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NPFL25: Enaruna Rescues Bendel Insurance As Nasarawa UTD Snatch Point In Benin  Bendel Insurance  forward Michael Enaruna has proven once again that he still has a lot to offer his home club as he came from the bench to rescue a point for his side against Nasarawa United in the  2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League match-day 34 clash at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin,  The Benin Arsenal, against the expectations of the home fans were trailing the visiting Solid Miners on Sunday, following a breakthrough goal scored by Abubakar Garba in the 42nd minute of the encounter in Benin.  The visitors showed  resilience and determination as they aimed to capitalize on the noticeable weakness on the side of Bendel Insurance who have now dropped four points at home in two consecutive games. Coach Greg Ikhenoba had to do the needful by introducing Enaruna in the place of Moses Ajiboye on resumption of the second half. Michael Enaruna made his presenc...

TUESDAY FLAT OUT Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, The North And Our Votes By Suyi Ayodele (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, April 22, 2025) https://tribuneonlineng.com/hakeem-baba-ahmed-the-north-and-our-votes/  "We have released Northern Nigeria from the leading strings of the treasury. The promising and well conducted youth is now on allowance on his own and is about to effect an alliance with a southern lady of means. I have issued the special licence, and Sir Frederick Lugard will perform the ceremony. May the union be fruitful and the couple constant." That was Lord Lewis Harcourt, British Secretary of State for the Colonies on the decision to amalgamate Northern and Southern Nigeria on January 1, 1914.  Those who created Nigeria clearly made the North the husband and the South, the wife. In Africa, the husband is the head and driver of the home. We see and feel this each time the North has to deal with the South on matters of power and resources. The latest i...

Easter: Gov. Okpebholo Preaches Peace, Love, Unity Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo, has extended warm greetings and heartfelt best wishes to all Edo State residents, both at home and in the diaspora, on the joyous occasion of Easter. In his message, Governor Okpebholo reflected on the profound significance of Easter, marking the triumph of hope over despair and the power of sacrifice and renewal.  He emphasized that the spirit of Easter resonates deeply with the values of unity, love, and resilience that define the people of Edo State. "As we celebrate this sacred season, let us be reminded of the enduring lessons of Easter: the importance of compassion, forgiveness, and the unwavering belief in a brighter future," Governor Okpebholo stated.  "Just as Easter signifies a new beginning, so too do we, as a State, continue to strive for progress, development, and a more prosperous future for all our citizens." The Governor ...

Easter: Dr. Azemhe Rejoices In The Celebration Of Jesus Christ  By Ngozika Aniebo  The philanthropic Candidate of the NNPP in the last Edo State Governorship Election of September 2024 has expressed joy and hope in the resurrection of Jesus, reminding everyone of the hope and new life that Easter offers. "As we celebrate Easter, we rejoice in the celebration of Jesus Christ, a beacon of hope and new life. His victory over death remind us that even in the face of adversities hope and renewal are possible" he said. Speaking to his media team in Benin, the capital city of Edo State, "My fellow Edolites and Nigerians, the resurrection of Christ is not just a historic event, just as Christ arose from the grave, so can we overcome every challenges and difficulties in our State and Nation and embrace a brighter future ". He went further to remind all, the importance of unity, love and service. May we work together to build a stronger, more prosperous Edo State ...

Easter: NUJ Head, Alenkhe's Greets Christians Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists,  Edo state Council, Comrade Festus Alenkhe has sent a message of felicitations to all Christians and non Christians alike on the celebration of Easter which solidified Christianity in the world today. In the message,  Comrade Festus Alenkhe  said Easter celebration bring new beginning,  hope and the promise of renewed life. The statement said the moment is a reflection on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, expressions of joy , gratitude and love. The statement said the Cross that was carried by Jesus Christ was very heavy but He carried it to wipe away our sins adding that the resurrection is  a proof that the Joy of everyone will be sustained with the statement " lt ls Finished".  Comrade Alenkhe recalled Acts chapter  13 verse 30 where God raised Jesus Christ from the dead and made the tomb to be empty and pointed o...

Criminal Invasion In Edo : The Police, Stealing Foreigners, The Game Of Orders Eben Enasco Reporting. The Nigeria Police Force was primarily established during the colonial era to maintain order and suppress dissent against British rule. It was later used to maintain internal security and support other government agencies. While the initial purpose was order maintenance, the police force has been criticized for its historical involvement in political events and its role in suppressing dissent. These actions from the Nigeria Police Force since independence,  has led to criticism of its performance and the need for reform.  The police's ineffectiveness in combating crime lately in Edo State and other parts of the country, is a complex issue that requires a multifaceted approach. A few things have hindered the clinical policing in the states, including; The Police itself, Government Disparity, Stealing Foreigners, and The Game Of Orders from superiors with interests. ...

Monday Lines  The President Is My Brother, I Shall Not Talk... By Lasisi Olagunju  (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 21 April, 2025).  I found myself inventing the above verse as today's headline. The verse came sounding like "The Lord is my shepherd/ I Shall not want..." The twenty-third Psalm. Yesterday was Easter Sunday; today is Easter Monday. All Judases are shamed. Life here is bitter as brine. The green pastures are withered. The still waters are poisoned. More and more, victims fall in undeclared wars in Benue and Plateau. Terrorists rebrand and relaunch in Borno and Niger and Zamfara. The Commander-in-Chief is absent in flesh, in body and soul. But I must be quiet, because the president is my brother. Some twenty-something years ago, one of us (I can't remember who the person was) blurted out a question: “The name of your governor, 'Alamiyeseigha', reads like a tongue-twisting clause. What does it mean?" Our guest was the ...