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Okpebholo and Idahosa’s Grassroots Strategy Gains Momentum After Benin Recreational Club Visit
Okpebholo and Idahosa’s Grassroots Strategy Gains Momentum After Benin Recreational Club Visit....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Benin City—The APC gubernatorial ticket led by Senator Monday Okpebholo and his running mate, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, is gaining significant traction following their visit to the Benin Recreational Club yesterday. The event, characterized by a direct and personal engagement with citizens, is being viewed as a strategic move that highlights the candidates’ commitment to grassroots politics.
Unlike traditional campaign rallies that often rely on grandstanding, Okpebholo and Idahosa have focused on intimate, one-on-one conversations with Edo citizens, positioning themselves as leaders who are in tune with the everyday challenges of the people. This approach has not only set them apart from their opponents but has also strengthened their connection with voters who are tired of empty promises and seek authentic, responsive governance.
Political analysts suggest that this visit marks a crucial point in their campaign, as it demonstrates a deep understanding of the electorate’s desire for leaders who are both approachable and genuinely invested in the state’s future. The choice to prioritize such direct interaction may well be the key to securing broad-based support as the elections draw near.
With growing momentum, Okpebholo and Idahosa’s grassroots strategy is poised to redefine political engagement in Edo State, setting a new benchmark for how campaigns should be conducted in a modern, democratic society.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mandated a thorough restructuring of Nigerian football, citing ongoing struggles and failure to qualify for major international tournaments. In a Thursday statement issued through Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, the President emphasized that despite advancements in other sports following the re-establishment of the National Sports Commission (NSC), football continues to suffer from deep-seated structural deficits in governance, administration, and accountability.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
To execute this overhaul, Tinubu instructed NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko to collaborate with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) secretariat on a wide-ranging consultative process, while stressing the necessity of coordinating with FIFA and CAF to avert any penalties related to government interference. This presidential directive closely follows the resignations of NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and General Secretary Muhammad Sanusi.
Saba Gideon, the lawmaker representing the Edu State Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly and chairman of the House Committee on Livestock, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) citing a lack of internal democracy, fairness, and inclusiveness. In an August 19, 2026 resignation letter submitted to his APC Ward Chairman for Tsaragi Ward 3 and confirmed via a telephone interview in Ilorin, Gideon noted that the choice followed extensive discussions with his constituents and key stakeholders, though he has not yet announced his next political destination.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This defection follows a period of friction between Gideon and the state legislature, stemming from a three-month suspension imposed by the Assembly on December 18, 2025. Led by House Leader Abdulkadir Magaji and Speaker Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, the suspension accused the lawmaker of contempt and breach of legislative privilege for allegedly leaking a secret recording of a closed-door meeting. Rather than issuing a mandated written apology, Gideon challenged the suspension in court. In February 2026, the Kwara State High Court ruled in his favor, nullifying the suspension as unconstitutional and unlawful due to procedural violations and a lack of legal backing.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed that recent £75m signing Bruno Guimaraes is in contention to make his debut against Aston Villa on Monday following a groin injury that sidelined him at the start of the 2026/27 season. While Arteta noted that the club has been carefully regulating the Brazilian midfielder’s training load, he confirmed there are no ongoing issues regarding the injury.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In addition to the update on Guimaraes, Arteta addressed the fitness status of other squad members in the defensive department. Jurrien Timber is continuing his recovery trajectory, with Arteta remarking that his training load has increased and could be elevated further if his progress remains steady, following Ben White stepping into the defensive line during a recent victory over Coventry City, alongside fellow new arrival Ezri Konsa who joined from Aston Villa in a £50 million transfer. Conversely, William Saliba faces a significantly more extended rehabilitation period, with Arteta explicitly acknowledging that the defender will require considerably more time before making a return to the pitch.
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