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Monday Lines 1 Absurd Wars, Absurd Lords  By Lasisi Olagunju  (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 17 November, 2025).   “Don’t fight Man,” said Lion to his Cub, but the Cub didn’t listen. The Cub went looking for Man. He saw a Bull. “Are you Man?”  “No, I bear Man’s yoke.” Next he saw a Horse. “Are you Man?”  “No, Man rides me.” Then he saw someone splitting logs with wedges: a Man!  “Fight me, Man!” said the Cub.  “I will! But first, help me split this log.” When the Cub put his paws in the crack, Man knocked out the wedge, trapping the Cub’s paws. The Cub finally pulled loose and went home with bloody paws. Lesson learnt. The author of that story is ancient storyteller, Aesop. He is believed to have lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 564 BCE. Thousands of years, yet his wisdom endures. American writer and writing instructor, Laura Gibbs, curates and retells the stories in uncountable numbers. If you like to fight, read...

Monday Lines 2 Why My English Speaks Yoruba  By Lasisi Olagunju  (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 17 November, 2025).  "You taught me language, and my profit on it / Is, I know how to curse" (William Shakespeare: 'The Tempest'). The Nigerian government and the Nigerian Academy of Letters are fighting over which language to use in training our kids. In a recent decision, the government cancelled the language policy which said the first six years of a child’s schooling should be delivered in the language of their local environment. The government probably felt that English is the language of our masters, its owner, so, it cancelled the extant policy rooted in the mother-tongue. It has ordered that henceforth English is the sole language of instruction at all levels of education in the country. William Shakespeare's fecundity sows seeds in all fields. He has this passage of lamentation in Richard II: "The language I have learnt these for...

Alleged Genocide: CRPP National Chairman, Dr. Isibor Supports Trump's Claim Iduozee Paul, Benin  The national chairman, Coalition of Registered Political Party, CRPP, Dr. Samson Isibor has said that the claim of a christian Genocide in Nigeria by the US President, Donald Trump is true. Dr. Isibor said, the whole world knows that this incident happened in Plateau, Benue and part of Nasarawa and Taraba that are Christian dominated states, apart from Borno where they migrated from, the boko haram people; were they started from.  He  said “Where you killed three to five persons at a time, it is becoming a genocide, not to talk of where you killed hundreds of people at a go.” “It was a real genocide and the thing is migrating to the south, go to Kwara now, more than ten towns have been desolate. “Those who are saying Trump is lying, he is not lying. I’m ready to come out to testify, I am a stakeholder.” he stated. He blamed the killings on muslim militant groups su...

‎ ‎Ex Bendel Insurance Striker  Bassey Joins His Ancestors ...As Edo FA, Bendel Insurance Honour Late Football Hero With Novelty Match  By Editor  ‎ ‎ ‎The journey of Ex Bendel Insurance FC striker late Mfon Bassey to his eternal place of rest began today in Benin City as his Ex Bendel Insurance colleagues, Coaches in the Edo State Sports Commission, friends and family members with Edo FA officials converge at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium to pay their last respect to the late top scorer. ‎ ‎As early as 8.00 AM,the main bowl of the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium was already opened and made ready as approved by the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission Hon Amadin Desmond Enabulele for the novelty match between Ex-Bendel Insurance Stars and Edo State Sports Commission coaches as well as the lying in state supervised by the Edo Football Association Board led by Fred Newton Erhunmwunsee. ‎ ‎The novelty match between football colleagues and friends of late...

Firm Launches Legold Media Community To Empower, Harness Youths Talent In Edo  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Legold Assets LTD today officially launched the Legold Media Community, a new creative hub designed to train, empower, and develop content creators, media professionals, and young talents across Nigeria. The initiative aims to build a strong digital workforce that will support the company’s media operations while providing opportunities for aspiring and established creators to grow through training, collaboration, and mentorship. Speaking at the event, the MD/CEO, Mr Oladele Ogundele highlighted the company’s vision to empower youth and strengthen digital innovation in Nigeria, and rolled out five years blueprint for the media community.  The coordinated  of the media community and the Director of Operations and Strategy, Mr. Patrick Obeto, said becoming a content creator,  offered various merits, such as expressing your creativity, building a pers...

One Year Of Sports Excellence Under Governor Okpebholo’s Leadership By Editor  The Edo State Sports Commission has celebrated one year of steady progress and transformation under the leadership of His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Governor of Edo State. The past year has seen significant reforms, innovation, and achievements across all levels of sports in the state. Led by Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, the Commission has revived Edo’s sporting heritage and re-established the state as a dominant force in Nigerian sports — fulfilling Governor Okpebholo’s vision of a vibrant, talent-driven, and development-oriented sports ecosystem. At the 2025 National Youth Games in Asaba, Team Edo achieved its best performance yet, finishing among the top teams with 33 gold, 18 silver, and 28 bronze medals. The state also finished third at the maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo, winning 89 medals, and recorded a 302-medal haul at the 22nd National Sports Fe...

Anniversary: Gov Okpebholo Praises Edo's Rebirth ...Reels Out Transformational Achievements Across Key Sect Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday delivered a landmark anniversary address that resonated with optimism, gratitude, and renewed determination, as he marked one year of purposeful, people-centered governance in Edo State.  Speaking before a distinguished audience in Benin City, the Governor declared that his administration had “restored hope, rebuilt institutions, and renewed the people’s confidence in government,” while reaffirming his commitment to deepening reforms across all sectors of the State’s economy. Governor Okpebholo, whose address formed the highlight of a grand commemorative event, spoke with a tone of humility and resolve, reflecting on a journey that began with daunting challenges but has now evolved into a story of courage, reform, and measurable transformation.  “Today’s celebration,” he began, “is not just...