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NFF Challenges CAF Over Edo Queens' Controversial WAFU-B Rule The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appealed the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to annul Edo Queens’ penalty-shootout victory over Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies, urging the continental body to reconsider the remedy imposed after an officiating error in the WAFU-B final. The federation filed its appeal on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 through it Deputy General Secretary, Emmanuel Edem Ikpeme, Ph.D, challenging CAF’s decision to annul Edo Queens’ 4-1 penalty-shootout victory over Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies and order the final to resume from extra time. The September 5 final in Ouagadougou ended 2-2 after regulation time before the referee directed the teams to penalties.  Edo Queens won the shoot-out and were declared champions, earning the WAFU-B qualification ticket for the CAF Women’s Champions League. Ampem Darkoa later protested that the regulations required extra time befor...

CAF Ruling On WAFU-B Result: NFF Files Appeal, Seeks Protection For Edo Queens  By Editor  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has asked the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to draw a clear line between an officials’ error and a club’s responsibility, as it battles the decision to cancel Edo Queens’ victory in the WAFU-B final. The federation filed its appeal on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, challenging CAF’s decision to annul Edo Queens’ 4-1 penalty-shootout victory over Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies and order the final to resume from extra time. The September 5 final in Ouagadougou ended 2-2 after regulation time before the referee directed the teams to penalties.  Edo Queens won the shoot-out and were declared champions, earning the WAFU-B qualification ticket for the CAF Women’s Champions League. Ampem Darkoa later protested that the regulations required extra time before penalties. CAF upheld the complaint, ruling that the match should re...

   Orogho Indigenes Accuse Enogie For Alleged Misappropriation Of N38.5 Million  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Some Indigenes and Stakeholders of Orogho Dukedom has raised an alarm over the alleged misappropriation of funds by the Enogie, Prince Patrick Osayande Akenzua meant for seven communities in the Dukedom, namely Orogho, Uwuo, Obagie Nunuamen, Iwevbo, Ugbigun, Obanakhoro and Ekhigbe. The concerned indigenes and other Stakeholders of the Dukedom led by Osahon Imaru made this known to journalists at the Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Benin City. The group stated that since the ascension of the present Enogie, several concerns were raised by the indigenes and Stakeholders across the seven communities concerning the administration of the Dukedom. The group also said that one of the most worrisome concerns was the introduction of Enogie Representatives or Sub-Enogie in each of the seven communities, which they said have allegedly taken adva...

Edo Special Criminal Court Convicts Four For Armed Robbery, Kidnapping  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Edo State Special Criminal Court sitting in Benin City has convicted four persons for kidnapping and armed robbery, in what could be considered a test-case judgment since the court was established in July 2026. They are Marvelous Isaac (M), Wisdom Michael (M), Rufus Michael (M) and Gift Raphael (F), who are the first, second, third and fourth defendants respectively in suit No. B/CD/5/106c/2026. They were brought before the court on 11 counts bordering on conspiracy, kidnapping, illegal possession of firearms and armed robbery. Delivering the judgment, Justice Aigbona Jerry Momodu said the prosecution, led by the Edo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Professor Roland Otaru, had proved the case against the defendants beyond reasonable doubt. Justice Momodu said he relied on Section 4(2) of the Edo State Secret Cult and Similar Activities Law, Secti...

  Okpebholo Pledges To Deliver On Edo People's Mandate, Seeks Support For APC In 2027 ...Visits Egor, Oredo LGAs to Mobilise Party Members Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday assured residents that his administration will continue to work in line with the mandate given to it by the people to promote the state's development. He gave the assurance  during visits to party members in Egor and Oredo Local Government Areas as part of efforts to strengthen the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the January 2027 general election. The governor, accompanied by APC leaders and top government officials, visited several locations to interact with party faithful and mobilise support for the party's candidates in the forthcoming elections. In Egor Local Government Area, the team visited Ogida Barracks Police Training School and the Textile Mill, where party members from the 10 wards participated in the engagement. In Oredo, the delegation visited Garr...

Okpebholo Expresses Confidence APC Will Win Elections In Edo Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would win elections in the state, as he presented the party’s candidates for the 2027 general elections to members during a mobilisation rally in Ologbo Wards 9 and 10 in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area. Governor Okpebholo who said the APC had established a strong structure across the state and was well-positioned ahead of the elections, added that the mobilisation exercise was aimed at strengthening the party at the grassroots and securing support for its candidates, while urging members to remain united and committed to the party’s programmes. The governor presented the party’s candidates, including Ogbeide Ihama for the Senate, Felix Igbinovia for the House of Representatives and Clement Ikponmwonsa for the House of Assembly. He urged members and supporters to work towards securing victory ...