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Okpebholo Chairs Stakeholders’ Meeting On Power Fracas, Calls For Broader Discussion  By Editor:07065173672-whatapps line  Governor Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday presided over a crucial stakeholders’ meeting with key players in the electricity sector in Edo State, following a peaceful protest in Benin City over power supply and billing concerns recently. Addressing participants, Governor Okpebholo said the issues raised were complex and could not be resolved in isolation, stressing the need for a broader engagement involving all critical actors in the power value chain. It will be recalled that the governor yesterday had made an appeal to protesting youths that a meeting of stakeholders would held. The Governor said, “We need to call for a larger stakeholders’ meeting. I can see that we cannot get a solution now. Every reasonable person should understand that BEDC is not generating power. They are service providers. We need to also look at that aspect.” The Governor,...

APC Congress:Newly Elected Edo APC Executive Endorses Tinubu, Okpebholo for Second Terms By Editor  The newly elected executive of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, led by Jarrett Tenebe, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Monday Okpebholo for second terms in office, citing what it described as their outstanding performance. Delegates of the party from the 192 wards across Edo State on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, converged on the Sir Victor Uwaifo Hub, Benin City, to elect new executive members. In a unanimous voice affirmation, the delegates returned the 36-member state executive, led by Tenebe, for another four-year term. In his acceptance speech, Tenebe said the re-elected executive had formally endorsed President Tinubu and Governor Okpebholo for second terms, noting that both leaders have demonstrated strong performance and improved the lives of Nigerians and Edo residents. Tenebe also announced the endorsement of former E...

TUESDAY FLAT OUT OPINION:Remi Tinubu And Itsekiri’s Egbele-Ekokimiyo   By Suyi Ayodele (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, March 3, 2026) https://tribuneonlineng.com/remi-tinubu-and-itsekiris-egbele-ekokimiyo/ Ìyàwó mi tí mo féràn - My wife who I love so much Te ló ti m'órí mi s'ábé - But you said she has subdued me Sé e mo ohun tí mo rí lára rè- Do you folks know what I saw in her Tí mo fi yan l'ayò mi ni – Before I chose her as my favourite Aya t'ó ún m'únu mi dùn – A wife that gives me joy Tí kò tú àsírí mi f'áyé gbó – And does not expose my secrets to the world to hear Tí mo na gbe gègè bí eyin – If I handle her delicately like an egg Sé ó ye kó l'éjó – Should that bring controversy   The above lyrics are by an Islamic Gospel musician, Alhaji Abdul Kabir Bukola Alayande, who goes by the stage name, “Ere Asalatu.” The thematic preoccupation is to disabuse the notion that once a man loves his wife very dearly, the woman must have hyp...

Monday Lines 2 OPINION:PDP, APC Are Mere Jerseys By Lasisi Olagunju (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 02 March, 2026).  Journalist arrived at the Government House with a proverb on his tongue.  “Your Excellency,” he began after the courtesies, notebook open, “in Yoruba, there is a word: Apanimáyọdà.” The APC governor smiled faintly. “The one who kills without unsheathing a sword.”  “Exactly,” the journalist said. “A + pa + ni + má + yọ + idà—the agent who destroys without drawing blood. No blade flashes, yet the opponent falls. I remembered that word when the president said last Wednesday while breaking fast with senators that he was accused of killing opposition whereas he had no gun; that he was not coercing defections to the APC. Yet governors, senators, state lawmakers keep crossing over. No shots fired. Still, the opposition dissolves, like salt in the rain.” The governor leaned back, untroubled. “You are suggesting invisible warfare?”  “...

Monday Lines 2 OPINION:PDP, APC Are Mere Jerseys By Lasisi Olagunju (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 02 March, 2026).  Journalist arrived at the Government House with a proverb on his tongue.  “Your Excellency,” he began after the courtesies, notebook open, “in Yoruba, there is a word: Apanimáyọdà.” The APC governor smiled faintly. “The one who kills without unsheathing a sword.”  “Exactly,” the journalist said. “A + pa + ni + má + yọ + idà—the agent who destroys without drawing blood. No blade flashes, yet the opponent falls. I remembered that word when the president said last Wednesday while breaking fast with senators that he was accused of killing opposition whereas he had no gun; that he was not coercing defections to the APC. Yet governors, senators, state lawmakers keep crossing over. No shots fired. Still, the opposition dissolves, like salt in the rain.” The governor leaned back, untroubled. “You are suggesting invisible warfare?”  “...

Monday Lines 1 OPINION:The War Of Hubris In Iran By Lasisi Olagunju (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 02 March, 2026).  Nigerians when they cry, even the bereaved gets scared. Because they are an impossible people; everything divides them. The Iranian crisis is the latest divider. I see Trump supporters across the Middle Belt and the South. I read anger across parts of Nigeria's Muslim North. Some who once applauded the brutal, deadly suppression of Shiites in Kaduna (even unleashing street mobs on their corpses) now rage that the arch-enemy has killed a Shiite supreme leader in Iran. Hubris sits in the house as ‘Stand Straight,’ while its servant walks the world as ‘The Unbending.’ Imperfect translation of a perfect Yoruba saying. But that is the simple story of America and Iran — of Donald Trump and Ali Khamenei — and the collision of pride that has brought the world to the perilous moment which started on Saturday. The war that began on Saturday was unnec...

NPFL26 MD28 : Insurance Defeat Ikorodu City 4-0 In Benin  Bendel Insurance Football Club , Sunday produced a spectacular and dominant display against visiting Ikorodu City, thrashing the  Lagos boys 4-0 in the match day 28 of the Nigeria Premier Football League. Young Striker Alex Oweifaleya showed character and strength as he bagged his first hat trick in the premier league football. Alex opened scoring for the Benin Arsenals in the 15th minute of play to provide the needed bost his side who returned from Nasarawa Utd without a point. Insurance mercurial midfielder Udom Wisdom doubled the in the 24th minute before Alex made it 3-0 in the 27th. The Benin Arsenals went into the halftime break fulfilled after their powerful response and revenge against the Lagosians who pipped them 1-0 in their first round encounter in Lagos. On their return for the remaining half , the game looked balance as the visitors however came out stronger but the hosts proved ready and well ...