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U-17 Chess Tournament: Edo Future In Chess Bright — Sports Commission Boss Expresses Optimism
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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has expressed optimism that with the excellent performance of participants at the just concluded Under-17 Male and Female Chess Tournament in Benin, he has no doubt that the future is bright for Chess development in the state.
Enabulele spoke weekend at the final day of the tournament where over 50 young Edolites participated.
In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele, while celebrating the winners of the Under-17 Male and Female Chess Tournament, expressed joy at the impressive performances of the players.
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“This tournament was designed to promote talent discovery across the state, and I am very pleased with the performance of Kelechi Chukwudi, who scored 6.5 points, and Leonard Gabriel, who clinched 6 points, to emerge first and second in the male category of the Edo South U-17 Chess Tournament,” Enabulele said.
“In the female category, I commend Oyakhilome Christabel and Shadrach for scoring 4.5 points each to emerge as the best players,” he added.
Third place went to Onowaka Henry with 5.5 points in the male category, while Oyakhilome Victoria also secured 4.5 points in the female category.
Other notable performers included Akinrogunde Divine, Ehiobolo Godliness, and Ogbegere Osaghatae (5.5 points each), as well as Edobor Osamuyimen, Ogbegere Afiangbosa, and Okundaye Efosa (5 points each).
In the female category, Oyakhilome Esther, Oriakpon Ofure, Dominion Osaghae, and Success Shadrack scored 4 points each.
Enabulele emphasized that “the number one mandate of Governor Monday Okpebholo in sports development is to discover raw talents from the grassroots, and this tournament is a practical demonstration of that commitment.”
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He further revealed that the top two male and female players will be selected for the National Youth Games camping exercise, creating a pathway for them to represent Edo State at the upcoming games in Asaba, Delta State.
Assistant Director (Technical) and Head Coach of Chess in the state, Mrs. Rosemary Amadasun, applauded both winners and participants for their commitment and determination, noting that the purpose of the tournament had been achieved.
To encourage participation and reward excellence, the overall winners in the male and female categories received ₦25,000 each, with ₦15,000 for second place, ₦10,000 for third, ₦5,000 for fourth, plus consolation prizes for other participants.
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BREAKING: Former Inspector-General Of Police, Solomon Arase, Is Dead
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August 31, 2025By
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Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase has passed away at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja.
As of the time of filing this report, neither his family nor the Nigeria Police Force has issued an official statement confirming the development.Japan trip
Arase, who served as Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was later appointed Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC).Japan trip
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Before becoming IGP, he headed the Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Bureau, the police force’s top intelligence unit.
Born on June 21, 1956, in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, Arase studied Political Science at Ahmadu Bello University, graduating in 1980, and joined the Nigeria Police Force on December 1, 1981.
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Shock As Adeleke Employs Roadside puff-puff Hawker As Govt House Chef
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August 30, 2025By
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday shocked a female puff-puff seller during a rally in Osogbo by buying all her snacks with ₦50,000 and offering her employment as a chef at the Government House.
This happened when Osun public servants trooped out in their thousands in what they called an appreciation solidarity rally in support of the governor for his support and care since he took over state governance.
It was observed that the governor, who sat in the bus, had sighted the woman who was among the crowd cheering him.
He immediately beckoned to the woman carrying a plastic container filled with puff-puff on her head and asked how much it would cost to buy all the snacks.
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The female hawker, who was visibly surprised and star-struck at the level of her proximity to the governor, found it difficult to even tell the governor how much she sold the snacks.
Surprisingly, Adeleke handed her a bundle of ₦50,000 to the cheers of the crowd.
The lucky woman knelt down in appreciation of the governor’s generosity.
Excited onlookers quickly rushed to share the snacks in the plastic already purchased by the governor.
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The governor invited the vendor inside the vehicle where one of his officials questioned her academic background, and she revealed that she holds a Nigerian Certificate in Education.
Adeleke further asked about the dishes she could prepare and instructed his aides to take her contact details for employment as a chef in the Government House.
Confirming the development, the Commissioner II at the Osun State Civil Service Commission, Olaniyan Taofeek, shared the video on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “The moment Gov. Adeleke turned the life of a puff-puff seller into a Government House chef.”
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A Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital Media, Oni Gbenga Lawrence, also corroborated the incident in a post on X, stating: “Moment Governor Ademola Adeleke turned the life of a puff-puff seller to Government Chef… not only ₦50k but he invited her into his car and employed her as chef in the Government House.”
The Guardian correspondent, who was at the scene of the welcome rally, made efforts to interview the lucky vendor, but they did not yield as she was not allowed to alight from the bus throughout the event.
(The Guardian)
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Katsina Govt Revokes Licenses Of All Private, Community Schools
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August 30, 2025By
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The Katsina State Government has withdrawn the operating licenses of all private and community schools in the state, with effect from August 13, 2025.
The announcement came through a circular issued by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and signed by Commissioner Hajiya Zainab Musa-Musawa.
The ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Malam Sani Danjuma, released the document in Katsina on Saturday.
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According to the circular, the move is part of the government’s effort to strengthen quality assurance and standardization within the education sector.
“The withdrawal of licenses is aimed at ensuring that schools operate in line with approved standards and provide quality education to students,” Danjuma said.
The circular also outlined a review of fees for license application, registration, and annual renewal.
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“Owners of affected schools are required to obtain fresh licenses by submitting proof of payment to the ministry on or before September 30, 2025.”
The statement also added that school operators have been warned not to increase tuition or other charges without government approval.
The ministry further promised to issue additional guidelines soon, including categorization of schools and the revised fee structure.
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