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Global Recognition: Alh Ibrahim Kabiru Masari Earns Prestigious International Honour for Exemplary Leadership , Public Service in London By Engr. Abdullahi Ramat, PhD In every generation, Almighty Allah raises men whose influence is not measured merely by the offices they occupy, but by the values they uphold, the confidence they inspire, and the countless lives they touch through selfless service. Such men do not seek recognition; rather, recognition finds them because their character, sacrifices, and commitment to humanity speak louder than titles or positions. Today, I write with immense pride and heartfelt gratitude as one of the many individuals whose life has been inspired by the exemplary leadership of His Excellency Alh. Ibrahim Kabiru Masari. His remarkable journey of service has now received the global recognition it truly deserves. At the 16th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) held in London, United Kingdom, His Excellency Alh. Ibrahim Kabiru Masari was i...

Edo Police Apprehend 77  Suspects, Rescue 38 Kidnap Victims, Thanks IGP For Support  ...As CP Expresses Appreciation To Law-Abiding Residents Of Edo State The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, on Friday disclosed that a total of 77 suspects were arrested for various criminal offences across the state in June 2026. The suspects include 32 alleged kidnappers, 15 suspected cultists, three suspected armed robbers, 11 murder suspects, two suspects arrested for unlawful possession of firearms, and 14 others linked to rape and other sexual and gender-based violence, including defilement. The Commissioner of Police said the achievements during the Command's monthly media briefing describing the report as a demonstration of the Command's commitment to protecting lives and property, promoting accountability and transparency in policing, and keeping residents informed about ongoing security efforts. According to Agbonika, the Command intensified intelligence-...

Edo Set For Olympic Day Run As Sports Commission Boss Urges Active Participation In Sports By Editor  As Edo State gets prepared to celebrate Olympic Day on Saturday,July 4'2026, the Executive chairman, Edo State Sports Commission Hon Amadin Desmond Enabulele has urged citizens of the state to keep themselves active and embrace sports as part of their culture. The Edo sports commission boss noted that sports guarantee activeness and physical wellbeing. He called on all staff and various sports association in Edo State Sports Commission as well as Edo residents to come out enmas on Saturday to a party of the celebration. "Let's assemble and join the rest of the world in participating in  activities that promote core Olympic values—excellence, friendship, and respect. " He  encourages athletes, coaches and staff to remain physically active for at least 20 minutes daily to keep them active." He said. This Year's Olympic Day Run with the global theme ...

Operation Flush Out Kidnappers:Edo Govt Demolishes Building Linked To Suspected Kidnap Kingpin ...Summons Community Heads for Profiling The Edo State Government has demolished a building allegedly owned by a suspected kidnap kingpin in Obagie-N'Evbuosa Community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, as part of its crackdown on kidnapping and other violent crimes. The demolition was carried out by the Principal Security Officer to Governor Monday Okpebholo, alongside security agencies and the Edo State Security Squad, codenamed Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists. The squad's spokesperson, Noah Idemudia, said the building had been identified as a hideout where kidnapped victims were allegedly kept before being moved to other locations. "We are here to demolish this building identified as a den where kidnappers keep their victims. It served as a hideout before they were moved elsewhere," he said. According to Idemudia, the property belongs to the alleg...

Okpebholo Receives Return of Benin Bronzes, Says Artefacts Belong To Oba’s Palace Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has described the return of the Benin Bronzes as a historic milestone for the Benin Kingdom, insisting that the artefacts belong to the Oba of Benin’s Palace and should not be politicised. Governor Okpebholo stated this on Wednesday when he received the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), Olugbile Holloway, alongside the Consul General of Switzerland in Lagos, Conny Camenzind; Director of the Ethnographic Museum of the University of Zurich, Professor Dr Alice Hertzog; Curator at the museum, Dr Alex Malefakis; and other members of the delegation at the Government House in Benin City. The governor commended the Swiss government and other stakeholders involved in the restitution process, describing the return of the artefacts as a significant moment in the history of the Benin Kingdom. He said: “First of all, ...

Pastor Azemhe Pays Medical Bill For Nursing Mother In Faith Mediplex ...Urges Other Nigerians To Help Less Privileged Ones Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The founder and General overseer of Turning Point Gospel Centre International,Inc. Pastor (Dr.)  Azemhe Azena has paid the medical bill, of a woman who delivered a baby boy through Caesarean Section operation at Faith Mediplex in Benin city  Dr. Azena said, he was in Abuja when he was called that there is a woman who put to bed but, she couldn't upset her medical bill. " I was informed by God Almighty when I was in Abuja, that there is someone I need to discharge who gave birth through Caesarean section operation, and she was not able to go home despite that she was fit to go home. " So, I called one of the Doctors I know in the hospital, and the doctor told me is true, and told me the bill. So, I told the doctor that when I am coming from Abuja I will visit the hospital to pay the bill so that the woma...

Petition Of Dr. Azemhe, Counsel Accuses Omega Fire Ministries Behind Ordeal ...Expresses Gratitude To God For  Safe Trip To Abuja    Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The legal battle surrounding Omega Fire Ministries and the founder and general overseer of Turning Point Centre Inc't, Pastor  Azena Azemhe has entered a new phase following the appearance of a church member before the Nigeria Police Force’s Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja over allegations bordering on criminal breach of trust and financial misconduct. Briefing shortly after returning from Abuja, the legal counsel to the accused, Charles Ikogu, expressed gratitude to God for a safe trip and commended the police for what he described as a professional and impartial handling of the matter. According to the lawyer, the police invitation, which had earlier been made public through a press statement, was honoured voluntarily by his client in line with his respect for constituted aut...