Benin City is the capital and largest city of Edo State,southern Nigeria. It is the fourth-largest city in Nigeria according to the 2006 census,after Lagos,Kano,and Ibadan. It is situated approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of the Benin River and 320 kilometres (200 mi) by road east of Lagos. Benin City is the centre of Nigeria's rubber industry,and oil production is also a significant industry.
Edo,officially known as Edo State,is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of the federal republic of Nigeria. As of 2006 national population census,the state was ranked as the 22nd most populous state (3,233,366) in Nigeria. The estimated state population is around 4,777,000 in 2022. Edo State is the 22nd largest State by landmass in Nigeria. The state's capital and largest city,Benin City,is the fourth largest city in Nigeria,and the centre of the country's rubber industry. Created in 1991 from the former Bendel State,it is also known as the heart beat of the nation. Edo State borders Kogi State to the north for 133 km and across the Niger River for 81 km to the northeast,Anambra State to the east for about four km across the Niger River,Delta State to the southeast and south for 350 km,and Ondo State to the west.
Katsina State is a state in the northwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Katsina State borders on the Republic of Niger to the north for 250 km and the States of Jigawa for 164 km and Kano to the east,Kaduna to the south for 161 km and Zamfara to the west. States. Nicknamed the "Home of Hospitality",both the state capital and the town of Daura have been described "ancient seats of Islamic culture and learning" in Nigeria.
Christian Oyakhilome,known as Pastor Chris,is a Christian faith leader,preacher,author,philanthropist,televangelist and president of Loveworld Incorporated. He is recognized as the founding pastor of the Mega Church Christ Embassy and author of the daily devotional Rhapsody of Realities.
Benson Idahosa University (BIU) is a private,Christian university in Benin City,Edo State,Nigeria. Previously named Christian Faith University (CFU),it was renamed in honor of Archbishop Benson Idahosa,a Charismatic Pentecostal minister from Benin City,Nigeria,and reflects his evangelical beliefs. He was the first president of the university. The current president of Benson Idahosa University,Rt. Rev. (Dr.) Faith Emmanuel Benson Idahosa,son of Benson Idahosa,is the Bishop of CGMi Faith Arena and Co-ordinator,Next Generation Leadership of the Church of God Mission.
The Edopeople,sometimes referred to as the Bendel people,are an Edo-speaking ethnic group. The Edo who predominantly reside in 7 southern local government areas of the State of Edo,Nigeria are known as 'Benin'. They are speakers of the Edo language and are the descendants of the founders of the Benin Kingdom Ogiso Igodo. They are closely related to other southern Nigerian tribes,such as the Esan,the Etsakọ,the Isoko,and the Urhobo.
Benson Andrew Idahosa,was a Charismatic Pentecostal preacher. He founded Church of God Mission International. Archbishop Benson Idahosa was popularly referred to as the father of Pentecostalism in Nigeria. Idahosa was the founder of Benson Idahosa University (BIU) in Benin City,Edo State,Nigeria. His only son,Bishop F.E.B. Idahosa,is now the president of BIU,founder and president of Big Ben's Children Hospital,and vice-president of All Nations for Christ Bible Institute International,among other positions.
John Odigie Oyegun is a Nigerian politician who served as the first national chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria. He was also the Executive Governor of Edo State between 1992 and 1993,during the aborted Nigerian Third Republic.
Bovi Ugboma is a Nigerian stand-up comedian,actor,and writer. He has organized popular stand-up comedy concerts like Bovi:Man on Fire across the globe. He is married to his wife,Kris Asimonye Ugboma and 42 years of age.
Mike Abayomi Bamiloye is a Nigerian gospel film actor,dramatist,producer,and director. He is an evangelist and the founder and president of the film production company Mount Zion Faith Ministries. and Mount Zion Television.
Margaret Idahosa is a Nigerian preacher,author and the Archbishop of the Church of God Mission International. She is the first African female Archbishop. She is the wife of the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa. She is the Chancellor of Benson Idahosa University. She was conferred with the Officer of the Order of Niger (OON) by the federal government of Nigeria in 2008.
The Agatu attacks and massacres occurred in Agatu,Benue State,began in late February 2016 and continued for several days into March.
Johnson Suleman is a Nigerian televangelist and the senior pastor and general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International,a church with its headquarters in Auchi,Edo State. After working as an assistant pastor in the Armor of God Church in Lagos from 1998,he started Omega Fire Ministries in 2004.
Ripples Nigeria is a Nigerian online newspaper based in Lagos. It was launched in 2015. It is an independent,pro-investigation multi-media online news platform focused primarily on politics,policy and economy.
Princess Osayomwanbor Peters better known by her stage name Princess Peters is a Nigerian gospel singer,songwriter,recording and performing artist,actress,film producer,and philanthropist. She started her musical career at a very tender age and launched professionally into music with a debut album in 2007 under Lighthworld Productions.
The 2015 Benue State gubernatorial election was the eighth gubernatorial election of Benue State. Held on April 11,2015,the All Progressives Congress nominee Samuel Ortom won the election,defeating Terhemen Tarzoor of the People's Democratic Party.
Olukayode "Kayode" Abraham Ajulo,OON,Senior Advocate of Nigeria,an arbitrator,tutor,orator and civil rights activist. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. and the Diocesan Registrar of the Anglican Communion,Church of Nigeria. He is the Honorable Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice of Ondo State.
Adeola Akinremi is a Nigerian journalist,columnist,policy advisor and International development professional who currently serves as a consultant for the World Bank Group. He served as a U.S correspondent,editor and columnist at This Day newspaper. Akinremi is well known for his courage in journalism. On 16 September 2016,he broke a plagiarism story,in which Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari copied from President Barack Obama and passing it off as if it was his own.
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) is a Christian organisation in Nigeria. It was founded in 1985 and serves as an umbrella body for several Pentecostal churches in Nigeria,promoting unity and cooperation among them. The organisation represents Pentecostal Christians in Nigeria and addresses certain social and religious issues in the country.
