Governor Okpebholo Sacks Chairperson Of Edo Education Board

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has terminated the appointment of Dr Maureen Ekhoragbon as Chair of the State Senior Secondary Education Board with immediate effect. The Secretary to the State Government, Ikhilor Musa, announced the...

Edo gov sacks education board chair, names replacement

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has removed Dr Maureen Ekhoragbon as Chair of the State Senior Secondary Education Board, effective immediately. The Secretary to the State Government, Ikhilor Musa, announced the sack in a statement on...

Okpebholo sacks Edo Secondary Education Board Chair

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has relieved Dr Maureen Ekhoragbon of her position as Chairman of the Edo State Senior Secondary Education Board. Although the state government did not disclose the reason for her removal, the decision takes...

Nigerian lady flies her mum to join her in UK after 22 months abroad, shares emotional reunion video

A Nigerian lady celebrated as she brought her mother to join her abroad 22 months after she relocated She posted a video that showed when she reunited with her mum at the airport and mentioned why her mum came abroad What her mother did after...

From Benin Bronzes to Digital Brushes: Tracing Nigeria’s Artistic Evolution

Onwuatu Victoria Art in Nigeria has always been more than decoration, it is identity, memory, and a mirror reflecting generations of creativity and resilience. From the timeless craftsmanship of the Benin bronze makers to today’s digital...

Osamede Receives Standing Ovation at Benin City Home Coming Premiere

Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City Osamede, a superhero film set during the 1897 British invasion, received a standing ovation at its homecoming premiere at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City, Edo State. It is a fictional story of a people...

‘A palette unlike anything in the west’: Ben Okri, Yinka Shonibare and more on how Nigerian art revived Britain’s cultural landscape

Some primal energy was unleashed among Nigerian artists in the years leading up to independence. The century-long reign of colonialism was nearing its end and the people of Nigeria, with its over 300 tribes, its ebullient energy, were poised for a...

Tinubu Approves New 600 Bed Hostel , Auditorium For Abuja Law School

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate provision of a new, state-of-the-art auditorium for the Nigerian Law School, to further enhance legal education infrastructure. Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister, Nyesom Wike disclosed...

Benin Palace Questions Motive Of Iyaloja Role In Edo Markets, Urges Tinubu’s Daughter To Also Extend Concept To Kano, Aba, Others

The Benin Traditional Council (BTC), acting on the authority of Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has questioned the motive behind the introduction of the Iyaloja concept in Edo State by the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Folashade...

Benin traditional council warns against politicising market leadership

The Benin traditional council has issued a stern warning against the politicisation of market leadership, stating that “the concept of Iyaloja is alien to Benin culture”. The palace also expressed disapproval of the use of trade associations to...

Benin Traditional Council Warns Against Politicizing Market Leadership

The Benin Traditional Council has warned against politicizing market leadership, stating that the concept of Iyaloja is foreign to Benin culture. The palace also disapproves of using trade associations for partisan politics, saying it's harmful to...

Benin Traditional Council warns against politicisation of market leadership

The Benin Traditional Council has issued a stern warning against the politicisation of market leadership, stating that “the concept of Iyaloja is alien to Benin culture”. The Palace also expressed disapproval of the use of trade associations to...

More women in politics will end cultural stigmatisation – Okuoimose

Rates Tinubu’s administration high in gender balancing By Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin An advocate for women in politics, Dr. Mary Okuoimose has said that the inclusion of more women in Nigerian politics would put an end to cultural stigmatisation which...

Benin palace rejects ‘Iyaloja’ title in Edo markets

The Palace of the Oba of Benin has rejected the introduction of the “Iyaloja” title into Edo State’s market system. The Palace said the Iyaloja title is alien to Benin culture and potentially disruptive to peace and tradition. This was disclosed...

News The Guardian Restitution row: how Nigeria’s new home for the Benin bronzes ended up with clay replicas

default In a corner of the new Museum of West African Art, visitors can marvel at a sample display of the cultural treasures that adorned the royal palace that once stood in its place: a proud cockerel, a plaque with three mighty warriors, a bust...

Restitution row: how Nigeria’s new home for the Benin bronzes ended up with clay replicas

In a corner of the new Museum of West African Art, visitors can marvel at a sample display of the cultural treasures that adorned the royal palace that once stood in its place: a proud cockerel, a plaque with three mighty warriors, a bust of a...

Iyaloja: Oba Ewuare Defend Edo Tradition, Culture

What was the daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja-General, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo thinking when she wanted to install Iyaloja in Edo? Was she thinking that Edo State is part of Lagos or the South-west? These were some of the questions...

How Benin Palace Shut Down ‘Iyaloja’ Politics In Edo Markets

For the past weeks, the media have been inundated with the inauguration of an Iyaloja of Edo Market and the subsequent visit to the palace of the Oba of Benin where His Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolopkolo, Ewuare II told the delegation led by...

Investigation exposes NYSC fraud involving Benin Republic varsities and Nigerian Polytechnics

Blacklisted Benin Republic universities were found colluding with private Nigerian polytechnics to fraudulently secure NYSC mobilisation for their graduates Students allegedly paid up to ₦400,000 to obtain fake HND and ND certificates, mainly...

Investigation uncovers how Benin Republic varsities, Nigerian Polytechnics perform NYSC fraud

Blacklisted Benin Republic universities were found colluding with private Nigerian polytechnics to fraudulently secure NYSC mobilisation for their graduates Students allegedly paid up to ₦400,000 to obtain fake HND and ND certificates, mainly...