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Monday Lines  An Agenda For Yoruba Oba, Leaders By Lasisi Olagunju  (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday 08 June, 2026) On Friday, November 1, 1878, a decisive war was fought in the north-eastern corridor of Yorubaland. History remembers it as the Jalumi War. It was that one-day battle that permanently halted the southward march of the Fulani towards the sea. One of the bitterest engagements of that war was fought in a place called Iba, a few kilometres off the Ikirun-Offa Road. I remembered that episode of Yoruba history when the oba of the town, the Eburu of Iba, Oba (Prof) Adekunle Okunoye, invited me to deliver his tenth coronation anniversary lecture last Thursday. We agreed on the topic: 'Old Crowns, New Worlds: Obas and the Future of Indigenous Leadership in Yorubaland.'  I told two friends about the assignment, and their responses were the same: how safe could that journey be with the Fulani around? They refused to accompany me. I did not find ...

Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide Proscribes Unauthorised Use Of Titles ...Urges NdiIgbo To Embark On Voter's Registration Exercise  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Following the crisis that characterize various titles of Ndi-Igbo, the Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide has proscribed the unauthorised use of titles, such as; Ezeigbo, Ezendigbo, Igwe and other similar monarchical titles outside the recognised traditional institutions in Igboland. Addressing journalists in Edo State, at NUJ press centre, in a press conference, Benin city, the President, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief (Sir) Benjamin Ezekwere JP and Secretary General,  Engr. Emmanuel Ofodu, also called on all Igbo sons and daughters residing in Edo state who are 18 years and above to take advantage of the INEC registration window or exercise. Chief Ezekwere said, the resolution is not to diminish any individual, but to protect the sanctity of their traditional institutions. The statement read,"This directive mandates strict complia...

Glo Unlocks “More Data More Value” Offer For Customers   Leading digital services provider, Globacom has launched its “More Data More Value only on Glo” offer, giving subscribers additional value and a better digital experience.   As Nigeria’s telecom market becomes increasingly data-driven, Glo is standing out by offering over 10% extra value on selected data bundles.    In a statement released in Lagos, Globacom explained that “The new offer is designed to ensure that every Naira spent by a Nigerian consumer yields the highest possible digital return”, thus reinforcing the company’s long-standing reputation for affordability and empowerment.   The “More Data More Value” offer includes a range of weekly and monthly plans for both daytime and night-time browsing. For example, the ₦1,000 weekly bundle gives 3.7GB (1.7GB main data plus 2GB night data), while the ₦2,000 weekly plan provides 9GB (6.5GB main plus 2.5GB night). Monthly options include 5.2G...

UNIBEN Staff Remanded In Prison Over Alleged N3.2m Fraud Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  A staff of the University of Benin, Segun Bode Adeniyi, has been docked before an Edo State High Court over N3.29m fraud. Adeniyi was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before Justice E. G. Adekanmbi on a four-count charge bordering on fraudulent practice to the tune of N3,285,396. He was alleged to be drawing salaries from the National Orthopedic Hospital, Benin City, even as a staff of UNIBEN.

World Environment Day: Group Calls For  Justice, Stronger Protection For Oil, Gas Host Localities  By Editor  The National Civil Society Coalition for Oil, Gas and Mining Host Communities has called for urgent measures to address environmental degradation and strengthen protections for communities affected by extractive activities across Nigeria. The coalition made the call as the world commemorates World Environment Day 2026, highlighting the persistent environmental challenges facing oil, gas and mining host communities despite the significant contribution of natural resources to Nigeria’s economy. In a statement signed by Lawrence Dube, National Coordinator of the Coalition, the group expressed concern over the continued impact of oil spills, gas flaring, contaminated water sources, land degradation, abandoned mining sites and the loss of livelihoods in many host communities. The Coalition noted that the 2026 World Environment Day theme focuses on climate a...

You’ve Failed Woefully On Security-- Atiku Tells President Tinubu By Editor  Former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar has called on the Federal Government to expedite action on the safe release of school children abducted in Oyo and Borno states. No less than 42 school children were kidnapped on May 15 in terrorist raids in Government Day Secondary School, Mussa; Central Primary School, and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) Secondary School in Mussa town, Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.  On the same day, over 40 students and teachers were also mass abducted from Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele; Primary School, Esiele; and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School, all in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo state. A teacher was beheaded in a gruesome manner.  Meanwhile, the abducted school children spent Children’s Day in detention on Wednesday while...

Curbing Insecurity In Edo: Why Proper Data on Movement Of Newcomers To Communities May Reduce Scourge By Editor  As insecurity continues to challenge communities across the country, including Edo State, one often-overlooked solution is keeping proper records of newcomers moving into towns and villages. Kidnapping has become a recurring problem in many local communities across the state.  Areas such as Akoko Edo, Auchi, Ekpoma, Uhromi, Ovia, Orhionmwon, and Uhunmwonde have reported frequent incidents. Most kidnapping exploits in local communities are often reportedly spearheaded by Fulani extract who have been reported to have occupied various forests armed with sophisticated weapons down southern Nigeria. This development has caused the escalation of mistrusts and a further tension around farming villages who are mostly vunelrable to attacks. The few people living in their communities have either abandoned farming practices, or relocated permanently fearing the wor...