Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October ArticleSENEGAL 2026 Race: Referees admit error, say Nigeria and Ghana match ended 3-3Moroccan referee Driss Lamghaidar and his officiating team has admitted their error in allowing for extra time and penalties in Saturday’s 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October ArticleJoshus Baba resurrents, rejoins Bendel Insurance in Lagos… Faces disciplinary actionA week after being declared AWOL (Absent Without Official Leave), goalkeeper Joshua Baba has resurrented with Bendel Insurance of Benin. According to a statement signed by Kehinde Osagiede, the Director, Media &…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October ArticleSuper Falcons begin recovery training, set Sunday media parleySuper Falcons have resumed training ahead of their second-leg encounter against Comoros in the qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The team returned to training on Saturday, a day after…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October ArticleInter cruise past Parma as De Bruyne fires Napoli to victoryInter Milan continued their impressive start to the Serie A season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Parma on Saturday, while Kevin De Bruyne scored twice to inspire Napoli to an identical…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October ArticleEdo FA hunts Super Eagles talent, as Oba Ewuare II’s 10th coronation tournament kicks off Oct 12BENIN CITY — The Edo State Football Association (Edo FA) is targeting emerging talents for Bendel Insurance and Nigeria’s Super Eagles as eight teams prepare to battle for honours in the 10th…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October ArticleBenin Kingdom dazzles in grand cultural festivalBENIN CITY — The ancient Benin Kingdom came alive on Saturday in a dazzling celebration of its rich cultural heritage as indigenes and residents of Edo State converged for a grand cultural…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October ArticleBenin Monarch opens food, craft festival as part of 10th coronation anniversaryBENIN CITY — The Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has opened a food and craft festival in Benin City, Edo State, as part of activities…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October ArticleAdeshina sponsors women’s high jump at athletic heat anniversary meetNigeria’s high jump record holder, Temitope Adeshina, has thrown her weight behind the development of emerging athletes by sponsoring the women’s high jump event at the Athletic Heat 10th Anniversary Meet. The…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October ArticleBlack Sunday for Kidnappers as Police Kill Three Suspects, Rescue Victim in Edo Forest RaidIt was a black Sunday for suspected kidnappers in Edo State as a joint security team rescued an abducted victim and killed three suspected members of the gang during a forest raid…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October Article2027: INEC Releases Final List of 164 Candidates for Edo Assembly ElectionThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of 164 candidates contesting the 24 constituencies in the Edo State House of Assembly election scheduled for 2027. The list features…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October ArticleQatar leadership condole Tinubu over military plane crashThe leadership and people of Qatar has sent their condolences to President Bola Tinubu over the death of some military personnel in the recent Air Force plane crash in Ondo State. This…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October ArticleCultism: Pastors Commend Okpebholo on Security, Urge Action on Bad RoadsTwo popular clerics, Pastor Margaret Agbonifo and Pastor Obby Okeke, have commended Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo for his administration’s efforts to tackle insecurity, while urging him to address bad roads across…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October ArticleOur Oba, Our Identity: A Decade of Oba Ewuare II and the Continuity of Benin CivilizationThis October, the Benin Kingdom commemorates the 10th coronation anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Ogidigan. His ascension to the ancient throne on…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October ArticleEdo First Lady Urges Parents to Invest in Girl Child Education, Reject Child MarriageEdo State Government has called on parents and guardians to invest in the education the girl child and reject child marriage. The Coordinator office of the first lady, Mrs Edesili Okpebholo Anani…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October ArticleOkpebholo commends Edo women, girls on International Day of the Girl ChildEdo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed his administration’s commitment to empowering women and protecting the girl child, pledging to expand opportunities in education, healthcare and skills acquisition across the state.…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October ArticleOkpebholo Urges Nigerians to Live Selfless Lives at Orbih’s FuneralEdo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has tasked Nigerians, particularly those in positions of authority, to live selfless and sacrificial lives and use their positions to make society a better place for…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October ArticleRising national revenue reflects Tinubu’s fiscal competence —- TSG D-GThe Tinubu Support Group (TSG) has attributed rising national revenue to the fiscal reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, citing over N21.6 trillion generated in the first half of 2026. The Director-General…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October ArticleMisinformation Tops Election Threats as Peace Committee Records 60 IncidentsThe National Peace Committee (NPC) has expressed concerns over increasing incidents of misinformation, political intimidation, violence and inflammatory rhetoric ahead of the 2027 general elections. The committee raised the concern in a…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October ArticleNAF clarifies ATR aircraft casualty figures, appreciates public supportThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has further clarified reports concerning the number of persons on board its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, which crashed on Monday at Igbokoda, Ondo State.Shop African Art…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October ArticleOkpebholo Urges Nigerians to Live Selfless Lives at Orbih’s FuneralEdo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has tasked Nigerians, particularly those in positions of authority, to live selfless and sacrificial lives and use their positions to make society a better place for…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 12 October ArticleContract Breach: Bendel Insurance FC declare Joshua Baba AWOLThe management of Bendel Insurance Football Club has declared goalkeeper Joshua Baba AWOL (Absent Without Official Leave),following his failure to return to the club after the expiration of an approved period of…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 5 October ArticleOba Ewuare II commends Nigerian Police, FRSC for societal contributions…pledged traditional institution’s support for both service Chiefs The Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II has commended Nigerian Police for the good work in ensuring the reduction of crime…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 5 October ArticleNEPWHAN Seeks Media Support to Address Healthcare Gaps in EdoBENIN CITY – The National Coordinator of the Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN), Mr.Ibrahim Abdulkadir, has called for increased media participation in addressing persistent challenges affecting…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 5 October ArticleEdo Govt Prioritises Education, Says Idahosa at GCUOBA Annual DinnerBENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to education, assuring that adequate budgetary provisions would be made for educational institutions to improve teaching standards and prepare students for…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 5 October ArticleWorld Teachers Day: Okpebholo commends teachers’ dedication, sacrificesEdo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commended Edo teachers for their dedication, sacrifice and commitment to educating the next generation, assuring them that his administration will continue to prioritise their welfare…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 5 October ArticleArmy begins sensitisation for 92nd recruits intake in EdoThe Nigerian Army will begin a sensitisation exercise for prospective applicants for its 92nd Regular Recruits Intake (92RRI) in Edo State from Oct. 5 to 12, 2026. The exercise will be held…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 5 October Article2027 Elections: INEC To Brief Nigerians As 100-Day Countdown BeginsThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, brief Nigerians and key stakeholders on its preparations for the 2027 General Election as the 100-day countdown to the polls…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 5 October ArticleOrogho Crisis: Elders, Imaru, Osemekha Trade Words Over Community LeadershipOROGHO (ORHIONMWON): The leadership crisis in Orogho Community, Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, has taken a new turn, with the Council of Elders dismissing allegations against the Enogie and questioning…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 3 October ArticleBenin-Abraka Road: Okpebholo Threatens to Arrest ContractorEdo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has threatened to arrest the contractor handling a section of the Benin-Abraka Road for allegedly abandoning the project after receiving payment from the previous administration. He was…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 3 October ArticleWhat is keeping Nigerian products out of global markets?Nigeria has no shortage of products with the potential to compete in international markets.Nigeria news updates From sesame and hibiscus to shea butter, yam, cassava and other agricultural commodities, Nigerian producers have…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 3 October ArticleNigeria @ 66: From mineral wealth to economic valueNigeria is blessed with solid minerals with at least 44 mineral deposits in commercial quantities across more than 500 locations nationwide.NAN Multimedia service This vast mineral wealth analysts say, offers the country…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 3 October ArticleEdo Tightens Security, Warns Politicians Against Violence Ahead of 2027The Principal Security Officer to Gov. Monday Okpebholo, Mr Augustine Okoh, has warned Edo residents against political violence ahead of the 2027 general election campaigns. Okoh gave the warning while addressing newsmen…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 3 October ArticleInter-Ethnic Nationalities Embarked On Road Walk To Canvass For Re-election Of President TinubuMembers of various Inter-ethnic nationalities in Edo State have embarked on a massive road walk across Benin metropolis to canvass for support and votes for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 3 October ArticleArmy begins sensitisation for 92nd Regular Recruits Intake in EdoBENIN — The Nigerian Army has commenced plans for a sensitisation exercise for prospective applicants for its 92nd Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) in Edo State. The exercise, scheduled to hold from Oct.…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 2 October ArticleOne-man, one-vote will deliver 2.5m votes for Tinubu say Gov OkpebholoEdo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has said that the practice of “one man, one vote” will enable President Bola Tinubu to secure 2.5 million votes from the state in the 2027 presidential…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 2 October ArticleCAS sets October 8 for Senegal-Morocco AFCON final appealThe Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed October 8, 2026, as the date for the hearing of Senegal’s appeal against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 2 October ArticleCAF reportedly contacts Morocco, Algeria, South Africa over AFCON 2027The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reportedly contacted Morocco over a possible contingency plan for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations should Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania fail to meet the required…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 2 October ArticleAruna Quadri faces rising Chinese defender Li Tianyang in WTT China smash qualifiersNigeria’s table tennis star Aruna Quadri has been handed an intriguing challenge in the qualification draw of the 2026 WTT China Smash, with the experienced Nigerian set to face rising Chinese defender…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 2 October ArticleEnyimba claim first NPFL win as Rangers edge Warri Wolves in OzoroEnyimba International finally recorded their first victory of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season after defeating Shooting Stars 4-2 in a rescheduled fixture in Aba. The Aba giants raced into…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 2 October ArticleTaiwo Awonyi sends strong advice to young players about combining football with academicsCoventry City of England striker Taiwo Awoniyi has sent out a strong piece of advice to young Nigerian footballers to ensure they combine their years in the round leather game with efforts…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 2 October ArticleEuroMatch NPFL: Ranchers Bees fined ₦5 Million over Rivers United matchday 6 incidentRanchers Bees FC have been fined ₦5 million for breaching the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Frameworks and Rules following their Matchday 6 fixture against Rivers United. The disciplinary decision comes after…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 2 October ArticlePandemonium in Ogun State as thousands rush kit pick-up for October 3rd marathonCountdown is on for the 2026 Abeokuta 10KM Marathon, and tension is already peaking in Ogun State as kit collection officially kicks off three days out from the grand showdown scheduled for…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 2 October ArticleCAF must not punish Edo Queens for error committed by match referee, NFF insistsThe Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has filed a strong appeal , telling the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that Edo Queens of Benin City must not be punished for an offence committed…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 2 October Article23rd NSF: LOC constitutes sub-committees for Coal City GamesThe Local organizing committee (LOC) of the 23rd National Sports Festival tagged Enugu Coal City Games has constituted the various Sub-Committees that will be responsible for organization of the Games, in their…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 2 October ArticleNew Book Examines Tinubu’s Political Method, Introduces ‘Tinubuism’ABUJA — A new book examining President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political evolution, strategies and approach to democratic governance is scheduled for publication before the end of 2026. Titled The Tinubu Enigma: Tinubuism,…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 2 October ArticleSuper Eagles: No 2027 AFCON with these complacencies and poor attitudeAnother non-qualification for major tournament now looms over Nigeria’s football. The Super Eagles 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in Bissau was not merely a bad result; it was a warning about the complacency…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 2 October ArticleReclaiming the beauty, dignity of King’s SquareThe approaching 10th coronation anniversary of the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku’Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II, provides Edo State with an important opportunity to reflect not only on…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 2 October ArticleEdo Revenue chief receives ICAN award, says workforce now more professionalised…charges ICAN Benin & District Society on patriotism, professionalism and tax awareness drive The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Mr. John Odior, has been honoured by the…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 2 October ArticleApostle Faradey Challenge Religious Leaders To Preach The Gospel Of Truth To Transform LivesSpecial Adviser on Religious matters and Chaplain Government House Chapel Apostle Dr. Faraday Sule Azekhumen has challenged religious leaders to preach the gospel of truth to their congregation to help transform souls.…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 1 October ArticleTravelling to Europe to preach the gospel: Misplaced priorityFor the past few months I have been reading with keen interest of how General Overseas of Pentecostal Churches especially in Nigeria travelling to European Countries for the purpose of preaching the…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 1 October ArticleNigeria at 66: The Country we have and the Country we can buildAnother Independence Day has arrived, and Nigeria turns 66. For a country as complex, diverse and resilient as Nigeria, 66 years is more than just a number. It is more of a…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 1 October ArticleEdo Speaker Felicitates Nigerians On 66th Independence Anniversary, Reaffirms Support For OkpebholoBENIN CITY – The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Prince) Yekini Idaiye, has congratulated Nigerians, particularly the people of Edo State, on the occasion of the country’s…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 1 October ArticleNigeria @66: Edo Deputy Governor urges patriotism, unityEdo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa has urged Nigerians to renew their faith in the country and commit to building a stronger, united, and prosperous nation. Idahosa made the call in a statement…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 1 October ArticleNigeria @ 66: “No Returning to Morphine”: Tinubu Rejects Calls to Restore SubsidiesABUJA — In his 66th Independence Anniversary address to the nation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a firm rebuff to critics and opposition figures advocating for a return to universal fuel and…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 1 October ArticleNigeria @ 66: “The Emergency Treatment is Over,” Tinubu Declares Shift to Shared ProsperityABUJA — Marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary on Thursday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared that the nation has successfully navigated the most difficult phase of its economic restructuring, signaling a strategic transition…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 1 October ArticlePIND, KEFFESO HCDT, Sign Partnership to Expand Jobs and Clean Energy in Bayelsa Host CommunitiesThe Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and the KEFFESO Host Community Development Trust (KEFFESO HCDT) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to pursue youth employment, clean energy…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 1 October ArticleOkpebholo Assures Edo People of Safety, Better Living Conditions in Independence Day MessageAs the nation celebrates her 66th anniversary of its independence from British colonial rule, attained on October 1, 1960, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured residents that his administration will…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 1 October ArticleTinubu Undertaking Difficult Reforms To Develop Nigeria, Says OkpebholoEdo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has said that President Bola Tinubu has embarked on difficult reforms aimed at developing Nigeria and improving the future of its citizens. Governor Okpebholo stated this on…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 1 October ArticleOkpebholo charges APC campaign council on grassroots mobilisationEdo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has charged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council to take the party’s message to every ward and polling unit across the state ahead…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 1 October ArticleOkomu Oil, PIND Move 500 Edo Farmers from Training to Climate-Smart FarmingGreen Field Days engage farmers from 17 communities with practical knowledge, quality inputs, technical support, affordable finance and market opportunities EDO STATE, Nigeria — September 29, 2026: Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 30 September ArticleMaduka Okoye names Brazil legend Dida as his goalkeeping idolNigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has revealed that Brazil and AC Milan legend Dida was his childhood goalkeeping idol. Asked on Snapchat whether he had a goalkeeping legend he admired while growing up,…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 30 September ArticleLA 2028 Olympics Race: Eguavoen invites Ajibade, Nnadozie, 26 others for ComorosInterim Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has selected captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defenders Michelle Alozie and Oluwatosin Demehin, midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Jennifer Echegini, and forwards Rasheedat Ajibade and Gift Monday,…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 30 September ArticleMarmoush ends six-month drought as Egypt smash South SudanOmar Marmoush finally found his scoring touch and he did it twice against South Sudan yesterday their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group B qualifier at Juba Stadium. The forward ended a…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 30 September ArticleInfantino backs major FIFA funding boost for member associations FIFA president Gianni Infantino has signalled his support for a substantial increase in funding to the world governing body’s 211 member associations, with the FIFA Council expected to consider additional payments at…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 30 September ArticleCAF Ruling: NFF prepares legal response to defend Edo Queens WAFU B successThe Nigeria Football Federation is preparing to challenge the Confederation of African Football over its decision to annul Edo Queens’ penalty-shootout victory in the WAFU Zone B qualifying final for the 2026…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 30 September ArticleAkwa Ibom to train 155 young golfers free as Runsewe backs grassroots initiativeAkwa Ibom State is set to give 155 young golfers an opportunity to receive free professional training as part of a grassroots development initiative ahead of the 2027 Sports Festival. The programme,…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 30 September Article2026 Ardova Handball premier league set for November in LagosThe 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League has been scheduled to take place from November 6 to 21, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria The top tier Handball Premier League will be played at the…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 30 September ArticleAjayi Kayinsola honoured as Athletic Heat names 100m race after Nigerian sprint starAthletic Heat has unveiled a major highlight of its 10th Anniversary Meet, with Nigeria’s national 100m record holder Ajayi Kayinsola set to have the blue-riband sprint event named in his honour. The…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 30 September ArticlePinnick joins Bayelsa at 30th anniversary celebrationFormer Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, OFR, ROI, was among the distinguished guests invited to Yenagoa by his friend, Bayelsa State Governor, His Excellency Senator Douye Diri, as…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 30 September ArticleStakeholders demand stiffer action against counterfeit, adulterated products in Edo…Commend Consumer Protection Committee’s Proactiveness BENIN CITY — Stakeholders in Edo State have called on the state government and relevant regulatory and security agencies to impose stiffer penalties on producers and dealers…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 30 September ArticleBenin residents react to Edo Special Court’s verdictBENIN CITY — Residents of Benin City, the Edo State capital, have expressed mixed but largely security-focused reactions to Tuesday’s judgment of the Edo State Special Criminal Court, which sentenced four persons…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 30 September ArticleEdo Special Criminal Court Convicts 4 for Kidnapping, Armed RobberyBENIN CITY: The Edo State Special Criminal Court sitting in Benin City has convicted four persons for kidnapping and armed robbery, in what could be considered a test-case judgment since the court…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 30 September ArticleOkpebholo expresses confidence APC will win elections in EdoEdo State Governor Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would win elections in the state, as he presented the party’s candidates for the 2027 general elections…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 29 September ArticleState FA, local council elections face cancellation as NFF transition takes shapeThe Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly shelved plans to conduct fresh elections into the 36 State Football Association boards and local football council structures. The proposed elections had been scheduled as…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 29 September ArticlePAMOJA 2027 Race: Ikpeme urges focus, as Eagles seek to cage Wild Dogs in BissauThe Acting General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, has called on the Super Eagles to be fully-focused and entertain no distractions as they confront the Wild Dogs of Guinea…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 29 September ArticleWhy Botswana withdraws from three-nation 2028 AFCON hosting bidBotswana has pulled out of the joint bid with South Africa and Zimbabwe to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, leaving the two southern African neighbours to continue the hosting process…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 29 September ArticleThe Rape of Enyimba FC: How political vultures and a $1m heist are murdering Nigeria’s greatest football club. Abia State is liquidating Enyimba FC.Let’s stop hiding behind polite diplomatic language and soft headlines. What is happening inside Enyimba International FC isn’t just “mismanagement” or “administrative friction” it is an unholy, state-sponsored hit job. The once-mighty…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 29 September ArticleEdo Queens WAFU-B Victory: The big questions behind CAF’s decisionThe Confederation of African Football’s decision to annul Edo Queens’ 4-1 penalty-shootout victory over Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the WAFU-B final has triggered serious questions — particularly because the Nigerian champions…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 29 September ArticleCAF fumbles again: Annuls Edo Queens well deserved WAFU-B victoryThe confederation of African Football is again caught in another administrative crisis less than a year after the last Nations cup in Morocco when it overturned Senegal’s victory over Morocco. Same scenario…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 29 September ArticleAdidas set to return as CAF technical sponsor after 12-year absenceGerman sportswear giant Adidas is set to return as a technical sponsor of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after a 12-year absence. The development marks a renewed partnership between the global…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 29 September ArticleOnyinyechi Opara named best goalkeeper of WAFU-B U-17 girls cup Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team goalkeeper, Onyinyechi Opara, has been named the Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament at the WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup. Opara received the individual award during the tournament’s awards ceremony…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 29 September ArticleAFCON 2027 race heats up: Super Eagles arrive in Guinea-Bissau for group L deciderThe Super Eagles flew to Guinea-Bissau on Sunday afternoon for their Matchday 2 fixture of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers against the Djurtus. The team and officials departed Uyo aboard a chartered flight…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 29 September ArticleRunsewe unveils grand return of Nigeria open golf, rebrands NGF for global standardsThe Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF) has fixed November 16 to 20, 2027, for the Nigeria Open Golf Tournament, heralding the comeback of the nation’s biggest golf championship after 20 years. NGF President,…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 29 September ArticleAbeokuta 10km race: Over 3,000 runners set for October 3 showdownMore than 3,000 runners have registered for the 2026 Abeokuta 10KM Race, with just five days to the much-anticipated road race scheduled for Saturday, October 3, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The impressive…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 29 September Article“Let everyone come and contest” – Kida opens NBBF election race, October 15 set for elective congressNigeria Basketball Federation President Musa Kida has called for an open and orderly electoral process as Nigerian basketball prepares for a potentially significant leadership transition, insisting that everyone qualified and interested in…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 29 September ArticleBakare challenges the constitutional basis of NBBF Yola congressFormer D’Tigers coach and President of Comets Basketball Club of Lagos, Ayodele Bakare, has raised fresh questions over the legality and constitutional basis of the Nigeria Basketball Federation’s (NBBF) Extraordinary Congress held…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 29 September ArticleIllegal African immigrants to Europe: a perilous journey to hazardous destinationsEither on the spur of enhancing patronage or, out of altruistic objective of highlighting a recurring humanitarian crisis, European mass media usually, give headlines to news of the the catastrophic experience of…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 29 September ArticleStakeholders express concerns over self-service fuel stationsAbuja – Stakeholders have expressed concerns over the future of petrol attendants whose jobs could be affected by the introduction of self-service fuel dispensing in the country.News The stakeholders were reacting to…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 29 September ArticleOkpebholo Pledges to Deliver on Edo People’s Mandate, Seeks Support for APC in 2027…Visits Egor, Oredo LGAs to Mobilise Party Members Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday assured residents that his administration will continue to work in line with the mandate given to…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0
Pinned omokaro @omokaro · 29 September ArticleMaking of a new chapter in Nigeria Army historyEdo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has made the operationalisation of the Nigerian Army’s 83 Division in Benin a personal mission. Not in the ceremonial way, but in his dogged, infrastructure-heavy style…edonet.ng 0 reactions Share 0