The police in Edo State have ordered an investigation into the circumstances that caused the death of Kaduna Eboigbodin, a former chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) at a police checkpoint in Benin City. The police spokesperson in Edo, Moses Yamu, said the Commissioner of Police, Umoru Ozigi gave the order on Wednesday. Sources … Read more
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has supported the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) with a $3 million (approximately N5 billion) grant to promote arts management and education in West Africa. Established in 2020, MOWAA is a Benin-based non-profit organisation committed to safeguarding West African heritage, fostering knowledge, and promoting the region’s vibrant arts and … Read more
Ayodele Oritsejafor, a famous Nigerian pastor and founder of Word of Life Bible Church (WLBC) headquartered in Warri, Delta State, has narrated how he survived cancer. Mr Oritsejafor, a former National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), recounted his experience with his congregation during one of his church’s programmes and posted the video … Read more
Actor Hanks Anuku has revealed how viral footage falsely depicting him as mentally unstable derailed his acting career and traumatised him. In 2022, footage surfaced on social media showing the actor in a seemingly unstable state. His associate and friend, Nonso Ofole, debunked the mental illness claim, stating that Mr Anuku was ‘not insane’ as … Read more
Maureen Esisi, the ex-wife of Nollywood actor Blossom Chukwujekwu, has made a surprising revelation. Despite their marriage ending in 2019, she insists they are “technically” still married. Blossom Chukwujekwu and Maureen Esisi were wedded in 2015, capturing the hearts of fans and the entertainment industry. However, their relationship took a shocking turn, culminating in a … Read more
A man convicted for rape and impregnating his daughter has been re-arrested by the police, four years after escaping from a prison in Benin City, Edo State, South-south Nigeria. Jacob Alone, 58, was convicted and sentenced to 21 years imprisonment, the police in Edo State said in a statement posted on X on Tuesday. “During … Read more
The police in Edo State have confirmed the killing of a journalist in the state. The journalist, Hillary Odia, was shot dead on Christmas Eve by suspected cultists at a drinking joint near a police station in Benin City, the state capital. He was a staff member of Independent Television and Radio, Benin City. The … Read more
