Winners of the Edo Carnival band competition 2025 have received their various prizes, as the organisers of the event moved to clear the air over the controversy surrounding delayed rewards that trailed the event. The prizes were presented at a ceremony held on April 18, 2026, in Benin City, Edo State, bringing an end to weeks of complaints from some participants who had taken to social media to express concerns over delays in prize presentation—concerns that sparked speculation and raised questions about the credibility of the carnival and its backers. However, the narrative shifted at the presentation ceremony, where beneficiaries gathered to receive their long-awaited rewards in an atmosphere marked by relief, excitement, and renewed confidence. Addressing attendees, the co-conv...