query: what is the population of edo state nigeria

pos: Edo State Edo State Edo is a state in Nigeria. With Benin City as capital, the population of the entire state is approximately 8 million people. It is made up of 3 major ethnic groups; namely the Edo's In Benin, Esan, Owan, and Etsako. However the State has a high presence of residents from across the country and the world because of its cosmopolitan tendencies. Benin City the capital has a history of being one of the foremost destinations of Europeans during their exploration of the African continent many centuries ago. Some of the flash points have remained enviable tourists’ attractions for

pos: Edo State Aqua Culture Technology, Agenebode, Okpekpe with its hills and scenes and the Usomege Hills at Apana-Uzairue, Somorika hills in Akoko Edo, where a government-run tourist center at Ososo is set among spectacular scenery. The state produces crude oil. and other mineral resources like limestone and quarry. The Edojobs initiative was launched in 2016 as part of Governor Godwin Obasekis promise to create 200,000 new jobs in the region. Edo State Edo is a state in Nigeria. With Benin City as capital, the population of the entire state is approximately 8 million people. It is made up of 3 major ethnic

neg: Kingdom of Ugu exists today and is still considered a kingdom in its own right. Descendants of the Ugu kingdom live in parts of Nigeria, Europe and the United States. Kingdom of Ugu The Kingdom of Ugu is a kingdom that exists in Nigeria, in what is now Edo State. The Edo State is also called Benin, though it is not to be confused with the country. The Kingdom of Ugu originated out of the Benin Empire in Nigeria. "Sometime in the thirteenth century A.D., a period that was probably one of dynastic crisis and transition, The Ogiso dynasty collapsed due partly to

neg: Ika language (Nigeria) Ika language (Nigeria) The Ika language is spoken by Ika people of Delta and Edo states of southern Nigeria. The Ika people are specifically located in the North-West of Delta State but some like Igbanke, Inyelen and Ekpon are presently located in Edo State. Ika communities mostly comprise the following: Agbor, Owa, Umunede, Mbiri, Abavo, Orogodo, Otolokpo, Igbodo, Ute-Okpu, Ute-Ugbeje, Idumuesah, Akumazi, Ekpon (Edo State), Igbanke (Edo State), Inyelen Edo State). Other Ika communities found in Edo State are Owanikeke, Owa-Riuzo Idu and Igbogili. The Ika language has both elements of Edo and Igbo (with more Igbo influence). This is

neg: Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee Edumanom Forest Reserve was the last known site for chimpanzees in the Niger Delta. The Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee is found in: During a 2006 survey in southwestern Nigeria, the Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee was found in Idanre Forest Reserve, Ifon Forest Reserve, Oluwa Forest Reserve, Omo Forest Reserve, Ise Forest Reserve, Ologbo Forest Reserve, and Okomu National Park. Chimpanzees were found in Ondo State, Ekiti State, Edo State, and Ogun State. Later surveys also confirmed chimpanzees to be present in Akure-Ofosu Forest Reserve. This population is on the verge of extinction. The genetic affiliations of this population are also unclear. Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee The

neg: Ika language (Nigeria) what makes the language unique. On Delta Radio there is now news in Ika. Ikas have commenced writing the Bible in their language, and right now the gospels of Mark, Luke, Matthew and John have been published in Ika along with other books. Ifeanyi Okowa is a prominent son of Ika background. There are other Ika speaking communities who are presently in Edo state, namely; Ika language (Nigeria) The Ika language is spoken by Ika people of Delta and Edo states of southern Nigeria. The Ika people are specifically located in the North-West of Delta State but some like Igbanke,

neg: Ibillo Ibillo Ibillo is a small town situated in the Akoko-Edo Local Government area in Edo State in Nigeria.. Ibillo is surrounded by several neighboring towns/villages including Ikiran Oke, Imoga, Ekpesa and Lampese which are all part of the Twenty two communities said to make up the Okpameri group, all within the Akoko-Edo local government area with the LGA headquarters in Igarra. Ibillo is a peaceful community and is arguably the commercial hub of the local Government, being a stop-over town for travelers from Nigeria administrative capital, Abuja to Nigeria’s commercial/financial capital, Lagos. The population includes people from other ethnic groups

neg: Kingdom of Ugu Kingdom of Ugu The Kingdom of Ugu is a kingdom that exists in Nigeria, in what is now Edo State. The Edo State is also called Benin, though it is not to be confused with the country. The Kingdom of Ugu originated out of the Benin Empire in Nigeria. "Sometime in the thirteenth century A.D., a period that was probably one of dynastic crisis and transition, The Ogiso dynasty collapsed due partly to internal feuds and the tyranny of Ogiso Owodo. Alongside Igodomigodo polity (later known as Benin) were Udo to the west and Iguobode in Iyekorhionmwon area to the

neg: African art diagnostic feature of a particular human group as has often been claimed." Benin art is the art from the Kingdom of Benin or Edo Empire (1440–1897), a pre-colonial African state located in what is now known as the South-South region of Nigeria. The Benin Bronzes are a group of more than a thousand metal plaques and sculptures that decorated the royal palace of the Kingdom of Benin in what is now modern-day Nigeria. Collectively, the objects form the best known examples of Benin art, created from the thirteenth century onwards, by the Edo people, which also included other sculptures in

neg: Roman Catholic Diocese of Auchi Roman Catholic Diocese of Auchi The Roman Catholic Diocese of Auchi () is a diocese located in the city of Auchi, Edo State in the Ecclesiastical province of Benin City in Nigeria. The history of the Catholic Church in Etsako - Afemai land or what is now the Diocese of Auchi dates back to the latter part of the 19th century - when the first Roman Catholic missionaries arrived at Agenebode in the present Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State in Nigeria - and opened a mission station there. The team was led by Carlo Zappa who took

neg: Oredo Of Benin Kingdom late Chief Engineer Ima Igiehon, who was the Obaghayomwn of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinadion the Esama Of Benin Kingdom, Prince Adun Akenzua and many other prominent princes and chiefs. It has an area of 249 km² and a population of 374,671 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 300. Oredo Oredo is a Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in Benin City. Oredo is a local government in Edo State, and its capital city is Benin city which also the capital city of Edo State. Benin city

neg: Ososo sight of rocks expanding all the way to Kogi state. Ososo Ososo is a scenic town of streams and rocks in the undulating Somorika hills. The town is located in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, in the north of Edo State, Nigeria. With an average altitude of 1236 feet above sea level, it enjoys a very temperate climate similar to that of Jos, Plateau State. The highest peak is a very large monolith often called the "Oruku rock". The town is made up of four clans: Anni, Egbetua, Okhe and Ikpena. With an approximated population of 47,000 and a combined population

neg: Godwin Obaseki Godwin Obaseki Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki (born 1st July, 1959 in Benin City, Nigeria) is a Nigerian politician. He was sworn in as the governor of Edo State, Nigeria on 12 November, 2016. He was the Chairman of the Edo State Economic and Strategy Team inaugurated by former Governor Adams Oshiomole in March 2009. Obaseki holds post graduate degrees in both Finance and International Business, and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers, Nigeria. Obaseki served as executive board member of several private companies including Afrinvest. Born in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, Obaseki is the third child

neg: Ososo Ososo Ososo is a scenic town of streams and rocks in the undulating Somorika hills. The town is located in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, in the north of Edo State, Nigeria. With an average altitude of 1236 feet above sea level, it enjoys a very temperate climate similar to that of Jos, Plateau State. The highest peak is a very large monolith often called the "Oruku rock". The town is made up of four clans: Anni, Egbetua, Okhe and Ikpena. With an approximated population of 47,000 and a combined population density of 5,111 per 7 km radius, it is one

neg: Ibore Ibore Ibore is an ancient city located in northern part of Esan an ethnic group in Edo state, Nigeria. It is one of the major towns in the present day Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State. Ibore and Irrua kingdom has an issue of kingship. HRH Sir Odimo John is the traditional ruler of Ibore kingdom. Ibore is an ancient city located in northern part of Esan and an ethnic group in Edo state, Nigeria. It is one of the major towns in the present day Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State. The original name is

neg: Uneme language Uneme language Uneme (Ileme) is an Edoid language of Nigeria. Uneme is the language spoken by the Uneme people of the present day Edo State, Nigeria. Uneme is one of the minority tribes in Edo State, This is so because of the different locations they have settled in around Edo State and other parts of the country. Currently there are ten Uneme towns or communities scattered in three Local Government Areas of Edo State. We have Uneme-Anegbette, Uneme-Udochi and Unemeh-Imiava, located in Etsako Central Local Government Area; Uneme-Uzanu, located in Etsako East Local Government Area; and Uneme-Nekhua, Uneme-Akiosu, Uneme-Erhurun, Uneme-Akpama,

neg: Domingo Alaba Obende Domingo Alaba Obende Dr. Domingo Alaba John Obende (born 5 December 1954) is a businessman, a graduate of Yaba Trade Centre, University of Benin & University of East London Business School, holder of Bsc Public Admin, MBA Public Service and was elected Senator for Edo North, in Edo State, Nigeria, in the 9 April 2011 elections. He ran on the Action Congress of Nigeria platform now All Progressives Congress (APC) platform. He was a member of the 7th Senate (2011-2015). Domingo Alaba Obende was born in Igarra in the Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State Nigeria on 5 December

neg: Maleke of Excellence 2014 South South Music Award 2013 Nigeria Fashion Recognition 2014 Ehiglad Entertainment Award 2013 Niger Delta Universities Award 2013 EEMA Awards 2013 Maleke Maleke Moye Idowu (born 14 February 1979) is a Nigerian comedian, Executive Director to Edo State Governor on Entertainment and the PMAN (Performing Musician Employers Association Of Nigeria) chairman Edo State Chapter musician, director, actor, and writer from Edo State, Nigeria. Maleke Moye Idowu was born in Benin City, where he attended Oguola primary school in Benin city. He attended secondary school at EdoKpolor Grammar school, and proceeded to Auchi Polytechnic, where he studied Business

neg: Oserheimen Osunbor Oserheimen Osunbor Oserheimen Osunbor, (born 5 October 1951), is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who was a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007 and the Governor of Edo State of Nigeria from 29 May 2007 to 11 November 2008. Oserheimen Osunbor was born on 5 October 1951 in Iruekpen, Esan West Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria. He attended P.T.T.C Demonstration Primary School Igueben from 1957 to 1962, then Anglican Grammar School Ujoelen Ekpoma from 1963 to 1968 and then obtained his sixth from at Holy Trinity Grammar School Sabongidaa-Ora Edo

neg: Ibore etc. Editor: Odion R. Adaghebalu a scion of the Village. Ibore Ibore is an ancient city located in northern part of Esan an ethnic group in Edo state, Nigeria. It is one of the major towns in the present day Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State. Ibore and Irrua kingdom has an issue of kingship. HRH Sir Odimo John is the traditional ruler of Ibore kingdom. Ibore is an ancient city located in northern part of Esan and an ethnic group in Edo state, Nigeria. It is one of the major towns in the present day Esan Central

neg: Jattu for freedom. Jattu Jattu is a town in Edo state Nigeria. It is the headquarters of Uzairue Clan in Etsako West council of Edo state. Uzairue Clan consist of nineteen (19) villages, namely Jattu, Afowa, Elele, Iyamho, Ogbido, Uluoke, Ayaoghena, Ayua, Iyuku, Imeke, Afashio, Iyora, Apana, Iraokhor, Ikabigbo, Idatto, Ugbenor, Irekpai and Ayogwiri. Jattu is bounded by Auchi, Afashio, Elele/Iviamho, Ayua and South Ibie. Jattu is a prominent town in Etsakoland; with a large population of Etsako people as residents. Notable locations in Jattu include the Palace of the Ogieneni of Uzairue, Jattu New Market (arguably the largest market in

neg: Jattu Jattu Jattu is a town in Edo state Nigeria. It is the headquarters of Uzairue Clan in Etsako West council of Edo state. Uzairue Clan consist of nineteen (19) villages, namely Jattu, Afowa, Elele, Iyamho, Ogbido, Uluoke, Ayaoghena, Ayua, Iyuku, Imeke, Afashio, Iyora, Apana, Iraokhor, Ikabigbo, Idatto, Ugbenor, Irekpai and Ayogwiri. Jattu is bounded by Auchi, Afashio, Elele/Iviamho, Ayua and South Ibie. Jattu is a prominent town in Etsakoland; with a large population of Etsako people as residents. Notable locations in Jattu include the Palace of the Ogieneni of Uzairue, Jattu New Market (arguably the largest market in Afemailand), Our

neg: Roman Catholic Diocese of Auchi parish will be the future home of soon to be erected diocese of Auchi and the cathedral. Roman Catholic Diocese of Auchi The Roman Catholic Diocese of Auchi () is a diocese located in the city of Auchi, Edo State in the Ecclesiastical province of Benin City in Nigeria. The history of the Catholic Church in Etsako - Afemai land or what is now the Diocese of Auchi dates back to the latter part of the 19th century - when the first Roman Catholic missionaries arrived at Agenebode in the present Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State in

neg: Northern Edo Masquerades Northern Edo Masquerades The Northern Edo Masquerades are a traditional ceremony practiced by the Edo people of Nigeria. Masking traditions are a major part of the Edo groups of Nigeria, who trace their beginnings to the kingdom of Benin, their neighbors to the south. The politics and social structures of the Ibo groups tend to be more similar to their neighbors, which consist of the Idoma and Igala. Basic political units are formed from ritual ties. A council of elders within a number of Masquerade societies forms each small village’s government. Okpella is well known in and around Edo state

neg: Edo University, Iyamho Edo University, Iyamho Edo University, Iyamho (abbreviated EUI) is a state government-owned tertiary institution founded in 2016. It is located in Iyamho, a town in Etsako West local government area of Edo State, Nigeria. On 23 March 2016, the university was approved by the National Universities Commission as Nigeria's 41st state university. Edo State University offer undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes. On 27 March 2014, the Edo State House of Assembly passed a bill for the establishment of a University of Science and Technology at Uzairue. The University was however changed to Edo University and its location to Iyamho. Upon

neg: Owan East Owan East Owan East is a Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. The headquarters is in the town of Afuze. The Owan East Local Government Area comprises 69 towns/villages made up of eight clans (Emai, Igue, Ihievbe, Ikao, Ivbi-Mion, Ive-Ada-Obi, Otuo and Uokha). Owan-East is bordered in the North by Akoko-Edo LGA, in the East by Etsako-West LGA, at the West is Ekiti State, at the South-West we find the sister local government- Owan-West, while in the South are Esan Central LGA and Uhunmwonde LGA. It has an area of 1,240 km² and a population of 154,385 persons (81,847

neg: Kingdom of Benin Kingdom of Benin The Kingdom of Benin, also known as the Benin Kingdom, was a pre-colonial kingdom in what is now southern Nigeria. Its capital was Edo, now known as Benin City in Edo state. It should not be confused with the modern-day Republic of Benin, formerly the Republic of Dahomey. The Benin Kingdom was "one of the oldest and most highly developed states in the coastal hinterland of West Africa, dating perhaps to the eleventh century CE", until it was annexed by the British Empire in 1897. The original people and founders of the Benin Kingdom, the Edo people,

neg: Esan North-East Esan North-East Esan North-East (Uromi/Uzea) is a town and Local Government Area located in Edo state of Nigeria with an estimated population of 119,346. Esan North-East is bordered with Atani by Ubiaja, Ebhoiyi by Igueben, Ivue and Obeidu by Irrua, Uzea by Afemai, Amendokhian by Ugboha with towns in all its surroundings. The Esan North-East Local Government Area is divided into two constituencies. Constituency 1 comprises Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, while constituency 2 comprises Wards 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, making a total of 10 (ten) political wards represented by two representatives in the Edo State

neg: Nigeria Adventist and various indigenous churches have also experienced growth. The Yoruba area contains a large Anglican population, while Igboland is predominantly Roman Catholic and the Edo area is composed predominantly of members of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God, which was introduced into Nigeria by Augustus Ehurie Wogu and his associates at Old Umuahia. Further, Nigeria has become an African hub for the Grail Movement and the Hare Krishnas, and the largest temple of the Eckankar religion is in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, with a total capacity of 10,000. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) announced creation of

neg: Okpekpe is Barr. Grace Egbagbe, renowned broadcaster with the Nigeria Television Authority and Omo Alokwe who recently became famous for riding his bike solo and unsupported from London's Landsend to Lagos (Nigeria) in attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest journey in a single country by motorcycle while raising funds for Medicins San Frontieres (Doctors without Borders). Okpekpe Okpekpe (Okphekphe) is a town in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. It is located about northeast of Auchi. It has a population of 3155 inhabitants. Its people belong to a large homogeneous group of people, called

neg: Ewu Ewu Ewu is a Nigerian city situated in Esan Central Local Government area in Edo State of Nigeria. The city, an Esan tribe, lies on 200 feet in the plateau region of central Edo State, 100 kilometres north of Benin City, the capital of Edo State, Nigeria. Ewu city comprises the villages and towns of Eguare-Ewu, Ehanlen-Ewu, Ihenwen-Ewu, Uzogholo-Ewu, Ukhiodo-Ewu, Idunwele-Ewu, Eko-Ojeme, Oghodogbor, and Ukpeko Ori. Ewu is bounded in the north by Agbede, in the south-east by Irrua, in the south-west by Ekpoma. The Ewu-born playwright, historian and poet Saintmoses Eromosele described Ewu as The Holy City in his

neg: Maleke Maleke Maleke Moye Idowu (born 14 February 1979) is a Nigerian comedian, Executive Director to Edo State Governor on Entertainment and the PMAN (Performing Musician Employers Association Of Nigeria) chairman Edo State Chapter musician, director, actor, and writer from Edo State, Nigeria. Maleke Moye Idowu was born in Benin City, where he attended Oguola primary school in Benin city. He attended secondary school at EdoKpolor Grammar school, and proceeded to Auchi Polytechnic, where he studied Business Administration. Maleke first performed comedy at the Nite of 1000 Laughs show, organized by Opa Williams. During that show, he worked alongside other comedians,

neg: Roman Catholic Diocese of Uromi an area of 2,800 km² of the Edo State, covering the local government areas of Esan West, Esan Central, Esan North-East, Esan South-East and Igueben. Neighboring dioceses are Auchi to the north, Issele-Uku to the south and Benin City to the west. The total population in the diocese is 780,000, of which 102,045 are catholic. The diocese is subdivided into 23 parishes Mass Centres. Roman Catholic Diocese of Uromi The Roman Catholic Diocese of Uromi ("Dioecesis Uromiensis") in Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria was created on December 14, 2005, when it was split off from the Archdiocese of Benin City. It

neg: Federal Government Girls College, Benin City and Nigeria. Federal Government Girls College, Benin City Federal Government Girls College, Benin City (FGGC Benin) is a federal government funded girls institution that prepares young girls for the future. FGGC Benin is located in Benin City, Edo State in the midwestern region of Nigeria, West Africa. Federal Government Girls College, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria was founded by the Federal Government of Nigeria on 15 October 1973, with initial student membership of about 72. The College was one of the first set of 13 unity schools established that year and was at the forefront of improving female education in

neg: Federal Government Girls College, Benin City Federal Government Girls College, Benin City Federal Government Girls College, Benin City (FGGC Benin) is a federal government funded girls institution that prepares young girls for the future. FGGC Benin is located in Benin City, Edo State in the midwestern region of Nigeria, West Africa. Federal Government Girls College, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria was founded by the Federal Government of Nigeria on 15 October 1973, with initial student membership of about 72. The College was one of the first set of 13 unity schools established that year and was at the forefront of improving female education in Nigeria .

neg: Edo University, Iyamho the establishment of Edo University, Iyamho, the Governor of Edo State Adams Oshiomole was criticized by some section of the press. Francis Akhigbe of "THISDAYLive" cited "personal interest" as the reason why Oshiomole established the university . The media also felt there was no need of establishing a university when other tertiary institutions in the state were already in bad conditions. Edo University, Iyamho Edo University, Iyamho (abbreviated EUI) is a state government-owned tertiary institution founded in 2016. It is located in Iyamho, a town in Etsako West local government area of Edo State, Nigeria. On 23 March 2016, the

neg: Edojobs Edojobs Edojobs is an initiative of the Edo State government in Nigeria under the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki. The initiative is aimed at tackling the high rate of unemployment in Edo State through skills acquisition and empowerment programs, in collaboration with various private and public organizations in Edo State. The initiative was launched in 2016 as part of Obaseki's promise to create 200,000 new jobs for the region's youth. Based on 2011 statistics, Edo State currently has an unemployment rate of 35.2%. The program aims to ensure that residents of the Edo State get a filled into the various

neg: Igueben include: • Chairman, Igueben Local Government Traditional Council 1996 – date • Vice Chairman of Edo State Traditional Council 2006-2010 (4 years) • Chairman. MAMSER Implementation Committee, Defunct OKPEBHO Local Government Area. • Chairman of PCRC, Defunct Okpebho Local Govt. Area and the present Esan Central Local Government Area. • Member, National Consultative Group of Population Development (Federal Government Appointment) 1990 • President Zone II Boys Scout of Nigeria Edo State 2000 – Date • Justice of Peace (JP) 1990 • Fellowship of the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi 2013 • Member – Rotary International 2016 Major facilities include the Igueben General

neg: Isoko South Isoko South Isoko South is a Local Government Area (LGA) in the Isoko region of Delta State, Nigeria. With its headquarters at Oleh, Nigeria, it is one of the two local governments that make up the Isoko region. The other is Isoko North, which has its headquarters at Ozoro. The Isoko people migrated historically from the Benin Kingdom in nearby Edo State, and therefore share some cultural similarities with this state. The area later formed part of Bendel State, before Bendel State was split to form Edo and Delta states. The Isoko South and North Local Government Area was established

neg: Edo College Edo College Edo College is a secondary grammar school in Benin City, Nigeria, the oldest in the Mid-Western Region. It was established in February, 1937 and started as the Benin Middle School with forms, I, II and III. In April 1937, the school, with a total student enrollment of 76 pupils, moved from its temporary site at the old Government School, Benin City to a permanent site, the present Idia College premises. In 1973, the school further moved from Idia College premises to its present site along Murtala Mohammed Way, Benin City. Edo state in the federal Republic of Nigeria.

neg: 2016 Edo State gubernatorial election 2016 Edo State gubernatorial election The Edo State gubernatorial election was held on 28 September 2016 to determine the Governorof Edo State. The election was originally scheduled for 10 September, however two days before, on 8 September it was postponed due to security concerns. The incumbent governor, Adams Oshiomhole, was ineligible to run for a third consecutive term due to term limits established in the Fifth Amendment to the Nigeria Constitution. He was succeeded by Godwin Obaseki, who defeated PDP candidate Osagie Ize-Iyamu in the election. The Governor of Edo State is elected using the plurality voting system. In the

neg: Tonye Garrick Music Group since April 2016. Tonye is a native of Benin City in Edo State, South-South Nigeria. Her name "Tamunotonye" was given to her by her grandmother who is a native of Kalabari, Rivers State. She grew up listening to songs by Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Celine Dion and Brenda Fassie before she developed her interest in music at the age of 7. Born in England into the family of an Edo State father who was a diplomat and an Anambra State mother, Tonye had most of her early life in Nigeria, Paris and the United States of America. She

neg: Anthony Iluobe Anthony Iluobe Chief Anthony Iluobe (JP) was born in 1945 to the family of Chief and Mrs Joseph Agimhelen Iluobe (JP) of Ivue-Uromi of the Uromi Kingdom in Edo State. He is the owner, managing director and chief executive officer of Iluobe Oil and Gas Marketing Co. Ltd. He studied Engineering in Japan. He was previously the Chairman of Edo State Water Board. He was previously the Chairman of Independent Petroleum Marketers of Nigeria (IPMAN) Edo state Chapter. He is the father of Patrick Eromosele Iluobe, the minority leader of the Edo State House of Assembly. He is also the

neg: Ibillo in Nigeria living and doing business in the area. Very little is documented about Ibillo history of origin, but Oral tradition believe that the people migrated from Yoruba land. The people engage in such occupations as farming, trading, wood processing and pottery. The land is fertile and she has a large market relative to other Akoko-Edo communities. The market is located along Ibillo – Abuja express way. Ibillo have four quarters and rulership is rotated among these quarters. Ibillo Ibillo is a small town situated in the Akoko-Edo Local Government area in Edo State in Nigeria.. Ibillo is surrounded by

neg: Ondo State Ondo State Ondo or Ondo State is a state in Nigeria created on 3 February 1976 from the former Western State. It originally included what is now Ekiti State, which was split off in 1996. Akure is the state capital. Each Nigerian state has several ministerial offices representing the federal government. Ondo state borders Ekiti state to the north, Kogi State to the northeast, Edo State to the east, Delta State to the southeast, Ogun State to the southwest, and Osun State to the northwest. The state contains eighteen local government areas, the major ones being Akoko, Akure, Okitipupa, Ondo,

neg: Ihievbe Ihievbe Ihievbe (also spelled Sebe or Isebe) is a town in Owan East local government area of Edo State, Nigeria, Africa with a population of approximately 50,000 people. Geographically, it is between Auchi and Afuze. The name Ihievbe is commonly misspelled in maps and some other literature as Sebe or Isebe. The people of Ihievbe speak the Ihievbe language, a dialect of Edoid as the native language, and English as the common language. Ihievbe are Afemai people. As with the rest of Nigeria, there are two main religions, Christian and Muslim. The subsistence of the people from Ihievbe is mostly

neg: Blossom Chukwujekwu Blossom Chukwujekwu Blossom Chukwujekwu is a Nigerian actor, who made his professional acting debut in 2009. In 2015 he won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. Born Chukwudi Echezona Chukwujekwu on November 4, 1983 in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria to Dr I.E and Evangelist J.C Chukwujekwu, Blossom Chukwujekwu is the first of two sons. He is a native of Otolo, Nnewi North in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria. He attended Greater Tomorrow Primary School and Greater Tomorrow Comprehensive College both in Benin City, Edo State. For his tertiary education, Blossom opted to study Mass

neg: Esanland Esanland Esanland (Esan: "Otọesan"), or the Edo Central Senatorial District is a cultural region and senatorial district located in south-south Nigeria. It is composed of five Local Government Areas in Edo State. Esanland lies west of the banks of the Niger River. It is bordered by Kogi State, Delta State, Edo South Senatorial District, and Edo North Senatorial District. Esanland covers about 2,800 square kilometers and is home to over half a million people. The Esan people and culture of Esanland are generally homogenous. Esanland has been inhabited since the late Iron Age, by hunter-gatherers from the Nok culture. The

neg: Okpekpe Okpekpe Okpekpe (Okphekphe) is a town in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. It is located about northeast of Auchi. It has a population of 3155 inhabitants. Its people belong to a large homogeneous group of people, called the Afemai. Okpekpe (Okphekphe)is located at a latitude of 7.2 (7° 12' 0 N) and a longitude of 6.47 (6° 28' 0 E), about 354 kilometers south west (209°) of the approximate center of Nigeria and south-west (209°) of the capital Abuja. Okpekpe (Okphekphe), due to its unique location and climate, has a huge potential for tourism, though not

neg: Ihievbe based on agriculture and animal husbandry. Ihievbe Ihievbe (also spelled Sebe or Isebe) is a town in Owan East local government area of Edo State, Nigeria, Africa with a population of approximately 50,000 people. Geographically, it is between Auchi and Afuze. The name Ihievbe is commonly misspelled in maps and some other literature as Sebe or Isebe. The people of Ihievbe speak the Ihievbe language, a dialect of Edoid as the native language, and English as the common language. Ihievbe are Afemai people. As with the rest of Nigeria, there are two main religions, Christian and Muslim. The subsistence of

neg: Cannabis in Nigeria Cannabis in Nigeria Cannabis in Nigeria is illegal yet the country is a major source of West African-grown cannabis, and ranked world's eight highest consumer of cannabis. Cannabis is widely grown across the States of Nigeria including Ondo State, Edo State, Delta State, Osun State, Oyo State and Ogun State. Though cannabis has long been present in Eastern and Central Africa, as well as throughout North Africa, most scholars believe cannabis only gained traction in Nigeria in the 20th century. It is widely believed that cannabis was introduced to the area by soldiers and sailors returning from conflict zones in

neg: Kingdom of Benin destroying much of the country's treasured art and dispersing nearly all that remained. The stolen portrait figures, busts, and groups created in iron, carved ivory, and especially in brass (conventionally called the "Benin Bronzes") are now displayed in museums around the world. Kingdom of Benin The Kingdom of Benin, also known as the Benin Kingdom, was a pre-colonial kingdom in what is now southern Nigeria. Its capital was Edo, now known as Benin City in Edo state. It should not be confused with the modern-day Republic of Benin, formerly the Republic of Dahomey. The Benin Kingdom was "one of the

neg: Idah the river Niger at . The town is a major food supplier of Kogi State. It has commercial routes on the river Niger linking Lokoja, the Kogi state capital; to the north of the country and Onitsha in Anambra state) to the south, Agenebode Edo State across the Niger to the west. Its population is primarily Igala. Idah hosts a federal polytechnic. It hosts also the college of science, health and Technology. The Federal Government College Ugwolawo is also within the periphery of Idah. Idah Idah is a town in Kogi State, Nigeria, on the eastern bank of the Niger

neg: Ekpoma Ekpoma Ekpoma is a town in Edo State, Nigeria. It is the administrative headquarters of the Esan West Local Government Area. Ekpoma lies on the geographical coordinate of latitude . The town has an official Post Office, and it is home to the Ambrose Alli University. It has a population of over 190,000 people. It has an adult male population of over 60,000 and adult female population of over 50,000. It is politically divided into 10 wards and occupies a land mass of 502km sq. The people are mainly of Esan tribe, and are predominantly academic and non-academic staffs of

neg: Ogbidi Okojie Ogbidi Okojie Ogbidi Okojie, Onojie (king) of Uromi (1857 – February 3, 1944), was a ruler of the Esan people in what is now Edo State in Nigeria, still remembered for his opposition to British rule. According to Uromi lore, he was born in the seventh month of gestation, coming 14th in the line of succession to the Uromi throne. As an African monarch, he believed in his divine right to wield absolute power. Those beliefs motivated his opposition to British Rule, which led to his first exile to Calabar in 1900. In Nigeria, at the end of the nineteenth

neg: Frank Rajah Arase Frank Rajah Arase Frank Rajah Arase (born Frank Rajah Efosa Arase) is a Nigerian film director. Arase is a native of Edo State, Nigeria. He was nominated for "Best Director" at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Arase was born in Benin City, Edo, Nigeria. He grew up in Lagos where he started his film career. Arase ventured into the show business at a very young age. He started out as a theatre practitioner in Nigeria; he was dancer for National Theatre troupe and also acted in stage plays. He met Nollywood actor and director Paul Obazele, who groomed him

neg: Akoko Akoko Akoko are a large Yoruba cultural sub-group in the Northeastern part of Yorubaland, the area spans from Ondo state to Edo state in southwest Nigeria. Akoko land takes a large percentage of the local governments in Ondo state. Out of the present 18 Local Government Councils it takes four, Akoko North-East, Akoko North-West, Akoko South-East and Akoko South-West, as well as the Akoko Edo LGA of Edo State. The Adekunle Ajasin University, a state owned university, is located in Akungba-Akoko. A state specialist hospital is at Ikare Akoko, while a general hospital is located in Oka-Akoko. Akoko comprises about

neg: Ebelle 17 Onojies. The Onojie rules from the administrative capital - Eguare. Below is a list of all the Onojies of Ebelle from its founding till date: Ebelle Ebelle, one of the major Esan kingdoms in Edo State, Nigeria, is a populated place located in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. Within Ebelle are the villages of Owa, Ologhe, Okuta, Okpujie, Idumowu, and Eguare. Ebelle was founded in the middle of the 14th century AD when Prince Agbabhoko of Uta-gbunuo clan of Kwale migrated from his community to the area now known as Ebelle because of a political crisis

neg: Philip Shaibu Philip Shaibu Philip Shaibu (born 1 December 1969, in Kaduna) an alumnus of University of Jos is a Nigerian lawmaker, politician and business man. He is currently the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Nigeria. Prior to his election as a deputy governor he was a member of House of Representatives (Nigeria) representing Etsako Federal Constituency in the 4th national assembly. He was also a former member of the Edo State House of Assembly representing Etsako West ii constituency and had one time became the president Nigerian Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) between 2000 and 2001. Shaibu was born in Kaduna

neg: Domingo Alaba Obende the problem and fix this country is for every governor and every head of state to develop their various states and Nigeria by implication. So, I do not buy that idea and I don’t think this bill will fly." Domingo Alaba Obende Dr. Domingo Alaba John Obende (born 5 December 1954) is a businessman, a graduate of Yaba Trade Centre, University of Benin & University of East London Business School, holder of Bsc Public Admin, MBA Public Service and was elected Senator for Edo North, in Edo State, Nigeria, in the 9 April 2011 elections. He ran on the Action

neg: Adams Oshiomhole Adams Oshiomhole Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole (born 4 April 1952) is a Nigerian politician. He is the current national chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) political party. He was arrested and questioned on Sunday 4th November, 2018 by DSS over APC primaries and was also asked to resign He was the Governor of Edo State, Nigeria on the platform of the Action Congress from November 2008 to November 2016 and he was the president of Nigeria Labour Congress during President Olusegun Obasanjo's administration. Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole was born on 4 April 1952 at Iyamho, near Auchi in Edo State. He

neg: Edojobs job openings in the state. EdoJobs is run by the Skills Development Programme of the Edo State Governor and being headed by his Senior Special Adviser on skills development and Job Creation, Ukinebo Dare Some of the skills acquisition and empowerment programs offered by Edojobs includes: The program partners with the following private businesses : Edojobs Edojobs is an initiative of the Edo State government in Nigeria under the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki. The initiative is aimed at tackling the high rate of unemployment in Edo State through skills acquisition and empowerment programs, in collaboration with various private and

neg: Raphael Nomiye Raphael Nomiye Raphael Nomiye (February 1963 - November 2013) is a Nigerian politician and legislator in the House of Representatives of Nigeria, representing Ilaje and Ese Odo Federal Constituency of Ondo State, Nigeria. Nomiye was born on February 6, 1963 in Ugbo, a town in Ilaje local government area of Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria. He attended Kings College of commerce in Rivers State, southern Nigeria before he obtained a Bachelor of science degree in Public Administration from the University of Benin in Edo State. In 2011, he was nominated by the Labour Party of Nigeria to contest the seat of

neg: Cannabis in Nigeria in 2014, 3,271 suspected drug traffickers made up of 3,062 male and 209 female offenders were arrested with a total quantity of 205,373 kg of cannabis seized. In addition to such widespread international terms as marijuana, hemp, ganja, and pot, cannabis in Nigeria is also referred to by terms such as kaya, wee-wee,igbo, oja, gbana and abana. Cannabis in Nigeria Cannabis in Nigeria is illegal yet the country is a major source of West African-grown cannabis, and ranked world's eight highest consumer of cannabis. Cannabis is widely grown across the States of Nigeria including Ondo State, Edo State, Delta State,

neg: Oredo Oredo Oredo is a Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in Benin City. Oredo is a local government in Edo State, and its capital city is Benin city which also the capital city of Edo State. Benin city also remain the capital city of the Benin Empire. The Oba Of Benin Omo' oba Ewuare II palace is also located here and many historic palaces and buildings are located in this city. Oredo is home to many including the Oba Of Benin Omo Noba Nedo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Erediauwa, Chief Sam Igbe who also is the Iyase

neg: Domingo Alaba Obende 1954. He obtained a Bachelor of Public Administration degree from the University of Benin, MBA in Public Services from the UEL Business School, University of East London in the United Kingdom. Official positions include an appointment as Justice of the peace by the Edo state government, Chairman of the Nigeria-Serbia Chamber of Commerce and President of the Institute of Corporate Affairs Management Nigeria. Obende was appointed chairman of the Board of Directors of the Edo State Urban Water Board, and became Executive Chairman of a number of companies in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. In the 2007 elections, Obende competed

neg: Edo language Edo language Edo () (with diacritics, "Ẹ̀dó"; also called Bini (Benin)) is a Volta–Niger language spoken primarily in Edo State, Nigeria. It is the primary language of the Edo people and was the primary language spoken in the Benin Empire and its predecessor, Igodomigodo. There are seven vowels, , all of which may be long or nasal, and three tones. Edo has a rather average consonant inventory for an Edoid language. It maintains only a single phonemic nasal, , but has 13 oral consonants, and the 8 stops, which have nasal allophones such as before nasal vowels. The three rhotics

neg: Edo language -n or with an initial nasal consonant. Tone may be written with acute accent, grave accent, and unmarked, or with a final -h (-nh with a nasal vowel). Edo language Edo () (with diacritics, "Ẹ̀dó"; also called Bini (Benin)) is a Volta–Niger language spoken primarily in Edo State, Nigeria. It is the primary language of the Edo people and was the primary language spoken in the Benin Empire and its predecessor, Igodomigodo. There are seven vowels, , all of which may be long or nasal, and three tones. Edo has a rather average consonant inventory for an Edoid language. It

neg: Ebelle Ebelle Ebelle, one of the major Esan kingdoms in Edo State, Nigeria, is a populated place located in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. Within Ebelle are the villages of Owa, Ologhe, Okuta, Okpujie, Idumowu, and Eguare. Ebelle was founded in the middle of the 14th century AD when Prince Agbabhoko of Uta-gbunuo clan of Kwale migrated from his community to the area now known as Ebelle because of a political crisis in his place of origin. This happened during the reign of Oba Ogbeka of Benin Kingdom (during his reign, there was wide spread migration from Benin

neg: Mike Oghiadomhe Mike Oghiadomhe Chief Mike Aiyegbeni Oghiadomhe (born 4 September 1955) was the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Nigeria from 1999 to 2007 and Chief of Staff to former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan from 2011 to 2014. He was born in Fugar, in Etsako Central Local Government Area of present-day Edo State of Nigeria. He is a 1978 graduate of soil science from the University of Ibadan; a holder of an MBA degree from University of Benin (1982), currently a Doctoral student at the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom. In March 2011, he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from the

neg: Benson Idahosa Benson Idahosa Benson Andrew Idahosa (11 September 1938 – 12 March 1998) affectionately called PAPA or BABA by his followers, was a Charismatic Pentecostal preacher, and founder of the Church of God Mission International with headquarters in Benin City, Edo State. As the first Pentecostal archbishop in Nigeria, he was renowned for his robust faith. T. L. Osborn remarked on him as the greatest African ambassador of the apostolic Christian faith to the world. Benson Andrew Idahosa is the founder of Benson Idahosa University (BIU) in Benin city, Edo state, Nigeria. A claim made by Idahosa that he had raised

neg: Igodomigodo Igodomigodo Igodomigodo is the historical first name of the now fallen Benin Empire, as called by its own inhabitants (nowadays known as the Edo people of Nigeria). According to oral history of the Edo, Igodomigodo was the name of the kingdom as given by Igodo, the first "ogiso" (King). The "ogiso" era, started by Igodo, would be the first dynasty of what would later be known as the Benin Empire (which itself existed from around 1180 until 1897 in the area of the present-day Federal Republic of Nigeria (and remarkably not in the area of the unrelated, current Republic of

neg: Religion in Nigeria Communion, the Assemblies of God Church, the Nigerian Baptist Convention and The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations. The Yoruba area contains a large Anglican population, while Igboland is predominantly Catholic and the Edo area is predominantly Assemblies of God, which was introduced into Nigeria by Augustus Ehurie Wogu and his associates at Old Umuahia. Nigeria has the largest Muslim population in sub-Saharan Africa. Islam dominates the north and has a number of supporters in the South Western, Yoruba part of the country. . In terms of Nigeria's major ethnic groups' religious affiliations, the Hausa ethnic group in the North is

neg: South-South Nigeria Rugby Football Federation Football Federation for the purpose of youth development in six states in southern Nigeria(Edo State, Delta State, Akwa Ibom, Rivers State, Cross River State and Bayelsa State. South-South Nigeria Rugby Football Union (SSNRFU) is authorized to expand and nurture the sport of rugby for all-encompassing age grade boys and girls in South-South Nigeria. The centre of attention is on personal wellbeing, protection, sportsmanship and the reinforcement of school children and youths by establishing the vital values of rugby into a team sports experience that will continue as long as rugby sport continue to exist. Notable people at the SSNRFU Chairman-

neg: Abel Guobadia Examinations Council and the Nigerian Standards Organization. He has served in several capacities on Governing Councils of several Universities in Nigeria. Guobadia was former Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of the Edo State University, Ekpoma. Abel Guobadia was the President of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) from 1971 to 1976 and remains an honorary life fellow of STAN. He is a Special Member of the Senate of the University of Benin, Benin City. In seeking to advance the development of his cosmopolitan Edo community in mid-western Nigeria, Guobadia worked as the secretary of the Benin Forum and chairman

neg: Elizabeth Ativie Elizabeth Ativie Elizabeth Ativie is a Nigerian politician who currently serves as Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly since 25 July, 2016. She served as the Speaker of the house of Assembly from 9 May 2016 till 24 July 2016. Elizabeth Ativie is a native of Edo State but she grew up in several parts of Nigeria due to the nature of her father's job who was a policeman. She holds a B.Sc certificate in Health Education and a M.Sc certificate in Sociology and Anthropology. Elizabeth once worked as a professional nurse in the Edo State Civil

neg: Akoko of Dr. Olu Agunloye and the former Inspector General of Police Gabriel Sunday Ehindero. Notable members of the Akoko clan include: Akoko Akoko are a large Yoruba cultural sub-group in the Northeastern part of Yorubaland, the area spans from Ondo state to Edo state in southwest Nigeria. Akoko land takes a large percentage of the local governments in Ondo state. Out of the present 18 Local Government Councils it takes four, Akoko North-East, Akoko North-West, Akoko South-East and Akoko South-West, as well as the Akoko Edo LGA of Edo State. The Adekunle Ajasin University, a state owned university, is located

neg: Ekpoma health centers include community health extension workers, nurses, auxiliary nurses and doctors. Services offered at these centers include: health education, immunization, family planning counselling, treatment of minor ailments and first aid, referrals, and ante-natal. Ekpoma Ekpoma is a town in Edo State, Nigeria. It is the administrative headquarters of the Esan West Local Government Area. Ekpoma lies on the geographical coordinate of latitude . The town has an official Post Office, and it is home to the Ambrose Alli University. It has a population of over 190,000 people. It has an adult male population of over 60,000 and adult female

neg: The Apostolic Church Nigeria ministry in 1969. LAWNA Territory which was a unification of those four Areas in 1970 has today grown into 79 Areas across the country; and seven missionary fields overseas. The Territory covers 27 states out of the 36 states of The Federal Republic of Nigeria. In 2011, the church founded Samuel Adegboyega University, a tertiary institution located in Ogwa, Edo State, Nigeria and named after LAWNA's first territorial chairman Samuel Adegboyega. The National Convention is a biannual gathering of all The Apostolic Church members at the National Temple, Lagos State, Nigeria. The Apostolic Church Nigeria The Apostolic Church Nigeria is

neg: Etsakọ people Etsakọ people Etsakọ people are one of the major ethnic groups in Edo State, Nigeria. They presently occupy three local government areas of Edo State; these are Etsako East, Etsako West and Etsako Central, with Agenebode, Auchi, and Fugar, as their administrative headquarters. In some quarters the people of Owan are also referred to as Etsako. The Etsakos,Owans, and Akoko-Edo people are often referred to as the Afenmai (Edo north). This is due to their close linguistic and historical relationship. Local tradition of origin often trace their migration from Benin due to the tyrannical desposition of the Oba of Benin,

neg: Lokoja temporary visitors and non indigenous. These include the Igbo, Tiv, Edo, etc. The city's population has since grown to an estimated count of over 90,000 inhabitants. It is a trade center with respect to its agricultural products; this is because it is situated at the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers, and is close to the new federal capital of Nigeria in Abuja. It is also home to Kogi State Polytechnic and the newly established Federal University Lokoja. Near Lokoja, in Ajaokuta, are metallurgy facilities and iron ore mines. Lokoja is also a Local Government Area of Kogi State

neg: Osagie Ize-Iyamu Osagie Ize-Iyamu Osagie Ize-Iyamu is a Nigerian pastor, political figure, former chief of staff and secretary to the Edo state government. He is the gubernatorial nominee of the Edo state People's Democratic Party for the 2016 Edo state gubernatorial election. He was previously a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was the National vice-chairman, South-South Zone of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN). He served as Director General of Adams Oshiomhole's 2nd term Campaign Organisation. He was also the Coordinator of Goodluck/Sambo Campaign Organisation. Recently, he was honoured by the Benson Idahosa University with an honorary doctorate

neg: Gabriel Igbinedion the Esama's sons, Lucky, was a two-term Local Government Chairman and two-term Governor of Edo State, another, Charles, was a Local Government Chairman and one time Edo State Commissioner of Education, while yet another, Peter, was the Managing Director of Nigerian Aviation Authority.Esama's daughter, Omosede is in the House of Representatives for Edo State. Gabriel Igbinedion Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion is the Esama of the Benin Kingdom in Nigeria. The title "Esama" traditionally means the "Son of the people", with responsibilities including assisting the poor in medial, monetary and private venture forms. He was suspended from participating in palace activities in

neg: Edo prison break injuries were recorded from the attack. Edo prison break The Edo prison break was an attack on the federal maximum security prison at Oko in Benin City, the capital of Edo State in southern Nigeria by unknown gunmen suspected to be Armed robbers in a bid to rescue their members who are largely condemn inmates. About 12 prisoners escaped from the prison. The incident occurred on Sunday 19 August 2004. It was reported than an explosive was used in the attack by the criminals to blown off the prison gate, a claim refuted by the Edo state commissioner of police,

neg: Edo prison break Edo prison break The Edo prison break was an attack on the federal maximum security prison at Oko in Benin City, the capital of Edo State in southern Nigeria by unknown gunmen suspected to be Armed robbers in a bid to rescue their members who are largely condemn inmates. About 12 prisoners escaped from the prison. The incident occurred on Sunday 19 August 2004. It was reported than an explosive was used in the attack by the criminals to blown off the prison gate, a claim refuted by the Edo state commissioner of police, Olayinka Balogun. No death or severe

neg: Francis Egbokhare with his wife, Olayinka Egbokhare, and their two children. Francis Egbokhare Francis Egbokhare (born September 22, 1962) is a prolific scholar, academic linguist, writer, and professor from Nigeria, and a fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters. He has held positions at the University of Ibadan for many years as a professor of linguistics and as the Director of the Distance Learning Centre. He lives in Ibadan. Born Francis Oisaghaede Egbokhare from Afuze in Edo State, he attended St John’s primary School, Igarra, Edo State between 1967 and 1972, and then St. Gabriel Primary School, Agenebode, also in Edo State

neg: Francis Egbokhare Francis Egbokhare Francis Egbokhare (born September 22, 1962) is a prolific scholar, academic linguist, writer, and professor from Nigeria, and a fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters. He has held positions at the University of Ibadan for many years as a professor of linguistics and as the Director of the Distance Learning Centre. He lives in Ibadan. Born Francis Oisaghaede Egbokhare from Afuze in Edo State, he attended St John’s primary School, Igarra, Edo State between 1967 and 1972, and then St. Gabriel Primary School, Agenebode, also in Edo State between 1972 and 1973. He proceeded to Otaru Grammar

neg: Etsakọ people resources such as Coal, Limestone, Potassium, and Precious Stones of large commercial quantity are found in Etsakor land, and with beautiful landscape and vegetation that can give tourism a whole new dimension. Compared to other parts of Edo state, Security in Etsakoland is better, and the people greatly host visitors. <br> Etsakọ people Etsakọ people are one of the major ethnic groups in Edo State, Nigeria. They presently occupy three local government areas of Edo State; these are Etsako East, Etsako West and Etsako Central, with Agenebode, Auchi, and Fugar, as their administrative headquarters. In some quarters the people of

neg: Mike Oghiadomhe under the platform of the United Nigeria Congress Party. Subsequent to the truncation of that transition programme, he was elected Deputy Governor of Edo State alongside Lucky Igbinedion on the platform of the People's Democratic Party, PDP and successfully served two terms from 1999 to 2007. In the course of service, he received several awards for his unalloyed loyalty and outstanding performance. In appreciation of his immense contributions to Edo State, the entire traditional rulers of the State unanimously conferred upon him the title of OLUETSENIGIE of Edo land. He remains the first and only Edo man to hold a

neg: Chukwudi Onuamadike Chukwudi Onuamadike Chukwudi Dumeme Onuamadike, popularly known as Evans, is a Nigerian alleged kidnapper. Onuamadike is a native of Nnewi, Anambra State. He is sometimes referred to as "The Billionaire Kidnapper" because the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) believe he is one the richest criminals in the kidnapping business in Nigeria. The Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria police force also described as a very smart, crafty, and intelligent kidnapper having evaded arrest for four years even though he was on a most wanted list in three states (Lagos State, Edo State, and Anambra State).

neg: Unuamen, Nigeria [Accessed on: 21 August 2018]. Vanguard Nigeria, (2018). South African firm, others jostle for Sokponba Blue Water Resort devt. Available at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/07/south-african-firm-others-jostle-for-sokponba-blue-water-resort-devt/ [Accessed on: 21 August 2018]. Wesler, Kit. W. (1998). Historical Archaeology in Nigeria. African World Press, Inc. Western State of Nigeria, (1962). Annual Volume of the Laws of the Western State of Nigeria, Containing the Laws of the Western State of Nigeria and Subsidiary Legislation Made Thereunder. Page B-67, W.N.L.N. 37 of 1962, Chiefs Law (Cap. 19). Government Printer, Nigeria. https://mapcarta.com/16985104 http://nigeriazipcodes.com/6226/list-of-towns-and-villages-in-ovia-north-east-lga/ http://ihuanedo.ning.com/page/ovia-north-1 http://www.maplandia.com/nigeria/edo/ovianort/unuame/buildings/esigie-primary-school-unuamen/ Unuamen, Nigeria Unuamen also spelt (Unuame) is a village community in Ovia North-East Local

neg: Modupe Ozolua Modupe Ozolua Modupe Ozolua (born October 10, 1973 in Benin City, Nigeria) is an American-Nigerian philanthropist and entrepreneur. She is the former CEO of Body Enhancement Ltd, and is currently operating as the Founding President of Empower 54 Project Initiatives (Empower 54) formerly known as Body Enhancement Annual Reconstructive Surgery (BEARS) Foundation. A direct descendant of the Oba (King) Ozolua of the Benin Kingdom, Edo State, Nigeria, . Modupe Ozien Ozolua is the youngest of four siblings born to Prince Julius I. Ozolua, an educationist, and Princess Olua Mary S. Ozolua (nee Otaru), a Princess and entrepreneur from Ososo, Akoko-Edo

neg: Etsako West speak countless languages. But he was never taught any of these tongues, some of which were European languages. This has both puzzled and impressed many people over the years. It has an area of 946 km² and a population of 197,609 at the 2006 census. It also has the Prestigious Federal Polytechnic attended by students all over the state. The postal code of the area is 312. Etsako West Etsako West is a Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Auchi. Etsako West is made up of four clans; Uzairue, Auchi, South Ibie,

neg: Edo people Edo people The Edo or Bini (from the word "Benin") people are an ethnic group primarily found in Edo State, and spread across the Delta, Ondo, and Rivers states of Nigeria. They speak the Edo language and are the descendants of the founders of the Benin Empire. They are closely related to other ethnic groups that speak Edoid languages, such as the Esan, the Afemai and the Owan. The name "Benin" (and "Bini") is a Portuguese corruption, ultimately from the word "Ubinu", which came into use during the reign of Oba Ewuare the Great, c. 1440. "Ubinu" was used to

neg: Obadan Obadan Obadan is a small town located in Nigeria, about east of Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. The town dates from before the second period of the Benin Empire in about AD 1200 and is a village with hereditary chiefs (or "enigie"). The traditional language of the town is Edo, and Obadan arts and culture reflect typical Benin traits. Obadan came to prominence during the reign of King Akenzua I around 1713 AD. During one of the wars fought to extend the Oba's rule to the far north of Benin City, Ezomo was made the chief commander of a brigade

neg: Obadan which camped out under shade trees called "Obadan." The "enogie" of Obadan was made platoon commander. Thus the name Obadan comes from that shade tree where the warlords' camp was based, the base eventually becoming Obadan village and the present site of Obadan Village today. Obadan Obadan is a small town located in Nigeria, about east of Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. The town dates from before the second period of the Benin Empire in about AD 1200 and is a village with hereditary chiefs (or "enigie"). The traditional language of the town is Edo, and Obadan arts and culture

neg: Benson Idahosa University Nigeria then was the preserve of Federal and State Governments in Nigeria." The university commenced its academic programmes as Christian Faith University-Institute of Continuous Learning in 1993 at the Ugbor Campus. Successful candidates were admitted into two faculties - Basic Sciences and Management Sciences. National diploma degrees were awarded to students on completion of a two-year programme in affiliation with University of Benin, Benin City and Edo State University, Ekpoma (now Ambrose Ali University, Edo State). The head of management was referred to as the rector. The rector was Prof. Uche Gbenedio. With support from Mike Okagbare, the registrar, and

neg: Benin City Benin City Benin City is the capital of Edo State in southern Nigeria. It is situated approximately north of the Benin River and by road east of Lagos. Benin City is the centre of Nigeria's rubber industry, and oil production is also a significant industry. The indigenous people of Benin City are Edo and they speak the Edo language and other Edoid languages. The people of Benin City are known as Edo or Bini. The people of the city have one of the richest dress cultures on the African continent and are known for their beads, body marks, bangles, anklets

neg: Francis Alimikhena Francis Alimikhena Francis Asekhame Alimikhena (born 18 October 1947) is a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from Edo State. He represents Edo North in the current 8th National Assembly. Senator Alimikhena is the Vice-Chairman, Senate Committee on Housing and also a member of the Senate committee on Constitutional Review. Alimikhena is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He is currently the Deputy Chief Whip of the 8th National Assembly. Edo North Senatorial District covers six local government areas: (Etsako West, Etsako Central, Etsako East, Owan East, Owan West and Akoko Edo). Francis Alimikhena was born in

neg: Julius Ihonvbere The University of Ife Alumni Association has also honoured him with the "Order of Great Ife" (OGI). He has numerous honors, awards and recognitions from the world over. The Association of Third World Studies also honoured him with the "First Mario Zamora Memorial Award" for academic excellence. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Administrative Management of Nigeria and listed in "Who is Who in Nigeria" as well as in the "Profiles of African Scientists". In 2007, he was bestowed with the "Edo Man of the Year" award by the Ivory Tower Organisation in Edo State for his