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Edo Central Senatorial Seat: Why APC Must Allow Odi Okojie's Winning Streak  By Odi Okojie Media Team Immediately after the governorship election victory of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the September 21st  election, a revelation was unfolded, which will no doubt fancy the APC faithful and supporters why it must have been a strategic that indeed worked against the opposition party. We're very sure that our readers are already inquisitive and yearning to know what was the strategy? How did the APC come about the strategy, who formulated it and how was it deployed and lastly who revealed it? Well, those who revealed it seems to be more important to us in the context on this piece. And indeed the revealer and formulator of the flawless strategy was no other than the greatest political master planner of this democratic dispensation, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Recal that, after the APC victory in the Edo 2024 Governorship election, the President received in...

 Edo State Can Be A Tradomedical Hub -Chairman, Edo Traditional Medicine Board By: Oriaifoh Godwins Going by the spate of drift of Medical Doctors and other Medical personnel out of Nigeria, in search of greener pastures in the western world, Nigeria, and particularly, Edo state, must begin to think inwards in finding solutions to our health challenges. Edo state, can become a tradomedical hub. The above sentiment was expressed by the the Chairman, Edo state Traditional Medicine Board, High Chief Dr. Abudu Ugbesia, JP, while speaking with a team of newsman,  in Benin. Chief Ugbesia, who lamented on the massive exit from Nigeria, of Medical Doctors, and other Medical personnel, however, maintained that; "though, there is nothing we can do to stop these skilled Medical personnel from leaving Nigeria, as we all seek for better living standard, but there are lots we can do to fill in the gap, saying; "we must not allow the vacuum created, as a result of the shortage of Medical Do...

2025 Lassa Fever Outbreak: Esan Central Chairman, Receives RRT By: Oriaifoh Godwins Following the efforts by the Federal and Edo state governments in curtailing the spread of Lassa Fever Outbreak, the Chairman, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area Irrua, today, Friday 31st January 2025, received in audience, the members of Lassa Fever Rapid Response Team, RRT, made up of members of the Edo State Rapid Response as well as members of the National Rapid Response Team from the  Nigeria Centre of Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC. Speaking on the purpose of their visit,   Dr. Blessing Osas Aideyan, Edo state Epidemiologist and Team Lead of the RRT, deployed to support the outbreak response in Esan Central Local Government Area, said; "We are currently responding to the 2025 Lassa fever outbreak especially in the high burden LGAs in the State. "We are here in Esan Central Local Government Area, to donate some Lassa fever response commodities to Esan Central LGA to help ...

 EDO TRIBUNAL: PDP FINALLY CONCEDE DEFEAT, SAYS WE ARE ONLY CONTESTING 16.7% OF THE  ENTIRE POLLING  UNIT IN THE STATE The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, at the resumed hearing of the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal in Abuja,  admitted before Justice Wilfred Kpochi led 3 member tribunal, to losing the Edo 2024 Governorship Election to the All Progressive Congress (APC). This admittance of defeat became glaring,  as the Star Witness and counsel to the PDP and Asue Ighodalo told the court, that they are only challenging the electoral outcome in 765 Polling Units out of the 4,198 Polling Units in the state, representing an insignificant 16.7% of the entire polling units in the state. This statement by the PDP counsel and their witnesses has further validated claims in many quarters that the PDP has no case but merely wasting the court’s time, all in a bid to stay relevant. The number of polling units being challenged by the PDP is insignifica...

 EDO TRIBUNAL: PDP FINALLY CONCEDE DEFEAT, SAYS WE ARE ONLY CONTESTING 16.7% OF THE  ENTIRE POLLING  UNIT IN THE STATE The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, at the resumed hearing of the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal in Abuja,  admitted before Justice Wilfred Kpochi led 3 member tribunal, to losing the Edo 2024 Governorship Election to the All Progressive Congress (APC). This admittance of defeat became glaring,  as the Star Witness and counsel to the PDP and Asue Ighodalo told the court, that they are only challenging the electoral outcome in 765 Polling Units out of the 4,198 Polling Units in the state, representing an insignificant 16.7% of the entire polling units in the state. This statement by the PDP counsel and their witnesses has further validated claims in many quarters that the PDP has no case but merely wasting the court’s time, all in a bid to stay relevant. The number of polling units being challenged by the PDP is insignifica...

Anti-cult Law: Join Cult, Go To Jail... Kill, You Die... Sponsor Cultism, Go To Jail, House Demolished A new Edo is rising -Gov Okpebholo  By: Oriaifoh Godwins The new Anticult law, recently signed by Governor Monday Okpebholo, is no doubt a right decision in the right direction of ensuring a peaceful Edo state that was hitherto, thrown into a theatre of war by blood thirsty secret cult members as different factions clash every now and then, the aftermath of which, is always destruction of lives and properties, some persons/members going on self exile and even deaths of members and in some cases, innocent people.  This new law provides for 21 years imprisonment for individuals who financially or materially sponsor cultism; 10 years imprisonment and property demolition for those who harbor cultists or allow their property to be used for cult-related activities; 21 years imprisonment for cultists involved in assault, injury, or property destruction, and death penalty for those r...

  OPINION SEARCH FOR LOST MANDATE:                     The Long Journey That Leads To Nowhere By: Oriaifoh Godwins Since the conclusion of the 2020 Edo governorship election, the media space has been awash with some persons claiming that some mandate was stolen; as such, they are embarking on the recovery of, according to them, their ‘stolen mandate’. In my opinion, their claim is as amusing as their hope. Again, equally ridiculous, is the way they are going about their 'business' of recovering their so called ‘stolen mandate’. Hold on please, don’t vent your anger on me… In 2022, when Edo state  Local Government election was conducted and the entire twenty four local governments in Edo state was  declared won by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP; when all the Ward Chairmen and Councilors that were declared winners, are all PDP candidates, was any mandate declared stolen by anybody? When in 2019, some fourteen members...

Odi Okojie and What it Takes If Esanland Must Make Progress  By: Odi Okojie Media Team The decision to entrust the fate of a race in the hands of one individual, is neitger a decision to be taken in a hurry, nor one that should be taken with whatever sentiment; as such decision requires careful scrutiny, requisite tests and a high concentration of trust.  Just as no one will agree to risk his/her life to fly in a plane piloted by a quark pilot, the pilot  must be tested and trusted for one to agree to be a passenger in his plane. In view of the above, it is the same thing when a race, this time, the Esan race is deciding on who the cap fits to represents Esanland,  in the Senate. The decision on who wears the cap, is one that should be taken with adequate scrutiny, as whoever is eventually given the nod, should be one that is Tested and Trusted. That individual, should be one that knows what it entails to speak for the people he is representing, he must be agile enou...

Executive, Legislators In Esan Central Local Government, Is A United, Strong Force -Chairman The Chairman of Esan Central Local Government ECLG area of Edo state, Rt. Hon. Kevin Iyere Ainiyelenhimi, has described the relationship between the Executive and Legislative Arms of the local government as a strong and United force; saying, "it's a new dawn in the history of Esan Central Local Government area, as we are set to take this local government to a higher and enviable level". Speaking with Winning Media Online, after the sitting of the Legislative Arm, that held today, Tuesday, January 22nd 2025, the Chairman, said; "Esan Central Local Government Area, is lucky to have the governor of Edo state, Senator Governor Monday Okpebholo, from this local government area, in view of this, we must at all time show good example for the other seventeen local government areas in Edo state, to follow". Continuing, Rt. Hon. Iyere who said, contrary to the insinuation of some ...

Odi Okojie Congratulates SUBEB Chairman, Onome Briggs By Odi Okojie  The member representing Esan South-East/Esan North-East federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Odi Okojie has congratulated Onome Okpebholo-Briggs on her appointment as Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) by Governor Monday Okpebholo.  Okojie who is a frontline aspirant for the Edo Central Senatorial race, described Briggs' appointment as a square peg in a square hole noting that she will bring her wealth of experience in the management of private schools to bear in the management of the board's resources; adding that her upbringing will upscale probity and accountability in the administration of the state resources in the basic education sector. "I wish to heartily congratulate you on your appointment as the Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). "Your appointment as helmsman of SUBEB attests to Governor Okpebholo's de...

Odi Okojie's Mindas Touch Will Enhance Development of Esanland  By Odi Okojie Media Team  The name Hon.Prince Odi Okojie, rings a bell in the entire Esanland. He's presently representing the people of the old Agbazilo federal constituency, now known as Esan South-East/Esan North-East federal constituency in the House of Representatives.  Before his foray into politics, Hon. Odi Okojie who is a scion of the Uromi royal family, was an entrepreneur with his hands in several businesses, including oil and gas, building and civil engineering construction, real estate, supply and logistics chain management.  Having made success out of his business enterprises, he ventured into philanthropy, to enable him contribute to lift his people out of poverty a venture he deployed his personal resources to finance, which he's still financing till this day.  Having made success in both his business and philanthropy, Odi Okojie decided to go into politics with the aim of bringing h...

Esan Central LG Chairman Appointed ALGON National Publicity Secretary By: Oriaifoh Godwins Rt. Hon. Kelvin Iyere Ainiyelenhimi, the Chairman of Esan Central Local Government (ECLG), has been appointed as the National Publicity Secretary of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON). This prestigious appointment was made based on his proven leadership abilities, vast knowledge, and resourcefulness on national issues. Before taking on this new role, Rt. Hon. Iyere served as a member of the Esan Central Legislative Arm, representing Ward 4.  He eventually rose to the position of Leader of the Legislative Arm. Following the suspension of all Local Government Chairmen in Edo State by the Edo State House of Assembly, he assumed the role of Acting Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area.  His position as the Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area, came after the Legislative Arm of the local government passed a vote of no confidence in the leadership of Hon...

 20th January, 2025 EDO NUJ CONDEMNS DSS ASSAULT ON JOURNALISTS, DEMANDS APOLOGY The Nigeria Union of the (NUJ), Edo State Council condemn in strong terms, the unwarranted attack on journalists by officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Edo State Election Petition Tribunal sitting on Monday January 20, 2025.  The attempt to bar journalists from performing their constitutional duties is a blatant assault on press freedom and the fundamental right of citizens to information and free speech. The actions of the DSS operatives are not only unacceptable, but also a clear indication of the growing hostility towards the media in Nigeria.  We therefore call on the Director-General of the DSS and the Edo State Director of the service to take immediate steps to caution their personnel and prevent future occurrences. We stand in solidarity with our colleagues who were harassed and intimidated by the DSS operatives. We demand an unconditional apology to NUJ and an a...

Suspended Edo LG Chairmen: Abuja Court declines jurisdiction A Federal High court sitting in Abuja has declined jurisdiction in a case filed by the suspended chairmen of the 18 Local Government Councils in Edo State. The court presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, had adjourned the matter to Monday, the 20th of January, 2025 for hearing of a Motion on Notice for an interlocutory injunction filed by the suspended chairmen.  When the matter came up on Monday morning, the presiding Judge informed the lawyers to the parties that upon an application by the counsel for the 1st to 5th Defendants, the case file has been transferred to the Benin Division of the Federal High Court.  "The implication of the transfer is that the Federal High Court Abuja lacks the territorial jurisdiction to entertain the case, since the parties are based in Edo and the main subject matter of the suit is the interpretation of the Edo State Local Government Laws." The Judge had ordered the parties to maint...

Esan Central LG Chairman, Uncommon Chairman For A Rising LG By: Oriaifoh Godwins  Due process, practical governance, Edo focused, love for fairness, justice and accountability, are qualities that the current Chairman, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG,  area is aboundantly loaded with. Those that occupied the position before him, are not this blessed with such qualities that are required of a Chairman that occupies that position. Rt. Hon. Kelvin Iyere Ainiyelenhimi, who was a  Senior Special Assistant to Edo state governor, was a councillor that represented ward 4 in Esan central local government area, was the leader of the legislative council, of the local government, was the acting Chairmen of Esan central local government and now, the Chairman of the Local Government Area. With respect to the progression of his positions from a  Senior Special Assistant, SSA, to Edo State governor, to being the Chairman of Esan central LGA, there is no doubt that he gathered all...

 Odi Okojie's Name Permeating Esanland Ahead Senatorial Election  By Odi Okojie Media Team  The race for the Edo Central Senatorial district has since begun and with several persons indicating interest to represent the good people of Esanland at the red Chambers of the National Assembly.  Like expected persons of different backgrounds are all vying and amongst these person is one name  like a fragrance permeating across the length and breath of Esanland, and that name is Honorable Odi Okojie, member representing Esan South-East/Esan North-East federal constituency in the House of Representatives. No doubt his sterling attributes of  matching words with actions and the consistency in showing ability to provide practical governance for his people by providing tangible people focused projects which is scattered across his federal constituency. He's determined to change the narratives through positive representation of his people as he has maintained his focus ...

Edo Central Senate Seat: Why Odi Okojie is Most Suitable  By: Odi Okojie Media Team  Esanland, politically delineated as Edo Central Senatorial district, is one Senatorial district in Edo State that can be regarded as the most politically active amongst the three Senatorial districts in the state.  In view of this, as Esanland prepares for the election to decide who will eventually replace Senator Monday Okpebholo, who left the Senate in quest for governorship and is now the governor of Edo state; the people of Esanland are now asking the question: "Why must we queue behind and support Hon. Prince Odianosen Okojie to represent Edo Central Senatorial district"? First and foremost, Hon. Prince Odianosen Okojie has the track record of being a true representative of his people, at least, from the evidence of his representation of the people of Esan South-East/Esan North-East federal constituency; Hon. Odi Okojie's evidence of true representation, has earned him the title; ...

Gov. Okpebholo Urge Relevant Authorities To Investigate Perpetuators Of Violence  The Executive Governor of Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo has urged relevant authorities, including the Judiciary, law enforcement agencies, and other State actors, to thoroughly investigate the serious allegations of falsehood, manipulations and intimidations that are being perpetuated by some persons during the proceedings of the ongoing tribunal and take swift and decisive action against those responsible. This was made known in a Press release dated Friday, 17 January, 2025 marked NO.16/EDSGH/2025, and signed by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor. In the press release captioned:  "FALSEHOOD, MANIPULATION, INTIMIDATION CANNOT STOP GOV OKPEBHOLO’S VICTORY AT THE TRIBUNAL", the Press Release stated that;  "the Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is deeply concerned and appalled by recent reports of attempts by the depleted opposition ...

Gov. Okpebholo employs over 300 into Edo Civil Service  ...commits to minimum wage payment Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has employed 360 Edo citizens from the three Senatorial Districts into the state's Civil Service. Those recruited have been deployed to various government ministries and parastatals to boost the workforce. State Head of service HOS, Dr Anthony Okungbowa disclosed this in his office in Benin City while briefing newsmen on the steps taken by the Okpebholo-led administration to embark on people-centered initiatives. Okungbowa said the previous administration had a contractual agreement with consultants and contractors who could hire and fire at anytime it pleased them. He noted that those employed by this present administration are to receive the N70,000 minimum wage paid to all Edo State workers showing the Okpebholo administration's commitment to delivering good governance in all sectors. "Recently the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday ...

Edo Central Senatorial Race: Why Odi Okojie is The Man to Beat By Odi Okojie Media Team  As the race for the Edo Central Senatorial seat hots up, Hon. Prince Odi Okojie of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has not only become the emblem of a front runner for the position, but the mere mention of his name in the race has continue to send jitters down the spine of aspirants from other political parties. Information at our disposal from reliable sources from other political parties who craved anonymity is that most of the aspirants are now withdrawing from the race and stepping down for the political neophytes in the race but with stupendous wealth, with a view of getting financial settlements from them in their realisation that Hon. Odi Okojie will win all of them in a landslide victory at the polls. Odi Okojie who is presently representing Esan South-East/Esan North-East federal constituency in the House of Representatives, has in the last 18 months demonstrated that he has what i...

Esan North-East Behind Odi Okojie, Ebakota for Edo Central Senatorial Seat  By Odi Okojie Media Team  The fear and respect for the "Esan Ebakota Political Accord" has now become the beginning of political wisdom for serious politicians and political office seekers in Edo Central Senatorial District.  This democratically and time tested phenomenon is the rotation of elective political office, more particularly the Senatorial seat and the two House of Representatives seats in Edo Central Senatorial District of Edo State.  While the Senatorial seat rotates between the old Agbazilo and Okpebho federal constituencies, the two House of Representatives seats rotates between the local government areas in both federal constituencies.  By this Ebakota agreement, the Senator to represent Edo Central Senatorial District in the 10th Senate is to come from Agbazilo federal constituency. By the same token, Esan North-East is to have it's turn for the slot, since Esan South-Eas...

Why Odi Okojie is Ahead of Others in Race for Edo Central Senatorial Seat  By Odi Okojie Media Team  Since the creation of what we now geographically call Edo State, the Esan extraction has been one of the most politically conscious senatorial district as they have been able to produce great politicians who's track records transcend the state and beyond. No doubt an average Esan man is a polithinker, which is why in recent times they unanimously determine who represents them at every level of government, irrespective of the political divide. An example of this is the revolted votes against the perceived third term agenda of a then serving Senator which enabled the All Progressives Congress (APC) clip the wings of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and and won the Senatorial seat in a landslide victory in the 2023 Senatorial election for the first time in decedes.  Drawing conclusions from the above narration, one thing is sure, and that is the political consciousness of ...

Conduct of Suspended LG Chairmen, is Worrisome, inexplicable  -Esan Central Chairman  By: Oriaifoh Godwins  Following the revelations made today, Tuesday, 7th January, 2025, by the Governor of Edo state, on how the impeached Chairmen of Local Governments in Edo state have spent N12 Billion naira of people's fund in servicing some leaders of a political party, the Chairman, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Iyere Ainiyanlenhimi, in an exclusive chat with Winning Media Online, has described the actions of the suspended Chairmen as insane, inexplicable and worrisome.  Rt. Hon. Kelvin Iyere said; "The local government tier of government, is the closest to the people at the grassroots, as such, the people should feel more, the positive impacts of the Chairmen, but in a situation where they turned the local government to a conduit pipe for siphoning the people's commonwealth to private pockets, it leaves much to be desired. That action by the forme...

Odi Okojie, Poised to Sustain Edo Central Changing Narratives  By: Odi Okojie Media Team  It is no longer news that looking at the future of the political narrative of Esanland, that is politically delineated as Edo Central Senatorial district, a new perspective can be seen in the horizon as the governor of Edo state, Governor Monday Okpebholo who is from Esanland, is changing the face of governance with his practical governance style.  In view of this development, we must all come together to ensure that our representatives at all the other strata of government, like the House of Assembly, House of Representatives and the Senate, are people that are well fitted for the positions, such that their effectiveness will go a long way in complementing the efforts of Senator Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo state. The above fact, will naturally make one to ask the question: Who wears the cap, for the currently vacant position of the Senator to represent Edo Central Senatori...

Principles of Safe Banking in Nigeria  By: Douglas Ogbankwa  When you are banking in Nigeria you have to read between the lines. There are  quite a lot you take for granted in your every day banking that might turn out to be fatal to your finances or even your safety  The Following are some profound Banking Principles to follow for your safety and the safety of your funds: 1. Do not keep your  bank account details secret from your family members; many bank accounts worth billions of Naira  are abandoned because their deceased owners kept the details away from their loved ones. Tell your trusted family members your passwords and your bank  account details while you are alive. You are in control of your account. When you die, any account that is not accessed may  be compromised and if not, it will pass on to Government for administration as a Trust. Many wealthy people have left their family poor because of such secrecy. Giving your family members a...

  OPINION   Effective Use of Nigeria Police Control Rooms By: Douglas Ogbankwa, Esq On Tuesday the 31st of December,2024, Deputy Inspector General, DIG, of Police (Retired) Sylvester Abiodun Alabi Fdc Mni Npm and 3 other AIGs were pulled out of the largest Police Force in Africa-the Nigeria Police Force. DIG Alabi maintained a distinctive and distinguished career in the Nigeria Police Force where he was like Police Poster Boy, and was the egg head at the Force Investigation Department, Abuja; being a good example of how to be a Police Officer.  A Police Officer is like a priest or Imam. He stands as an intermediary between man and God and must do justice at all times. DIG Sylvester Alabi was a man of justice and fairness. In celebration of the excellence he represents, this article is put here to honour a collosus and an enigmatic character. It was Professor Wole Soyinka that said; "It is honour to honour, honour and a greater honour to honour those who honour. The Nigeri...

With Odi Okojie, A New Edo Central Will Rise By: Odi Okojie Media Team  The Senatorial position is not one that should be taken with levity when deciding who occupies it. The crucial role expected of the Senator that occupies the position, is of utmost importance. In the light of this, every progress loving indigene of a Senatorial district is expected to make it a priority decision to make the right choice.  In view of the above, the youthful and vibrant nature of Hon. Prince Odianosen Okojie, is one quality that the people of Edo Central Senatorial District must take advantage of, as we decide on who occupies the position of the Senator to represent Edo Central. As the tide in the affairs of Esanland is rising, we need not be reminded that as God has placed in the hands of Esanland the opportunity of occupying the position of the Governor of Edo state, the efforts of the Governor must be complemented by that of a youthful, vibrant, articulate, focused and purpose driven Sena...