Any ‘appropriate’ rites of Passage for Yoruba kings?
By Suyi Ayodele On June 24, 2025, when I wrote the column: “Recommending Oba Erediauwa to President Tinubu”, this is the response I got from one of the Benin Palace…
Edo Govt. Unveils the Mandate, Vision, and Mission of DEQA
Building on the Renewed Hope Agenda of Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Hon. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu, today formally unveiled the Mandate, Vision, and Mission of the…
Rivers Police Crack Down on Human Trafficker, Rescue Pregnant Victim
By Katherine Abayomi The Rivers State Police Command says following diligent investigation and intelligence gathering, Operatives of the Command successfully apprehended two notorious suspects linked to a child trafficking syndicate…
N5M Damages Awarded Against MTN for Unsolicited Caller Tunes Exploitation
By Katherine Abayomi The Court of Appeal has slammed MTN Nigeria with a 5 million naira damages award for exploiting subscriber, Barrister Achunulo Godwin with unsolicited caller tunes. The court,…
The Body of the Yoruba King
By Lasisi Olagunju Okuku town in present Osun State has a well-recorded history of cultural promotion and preservation. Ulli Beier’s ‘Yoruba Beaded Crowns’ (1982) and Karin Barber’s ‘I Could Speak…
Buhari: A tale of two deaths
By Lasisi Olagunju June 2015, freshly minted President Muhammadu Buhari hosted General Olusegun Obasanjo at the Villa. “Whatever anyone might have done to you in the past, please forgive and…
Okojie Clinches PDP Ticket for Edo Central Senatorial By-Election
Prince Joe Okojie has emerged victorious as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Edo Central Senatorial District by-election, scheduled for August 16, 2025. The primary election, held in…
Aikpitanyi Clinches PDP Ticket for Ovia Federal Constituency By-Election
In a decisive development, Johnny Ikponmwosa Aikpitanyi has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Ovia Federal Constituency House of Representatives by-election, slated for August 16, 2025.…
Barr. Vincent Akhere Congratulates Hon. Dr. Joseph Ikpea on Senatorial Primary Victory
The Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Edo State, Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo On Education and and The State Co-ordinator of Akpakomiza -Denco Neighbour To Neighbour Movement, Hon. Barr…
Edo State Government Averts Potential Disaster in Benin City
In a dramatic turn of events, senior officials of the Edo State Government narrowly averted a catastrophic disaster on Sunday morning, saving hundreds of lives in the process. A collision…