Remembering Madam Eva Bailey Reed (Sis. Pet): A Caterer of International Repute and Devout Methodist

Whenever I am faced with grief due to the loss of someone important, I am reminded of Solon, a Greek philosopher, regarded as one of the fathers of democracy, who once said: “No man should consider himself truly happy until he is dead.” Solon...

You Are From Benin, I Don’t Care

Former member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Hopeson Adorye, has stirred public discourse following a bold and confrontational response to Ghana’s former Second Lady, Samira Bawumia. The controversy erupted after Adorye accused Mrs. Bawumia of...

Letter to Roy Benin, CEO/President, The Beer Store

October 17, 2025 The Beer Store Corporate Office | 2258 Coleraine Drive Bolton, ON L7E 3A9 Attention: Roy Benin Dear Mr. Benin. The closing of The Beer Store is the final nail in the coffin for those of us in the town of Wawa who are interested in...

Edo government to recruit 3,000 additional teachers

The Edo government has announced plans to recruit additional 3,000 teachers to strengthen teaching capacity and improve learning outcomes across public schools in the state. Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo said this when the leadership of the...

Brief: JNIM Attacks in Benin Near Nigerian Border

A satellite view of Assamakka, Niger, where JNIM's attack took place. The Algerian border is visible as a line in the sand. (Source: Google Maps) Executive Summary JNIM is expanding both south and north, conducting new attacks from Benin to the...

Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer In Prison + Oshiomhole Shuts Down Natasha Akpoti Over Abortion Law – Trending With Ojy Okpe

A Magistrate court ordered the remand of Aloy Ejimakor, one of the lawyers representing Nnamdi Kanu to Kuje prison for protesting over the release of Nnamdi Kanu in Abuja. The Police arrested Ejimakor and charged him alongside 12 others with...

Edo sends heads of local government administration on compulsory leave

Edo Government has ordered heads of Local Government Administration (HoLGAs) across the 18 local councils to proceed on compulsory leave. The Chairman of the Edo State Local Government Service Commission, AIhaji Kabiru Adjoto , disclosed this...

NBA Rosters Feature Record 135 International Players from Record-Tying 43 Countries across Six Continents

The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) today announced that a record 135 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents are on opening-night rosters for the 2025-26 season. Among the record 135...

Gunmen reportedly kidnap 3 INEC officers travelling to Anambra for pre-election duties

Three staff members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have been kidnapped in Kogi state Armed bandits opened fire on their vehicle and whisked them and others away into the forest on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 It was gathered...

National Basketball Association (NBA) Rosters Feature Record 135 International Players From Record-Tying 43 Countries Across Six Continents

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) NEW YORK, United States of America, October 22, 2025/APO Group/ -- Opening-Night Rosters Feature More Than 55 Players Who Were Either Born in Africa or Have at Least One Parent from Africa Fifth Consecutive...

Enyinnaya Abaribe Biography: The Outspoken Made-in-Aba Senator 

Born in Aba, Abia State, on 1 March 1955, Enyinnaya Harcourt Abaribe has climbed from lecturer and corporate executive to Deputy Governor and, since 2007, has been a long-standing Senator for Abia South.Who Is Enyinnaya AbaribeSenator Enyinnaya...

Ex-Edo Labour Party governorship aspirant resigns from party

BENIN CITY – A former Labour Party (LP) governorship aspirant in Edo State, Hon. Ernest Abegbe, has announced his resignation from the party, citing the lingering internal crisis within its ranks. In a statement personally signed and dated October...

From Equal Kingdoms to the Myth of the “Dark Continent”

Introduction: The Invention of a Lie Every empire tells stories about itself — and about those it conquers. The story Europe told about Africa may be the most devastating lie ever written. The previous essays restored the record of Africa’s...

Governor Okpebholo extols Oba of Benin on birthday, coronation anniversary

Governor Monday Okpebholo has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on the occasion of his birthday and ninth coronation anniversary. Mr Okpebholo extolled the Oba’s firm commitment to preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Edo people...

Why Nigeria Isn’t On IMF List Of Fastest-Growing African Economies – Obi

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has decried Nigeria’s absence from the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies. The IMF recently listed Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia,...

How Governor Okpebholo reclaimed a state once held hostage by fear, by Fred Itua

There was a time, not too long ago, when the mention of Benin City stirred unease. Streets once alive with commerce and culture had become theatres of fear, haunted by the menace of cult clashes, street assassinations, and senseless violence. The...

Educational Stakeholders, Benin City Residents Commend Governor Okpebholo’s Directive On Compulsory Teaching Of Edo Indigenous Languages

Reactions have continued to trail the directive by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, mandating the compulsory teaching of Edo indigenous languages in schools across the state. The Governor’s decision follows the recent Federal...

Dr. Kingsley Agyemang Urges African Lawmakers to End Health Injustice

Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has urged African lawmakers to take decisive legislative action to bridge the continent’s widening healthcare gap and ensure that access to quality health services becomes a...

Governor hails Oba of Benin’s impactful leadership

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on the occasion of his birthday and 9th coronation anniversary. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Benin by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to...

WC Qualifiers: South African Stars Praise Osimhen After Benin Hat-Trick

101 By Oscar Okhifo South African footballers have heaped praise on Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen following his brilliant hat-trick in Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin Republic in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers....