Popular Nigerian streamer Habeeb Hamzat, professionally known as Peller, has found himself at the center of another dramatic incident, this time inside a royal palace. The content creator, currently on a nationwide streaming tour, reportedly encountered an unexpected reception during a visit to the palace of the Alake of Egbaland in Abeokuta. His stop in…
The Edo State Government has warned all interested parties regarding the recent court ruling on the Okpella traditional leadership, to maintain status quo and not resort to self help. In a statement, Festus Ebea, the state Commissioner for Public Safety and Security, noted that the Attorney General of the state had already commenced the process…
The Edo State government has described as mischief for anyone to accuse Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo of meddling with the affairs of the election of Okuokpellagbe of Okpella, HRM Michael Sado. The State Commissioner for Communication and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, made this known in in a statement in Benin on Tuesday. He said Okuokpellagbe election…
HRH Sado The Okuokpellagbe of Okpella, His Royal Highness, Michael Sado, on Saturday commended organisers of the 7th Annual Qur’an Recitation Competition for the sustenance of the annual event for the past seven years. The competition which held at FUTAC Schools, Imiagwuese, Okpella, Etsako East LGA, Edo State, in honour of his predecessor, the late…
By Lucky Isibor The Edo State Solicitor General, Iseghohimen Stephen Okoror, has assured that the Edo State Government led by Senator Monday Okpebholo will abide by and implement the Supreme Court judgement on the Ewu chieftaincy dispute which had in its judgment of 19 July, 2024 declared His Royal Highness, Jafaru Isesele I the rightful…
Oba of Benin His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin, has appointed Pa. Friday Uwadiae Obazee, a retired Major-General in the Nigerian Army as the Odionwere of Evbonede village, Oredo Local Government Area in Edo State. The Royal approval, which marks a turning point, was conveyed…
Gov Radda Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umar Radda has cautioned retired civil servants against marrying new wives, advising instead that they invest their money wisely. The governor made the remarks while addressing retired civil servants at the launch of the disbursement of N41 billion in accrued benefits for both state and local government retirees….
A self-styled marabout, who allegedly collected €33,500 after promising to secure Mali’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), has been arrested for fraud following the team’s elimination from the tournament. Mali were knocked out of the competition on Friday after losing 1–0 to Senegal in the quarter-finals. Shortly after the defeat, anger erupted…
Former Gov, Obaseki The immediate past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has called on human rights organisations, civil society groups, and all well-meaning Nigerians to lend their voices and speak out against the attack on Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki by youths on Sunday. The former governor said the assault was was an injustice and…
The Ojibara of Bayagan Ile, Kwara state, Kamilu Salami, who was abducted 25 days ago by bandits, has been released. The monarch, who was abducted on November 29, 2025, while working on his farm, returned to his community late Tuesday evening. Residents of the community have been thrown into a frenzy of joy and happiness…
