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By Princess Isoken Dianna Eweka   “A politician thinks of the next election; a statesman thinks of the next generation –” James Freeman Clarke “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts –” Winston Churchill Recently, history was made as Bishop Akhalemhe PhD, FCSI, seasoned author, professional biographer, renowned educationist, accounting scholar, …

By Eben Enasco Oredo Local Government Chairman, Dr. Tom Obaseki, on Wednesday, extended his heartfelt appreciation to the council’s workers for their unwavering support since he assumed office. The occasion was the annual Workers’ Day celebration, observed globally. Speaking in Benin City, Dr. Obaseki reaffirmed his commitment to prioritizing their welfare, recognizing its impact on their productivity.He urged them to …

BY EBEN ENASCO As part of measures put in place to address food insecurity in the Oredo Government Area of Edo State, the Executive Chairman, Dr. Tom Obaseki on Friday flagged off a groundbreaking “Oredo Farmers Market,” (OFM), reassuring his administration’s commitment to the people. The intervention program aimed at upscaling the welfare of citizens in the area symbolizes not …

CNN — Winners of the 66th Grammy Awards, the music industry’s top prize, are being presented on Sunday. The ceremony is taking place in stormy Los Angeles, where Trevor Noah is hosting the event for a fourth time. SZA led among artists with nine nominations going into the event and is among the early winners for pop duo performance with …

Nigerian artistes, Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Asake, and Olamide were all nominated for the 66th Grammy Awards, but all failed to win on Sunday. Burna Boy, who bagged four nominations, was joined by Davido, who earned three nominations in his debut. Asake, Arya Starr, and Olamide got one nomination apiece. They were all nominated in the maiden Best African …

By Igbotako Nowinta Lagos, Nigeria – The beauty of yesteryears turned into uncontrollable outpouring of nostalgic memories, as ex-students of Baptist High School, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, Class of 1984 held their 2024 Re-union and 40 years Anniversary celebration. The event which took place from January 19 to 21, 2024 at Barracuda Beach Resort & Water Pack Limited, Epe, …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has commended journalists in the State for their critical roles in the growth and development of the State over the past seven years. Obaseki said this at the end of year party organized by the State government for members of the Edo State Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). The governor said, …

Adozi Empire Limited, an entertainment company in collaboration with the Edo State Government Friday hosted fast-rising Edo-born musician, Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, to a sold-out homecoming concert, in Benin City. The event, held at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, Airport Road, was attended by notable dignitaries including the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; his wife, Betsy; Commissioner …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has described the retired Permanent Secretary, Government House and Protocol, Mrs. Julie Olatunji, as one of the greatest transformational agents that the Edo State civil service has produced. Obaseki said this during a send-off party organized for her in Benin City attended by colleagues, politicians, friends, serving Commissioners, top government functionaries amongst others. The …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the Edo State International Film Festival (ESIFF) was initiated by his administration to create a marketplace for films and movies. The governor made the remarks at the 2024 ESIFF Grand Finale & Awards Night, held at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, in Benin City at the weekend. He noted that his administration …