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TUESDAY FLAT OUT OPINION:For Predatory Alájogbé And Derelict Alájobí   By Suyi Ayodele (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, June 2, 2026) https://tribuneonlineng.com/for-predatory-alajogbe-and-derelict-alajobi/ There are two sociological concepts that define the Yoruba cosmology on peaceful coexistence. The first is Alájobí (shared progeny or blood tie), and the other is Alájogbé (co-residentship). In Yoruba worldview, the two concepts, sociologists say, “are not mutually exclusive but function together to create a stable society.” While Alájobí establishes a person in their specific origin, Alájogbé widens the horizon by teaching individuals to live peacefully and harmoniously with people of diverse backgrounds and opposing views – either political or religious. This in essence means that in a society, Alájobí’s interest must take into account the values of the Alájogbé so that no interest is sacrificed for the other The situation in Yorubaland today is that ...

EFCC Arraigns Former Port Harcourt, Warri Refinery MDs, Dikko, Yisawu Over Alleged Money Laundering By Editor    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned the immediate past Managing Directors of Nigeria’s Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, Ahmed Adamu Dikko and Jimoh Yisawu, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja over alleged money laundering linked to refinery rehabilitation funds. According to court documents filed by the anti-graft agency, Dikko is facing a 12-count charge, while Yisawu is standing trial on an eight-count charge.  The charges border on alleged money laundering, abuse of office, concealment of illicit funds, and conducting large cash transactions outside the banking system in violation of Nigeria’s anti-money laundering laws. The EFCC alleged that Ahmed Adamu Dikko, the former Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, received suspicious payments from contractors engaged in refinery ...

ASUU Benin Zone Threatens To Shot Down Universities As FG Refused To Honour Agreement  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin    The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Benin Zone, has shown readiness to close down Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma; Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko; Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa; Delta State University, Abraka; University of Delta, Agbor; Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba; and Southern Delta University, Ozoro over alleged breaches of the 2025 FGN/ASUU agreement. The zonal Coordinator, Benin Zone of ASUU, Prof. Monday Lewis Igbafen, in a statement titled “Total strike looms in state universities across Edo, Ondo and Delta States over the non-implementation of the 2025 FGN/ASUU Agreement” made available to Journalists in Benin, said that they have been pushed to the wall by the governors and Visitors of the various institutions mentioned and are embarking on strike to press home their demands. H...

Indigenes Of Iyanomon Locality Protests Continuous Fracas By Youths In Community  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin    Residents of Iyanomon Community in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, displaced by a prolonged communal crisis have appealed to the government to urgently intervene and restore peace, lamenting the destruction of their homes, businesses and means of livelihood. The appeal was made during a peaceful protest, where women and other affected residents called on the authorities to bring the warring parties together and find a lasting solution to the conflict. Speaking on behalf of the protesters, Mrs. Aiwekhoe Omon said although no deaths had been recorded in the latest outbreak of violence, residents were traumatized by persistent gunfire and explosions that rocked the community. “We want peace. Let the government call the two parties together and resolve this issue once and for all. We are the ones suffering,” she said. According to her, the d...

NSCDC Arrests Two Suspected Pipeline Vandals In Ekpoma Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  In line with the security component of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s SHINE Agenda, which focuses on creating a safer environment, protecting critical infrastructure and strengthening public confidence, two suspected pipeline vandals have been arrested in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. The arrest followed a joint operation by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Edo State Governor on Pipeline Surveillance and Security. The suspects were arrested at a cattle market in Idumabor, Ekpoma, following intelligence reports on the activities of individuals allegedly involved in the vandalism of NNPC oil pipelines and other critical national assets. The suspects, identified as Kadiri Isah, 55, and Mustapha Naphiyu, 27, had been under surveillance by the NSCDC Edo State Command before they were tracked and apprehe...

Sen. Ikpea Appeals To APC Chairmanship Candidates To Use LG Autonomy To Provide Development By Editor, Iduozee Efe Paul  The Senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District, Senator Joseph Ikpea, has urged incoming local government chairmen in Edo State to leverage the full autonomy now available to them to drive development at the grassroots. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress, APC, Edo Central Senatorial District campaign flag-off for the July 11 local government election, Senator Ikpea also advised them to be prudent in managing council finances. He warned that financial recklessness would attract the attention of anti-graft agencies. “The autonomy you will enjoy as chairmen is meant to bring development directly to the people. Use it well, and be transparent in the management of local government resources to avoid running afoul of the law,” he said. Addressing the APC local government chairmanship candidates, the senator said: “Once you are elected and r...

NSE Presid., Rabiu Extols Leadership Quality Of Late Engineer Geoffrey Aiwerioba ...Inducts Engineers Into Association, Gives An Awards To Deserving Engineers Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The National President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr. Ali Alimasuya Rabiu, has extolled the exemplary attributes and qualities of late Engr. (Chef) Geoffrey Osatohanmwan Aiwerioba for the great legacy he had left on ground. Engr. Rabiu made the statements at the 9th public lecture series organized for the late Engr. Geoffrey Aiwerioba, with the theme:" Strengthening Infrastructure Delivery Through Engineering Governance in Edo State," Benin city, said, it is a great building of interest and commitment as engineers to contribute to the development of Nigeria. He asserted that,the engineers are committed to the vision of the project of their society and thanked the Edo state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo for his infrastructural development in Edo sta...

Enabulele Reiterates Government's support For Sports Development  ...As He Declares Maiden Edo Chess League open The Executive Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission, Hon.Amadin Desmond Enabulele has reiterated Edo State government commitment's resolve to always support any programme and initiatives aimed at encouraging sports development in the state. The Edo State Sports Commission boss who was represented by the Executive Director representing Edo South  in the commission Hon Baldwin Bazuaye,MON stated this during the opening ceremony of the maiden edition of the Edo State School Chess League tournament. He commended the organizers of the event and reassured the athletes that Edo State government will continue to play a major role in ensuring that sports in Edo State return  to it's preme position in the country. According to him, " I'm here representing the Executive Chairman of Edo State Sports Commission Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele.He sent his gr...

CiSHAN WELCOMES 2026 UN POLITICAL DECLARATION ON HIV/AIDS ... CALLS FOR STRONGER DOMESTIC FUNDING AND COMMUNITY-LED ACTION IN NIGERIA The Civil Society for HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (CiSHAN) Civil Society for HiV/Aids in Nigeria - Cishan welcomes the adoption of the new United Nations  United Nations Political Declaration on HIV and AIDS at the 2026 United Nations High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS. The declaration renews the global commitment to ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 and provides an important roadmap for countries to sustain progress over the next five years. This declaration comes at a very important time. Across the world, the HIV response is facing serious pressure from declining international funding, competing national priorities, and growing challenges around human rights, equity and access to services. Yet, the strong support shown by Member States sends a clear message: the goal of ending AIDS is still achievable if governments, communities, c...

 Okpebholo Urges APC Leaders, Members To Unite Ahead of 2027 Elections Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on members, leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo Central Senatorial District to remain united and committed to securing victory for the party in the 2027 general elections. The governor made the call during an interactive meeting with APC stakeholders, party faithful and support groups in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State, where he said unity and collective effort were critical to sustaining the party’s growth and electoral success. The meetings were held at the governor’s residence in Irrua and the Okaijesan Town Hall, Irrua, as part of efforts to strengthen party cohesion, listen to members’ concerns and mobilise support ahead of the forthcoming local government elections and the 2027 presidential election. Those who attended the engagement included APC candidates for the July 11, 2026 local gov...

AAU  Lecturers To Embark On Strike Over Non-Implementation Of 2025 FGN/ASUU Agreement Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  ‎Academic activities at Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State may once again be disrupted as lecturers at the state owned university have commenced full mobilization of its members for a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike.  A joint statement by the institution's chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dr. Cyril Onogbosele and the secretary, Dr. William Odion explained that the action followed the persistent failure by the authorities to implement the 2025 FGN/ASUU Agreement in the university. Onogbosele and Odion disclosed that the decision was reached at a congress held on Wednesday 24th June, 2026, following the union's insistence that its patience has been exhausted after waiting in vain for six months for concrete steps towards the implementation of the agri. They noted with profound disappointment that every...

Glo Enhances “Borrow Me Credit” Services For Customer Satisfaction  By Editor    National telecommunications operator, Globacom has extended its "Borrow Me Credit" service in a calculated move meant to guarantee that none of its customers will ever be disconnected because of a low or zero airtime balance.   According to a statement released by Globacom in Lagos, the service's eligibility requirements have been simplified to offer millions of active prepaid consumers nationwide quick airtime and data solutions. The company made it clear that even though there is a service fee, the main objective is still to provide instant assistance whenever the customer's balance is low.   The enhanced “Borrow Me Credit” service also allows subscribers to “Borrow Special Data “and additionally "Borrow Airtime/Data for Others". This allows Glo customers to act as a lifeline for friends and family members who may be out of reach or unable to recharge immediately, ...

TUESDAY FLAT OUT OPINION:The Throne, The Oracle And The Sword   By Suyi Ayodele (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, June 23, 2026) https://tribuneonlineng.com/the-throne-the-oracle-and-the-sword/ I recall a 1985 encounter in my hometown. A ravenous hyena invaded the town, killing goats and sheep. The local goat farmers lost a lot. When it started the venture, the hyena used to operate at the dead of the night. Gradually, it started coming out in the moonlight. Of course, the people were terrified. The belief was that a human being was the one, using àlùpàyídà, the Yoruba metaphysics that allows the charmer to turn to anything, to change into the hyena. Whatever game it hunted, it was believed, he would resurrect and then sell. The then Onísè of Odò Oro Ekiti, Oba Ojo Àmúpìtàn Oluyeye Òjoyèbugiòtèwó Amélilájetùotùo, rose to the occasion. Town criers were sent out to warn the people to stay indoors one particular night. Everyone complied. At night, Kàbìyèsí did...

Senator Ikpea Harps On Executive, Legislative Synergy To Solve Ecological Plights In Edo Central By Editor  The senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District and Chairman, Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics, Senator Joseph Ikpea, has called for a collaborative measure between the executive and the legislative arms to address the persistent ecological degradation threatening communities across the senatorial district. Senator Ikpea made the statement when he visited the Secretary to the Federal Government (SFG), Senator George Akume, to facilitate a coordinated Federal Government intervention in tackling erosion, gully expansion, flooding and other environmental challenges affecting Edo Central Senatorial District. During the meeting, Senator Ikpea highlighted the devastating impact of ecological degradation on lives, livelihoods, infrastructure, farmlands and economic activities across the Edo Central Senatorial District, stressing on the need for a coordina...

Edo State Taskforce Apprehends Two Suspects For Engaging In Illegal Revenue Collection By Editor  In a renewed effort in the fight against illegal revenue collection across Edo State, the Edo State Taskforce has arrested two persons in connection with illegal revenue collection around the third junction area in Benin City. The suspects identified as Osasere Amadin and Irahbor Destiny were arrested by the officials of the Edo State Taskforce around the third junction in Benin City following intelligence reports of the activities of illegal revenue collection. The suspects who were arrested on Monday 22nd June, 2026 were paraded before newsmen at the office of the Edo State Taskforce in Benin City. Speaking on the arrest, the Station Officer, Edo State Taskforce, Rufus Johnbull who led operatives of the taskforce to arrest the suspects said they got intelligent information about the operation of the illegal revenue collection and mounted surveillance around the area and a...

•Nigerians gather at High Commission in South Africa  Nigerians resident in South Africa have decried the delay in their repatriation from the troubled country by the federal government. They lamented that the government had yet to give them “concrete” answers about when they would be airlifted to Nigeria, reports Channels TV. But the High Commission assured the Nigerian nationals that plans to repatriate citizens wishing to return home remain in place, despite a temporary suspension caused by operational constraints. Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner to South Africa, Alexander Ajayi, disclosed this while addressing concerned and frustrated members of the Nigerian community in Pretoria, many of whom had gathered to seek assistance with voluntary repatriation. The development comes as the June 30 deadline approaches and amid heightened debate over immigration in South Africa. South African police said yesterday that they would strengthen deployments nationwide ahead of ...

Special Adviser  Imortalises Mother Of President Tinubu, With World -Class Digital Islamic Learning And Research Centre By Editor  The Special Adviser to president  Bola Tinubu on Political and Other Matters, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabir Masari, has built a world class Digital Islamic Learning Centre in honour of late Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, OON, MFR, beloved mother of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement by Engr. Abdullahi Ramat, PhD, noted that there are few tributes more meaningful than transforming remembrance into service and prayer into lasting impact.  The statement noted that the event attracted an impressive gathering of dignitaries, including Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, the Governors of Yobe, Borno, Jigawa, Kebbi and Sokoto States, ministers, the Deputy President of the Senate, members of the National Assembly, heads of government agencies and parastatals, traditional rulers, Islamic scholars, and other distinguished Nigerians. It said...