Majek Fashek, singer, songwriter, superstar, reggae icon, hero, prophet, rainmaker and eventual cautionary tale passed away in New York on the night of 1, June. This according to his manager Omenka Uzoma who spoke with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Fashek achieved instant iconic status with the release of his debut solo album Prisoner of... Read More

July 2, 2017

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FG announces resumption of the Azura Power Plant project in Edo

The Federal Government has resumed the Azura Power Plant project which was initiated during the administration of Adams Oshiomhole, and Governor Godwin Obaseki, as the Chairman of the State’s Economic Team. The Azura power project includes the construction, operation and maintenance of a 459 megawatts gas-fired open-cycle power plant near Benin City. The project was... Read More

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June 13, 2017

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[The Sexuality Blog]: Are we ever going to talk about the long term effects of the Edo-Italy sex trade?

Conversations around sex work and human trafficking in Nigeria cannot be had without referencing the 30-year tragedy that is Edo state’s intergenerational history of sex trafficking. Since the mid-70s, a steady stream of women and girls have been lured out of Benin City and it’s surrounding towns, some coerced by their parents to the shores... Read More

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February 22, 2017

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The Sexuality Blog: Sex isn’t all it’s cut out to be

“A man might think he needs a pillow to sleep well, but he’ll sleep just as well without one” – Jane Rosenal. Sex is wonderful. Save for possible STD’s and unwanted babies and feelings you really didn’t anticipate catching, sex is largely guilt free satisfaction. It is probably why we obsess so much about it,... Read More

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May 18, 2016

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NLC strike: More states join nationwide protest (PHOTOS)

Groups of people led by the National Labor Congress across the nation are currently protesting the increase in pump price of petrol. From streets to government houses, see photos of protesters across the nation. Benin city Ekiti Abuja Delta Ogun

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February 20, 2015

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11-year-old girl rescued from suspected ritualists in Delta (PICTURED)

by Anike Jacobs A suspected 64-year-old ritualist, Michael, who lured an 11-year-old girl, Faith Irabor, from Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State, to his home at Egbudu Akah, Aniocha area of the state, has been caught by soldiers. Vanguard reports that Faith was hawking sachet water at the popular Uromi Junction, along Benin... Read More

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September 15, 2014

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The latest excuse – Two-metre-long snake puts parts of Benin in darkness

by Azubuike Azikiwe According to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), the recent power supply disruption experienced in some parts of Benin City and environs was as a result of a two meter snake, which was trapped in a transformer T23 at the Benin switch yard. The trapped reptile put three feeders, Nekpennekpen, Ikpoba Dam... Read More

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June 6, 2014

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It gets worse: Soldiers seize copies of The Nation newspapers

by Akan Ido In a situation reminiscent of the Sani Abacha days when journalists were hounded and newspaper houses shut, reports coming in from the South-south offices of The Nation newspapers indicate that soldiers have impounded vehicles and seized newspapers belonging to the media company. Reports say soldiers attached to the 3 Battalion of the... Read More

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December 28, 2013

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Gov. Oshiomhole involved in auto accident in Edo, survives

by Isi Esene Governor Adams Oshiomhole earlier on Saturday survived a motor accident while returning to Benin City, the capital of Edo State from Iyamho Village. The accident was said to have occurred at Ewu Village, along the ever busy Benin-Auchi Road around 9:45am today. Ewu is located in Edo Central Senatorial District. Reports say a Peugeot... Read More

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September 14, 2013

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Oba of Benin welcomes singer Waje with gifts and blessings (PHOTOS)

by Adeola Balogun Songstress Waje went back to her roots as she recently paid a visit to the capital of her home state, Benin city. While there, she was a guest of the Oba of Benin; Omo N’Oba N’edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Erediauwa, CFR. The ruler received her warmly and gave her blessings and a... Read More

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September 9, 2013

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INCREDIBLE: Mystery in Edo as man, 25, was found inside a locked tomb

by ‘Jola Sotubo A strange sight greeted residents of Akenzua Street in Benin City this morning as they woke up to find a man locked in a tomb with no clue as to how he got in. The unidentified man, whose age was put at about 25, was found in a tomb which belonged... Read More

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July 7, 2013

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3 people critically injured as robbers attack Edebiri, ANPP leader’s residence in Edo

by Rachel Ogbu Three people were left injured after armed robbers attacked the home of the Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) in Benin-City yesterday. The night guard at Solomon Edebiri’s house and two others were reportedly wounded with a machete and left in a pool of blood when five bandits... Read More

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July 7, 2013

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How I got food for abducted Supreme Court Justice’s wife in our hideout – Suspected kidnapper (PICTURED)

by Rachel Ogbu One of the suspects involved in the kidnapping the wife, daughter and driver of a justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Bode Rhodes-Vivour, in May has confessed that he was ignorant of the people who were abducted but only fed them as directed by the kidnappers. “They brought them to the house,... Read More

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June 18, 2013

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It gets worse: Cult members disarm policeman on duty in Edo

by Rachel Ogbu About 20 people are said to have died in the cult war rocking Edo State and despite the state government’s intervention, the violence does not seem to be cooling down at all. Students were gun down in broad daylight at the University of Benin last week and on Saturday night, suspected cult... Read More

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June 13, 2013

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“Oshiomhole got it wrong this time”: Okada riders in Edo state protest ban

by Rachel Ogbu Commercial motorcyclists popularly called okada riders have protested against the ban on their activities by the Edo state government. On Wednesday, riders in their thousands took to the streets in Benin City asking Governor Adams Oshiomhole to revise plans to prohibit that mode of transportation in three local government areas of Benin... Read More

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June 6, 2013

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6 arrested over ‘juju’ prostitution ring after gang branded women with irons then forced them into slavery

Tortured women and scared them with curses to force them on to streets Women were taken from Nigeria and transported to Spain Told them would be cursed if they broke voodoo spell Spanish police say they have broken up a ring that smuggled in women from Nigeria and forced them into street prostitution by burning... Read More

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January 3, 2013

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Better skies ahead: FG to acquire 30 aircraft, plans reduction in air fares

The Federal Government, Wednesday, said it plans to acquire 30 aircraft to boost domestic airlines in the country and ensure reduction of air fares. It also attributed deluge of litigations as responsible for the non-removal of abandoned aircraft in airports across the country, as it was discovered that many of the aircraft were used as... Read More

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December 24, 2012

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Tragic: Gunmen shoot 3-year-old boy, kill father, and kidnap mother

by Akan Ido Gunmen during the weekend shot a 3-year-old boy, killed his father and abducted his mother in a tragic incident which took place Oghodua Street, Off Iyeware Street in Ohovbe Area of Benin City, Edo State. The young boy is now receiving treatment in an undisclosed private hospital. His father, Olowo Lafe, a... Read More

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December 10, 2012

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Exclusive: 7 questions for Amarachi Uyanne, who won ‘Nigeria’s Got Talent’ yesterday

by Akan Ido Amarachi Uyanne, the 8-year-old winner of the ‘Nigeria’s Got Talent’ reality show was nothing short of captivating right from the beginning of the keenly contested competition. Her crowd-pleasing performances and utterances seemingly beyond her years are so easy to notice and endeared the judges and the audience to the fun little lady.... Read More

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Obituary: Majek Fashek was many things, a rainmaker, a cultural icon, a cautionary tale

FG announces resumption of the Azura Power Plant project in Edo

[The Sexuality Blog]: Are we ever going to talk about the long term effects of the Edo-Italy sex trade?

The Sexuality Blog: Sex isn’t all it’s cut out to be

NLC strike: More states join nationwide protest (PHOTOS)

11-year-old girl rescued from suspected ritualists in Delta (PICTURED)

The latest excuse – Two-metre-long snake puts parts of Benin in darkness

It gets worse: Soldiers seize copies of The Nation newspapers

‘My girlfriend made me do it’: Man arrested for raping 5 young boys in Benin

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Fashola endorses Oshiomhole for president in 2015

Go and Cash: Oshiomhole gives young plantain chips hawker N1million gift

Gov. Oshiomhole involved in auto accident in Edo, survives

Oba of Benin welcomes singer Waje with gifts and blessings (PHOTOS)

INCREDIBLE: Mystery in Edo as man, 25, was found inside a locked tomb

3 people critically injured as robbers attack Edebiri, ANPP leader’s residence in Edo

How I got food for abducted Supreme Court Justice’s wife in our hideout – Suspected kidnapper (PICTURED)

It gets worse: Cult members disarm policeman on duty in Edo

“Oshiomhole got it wrong this time”: Okada riders in Edo state protest ban

6 arrested over ‘juju’ prostitution ring after gang branded women with irons then forced them into slavery

Better skies ahead: FG to acquire 30 aircraft, plans reduction in air fares

Tragic: Gunmen shoot 3-year-old boy, kill father, and kidnap mother

Exclusive: 7 questions for Amarachi Uyanne, who won ‘Nigeria’s Got Talent’ yesterday

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