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Oba Ewuare II Celebrates Return Of 18 Looted Benin Artefacts ... Extols Buhari, Tinubu, Okpebholo  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has received 18 Benin artefacts repatriated from Switzerland after spending about 125 years in foreign custody, describing the objects as priceless records of the history, governance, spirituality and artistic excellence of the Benin Kingdom. The artefacts, which include an ancestral head of a Benin Oba looted during the 1897 British punitive expedition against the Benin Kingdom, were formally presented to the monarch by a delegation led by the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), Mr. Olugbile Holloway, at the Oba’s Palace in Benin City on Thursday. Speaking during the event, Oba Ewuare II expressed profound appreciation to the Government of Switzerland, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the NCMM, Governor Monday Okpebholo and all stakeholder...

BSG Greets Irabor, Otimenyin On Their Promotion To AIG By Editor  The Benin Summit Group has congratulated Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) Osagie John Agans Irabor and Betty Enekpen Otimenyin on their promotion from the rank of Commissioner of Police to Assistant Inspector General of Police. This followed a statement signed by its Convener, Earl Osaro Onaiwu, the group described the promotions as well-deserved recognition of the officers’ professionalism, integrity, dedication, and distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation. The group extolled AIG Irabor, who is attached to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Lagos, for his exemplary leadership and commitment to tackling crime.  It also praised AIG Otimenyin, formerly Commissioner of Police in charge of the Force Welfare Department, for her outstanding contributions to the welfare of police personnel and their families. According to the statement, both officers ha...

  Ooni of Ife Denies Conferring Chieftaincy Title On 'Baba Ijesha' By Editor  The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that he conferred a chieftaincy title on popular Nollywood actor and comedian, James Olanrewaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Mr Moses Olafare. Olafare quoted the Ooni as clarifying that although he warmly received the actor and his wife at his palace on Wednesday to celebrate the birth of his son, no chieftaincy title was conferred on the couple. Oba Ogunwusi said he also presented the actor with a brand-new car and cash gifts as a demonstration of his fatherly love and royal generosity, but no chieftaincy title was conferred on him. “Awada Konge Oduwa,” which Baba Ijesha later described on his social media pages as a chieftaincy title, was merely a light-comedy remark made by the ...

Court Remands Man In Prison Custody For Allegedly Assaulting His Wife  By Editor  A Gambian man, Lamin Badjie, has been remanded in prison for allegedly assaulting his wife and seriously injuring one of her eyes after she served him a meal he didn’t like.  Badjie was arraigned before the Brikama Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, July 2, 2026 where he pleaded guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm. The court fined Lamin D100,000 and ordered him to pay an additional D100,000 in compensation to his wife. It was learnt that his wife, Fatou Sanneh, alleged that the incident started after an argument over dinner last Tuesday. “My husband was out, and when he came home, he asked me to serve him dinner. I gave him nyankatang mixed with benachin, but while he was eating, he kept complaining that he didn’t want the food. I asked if he wanted nyankatang by itself, but he continued complaining,” she explained. “He then asked me to bring him some water. As I was going ...

Enabulele Salutes NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, Extols His Pragmatic Leadership In Nigerian Sports By Editor  The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has felicitated the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a visionary and result-oriented sports administrator whose leadership continues to inspire confidence in Nigeria's sporting sector. In a congratulatory message issued through his Media Aide, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Hon. Enabulele lauded Mallam Dikko's pragmatic leadership, unwavering commitment, and passion for the development of sports, noting that his stewardship of the National Sports Commission has ushered in renewed hope for athletes and sports stakeholders across the country. According to him, the NSC Chairman has demonstrated remarkable dedication to repositioning Nigerian sports through innovative policies, improved athletes' w...

Global Recognition: Alh Ibrahim Kabiru Masari Earns Prestigious International Honour for Exemplary Leadership , Public Service in London By Engr. Abdullahi Ramat, PhD In every generation, Almighty Allah raises men whose influence is not measured merely by the offices they occupy, but by the values they uphold, the confidence they inspire, and the countless lives they touch through selfless service. Such men do not seek recognition; rather, recognition finds them because their character, sacrifices, and commitment to humanity speak louder than titles or positions. Today, I write with immense pride and heartfelt gratitude as one of the many individuals whose life has been inspired by the exemplary leadership of His Excellency Alh. Ibrahim Kabiru Masari. His remarkable journey of service has now received the global recognition it truly deserves. At the 16th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) held in London, United Kingdom, His Excellency Alh. Ibrahim Kabiru Masari was i...

Edo Police Apprehend 77  Suspects, Rescue 38 Kidnap Victims, Thanks IGP For Support  ...As CP Expresses Appreciation To Law-Abiding Residents Of Edo State The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, on Friday disclosed that a total of 77 suspects were arrested for various criminal offences across the state in June 2026. The suspects include 32 alleged kidnappers, 15 suspected cultists, three suspected armed robbers, 11 murder suspects, two suspects arrested for unlawful possession of firearms, and 14 others linked to rape and other sexual and gender-based violence, including defilement. The Commissioner of Police said the achievements during the Command's monthly media briefing describing the report as a demonstration of the Command's commitment to protecting lives and property, promoting accountability and transparency in policing, and keeping residents informed about ongoing security efforts. According to Agbonika, the Command intensified intelligence-...