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GOV OKPEBHOLO GREETS ARCHBISHOP AUGUSTINE AKUBEZE ON 20TH EPISCOPAL ANNIVERSARY

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GOV OKPEBHOLO GREETS ARCHBISHOP AUGUSTINE AKUBEZE ON 20TH EPISCOPAL ANNIVERSARY Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has congratulated the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City, Most Rev. Dr. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, on the occasion of his 20th Episcopal Anniversary on April 22, 2026. Governor Okpebholo described the milestone as a testament to Archbishop Akubeze’s enduring commitment to faith, service, and moral leadership. He noted that since his episcopal consecration in 2006, the Archbishop has demonstrated consistency in pastoral responsibility, institutional growth, and community engagement. The Governor further acknowledged Archbishop Akubeze’s leadership as pioneer Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Uromi and his subsequent appointment as Metropolitan Archbishop of Benin City in 2011, roles in which he has continued to provide spiritual guidance and stability. According to the Governor, the Archbishop’s episcopal motto, “Ut Testimon...
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Nigerian Army Commences 2 Division Inter-Brigade Combat Competition in Benin

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Nigerian Army Commences 2 Division Inter-Brigade Combat Competition in Benin By Editor  The Nigerian Army has commenced the 2026 edition of the 2 Division Inter-Brigade Corporals and Below Competition at Ekehuan Barracks in Benin City, Edo State, in a move aimed at strengthening the operational readiness and combat effectiveness of junior soldiers. The week-long exercise, hosted by 4 Brigade, began on Monday with participating formations drawn from across the 2 Division area of responsibility. The competition is designed to test and enhance the tactical proficiency, endurance, leadership, and teamwork of corporals and below within the Army. In his welcome address, the Commander, 4 Brigade, Brigadier General Ahmed Balogun, said the timing of the competition was critical, given Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. He noted that the exercise would sharpen the combat skills and organisational capacity of participants while fostering esprit de corps among troops. Accordin...
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Enabulele Extols Bendel Insurance For Defeating Wikki Tourists 2-1 In Away Match

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Enabulele Extols Bendel Insurance For Defeating Wikki Tourists 2-1 Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has praised Bendel Insurance FC for their hard-fought 2–1 away victory over Wikki Tourists FC in Jos on Matchday 35 of the Nigeria Premier Football League. In a statement issued by his media aide, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele said the result reflects the team’s resilience, determination, and renewed focus, particularly after a difficult run of form. He singled out Dung Emmanuel and Efe Ubiomo for their decisive contributions, noting that their performances underscore the squad’s depth and fighting spirit. “The victory in Jos is a clear statement of intent by Bendel Insurance. It shows the team’s readiness to compete at the highest level and push for a continental slot. I commend the players, coaches, and management for their discipline and resilience,” he said. Enabulele also highlighted th...
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OPINION: An Ekiti Ritual For 2027

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TUESDAY FLAT OUT OPINION: An Ekiti Ritual For 2027   By Suyi Ayodele (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, April 21, 2026) https://tribuneonlineng.com/an-ekiti-ritual-for-2027/   The terror of Nigeria's North-West is a man called Bello Turji. As strong as he is for everyone including Abuja, he is not half of the man in my story here. This man once terrorised his community so terribly that everyone became his slave. To be spared, many people adopted the strongman’s surname, abandoning their ancestry. Those who refused to do so because of family values fled the town. Many were forced into slavery, working without pay on the man’s farmlands. And he had many of them! The man of power, the legend says, became so powerful that he felt that nothing untoward would ever happen to him. He told his courtiers that he was not scared of anything; not even death! What a mistake. In that same town remained a few other men who neither joined the bandwagon nor fled when the...
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APWEN President Says Infrastructure Remains Backbone Of Every Thriving Economy

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APWEN President Says Infrastructure Remains  Backbone Of Every Thriving Economy ...As Benin Chapter Inaugurates New Executives Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The President of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Engr. Chinyere Nnenna Iwegbue, Fnse, Fniwe, Fniwe, said infrastructure remains the backbone of every thriving economy, such as; roads, bridges, water systems, power networks, schools, healthcare facilities, and digital systems all determine the quality of life of our people.   Engr. Iwegbue represented by Engr Cordelia Ochuole Omoyi, made  the statements at the inauguration of the 7th Chairman, APWEN Benin Chapter and Her Executives, Edo state, said they are here to celebrate continuity, fresh vision, and renewed dedication to the ideals upon which APWEN was founded.  Engr. Iwegbue who was the chairman of the event said," I warmly congratulate the newly would be inaugurated 7th Chairman and all members of her Exe...
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Hon. Isa Nasidi: A Credible Voice For Doka/Gabasawa At the Kaduna State House of Assembly

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Hon. Isa Nasidi: A Credible Voice For Doka/Gabasawa At the Kaduna State House of Assembly By Editor  As the political landscape in Kaduna State continues to evolve, the people of Doka/Gabasawa are increasingly focused on electing a representative who combines competence, accessibility, and a clear vision for development. Hon. Isa Nasidi has emerged as a strong contender, one whose aspiration and candidacy reflects both grassroots connection and a commitment to progressive governance under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Nasidi’s aspiration to represent Doka/Gabasawa in the Kaduna State House of Assembly is rooted in a deep understanding of the constituency’s socio-economic realities. From infrastructure deficits to youth unemployment and the need for improved educational and healthcare systems, he has consistently demonstrated awareness of the pressing challenges facing his people. What distinguishes Isa Nasidi is not just his message, but his approach. He emb...
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Uteh Koko Community Protest Alleged Mismanagement Of ₦12.16m Transformer Fund In Edo

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Uteh Koko Community Protest Alleged Mismanagement Of ₦12.16m Transformer Fund In Edo Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  There was palpable tension in Benin City on Monday as residents of Uteh Koko community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State staged a protest to the Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), GRA, over alleged irregularities in the management of funds contributed for the purchase of a transformer. Speaking on behalf of the protesters, Amiodo Ifeanyi said the crisis stemmed from a collective decision by over 300 households to contribute ₦40,000 each to acquire a new transformer aimed at improving electricity supply in the area.  The initiative, handled by a six-member committee, reportedly generated about ₦12.16 million from approximately 304 contributors. He explained that while the initial agreement was to procure a brand-new transformer, the process reportedly took a different turn after the committee was informed of the availabili...
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