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Edo Women Affairs Commissioner Extols Gov. Okpebholo On Leadership Retreat

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Edo Women Affairs Commissioner Extols Gov. Okpebholo On Leadership Retreat By Editor  The Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Eugenia Abdallah, has commended the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for organizing a three-day Orientation and Strategy Retreat for Public and Civil Service leaders, describing it as a timely and visionary intervention aimed at strengthening governance and service delivery in the state. The retreat, themed “High-Performing Public Service for the Sustainable Development of Edo State,” was held from Monday, 2nd to Thursday, 5th February, 2025, at Udomi Town in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State. Mrs. Abdallah, who was a participant at the retreat, expressed appreciation to the Governor for creating an enabling platform for public sector leaders to reflect, re-strategize, and align with the administration’s development vision. According to her, the programme featured robust interactive se...
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Gov Okpebholo Expresses Satisfaction With Progress On Ikpoba Hill Flyover, Erosion Control Works

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  Gov Okpebholo Expresses Satisfaction With Progress On Ikpoba Hill Flyover, Erosion Control Works Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed satisfaction with the level of work and progress recorded on the ongoing construction of the Ikpoba Hill flyover at Ramat Park, as well as the erosion control project in the area. The governor, accompanied by top government officials,made a stop over at the site on his way from Udomi-Uwessan,Irrua venue of the 3-day strategic leadership retreat for political Appointees. This has formed part of his administration’s routine inspection of key infrastructure projects to ensure timely delivery and quality execution. Speaking from the top of the flyover during the inspection, Governor Okpebholo said he was impressed with the pace of work, stressing that the visit was to encourage contractors to maintain speed and seriousness in completing the project. The governor said, “It’s our normal routine check, just to see what t...
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Enabulele Praises Goal-Filled Start As 3rd Kada Unity Cup Kicks Off

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Enabulele Praises Goal-Filled Start As 3rd Kada Unity Cup Kicks Off  By Editor  The third edition of the Kada Unity Cup burst into life with a thrilling harvest of goals and dazzling football action as the tournament kicked off on Tuesday at the Chief Lucky Igbinedion Sports Centre, Oti Resorts, Benin City. Three high-energy matches lit up the opening day, with attacking football taking centre stage, in the presence of the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele. The Kada Unity Cup, a football fiesta for military and paramilitary organisations, is sponsored by former Edo State Governor, Chief Lucky Igbinedion, and organised by the Edo State Football Association (ESFA) in collaboration with Kada Plaza. In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele praised the organisers and sponsor for sustaining the competition, describing the tournament as a strong platform for promoting unity, discipline, fi...
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2nd NDGs: Edo Begins Athletes Trials As Preparation For Games Enters Advance Stage

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2nd NDGs: Edo Begins Athletes Trials  As Preparation For Games Enters advance Stage  By Kehinde Osagiede As preparation for the second edition of the Niger Delta Games enters advance stage across the region Team Edo has scheduled it's athletes trials exercise to hold between Wednesday,February 4 and Friday 6,2026. The trials exercise is for the selection of athletes that will be participating in the second Niger Delta Games, holding in Benin from February 20 to 27, 2026  The Edo athletes trials exercise, according to the secretary of Edo Liaison Committee for the Niger Delta Games Mr  Idahosa Bright,is holding across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state. " Edo is set for the final preparation for the Niger Delta Games and to host the rest states of the region. All 17 Sports associations participating in the games must complete the exercise on Friday as directed by the  Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission,Hon Amadin Desmond Ena...
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Benin JDPC Calls For Collaboration To End Gender Based Violence

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Benin JDPC Calls For Collaboration To End Gender Based Violence ...As Rev. Fr. Onwugbenu Urges Partakers To Speak Out  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Justice Development and Peace Centre of the Benin Catholic Archdiocese (Benin JDPC) has called for collaborative efforts to build a society where women and girls can live in a violence free environment with dignity, safety, and equal opportunity. Executive Director of Benin JDPC, Rev. Fr. Benedict Onwugbenu stated this in his opening remarks at a Capacity Strengthening Workshop it organised in collaboration with one of its partners, Women Aid Collective (WACOL); with the theme, “Multi Level Dialogue for Men, Women, Youths and Critical Stakeholders on The Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence (GBV)” held on Friday, 30 January in Benin City. Fr. Onwugbenu also stressed the need to build a society rooted in respect, compassion and human dignity. Rev. Fr. Benedict Onwugbenu, urged every community to b...
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An Incantation For Tinubu’s Next Trip

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TUESDAY FLAT OUT An Incantation For Tinubu’s Next Trip By Suyi Ayodele (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, February 3, 2026) https://tribuneonlineng.com/an-incantation-for-tinubus-next-trip/ Anyone who falls and does not want people to talk about it had better not fall like a man I know did, years ago. It was a Sunday service at one of the orthodox churches. The verger followed the priest closely with the pastoral staff delicately balanced in his hands as the pastoral team members made their way to the temple. Suddenly, the verger or macebearer missed his step. As he was about to stumble, he spoke the language of the elders to wit: Èmó tere ni t'Àjàò. That sounds esoteric. I will explain presently. The words were not too audible, but the priest heard him clearly. The Man of God (MoG) threw a furtive glance at the macebearer who pretended as if nothing happened. The procession continued. The service held and ended. After the benediction and the congregants dep...
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NPFL26: INSURANCE FC FORCED TO 2-2 DRAW IN MINNA AS NIGER TORNADOES ESCAPE HUMILIATION

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NPFL26: INSURANCE FC FORCED TO 2-2 DRAW IN MINNA AS NIGER TORNADOES ESCAPE HUMILIATION  By Editor  Bendel Insurance Football Club on Sunday evening narrowly missed the chance to get another maximum points away from home as they were  forced to a 2-2 draw by Niger Tornadoes in the match day 24 of the Nigeria' Premier Football League,NPFL. The Benin Arsenals enjoyed a flying start to the 2025/26 revised fixture encounter at the Bako Kontagora stadium in Minna with a brilliant early goal scored by Nnamdi Anthony 3 minutes into the game. Wing Commander Chinedu Nwosu doubled the lead for Insurance FC in the 40th minute to increase the pressure on the host team as the first half ended with the visitors going into the break with two goals advantage. The Benin Arsenals maintained the lead in the second half till the 60th minute when A. Dalhatu struck to reduce the goals deficit and regain confidence. Insurance FC however maintained composure and resilience but were un...
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