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APC Chieftain, Dare Owolabi, Extols Gov Oyebanji's Emergency As Gubernatorial Candidate Iduozee Efe Paul  A chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), in Ekiti State, Mr. Dare Owolabi, has commended the leadership of the party for the endorsement of the incumbent Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) as the APC governorship candidate for the Ekiti State gubernatorial election slated for 2026. Mr. Owolabi, a senatorial hopefully for the Ekiti North Senatorial District, gave the commendation when he hosted leaders and members of the APC to a grand reception at his residence in Odo Oro Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area of the state, to celebrate Governor Oyebanji's affirmation as the APC flag bearer for the forthcoming Ekiti guber race.  The reception attended by over a thousand APC members and supporters in Ikole Local Government Area, was canivalesque as party members and supporters made merriments and were treated to victory dances.  Speaking at...

Enabulele Praises Abiola Olajumoke On Gold Medal Victory, Extols Team Edo Para Powerlifters By Editor  The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has congratulated Abiola Olajumoke for winning a gold medal at the First Yenagoa City Street-to-Street Hardcore Powerlifting Competition held in Bayelsa State from October 23 to 25, 2025. Olajumoke, who represented Team Edo, was accompanied by her coach, Williams Omoroghomwan, to the chairman’s office in Benin City to present her medal and formally announce her victory. In a statement issued by his media officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Hon. Enabulele described Olajumoke’s feat as “a huge source of pride for Edo State and a reflection of the state’s growing dominance in strength sports.” “I am particularly thrilled that Abiola performed exceptionally well in all her lifts — a 190kg squat, 70kg bench press, and 170kg deadlift — for a total of 430kg, earning her the gold med...

Court Orders Forfeiture Of $49,700 Recovered From INEC Ex-Commissioner To Nigerian Govt. By Editor  The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the permanent forfeiture of $49,700 to the Nigerian government, allegedly recovered from Dr. Nura Ali, former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for Sokoto State.  The ruling, delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite, followed an application by Osuobeni Akponimisingha, counsel to the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). Akponimisingha stated that the ICPC had complied with the court’s earlier interim order for temporary forfeiture and published a notice inviting interested parties to show cause why the funds shouldn’t be permanently forfeited. Since no one came forward to claim the money, the court granted the ICPC’s request, deeming the application meritorious. The $49,700 was reportedly seized from Ali’s Kano residence, suspected to ...

House Of Reps Approve  Tinubu’s $2.35bn Loan Request, $500m International Sukuk For 2025 Budget By Editor  The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure $2.35 billion in external loans to help finance part of Nigeria’s 2025 budget deficit.  The House also approved the issuance of a $500 million sovereign sukuk in the international market to support infrastructure development and diversify government funding sources. The approvals followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Aids, Loans and Debt Management during plenary on Wednesday. In line with the 2025 Appropriation Act, the House endorsed the implementation of N1.84 trillion (about $1.23 billion) in new external borrowing at a budget exchange rate of N1,500/$1, to partly fund the projected N9.28 trillion federal deficit. President Tinubu had earlier written to the National Assembly requesting approval, citing Sections 21(1) and 27(1) of the Debt Manageme...

ESC, Gelegele Community Finalize Partnership For Grassroots Sports  By Editor  In a bid to strengthen collaboration between local communities and the Edo State Sports Commission in Sports development, leaders of the Gelegele community, led by Comrade Omaghomi Olu-Derimon, a former Secretary of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Western Zone, on Tuesday paid a strategic visit to the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. The meeting, which took place at the Media Centre of the Stadium, had in attendance top officials of the Commission alongside members of the visiting delegation from Gelegele and the IYC. Speaking during the engagement, Comrade Olu-Derimon noted that the primary purpose of the visit was to seek partnership opportunities with the Commission in developing grassroots sports in the riverine communities.  He commended the Commission’s performance, particula...

Chaos In Abuja As Shaibu, Omobayo Clash Over Who Represents Edo At Ex-Deputy Govs’ Forum By Editor  There was tension and drama in Abuja on Tuesday 29, October, as Comrade Philip Shaibu and Omobayo Godwins turned the Former Deputy Governors’ Forum into a political showdown. The heated confrontation erupted during the forum’s fourth annual national conference when Omobayo was introduced as the “former deputy governor of Edo State.” That single announcement set off fireworks. Shaibu jumped up instantly, opposing the introduction and challenging Omobayo’s legitimacy. The occasion briefly descended into chaos as the two men traded words before officials intervened to restore order. Commenting after the clash, Shaibu didn’t hold back. He said the introduction was improper, insisting Omobayo was never elected by the people. He said, “Omobayo was never elected but brought in through the backdoor.” According to him, a court ruling had already nullified his impeachment, declarin...

‎Nigeria Judo Federation Celebrates World Judo Day 2025  ... As Oshodi Urges Nigerians To Embrace Peace, Unity  ‎ ‎ ‎The Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF) today, October 28 joined the global Judo community in celebrating World Judo Day 2025, as the president of the Judo Federation Dr Musa Oshodi urges Nigerians to promote peace, mutual respect and discipline to build a better society. ‎ ‎The annual event, holds on every October 28 to commemorate the birthday of Judo founder Professor Jigoro Kano and this year's celebration is with the theme “Peace.”  ‎ ‎In a press release signed by the General Secretary of Nigeria Judo Federation Jude Atoe , the President of the Nigeria Judo Federation, Dr. Musa Oshodi, called on all Judokas across the country to use the celebration to promote peace, unity, and mutual understanding within their clubs, states, and communities. ‎ ‎Dr. Oshodi noted that peace remains the foundation for development, both in sports and in the nation at...

TUESDAY FLAT OUT Peter Obi And The Genius Of Yahoo Yahoo By Suyi Ayodele (Published in The Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, October 28, 2025) https://tribuneonlineng.com/peter-obi-and-the-genius-of-yahoo-yahoo/ Some Nigerians said it was wrong for Mr. Peter Obi to have labelled Yahoo Boys geniuses. I heard them and wondered whether 'genius' now has a new meaning apart from what the dictionary says it is. The Shorter Oxford Dictionary (2007), on page 1091, defines genius as: “Natural ability or tendency, attributes which fit a person or particular activity. Natural aptitude, talent, or inclination for, to (something).” Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, in the post titled: “Our Youths Need Redirection”, that he shared on his verified X handle, after a conference he addressed in Onitsha, Anambra State, said that “some of our so-called Yahoo boys are geniuses who need redirection, not condemnation.” He did not stop t...

Federated Chapel Extols Edo Sports Boss For Transforming State’s Sports Sector By Editor  The Federated Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, has commended the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, for his visionary leadership and transformative impact on sports in the state. A delegation from the Chapel, led by Chairperson Mercy Onyenweli, visited the Chairman at his Benin City office on Monday. Onyenweli described Enabulele as “a man who has repositioned sports in Edo State,” highlighting the Commission’s expanded focus beyond football “Previously, news from the Commission mostly revolved around Bendel Insurance FC. Today, under your proactive leadership, multiple sports activities have flourished, making Edo State proud,” she said. She also praised his efforts to develop grassroots sports, describing it as a major value addition. Onyenweli acknowledged the contribution of the C...

Suspected Cananabis Cultivators  Injure Army, NDLEA Operatives In Edo  Suspected dare-devil cannabis cultivators and traffickers have attacked a combined team of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Army personnel in Edo community. The incident which occurred in the early hours of Monday, October 27, 2025, in Ukpuje town, Owan West LGA, a community notorious for cannabis cultivation. According to a statement on Monday by the Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, Mitchell Ofoyeju, the team came under heavy attack from the local cultivators who ambushed them, resulting in an exchange of gunfire. Ofoyeju who commended the bravery of his officers and the army personnel involved, noted that the operation in Ukpuje underscores the ongoing collaboration between law enforcement agencies to tackle the growing menace of drug abuse and trafficking in the state. “The hostile development forced the operatives to abort the operation and retreat for safety. “Unfortunately...

Monday Lines Escaping From Nigeria By Lasisi Olagunju  (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 27 October, 2025).  When Christopher Columbus met the Tanio people in today's Bahamas in 1492, he handed them a sword, they grasped it by the blade and had their fingers cut. To Columbus, that was enough proof that the Tanios lacked the right education and knowledge and therefore could be easily conquered. Columbus wrote of that experience: “They brought us parrots and balls of cotton and spears and many other things, which they exchanged for the glass beads and hawks’ bells. They willingly traded everything they owned…They were well built, with good bodies and handsome features…They do not bear arms, and do not know them, for I showed them a sword, they took it by the edge and cut themselves out of ignorance. They have no iron. Their spears are made of cane…They would make fine servants…With fifty men we could subjugate them all and make them do whatever we want.” ...

Benin Unity Cup:Senator Imasuen To Discover Youths Talent In Edo South  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Neda Imasuen has officially flag off the Benin Unity Cup Football Tournament. The tournament set up to groom young football talents from the seven local government areas that made up Edo South Senatorial District of the state, namely; Oredo, Ovia South-West, Egor, Ovia North-East, Orhionmwon, Ikpoba Okha, and Uhunmwode will kick off on November 20 and climax on December 20, 2025. The Benin City Unity Cup was born during the Benin Unity Summit, where Senator Imasuen donated three trophies for the seven local government areas in Edo South, during a meeting of well-meaning individuals of the senatorial district. The eight participating teams will be getting a set of jerseys for 22 players courtesy of the tournament sponsor. The draw conducted by Edo State Commissione...

‎EDHA Sets Up Two Ad-hoc Committees To Investigate Key Obaseki Projects Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  ‎The Edo State House of Assembly, in its continuous effort to promote transparency and accountability in governance, has constituted two ad-hoc committees to investigate the Radisson Blu Hotel and the Museum of West African Arts (MoWA) Projects.  ‎ ‎The committee on the Radisson Blu Hotel Project is chaired by the Majority Leader, Hon. Jonathan Ibhamawu, with the following members: ‎ ‎Hon. Addeh Isibor,Hon. Sunday Aghedo,Hon. Ojezele Sunday,Hon. Eric Okaka,Hon. Donald Okogbe ‎and Hon. Kaycee Osamwonyi. ‎ ‎ ‎The committee on the MoWA Project is chaired by Hon. Addeh Isibor, with the following members: ‎ ‎Hon. Andrew Osadolor, Hon. Jonathan Ibhamawu, Hon. Eugene Inegbeboh,Hon. Edosa Richard, Rt.Hon. Yekini Idaiye and Hon. Lecky Hussein Mustapha. ‎ ‎ ‎Both committees are mandated to investigate the status, financial expenditures, and progress of the respective projects and...

Enabulele Motivates Bendel Insurance FC Ahead of NPFL Matchday 10 Clash The Head Coach of Bendel Insurance Football Club, Kennedy Boboye, on Wednesday evening led his players through a rigorous training session at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, in preparation for Matchday 10 of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, was present to observe the session and spur the team on ahead of their crucial fixture. Hon. Enabulele praised the players for their commitment and discipline under Coach Boboye’s leadership, urging them to sustain their focus and fighting spirit as the league progresses. “I’m impressed with the energy and attitude of the team,” Enabulele said. “With the level of commitment I’ve seen today, I have no doubt Bendel Insurance will get a good result in their next game.” The team will travel to Owerri for an away clash against Kun Khalifat FC on ...

Fracas Between Jarret Tenebe, Lawrence Okah Persist Ahead Of APC Convention In Edo  By Editor  Ahead of the Edo state All Progressives Congress (APC) Convention  which has created bitter interest for two of the party’s key political figures, Emperor Jarret Tenebe and Lawrence Okah, emerge as leading contenders with vested interest on who emerge as chairman of the party. Emperor Jarret Tenebe once ruled his kingdom with an iron fist, but his reign is remembered more for its downfall than its glory. Known for his arrogance and distrust, he isolated himself from his advisors and dismissed warnings about looming threats. His obsession with expanding his empire led him to neglect the welfare of his people, causing widespread suffering and unrest. In one notorious incident, Tenebe ordered the destruction of a sacred forest to build a fortress, ignoring the pleas of his environmental stewards and religious leaders. This act sparked rebellion among the locals, further...

Edo NMA Gives Free Medical Care To Journalists As Physicians’ Week 2025 Commence  By Editor  Underscoring its commitment to her Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the Edo State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has offered free medical services to numerous media professionals in the state.  The free medical outreach is part of activities to mark the opening ceremony for the Edo NMA’s 2025 Physicians’ Week. Dr. Oamen John-Blaze Osezua, Deputy Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association Edo State Branch, highlighted the importance of the healthcare outreach for journalists while emphasizing the crucial synergy between the NMA and the media. He noted that the free medical outreach was conceived to bolster the wellbeing of media practitioners, stressing that journalists were indispensable partners of the NMA.  According to him, the NMA recognizes the pivotal function of the media in reporting activities within the health sector...

Reps  To Mediate PENGASSAN, Dangote Crisis  By Editor  The House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved to intervene in the recent face-off between members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Dangote Refinery, which had disrupted petroleum product distribution nationwide. The resolution of the House followed the consideration and adoption of a motion of urgent public importance co-sponsored by Kano and Sokoto lawmakers, Alhassan Doguwa and Abdussamad Dasuki, respectively, at Tuesday’s plenary. Titled: ‘Need to protect private investment from adversarial unionism’, the lawmakers drew the attention of their colleagues to the significance of the Dangote Refinery, describing it as the largest private petroleum refinery in Africa. The face-off between PENGASSAN and the Dangote Refinery led to an industrial action which commenced on 29 September 2025, disrupting the operations at the $20 billion refinery. It also ...

Lagos State Enacts Law To Punish Men Who Abandon Pregnant Women By Editor  The Lagos State Government has reportedly enacted stricter laws to hold men accountable for pregnancies they father. Under the new legal framework, any man who impregnates a woman and refuses to take responsibility may now face arrest and prosecution. The concept is part of the state’s broader efforts to promote accountability, protect women from neglect, and address the growing issue of abandoned pregnancies and single motherhood caused by irresponsibility. According to government insiders, the new law aims to curb emotional, financial, and social hardship faced by women who are left to bear the burden of pregnancy and child-rearing alone. By enforcing these legal measures, Lagos State hopes to foster a culture of responsibility among men and safeguard the dignity and welfare of women and children. The policy sends a strong message to the public — if you get someone pregnant, you must take respo...