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20/01/2026

Governor Okpebholo Approves Committee Report On Land Restitution In Oke Oroma.

Eben Enasco Reporting.

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the high-level committee report which tackled the longstanding land restitution issue in Oke Oroma, a community in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area.

The move follows, weeks of Oke Oroma Community profiling exercise of property owners between local residents, developers and other interest groups over claims of unlawful land acquisition by the former administration of Godwin Obaseki.

In a statement released and signed on behalf of the Committee by its secretary, Dr Abdulwasiu Oyakhire
said after Governor Monday Okpebholo considered the preliminary report, approved for the committee to proceed with the allocation of plots to property owners in Oke Oroma Community LOT-A and LOT-B who have been profiled.

He urged individuals with valid claims to pick up letters from the office of the commissioner for Land and Housing Hon. Yakubu Musa JP, between Thursday the 22nd day to Tuesday the 27th day of January, 2026.

He encourages genuine owners to come with original and a photocopy of a valid means of identification.

The statement further noted that individuals who have, during this peroid received their letters in LOT-A are advised to check the Ministry's notice board on Monday the 2nd day of February 2026, for a date for plot identification as fresh allocation has been conducted on a new layout design.

According to the statement, the government is willing to treat any unruly behaviour from anyone during the exercise as an act of land grabbing gimmicks, stressing that it will be met with Extant laws of Edo State applicable to the anti- land grabbing law.

He warned that no letter will be issued by any proxy except with authorization with the ministry of land and housing Edo state, effective Wednesday 28, 2026.

He said the administration of Governor okpebholo remains committed to the wellbeing of the people.

20/01/2026

Okemakinde Toluwanimi Reigns Supreme at Inaugural Benin U-25 Rapid Chess Tournament.

Eben Enasco Reporting.

In a thrilling display of strategy and skill, 17-year-old Edo Chess sensation Okemakinde Toluwanimi emerged champion of the maiden Benin U-25 Rapid Chess Tournament, scoring 8.5 points in the 2-day event held at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium’s Media Center on Jan 16-17, 2026.

Toluwanimi edged out Nyuima Tersee Ferdinand 2nd place and Emmanuel Joy Idara 3rd place, both of whom tied with 8.5 points but lost on tiebreakers.

The tournament, sponsored by Cynthia Madu and Thomas Oparaugo’s Cyntoco Services, boasted a ₦2m prize pool.

Speaking shortly after the game event, Irene Ajibola, Secretary, Edo State Chess Association said
Tournaments like this are game-changers for the ingenious athletes, adding that It keeps them sharp, builds confidence, and puts Edo on the chess map.

Ajibola praised the sponsors for backing the event and urged Edo diaspora to support chess development.

18/01/2026

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AFCON: SENEGALESE ARE CHAMPIONS

Eben Enasco Reporting.

From the Sahara desert to the Delta areas of Africa, Senegalese are Champions of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Morocco.

Senegal amidst all odds, stunned Morocco the host in the Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye's goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win in a game marred by ugly incidents following a controversial penalty awarded to them.

Several Senegal players walked off the pitch in disgust, and clashes erupted among their supporters after Morocco were given a spot-kick in injury time at the end of normal time.

It took Senegalese Super Star, Sadio Mano to exhibit a strong leadership dexterity to convince his teammates to return to the pitch and continue against the run of play.

Moment after, the game restarted after a delay of almost 20 minutes, but Brahim Diaz's penalty was r***d and saved, taking the final to extra time, where Gueye scored before Senegal held on to win the continental title for the second time.

This is Senegal's third finals in four tournaments hosted by Confederations of Africa Football CAF, in recent times.

Four nations made their way through to the last four teams after weeks of fierce competitions despite controversial decisions that greeted the football event as enthusiasts at different occasions called out match officials for what was perceived as poor officiating.

Meanwhile, the super eagles of Nigeria defeated Egypt on penalties to claim third place in the 35th edition of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

The 3rd place game, played at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, on Saturday January 17, 2025, ended in a goalless draw after 90 minutes, where the
Super Eagles won the penalty shootout 4-2 to secure third place in the tournament.

18/01/2026

AFCON: SENEGALESE ARE CHAMPIONS

Eben Enasco Reporting.

From the Sahara desert to the Delta areas of Africa, Senegalese are Champions of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Morocco.

Senegal amidst all odds, stunned Morocco the host in the Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye's goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win in a game marred by ugly incidents following a controversial penalty awarded to them.

Several Senegal players walked off the pitch in disgust, and clashes erupted among their supporters after Morocco were given a spot-kick in injury time at the end of normal time.

It took Senegalese Super Star, Sadio Mano to exhibit a strong leadership dexterity to convince his teammates to return to the pitch and continue against the run of play.

Moment after, the game restarted after a delay of almost 20 minutes, but Brahim Diaz's penalty was r***d and saved, taking the final to extra time, where Gueye scored before Senegal held on to win the continental title for the second time.

This is Senegal's third finals in four tournaments hosted by Confederations of Africa Football CAF, in recent times.

Four nations made their way through to the last four teams after weeks of fierce competitions despite controversial decisions that greeted the football event as enthusiasts at different occasions called out match officials for what was perceived as poor officiating.

Meanwhile, the super eagles of Nigeria defeated Egypt on penalties to claim third place in the 35th edition of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

The 3rd place game, played at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, on Saturday January 17, 2025, ended in a goalless draw after 90 minutes, where the
Super Eagles won the penalty shootout 4-2 to secure third place in the tournament.

17/01/2026

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From Dance To Mortuary: Benin Local Currency Changer Dies After Following Emergency Lover Home.

Eben Enasco Reporting

In what began as a night of expressing top test feelings of love, drinks and widespread promises, ended in a morgue drawer in Benin City between two emergency love birds.

The incident, reportedly happened at Iyahen street, off Mella Motel Road Uselu Quarters, where the local currency woman, identified as Aisosa Gladys, visited her love bird for the first time and could not return to tell the story.

The relationship, according to eyewitnesses and family members of the deceased could barely exist for four days when the Female partner Aisosa died.

It was learned that the woman complained of a headache late at night while she was with her partner, ( name withheld).

It was said that upon her complaints the partner was able to administer her some paracetamol for an expected relief.

According to the source who said he got the narratives from the deceased partner, said when the Headache persisted, she was rushed to the Emergency Unit of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, where she later succumbed to the yet to be disclosed course of her death.

The lover, who later went to the Divisional Police Headquarter at Ugbowo to report himself and establish the incident, was however, detained before he was taken into custody of the Divisional police office at textil mill road whose jurisdiction covers the point of incidence to obtain his statement.

The case, part of a disturbing trend in Benin, drew a somber crowd to Ugbowo Police Station yesterday, as family members, neighbors, and sympathizers gathered to mourn a life cut short. “Why did it have to end like this?” echoed through the throng, many of whom knew the victim as a familiar face in the local currency hucking exchange market.

Although the police admitted to have the suspect in their custody, no statement has been issued to validate the actual course of the death of the deceased as inquest to the course of her death continues.

17/01/2026

From Dance To Mortuary: Benin Local Currency Changer Dies After Following Emergency Lover Home.

Eben Enasco Reporting

In what began as a night of expressing top test feelings of love, drinks and widespread promises, ended in a morgue drawer in Benin City between two emergency love birds.

The incident, reportedly happened at Iyahen street, off Mella Motel Road Uselu Quarters, where the local currency woman, identified as Aisosa Gladys, visited her love bird for the first time and could not return to tell the story.

The relationship, according to eyewitnesses and family members of the deceased could barely exist for four days when the Female partner Aisosa died.

It was learned that the woman complained of a headache late at night while she was with her partner, ( name withheld).

It was said that upon her complaints the partner was able to administer her some paracetamol for an expected relief.

According to the source who said he got the narratives from the deceased partner, said when the Headache persisted, she was rushed to the Emergency Unit of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, where she later succumbed to the yet to be disclosed course of her death.

The lover, who later went to the Divisional Police Headquarter at Ugbowo to report himself and establish the incident, was however, detained before he was taken into custody of the Divisional police office at textil mill road whose jurisdiction covers the point of incidence to obtain his statement.

The case, part of a disturbing trend in Benin, drew a somber crowd to Ugbowo Police Station yesterday, as family members, neighbors, and sympathizers gathered to mourn a life cut short. “Why did it have to end like this?” echoed through the throng, many of whom knew the victim as a familiar face in the local currency hucking exchange market.

Although the police admitted to have the suspect in their custody, no statement has been issued to validate the actual course of the death of the deceased as inquest to the course of her death continues.