Nigerian-born Bayern Munich star Michael Olise, 23, has made headlines with a record-breaking 36 goal contributions in his debut season at the German club. Born on December 12, 2001, in White City, Greater London, England, Olise plays as an attacking midfielder and winger for Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and the France national team. He began his professional career at Reading in 2019 and was named the EFL Young Player of the Season for 2020–2021, thanks to his flair and creativity on the pitch. In 2021, Olise transferred to Premier League club Crystal Palace, where he quickly made an impact. He…
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Concerned Edo State Voters are calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to conduct the bye elections due for 2 federal constituencies in the state. Dr Ederibhalo Bright the convener of the group in the statement said the affected constituencies namely Edo South Senatorial and Ovia Federal are being denied representation at the National Assembly. According to him, “INEC should Conduct the Edo Bye-Elections Now as Edo Central and Ovia Federal Constituencies Deserve Continuation of Their Rightful Representation”, at the National Assembly. He said the both Governor Monday Okpebholo took a bow from the Senate and his deputy, Hon…
Edo South Senator, Neda Imasuen of the Labour Party, has reaffirmed that his legislative agenda at the National Assembly is firmly rooted in the popular interest of his constituents. Representing Edo South Senatorial District, Senator Imasuen emphasized that his efforts in sponsoring motions and bills are targeted at tackling insecurity, education gaps, and poor healthcare access—both in Edo State and across Nigeria. Speaking in response to recent violent attacks in Edo South, the senator condemned the renewed assaults on Columbo Camp and Maridoti Gbelamoten in Ovia Southwest, as well as Siluko Ward in Ovia Northeast. He lamented that these…
“… I chose to take the name Leo XIV. There are different reasons for this, but mainly because Pope Leo XIII in his historic Encyclical Rerum Novarum addressed the social question in the context of the first great industrial revolution. In our own day, the Church offers to everyone the treasury of her social teaching in response to another industrial revolution and to developments in the field of artificial intelligence that pose new challenges for the defence of human dignity, justice and labour.”
Ugandan pop star and opposition leader Bobi Wine, who previously challenged President Yoweri Museveni in the disputed 2021 Uganda elections, has announced his candidacy for the upcoming 2026 presidential election, scheduled for January. According to reports, the 43-year-old, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, will again face Museveni, who is widely expected to seek re-election at the age of 80. Wine previously rejected the 2021 election results, citing widespread electoral fraud, ballot stuffing, and violence against opposition supporters. In his announcement, Wine described the 2026 polls as a “fighting opportunity” to expose what he termed the regime’s corruption and…
Mike Sadoh who was declared the winner of the Okuokpellagbe Kingship Vacant stool contest which took place Saturday has been installed the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella . He had secured the highest number of votes of 16 to beat several other contestants. Chairman of the selection process , Chief Hanson Aimofumhe made the announcement at Ogute-Oke, Okpella, on May 10, 2025. Shortly after he was declared winner of Okpella’s kinship election, Mike Sado underwent immediate traditional rites to ascend the throne as the Okuokpellagbe II of Okpella. The coronation took place at the ancestral palace of his late grandfather, HRH Eramahe…
Panic gripped residents of Akugbene Community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State on Thursday following a landslide that shook several properties, including homes, a jetty, and popular relaxation spots. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred in the early hours of the day, prompting panic among residents who were confused as the ground was cracking up beneath structures close to the riverbank. “There was a rumble, and within minutes, the the ground was opening,” one resident recounted. “People were shouting and running in every direction. It was like a nightmare.” Details shortly
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost one of its most formidable figures, Chief (Amb.) Tom Irehovbude, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Chief Irehovbude, the Egbonghon of Ekpoma, a revered grassroots mobilizer from Esan West Local Government Area, led thousands of PDP loyalists into the APC. Addressing party faithful and supporters, Chief Irehovbude cited the transformative leadership and developmental strides of Governor Monday Okpebholo as the driving force behind his move. “I am joining the APC because I have seen what Sen. Monday Okpebholo is doing — touching lives, initiating meaningful development, and bringing governance closer to the…
Edo State Government has condemned recent media attacks targeting Mrs Edith Sede, the Permanent Secretary, Government House, Benin City describing them as baseless and malicious attempts to discredit a committed public servant. In a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, the government expressed concern over “unsubstantiated allegations” being circulated in parts of the media, which it said were clearly aimed at tarnishing the image of the Permanent Secretary. According to the statement, the Permanent Secretary Mrs Edith Sede has “consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to professionalism, integrity, and the efficient discharge of duties”…
From the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV delivered his first official address to a sea of pilgrims and faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square, offering a message of peace, unity, and hope. “Peace be with you!” he declared, echoing the greeting of the Risen Christ. The pope emphasized that this peace, “unarmed and disarming,” should enter every heart, home, and nation, as he set the tone for his papacy. In a speech rich with humility and spiritual symbolism, Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to his predecessor, Pope Francis, recalling his “weak but…