Benin City is the capital and largest city of Edo State,Nigeria. It is the fourth-largest city in Nigeria according to the 2006 census,after Lagos,Kano,and Ibadan,with a population estimate of about 3,500,000 as of 2022. 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.
Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole,is a Nigerian politician and the former National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress. He had previously served as the President of Nigeria Labour Congress from 1999 to 2007 and the executive governor of Edo State,Nigeria from 2008 to 2016.
Edo,commonly known as Edo State,is a state located in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. As of 2006 National population census,the state was ranked as the 24th populated state (3,233,366) in Nigeria,However there was controversy over the population census figures,for example this same state that was ranked 24,population wise in 2006,was number 16 in terms of voters registration in the country in 2019,That shows strongly that the census conducted in 2006 is not a testament of reality on ground. The state population figures is expected to be about 8,000,000 in 2022. Edo State is the 22nd largest State by landmass in Nigeria. The state's capital and 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,is also known as the heart beat of the nation. Edo State borders Kogi State to the northeast,Anambra State to the east,Delta State to the southeast and southsouth and Ondo State to the west.
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 Edo or Benin people are an Edoid ethnic group primarily found in Edo State,Southern part 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,the Isoko,and the Urhobo.
Benson Andrew Idahosa,was a Charismatic Pentecostal preacher. He is the founder of 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,vice-president of All Nations for Christ Bible Institute International,among other positions.
Iguododo is a populated town and is located in Orhionmwon Local Government Area in Edo State,Nigeria.
Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki is a Nigerian politician and businessman who is currently the Governor of Edo State. He was first elected governor under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the year 2016 where He defeated Mr. Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the PDP and was sworned in as governor on 12 November 2016. Before becoming governor,he served as chairman of the Edo State Economic and Strategy Team inaugurated by former Governor Adams Oshiomole in March 2009.
Edo State University,Uzairue 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.
The 2016 Edo State gubernatorial election was held on 28 September,2016 to determine the Governor of Edo State. The election was originally scheduled for 10 September,however two days before,on 8 September it was postponed due to security concerns.
John Yakubu is a former chairman of Esan North-East local government area. He was the running mate of Osagie Ize-Iyamu,the People's Democratic Party nominee in the 2016 Edo State gubernatorial election.
Egedege N'Okaro is the first storey building in Benin Kingdom and in the whole of the Mid-Western Region,Nigeria which is the present day Edo and Delta States. It was built in 1906 by Late Chief Iyamu,the Inneh of Benin Kingdom,Late Chief Iyamu is the great grandfather of Osagie Ize-Iyamu.
Idahosa "Hosa" Wells Okunbo was a Nigerian business magnate,investor,philanthropist,and trained commercial pilot. He served as chairman and director on numerous company boards in Nigeria,spanning multiple business sectors such as the agro-allied,petroleum,telecommunications,power,real estate,and banking industries.
Patrick Obahiagbon is a Nigerian politician and legal practitioner. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2007,and served Oredo until his appointment as Chief of Staff to Governor Adams Oshiomole in 2011. Obahiagbon established a cult-following among many Nigerians for his grammatical caricature when engaged in social and political commentary.
The 2020 Edo State gubernatorial election occurred on September 19,2020. Incumbent PDP Governor Godwin Obaseki won re-election for a second term,defeating APC Osagie Ize-Iyamu and several minor party candidates. Obaseki received 57.3% of the vote.
Idahosa Trails is a 2017 Nigerian drama film written,produced and directed by Stanlee Ohikhuare. It stars Charles Okafor,David Schifter,Liz Benson,Osas Ighodaro,Kunle Idowu. It is based on the experience of an American Journalist Thomas Book who seeks to interview Archbishop Benson Idahosa based on his perception of the role played by Idahosa in the miraculous recovery of a popular chief in Benin City,whose recovery happened spontaneously after six years in a coma. The film was released in late October 2017 by Mighty Jot Studios in Benin City,Nigeria.
The 2012 Edo State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on July 14,2012. The ACN nominee Adams Oshiomhole won for a second term,defeating Charles Airhiavbere of the PDP.
The 2003 Edo State gubernatorial election occurred on April 19,2003. Incumbent Governor PDP's Lucky Igbinedion won election for a second term,defeating ANPP's Roland Owie and three other candidates.
The 2020 Nigerian gubernatorial elections were held on 19 September 2020,in Edo State,and 10 October 2020,in Ondo State. The last regular gubernatorial elections for both states were in 2016. The All Progressives Congress' Rotimi Akeredolu was defending the Governor's office of Ondo while APC-turned-PDP Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki was defending his office. Both won reelection,leading to no net change in terms of overall party control of governorships.
Gideon Obhakhan is a Nigerian politician and the immediate past commissioner for education in Edo State. He contested for the House of Representatives during the 2015 general election.
