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Over 430 Benefit From Fifth Aaron Ponuwei Ebelo Foundation Medical Outreach In Edo Localities  By Editor    The fifth edition of the Aaron Ponuwei Ebelo Foundation’s free medical outreach held in Zide and Madagbayo communities in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State during the Easter celebration with over 430 residents benefiting from the medical outreach   The two-day free medical outreach, which held from April 4 to April 5, 2026, featured over 35 medical personnel, who conducted various tests such as blood sugar level, HIV, Hepatitis B and C, blood pressure, weight checks, eye examinations, optical dispensing, and medical consultations.   Appropriate medications were also provided to beneficiaries, while those with cases requiring further medical attentions were given referrals to the General Hospital at Iguobazuwa, the administrative headquarters of the Ovia South-west Local Government Area, and other hospitals where they could get ...

Monday Lines 2 OPINION:Point-And-Kill Politics By Lasisi Olagunju (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 6 April, 2026).  Anyone who has watched a hunting party in action will understand what is going on. What we have is a hunting expedition: beaters scour the bush, flushing the political parties—like duikers—towards INEC and the courts, where gunmen are properly positioned to take the killer shots.  The PDP is in Bello Turji’s captivity; the ADC is grappling with Unknown Gunmen; Seriake Dickson’s NDC is being dragged into the àbíkú forest; Accord and the SDP are closely watched by armed, sleeper-cell court cases. Other parties are peaceful because they are well-behaved neutered courtiers in the palace. In 2026 Nigeria, opposition parties are food for the gods. Like fish in a point-and-kill pond, their days are troubled, nasty, numbered and short. “Yesterday, I attended the most high-level caucus meeting with the NWC of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ...

Monday Lines 1 OPINION: 27 Lives ÷ 10 Minutes By Lasisi Olagunju (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 6 April, 2026).  “They chased us away from our farms. We thought it would soon be over. Now, they have also chased us away from our homes, from our businesses. Can you see? Ehn. Can you see? Can you see? Houses locked. Nobody. Oro-Ago District, Oke Oyan, Kajola—everywhere. This is how they are deserted now. It is a very pathetic situation.” I heard the above in a five-minute, forty-six-second video —a save-our-soul message soaked in tears. An old university classmate sent it to me on Saturday night. Where I come from, every human experience has its bucket of proverbs. “Ẹmọ́ kú, ojú ọ̀pó dí; àfẹ̀rìmọ̀jò kú, ẹnu ìsà ń sọ̀fọ̀” (When the bush rat dies, its path is overtaken by weeds; when the striped ground mouse dies, its burrow mourns). If you are alive, your father’s compound is expected to be free of grass. These ones are not dead yet, but their parlours have s...

Festus Alenkhe: A unique Journalist Of High Repute And A man Of Many Parts By Editor  The path to excellence in crime reportage is often fraught with unforeseen peril, yet Festus Alenkhe has undauntedly confronted the hazards of the profession with dogged resolve, his determination unshaken by the lurking shadows of the criminal underworld. His unflinching courage and unyielding perseverance have seen him through the most harrowing circumstances, as he fearlessly delved into the heart of criminal operations, unearthing the truth and presenting it to the world with unparalleled lucidity and depth. As the esteemed Assistant General Manager, News and Defence and Security Chief of Edo Broadcasting Service, and the revered Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Edo State Council, Comrade Festus Alenkhe has carved a legacy as one of the most formidable and respected crime reporters of our time. Fearlessly navigating the treacherous terrain of the criminal underworld, F...

‎Edo State Sports Commission Chairman Receives SPORTSVILLE Leadership Award  ‎ ‎... Enabulele Dedicates Award To Gov Okpebholo,Edo Athletes, Coaches  ‎ ‎ ‎The Executive Chairman,Edo State Sports Commission Hon Amadin Desmond Enabulele on Friday, April 3,2026 received the Sportsville Leadership Award. The award is in recognition of his pragmatic leadership style and achievements  within a short period of time he has been at the helms. ‎ ‎Receiving the Visionary Leadership award at the prestigious Lagos Country Club on Friday evening during the 6th SV Award Ceremony,the Edo State Sports Commission boss expressed gratitude to the organizers of the prestigious sports awards, Sportsville Communications Ltd for the recognition. ‎ ‎Enabulele dedicated the award to the Governor of Edo State Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo who gave him the opportunity to contribute his quota to sports development in Edo State. He also dedicated the award to his board members,Edo...

Gov Okpebholo Preaches Unity, Hope As Christians Celebrate Easter By Editor  The Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called for unity, hope, and renewed faith among Christians in Edo State and across Nigeria as they celebrate Easter, marking the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In his Easter message, the Governor described the season as a sacred period that embodies the virtues of sacrifice, love, hope, and redemption.  He urged Christians to reflect deeply on the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life exemplified humility, selflessness, and strong faith. Governor Okpebholo noted that Easter serves as a reminder of the triumph of light over darkness and life over death, encouraging citizens to remain hopeful and resilient in the face of present challenges.  He called on the people of Edo State to embrace unity, peace, and mutual respect, irrespective of religious or ethnic differences. The Governor further reassured Edo residen...

CRPP Chairman Counters Afegbua Over Okpebholo Poor Performance In Edo  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  National Chairman, Coalition of Registered Political Parties CRPP, Dr Samson Isibor, and Commissioner for Communication and Strategy, Prince Kaseem Afegbua's have been in loggerhead over the poor performance of Edo state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo. This come as a result of the press statement issued by Dr Samson Isibor accusing the state government for not being able to address the hardship Edo people is suffering and therefore called for governor resignation. According to Isibor in a separate press statement, said CRPP stands by it words that Governor Okpebholo has not performed despite the huge funds received from the federation account which amounted to billions of naira in security votes and increased Internally Generated Revenue IGR.  "CRPP refers to Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Strategy, Prince Kaseem Afegbua's prompt response in defens...