents took to the streets to protest the dismal state of the road, which serves as a vital link between Edo and Ondo states. Carrying placards emblazoned with various inscriptions, […]
The funeral ceremony of the late King of Ososo land, Oba Anselm Adeloro Obaitan, the Ichama II of Ososo land entered its second day today (Friday) with some of the most important activities of the 9-day funeral rites The day broke to the loud gongs and […]
The final funeral ceremony for the late King of Ososo kingdom, Oba Anselm Adeloro Obaitan (JP), Ichama II of Ososo land, officially kicked off today the 27th of April, 2023. There had been the outing of various masquerades who are said to be the guardians of the highway of the […]
The final burial rites of Olososo of Ososo, His Royal Highness Oba Anselm Adeloro Obaitan, Ichama 11, JP, will hold this week. A statement signed on behalf of the Ugbedu Ruling Family by Prince Bamidele Obaitan, Edo State Honourable Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism stated that the rites will […]
Edo State, Independent National Electoral Commission, has presented certificates of return to Rt. Hon Yekini Idaiye and Hon Donald Okogbe respectively as winners of the Saturday 18th march 2023 EDHA elections and as members to represent constituencies one and two in Akoko-Edo LGA Presenting the certificates at a ceremonyin Benin […]
On the sidelines of the ongoing 7-yearly Itakpo festival, that mother of all festivals in Ososo land, which is the investiture of the mantle of leadership on all eligible Ososo male initiates in ceremonial rites that lasts for days, the current Edo State Commissioner for Tourism, Art, Culture and the […]