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Rema’s ‘Rave & Roses’ Becomes First African Album to Hit 3 Billion Streams on Spotify

Nigerian singer Rema’s debut album, Rave & Roses (Ultra version), has become the first African project to surpass 3 billion streams on Spotify. The lead single of the album, Calm Down (remix with American pop star Selena Gomez), made history last year as the first African song to hit the billion-stream mark on Spotify. See […] The post Rema’s ‘Rave & Roses’ becomes first African album to hit 3 billion streams on Spotify appeared first on Ghanamm…Spotify · Benin City See the Story

President Tinubu Appoints Idia Ize-Iyamu As UBTH New CMD

August 08, (THEWILL) — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Idia Nibukun Ize-Iyamu as the new Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). THEWILL reports that the new CMD is the wife of Pastor Ize Iyamu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State. TheBola Tinubu · Benin City See the Story

Edo Governor Unveils New Cabinet, Approves Political Appointments - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has nominated Prince Kassim Afegbua, Ohimai Ehijimetor, Eugenia Abdallah and Godwin Afekokhe Eshieshi as Commissioner-designates. The nominations were announced by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Musa Ikhilor in Benin City on Friday. Governor Okpebholo also approved the appointment of Aigbogun Collins, the immediate past Chairman of Esan West Local Government Council, as Special Adviser on Yo…Benin City · Benin City Read Article

UNIBEN co-opts 150 workers into teaching cadre

Adeyinka Adedipe, Benin The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Lilian Salami, has has said 150 qualified non-teaching staff have been co-opted to the teaching cadre. Salami, the 10th substantive vice-chancellor and the second female head of the institution, after Prof. Grace Alele-Williams, spoke on Wednesday at the main campus of UNIBEN in Ugbowo,Benin City · Benin City Read Article

EDSG, Nigerian Police Force, Others Collaborate On Enforcing State Government’s Ban On Illegal Revenue Collection

The Standard Gazette EDSG, Nigerian Police Force, Others Collaborate On Enforcing State Government’s Ban On Illegal Revenue Collection Edo State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the State Government’s ban on illegal revenue collection, vowing to collaborate with relevant agencies to ensure strict compliance and restore public order across the state. This was a fallout of a strategic meeting at the State Police Command’s …Benin City · Benin City Read Article

Edo U-17 Chess Tournament To Unearth Future Stars

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has stated that the ongoing Under-17 Male and Female Chess Tournament will serve as a platform to discover future stars of the game. The three-day tournament, which runs from August 7 to 9, 2025, is being held at the Media Center of... The post Edo U-17 Chess Tournament To Unearth Future Stars – Enabulele appeared first on New Telegraph.Benin City · Benin City Read Article

Edo State Government Rallies Stakeholders to Strengthen Fight Against Gender-Based Violence - QUALITATIVE MAGAZINE

Benin City, Nigeria – August 6, 2025 In a bold reaffirmation of its unwavering stance against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Edo State Government has called on all stakeholders to intensify collaborative efforts in combating the scourge, which continues to threaten the fabric of society. The call was made during the second Gender-Based Violence (GBV) quarterly meeting of 2025, held at the New Festival Hall, Government House, Benin City. Organi…Benin City · Benin City Read Article

Obaseki celebrates deputy, Shaibu at 51

Our ReporterThe Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has felicitated with his deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu on his 51st birthday.Obaseki, in a statement, hailed the deputy governor for his unalloyed loyalty to Edo people and unwavering commitment to the vision of making Edo great again.According to the governor, I congratulate you my friend and brother on your 51st birthday.It is with great joy that I celebrate you today, given our very peculiBenin City · Benin City Read Article

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Ban on NURTW, RTEAN: Edo Arrests 10 over Illegal Revenue Collection

INEC Disqualifies Labour Party From Edo by-Elections

Okpebholo nominates Kassim Afegbua, three others as commissioners-designate

Rema’s ‘Rave & Roses’ Becomes First African Album to Hit 3 Billion Streams on Spotify

President Tinubu Appoints Idia Ize-Iyamu As UBTH New CMD

Edo Governor Unveils New Cabinet, Approves Political Appointments - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

UNIBEN co-opts 150 workers into teaching cadre

EDSG, Nigerian Police Force, Others Collaborate On Enforcing State Government’s Ban On Illegal Revenue Collection

Edo U-17 Chess Tournament To Unearth Future Stars

Edo State Government Rallies Stakeholders to Strengthen Fight Against Gender-Based Violence - QUALITATIVE MAGAZINE

Obaseki celebrates deputy, Shaibu at 51

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Rema’s ‘Rave & Roses’ Becomes First African Album to Hit 3 Billion Streams on Spotify

President Tinubu Appoints Idia Ize-Iyamu As UBTH New CMD

Edo Governor Unveils New Cabinet, Approves Political Appointments - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

UNIBEN co-opts 150 workers into teaching cadre

EDSG, Nigerian Police Force, Others Collaborate On Enforcing State Government’s Ban On Illegal Revenue Collection

Edo U-17 Chess Tournament To Unearth Future Stars

Edo State Government Rallies Stakeholders to Strengthen Fight Against Gender-Based Violence - QUALITATIVE MAGAZINE

Obaseki celebrates deputy, Shaibu at 51