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Uganda Pastor murders His Wife In Church During Sunday Service By Editor  Wonder shall never cease as tragedy occurred on Sunday morning at New Life Gospel Ministries in Jinja, Eastern Uganda. The entire nation has been shocked by the horrific tragedy that churchgoers witnessed instead of the prayer and worship they had expected. Police said 56-year-old Pastor Peter Okello showed up at the church wearing his typical religious garb, just as he normally did. Nobody was aware that he had two deadly blades concealed behind his robes. Everything appeared normal at first. Without displaying any symptoms of agitation or concern, Pastor Okello sat quietly in the front of the church. Then abruptly, without a word, he got up and approached his wife, Pastor Grace Okello, who was also one of the church’s co-founders. To the surprise of everyone, Pastor Okello brandished the knives and attacked his wife in front of the congregation. Worshippers fled in all directions, shouted out, a...

Senator Dino Melaye Resigns From PDP Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  A former lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s inability to rescue Nigeria from what he described as “prevailing political cankerworms”. Melaye, a former senator for Kogi West, made this known today via a post on his official X handle, where he shared a signed resignation letter addressed to the PDP chairman in Ward 1, Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. In the letter dated July 4, 2025, Melaye said the decision became “imperative due to the lack of potency and capacity by the party to deliver the Nigerian people from the prevailing political cankerworms that have eaten deeply into the fabric of our dear nation”. The 2023 governorship candidate of the PDP stated that after careful reflection on the state of the party, he could no longer, in good conscience, participate in its activities or support its agenda. “In view of ...

Edo Central Senatorial By-Poll:  LP Issues Certificate Of Return To Paul Okojie. Eben Enasco Reporting The Labour Party LP, in Edo State has issued a Certificate of Return to Paul Okojie, declaring him their party's candidate ahead of the August By-election of Edo Central Senatorial District. The Certificate of Return serves as official recognition of Paul Okojie's victory, empowering him to represent the district in the vacated Senatorial seat. With the certificate, Okojie can now officially take his campaign to his constituents where he has vowed to flaw candidates of other political parties who are also vying for the Senate seat in legislative activities of the district. Paul Okojie's nomination as the candidate of the Labour Party, is in accordance with the electoral laws and guidelines set by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, ending all speculation about parallel interest within the party. Okojie's victory is a litmus test to oppositio...

Alleged Rape Of 14 Year Member: Pastor Amos Granted  #5m Bail By Editor   Ministry in Gwagwalada, Abuja, has been granted bail of N5 million amidst serious allegations of judicial misconduct in connection with his trial for the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl. Initial bail set at a significantly higher amount of N500 million has been controversially reduced, raising concerns among the victim’s family and legal observers about possible corruption within the judicial system. Sources close to the case have revealed that Pastor Isah is reportedly leveraging his influence and financial resources to manipulate the legal proceedings in his favour. Witnesses claim that the judge’s decision to lower the bail was made without proper consultation, as even the victim’s parents were not informed of the change. “They just held a sitting and adjusted the bail conditions without notice,” one source lamented. Further allegations suggest that Isah has been actively seeking t...

Gowon Calls On African leaders  To Provide Affordable Housing By Editor  Former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has called on African leaders to make affordable housing a central focus in their development plans. Gowon message was delivered by Professor Suleiman Bogoro, former Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), during the opening session of the 19th Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) held Tuesday in Abuja. Themed “Re-imagining Housing Through Innovation, Collaboration, and Policy”, the event was organized by Festus Adebayo, who serves as CEO of the AIHS. Gowon emphasized that the lack of adequate housing remains a major challenge across Africa, underlining its direct impact on public health, educational outcomes, and economic advancement. He urged policymakers to champion sustainable and inclusive urban planning initiatives. He was quoted as saying that African governments must collaborate to ensure housing polic...

INEC Starts Nationwide Training Ahead of August 16 Bye-Elections  By Editor  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched a high-level Training of Trainers (ToT) programme at The Electoral Institute (TEI) in Abuja, as part of its preparations for 16 crucial bye-elections scheduled to take place on 16 August 2025. The training is part of a cascade model approved by the Commission, whereby national trainers will equip Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs), Presiding Officers (POs), and Assistant Presiding Officers (APOs) across the country ahead of the polls. Speaking during the opening session, Professor Abdullahi Abdu Zuru, Chairman of the Board of The Electoral Institute, outlined the scope of the exercise. “The Commission has announced the conduct of 16 bye-elections in 12 states and 32 Local Government Areas nationwide,” he stated. Zuru emphasised the strategic importance of the exercise, describing the training as critical to maintaining th...

E-Hailing Drivers Lament, Protest Incessant Exploitative Services In Edo  By Editor  The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria, Edo State Chapter, in partnership with e-hailing drivers, has staged a peaceful protest in Benin City, appealing to the app-based transport companies—Bolt, Uber, and In-Drive—to treat drivers with respect and stop what they described as exploitative practices. The drivers, who carried placards with inscriptions such as "E-hailing drivers in Benin are humans, have families and responsibilities and cannot survive with your unreasonable prices and exploitative commission, Bolt, Uber, and In-Drive", "Bolt, Uber, and In-Drive, Edo drivers are not your slaves" and "Bolt, Uber, and In-Drive reduce your commission and increase the pricing," gathered at the Edo State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) to express their grievances. Speaking during the protest, the Chairman of the union in Edo Stat...

PUBLIC NOTICE: Isimhonya Family Says They Are Not Aware Of Their Son's Wedding By Editor  ,,On Friday, the 27th June, 2025. Our Son, OSEJIE ISAAC ISIMHONYA purportedly had Traditional Marriage with ULOMA JUDITH CLAIRE OKEREKE being the daughter of the Family of GREGORY OKEREKE OKORONKWO and MRS. HANNAH OKORONKWO of EZI Ukwu Family of Ugbo Village Arochukwu L.G.A, Abia State.  ,,The marriage was conducted without the Knowledge and Consent of the Groom's parents, Mr. PATRICK ORIABURE ISIMHONYA and Dr. KATE ODION ISIMHONYA of Ewossa Village, Igueben L.G.A, Edo State of Nigeria.  ,,MR. OROBOSA IGBETA was hired to act as the Parent of the Groom during the Marriage Ceremony, he said the actual Parents were incapacitated to attend the Marriage Ceremony.  ,,We are using this medium to inform the General Public that our Consent was not sought before the Marriage, we were not part of the Marriage. To the best of our knowledge, our Son is not yet Married.,,

PUBLIC NOTICE: Isimhonya Family Says They Are Not Aware Of Their Son Wedding  By Editor  ,,On Friday, the 27th June, 2025. Our Son, OSEJIE ISAAC ISIMHONYA purportedly had Traditional Marriage with ULOMA JUDITH CLAIRE OKEREKE being the daughter of the Family of GREGORY OKEREKE OKORONKWO and MRS. HANNAH OKORONKWO of EZI Ukwu Family of Ugbo Village Arochukwu L.G.A, Abia State.  ,,The marriage was conducted without the Knowledge and Consent of the Groom's parents, Mr. PATRICK ORIABURE ISIMHONYA and Dr. KATE ODION ISIMHONYA of Ewossa Village, Igueben L.G.A, Edo State of Nigeria.  ,,MR. OROBOSA IGBETA was hired to act as the Parent of the Groom during the Marriage Ceremony, he said the actual Parents were incapacitated to attend the Marriage Ceremony.  ,,We are using this medium to inform the General Public that our Consent was not sought before the Marriage, we were not part of the Marriage. To the best of our knowledge, our Son is not yet Married.,,

Enabulele Celebrates Bolade Bezi for Setting New Guinness World Record in "God of War" E-Sports Marathon The Edo State Sports Commission has applauded Bolade Bezi for her remarkable achievement in setting a new Guinness World Record in E-Sports, completing an extraordinary marathon of 57 hours, 10 minutes, and 5 seconds playing the popular video game "God of War". The feat was officially recognized during a ceremony held at the Media Centre of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, where the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, expressed admiration for Bezi’s resilience and groundbreaking accomplishment. In a statement issued through his Media Officer, Mr. Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele congratulated Bolade Bezi and praised her determination, focus, and passion for E-Sports. “I must celebrate Bolade Bezi for her commitment and dedication to setting this new world record. Since the event commenced on Friday, she has ...

2027:ANPP Bloc Cautions Tinubu Not To Drop Shettima, Or They' ll Leave APC By Editor  A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) loyal to the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against dropping Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued Monday, the group described Shettima as the political face of the former ANPP bloc within the APC and emphasized that any attempt to remove him as running mate in 2027 would be met with mass defection. The statement, signed by the group’s national coordinator, Abdullahi Ibrahim, stressed that Shettima represents not only the ANPP legacy within the APC but also a key symbol of Northern inclusion and party unity. “Vice President Shettima is not just a loyal party man, but the only political figure from the ANPP stock holding a significant national position in the current administration. Dropping him would be tantamount to erasing the ANPP’s hi...

 Obi Worries Nigeria’s Debt May Surpass ₦200trn By 2025 End  By Editor   Politician and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s rapidly escalating debt profile. In a statement on his X handle, Obi warned that the country’s fiscal trajectory could compromise future generations and worsen living conditions for millions of citizens. His warning comes one week after the Senate approved a fresh wave of borrowing for the country. According to Obi, the latest approvals include $21 billion, €2.2 billion, and ¥15 billion in new external loans for the 2025–2026 fiscal cycle, in addition to a N750.98 billion domestic bond issuance and a €65 million grant. These measures, he said, bring the nation’s total public debt to approximately N187 trillion, with projections suggesting it could exceed N200 trillion by year-end. “With an already existing public debt of about N149.39 trillion as at the first quarter of 202...

TUESDAY FLAT OUT PDP: A Prince And A Pastor’s Son (SENT) By Suyi Ayodele (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, July 29, 2025) https://tribuneonlineng.com/pdp-a-prince-and-a-pastors-son/ How should a king react to an in-your-face abuse by his son’s schoolmate? An altercation on a football field led to a physical engagement between two schoolboys: one a prince; the other sired by a poor farmer. The one who was farmer-born was dexterous in (eke) wrestling. He had the upper hand in the fight; threw the prince a couple of times and enjoyed himself, beating the hell out of him. Other friends stepped in and separated the combatants.  But it didn't end there. The prince instantly became the butt of the jokes by the others on their way home. Most boys do that, you know.  The path to the community runs in front of the palace. The prince walked slowly and deliberately. But as soon as the boisterous group entered the palace precinct, the prince regained his mojo, his ...

Auchi Indigenes Protest Over Ravaging Gully Erosion, Incessant Kidnapping In The Locality  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin    Some Angry  youths in Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government, on Monday staged a peaceful protest over gully erosion ravaging the community and incessant kidnapping of their people in the area. The youths converged at the popular Jattu Junction with their placards, calling on the government to address the gully erosion and incessant kidnapping in the community. The youth under the umbrella of Auchi Youth Council (AYC) blocked the Jattu axis of the Benin-Auchi road to draw the attention of the government to address the gully problem. Speaking on behalf of the protesters, Mr Chalaman Momoh said the protest is to draw the attention of the government and relevant authorities to the gullies and incessant kidnapping in the community. “We are here to cry out to the government on the issue of gully erosion that is r...

BJ Foundation FC Claims 2025 MTN Edo State Football League Championship ... Promising Future for Youths at Ancient Intelligence Academy By Editor  The 2025 MTN Edo State Football League reached an electrifying conclusion on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, with BJ Foundation Football Club emerging victorious against Ancient Intelligence Football Academy in a closely contested final, winning 2-1 and securing the league title. The championship match was a thrilling display of athletic skill and tactics, with both teams exhibiting commendable resilience. Ancient Intelligence Academy, under the strategic guidance of their coach, demonstrated exceptional determination, challenging BJ Foundation throughout the exciting encounter. While the victory was a proud moment for BJ Foundation, it also highlighted the aspirations of Ancient Intelligence Academy and its founder, Ambassador Ikponmwosa Clement. During the closing ceremony, Ambassad...

‎ ‎WAFCON 2024: Enabulele Salutes Super Falcons On winning Historic 10th Title In Morocco  ‎ ‎The Executive Chairman,Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria for clinching their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Lioness of Morocco on Saturday night in Rabat, Morocco. ‎ ‎The Super Falcons came from the first half 2-0 deficit to beat the host nation Morocco 3-2 in a dramatic turnaround to secure their 10th WAFCON title. ‎ ‎Reacting to the historic achievement of the Super Falcons in Benin, the Edo State Sports Commission boss,described the victory as a resounding one which deserves commendation.noting that it was a bold statement that reaffirms Nigeria 's dominance in African women’s Football. ‎“I want to  congratulate the Super Falcons,Coach Justin Madugu and Edo Queens player in the team Miracle useni ‎for making the nation proud once again.  We ...

Rivers Electoral Commission Announces Plans To Conduct Fresh LG Elections  By Editor   The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has announced plans to conduct fresh local government elections in the state.    The report disclose that the electoral body has summoned relevant stakeholders to a general meeting ahead of the polls.    According to a statement signed by the RSIEC Chairman, Dr. Michael Ekpali Odey, the meeting is scheduled to hold on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Commission’s headquarters, located at 239–243 Aba Road, Port Harcourt.  The meeting will begin at exactly 2:00 p.m.   Expected at the meeting are leaders of all registered political parties, traditional rulers, security agencies, religious bodies, professional organisations, the media, civil society groups, non-governmental organisations, community-based groups, and the general electorate.  Dr. Odey noted that the highlight of the...

ASUU Drags Tinubu To Court For Renaming UNIMAID After Buhari By Editor  The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Maiduguri chapter, has “vehemently rejected and strongly condemned” the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government’s decision to rename the institution after the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, vowing to challenge the move in court. In a statement issued on Friday and jointly signed by its Chairperson, Abubakar Mshelia, and Assistant Secretary, Peter Teri, ASUU-UNIMAID disclosed that the resolution followed an emergency congress held on July 24, 2025. According to the union, the congress was attended by ASUU members, representatives of the Student Union Government, and other critical stakeholders. The union said, “Following extensive discussions, the congress unanimously resolved to vehemently reject and strongly condemn the decision to rename the University of Maiduguri to Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri. “Congress vie...

CDGN Gives Sewing Machine, Food Items To Oko Correctional Centre By Editor  As part of its efforts to give back to the society, members of the Edo State chapter of Creative, Designers Guild of Nigeria (CDGN) yesterday, 25th July, 2025 paid a visitation to Oko Correctional Centre, Airport Road, Benin, Edo State capital and donated sewing Machine and food items to the inmates. The food items include Creates of Minerals, Packets of Tooth Paste, Rolls of Tissues Papers, Cartoons of Noodles, Carton of Sachet Detergent Soap, Carton of Tomatoes Paste, Spaghetti etc. In an interview with journalists after his interactives session with the inmates, the State Chairman of CDGN, Obawonyi Osagie Walter who stated the purpose of their visit noted that there are many things going on the society which members of the public are not privilege to and called on parent to take time to monitor the activities of their children. According to him, “I learnt one thing that a lot of people that a...

CDS, Musa Faces Fire Over Statement On Fulani Ranches, Illicit Arms By Editor  Gen Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has come under heavy criticism over his recent public remarks advocating nationwide Fulani cattle ranches amid his silence on the mass killings in Benue State. The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) on Friday knocked the CDS, accusing him of bias, insensitivity, and complicity. Intersociety described Musa’s comments on ranches as veiled endorsement of impunity and further islamisation of Nigeria’s Middle Belt region. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by Board Chairman, Emeka Umeagbalasi, Intersociety referenced a July 23, 2025 speech by General Musa where he said that the only effective way to end herders-farmers clashes and killings in Nigeria was to establish ranches. The CDS had reportedly said, “In order to address insecurity, two things are basic. We must be able to control the movement of ...

Landlord Marries Tenant For Her Kindness ...After Wife Repeatedly Locked Him Out 20 Times By Editor      A Nigerian landlord has shared how he ended up marrying his once-tenant after enduring repeated mistreatment from his former wife, who often locked him out of their home for returning late. The revelation was made in a viral post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by a user identified as @tort_walec. According to him, the decisive moment came in 2017 when his wife once again locked him out. On that night, however, his “beautiful and kind-hearted” female tenant offered him shelter — a gesture that would eventually change his life.> “In 2017, my wife locked me outside, but our beautiful, kind-hearted female tenant opened her door for me. In short, she’s not a tenant anymore. We now have three children,” he wrote.He further explained that his wife had locked him out on more than 20 occasions, which ultimately pushed him to end the marriage. “...

Philanthropist Offers Scholarship To Secondary School Students In Ekiti  By Editor  A philanthropist, Dr Oluwadare Owolabi, has offered scholarships for students across some secondary schools in Ekiti State. The scholarships of N100,000 each were offered to the outstanding students in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Science, Economics and Mathematics subjects across three schools. No fewer than 17 students from Igogo Commercial High School, Igogo-Ekiti, Moba Local Government Area (LGA), Ayede Grammar School, Ayede-Ekiti, in Oye LGA and Odo Oro High School, Odo Oro Ekiti in Ikole LGA, benefited from the annual scholarship award. Owolabi while addressing the students and teachers at the ceremony on Thursday noted that the gesture was his own way of assisting the students, especially the indigents, in pursuing their education careers without any form of hindrance. He explained that the gesture would go a long way to encourage the students towards adding valu...

Enabulele Receives High-Flying ICC-Certified Cricket Coaches ...Commends Their Commitment to Cricket Development in Edo The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, on Thursday received the coaching crew of Edo’s cricket team, led by their Head Coach, Mr. Nemedi Christopher, at his office in Benin City. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Coach/Manager Mr. Theophilus Ibeombe said the meeting was aimed at discussing plans for the construction of a befitting cricket court that would attract international tournaments to Edo State. They also used the opportunity to introduce three of the coaches who participated in the just-concluded ICC coaching course in Abuja, designed to enhance their performance. The coaches are Marvellous Oyivwi (Under-15 Boys Coach), Afani Abdulhamid Ali (Under-17 Girls Coach), and Ikponmwen Osamudiamen (Under-15 Girls Coach). Responding, Enabulele said: "We will continue to support and build on the suc...

NFF Appoints Manu Garba, Moses Aduku For Golden Eaglets, Falconets  By Editor  The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has approved the recommendation of the Federation’s Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of experienced strategist, Manu Garba, as Head Coach of the U17 Boys National Team, Golden Eaglets.   Garba was Head Coach of the U17 Boys that won the FIFA U17 World Cup trophy for Nigeria - for the fourth time – in the United Arab Emirates in 2013, and has also led the team on two occasions since then, including qualifying the team to the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup finals in Brazil.   The Executive Committee also endorsed the proposal by the Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of experienced women’s football tactician, Moses Aduku, as Head Coach of the U20 Girls National Team, Falconets. Aduku takes over from Coach Chris Danjuma.   Aduku is highly respected in women football coaching circles, h...

FG Bans Children Below 12 From Starting Junior Secondary  By Editor  The Federal Government has officially established 12 years as the minimum age for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1). This directive is part of a newly introduced policy framework on non-state (private) schools, launched last week by the Federal Ministry of Education. According to a report by Punch, the policy—outlined in a recently released document—aims to standardize entry ages across nursery, primary, and secondary levels in Nigeria’s education system. The policy targets non-state schools—commonly known as private or independent schools—which are not run by the government and rely on tuition, donations, religious bodies, or private foundations for funding. Despite their fast growth and contribution to education delivery, the Ministry noted wide variations in curriculum implementation and entry age, prompting the need for uniform standards aligned with the National Policy on Educat...

Gilbert Rugby Donates 1,000 Balls To Nigeria Rugby Federation, Kicking Off Nationwide Development Drive ...NRFF Commences Statewide Distribution Renowned global rugby brand Gilbert Rugby has donated 1,000 rugby balls to the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), marking a major boost for the sport’s grassroots development in the country. The UK-based equipment manufacturer—official ball supplier to every Rugby World Cup since 1995—handed over the consignment to an NRFF representative in the United Kingdom. The donation is part of Gilbert’s ongoing commitment to advancing rugby globally through partnerships that support grassroots and national development efforts. NRFF President, Dr. Ademola Are, expressed appreciation for the generous contribution, describing it as a vote of confidence in Nigeria’s rugby potential. “This is a game-changing gesture from Gilbert Rugby. It not only validates our efforts to grow the game but equips our youth with the tools to succeed. With c...