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BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved a N9 billion contract for the construction of integrated drainage system to address flooding in parts of Government Reservation Area (GRA) in Benin City, the state capital, which kicks off in two weeks time. Commissioner for Communication and …

ABUJA – Nigerian superstar artist Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibaderica a.k.a :Mr Eazi is set to launch three service provider platforms known as `emPawa Africa’ in July. The artist made known on his Twitter handle @mreazi stating: “I said it, and I am doing it! Empawa Distribution, Empawa Publishing, Empawa Label Services …

ABUJA – Nigerian music superstar, Davido made a surprise and thrilling performance at Hollywood actor, Idris Elba’s secret wedding to Sabrina Dhowre. The wedding took place in Morroco with Elba and Sabrina exchanging vows and partying with close friends in a three-day celebration that begun on Friday. They exchanged their …

ABUJA – Singer Duncan Mighty (Wene Mighty) has surprised an elderly widow with a new Toyota Camry after he spotted her dancing to one of his songs, “ Miekeraso”. The musician, who had earlier shared a video of the widow dancing to his song asked fans to locate her as …

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said plans are in the works for a 30-hectare Television Village in Okhoro axis of Benin City, which will attract big-ticket investments from Nollywood, Nigeria’s booming movie industry. The governor also said that the sum of N250 million will …

BENIN CITY – As part of activities lined up for the 2018 Alaghodaro Summit, to mark Governor Godwin Obaseki’s second year anniversary, Edo State will on Friday, play host to A-list artistes led by popular songstress, Waje and Hip-Hop rave, Mayorkun, in Benin city. A statement by Special Adviser to …

ABUAJA – Alternative afropop singers Johnny Drille and Simisola Ogunleye popularly known as Simi have released a colourful video for their recent collaboration `Halleluya’ on YouTube. They both announced the release of the video on Tuesday through their Instagram handles @johnnydrille and @simplysimi where they posted short clips. Johnny Drille …

IBADAN – Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has set up a committee to resolve the impasse over the demolition of Yinka Ayefele’s Music House in Ibadan. Ajimobi had set up the committee at a reconciliatory meeting with the popular musician in his office on Thursday in Ibadan. The News …

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has suspended the exploitation of forest resources within and outside forest reserves in the state, as licences for tree logging in the state expired since June 30. In a statement, the Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Omoua Alonge Oni-Okpaku, noted, “timber licensees, saw-millers …

The Edo State government has pencilled down more tourist sites and destinations for revamp, following the positive disposition of private developers to invest in the sector. Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs, Mr. Osazee Osemwingie-Ero, disclosed this to journalists in Benin City, the state capital. According to the …