31 h. ago Benin: Oba market fire caused by solar panel – Oredo council chairman

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The fire that gutted part of Oba Market in Benin, Oredo Local Government Area on Wednesday night, was caused by a solar panel, the chairman of Oredo Local Government Council, Engr. Gabriel Iduseri, has clarified. Chairman of Oredo local government area, Engr. Gabriel Iduseri, has clarified that the fire that gutted […] The post Benin: Oba market fire caused by solar panel – Oredo council chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Oba of Benin frowns at Iyaloja’s nomenclature in Edo markets

Tribune Online Oba of Benin frowns at Iyaloja’s nomenclature in Edo markets "Benin Traditional Council wishes to reiterate that in Benin, there is nothing like Iyeki general, which this lyaloja concept seems to..." Oba of Benin frowns at Iyaloja’s nomenclature in Edo markets Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Oba of Benin: ‘No one has the right to control another in a different market’

Tribune Online Oba of Benin: ‘No one has the right to control another in a different market’ Different strokes for different folks, goes the saying. Nothing amplifies this age-long wisecrack more than the visit last Tuesday’s visit of the first daughter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Mrs. Folashade Ojo-Tinubu, to the palace of Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, where she sought to introduce the ‘Iyaloja of Edo Markets’ to the revered […] Oba of Benin: ‘No one has the right to control another in a different market’ Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Oba Of Benin Rejects Iyaloja Role In Edo, Affirms Iyeki As Market Leaders

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has rejected the introduction of the Iyaloja system in Edo markets, insisting that Benin markets are traditionally headed by palace-backed Iyeki. The monarch stated this when the daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, visited his palace to announce her plan to inaugurate […]

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8 d. ago Iyaloja alien to Benin culture, Oba of Benin tells Mrs Tinubu

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has enlightened the daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja General, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, on the role and functions of Iyeki (market leader) in Benin Kingdom. The Oba’s enlightenment of Mrs. Tinubu-Ojo was occasioned by the President’s daughter’s visit to his Palace to inform […] The post Iyaloja alien to Benin culture, Oba of Benin tells Mrs Tinubu-Ojo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Governor Okpebholo receives royal birthday gift from Oba of Benin

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, following the presentation of a royal birthday gift to the governor for his birthday. The presentation was made on Monday, 29 September, at the Governor’s Office […] The post Governor Okpebholo receives royal birthday gift from Oba of Benin appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Edo: Police recover N300,000 extorted from furniture maker by officers

Tribune Online Edo: Police recover N300,000 extorted from furniture maker by officers The police authority in Edo State on Monday said it has recovered ₦300,000 extorted from a furniture maker by officers attached to the Oba Market Area Command, Benin. Edo: Police recover N300,000 extorted from furniture maker by officers Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Edo: Police recover N300k extorted from citizen, detain erring officers

By John ogunsemore The Edo State Police Command has recovered N300,000 extorted from a furniture maker by some officers attached to Oba Market Area Command, Benin City. Command spokesman, CSP Moses Yamu disclosed this in a Monday statement. He further disclosed that the money has been returned to the owner and the erring policemen are […] The post Edo: Police recover N300k extorted from citizen, detain erring officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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