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TUESDAY FLAT OUT Opinion: Hope, Hurt And The Coming Elections   By Suyi Ayodele (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, May 12, 2026) https://tribuneonlineng.com/hope-hurt-and-the-coming-elections/   Alexander Pope (1688–1744), the 18th-century English poet and satirist, is known for his numerous famous quotes from his works. However, the one believed to be his most famous is the one referred to as Alexander’s ‘Ninth Beatitude.’ It was part of his October 6, 1727 letter to John Gay (1685-1732), a fellow Tory satirist and member of the Scriblerus Club. In that famous correspondence, Alexander quipped: “Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” The poet, regarded as the second most quoted writer in English after Shakespeare, gave the advice while relating his numerous disappointments in America after leaving Zimbabwe for the so-called God’s Own country! He wrote in the opening paragraph of the famous letter thus: “Yes, of all the ...

Dream Fulfilled As Chief Bob-Izua Purchases Rolls Royce, Jaguar, Others Worth N2 Billion  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Ayobahan of Benin Kingdom, Chief John Osamede Adun, has stated that, took him 30 years of hard work and dream before he was able to purchase his Rolls Royce 2013 model. Chief Adun also known as Bob-Izua made the statements when he hosted family, friends and associates in a lavish reception after he received the four cars that he bought recently in his residence in Benin city. The prominent Benin Chief and a Benin based transporter said he is very happy to acquire the four cars, which he said will be used in various occasions. Bob-Izua conglomerate said the Rolls Royce 2013 model will be used to attend palace activities. "I call you people to my house to come and celebrate with me because of the new cars, I bought. I am very happy today, I have been dreaming of having this Rolls Royce 2013 model, 30 years ago.  "I will drive the car...

Monday Lines 2 OPINION: A dream Of Nigeria By Lasisi Olagunju (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 11 May, 2026).  Monday morning on the pulpit can be very surreal. Today's lesson is from Camara Laye's 'A Dream of Africa', a 1966 novel of prophecy, the black man and his future. A young man called Fatoman returns for a two-week vacation in Guinea after six years of exile in Paris. He returns to a country whose idea of mystery and power "are no longer to be found where they used to be"; a nation badly fissured by violent partisan politics.  Crestfallen, he goes to his goldsmith father who has lost his trade to wooden objects that lack spirits. Fatoman's father gives him a sacred white ball of cowrie shells. Father tells son: "Put that inside your pillow-case tonight and ask God yourself to enlighten you about the future of our native land."  Then he sleeps and in an all-night dream the young man finds himself in prison. He sees...

Monday Lines 1 OPINION: Awolowo: Legacies and prophecies By Lasisi Olagunju (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 11 May, 2026).  An old firm of architects with a rich history of project design and delivery sent a letter to the Sierra Leonean government on September 15, 1960. In that letter, the firm listed some of the projects it was handling in Nigeria. The multi-storey building called Cocoa House in Ibadan was on that list. But the story of Cocoa House began long before that letter was written. The 26-storey structure did not emerge as an idle elephant on Ibadan’s skyline. It was Obafemi Awolowo’s answer to the need for a total-package commercial edifice. The architects described it as a multipurpose venture “aimed at providing office space as well as leisure facilities through a nightclub, swimming pool and cinema complex.” That perhaps explains why the skyscraper came with a roof garden and has in its shadows, what the Transnational Architecture Group descr...

Gov Okpebholo Leads Dignitaries To Thanksgiving Service For Edo Deputy Governor’s Late Mother Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Sunday led a host of dignitaries to a Special Thanksgiving Service held in honour of late Esther Imaguomwanruo Idahosa, mother of the Deputy Governor of the State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa. The thanksgiving service, organised for the matriarch of the Idahosa family, took place at Living Faith Church, Sapele Road, Benin City, and drew prominent personalities from across the state. Governor Okpebholo’s presence at the solemn gathering underscored the solidarity and support of the Edo State Government with the Deputy Governor and the Idahosa family during the period of remembrance and thanksgiving for the life and legacy of the departed matriarch, who passed away at the age of 95. Among dignitaries present at the service were the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa; former Governor of Edo State, Chief Lucky Igbinedion; former D...

2027: APC Executives In Owan  Reject Speaker’s Third Term Bid …… Tenders Apology, Recognized Chief Lucky Ohimai As Leader Of APC Owan West By Editor  SABOGIDDA-ORA : The ward executives of All Progressive Congress in Owan West have rejected the third bid of Speaker Edo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Blessing Agbebaku The ward executives members from ward 1-11 of the party rejected the term bid in a meeting held at Chief Lucky Ohimai’s residence in Sabogidda Ora,Owan West LGA The speaker , Hon Blessing Agbebaku earlier before the enlarge meeting of the ward executives made peace with the leaders and members of All Progressive Congress where he apologized to the leaders , executives and members of the party as well as recognized the leadership of High Chief Lucky Ohimai (Tarex) This meeting and recognition by the Speaker have finally put to rest the strained relations among key party leaders Speaking at the meeting, Rt Hon Blessing Agbebaku said he was at the reside...

NUJ Mourns ITV/Radio Correspondent Kingsley Uchegbu, Expressed Deep Sorrow Over Sudden Death  By Editor  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of ITV/Radio staff member and Government House Correspondent, Mr Kingsley Uchegbu. In a condolence message addressed to the management of ITV/Radio in Benin City on Thursday, the union described the late journalist as a dedicated media professional whose commitment to duty and active participation in union activities earned him the admiration of colleagues within and outside the journalism profession. The condolence message, jointly signed by the Chairman of the NUJ Edo State Council, Festus Alenkhe, and the Secretary, Andy Egbon, stated that the union received the news of Uchegbu’s death with “profound shock, deep sorrow, and heavy hearts.” According to the union, Uchegbu was not only a committed staff member of ITV/Radio but also a visible and active memb...