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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 …

…Sets for maiden Christian Music Festival with N50 million prize for winners Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has renamed 1st Ugbor Road in Oredo Local Government Area after Archbishop Margret Benson Idahosa of the Church of God Mission International. Addressing journalists after a thanksgiving service at the Mega Convention 2023 and in celebration of the 80th birthday of Archbishop …

Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has narrated how his dad, Chief Adedeji, sent policemen to arrest him several times in the early days of his career. The ‘OBO’ crooner said his dad was initially against his musical career and wanted him to focus on his education. Davido revealed this when he featured on Ebro in the Morning …

Los Angeles (AP) — Ruth E. Carter made history: The costume designer behind the “Black Panther” films became the first Black woman to win two Oscars, the Associated Press reports. Carter took home best costume design Sunday night at the 95th Academy Awards for the Marvel sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Carter also won in 2018 for “Black Panther,” which …

Los Angeles (AP) — Oscar Winners Announced Sunday: Best supporting actor: Ke Huy Quan, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Best supporting actress: Jamie Lee Curtis, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Best animated feature: “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” International feature film: “All Quiet on the Western Front” (Germany) Documentary feature: “Navalny” Live action short: “An Irish Goodbye” Cinematography: James Friend, “All …

…Driver to pay N50,000 fine A Mobile Court sitting in Benin City, the Edo State capital, has sentenced a commercial bus driver in the metropolis, Tobore Emurerhi to four days of community service for violating the state’s traffic laws. The Nissan Vanette Bus driver with vehicle registration number BEN 34 XE also bagged a N50,000 fine. Emurerhi is among drivers …