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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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Enabulele Urges Team Edo To Deliver Golden Performance At Niger Delta Games

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Enabulele Urges Team Edo To Deliver Golden Performance At Niger Delta Games By Editor As momentum gathers for the second edition of the Niger Delta Games, set to hold in Edo State, the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has stepped up morale-boosting efforts, rallying Team Edo to rise to the occasion and make the state proud. In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, the Sports Commission boss reaffirmed management’s confidence in the team’s readiness to excel on home ground.  Enabulele gave this assurance during a strategic visit to the athletes’ camp in Benin City on Wednesday, where he met with coaches and the 282 athletes currently in final preparations for the Games. The visit, which featured top management officials of the Commission, underscored the administration’s firm commitment to athletes’ welfare, motivation, and competitive success. Addressing the team, Enabulele commended...
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Residents In Joyous Mood As Okpebholo Inspects Temboga-Ekiuwa–UNIBEN Road Project In Benin

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Residents In Joyous Mood As Okpebholo Inspects Temboga-Ekiuwa–UNIBEN Road Project In Benin  By Editor Residents of Benin City on Tuesday evening cheered enthusiastically as Governor Monday Okpebholo inspected the ongoing construction of the Temboga- Ekiuwa–UNIBEN Road (Temboga Road Extension) and Oba Erediauwa Road, off Upper Mission Road, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to infrastructural development across Edo State. The Governor and his entourage were taken round the project site by the site engineer of Heartland Nigeria Limited, Engr. Obuh Ugochukwu, who briefed him on the level of work done and the progress achieved so far. During the inspection, residents of the area trooped out in large numbers, expressing excitement over the pace and quality of the work.  Many were seen chanting solidarity slogans and pledging support for the Governor, describing the road project as a major relief to the community. Speaking to journalists after the tour, Governo...
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Okpebholo Harps On Inclusive Governance, Assures Owan People of Fair Representation

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Okpebholo Harps On Inclusive Governance, Assures Owan People of Fair Representation  Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and equitable development across the state, assuring citizens that no community will be sidelined under his watch. The governor gave the assurance while receiving members of Owan Conscience, a socio-political group led by its Chairman, Hon. Richard Ofen-Imu, Esq., during a courtesy visit to Government House in Benin City. Addressing the delegation, Okpebholo stressed that his administration remains firmly rooted in fairness, justice and due process, noting that every community in Edo State deserves to benefit from government policies and programmes. He stated that decisions taken by his government would continue to reflect equity and the overall interest of the people. “Edo State under my watch will continue to safeguard the interest of every locality as we march towards the real...
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Pastor Azena Urges Believers To Be Spiritual To Recognised Opportunities

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Pastor Azena Urges Believers To Be Spiritual To Recognised Opportunities  ... Unveils Turning Point Gospel Centre Int'l Iduozee Efe Paul History was made on Sunday, February 15,2026 as Pastor (Dr.) Azemhe Azena unveiled his new church know as: Turning Point Gospel Centre Int'l, at No 16 Irabor street, off Ewah Street, Upper Mission Extension Uteh, in Ikpoba-Okah local government area in Benin city, Edo State. The unveiling of the new church witnessed large number of worshippers who believe in the vision of Pastor Azemhe Azena, as a result of his wealth of experience in the Ministry. Speaking to journalists after the  unveilig of the church, Pastor Azemhe Azena said he titled his sermon as, "My Turning Point Has Come," while buttressed that to every believer there is always a moment of his/her turning point. Pastor Azena added that some time your turning point  could be positive or negative, that he prefers the positive aspects of it." So turning is an...
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OPINION:Nasir Agbógungbórò El-Rufai

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TUESDAY FLAT OUT OPINION:Nasir Agbógungbórò El-Rufai   By Suyi Ayodele (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, February 17, 2026) https://tribuneonlineng.com/nasir-agbogungboro-el-rufai/ He was meant to be second-in-command to the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland; in reality, he was the town’s de facto ruler. Ògèdèngbé Agbógungbórò (he who goes to war bearing his deity along) was the great 19th-century Ijesha warrior whose steel had been tempered in the furnace of the Yoruba wars. A hard man in a hard age, he first bore the fierce praise-name A-ké-ré-ko-rò-abì-jà-wà-rà (small, sharp-tempered, and explosively spontaneous).  Properly counted among the Ijesha kingmakers, he was more powerful than the king and all of the other kingmakers combined. His huge frame confirmed his immense authority. He was a law unto himself; even the king could not question him.   When he died in 1910, it was said that the reigning Owa Obokun danced in relief and proclaimed himself king...
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