Benin History & Research Centre in Diaspora

One of the International Observers of the just concluded 2023 Nigerian Presidential Election, Ambassador Mark Green, commended the efforts of Nigerian youths and media personnel for their active participation in the electoral process. He stated, "democracy in Nigeria is going in the right direction." The turn-up of Nigerian youths on election day was very impressive. The observers saw the resistance of many Nigerians, who stood firm in the long lines to cast their ballots and ensure their votes counted.  Even some voters supported INEC to produce voting materials in their polling units nationwide. The people's will would surely bring about electoral reforms in Nigeria. Click on the link to access the video on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U80mlM9MpTw

  Christian Atsu, a Ghanaian soccer star who played at the World Cup and English Premier League, was among many that died from the earthquake in Turkey a few days ago.  He was 31 years old. The s earch teams recovered his remains from the collapsed building where he lived in Antakya, the Hatay province city. The 7.8-magnitude quake killed at least 45,000 people in Turkey and Syria. Condolences  to the entire family of Atsu and his fans. RIP!

Aisha  Dairu Ahmed  Binani  would be the first female elected  governor  in Nigeria if she wins the upcoming governorship election in Adamawa state.  President Buhari said the election of Binani as the next Governor of Adamawa will open opportunities for women in the country and send a signal to the world about Nigeria’s leadership maturity. He said, “We will give her our moral support. The women have been fighting from a distance, let them now come close, and also share in leadership .”

John Tory, the Mayor of Toronto, recently disclosed an affair with a former staffer resulting in his resignation as the Mayor of Toronto. Tory set off a political bombshell last week after (two relatively scandal-free terms at City Hall) he admitted to having an “inappropriate relationship” with a former staff member and a nnounced plans to step down.

  I have almost 80 books on the history of the ancient Benin kingdom — collections  of Benin history books in NEBO TV's Studio in Toronto, Canada. My two books are for sale on Amazon. High Priest Osemwegie Ebohon and the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art in Washington DC, United States sent me some books (catalogues) in January this year. Some of the books are gifted to me by the authors, and I enjoyed reading them.  By Nekpen Obasogie  

  Three sisters from Ẹdo (Benin kingdom) bagged Doctorate Degrees from Warden University and Grand Canyon University, respectively . The three sisters (from the Obanor family in Benin City) graduated with Doctorate Degrees in Nursing in the United States. Dr. Tina Obanor and Dr. Rosemary Obanor graduated from Grand Canyon University, while Dr. Mercy Obanor graduated in January 2023 from Warden University. Mrs. Obanor (mother) joined her three daughters at Warden University to celebrate their incredible academic milestones in January this year. Congratulations to the entire Obanor family for this academic achievement!