The recent purported coronation of an “Iyaloja of Edo State Market Association” by Chief (Mrs.) Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, who goes by the title of Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, has generated widespread debate, confusion, and controversy. To understand why this move has unsettled many in Benin City, Edo State, one must revisit the cultural and historical foundations of market leadership within the Edo South Senatorial District, otherwise known as the Benin Kingdom. In Benin culture, market leadership is not a political creation or an external imposition. It is a deeply rooted institution governed by tradition and sanctioned by the Oba of Benin. Market…
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By Sunny Green Itodo Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, has revealed that she introduced her daughter to clubbing and alcohol at the age of 17. She disclosed this in a recent interview with content creator, Mr Lilgaga. The movie star said she likes the fact that her daughter would reference her as the person who introduced her to nightlife and alcohol. “I took my daughter to the club for the first time at 17. And I like the fact that in her memoir, she would reference me as the person who introduced her to alcohol and clubbing,” she stated. Meanwhile, Bakare’s…
The Federal High Court in Asaba has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Nigeria Police Force to show cause why detained journalist Tega Oghenedoro, popularly known as Fejiro Oliver, should not be released unconditionally after spending 16 days in police custody over alleged cyberstalking. The order was granted on Thursday, October 2, 2025, by Hon. Justice F. A. Olubanjo, following an ex parte application filed by Fejiro’s counsel and prominent human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong. Fejiro, the outspoken editor of Secret Reporters, has long been a fierce critic of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other top political figures. He…
Arrangements are set for the Ine-Aho, an annual cultural and traditional festival of the people of Issele-Mkpitime in Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State. The community is wearing a new look with giant box banners mounted at strategic locations, announcing the festival, and sons and daughters of the community have come in from their various bases to participate in the festival. The Issele-Mkpitime Royal Palace, the venue of the main event for the festival, has also received a new paint coating on the buildings, with the road leading to the entrance rehabilitated Speaking with journalists in his palace, the…
Concerned citizens and human rights advocates have demanded the immediate release of investigative journalist and activist, Fejiro Oliver, from the custody of the Delta State Police Command, describing his detention as unlawful and politically motivated. At a press briefing in Asaba on Wednesday, prominent civic leaders, including Barr. Omes Ogedegbe, Director General of the Confab for the Actualization of Human Rights; Comrade Dr. Akima Kelly Umukoro, a member of the Delta Community Policy Committee and President of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Youth Wing Worldwide; and Daniel Etaga, former President of the Niger Delta Youth Council, condemned what they called…
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko has called on Nigerians to embrace resilience and renewed commitment to building a nation that transforms its vast wealth into wellbeing for its people. In a message titled “Nigeria @65: A Nation Rising Beyond Challenges”, the Delta North senator described Nigeria as a country that has endured turbulence, survived setbacks, and continues to stand tall as Africa’s most powerful voice. “Sixty-five years after independence, Nigeria remains a work in progress, a story of resilience, promise, and determination,” he said. “Ours is a nation that has survived turbulence, overcome setbacks,…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Agbowhiame community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State was thrown into celebration at the weekend as the Neo-Black Movement (NBM) of Africa, commissioned a newly renovated block of six classrooms at Agbowhiame Primary School, bringing relief, pride, and renewed hope to the community. The commissioning ceremony, which attracted traditional rulers, government officials, community leaders, and residents, was described as a landmark moment in the pursuit of quality education for children in the locality. In his address, the national President of NBM of Africa, Dr. Charles Chimezie, said the project was more…
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady has narrated how some political allies of her husband betrayed him during the 2023 presidential election. In her new 52-page book, The Journey of Grace: Giving Thanks in All Things, released to mark her 65th birthday, the First Lady said Tinubu mused on the idea of presidency for over 14 years. According to her, most people she thought would “support the idea, because past relationships were not forthcoming”. She said after consultation with stakeholders, some of the political allies indirectly decided to steer clear while others watched to see the outcome. She noted that…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday told Nigerians that the country has overcome its most difficult economic phase, declaring that “the worst is over” as the nation marked its 65th Independence anniversary. In a nationwide broadcast, Tinubu said tough reforms such as fuel subsidy removal and exchange rate unification were beginning to pay off, with GDP growth hitting 4.23% in Q2 2025, inflation dropping to 20.12%, the lowest in three years, and foreign reserves rising to $42.03 billion, the highest since 2019. The President also highlighted security gains, renewed investment in infrastructure, and youth-targeted programmes like student loans and digital…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Asaba witnessed a historic milestone on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, as the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, SAN, OON, officially commissioned the ultra-modern Ogbeogonogo Shopping Complex, a state-of-the-art facility that has transformed the city’s commercial hub. The new complex, built through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between Oshimili South Local Government Council and Dada Global Resources Nigeria Limited, is designed to provide traders and buyers with a safe, modern, and conducive environment after years of challenges caused by repeated fire outbreaks that destroyed the old market. Speaking at the event, the Executive…