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Ebo Stone: Edo NUJ Condemns Assault On Female Journalist, Enabulele

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Ebo Stone: Edo NUJ Condemns Assault  On Female Journalist, Enabulele Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, has condemned in strong terms the assault on Juliet Enabulele, a reporter with the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), who was assaulted and manhandled by Kelly Okungbowa (Ebo Stone) at a public function in Benin City on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The leadership of the union considers this act as a blatant attack on press freedom, the safety of journalists, and the right of media professionals to carry out their lawful duties without fear, intimidation, or violence. The NUJ further warns that attacks on journalists in the line of duty will no longer be tolerated, and urges members of the public, especially public figures, to exercise restraint and show respect for the constitutional role of the media in strengthening democracy and promoting accountability. The Union calls on the Nigeria Police and other security agen...

Police Fault MTN Nigeria with Criminal Charges Over Alleged Cybercrimes

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Police Fault MTN Nigeria with Criminal Charges Over Alleged Cybercrimes By Editor  The Nigeria Police Force has filed criminal charged against MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and two senior officials over alleged violations of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015, as amended in 2024.  The charges follow a petition filed by Chief Christopher Oyemike, PhD, who accused the telecommunications company of tampering with his official email and altering sensitive digital information linked to his employment. Chief Oyemike claims MTN unlawfully accessed his official email account, making unreadable critical correspondence related to his financial entitlements as a staff member. His petition to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Abuja, also raised concerns that MTN may have compromised an earlier investigation by the Delta State Police Command. That initial investigation reportedly found merit in Oyemik...

Edo NUJ Press Week Holds December 5

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Edo NUJ Press Week Holds December 5 The 2025 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, will hold on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the NUJ Press Centre, No. 1 Sir Gabriel Igbinedion Way, GRA, Benin City, beginning at 10:00 a.m. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Organising Committee, Comrade Efosa Uwangue, and the Secretary, Comrade Gloria Osuma, the union said the abridged programme was adopted in view of the council’s mourning period following the recent loss of two members. The Press Week will feature lectures and awards of excellence to distinguished personalities. Journalists in the state and other stakeholders are invited to attend the event.

Convener Of BCC, Ogaga Urges Partakers To Focus On Consulting Than Training

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Convener Of BCC, Ogaga Urges Partakers To Focus On Consulting Than Training  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The convener, Benin Consultants Convention (BCC), Ogaga Omo-Ovie Esq, has asserted that, consulting is problem solving, and is different from training. Ogaga Omo-Ovie Esq, made the statements in a leadership event organised for young leaders, consultants and entrepreneurs with the theme:" Adapt & Advance," in Benin city, Edo state. He said solving problem brings money that Edo state is full of problems and advised them to aways ask good question that would improve their consulting business and told the participants to often network whenever they find themselves to grow and build their businesses. "This convention  is the second edition and the reason for the convention is to open Edo state and South-South to the business of consultant.  "There are lots of companies in Benin city, such as: schools, hotels, mega mail and shops. And they have staffing p...

Celebrating Our Ambassadors’ List

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TUESDAY FLAT OUT Celebrating Our Ambassadors’ List By Suyi Ayodele (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, December 2, 2025) https://tribuneonlineng.com/celebrating-our-ambassadors-list/ About six months ago, I asked an elderly supporter of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu why his man had not appointed ambassadors almost two years into his administration. The politician asked me to relax. “Mr. President will shock all of you over that. You know he likes to have quality men around him.” I did not argue further. True to the old man’s prediction, President Tinubu shocked the entire nation on November 29, 2025, when he sent the list of his would-be ambassadors to the National Assembly for approval. Immediately I saw the list, I put a call across to my old friend. He picked, and before I could say anything, the politician said, “I know why you are calling me, Suyi. Òrò p'èsì je (proposition kills response). We will talk later.”  We have not spoken since the telephone c...

Edo CRPP Boss Calls On Okpebholo To Tackle Insecurity, Food Problem ...Gives An Awards To Deserving People In The State

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Edo CRPP Boss Calls On Okpebholo To Tackle Insecurity, Food Problem  ...Gives An Awards To Deserving People In The State  Iduozee Efe Paul  The Edo state chairman of Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP), Dr. Samson Isibor, has called on the governor Monday Okpebholo to tackle the issue of insecurity in the state. Dr. Isibor made the statements at the award ceremony where he recognised and honoured outstanding leaders across both the public, private and politician who have contributed in their various fields in Edo state. He said," we want to bring to the attention of the Governor that what he has done so far is beyond the expectations of the people of the state. " The insecurity situation in Edo state is quite alarming and overwhelming, Edo people cannot sleep with their two eyes close again. " The bandits, Fulani herdsmen and terrorists have taking over our bushes, highways and farms. They have choked us to the extend of chasing us in...

Edo CRPP Boss Calls On Okpebholo To Tackle Insecurity, Food Problem

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Edo CRPP Boss Calls On Okpebholo To Tackle Insecurity, Food Problem  ...Gives An Awards To Deserving People In The State  Iduozee Efe Paul  The Edo state chairman of Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP), Dr. Samson Isibor, has called on the governor Monday Okpebholo to tackle the issue of insecurity in the state. Dr. Isibor made the statements at the award ceremony where he recognised and honoured outstanding leaders across both the public, private and politician who have contributed in their various fields in Edo state. He said," we want to bring to the attention of the Governor that what he has done so far is beyond the expectations of the people of the state. " The insecurity situation in Edo state is quite alarming and overwhelming, Edo people cannot sleep with their two eyes close again. " The bandits, Fulani herdsmen and terrorists have taking over our bushes, highways and farms. They have choked us to the extend of chasing us into our homes...