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ESSC Boss, Enabulele Commends Edo Queens’ Impressive Victory... Extols Super Six Qualification

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ESSC Boss, Enabulele Commends Edo Queens’ Impressive Victory ... Extols Super Six Qualification The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has commended Edo Queens Football Club for their outstanding performance following a convincing 2-0 victory over Naija Ratels FC of Abuja in Matchday 15 of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership. In a statement issued by his Media Aide, Edoko Wilson Edoko, shortly after the encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Enabulele described the team’s qualification for the Super Six as a testament to their resilience, discipline, and unwavering commitment to excellence. “I am highly impressed with the performance of Edo Queens. This victory and qualification for the Super Six reflect the hard work, determination, and team spirit that define this great squad,” he said. Enabulele specifically praised the goal scorers, Inyang Esther and Doosuur Atume, for their clinical fin...
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An Earthquake Which Redefines Edo Central Political Landscape

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An Earthquake Which Redefines Edo Central Political Landscape By Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele PhD Edo Central’s political terrain shifted decisively this Tuesday as former Senator Clifford Ordia and ex-House of Representatives member Joseph Edionwele formally exited the very depleted Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), in a development that immediately reconfigured alliances across Esanland and beyond. The announcement, made at a densely packed political gathering at Eguare Primary School in Irrua, the heartbeat of Esan politics, unfolded against a charged atmosphere of chants, solidarity songs, and repeated declarations that “Edo is shining". This was the slogan that echoed through the venue as APC stalwarts and supporters waved party colours and danced in procession from Usugbenu Junction to the event ground. What began as a routine political reception for decampees quickly evolved into a symbolic realignment of influence in Edo Centr...
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Okpebholo Insists President Tinubu Believes In Nigeria’s Future

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Okpebholo Insists President Tinubu Believes In Nigeria’s Future  ... As Edo Governor Hands Over Rebuilt Ekpoma Shops, Rewards Fire Victims Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a man that believes in the future of Nigeria, as he demonstrated his administration’s commitment to development by handing over rebuilt shops destroyed in the January fire incident in Ekpoma and rewarding affected victims. The governor made the remark in Ekpoma and Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, during the inauguration of ward and local government coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and a defection rally, where he highlighted the impact of the Federal Government’s economic reforms. The event held at Eguare Public field in Irrua, witnessed the official defection by major opposition political party into the All Progressive Congress (APC). Notable politicians who led the groups included Sen Clifford Ordia, Hon. Joe Edionwele, Chief...
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Alleged 25 Million Petrol Theft: NNPC Witness Turns Against MT Ostria Others

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Alleged 25 Million Petrol Theft: NNPC Witness Turns Against MT Ostria Others By Editor  Citing Ireporter Online, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, called its second prosecution witness in the ongoing trial involving the vessel MT Ostria and three others over the alleged theft of 25,354,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Retail Limited. TV Networks & Stations The case is being heard before Justice Mojisola Dada at the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos. The defendants, MT Ostria, Captain Raymundo A. Panaligam, Chief Officer Roneno Villarin, and Vincent Wayas, were earlier arraigned on October 29, 2025, by the anti-graft agency on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing. The charges are said to contravene Sections 411 and 280 and are punishable under Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. During the ...
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Humiliation: Obaseki Shares Tears, Forgives Assaulters In Edo...Says He Is Not An Enemy Of Palace

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Humiliation:  Obaseki Shares Tears, Forgives Assaulters In Edo ...Says He Is Not An Enemy Of Palace  Pedro Obaseki, a cousin to former Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has asserted that he has forgiven those who assaulted him on December 28, 2025, at Uwa Primary School in Benin City, describing the decision as a necessary step towards unity and healing in Edo State. While forgiving his assaulters Pedro Obaseki was seen sharing tears in a video circulating in the social media. It would be recalled that Pedro Obaseki was reportedly attacked by a group of youths allegedly led by Osaze Adun also known as (Kapuepue) while playing football at the school.  The incident, which drew widespread condemnation, saw the 60-year-old stripped and forced to walk several kilometres to the Palace of the Oba of Benin. Addressing a gathering at his residence in Benin City when the assailants visited to seek forgiveness, Obaseki said although the incident left him de...
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Eedris Abdulkareem Rates Okpebholo High On Infrastructural Advancement... Promises To Speak On Edo State Dev Through His Music

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Eedris Abdulkareem Rates Okpebholo High On Infrastructural Advancement ... Promises To Speak On Edo State Dev Through His Music  The Nigerian singer, rapper and the Jagajaga crooner Eedris Turayo Abdulkareem Ajenifuja popularly known professionally as Eedris Abdulkareem, commended  Governor Monday Okpebholo on his developmental stride across the State scoring his administration high on infrastructural development. The Commissioner for Information and communication Prince Kasim Afegbua took the music star round some legacy projects of the governor Monday Okpebholo led administration. The projects visited include Sepele road flyover at Adesuwa junction, road construction at NEPA junction Sapele road, Ramat Park Flyover, road projects at Temboga amongst others. AbdulKareem was in Edo Central Senatorial District over the weekend with Governor Monday Okpebholo to inspect projects before embarking on the inspection tour of projects in Edo South Senatorial District. The N...
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OPINION:Count Your Sufferings: Tinubu’s Gospel Of Comparison

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TUESDAY FLAT OUT Count Your Sufferings: Tinubu’s Gospel Of Comparison By Suyi Ayodele (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, April 14, 2026) https://tribuneonlineng.com/count-your-sufferings-tinubus-gospel-of-comparison/   There is a joke about a child who failed his promotion examination. The child devised a painless get-away way to break the bad news to his no-nonsense parents.  Striding home with all smiles, the child opened the conversation with his parents. First, he asked his father if he remembered Orikogbo Orimoogunje, the brilliant boy who represented the school in a science quiz competition, a year before. The father affirmed that he could picture the boy. Then the child announced: ‘He failed the promotion examination,’ and the parents both exclaimed: “What!” Next, the smart boy turned to the mother and asked if she remembered Idiileke, the daughter of her friend, Ibadiaran. The mother answered in affirmation. The child asked again if the mother c...
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