January 2026
Etose Dickson Imasogie: A Good Leader Celebrating @ 85
By Raphael Okhiria Every January 21, a great crowd of people of different shapes and sizes, big or small, rich or poor, usually gather at house no. 20, Oza street, Off Sokponba Road, Ugboka quarter, Benin City, to join their precious friend and leader, Etose (Dr.) Dickson Imasogie, to celebrate his birthday. But in 2026, […]
Niger Delta Sports Festival: Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium To Host 3,000 Athletes, Officials
By Raphael Okhiria No fewer than 3,000 athletes and officials from the Niger Delta region will in February, 2026, converge at the prestigious Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City in Edo State, for a one week sporting fiesta. Chairman, Niger Delta Sports Festival, Itiako Malic Ikpokpo, who disclosed this during a news conference in Benin City, […]
APC/Tinubu And The Absurdity Of Government In Nigeria
By Dr. Isaiah Osifo The real word that can describe the government of Nigeria under president Tinubu is absurdity. The president that begged Nigerians for votes and promised to work for the interest of Nigerians is always out of the country with no regard for the demands of his office or respect for the expectation […]
Ososo Carnival: 15 Years Of Great Tourism In Edo
By Raphael Okhiria For ninety-six hours nonstop, the Kukuruku Hills in Akoko-Edo local government area of Edo State, vibrated and revibrated when the Ososo town’s sons and daughters, supported by their friends and well-wishers marked the 15th edition of the great Ososo Carnival. The carnival took place at Ososo town from 27th to 30th December, […]
Kidnappings: NMA Threatens To Withdraw Medical Services in Edo State
By Raphael Okhiria The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Edo State Branch, has threatened to down tools with effect from Saturday, January 10, 2026, to protest the kidnapping of two medical doctors in the state, on new year’s day. Chairman of the NMA Edo State Branch, Dr. Eustace Oseghale, informed the general public of the association’s […]
Oba Of Benin’s Spokesman Loses Mum
By Raphael Okhiria Deaconess (Mrs.) Patience Iguobaro, is the mother of Comrade Osaigbovo Iguobaro who is the Chief Press Secretary (CPS), to the Oba of Benin, HRM Ewuare II, CFR. She transited to the great beyond on Christmas day (25th January, 2025) after a brief illness. According to a family source, the late Deaconess (Mrs.) […]