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Walls Closing In: Jessica Iguodala Dodges Court Service as Defamation Case Stalls, Property Seizure Looms in Criminal Trial Falmata Ibrahim  The legal noose appears to be tightening around Jessica Iguodala as she faces mounting pressure from two courts over separate civil and criminal cases, with judges now warning that evasion will not shield her for long. At the Edo State High Court No. 4 on Wednesday, the defamation suit filed against her by Elder Francis Omoruyi Oloton, with suit number B/167/2026, was stalled yet again. Presiding Judge, Honourable Justice E.O. Ahaomoje, was told that Iguodala has still not been served with court processes despite “repeated efforts” to reach her. Claimant’s counsel, Samson R. Osagie, Esq., was in court and ready to proceed, but the absence of service forced an adjournment. Justice Ahaomoje has now fixed June 16, 2026, for mention, giving the legal team what sources described as a “final window” to perfect service on the defendant. The civil cas...

A Son’s Homage: Chief Abraham Jimawo Seeks Motherly Blessing from Hajia Aishetu Oshiomhole in Iyamho Ahead of 2027  Habiba Sam  The quiet, ancestral town of Iyamho stirred with quiet reverence recently as Chief Dr. Abraham Jimawo (JP), the ILUNAMIE 1 of The Three Ibie and aspiring Member of the House of Representatives for Etsako Federal Constituency, paid a deeply symbolic consultation visit to one of Etsakoland’s most treasured matriarchs — Hajia Aishetu Oshiomhole. Hajia Aishetu, mother of former Edo State Governor and serving Senator, Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, is widely regarded as a moral compass and unifying force in Afemai land. Her home in Iyamho has, over the decades, become a sanctuary where leaders seek wisdom, prayers, and the kind of blessing only a mother of the land can bestow. Chief Jimawo did not come alone. He arrived with the full weight of the Jimawo Project 2027 Organisation, led by Director General Uduimoh Esilama Ayo. Flanking him were Chief Public...

Rooted in the Press: Gov’s Spokesman Marches with Edo Journalists, Affirms Media’s Place in Democracy By Admin  The Chief Press Secretary to the Edo State Governor, Dr. Patrick Ebojele, on Thursday stepped back into familiar territory as he joined journalists in a spirited march past at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, during this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. Ebojele, who built his career in journalism before his appointment, walked shoulder-to-shoulder with members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, a gesture that drew applause and warm nods from participants and onlookers at the stadium. Speaking shortly after the parade, the governor’s spokesman said his decision to march with his former colleagues was a deliberate return to his professional beginnings and a public show of solidarity with media practitioners across the state. “Journalism is a calling I remain proud of,” Ebojele told reporters at the sidelines of the event. “Marching with my colleagues today is my ...

Edo State Intensifies War Against Malaria with Statewide Free Screening, Treatment, and Public Sensitization on World Malaria Day 2026 Habiba Sam In solidarity with the global fight against malaria, the Edo State Ministry of Health marked World Malaria Day 2026 with a series of interventions aimed at reducing the disease burden, including free testing, treatment, and large-scale awareness drives across the state. Addressing journalists at a media briefing in Benin City, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, said this year’s theme, _Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can, Now We Must_, serves as an urgent reminder that the time for decisive action is now. Dr. Oshiomhole lamented that Nigeria continues to bear the heaviest malaria burden globally, a reality he described as a public health emergency demanding united action from government, healthcare professionals, and every citizen. He stressed, however, that Edo State is responding with practical, people-centered measures ...

Masari: The Trusted Fixer Driving Results, Loyalty, and Grassroots Strength in Tinubu’s Presidency By Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat, Phd In politics, the most consequential figures are not always the most visible. Some operate beyond the glare of headlines, shaping outcomes through trust, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to results. Alhaji Ibrahim Kabir Masari belongs to this rare class, a quiet force whose influence within the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) is both significant and steadily consequential. From his vantage point within Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Masari has built a reputation as a dependable operator, trusted with sensitive assignments and known for delivering them with precision, honesty, and without distortion. In a political environment where competing interests can easily blur intent, such reliability is not just valuable; it is indispensable. This trust is rooted in more than proximity to power. It is g...

Catholic Television of Nigeria Marks 15 Years on Air, One Year on GOTV with 300% Viewership Surge Habiba Sam  Catholic Television of Nigeria (CTV) is marking a double milestone — 15 years of pioneering faith-based broadcasting and one year since its strategic move to GOTV Channel 115 — celebrating a legacy of spiritual enrichment, national unity, and record-breaking audience growth. At a media briefing in Abuja, the station’s leadership described the anniversary as a moment to honor God, acknowledge partners, and recommit to delivering uplifting content that shapes families and society. Since launching in 2010 under the vision of former Abuja Archbishop John Cardinal Onaiyekan, CTV has lived out its founding creed of building “a world where the love of God and neighbour reigns supreme.” Fifteen years on, it has emerged as a leading voice for professionalism, balanced journalism, and Catholic spirituality in Africa’s media space. Officials said CTV has set the pace in Catholic broad...