Francis Onoiribholo

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1 BENIN – Less than two months after the installation of Michael Sado as the new Okhuokpellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, following state government’s dethronement of the former one, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and an indigene of Ukhomuyio community in Okpella, Chief Charles Adogah, has called on Governor Monday Okpebholo to review the appointment, citing irregularities in the selection process.

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1 BENIN – Following the gradual spread of Diphtheria Disease in Edo State, Concerned Edo Citizens Forum, CECF, has appealed to the state governor, Monday Okpebholo to without delay order the immediate closure of schools in the state to curtail further spread of the disease.

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1 His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, has revealed how an international art cartel had attempted to re-loot the priceless Benin artefacts, looted by the British invaders in 1897, but failed. This was revealed by the Benin royal father on Wednesday night, just as the Government of Netherlands had in a resounding cultural and diplomatic victory, returned 119 looted Benin bronzes to the Ancient Kingdom.

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1 BENIN – The Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) in Edo on Wednesday appealed to Governor Okpebholo to rescind his decision to return schools to missionary organizations in the state. The governor recently approved the return of some public schools to their original missionary owners across the state. In a statement by its chairman, Alh. Madu Mammadi, the group, commended the governor’s leadership but urged him to reconsider the decision in the public interest.

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1 …..Enabulele Charges Bendel Insurance FC To VictoriesAs the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) announces August 22, 2025, as the official kick-off date for the 2025/26 season, the Executive Chairman of Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has charged the Bendel Insurance Football Club to go all out for victories and make Edo State proud. This follows the official announcement by NPFL Board Chairman, Hon.