Monarchs Series: Oba of Benin- Legacy, Family and the Call for Eastern Unity
His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, is the 40th Oba of Benin, reigning since 20 October 2016. Born Eheneden Erediauwa on...
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IYEKI: Undermining Culture- Warnings from Benin, the South-South & South-East
Recently there has been a clash between political ambition and cultural tradition in Edo State, involving Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja-General (national market women’s leader), and...
Abuja: Soludo, Nigerians Shocked, Mourn Rising Arise TV Anchor’s Murder
ABUJA – Young Arise TV presenter and lawyer Somtochukwu “Sommie” Christelle Maduagwu was tragically killed during an armed robbery at her residence in the Katampe...
OPay Leads Nigeria’s Fintech Boom — Top 10 Apps by Downloads in Q3 2025
In Nigeria, the third quarter of 2025 witnessed a sharp surge in adoption of fintech mobile apps, with OPay claiming the top spot with 50...
Ohanaeze Accuse Igbo Elites of Nnamdi Kanu’s Abandonment amid Detention Crisis
ONITSHA – Ohanaeze Ndigbo in a statement from Onitsha, Anambra State, accused governors, lawmakers, traditional rulers and religious leaders from the south-east of neglecting Nnamdi...
Boko Haram Terrorize Borno, Destroy Palace, Kill Two
BORNO – Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Kirawa, a community on the Nigeria–Cameroon border in Gwoza LGA, Borno State, killing two civilians, abducting another, and...
Oba of Benin Honours Edo Governor Okpebholo with Royal Birthday Gift
Benin City – Governor Monday Okpebholo received a royal birthday gift from the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Ewuare II, through the monarch’s eldest daughter,...
UNIBEN Deputy VC calls for Herbal Medicine Degree Courses across Nigerian Universities
Benin City, Nigeria — In a renewed push to recognise traditional medicine within formal academia, the University of Benin’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Ekehuan Campus), Prof. Ayinde Ekenwan,...
‘OZO’ Running Club Forges London Igbo Community Through Weekly Runs and Culture
Reimagined article (London, 21 December 2024 / updated mid-2025) On a crisp Saturday morning in Hyde Park, London, dozens of runners — many of Igbo...
Osun Monarch Revokes Title of Chief for Alleged Theft of Community Transformers
ILESA – The Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup Ajimoko III, officially removed High Chief Busuyi Gbadamosi from his chieftaincy as Oba-Odo of Ilesa, over...