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Group Extols Tinubu Over Establishment Of 83 Army Division In Benin

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Group Extols Tinubu Over Establishment Of 83 Army Division In Benin BENIN CITY — The Nigeria Citizens Watch for Good Governance and the Edo People’s Initiative for Peace and Security have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the establishment of the 83 Division of the Nigerian Army in Benin City, describing the development as a significant step towards strengthening security in Edo State and the South-South region. The groups made their position known during a joint peaceful rally held in Benin City to celebrate the establishment of the new Army division. In a joint speech read by the Chairman of the Edo People’s Initiative for Peace and Security, Comrade Innocent Ajayi, the groups expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for bringing a dedicated military command closer to the people of Edo and neighbouring states. They said the establishment of the division was particularly significant given the security challenges confronting communities in the region, including kidna...
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Works Minister, Umahi Apologises Over Benin-Agbor Road, Orders Arrest Of Contractors Removing Asphalt

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Works Minister, Umahi Apologises Over Benin-Agbor Road, Orders Arrest Of Contractors Removing Asphalt Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Tuesday apologised to commuters and residents of Edo and Delta states over the deplorable condition of the Benin-Agbor Road, which has caused them undue hardship. Umahi tendered the apology in Benin City while on an inspection tour of major Federal roads in the state alongside the governor,Sen Monday Okpebholo and ordered the arrest of contractors and concessionaires found removing asphalt from federal roads without authorisation. He commended Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo for his commitment to infrastructure development and intervention in the rehabilitation of federal roads in the state. The minister also thanked Edo youths for remaining calm despite the hardship caused by the condition of the road, saying their restraint had helped prevent a possible breakdown of law and order. Expressing ...
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(OPINION) Day A Father Asked Me To Give Up My Seat For His 7-year-Old Son

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TUESDAY FLAT OUT (OPINION) Day A Father Asked Me To Give Up My Seat For His 7-year-Old Son By Suyi Ayodele   (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, August 25, 2026) https://tribuneonlineng.com/day-a-father-asked-me-to-give-up-my-seat-for-his-seven-year-old-son/ So much noise lately about the black man's vanishing culture of respect. Several years ago, I arrived at my child’s primary school graduation ceremony with the swag of a father who has crossed a milestone. Everywhere was filled up; there was no space in the hall again. I moved to the tent outside and found a chair. I had hardly sat down when a child showed up. He would be about seven years old. The little boy looked at me, stood beside me but I did not know why. Then he went away. Minutes later, the boy returned with a man who introduced himself as his father. The man asked me to get off the seat because, he claimed, his child was the one occupying it before I came. Meanwhile, it was a vacant seat I met....
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Okpebholo Signs Edo Assembly Funds Management, Judiciary Autonomy Bills Into Law

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 Okpebholo Signs Edo Assembly Funds Management, Judiciary Autonomy Bills Into Law Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has signed the Edo House of Assembly Funds Management Bill 2023 and the State Judiciary Financial Autonomy 2023 Amendment Bill into law. The governor signed the bills on Monday at Government House, Benin City, while receiving the Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Prince Yekini Idiaye. He commended the lawmakers for the swift passage of the legislation, saying he was pleased that the issue had been resolved. “I am indeed delighted because this has become like a controversial law, I must confess to you,” Okpebholo said. He said the three arms of government — the executive, legislature and judiciary — had distinct responsibilities and should operate within their constitutional mandates. According to him, the executive is responsible for administration and implementation, while the legislature makes laws and performs oversight functions and the ...
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WAFU-B Qualifiers: Enabulele Extols Okpebholo’s Support, Targets Trophy For Edo Queens

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WAFU-B Qualifiers: Enabulele Extols Okpebholo’s Support, Targets Trophy For Edo Queens The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has expressed confidence in Edo Queens’ readiness to compete for the WAFU-B Women’s Champions League title in Burkina Faso, while applauding the tremendous support of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for sports development in the state. Enabulele stated this while featuring on the ADBN Sports Programme on Monday, from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ahead of Edo Queens’ opening WAFU-B Champions League qualifying fixture against AS Garde Nationale of Niger Republic. The Sports Commission Chairman said the team was fully prepared for the competition, following an extensive preparation programme that included a 30-day camping exercise and a series of high-quality friendly matches against teams invited from Lagos and other parts of Nigeria. According to him, the state government had prioritised t...
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Governor Okpebholo Assures Sustainable Funding For Road Projects

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Governor Okpebholo Assures Sustainable Funding For Road Projects By Editor  Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has assured that his administration will continue to fund and support contractors handling road projects across the state to ensure significant progress before Christmas. Governor Okpebholo who gave the assurance on Monday  after inspecting ongoing work on the Arue-Uromi-Agbor road projects in Esan North East Local Government Area, said the projects were progressing despite the challenges posed by the rainy season. “We are here to look at what they are doing. We have gone around several project sites since morning to see how far they are going, and the work is progressing,” he said. Okpebholo said the rainy season had limited the construction activities that could be carried out, making drainage works a major focus at the moment. “By the grace of God, we are looking at what we can achieve between now and Christmas, because of the rainy season, no...
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‎OTUEDON'GBENBE Greets Chief Emma Iyase On His Birthday

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‎ ‎ ‎ ‎OTUEDON'GBENBE Greets Chief Emma Iyase On His Birthday By Editor  ‎ ‎OTUEDON'GBENBE (Benin Journalists Forum) has congratulated the Chief Emmanuel Iyase, the Okao Noreguae of Ologbo, Okuoromi and Ehor Dukedoms in Benin, on the occasion of his birthday. ‎ ‎In a congratulatory message signed by the Convener, Comrade Edosa Okunbo, and Secretary, Elder Patrick Ahanor, the group described Chief Iyase as a respected traditional leader whose contributions to peace, unity and community development had continued to earn him the goodwill of his people. ‎ ‎The journalists said the occasion provided an opportunity to celebrate Chief Iyase's commitment to preserving the cultural heritage, customs and values of the communities under his leadership. ‎ ‎OTUEDON'GBENBE noted that the traditional ruler's wisdom and experience had made him an important voice in efforts to foster harmonious relationships and peaceful coexistence among the people. ‎ ‎The group stresse...
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