Video streaming platform, Showmax will honour 30 Nollywood actresses who have made and are making iconic contributions to Nigeria’s movie industry, Nollywood this March in commemoration of the UN’s International Women’s Day. Showmax will publish a profile each day about a different woman from fast-rising stars to A-list actresses and […]
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Editor’s Note: “Death comes for us all; …even at our birth, death does but stand aside a little. And every day he looks towards us and muses somewhat to himself whether that day or the next he will draw nigh. It is the law of nature, and the will of […]
The Edo State Government has announced plans to embark on a comprehensive building recertification campaign in Ugbor, Ogheghe, Amagba communities, and surrounding areas to prevent building collapse and ensure public safety. Commissioner for Physical Planning, Urban and Regional Development, Isoken Omo, urged the public to collaborate with ministry officials during […]
The music star, Timaya Inetimi, simply known as Timaya, has been allegedly arrested, hours after a hit and run accusation from an Instagram user. Viral videos which emerged on Thursday showed the singer being carted away by men in police uniform. In another video, the singer was explaining to the […]
The Nigerian government has granted the United States’ request to extradite Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari, who is facing allegations of involvement in a $1.1 million wire fraud scheme linked to notorious internet fraudster Hushpuppi. The US indictment charges Kyari with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering, and […]
The governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced his intention to partner with the federal government on the management of the Okomu National Park, to restore the park and enhance security in the area. Obaseki made this known on Thursday when he met with the Conservator of the […]
A coalition of prominent leaders and respected elders from Owan and Akoko-Edo Local Government Area in Edo State came together to vehemently oppose former governor Adams Oshiomhole’s senatorial ambition. They emphasized that the rotational arrangement within Edo North Senatorial District has always been the essence of their political representation. In […]
Igarra, Edo State – At a recent meeting with critical stakeholders from Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency, the Hon. Commissioner for Education, Dr. Joan Oviawe, assuaged the Constituency people and said a campus of a tertiary institution will soon come to the LGA. The session was jointly organized by Akoko-Edo Forum and […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has slammed the National Assembly for rejecting 5 bills seeking affirmative action and inclusion for women in politics and other spheres of the society. The governor, in a statement, said: “The recent developments at the National Assembly, in which 5 bills seeking affirmative […]
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has expressed concerns over the distribution formula for the Federal Government’s conditional cash transfer program and other social amenities. He made this statement during a courtesy visit from the Federal Character Commission’s Executive Chairman, Dr. Muheeba Dankaka, at the Government House in Benin City. Obaseki […]