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Federal Controller Of Works Assures Road Users Urgent Repair Benin-Asaba Highway ...As FG  Appeals To Motorists, Residents, Others Road users To Remain Calm Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Federal Ministry of Works has assured Nigerians that urgent steps are being taken to address the worsening condition of the Benin-Asaba Highway. It asserted that due to the bad situation of the road the Ministry is exploring an alternative arrangement to ensure the strategic 125-kilometres  corridor is restored and the hardship being experienced by motorists is brought to an end. The Federal Controller of Works, Edo State Field Headquarters, Engr. Babatunde Tajudeen gave the assurance in a press briefing in Benin City on Monday, September 7, 2026, stressed that the Minister of Works, Engr. (Sen.) David Umahi, is determined to ensure that the road receives urgent attention. The Benin-Asaba Highway, which commenced from Ring Road Roundabout in Benin City and terminates at Summit ...

IPC-SPJ Hub CONDEMNS THE ATTACK ON KANO JOURNALISTS ...TASKS SECURITY AGENCIES ON PROTECTION DURING POLITICAL RALLIES The Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) Hub of the International Press Centre (IPC) condemns the attack on journalists who were returning from covering the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Saturday, 5th September 2026.  Reports reaching the Hub states that, “a vehicle conveying four Radio Nigeria Pyramid FM staff, a journalist from Guarantee Radio and another from Daily Trust, was attacked by hoodlums, who repeatedly hit the vehicle, leaving the driver to sustain injuries, while some of the journalists were hit by broken glass from the damaged vehicle.” “The incident happened after the APC had held the Tinubu Support Group rally at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano,” the report further revealed. The Executive Director of IPC, Mr. Lanre Arogundade in a statement described the unfortunate incident, as a serio...

Priest Extols Gov Okpebholo Over Roads, Transformer By Editor  The Parish Administrator of St. James the Greater Catholic Church, Ogbeson, Benin City, Very Rev. Fr. Michael Oyanoafoh has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for road projects and the provision of a transformer to the community. Fr. Michael Oyanoafoh spoke on Saturday during the dedication of the church building in Benin by most Rev, Donatus Ogun, the Apostolic Administrator, Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City. He said the church had appealed to Governor Okpebholo during its December 2025 harvest over poor electricity supply and the deplorable road leading to the church. According to him, the governor responded by providing a transformer, which was delivered on Dec. 23, and also commenced work on Electrics Road leading to the church. The priest also praised the governor's ongoing road and flyover projects, saying they had eased traffic and improved access to the area. He said some visitors had previously a...

Monday Lines 1 OPINION: Clerics, Politicians, And Election Money By Lasisi Olagunju  (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 07 September, 2026).  Chief S. L. Akintola, post-independence Premier of the Western Region, knew that when money entered politics, trust could develop wings. There is a story of how he once sent two trusted associates to some people in the Ondo area. The message they carried was accompanied by money. The emissaries went and returned with assurances that both message and money had been safely delivered. Days later, Akintola called the same men and gave them another consignment of money for the same people. Again, they went; again, they returned with reports of successful delivery. A week later, Akintola summoned the two men once more. There was another package for the same people. But this time, the old politician added a message for the messengers themselves. “Take this to the same people. I sent you the first time, they did not get in...

Edo Queens  Win WAFU-B Champions, Enabulele Dedicates Victory To Gov. Okpebholo The Nigerian champions produced a sensational comeback in Ouagadougou on Saturday night, edging unbeaten Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies 4-1 on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw to lift the 2026 WAFU-B Women’s Champions League qualifying title and book their place in the CAF Women’s Champions League. It was a final packed with drama, resilience and late heroics as Edo Queens twice fought back from behind before keeping their nerve in the decisive shootout. Ampem Darkoa struck as early as the 2nd minute through Beline Nyarko, but Edo Queens responded almost immediately, with Doosuur Anastasia Atume restoring parity in the 4th minute. Nyarko struck again from the penalty spot in the 74th minute to put the Ghanaian champions ahead, but Edo Queens refused to surrender. With defeat staring them in the face, Oluebube Umejiaku delivered the equaliser deep into stoppage time, forcing the f...

*REJOINDER *RE: THE SHALLOW SMEAR AGAINST THE REBIRTH OF EBS* *Setting the Records Straight*  It has become necessary to set the records straight following a misleading and mischievous publication currently in circulation concerning the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS). The publication is replete with conjecture, insinuations and sweeping claims that do little to advance meaningful discussion about the state-owned broadcast station. Rather than dwell on personalities or engage in needless mudslinging, it is important to place the facts before the public. The reality is that EBS is undergoing significant changes aimed at improving its editorial operations, security, financial accountability, digital presence and overall effectiveness. *Editorial Transformation*  Over the past three months, EBS has embarked on a comprehensive redesign of its editorial operations. Reporters now file live reports for News Now at 12 noon daily, enabling listeners to receive timely information on deve...