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Tension As UK-Based Influencer Demands Apology From Don Pedro Obaseki By Our Reporter A UK-based Nigerian social media influencer, Osagie Aifuwa, has issued a two-week ultimatum to Nollywood filmmaker, Don Pedro Obaseki, demanding a public retraction and apology over comments he allegedly made following a recent reconciliation meeting in Benin City. Osagie, in a press statement released on Tuesday, condemned what he described as “highly irresponsible and divisive remarks” reportedly made by Obaseki while addressing individuals who had previously assaulted him in December 2025. The incident relates to an attack said to have occurred during a football game, allegedly led by Osaze Adun. Members of the group were later reported to have visited Obaseki’s residence to seek forgiveness. According to accounts circulating on social media, Obaseki, after granting pardon, allegedly urged the group to refrain from violence against members of the Benin ethnic group but was also quoted a...

Momoh Appeals To Regional Development Commissions To Prioritize Roads, Bridges Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin    The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, has issued directives to regional development commissions not to pick up fresh projects without completing the already existing ones. He also advised them against duplication of efforts and inter-agency rivalry among the development commissions, insisting that “this has to stop.” The Minister gave the warning in Benin city , Edo state at the opening of a two-day sectoral retreat for the leadership team of the ministry, boards and management of the seven regional development commissions and national assembly members with the theme: Fresh Ideas to Unlock the Potentials of the Region. Abubakar, while reminding the regional development commissions why President Bola Tinubu established an additional development commissions, said “this bold initiative is not anchored in geo-political considerations but on a strate...

ESSC Boss, Enabulele Commends Edo Queens’ Impressive Victory ... Extols Super Six Qualification The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has commended Edo Queens Football Club for their outstanding performance following a convincing 2-0 victory over Naija Ratels FC of Abuja in Matchday 15 of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership. In a statement issued by his Media Aide, Edoko Wilson Edoko, shortly after the encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Enabulele described the team’s qualification for the Super Six as a testament to their resilience, discipline, and unwavering commitment to excellence. “I am highly impressed with the performance of Edo Queens. This victory and qualification for the Super Six reflect the hard work, determination, and team spirit that define this great squad,” he said. Enabulele specifically praised the goal scorers, Inyang Esther and Doosuur Atume, for their clinical fin...

An Earthquake Which Redefines Edo Central Political Landscape By Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele PhD Edo Central’s political terrain shifted decisively this Tuesday as former Senator Clifford Ordia and ex-House of Representatives member Joseph Edionwele formally exited the very depleted Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), in a development that immediately reconfigured alliances across Esanland and beyond. The announcement, made at a densely packed political gathering at Eguare Primary School in Irrua, the heartbeat of Esan politics, unfolded against a charged atmosphere of chants, solidarity songs, and repeated declarations that “Edo is shining". This was the slogan that echoed through the venue as APC stalwarts and supporters waved party colours and danced in procession from Usugbenu Junction to the event ground. What began as a routine political reception for decampees quickly evolved into a symbolic realignment of influence in Edo Centr...

Okpebholo Insists President Tinubu Believes In Nigeria’s Future  ... As Edo Governor Hands Over Rebuilt Ekpoma Shops, Rewards Fire Victims Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a man that believes in the future of Nigeria, as he demonstrated his administration’s commitment to development by handing over rebuilt shops destroyed in the January fire incident in Ekpoma and rewarding affected victims. The governor made the remark in Ekpoma and Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, during the inauguration of ward and local government coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and a defection rally, where he highlighted the impact of the Federal Government’s economic reforms. The event held at Eguare Public field in Irrua, witnessed the official defection by major opposition political party into the All Progressive Congress (APC). Notable politicians who led the groups included Sen Clifford Ordia, Hon. Joe Edionwele, Chief...

Alleged 25 Million Petrol Theft: NNPC Witness Turns Against MT Ostria Others By Editor  Citing Ireporter Online, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, called its second prosecution witness in the ongoing trial involving the vessel MT Ostria and three others over the alleged theft of 25,354,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Retail Limited. TV Networks & Stations The case is being heard before Justice Mojisola Dada at the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos. The defendants, MT Ostria, Captain Raymundo A. Panaligam, Chief Officer Roneno Villarin, and Vincent Wayas, were earlier arraigned on October 29, 2025, by the anti-graft agency on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing. The charges are said to contravene Sections 411 and 280 and are punishable under Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. During the ...

Humiliation:  Obaseki Shares Tears, Forgives Assaulters In Edo ...Says He Is Not An Enemy Of Palace  Pedro Obaseki, a cousin to former Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has asserted that he has forgiven those who assaulted him on December 28, 2025, at Uwa Primary School in Benin City, describing the decision as a necessary step towards unity and healing in Edo State. While forgiving his assaulters Pedro Obaseki was seen sharing tears in a video circulating in the social media. It would be recalled that Pedro Obaseki was reportedly attacked by a group of youths allegedly led by Osaze Adun also known as (Kapuepue) while playing football at the school.  The incident, which drew widespread condemnation, saw the 60-year-old stripped and forced to walk several kilometres to the Palace of the Oba of Benin. Addressing a gathering at his residence in Benin City when the assailants visited to seek forgiveness, Obaseki said although the incident left him de...