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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...

OPINIONFederal Recognition Confirms Edo‑Gov 2.0 As A Landmark In Nigeria’s Digital Governance By Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele, PhD The Federal Government has recently urged state governments to deepen public service reforms and strengthen digital transformation. This call has highlighted Edo State under Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo, whose visionary leadership is reshaping governance through technology. The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) in Abuja has not only encouraged subnational governments to adopt digital systems but also specifically commended Governor Okpebholo for his proactive reforms, particularly Edo‑Gov 2.0, the state’s innovative electronic governance platform, also known as Edo Cloud. Recognition from Nigeria’s apex public service reform authority underscores Edo State’s emergence as a trailblazer in modern governance. The BPSR’s endorsement signals a broader national drive toward efficiency, transparency, and accountability. Strategically, the align...

Edo Govt Warns  Contractors: Meet Quality  Standard or Redo The Projects At Your Own Cost The Edo State Government has issued a stern warning to contractors handling infrastructure projects across the state, directing them to strictly comply with approved quality control standards or face mandatory reconstruction at their own expense. The directive was delivered by the Special Adviser on Projects Implementation and Monitoring, Engineer Williams-Bello Phoebe, during an on-site inspection of two major road projects in the Edo South Senatorial District. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the inspection, Phoebe made clear that Governor Monday Okpebholo's administration operates a zero-tolerance policy on substandard work and that only projects meeting approved specifications would receive government acceptance. She disclosed that the state government has launched a comprehensive monitoring exercise spanning all three senatorial districts — Edo North, Edo Centr...

BTC Summons Peller Over Alleged Oba's Palace Entering Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Wonder they say shall not cease as popular social media content creator, Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja (aka Peller), has been summoned by the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) which takes charge of activities regarding the Benin royalty headed by the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolor, Oba Ewuare 11, for gaining unauthorized access into the Palace on March 6, where he did a controversial content. In a statement coming from the office of Mr. Frank Irabor, Secretary of the BTC, “Mr. Adelaja and his entourage entered the Palace without the requisite permission from the Council, and their subsequent conduct caused significant embarrassment and a breach of the peace within the Palace grounds. “The Benin Traditional Council views this incident with the utmost gravity. The Palace is not a public thoroughfare or a location for frivolous content creation; it is the ancient and spiritual seat of the ...

Midlex Legal Firm Protest Non Accreditation Of Course In UBTH Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin    Midlex legal firm, Benin, has vowed to stand their ground with the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) for failing to secure accreditation for the Higher National Diploma (HND) for the department of Paramedic Technology under the institute of Health Sciences and Technology of the health institution. Speaking to Journalists in Benin city during a press conference/protest, the senior partner of the legal firm, Enyawuile Abednego, said it is painful to have allowed students to have put in five years of their life into a programme and at the end, the programme is not certified and they can’t be mobilized for their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. He said what the UBTH has done to the students who have graduated from their institution is deservice, consequently, the institution should pay each students N100 million as compensation for their wasted years. Ebedn...

TUESDAY FLAT OUT OPINION:City Boys And Ìjímèrè’s Battle Cry   By Suyi Ayodele (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, March 17, 2026) https://tribuneonlineng.com/city-boys-and-ijimeres-battle-cry/ Ìjímèrè, the small brown monkey, is counted among the wisest of the dry-nosed primates. Its resilience is legendary; its endurance unmatched. No other primate survives hardship with such stubborn patience.   Yet even Ìjímèrè has a weakness — hunger. When hunger becomes desperate and hope disappears, the creature does the unthinkable. As the elders say: when only the cheapest morsel remains in Ìjímèrè’s home, the palace of Alákedun, the monkey king, becomes the next target (Tí ó bá ti ku èko òníní sí ilé Ìjímèrè, ilé Alákedun di àjerun fún ọmọ òbo).    The short story that births the above saying goes thus: In the days of yore, Alákedun lived in affluence. Being the king over other Primates, the group subordinated their sovereignty to their king. The king ...

EDOHERMA Seeks Strategic Partnership's To Strengthen Healthcare Regulation In Edo By Iduozee Efe Paul Benin  The Edo State Health Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) is intensifying efforts to build strong institutional partnerships with professional bodies, government agencies and regulatory councils as part of measures to strengthen healthcare regulation and improve service delivery in the state. Speaking in an interview in Benin City, the Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Adesuwa Urhoghide, said collaboration at both state and national levels is critical for the effective implementation of the agency’s mandate. Urhoghide noted that as a newly established regulatory body, EDOHERMA is focused on laying a solid operational foundation through partnerships with key stakeholders across the health sector. According to her, engagements such as courtesy visits from professional associations provide opportunities for the agency to introduce its regulatory mandate,...

APC Members Protest Alleged Imposition of Non-Party Member as Ovia North-East Chairman ... Accuses Lucky Imasuen By Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  A group under the aegis of  Concerned Ovia North - Easth Voice, in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State has protested what it described as the imposition of a non-indigene and non-party member as the Executive Chairman  candidate of the council. The group who is an aggrieved members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) alleged that the move was being orchestrated by former deputy governor of the state, Lucky Imasuen, whom they accused of attempting to impose one Christopher Eriamatoe for the position. In a letter addressed to the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, and signed by Mr. Lugard Iyenoma and made available to Journalists in Benin, appealed for an urgent intervention to halt the alleged plan. According to the letter, “Mr. Christopher Eriamatoe is not a member of our great party and as such cannot...

NPFL26 : BENDEL INSURANCE FC DEFEAT KUN KHALIFAT FC 2-1 By Editor  Bendel Insurance Football Club,Saturday, defeated Kun Khalifat F.C of Owerri 2-1 in one of the Match Day 30 fixtures of the Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) played at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. Akpan Emmanuel gave the Benin Arsenals a flying start to the thrilling encounter, scoring in the 4th minute after his long range strike caught KunKalifat goalkeeper EJIOGU CHIJIOKE napping . Akpan's early breakthrough, no doubt was the Benin Arsenals' needed confidence booster as they  continued to dictate the pace despite the visitors tough tackles. Insurance players' composure and discipline paid off in the 41st minute when Kayode Oke tapped on Emmanuel Dung's line breaking pass to make it 2-0 for the host before half time. Emmanuel Dung’s dazzling run unsettled the highly physical and combative Khalifat defenders in a one- on -one situation before releasing the fine pass, making it easy...

 Genius Hub Has Trained More Than 100,000 Young People Over  Past Decade---Isimemen Whyte Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  A human capital development organisation, Genius Hub has onboard over 500 skilled professionals on a newly launched digital workforce platform, Betaawork in Edo State to connect verified workers with employers and organisations seeking their services. Founder and Group Managing Director of Genius Hub, Isimemen Whyte, made the statements during the unveiling of the platform in Benin, Edo state. The Managing Director described the platform as a digital marketplace designed to bridge the gap between skilled individuals and job opportunities. For  Whyte said the idea was created to tackle unemployment and expand access to dignified work by linking trained professionals directly with companies and organisations that require their services. She said that the body had previously relied on manual processes to match trained individuals with internship...

Edo NAWOJ Celebrates International Women's Day with Heartwarming Visit To Home of the Elderly By Editor  The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Edo State Chapter, marked the 2026 International Women's Day celebration with a charitable visit and gift presentation to the Catholic Home of the Elderly, St Paul's Catholic Church, Airport Road, Benin City.  The event was part of the association's activities to commemorate the day, themed "Give to Gain". The Chairperson of NAWOJ, Comrade Habiba Sam, led a delegation of EXCO members and association members on the visit, presenting food items and toiletries to the elderly residents.  In her remarks, Comrade Sam expressed the association's desire to show love and care to the elderly, stating, "We are pleased to be in your presence to mark this year's celebration with you, knowing that you are in your twilight years where you can hardly be seen. We hope our visit brings hope and go...

Enabulele Commends Sportsville Nomination, Reaffirms Commitment To Transforming Edo Sports By Editor  Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele has applauded the organizers of the prestigious Sportsville Special Recognition Awards for nominating him in the Visionary Leadership Category. In a statement issued by his media aide, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele expressed deep appreciation to the organizers for considering him worthy of the recognition. The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission said the nomination serves as a strong motivation to continue working tirelessly for the advancement of sports development in Edo State and Nigeria at large. According to him, “I am deeply honoured and grateful to the organizers of the Sportsville Special Recognition Awards for this nomination in the Visionary Leadership Category. It is truly humbling to be considered among respected sports administrators who have contributed immensely to the growth of sports in our country.” Enabu...

Okpebholo Directs Contractors To Work Round the Clock To Beat Rainy Season Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has directed contractors handling road construction projects across the state to work day and night to mitigate the impact of the approaching rainy season, which could slow down the pace of ongoing works. The governor issued the directive during an inspection tour of ongoing road projects, including Mechanic Road in Egor and Catholic Charismatic Renewal Road in Ugbiyoko. He was accompanied by the Special Adviser on Project Monitoring, Engr. Phoebe Williams-Bello. Okpebholo said the state government would intensify monitoring of construction sites to ensure contractors accelerate work and meet stipulated completion timelines before heavy rains fully set in. According to him, the rainy season has already begun, making it imperative for contractors to increase the pace of construction activities to avoid disruptions. “Although the rainy...

Echoes of 2nd Niger Delta Games: Little Esohe Obtains Favour In Sight Of Governor Okpebholo  By Editor  The second Niger Delta Games has come and gone but team Edo athletes and officials have continued to reap the benefits of their impressive performance and finishing tops in games hosted by the state. On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Executive Governor of the state, Senator Monday Okpebholo accorded the victorious team Edo a grand reception at the Government House Benin City, in recognition of their impressive outing and the enduring sacrifices the team made to bring honour to the state after such honour had in time past eluded the heartbeat state for about 24 years despite the state government previously committing huge resources into sports development programmes. One of the most touching highlights of the reception was when the Governor showed compassion on Team Edo’s youngest athlete, Esohe Mfon Shadrach, who won a Bronze medal in the Chess event at the competi...

Gov Okpebholo Commissions Light, Heavy Duty Equipment To Solve Bad Roads Across The State By Editor  Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has again reassured of his administration commitment to uplifting the standard of living and improved facilities in the state. The Governor made this known at the Commissioning of the newly procured equipment for the maintenance of roads across Edo State at the Ministry of works along Sapele road in Benin City. He noted that for many years, Edo people have endured the burden of poor roads, leading to death, higher transportation costs, preventable accidents, slower movement of goods and services, and missed economic opportunities.                                                                 He added that the event marks a very important step in the commitment of ...

Gov Okpebholo Hosts Victorious Team Edo, Extols Enabulele As State Celebrates Historic Niger Delta Games Triumph By Editor  Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday hosted the victorious Team Edo following their historic performance at the 2nd Niger Delta Games, tagged Edo 2026.  The reception at the New Festival Hall of Government House brought together senior government officials, including Deputy Governor, Rt Hon. Dennis Idahosa, Secretary to the State Government Barr. Musa Ikhilor, Head of Service Anthony Okungbowa, commissioners, and other top functionaries. Governor Okpebholo lauded the athletes and officials for fulfilling his earlier pledge that Edo State would not only host but also win the games. He singled out the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, for his exemplary leadership. “I warmly extend my heartfelt appreciation to Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele for this remarkable achievement. I h...

Gov Okpebholo’s Industrial Drive Attracts 100MW Power Plant, LNG Project To Edo By Editor  Efforts by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to accelerate industrialisation and attract strategic investments to the state have begun to yield results as construction of a 100-megawatt power plant and a 300 metric tonnes per day Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility has commenced at the Taihu Industrial Park in Ologbo Community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area. The projects, being developed by Taihu Industry Park Ologbo Company Limited, a subsidiary of the China Clean Energy Technology Company (CCETC) Group, are expected to boost energy supply, power industries and strengthen Edo State’s industrial base. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony of the projects, which was led by the governor on Monday March 9, 2026, the Managing Director of Taihu Industry Park Ologbo Company Limited, Mr. Jiang Fan, said the investments will support industrial growth, energise commu...

TUESDAY FLAT OUT OPINION:Daniel Bwala: Of Context, lying, And Denial   By Suyi Ayodele (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, March 10, 2026) https://tribuneonlineng.com/daniel-bwala-of-context-lying-and-denial/ The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates warned that lies are not harmless distortions of reality; they are assaults on truth itself. Falsehood, he argued, is destructive because it murders truth and corrupts the moral order. Permit me to use his exact words, to wit: “The punishment for a liar is not being believed, even when telling the truth.” His disciple, Plato, carried the argument further.   In The Republic, Plato cautioned that the gravest danger to society comes when those entrusted with public responsibility lose their fidelity to truth. When leaders manipulate truth, the foundations of public trust collapse.   These classical insights provide a useful entry point into the recent outing of Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Media and Publi...