Our Oba, Our Identity: A Decade of Oba Ewuare II and the Continuity of Benin Civilization By A. O. Okungbowa, Esq. Ph.D This October, the Benin Kingdom commemorates the 10th coronation anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Ogidigan. His ascension to
Ekhagba Imonikhe The Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 elections Atiku Abubakar has faulted the 30-day fuel discount announced by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele. A statement issued by Atiku Media Office in Abuja on Thursday described the
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has made the operationalisation of the Nigerian Army’s 83 Division in Benin a personal mission. Not in the ceremonial way, but in his dogged, infrastructure-heavy style that leaves no room for excuses but action. For him it is not just about hosting the new
Left for the majority of Nigerians, nobody is interested in the religion of a contestant or his running mate. Nigerians have always been yearning for competent and capable hands that will confront the multi-dimensional problems bedeviling the country, and steer the country to progress and development. In 1993 for instance,
I have remained silent over the past few days because I have been grieving the loss of my very dear elder brother and friend, Chief Okey Ezeibe. However, the time has come for me to address some of the matters that have occupied public discussion in recent days. I respectfully
By Inwalomhe Donald Today, Edo North is now the gold district of Edo State and South-South Nigeria yet there is no good road in Edo North. Edo State needs a laboratory to test solid minerals. Gold deposits, economic diversification, and illegal mining are risks in Edo North, specifically areas
Lagos 2027: Rhodes-Vivour and the curious resurrection of a 2023 argument By Seye Oladejo, Lagos APC spokesman Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has apparently decided that the road to Lagos Government House in 2027 must pass through the courtroom of 2023. His latest intervention questioning the eligibility of the APC governorship candidate, Dr.
By Tunde Rahman A fresh thaw in relations between Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Mr Seyi Makinde is fueling renewed talk of a possible opposition coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The two leaders, who were on opposite sides during
News Analysis by Abiemwense Moru, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) A 69-year-old patient in Abuja was dying slowly of kidney failure. Then, a 39-year-old relative made a choice that saved his life; donating a kidney at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja. No money changed hands. No broker was involved.
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By, Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele Ijeoma Osamor’s article, “Edo Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo: Think Again,” is not advice. It is a lengthy sermon on humility delivered with the confidence of someone who came looking for faults and found insinuations instead. If criticism were a road project, her article would have