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Residents In Joyous Mood As Okpebholo Inspects Charismatic Church Road Project  By Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Residents of Charismatic Church Road, off Ekenhuan Road in Benin City, broke into jubilation as the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, visited the area to inspect the ongoing road construction project. The 1.4-kilometre road, being handled by Place of Peace Investment Limited, has brought renewed hope to residents and business owners who had endured years of hardship due to the previously dilapidated condition of the road. Excited by the governor’s presence and the visible progress of work, residents gathered in large numbers, cheering and expressing gratitude for what they described as a long-awaited intervention. One of the residents, Blessing Patrick, said the road had been abandoned for years, making movement almost impossible. She said, "For many years, we no dey pass this road. We thank Okpebholo for this work,”  She added...

Edo NDLEA  Apprehends 104 Suspects In New Raids, Destroys Cannabis Worth N1.8B Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin    National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State command, asserted that its operatives have arrested 104 suspects in possessions of hard drugs in the State. It disclosed that the 104 persons comprised 71 males and 33 females. The state Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this while presenting his first quarter operational scorecard in Benin city , Edo state said the agency destroyed cannabis worth N1.8 billion. He said the success recorded was due to high intelligence gathering and well coordinated operations of the men of the command. His words, “Our commitment to eradicating drug related crimes and promoting a drug free society is unwavering. “I am glad to state that no fewer than one hundred and four (104) suspected drug traffickers were apprehended with eighteen thousand three hundred and eighty-one (18,380kg); kilograms of narcotics. “Those ...

‎ ‎Team Edo Commences 3rd National Para Games On Impressive Race In Abuja ‎ ‎By Editor  ‎ ‎As the ongoing 3rd National Para Games, 'Abuja 2026' enters its day three of competition,Team Edo has harvested four gold medals to match their impressive performance so far. ‎ ‎Team Edo secured the four gold medals in para Table Tennis with Ivie Edogiawerie Perculiar and Blessing Aiwekhoe leading the charge. ‎ ‎Ivie Peculiar Edogiawerie delivered a brilliantly, clinching 2 Gold in the women open singles and Class 10 women singles respectively  while  Blessing Aiwekhoe also posted outstanding result securing gold in the Class 5  women singles and Mixed doubles event together with Olowe ‎ Ada Okungbowa won Bronze medal in the men single class 5 just as Kazeem Adejunye won Bronze also in the men class 4 category. ‎ ‎Edo state Sports Commission sent 90 man Team, participating in 10 sports at the 2026 3rd National Para Games holding in Abuja. ‎ ‎The ten sports team Edo ...

TUESDAY FLAT OUT OPINION: El-Rufai, The Law And The Courts   By Suyi Ayodele (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, March 31, 2026) https://tribuneonlineng.com/el-rufai-the-law-and-the-courts/ Now that he is at home, what will the court do today when Mallam Nasir el-Rufai's case comes up?   His bail application is slated to be moved today, but some extra-legal super powers freed him on Saturday.    Justice Rilwanu Aikawa of the Federal High Court, Kaduna, had on Tuesday, March 24, ordered that el-Rufai be remanded in the custody of his prosecutors, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and be brought to the court today, Tuesday, March 31, for his bail application to be argued.   But he is free. What is the meaning of academic exercise?   The law and the courts are a joke. If you think they are not, how else would you describe a eunuch for whom a beautiful bribe is procured?   The ICPC, which...

APC And The Drum Beats Of Unity By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele. When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed thousands of delegates at Eagle Square, Abuja, on Friday, March 27, 2026, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) 4th Elective National Convention, he distilled his message into a single, commanding theme: “Unity in Progress: Consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda.” It was more than a slogan—it was a declaration of political intent and a pointed warning to party members tempted to elevate personal ambition above collective purpose. “Our greatest strength has never been in our size or numbers, but in our unity,” the President said. He cautioned that political parties do not only fail at the ballot box; they falter when ego overrides ideology and when individual ambition displaces collective discipline. His message was unequivocal: the convention must signal to Nigerians and the world that the APC remains strong, united, focused, and future-ready. Notably, that message ...

Ovia APC Members Accuse Chief  Imasuen For Imposing Chairmanship Candidate On Them Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Concerned group, leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ovia North-East Local Government area of Edo State on Monday, 30th March protested against imposition of candidate on them by Mr. Lucky Eghosa Imasuen. The group described  the imposition of a non-indigene and non-party member as the APC chairmanship candidate in the forthcoming Edo State Local Government Council Election as uncalled for, and see it as a disgrace to their reputation which may cause internal crisis in the local government area. The group which assembled at Kings Square, Ring Road, Benin City protested through major streets in the Benin metropolis enroute the state secretariat of the APC at Ikponkpan Road, GRA, with different banners with inscriptions such as "Ovia North-East Have Credible Leaders Not Dictator Like Lucky Eghosa Imasuen", "Lucky Eghosa Imas...

Ovia APC Members Accuse Chief  Imasuen For Imposing Chairmanship Candidate On Them Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Concerned group of APC party leaders and stakeholders in Ovia North East Local government area of Edo state have protested against imposition of candidate on them by former deputy governor of Edo state, Chief Lucky Eghosa imasuen.  The group described  the imposition of a non-indigene and non-party member as the Executive Chairman  candidate of the council as uncalled for, and see it as a disgrace to their reputation which may to internal party crisis. The group which assembled in Kings Square at ring road went to Edo State House of Assembly with different banners that carried Chief Lucky Imasuen faces and his nephew before they proceeded to APC State Secretariat at GRA, and ended the peaceful protest in Government House. Presenting a protest letter to the Assistant Edo State APC Secretary, Sam Oboh, the leader of the protesters, Lugard Enoma, ...

Bayelsa Targets Third Consecutive Title At 2026 National Para Sports Festival By Editor  Bayelsa State has arrived in Abuja with a strong and competitive contingent for the 2026 National Para Sports Festival, reaffirming its dominance and commitment to inclusive sports development in Nigeria. The team, made up of 244 athletes and coaches alongside 58 support staff, is fully prepared to compete at the highest level as the state targets a historic third consecutive national title, having won the previous two editions of the festival. Speaking ahead of the competition, the Honourable Commissioner for Sports Development, Baraladei Daniel Igali, expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and commended the leadership behind the successful mobilization of the contingent. “We are proud of the team we have assembled. Bayelsa has built a strong tradition in para sports, and this contingent represents the very best of our talent, resilience, and preparation. I must commend the A...

Edo Commissioner,Afegbua  Eagers To Promote Interest Of Technology-Inclined Visually Impaired Persons Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Edo State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, has declared to the Association of Technology-Inclined Visually Impaired Persons of Nigeria, that his Ministry’s open-door policy promotes active engagement and interaction with the public. Prince Afegbua gave the assurance while receiving executives of the Association of Technology-Inclined Visually Impaired Persons of Nigeria, who paid a courtesy visit to his office at the Ministry’s premises in Benin City. The Commissioner urged the Association to submit names and curriculum vitae of its members to the Ministry, to enable authorities consider them for forthcoming employment opportunities. He assured the Association that its concerns would be communicated to relevant government agencies for further necessary action. He affirmed that their request was legitimat...

Edo  Govt Pledges Support For Developmental Initiative Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Edo State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, has expressed strong support for initiatives aimed at driving development in the State, citing innovative projects such as Sai Tech as positive steps toward progress. Prince Afegbua gave the assurance while playing host to the Executives of Sai Tech Developers, who were on a courtesy visit to his office at the Ministry’s premises in Benin City. He assured the delegation that its proposal would be presented to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, emphasizing the Governor’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the welfare and livelihoods of Edo residents. The Commissioner underscored the untapped potentials of Benin City as a significant furniture production hub. He noted the presence of skilled artisans, whose craftsmanship meets international standards and recommended the...

‎NWFL MD 12: Edo Queens Spank Ekiti Queens 2-0 As Team Maintains Impressive Run  ‎ ‎ ‎As predicted by many football followers in Benin,Edo Queens Football Club of Benin, yesterday secured a comfortable 2-0 home victory over Ekiti Queens FC as they continued with their impressive run in the Nigeria Women Football League  ‎ ‎Rebecca Adegbemile broke the deadlock for Edo Queens in the 26th minute of action after the visitors had showed some  strong resistance. Atume Doosuur  sealed victory for the Benin based team in the 45th minute shortly before halftime whistle with a fine header. ‎ ‎It was a comfortable and dominant performance for Edo Queens FC in the second half of the match as they dictated the pace, leaving their opponents Ekiti Queens FC helpless. ‎ ‎Recall that Edo Queens pipped Ekiti Queens 1-0 in front of their home fans in the first leg  in a highly tensed  match, played at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium Ado-Ekiti. ‎ ‎The 2-0 victory over ...

Edo Minority Leader Berates BEDC Over Epileptic Power Outage  ‎By lduozee Efe Paul, Benin  ‎ ‎The minority leader of Edo State House of Assembly, Barr. Charity Aiguobarueghian, has berated the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) over what he described as systemic exploitation of citizens and impunity in the power sector. ‎ ‎ Aiguobarueghian who represents Ovia North-East Constituency I, alleged that communities are being compelled to pay additional fees to connect to transformers already provided through constituency interventions. ‎ ‎He made the disclosure when members of Otuedo N’ Ogbenbe (Benin Journalists Forum) paid him a courtesy visit, where he also commended the group for organising themselves to advance development in Edo South Senatorial District. ‎ ‎The lawmaker cited the case of Evbuomore community in his constituency, which he said had endured months of blackout due to a faulty transformer, prompting him to intervene by providing a replacemen...

ESC Boss Says Sports Is A Platform For Advocacy, Unity And Social Change  The Executive Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission Hon. Desmond Enabulele has said that sports goes beyond competition as it's also a platform for advocacy, unity and social change. Hon. Enabulele spoke to journalists at the media center of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City Edo State venue for the reception of the historic 100-Mile cycling ride by an autistic artist, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke. He noted that Kanyeyachukwu's journey is a reminder that sports goes beyond competition but a platform for advocacy, unity and social change, adding that through the initiative, the autistic artist is helping to break barriers, challenges misconception and help amplify the voices of persons with disabilities. The sports commission boss commended the courage of Kanyeyachukwu for embarking on a truly inspiring initiative -the historic 100-mile endurance cycling ride from Enugu to Lagos State in c...

TUESDAY FLAT OUT OPINION:History Tinubu Should Have Learnt   By Suyi Ayodele (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, March 24, 2026) https://tribuneonlineng.com/history-tinubu-should-have-learnt/ How a government that claims to have made huge savings from oil subsidy removal still goes about acquiring foreign loans, as if borrowing is going out of fashion beats sane imagination. By January 22, 1962, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was a 10-year-old lad. His 73-year-old age claim gives that statistics. A child strapped on the mother’s back, our elders say, does not know that the journey is far. Tinubu, at age 10 in 1962, would not have been able to appreciate what the elders of that era did to save Nigeria from a second form of slavery. But a child, who did not witness history, it is equally said, should at least witness the retelling of history. A history retold, the elders further submit, is greater than the history itself (Bí omodé ò bá bá ìtàn, ó máa bá àróbá...

OPINION:PROMISE MEETS THE PEOPLE AT  IRRUA'S ULTRA MODERN MARKET By Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele When Senator Monday Okpebholo assumed office as Governor of Edo State, he didn’t try to impress with lofty promises or complicated policy language. His message was straightforward: development must get to the people who actually need it. In Irrua, the headquarters of Esan Central local government council, that promise is no longer something to be debated. It is taking shape in clear, visible terms—a 700-shop ultra-modern market that is already shifting the mood and expectations of an entire community. For years, Irrua like many across the state, have been active but limited. Commerce has always been part of daily life—subsistence farmers tilling the land, women selling the produce, small-scale traders pushing the goods, and artisans carving out a living. But the conditions were stunted. Many operated from makeshift stalls, exposed to the sun and rain, managing tight spaces that...

‎NPFL26 : BENDEL INSURANCE FC,WARRI WOLVES SETTLE FOR DRAW  ‎ ‎ ‎Bendel Insurance Football Club,Sunday. evening,proved to be a hard nut to crack in the Nigeria Premier Football League as they shared the spoils with their stubborn neighbours Warri Wolves in the  ‎Niger Delta derby which ended in a goalless draw. ‎ ‎The Benin Arsenals started the match day 31 game of the Nigeria Premier Football League with promising attacking intent, only for the host to resist them from hitting target. ‎ ‎Insurance came out even stronger in the second half with substitutes Efe Ubiomo an Chinedu Nwosu connecting well with Dazzling Dung Emmanuel and another substitute Alex Oweifaleya. Dung Emmanuel and Efe Ubiomo came close to breaking the deadlock for Insurance in the 80 and 82nd minutes but the Deltans did everything to prevent the heartbeat. ‎ ‎Bendel Insurance FC, before the game occupied 7th position on the league table. with 44 points after beating Kun Khalifat F.C of Owerri 2-...

SMI Trains 35 Edo Journalists On AI In Edo,Urges Media Practitioners To Embrace AI ... Dismisses Fear  AI Would Replace Journalist Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Safer Media Initiative (SMI) has trained 35 journalists in Edo State on the effective, responsible and safe use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), as part of efforts to bridge emerging knowledge gaps in modern journalism practise. The training, held under the Artificial Intelligence and Media Project themed “AI Tools for Journalists: Effective, Responsible and Safe Use,” drew participants from the print, electronic and online media sectors. Commenting, the Executive Director of SMI, Peter Iorter, said the initiative was designed to equip journalists with the skills needed to navigate rapid technological changes reshaping the media landscape. Iorter said journalism practice is undergoing significant transformation driven largely by technological innovation, affecting how news is gathered, processed and dissemin...

Okpebholo Greets  Muslims on Eid-el-Fitr Celebration Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful in Edo State and across Nigeria on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. Governor Okpebholo commended the Muslim community for their devotion, discipline, and spiritual commitment demonstrated during the period of fasting, prayers, and acts of charity.  He stated that the values of sacrifice, compassion, tolerance, and selflessness exemplified during Ramadan are essential for building a peaceful, united, and prosperous society. The Governor urged Muslims to sustain these virtues beyond the Ramadan period and continue to promote harmony, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence among all citizens, regardless of religious or ethnic differences. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive gove...