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Record labels wanted to change my sound - Johnny Drille

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Sensational singer, John Ighodaro, popularly known as Johnny Drille, has recalled how he initially struggled to bag a recording deal because of his See the Story

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Okpebholo Orders Edo Cabinet to Wear Tinubu-Branded Cap to Meeting: "You'll Be Sent Back"

Edo Governor Okpebholo directs cabinet members to wear Tinubu-branded outfits, warning against corruption and urging loyalty, service, and discipline.See the Story

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Edo Security Corps, vigilantes rescue kidnapped 12-year-old girl, arrest suspect

Operatives of the Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, in collaboration with local hunters, have rescued a 12-year-old girl abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in the Ayogwiri community of Etsako West Local Government Area of the State. The minor, identified as Blessing Anani, was abducted on 10 October 2025 while returning from the farm […]See the Story

General Dambazau To Deliver Lecture On National Security, Cohesion At 7th JFCN Annual Lecture

Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and ex-Minister of Interior, Lieutenant General Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (rtd), will deliver the keynote lecture at the 7th Annual Lecture of Just Friends Club of Nigeria (JFCN) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Bolingo Hotel, Abuja. The lecture, themed “Nigeria’s Security Challenges and the Quest for National Cohesion: A New Paradigm for Internal Security Architecture and Governance”, which is scheduled to sta…Benin City · Benin City Read Article

Edo: Wake up, enemies out to frustrate your political assignment ' Primate Ayodele warns Obaseki

The leader of INRI Evangelical spiritual church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State about attempt to frustrate his political assignment. Primate Ayodele said Obaseki should wake up because he foresees his political assignment being frustrated by his enemies in the State. The popular prophet advised the governor and his deputy []Edo: Wake up, enemies out to frustrate your political assignmentPrimate Ayodele war…Church · Benin City Read Article

Nigeria Cricket President to Inaugurate New Indoor Facility at Edo Female Cricket League Finale

A milestone in Edo State cricket development will be celebrated on Sunday, October 19, 2025, as Dr. Uyi Akpata, President of the Cricket Federation of Nigeria (NCF), inaugurates a brand-new indoor cricket facility at the High Performance Centre, Iyoba Girls College, Ugbowo, Benin City. The inauguration forms part of the grand finale of the Edo State Female Cricket League, which concludes this weekend. Read Also: Emmanuel Okoro Bounces Back from …Cricket · Benin City Read Article

Boboye Hits the Ground Running at Bendel Insurance, Sets Focus on Discipline and Unity

Newly appointed Bendel Insurance Technical Manager, Coach Kennedy Boboye, has officially resumed duties with the Benin Arsenals, taking charge of his first training session at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The two-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title-winning coach — who led Plateau United and Akwa United to past league triumphs — wasted no time in setting the tone for his tenure, emphasizing discipline, teamwork, and a…Benin City · Benin City Read Article

Edo Security Corps, vigilantes rescue kidnapped 12-year-old girl, arrest suspect

Okpebholo Makes Edo Languages Compulsory In Schools

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has announced the reintroduction of Edo languages into the school curriculum across Edo State. Okpebholo disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Esan Okpa Initiative to Government House in Benin City. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Thursday, the governor said the move aims to preserve the State’s rich cultural heritage and promote indigenous knowledge. …Benin City · Benin City See the Story

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Record labels wanted to change my sound - Johnny Drille

Okpebholo Orders Edo Cabinet to Wear Tinubu-Branded Cap to Meeting: "You'll Be Sent Back"

Edo Security Corps, vigilantes rescue kidnapped 12-year-old girl, arrest suspect

General Dambazau To Deliver Lecture On National Security, Cohesion At 7th JFCN Annual Lecture

Edo: Wake up, enemies out to frustrate your political assignment ' Primate Ayodele warns Obaseki

Nigeria Cricket President to Inaugurate New Indoor Facility at Edo Female Cricket League Finale

Edo State Launches Armwrestling Association to Boost Sports Development

Are scholars legitimising witch hunting in post-colonial Africa?

It's not just about goals — Why Osimhen is like Maradona

Solidarity and shared optimism take centre stage at 1-54 fair

Boboye Hits the Ground Running at Bendel Insurance, Sets Focus on Discipline and Unity

Edo Security Corps, vigilantes rescue kidnapped 12-year-old girl, arrest suspect

Okpebholo Makes Edo Languages Compulsory In Schools

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General Dambazau To Deliver Lecture On National Security, Cohesion At 7th JFCN Annual Lecture

Edo: Wake up, enemies out to frustrate your political assignment ' Primate Ayodele warns Obaseki

Nigeria Cricket President to Inaugurate New Indoor Facility at Edo Female Cricket League Finale

Edo State Launches Armwrestling Association to Boost Sports Development

Are scholars legitimising witch hunting in post-colonial Africa?

It's not just about goals — Why Osimhen is like Maradona

Solidarity and shared optimism take centre stage at 1-54 fair

Boboye Hits the Ground Running at Bendel Insurance, Sets Focus on Discipline and Unity

Edo Security Corps, vigilantes rescue kidnapped 12-year-old girl, arrest suspect

Okpebholo Makes Edo Languages Compulsory In Schools