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Book Launch: Chief Igbe Calls For Reading Culture For  Historical Fact  ...As Author,Nwabuokei  Laments About Extinction Of Our History  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Iyase of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe has urged parent and guidance to cultivate reading habit on historical books so that the knowledge can be pass to the new generation. He said it is when we read books that we will be able to pass the knowledge to our children. Chief Igbe who is an author of several books made the assertion in a book launch entitled:" The History of An African Community ( Ikhonmoto) -The History of Onicha-Olona Kingdom," written by Prince Ephraim Nwabuokei, said if the old men are not reading, the young men should be happy to read books. Chief Igbe, the Chairman of the occasion said," I am glad that the author has written a book. I like reading and writing books. It looks as if the author has read some of my books. I have read some of the history of his forefathers....

Obaseki Family Expresses Displeasure Over Humiliation Of  Dr. Don Pedro  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Obaseki family has expressed great displeasure over the humiliation, molestation and dehumanization of former  Managing Director of Daar Communications, Dr. Don Perdro Obaseki who was stripped naked on Sunday 28, 2025, Benin city. They made the statements in a press conference in Benin city, said they are absolutely in support of Dr. Don Pedro Agbonifo Obaseki's action to seek full legal redress and recompense on the matter in order to stamp the rule of law over jungle justice. Speaking on behalf of the Family, the Okaegbe of Obaseki Family Worldwide, Pa. Daniel Igbinovia Obaseki, condemned the manner in which he was beaten added,"No father, mother, brother, sister, or person of good conscience can witness such sordid humiliation of a son of Benin—a respected professional, cultural ambassador, and member of a front-line, noble family—without being profoun...

Insurance FC Embarks On Midseason Break After Convincing 2-0 Viictory Over Kwara Utd  Bendel Insurance Football Club, Monday proceeded on midseason break  to allow the players and members of the technical crew spend the remaining part of the yuletide period with their families after a convincing 2-0 victory against Kwara Utd on Saturday December 27 in Benin. The 5-day holidays which began on Monday, December 29,2025 is ending on Friday,January 2, 2026 as all the players are expected to return to camp Friday evening and begin training on Saturday, January 3,2026. The management wishes the players, officials, and all Stakeholders a happy and prosperous New Year. The management, according to the General Manager Charles Ihimekpen ,appeals to the players to remain disciplined and ensure they return refreshed and ready to continue with the impressive performances that have taken the club out of danger zone when the second round of the season resumes on January 14,,2026. ...

TUESDAY FLAT OUT OPINION:Don Pedro And Beautiful Benin By Suyi Ayodele (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, December 30, 2025) https://tribuneonlineng.com/don-pedro-and-beautiful-benin/ A few years ago, a telecommunications outfit set out to erect a Base Transceiver Station (BTS) at the back of the palace of Oba of Benin. The coordinate fell on Alaka Street, directly behind the palace. Civil works commenced and completed without incident. The next phase involved assembling the tower components of the 75-metre mast. As the riggers worked, the structure began to take shape within hours. However, as the tower rose and became taller than any building in the surrounding area, trouble began.  A group of Benin Palace chiefs arrived and issued an immediate 'stop work' order. The riggers climbed down, and the company's management intervened. Explaining the directive, the chiefs said that the height of the tower would enable anyone on the tower to   see the in...

Monday Lines 2 OPINION:Trump Must Finish What He Started By Lasisi Olagunju  (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 29 December, 2025).  There is a Yoruba proverb for our insecurity and the external help we got last Thursday: Let the man see the snake; let the woman kill it. What matters is that the snake dies (Kí ọkùnrin rí ejò, kí obìnrin pa á; ohun tí ó ṣe pàtàkì ni pé kí ejò kú). The proverb is a lesson in pragmatism over pride. It is a proverb of necessity. When danger appears, pride must step aside. Whoever can strike should strike, so long the threat is neutralised. The proverb does not shame the man for failing to act as a man; it does not unduly glorify the woman for wielding the blow. It insists only on outcome: the danger must die. Slimy, slithering and deadly, terrorists are snakes. But Nigeria is an orísirísi country; a nation of assorted nations that lack consensus on everything, including on whether snakes deserve to die. Some view bandit snak...

Monday Lines 1 OPINION:Gov Makinde, His Sons And His 'Friends' By Lasisi Olagunju  (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 29 December, 2025).  “Beware the quiet man; for while others speak, he watches. And while others act, he plans. And when they finally rest, he strikes.” Not all quotes have the fortune of being attributed to an inventor; the above is one of them. Author known or author not known, the quote is fit for my use and I use it here, guardedly. Reticent Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, packed a punch last Tuesday with a media chat that landed like a cluster bomb. Exactly like America’s missile strike of Thursday, lethal fragments from Makinde’s verbal Tomahawk hit widely, leaving mortal marks on both intended and unintended targets. At a time when everyone ran for cover, the man stood apart and spoke as a rebel with a cause. He had enough firepower for everyone on his firing line. The whole country heard his words and took note of his allusions,...

20th  Anniversary: AMCOS 2005 Set Engages In  Reunion Spirit  ...As Dr. Azena Appeals To Old Students Not To Give Up Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Association of Mass Communication Students (AMCOS), 2005 set, National Diploma (ND) of Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Edo state, gathered on December 27, 2025 to hold their end of year party with a lot of fun, merriment and excitement. Before the main party commenced, the 2005 set went to Tender Heart Orphanage and Charity Home to donate some food stuffs to the less privileged children. The occasion also marked the 20 years anniversary celebration of the Association. Speaking during the event,  Senior Pastor Omega Fire Ministries, Southern Region two, Dr. Azemhe Azena, appealed to the old students not to give up on each other. Dr. Azemhe Azena said ,"we need each other to survive in life, that we should not look down on each other." "Whenever I come across any of us is that where we are going to is more greater...

Enabulele Extols Bendel Insurance’s Yuletide Victory Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Bendel Insurance FC delivered a festive cheer to their supporters on Matchday 19 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), securing a convincing 2–0 home win over Kwara United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.   The victory left the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, visibly delighted.   In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Hon. Enabulele hailed the result as a clear statement of intent by the Benin Arsenal, underscoring the team’s steady growth and renewed confidence.   “Last weekend, we defeated the league champions, Remo Stars, away from home. Today’s performance further confirms that the team is improving with every match,” he said.   The win ensures Bendel Insurance FC closes the first half of the NPFL season in eighth position—a reflection, according to En...

Christmas Greeting Message By Senator Neda Imasuen I heartily felicitate with the good people of Edo South Senatorial District on the joyous occasion of the 2025 Christmas celebration. Christmas occupies a sacred place in the life of every Christian, as it commemorates the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ and reinforces the enduring values of love, sacrifice, humility and hope. It is a season that reminds us of the power of compassion, peaceful coexistence and service to one another—virtues that remain vital to the progress of our families, communities and our nation. As we celebrate this holy season, I urge us all to reflect on these timeless lessons and to continue working together for unity, justice and sustainable development across Edo South. On behalf of my family and team, I wish you a peaceful, joyful and fulfilling Christmas. I also extend my warm wishes for a prosperous, healthy and successful New Year 2026 in advance. May the joy of Christmas abide with you today a...

Enabulele Harps On Unity, Peace In Christmas Greetings  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has extended warm Christmas greetings to athletes, coaches, sports administrators, journalists, and the people of Edo State, urging them to uphold the enduring values of love, peace, and unity that define the festive season. In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Hon. Enabulele described Christmas as a period of reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to collective progress and shared responsibility. “I sincerely appreciate all stakeholders in the sports sector for their cooperation, resilience, and unwavering support throughout the year. Your contributions have been instrumental to the growth and success of sports in Edo State,” he said. He further commended Edo athletes for their dedication and discipline, noting that their consistent performances have continued to...

Enabulele Disburses Yuletide Package To Edo SWAN The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has further strengthened ties with the sports media practitioners in the state, putting smiles on the faces of members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Edo State Chapter, with a surprise Christmas package. In the spirit of the yuletide season, the Sports Commission boss sent  bags of rice and gallons of groundnut oil to sports journalists in Edo State as part of his support and show of love for the sports journalists. Hon. Enabulele said the initiative was a token of appreciation for the dedication, professionalism, and consistent support sports writers have shown in promoting sports development in Edo State and the country. He described sports journalists as critical stakeholders in the growth of the sector, noting that their objective and timely reportage has continued to shape public perception and enhance the ...

Group Protests Call For Redeployment Of Edo CP, Agbonika Over Extortion  Iduozee Efe Paul  A group, Bail Is Free Campaign, has called for the redeployment of the Edo State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika citing his inability to deal with the issues of alleged extortions of citizens of the state. The group made the call while embarking on a peaceful protest in Benin. The protesters were equipped with placards of various inscriptions that read thus, "Stop the unlawful detention, we demand accountability and transparency, stop police extortions and others. Addressing journalists, the Director General of the group, Comrade Oni Edigin alleged that the Commissioner of Police lacks the ability to direct the affairs of the command, especially when it comes to the alleged extortions of the citizens of the state and so, he should be redeployed. "Our major challenge is not just the CP. It is chronic. I mean all the tactical teams, all the DPOs and some of the Area Co...

OKPEBHOLO’S DARK CHRISTMAS IN EDO By Daniel A. Noah Osa-Ogbegie, Esq. Christmas is traditionally a season of light, warmth, renewal, and collective hope. In Edo State, particularly in Benin City, this Christmas has arrived cloaked in darkness, both physical and moral. Streets that should glow with festive brilliance are subdued. Public buildings that ought to symbolise order and functionality stand in oppressive gloom. Offices that once worked seamlessly now stagger through the day in fits of darkness and silence. This is not an accident of fate. It is the direct outcome of governance driven by insecurity, bitterness, and a destructive obsession with undoing the legacy of a predecessor rather than advancing the welfare of the people. Governor Monday Okpebholo has, in a remarkably short time, demonstrated how fragile progress can be when leadership is animated by petty politics instead of policy intelligence. Nowhere is this failure more stark, more unforgivable, than in his...

Edo Police Give Update Of Suspects Arrested In Various Locations  ... Displays Exhibits Recover From Suspects By Editor  The Edo State Police Command has reported notable achievements in crime prevention. However, they warn that body disappearances from some morgues in the state will be thoroughly investigated following the recent disturbing trends. Police Commissioner, Monday Agbonika revealed these statistics during a press briefing in Benin City on Monday, highlighting arrests made during the period under review, including 171 kidnapping suspects, 177 murder cases, 239 cultism-related crimes, 39 armed robbery cases, 62 sex-related offences, 36 unlawful firearm possession cases, 157 other related crimes, Totalling 821 suspects arrested. CP Agbonika also revealed that 11 stolen vehicles, 118 arms of different calibers, and 422 ammunitions of similar range were recovered by the police. On the disappearance of corpses from some morgues, the State Police Chief, furth...

TUESDAY FLAT OUT My Man Of The Season By Suyi Ayodele (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, December23, 2025) https://tribuneonlineng.com/my-man-of-the-season/ Christmas is two days away. This is a season of celebration. It is a time we celebrate relations, friends and those close to us. I have a family I want to celebrate this season. I stumbled on a video clip of a comedy show by the Waffi-born master of jokes, Bovi Ugboma. In the video, Bovi said that it is profitable to ‘curse’ the head of the family of my choice to attract political patronage. Bovi is a ‘bad’ boy. He was acerbic in his jokes as he made jokes of those who criticised the head of the family and got ‘compensated’. I don’t share that idea. This family is too fanciful to be ‘harassed’. It is also too powerful to be undermined. Ceteris paribus, our nearest future may as well be in the hands of the members of this family. Like they say in my place, this family has the scabies and the fingernails to sc...