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Senate: Odi Okojie, Only Voice That Can Complement Okpebholo's Efforts  By Odi Okojie Media Team  Esanland politically delineated as Edo Central Senatorial district, has finally come to her season to blossom and the people to thrive, if and only if the perfect fit is identified to occupy the position of the Senate. The above, is an incontrovertible fact, especially going by the way Governor Monday Okpeholo is currently changing the narrative of governance, bearing in mind that, Esanland has in the past eight years been sidelined, as  several infrastructure in the senatorial district are in a sorry state. Edo central Senatorial district will definitely be attended to by the present administration of Governor Okpebholo, but truth must be told, Akpakomiza needs a vibrant, articulate, focused and pragmatic support from the federal government; such support can only come from someone that has showed sufficient evidence in practical governance, someone that evidently has tangibl...

Group Commends Gov. Okpebholo, Edo state Attorney General ....says what Obaseki couldn't do  in 70 Weeks this Government is doing it in 3 weeks. Thank You to Governor Okpebholo and Attorney General of Edo State -Dr Samson Osagie... What Obaseki Could Not Do  in about 70 Weeks this Government is Doing it in 3 Weeks. The Vanguard of the Independence of the Judiciary Commends the Governor of Edo State -H E., Senator Monday Okpebholo and His Attorney General -Dr Samson Osagie for putting machinery in motion to swear in the 3 Judges  approved by the National Judicial Council for appointment since June ,2023 .The swearing is slated for Monday 2nd December,2024. The Vanguard for the Independence of the Judiciary reckons that what Obaseki could not do for about 70 Weeks , the Governor of Edo State and his Attorney General is doing it in about three weeks. This demonstrates the new Administration"s adherence to the Rule of Law and due process .It is imperative that Officials of Go...

OPINION   EDOBEST or Edo Worst? By: Douglas Ogbankwa, Esq@douglasogbankwa@gmsil.com I have had the privilege of teaching for about two decades and a half, part time. As a matter of fact, on my call to the Nigerian Bar, I was an Assistant Director of Administration of one of the biggest Private Educational Institutions in Edo State. I have also had the benefit of seeing educational policies in Nigeria, but I have never seen one as deceptive and as duplicitous as the EDOBEST. The EDOBEST is an acronym for Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation which they say is anchored on five nondescript pillars which are sadly not depicted in the basic education spectrum in Edo State. Beyond the razzmatazz of smartly dressed officials, navigating schools, with smart gadgets, or globetrotting in exotic cities of the World, the educational sector in Edo State is nearly comatose – a victim of perfidious propaganda, that is not in sync with the situation on the ground. A visit to remote schools in ...

Failed Portion Of Ekpoma/Benin Road, To Be Completed Before Xmas.                        -Gov. Okpebholo  By: Oriaifoh Godwins  The executive Governor of Edo state, Governor Monday Okpebholo, has assured that the repairs on some failed portions of the Benin/Ekpoma highway will hopefully be completed before the Christmas festival period, as the contractor is working round the clock on the road. This assurance, is contained in a Press release, dated: November 28, 2024, and signed by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to Edo state Governor. According to the Press statement; "Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has assured residents that contractors working on the failed portion of Obadan Junction road along the Benin-Ekpoma Expressway are working hard to complete the road before Christmas. "Governor Okpebholo who inspected the ongoing road project for the third time on Thursday evening, since his inauguration ...

SENATE: Edo Central Needs A Senator Who Can Complement Okpebholo's Efforts.  By: Oriaifoh Godwins  Esanland politically delineated as Edo Central Senatorial district, has finally come to her season to blossom and the people to thrive, if and only if the perfect fit is identified to occupy the position of the Senate. The above, is an incontrovertible fact, especially going by the way Governor Monday Okpeholo is currently changing the narrative of governance, bearing in mind that, Esanland has in the past eight years been sidelined, as  several infrastructure in the senatorial district, are in a sorry state. Edo central Senatorial district will definitely be attended to by the present administration of Governor Okpebholo, but truth must be told, Akpakomiza needs a vibrant, articulate, focused and pragmatic support from the federal government; such support can only come from someone that has showed sufficient evidence in practical governance, someone that evidently has tangi...

Edo Central Senatorial Seat: Accessibility, a traits that stand Odi Okojie Out By Odi Okojie Media Team  The beauty of Democracy has often been said to be the ability of the people to choose who represents them at any level or arm of government and in doing this, the people are made to drive the wheel of their own development by entrusting their mandate to someone they know and trust to deliver on their promises to them.  What becomes more interesting is how those seeking to represent the people make themselves accessible to the people they seek to represent either before or after they are elected. This is one area most political class fall short of expectations as some have often shut out the people they ought to be representing by creating a gap between the representative and those they are representing. This brings to mind the importance of accessibility when people are choosing their representative and in our present day politics in Edo, one person whose accessibility by a...

 For Me, "EDO BEST",  Is Unacceptable -Gov. Okpebholo  By: Oriaifoh Godwins  As Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, 27th November, 2024, embarked on the inspection of schools in the State, he frowned at the dilapidated structures as well as the poor sanitary, security and learning conditions in the schools, saying; "For me, these are not acceptable. My administration will fix these schools". At Eweka Primary School Obazagbon, the Governor said: “Look at the situation of this school, it is terrible as children are here, and this is the so called EdoBest.  “This school has just five teachers. My administration will correct the wrongs and make amends because our job is to make Edo people happy and our children educated in line with the renewed hope agenda of Mr President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.” “This school must be fenced and by next week Friday, I will be here to see the level of work done because work will commence and in the next few...

Christian Group Intercedes For Okpebholo, Edo  By: Oriaifoh Godwins  A group of Christian interdenominational intercessors, today, Tuesday 26th 2024 at the Edo state government House, in Osadebey Avenue, Benin, Edo state, gathered to intercede for Governor Monday Okpebholo administration.  In his sermon, the Chaplain, Apostle Sule Faraday, who titled his message: "Ye are gods", declared that, the All Progressives Congress, APC, government of Senator Monday Okpebholo has come to stay, adding that, Edo people, irrespective of whatever divide, must come together to support the governor's vision of taking Edo state out of her current 'sorry' situation.  Speaking, he said; "through faith in God, we are gods. Moses never knew he was a god, until God told him so in Exodus chapter 7, verse 1". " Moses saw himself as an ordinary herdsman, but God saw him as a God who will deliver the children of Israelites from captive..." Describing Governor Monday Okp...

Probe Panel, Not Out To Witch Hunt  The Governor of Edo state, Senator Monday Okpebholo has reiterated that, the 16-member probe panel, set up to look into the books presented by the former administration of Mr. Godwin Obaseki, is not meant to witch hunt anyone but to strengthen the fight against corruption, which is part of his mandate. This is contained in a Press release issued today, and signed by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor. The Press statement reads: 26th November, 2024 Benin City. Assets verification exercise not witch-hunt- Gov Okpebholo Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, inaugurated a 16-member Assets Verification Committee, led by Dr Ernest Afolabi-Umakhihe, with a charge to confirm the existence, conditions, locations and ownership of all State assets. At the event held  at the Exco Chamber, Government House, Benin City, the Governor said the committee is not intended to witch-hunt anybody, but to strengthen the ...

OPINION   Members of Edo Probe Panel, Are A Fit Perfectum  By; Oriaifoh Godwins  In his so far very few days in office as the governor of Edo state, Governor Monday Okpebholo, without an iota of doubt, has proven to the people of Edo state, and Nigeria at large, that he means business and that the business of governance, is serious business.  This is particularly true, going by the quality and caliber of people that he has so far, delegated to carry out specific tasks for his administration. The latest, which is the appointment of the 14-member Probe Panel set up to investigate the books that was scantily put together, and presented to the All Progressives Congress, APC, transition committee.  Looking at the calibre of people in the probe panel, including Hon. Barr. Anselm Ojezua, Hon. Deacon Patrick Idiake, and others, there is no other way to describe them, other than saying, they are a FIT PERFECTUM, A Perfect Fit for the task of looking into the books presen...

 Edo Central Senatorial Seat: Why Odi Okojie is Most Suitable By Odi Okojie Media Team  As the search for a replacement of Senator Monday Okpebholo intensifies in Edo Central Senatorial District, a lot of people from Esan land are saying that the people should search no more as the member representing Esan South-East/Esan North-East federal constituency, Hon. Odi Okojie is well prepared to step into the shoes.  Hon. Odi Okojie is at home with his Esan brothers and sisters, both at home and in the Diaspora; he's familiar with the challenges confronting Esan land. Odi Okojie and his amiable wife, Mrs. Mercy Johnson-Odi Okojie are always with Esan people in his Uromi country home, ministering to the needs of his people. This he has been doing even before his ventured into politics.  Secondly, Odi Okojie is from Esan North-East local government area, the local government area that should produce the Senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District in line with the Es...

 Tackling Insecurity In Edo:  ...we will keep our strategies close to our heart  -CP Ibadin Rtd By: Oriaifoh Godwins  Following the recent declaration of war on criminals in Edo State, by Governor Monday Okpebholo, after the inaugural close door meeting he held with security agencies in the state recently, and his statement that; "we'll smoke criminals out of Edo state," during the swearing-in ceremony of new appointees, including CP Ibadin, as Coordinator, Edo Security Network, that held on Monday 25th November, the Edo State Corps Commander, Commissioner of Police, Friday Ibadin, Rtd, has emphasized on the need for all hands to be on deck to make the job of keeping Edo state safe and crime free, easy for security agents in the state; saying, meanwhile, we will keep our strategies close to our heart. In an exclusive chat with Winning Media Online, CP Ibadin who hailed the efforts of Governor Okpebholo, in supporting security agencies, even before he became the Senat...

Gov. Okpebholo's administration working to create a peaceful environment for all to thrive - SSG Empowers Irrua Community to improve living standard  Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo is working tirelessly to create a peaceful and prosperous environment where citizens of Edo State will thrive in their endeavours. Secretary to the Edo State Government SSG, Barr. Umar Musa Ikhilor disclosed this in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government of Edo State at a ceremony where hundreds of citizens benefitted from his philanthropic gesture The governor in his inaugural speech at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City had said his government would support market women, small businesses with soft loans and also the youths to acquire relevant skills for self empowerment. Buttressing the governor's position, the SSG reaffirmed his lifelong commitment to poverty alleviation and community development as hundreds of people from the 10 wards of the local government received life-chan...

 2024 Edo Guber Ward/Unit Results Should Be Yardstick For Rewards.                      -Oduma By Oriaifoh Godwins  The attention of Edo state governor, as well as all the critical stakeholders in Edo State All Progressives Congress, APC, has been drawn to the brewing acrimonies amongst the party members, as a result of the marginalization of some persons, in spite of their sacrifices and efforts towards winning the September 21st Edo guber. The above observation was made by an old and passionate APC member, that played a key role in the Mobilisation Unit of the Edo central Gubernatorial Campaign Council, as the Deputy Director, Mobilisation, Chief Robert Okoinemen, aka Oduma of the Universe.  Speaking with Winning Media Online, today, Monday, November 25th 2024, Chief Okoinemen who condemned the way and manner some leaders in Esan North East local government area viciously removed some persons' names from the compile...

Obaseki For Probe: Edo State New Govt Set To Probe Former Administration  ...sets up 14-man panel  By: Oriaifoh Godwins  As Governor Monday Okpebholo's administration of transparency, progress and development in the interest of Edo state people sets the pace for other states in Nigeria to follow, the governor has set up a probe panel to look into the activities of former governor Godwin Obaseki when he was in office. The news on this development, is contained in a Press release dated 24th November, 2024 and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor of Edo state, Mr. Fred Itua. The statement reads: Assets verification: Gov Okpebholo unveils 14-man panel to probe Obaseki  Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the constitution of a 14-man State Assets Verification Committee to probe the administration of Godwin Obaseki.  Governor Okpebholo will inaugurate the Committee on Tuesday, the 26th of November, 2024, in Government House, Benin...

Time For Asuelimen Ighodalo To Make Himself A Hero -Oduma By: Oriaifoh Godwins Chief Robert Okoinemen aka Oduma of the Universe, has advised the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the September 21 2024 Edo state gubernatorial election to take advantage of the current political situation in Esanland in particular and Edo state in general, to make himself a hero. Chief Okoinemen gave this advice in an exclusive chat with Winning Media Online. Quoting Shakespeare, in one of his books titled 'Julius Caesar', saying; "There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; Omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries..."  This "tide", in the affairs of Asuelimen Ighodalo, Chief Okoinemen said, looks very good for him, if only he can manage it well to his advantage; saying, he will be making a great name for himself and his children, particularly in Esanland, if he is able to manage it we...

  OPINION   If I Were Asuelimen Ighodalo, I Will... By: Oriaifoh Godwins If I were Asuelimen Akintunde Ighodalo, I will be smart enough to read the broad letterings on the walls and heed the advice in this writeup. Wait a minute, is it true that, after the September 21 2024 Edo gubernatorial election, many have moved on with their lives and businesses? Is it true that Governor Monday Okpebholo, has not only hit the ground running, but has gone beyond that to hit the air flying? Is it true that, Governor Okpebholo has flagged off the first flyover in Edo state? Is it true that Governor Okpebholo has also flagged off several other people oriented projects, for which the people of Edo state are happy and hailing Akpakomiza for? Somebody, said; "the most outstanding development, since Okpebholo's inauguration as the governor of Edo state, barely two weeks ago, is the magical fall in the price of some food items in the market, particularly in Benin metropolis, just as a result of a...

FEATURE: Governor Okpebholo's Historic First Week in office, Is Exemplary. By: Godswill Inegbe  Since the newly elected governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo assumed office, there has been a new lease of life for the people of the state. This is evident in the people-centric decisions that Governor Okpebholo has so far taken. Without an iota of doubt, Governor Okpebholo's 'pace setting', first week in office is exemplary and a game-changing phenomenon in the state's governance and development trajectory.  His historic flag-off of Edo State's first flyover bridge and rapid commencement of key infrastructure projects like road rehabilitation and school improvements and his prompt appointments and decisive actions, such as banning exploitative market unions, further underscore his commitment to practical governance, which is what the people of Edo state needs at this time.  After one week in the saddle of governance, Okpebholo declared to the lawmakers in...

Edo Govt To Recover Govt Vehicles As Gov. Okpebholo Sets Up Recovery Committee By: Oriaifoh Godwins  A Twelve man committee has been set up by Governor Monday Okpebholo to recover all vehicles belonging to the Edo State Government which are said to be in the custody of the immediate past governor of Edo state, ex governor, Godwin Obaseki and his Aides.  Okpebholo who made this known on Thursday in Benin City, where he inaugurated Kelly Okungbowa-led committee and gave them two weeks to deliver on its mandate and ensure that the government vehicles in private hands are fully recovered, and subsequently returned to the state government, added that, a lot of government vehicles are in private hands and the committee will ensure that they are recovered at the stipulated time. Speaking, Okungbowa said;... the governor deemed it fit to inaugurate us today with a mandate to recover all government vehicles in private hands". “I am the Chairman, while my Vice is the former Speaker of t...

 The Tested and Trusted Factors in Odi Okojie's Senatorial Ambition By Odi Okojie Media Team   In our present day politics and politicking, what seems to be in the front burner of our political discourse, is the matter of true representation where the people are the beneficiaries of policies, developmental programmes and  projects implementation by those they entrusted with their mandate.  It has also been said that the inability of those entrusted with the commonwealth of the people to fulfill their campaign promises as well as deliver the dividends of democracy to the people, have been the bane of the distrust in relationships between the people and the political class. One person who has over the years changed this narrative is Hon. Odi Okojie, the member representing Esan South-East/Esan North-East federal constituency in the House of Representatives.  The numerous people oriented projects and programmes Hon. Prince Odianosen Okojie has attracted to his...

BREAKING:Governor Okpebholo swears – in Commissioner for Health Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has sworn into office, the Commissioner for Health Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole with a charge to take the sector to the next level. This development is contained in a Press release dated 19th November 2024, signed by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, and made available to newsmen a while ago. The Press statement reads: 19th November 2024 Benin City, Edo state  Governor Okpebholo swears – in Commissioner for Health Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has sworn in the new Commissioner for Heath, Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole with a charge to take the sector to the next level. The event which held at the Executive Chambers of the Government House was attended by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Musa Ikhilor, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Gani Audu, Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okun...

 Edo Must Be Safe For All, But Criminals  -Gov. Okpebholo  ....as he declares war on cultism in Edo State  By: Oriaifoh Godwins  Going by the incessant and questionable criminal activities and killings that has for sometime now, been putting Edo state in the news, for bad reasons, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday night, ordered heads of various security agencies in the State to make the Heartbeat unsafe for criminal elements in the state. According to a Press release dated 19/11/2024, and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, the Governor gave the charge while briefing newsmen at the end of an inaugural security meeting, held behind closed doors in Government House, Benin City, Edo State. The press release, further reads; "Governor Okpebholo said his administration places priority on security, and also revealed that his government is doing everything to ensure that the State is safe for every resident. "He noted that the iss...

EBAKOTA: Odi Okojie's Senatorial Ambition, Pathway to Sustain Esan Unity  By Odi Okojie Media Team  At the dawn of the present democratic dispensation in 1999, Esan leaders from all the political parties sat down to put down structures to regulate the sharing of political offices within Esan land. They all agreed that the Senatorial slot should be rotating between the old Agbazilo and Okpebho federal constituencies. They also agreed that the Senatorial seat will further be micro zoned to the local government areas making up Agbazilo and Okpebho when taking their turns. Esan leaders went further to agree that the House of Representatives seat for Agbazilo federal constituency shall also be rotating between Esan South-East and Esan North-East local government areas,  while that of the old Okpebho federal constituency shall also be rotating between and among Esan Central,  Esan West and Igueben local government areas.  This is what is referred to in Edo Central Sen...

To Achieve Our Collective Expectations, We Need A Collective Action -Hon. Ikpea  By: Our Correspondent  A one time Edo state Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon, Dr. Joe Ikpea has maintained that, for Esanland to achieve her desired glorious past, there must be a total overhaul of the thinking and focus of the people of Esanland in term of who represents Esanland in the Political arena, saying, recycling same people, will only yield same result.  Hon. Ikpea said this, while responding to questions from a team of Journalists in Benin city, Edo State.  Continuing, Hon. Joe Ikpea who hailed the activities and efforts of Senator, now Governor Monday Okpebholo, when he was the Senator that represented Edo central Senatorial district at the National Assembly, said; "...the tempo of activities of Senator Monday Okpebholo, must not wane. We must all come together to ensure that the tempo of his good representation of Esan people, goes higher. This is the one and only way throu...

 Obaseki's 'Edo Best' Again, Exposed ...as Gov Okpebholo gives timeline for completion of abandoned Ebomisi secondary school  By: Oriaifoh Godwins  Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has given a timeline, within which he will rebuild the abandoned Ebomisi Secondary School in Ugbogiobo, Ovia North East Local Governments Area of Edo State, that was abandoned by the past administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki. This development is contained in a Press release, signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Edo state. The Press release, stated that, the school was abandoned by the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki, who was apparently angered by the support given to the All Progressive Congress (APC) and Governor Monday Okpebholo during the 21st September 2024 governorship election in Edo State. Governor Okpebholo, who visited the school on Monday, said his administration will restore hope to the community, with a promise that  the stude...

PDP, Obaseki's Failure, Scams Revealed By: Oriaifoh Godwins  As Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, hit the ground running, one of the scams and showmanship of former governor Godwin Obaseki and his praise singers, has been exposed as the 7.5 kilometres Temboga road that was said to have been awarded since one year now is yet to be completed. This was revealed in a Press Statement titled "Temboga Road: Shame on PDP, Obaseki" dated 17/11/2024, and signed by Fred Itua,  the Chief Press Secretary to Edo state Governor. Describing Obaseki's praise singers as "Retired politicians", the Press statement reads: " Retired politician and idle factional publicity secretary of the depleted Peoples Democratic Party Caretaker Committee in Edo State, Chris Nehikhare, has again exposed one of the many failures of the Godwin Obaseki-led administration". " We understand that the factional chapter of the depleted PDP is in a hurry to redeem itself. The PDP-l...

Edo Central Senate: Odi Okojie Exposed! By: Oriaifoh Godwins The member representing Esan North East/Esan South East constituency in the House of Representatives, who is currently warming up to contest for Edo central Senatorial position, Hon. Prince Odianosen Okojie, has been exposed by the people of Agbazilo as "Mr. Project". Speaking with Winning Media Online, Chief Robert Okoinemen aka Oduma of the Universe, who described Hon. Odianosen Okojie as a trail blazer and a narrative changer, added that; "the evidence of true representation of Hon. Prince Odianosen Okojie, abounds everywhere in Esan North East/Esan South East Federal constituency, that he represents at the House of Representatives. He is simply Mr. Project, and that is what he is known for and addressed as in the entire Agbazilo". Continuing, Chief Okoinemen said; "we, the people of Agbazilo cannot pretend not to know that Odi Okojie is doing perfectly well in representing us, especially as it is ...