Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has reaffirmed that the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo will harness the power of sports to promote unity, healthy living, and economic growth across Edo State. Idahosa emphasised that sports are no longer just about competition but have become a powerful tool for community development, youth engagement, and improved physical and mental well-being. This was contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Friday Aghedo, and made available to journalists in Benin City on Saturday. Speaking while leading thousands of sportsmen and women, including the Chairman of the Edo…
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The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) has reaffirmed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains Nigeria’s most institutionally-coherent and electorally-successful political platform, with unmatched records of reforms, inclusive governance, and national unity. This was part of the key resolutions reached at the inaugural PGF regional meeting, which held over the weekend in Benin City, Edo State capital, and was hosted by the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo. In its communique, the forum acknowledged the resignation of the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on health grounds, describing the development as part of the party’s continued evolution and commitment…
Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, has formally introduced Emperor Jarret Tenebe as the new Chairman of Bendel Insurance Football Club. The unveiling ceremony, held on Friday at the Media Centre of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, attracted players, supporters, and other key stakeholders which includes the Deputy Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Osamwonyi Atu and Edo APC Secretary, Hon. Lawrence Okah, eager to witness the dawn of a new era for the historic club. In a statement by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele described Tenebe as…
Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, has reaffirmed that all elected local government council officers in Osun State will serve a fixed tenure of three years, in accordance with Osun State Law No. 7 of 2024. He stated that this aligns with the provisions of Section 6 of the Osun State Local Government Areas (Creation and Administration) Amendment (No. 7) Law 2024, with the tenure commencing from the day the officials take the oath of office. In a statement he personally signed, the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly urged the public…
Edo State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Paul Ohonbamu has advised parents self medication and late presentation of symptoms to health facilities to curb the spread of Diphtheria. The Commissioner who made the call in Benin City said they should rather present their children and wards for the ongoing vaccinations as the government is doing everything possible to curtail the spread of Diphtheria in the state. He said, “Let us encourage people to take the Vaccines. Everybody should be vigilant and follow directives of the Ministry of Health Public enlightenment on the causes and symptoms of Diphtheria. “Let us…
The craziest thing to happen not just in Afrobeats but in music is happening before our very eyes — Shallipopi didn’t just blow; he dragged his two brothers, Zerrydl and Famous Pluto, right up with him, all within a wild space of two years! If he had asked, any record label or music executive worth their contract would have told him flat out that this was career suicide. Yet we all watched, some laughing, many doubting, as he pulled off what looked like madness. But who are you to advise the self-crowned King of Pluto? As Rema famously said, “Dem…
The National Judicial Council (NJC) at its 109th meeting, presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat M. O. Kekere-Ekun, on June 25, 2025, has issued a caution to the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, over alleged abuse of judicial discretion. This was contained in a statement signed by the NJC’s Acting Director of Information, Mrs. Kemi Babalola Ogedengbe. According to her, “Justice Daniel Okungbowa, Chief Judge, Edo State, was also cautioned over abuse of his judicial discretion in Suit No. B1/555/2020 and was advised to exercise his discretion judicially and judiciously in future.” The…
Edo State Sports Commission Chairman, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has rolled out the red carpet at the Benin Airport to welcome the newly appointed Chairman of Bendel Insurance Football Club, Emperor Jarret Tenebe. The reception was energetic, with supporters waving club flags and chanting in excitement, signaling high expectations for a new era of football resurgence. In a statement issued through his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Hon. Enabulele expressed full confidence in Tenebe’s leadership capacity, noting his deep understanding of football and unwavering commitment to advancing the sport in Nigeria. “Governor Monday Okpebholo is extremely passionate about sports development,…
Afrobeats superstar Runtown has officially released his highly anticipated EP, Soundgod Fest IV, delighting fans worldwide as it finally hits all major streaming platforms today, June 27. Originally planned for an earlier drop, the new project arrives after a short delay to ensure top-quality sound. Runtown had teased the release on his Instagram with the album artwork and snippets, promising fans an EP worth the wait — and he delivered. The Soundgod Fest IV EP follows the success of his recent singles “Flow” and “Do Me,” and his standout collaboration with Kizz Daniel on “Peace I Chose.” The project…
A Dominican court has sentenced the mother of a 14-year-old girl to 10 years in prison for the crime of sexual exploitation of a minor, after she approved a sexual relationship between her daughter and popular baseball player Wander Franco. In addition to the prison term, the mother was ordered to pay a fine of approximately US $11,050 for the offence, which she denied during court hearings in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The court also found Wander Franco guilty of abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor and handed him a two-year suspended prison sentence with strict conditions. He is…