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AMP Inducts Dr. Okundaye As Patron Of The Association In Edo  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  As film industry takes a modern view format, the Association of Movie Producers, Edo state chapter has invested and inducted Dr. Kingsley Oghogho Okundaye as their patron. Stating the essence of the occasion, the Chairman, Association of Movie Producers (AMP), Edo state Chapter, Derek Osaro Igbinakenzua, posited that the event is seen as a collective force to shaping the future of Nollywood. Igbinakenzua added that, their work as filmmakers and storytellers, they are custodian of culture, history, and dream. "Today is more than just an event; it is a milestone. It is a celebration of vision, resilience, and unity. We stand together, not merely as individuals, but as a collective force shaping the future of Nollywood, particularly here in Edo State. "As filmmakers and storytellers, we are custodians of culture, history, and dreams. Through our work, we preserve the past, interpre...

Ossiomo Power Is An Indigenous Electricity Firm  By Editor  The Ossiomo Power, an indigenous electricity firm, said it is the rightful owner of critical power infrastructure currently at Ologbo, Edo State. Findings indicate that Ossiomo has held exclusive rights to the gas infrastructure and power facilities since 2008, backed by statutory licences and approvals for power generation and transmission within Edo State. The company is confirmed to be the sole owner of the power generating plant, the transmission network, and associated gas infrastructure tied to the project. According to the Deputy General Manager of the company , Engnr. Francis Ekwe, it is clear that CCETC’s involvement was limited to a contract executed in 2018 for the supply and installation of engines for the Independent Power Project (IPP1).  The contract, however, did not transfer or confer ownership of any facilities to the Chinese firm. Sources familiar with the development suggest that r...

Gunmen Abducts 18 Passengers  In Benin-Auchi Highway, 16 Rescued Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Wonder they say shall not cease, as at least 18 passengers travelling on the Benin-Auchi highway in Edo State were abducted by gunmen on Friday, 5th 2025. The victims were said to be heading to Abuja in a newly launched Edo Line bus when armed men stopped the vehicle and forced them into the bush. Police operatives later arrived at the scene after the attack. A video from the incident, which has gone viral on social media, showed vehicles lined up on both sides of the highway as panic spread among commuters. Confirming the incident on Saturday, Edo State police spokesperson, Moses Iyamu, said 16 of the kidnapped passengers had been rescued. “Sixteen of these passengers have been rescued safely while the rescue operation by Edo State Police in synergy with vigilantes and hunters continues,” Iyamu said. He added that the police have intensified a search-and-rescue mission to fre...

Kidnappers Kill Eight NSCDC Personnel, Adducts Chinese National In Edo Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the killing of eight of its personnel and a civilian driver following an ambush in Edo State.  In a statement issued on Saturday, the Corps said the incident occurred on Friday, September 5, 2025, at about 10:30pm along the Okpella–Agenebode area. “The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) regrets to announce the unfortunate incident that occurred on Friday, 5th September 2025, at about 2230hrs, along the Okpella–Agenebode axis, Edo State.” According to the statement, “Armed men laid an ambush on the convoy of a Chinese national from BUA Cement Company, Okpella, leading to the tragic death of eight (8) NSCDC personnel attached to the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) Department, alongside one civilian driver. A total of twelve (12) persons were on escort duty at the time of the...

NDLEA Arrests 26 Suspected Drug Traffickers In Edo   Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 26 suspected drug traffickers, with a total of 41,410.53 kilogrammes of various narcotic drugs taken out of illicit circulation. The State Commander of the Agency, Mitchell Ofoyeju, who disclosed this in Benin on Friday, while presenting the August 2025 progress report, noted that the command intensified operations, leading to numerous arrests, significant drug seizures, destruction of cannabis farms and crucial anti-drug abuse initiatives. “The achievements were remarkable and underscored our proactive approach towards curbing drug-related crimes in Edo. The 26 persons apprehended comprise 22 males and four females. Total drugs seized is 41,410.53 kilogrammes, and the breakdown revealed that cannabis accounted for over 99 per cent of the seized drugs with 41,387.36 kilogrammes,” he stated. Ofoyeju...

Kidnappers Kill Eight NSCDC Personnel, Adducts Chinese National In Edo Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the killing of eight of its personnel and a civilian driver following an ambush in Edo State.  In a statement issued on Saturday, the Corps said the incident occurred on Friday, September 5, 2025, at about 10:30pm along the Okpella–Agenebode area. “The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) regrets to announce the unfortunate incident that occurred on Friday, 5th September 2025, at about 2230hrs, along the Okpella–Agenebode axis, Edo State.” According to the statement, “Armed men laid an ambush on the convoy of a Chinese national from BUA Cement Company, Okpella, leading to the tragic death of eight (8) NSCDC personnel attached to the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) Department, alongside one civilian driver. A total of twelve (12) persons were on escort duty at the time of the...

‎2025: Team Edo Aheads As Enabulele Dedicates Weightlifting Victory To Gov. Okpebholo  ‎ ‎By Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  ‎ ‎Team Edo has continued with their outstanding performances at the ongoing 9th National Youth games in Asaba as it leads the medal table comfortably with 19 Gold,5 silver and 3 bronze, totalling 27 medals. ‎ ‎Team Edo initially led by 17 Gold,5 silver and 3 Bronze medals in the official medals table released on Monday morning but the heartbeat state advanced their course before the end of the day with one Gold medal each in Rugby (female) and Cricket (male). ‎ ‎Lagos state is placed 2nd with 9 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze to have a total of 18 white Akwa ibom seats at the 3rd position with 5 gold,0 silver and 1 bronze, totalling 6 medals. ‎ ‎Delta and Niger states maintain a distant 4th and 5th positions with 2 gold,2 silver 9 bronze , totalling 13 and 1 gold,2 silver and 0 bronze respectively. ‎ ‎Rivers are last on the log with just one bronze med...

TUESDAY FLAT OUT Crowns Of Crime And Shame By Suyi Ayodele (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, September 2, 2025) https://tribuneonlineng.com/crowns-of-crime-and-shame/ When a man says, ‘Here is where my friend was disgraced yesterday,’ our elders ask us to remind him that the disgrace has become a communal one. No sensible man derives joy from the shameful conduct of his kinsman. Does that philosophy still hold water in Yorubaland today? A big Yoruba king was jailed in the faraway United States of America last week. He was arraigned, tried and found guilty of blood profiteering. The Apetu of Ipetumodu, Osun State, Oba Joseph Oloyede, was sentenced to four-and-a-half-year imprisonment by Justice Christopher Boyko of the North District of Ohio, US, for stealing COVID-19 relief funds running into millions of dollars. Oba Oloyede was portrayed as a blood-sucking demon who took delight in the blood of the victims of the pandemic, COVID-19. He stole $4.2 million meant...

‎NYGs 2925: Team Edo Maintains Impressive Run  ...As Gymnastics, Swimming,Weightlifting Make Increase In Gold  ‎ ‎By Kehinde Osagiede  ‎ ‎Ast the 9th National Youth Games enters day three of competition,Team Edo has continued to maintain its impressive outing, with  outstanding performances across various sports including Gymnastics, Weightlifting and Karate. ‎ ‎Team Edo began with harvest of three Gold medals in Weightlifting through Favour Cornelius on the first day of action. The Weightlifting association once again proved to be a stronghold for medal harvest as Beauty Akpore extended Edo’s dominance, carting home three gold in the 53kg snatch and 80kg clean and jerk in the female category ahead of athletes from Lagos (silver) and Plateau (bronze).. ‎Weightlifting alone has so far contributed 9 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals to Team Edo’s medal haul. ‎ ‎The pride of Edo State in gymnastics remains intact, as it was medal rush for Edo athletes in t...

ABBAS ABUBAKAR IKHEIGBE: TIME TO PUNDER By Michael Udukhokhe  At a particular point in the chequered history of a people, nature throws up certain individuals who act as catalysts to bring about the desired change. The advent of such great characters are almost always a needed solution that often takes a whole long circle to repeat itself again. Dr Abbas Abubakar Ikheigbe is such a phenomenal occurrence in the political landscape of Etsako-West at such a time as this, the reason why his aspirations must be taken seriously to put our dear LGA on the road to greatness. Here is a selfless, experienced and unassuming grassroots democratic who has offered himself to the service of his beloved people. It is our onerous opportunity to grab an untainted workaholic, administrator of many years and a thorough bred scholar to steer the ship of state to its desired shores. For a man who's always in touch with his people and who at various times helped to provide employment to every...