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NDG/Edo2026: Edo Para-Weightlifter, Edomwandagbon Takes Lead To Cliched First Gold Medal

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NDG/Edo2026: Edo Para-Weightlifter, Edomwandagbon Takes Lead To Cliched First Gold Medal Iduozee Efe Paul  Edo state industrious Para-Weightlifter, Philomena Edomwandagbon has won first gold medal in the competition. With the feat achieved as the first athlete to win gold, history has been made for Team Edo at the ongoing second edition of the Niger Delta Games, tagged Edo2026, as Philomena Edomwandagbon clinched the very first gold medal for the state in the Para-Weightlifting 67kg category. However, it would be recalled that her outstanding performance is a testament to resilience, strength, and unwavering determination.  By mounting the podium as champion, she has not only secured a proud moment for Team Edo but has also set the tone for what promises to be an inspiring and successful outing for our athletes at this prestigious regional competition currently taking place in Benin City, Edo State. Congratulations to our golden champion for this historic victory. ...
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Niger Delta Games| Edo 2026: Team Edo Excel As Bayelsa, Imo Share Spoils

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Niger Delta Games| Edo 2026: Team Edo Excel As Bayelsa, Imo Share Spoils  By Editor  Football at the Niger Delta Games, Edo 2026 opened in emphatic fashion, delivering a Matchday One rich in goals, momentum swings, and commanding performances across both the men’s and women’s competitions. The men’s contest between Team Bayelsa and Team Imo provided immediate fireworks. Imo struck just before halftime through Ifeanyi Nnorom, whose composed finish gave his side the early advantage and rewarded their bright attacking start. Bayelsa emerged from the break with renewed urgency, pressing higher up the pitch and committing numbers forward. Their response came through Priye Ibomoh, who restored parity with a well-taken effort that shifted the momentum. Sensing control, Bayelsa intensified their attacking play and were rewarded again when Victor Williams completed the turnaround, finishing confidently to put his side ahead. But the drama was far from over. Imo refused to y...
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Tinubu, Akpabio, Okpebholo Back Youth Development As Niger Delta Games 2026 Starts In Benin

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 Tinubu, Akpabio, Okpebholo Back Youth Development As Niger Delta Games 2026 Starts In Benin.  By Editor  The 2nd edition of the Niger Delta Games kicked off on Friday in Benin City, Edo State, with a spectacular display of fanfare and a showcase of the state’s rich cultural heritage. Over 4,000 athletes and officials from the nine Niger Delta states are participating in the seven-day event, which is organized by Dunamis Icons and sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Speaking at the opening ceremony, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Minister of State for Industry, John Enoh, urged the NDDC to expand opportunities and invest in initiatives that empower youths and women. He emphasized that sports remain a powerful instrument for unity and human development. The President also commended the NDDC for sustaining the initiative, noting that his administration prioritizes human capital development alongside infrastructural growth. Reflecti...
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WE ARE NOT FATHER CHRISTMAS, EDO PEOPLE TELLS BEDC

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WE ARE NOT FATHER CHRISTMAS, EDO PEOPLE TELLS BEDC ...We Will Not Continue To Pay For Services Not Rendered It has come to our attention the response of the PRO of the capitalist BEDC Mrs Evelyn Gbiwen, in responding to some  media houses after the world Press  Conference by Edo people on Monday 16/02/2026 where we issued a 14 days ultimatum to them to resolve issues of electricity supplies and high handedness in their operations in extorting Edo people. In her response, she posited that BEDC is not a charity organisation. Agreed. But the big question is,  are Edo people asking for free services from BEDC? Has BEDC ever done anything for free in Edo state??, has BEDC ever embarked on any corporate social responsibility that is visible to the blind and audible to the deaf in Edo??? So, it speaks volume of how BEDC has reduced/ relegated to Edo people as though we are beggars at their mercy. But dear BEDC, Edo people are not beggars. We are not conquered people,...
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Oshiomhole Appeals To Ovia People To Take Ownership Of PHC

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Oshiomhole Appeals To Ovia People To Take Ownership Of PHC ...As Health Stakeholders Call On Community To Access Facilities  Iduozee Efe Paul  Edo State commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, has appealed to the people living in Ovia North East Local government area to take full ownership of the primary healthcare centre in their community. He made the statement when him and his entourage  visited the PHC Oghede building built by the governor of Edo state, Senator Monday Okpebholo supported by World Bank Impact project, Benin city. Oshiomhole said ," we conducted a joint assessment visit to this facilities to evaluate service delivery, infrastructures, data management, staffing and patients patronage. We discovered that this place is under utilised. " It is surprised to know that this PHC that has free antenatal , free malaria testing and treatment, yet people prefer to go to traditional birth attendants where the risk of acquiring HIV infection i...
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Edo Govt Demolishes Building Traced To Cult Members

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Edo Govt Demolishes Building Traced To Cult Members  By Editor Edo state government has demolished the building in Amagba, where 2 Aye members were arrested and 5 others escaped in connection with the recent cult killings in the state The demolition exercise was carried out by the Special Security Squad codenamed "Operation Flush Out Cultist and Kidnappers in Edo State" led by the Principal Security Officer to the Governor. Briefing Journalists after the demolition exercise, the Spokesperson to the Squad, Mr Eribo Enwanta, insisted that the anti cultism Law in the state will be implemented to the latter to ensure cultism becomes a thing of the past in the state. According to Mr Enwanta "the governor has given us a mandate and we will follow that mandate no matter who is involved. No one is bigger than the law. We are here and have demolished this property. Those who escaped that day and have been declared wanted are still declared wanted. Koko, Enas, Sparol a...
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NWFL MD8: Edo Queens Defeat Ibom Angels 2-1 Victory In Uyo

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NWFL MD8: Edo Queens Defeat Ibom Angels   2-1 Victory  In Uyo  Iduozee Efe Paul   In the spirit of determination, Edo Queens Football Club of Benin this evening proved their supremacy over  Ibom Angels FC with an emphatic 2-1 win over the hard fighting Ibom ladies in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) premiership match day three played under closed doors  at the Uyo township Stadium Akwa Ibom State. Edo Queens winger Chioma Moses, opened scoring for the Senator Monday Okpebholo ladies in 2 minutes of play. She sail past the opponents defensive line up with ease trickishly putting the ball to the far corner of the right goal post beating  goalkeeper Aret Godstime,  of Ibom Angels to it.  The early opener was a devastating and  shocking to both the players and officials of the Edwin Okon - led  side.  Despite playing the match under closed doors, it is important to know that the game was full of tensio...
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