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Gov Okpebholo Appoints  Alenkhe's As Substantive MD Of EBS Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the appointment of  Festus Alenkhe, as the substantive Managing Director of the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS). This was contained in a press release statement issued by the  Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq, said De. Festus Alenkhe is a seasoned broadcaster with extensive experience in journalism, media practice and public service. The statement read,"The Edo State Government wishes to inform the general public that the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Festus Alenkhe as the substantive Managing Director of the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS). "Alenkhe is a seasoned broadcaster with extensive experience in journalism, media practice and public service.  "He has served in various leadership capacities, includi...

Monday Lines 2 OPINION: Shehu Sani Tells Truth To His North By Lasisi Olagunju  (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 21 September, 2026).  'Truth Is Trouble' is Professor Niyi Osundare’s latest book. What the poet laureate says in English, we say in another sense in Yoruba: Òótọ́ korò, truth is bitter. Then there is Ayékòótọ́, the name we give the parrot, the irrepressible bird that sees and tells. The name itself carries a verdict on the human condition: Ayé ko òótọ́, the world rejects the truth. Perhaps that is precisely why Osundare insists "truth is trouble." Two months ago, on July 13, 2026, when I wrote ‘Why Oriire was not Chibok’, a professor friend from the North fired me a hot warning: “Unfortunately, my Brother Lasisi, I must be frank with you; you are likely to lose some of your friends if you persist along this your one-man anti-North campaign.” I replied Prof with a laugh, a smile and a rejection of the charge of being anti-anyone. “N...

Launch Of The Challenger: Ugolors, Others Call For Promotion Of Reading Culture In Nigeria  ...As Author Says Book Aimed To Tell True Story On Entrepreneurs Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Executive Director, DeeMoat of Hub, Rev. David Ugolor has asserted that, successful nations across the world have able to attained adequate advancement because of the importance they placed on reading culture. Ugolor added that, ideas, innovation and creativity can be acquired through constant reading of books. He said some of the countries he visited during his traveling developed technologically as a result of the respect they have for book. He made the statement when given his remarks in a book launch title: The Challenger, the Disruptive Nigerian Entrepreners Creating A Billion Naira Company, Benin city, Edo state. In her address, the Programme Lead of DeeMoat Books & Ideas, Onome Tovia Ugolor (Esq), posited that the Books & Ideas concept was established to bring books, ...

Group Promises To Mobilise More Than 2.5 Million Votes For Tinubu 2027 In Edo  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  A group called "Relax, Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria, from Promises to Progress," has pledged to mobilise grassroots votes for President Bola Tinubu, comes 2027 in Edo state. They group promised to go for house to house campaign for the President as a result of the infrastructure developments spread within the country by Mr. President. Addressing journalists in Benin city, Edo State Coordinator, Patrick Idiake, said they are going to the grassroots to inform the local people what the President has been doing since he assumed power. Idiake explained that, RTIFN is a grassroots support group for Tinubu aspiration. He said they are going to compliment the efforts of the state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo to canvass more votes for President Bola Tinubu in 2027. According to Patrick Idiake said the group is ready and eager to mobilise more than 2.5 milli...

NPFL 2026/27 MD4: 10-Man Bendel Insurance Succumb To Ranchers Bees 2-1 In Kano ...Benin Arsenals Shift Focus to Midweek Clash Against Ikorodu City Bendel Insurance Football Club suffered a 2-1 defeat to newly promoted Ranchers Bees FC on Saturday in Matchday 4 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The result came against expectations for the Benin Arsenals, who had made an impressive start to the new season. Insurance went into the encounter with confidence following their 4-2 home victory over Kunkalifat FC on Sunday. From the opening whistle at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, the Benin Arsenals put up a strong challenge and resisted the hosts effectively, with both sides going into the break goalless. Ranchers Bees eventually broke the deadlock five minutes after the restart, with Jude Okorie putting the hosts ahead in the 50th minute. Bendel Insurance remained composed despite falling behind and were rewarded for their persistence when hardworking right-back Le...

UBTH CMD Calls For Legislative Action On Substance, Drug Abuse As EDHA Speaker Pays Visit By Editor  The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu has called for urgent legislative action to combat the rising tide of drug and substance abuse in Edo State. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), Rt. Hon. Yekini Idiaye to the hospital, Prof. Ize-Iyamu urged the lawmakers to domesticate a bill mandating drug testing for job applicants and students across state-owned secondary and tertiary institutions. Highlighting UBTH’s newly commissioned, state-of-the-art drug testing centre, the CMD appealed for a strong partnership with the state legislature to implement targeted interventions and collaborative rehabilitation programs for affected youths. According to the CMD, “the reason we decided to come up with the drug testing centre at UBTH is because of the scourge of...

POWER SUPPLY: How Okpebholo's Power Generation Plan At Ologbo Is Attracting Investors And Jobs.   Edo State is advancing into a new phase of industrial and economic growth as the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo deepens efforts to build an investment-friendly environment anchored on security, infrastructure and reliable electricity supply. At Ologbo in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, the ongoing 100-megawatt power project and industrial park being developed by CCETC are emerging as central elements of the administration’s strategy to strengthen the state’s productive economy. The project, formally launched in February 2026, comprises a 100MW natural-gas-powered electricity generation facility and an industrial park. The Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation described the development as part of efforts to promote manufacturing, employment and sustainable economic growth in Edo, while the state government has presented it as a major s...