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Edo Central Senatorial Seat: Odi Okojie Succeeding Where Others Failed  By Odi Okojie Media Team  Odi Okojie, the member representing Esan South-East/Esan North-East federal constituency in the House of Representatives thread where angels fear to thread. This is for good reasons.  While angels fear to thread in places where terrible and sinful things are happening, Odi Okojie on his part cherishes doing things ordinary mortals are scared of, because of the personal sacrifice and self denial that is required to accomplish such task. Odi Okojie is not scared to make sacrifice and deny himself of pleasure and personal benefits to do things that will alleviate the plight of the downtrodden in his community.  This is why Odi Okojie has been organising empowerment programmes for his Esan people, including women, youths and the elderly  before he even ventured into politics.  For the past fifteen years pre-dating his entry into politics,  Hon. Okojie has been...

Odi Okojie, Bringing Lots to The Table for Edo Central Senatorial District  By Odi Okojie Media Team  As Esan people search for a credible replacement for Senator Monday Okpebholo in the Senate, having been sworn in as Governor of Edo State, the question on the lips of many people is, what are those jostling for the position bringing to the table? By the same token, members of political parties whose members are aspiring to fly their party flags in the election are also asking, what are these aspirants bringing to the table for our political party in the contestation for the Edo Central Senatorial bye-election? One aspirant that has been able to prove beyond any doubt that he's bring the dividends of democracy to Esan land and its people is the incumbent member representing Esan South-East/Esan North-East federal constituency in the House of Representatives.  Odi Okojie, a first termer in the House of Representatives has been able to etch his name among the power players ...

 Afuda Primary School Facilities Is Definitely Not Edo Best  –LG Boss BY: Esan Central Media Team The Chairman, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Iyere Ainiyelenhimi, Today, Monday, February 24th 2025, paid a working visit to Afuda Primary School in Uwessan- Irrua, Esan Central LGA, to inspect the facilities of the school. Speaking, with Winning Media Online, the Chairman, Rt. Hon Iyere said; this is definitely not our best in Edo state. What they have been telling us about 'Edo best', is a big scam. “How on earth are pupils able to study in these classrooms? I am even made to understand that the chairs in the only block standing here, were provided by the community. If you look around, there is no functional toilet facility in this school premises. “Definitely, this is not Edo best, and it is completely unacceptable. The buildings in this school premises can be best described as an eyesore".The Chairman said. The Chairman, who is visibly surprised...

Esan Central LG, Kick-starts Environmental Sanitation Exercise ... Environmental Task Force to be introduced -Chairman By: Esan Central Media Team Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area, the local government area where Edo state Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo hails from, today, Monday, 24th February 2025, started the clean up exercise in the local government area as earlier pointed out by the Chairman of the local government, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Iyere Ainiyelenhimi. The Chairman, who directed the Head of Department of Health, of the local government, Mrs. Christiana Akhere Egbele, to immediately deploy manpower and equipment to Usugbenu road, where the road was littered with debris washed on the road as a result of the flood that eroded the debris to the was also physically present to supervise the cleanup exercise.  Speaking with Winning Media Online, the Chairman, who is now popularly referred to as the uncommon Chairman, said; "This is an eyesore. It is unacceptable. We will...

 Odi Okojie's Senatorial Ambition, Propelled By Grassroot Support   By Odi Okojie Media Team  Like it is often said in the local palace in politics that, "elections are not won on the election day but rather won and lost on or before the election day". What this connotes is that there are more approaches to winning elections. Truly there is more to winning elections especially when such election is literally based on the choices and interest of the people as it concerns the development of a particular region or people.  It is on this understanding that make political parties in their drive to win elections especially in a situation where the potential electorates are highly politically conscious, ensure they field a popular candidate as it is indeed one of the formulas for winning an election where the stakes are very high. It is on this note we believe that the Edo Central Senatorial ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) be given to an aspirant who is n...

OPINION Congratulatory Message From Benin Monarch, To Akpakomiza, Apt, Timely By: Oriaifoh Godwins If what the Bible says about people rejoicing, when the righteous is on the throne, is anything to go by, then, it is also true that, when the righteous, the good man, the people focused and progress conscious governor is on the throne, it is not only the people, that rejoice, but the Monarchs, the Institutions and even nature all join in rejoicing. The letter from the Omo N'oba N'Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, OBA OF BENIN, speaks Volumes in this regard. No wonder, on a final note, of that letter, the letter reads, "The enemy of my friend, is my enemy... Akpakomiza is truly Akpakomiza!" Senator Monday Okpebholо, акa Akpakomiza, did not only hit the ground running, he also hit the air flying, so much that, in just  100 days in office as the governor of Edo state, this progress loving and people focused leader of grace, had everything working for him; even nature w...

Governor Okpebholo's 100 Days In Office, Worth Celebrating -Amb. Odion Oriaifoh Governor Monday Okpebholo's 100 days in office, is a phenomenon that is worth celebrating.  We should continually celebrate progress of our state, as we celebrate those that are making the progress happen. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, that was almost choked out of existence, can now breathe some fresh air. The Benin/Auchi road, that was a death trap, now has a new lease of life, as the various ongoing palliative measures on the road, has gone a long way in making travelling on the road, less cumbersome. Loss of lives and destruction of properties through cult related violence, has subsided. The construction of an overhead bridge, to ease the incessant gridlock in Ramat Park, Benin city, is currently ongoing, some dilapidated school buildings in Edo south are being renovated. All of these, and many more, has been done, courtesy the less talking, but more actions governor, all within his first hun...

Odi Okojie Salutes Governor Okpebholo on 100 Days in Office  By Odi Okojie Media Team  The member representing Esan South-East/Esan North-East federal constituency in the House of Representatives and frontline aspirant for the Edo Central Senatorial bye-election, Hon. Prince Odianosen Okojie has congratulated Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo on his one hundred days in office.  In a congratulatory message, Hon. Okojie noted that in the last one hundred days Governor Okpebholo has set the tone for the unprecedented development of the state as promised the people during his gubernatorial campaigns.  "On behalf of my family and my constituents in Esan South-East/Esan North-East federal constituency, I Hon.Prince Odianosen Henry Okojie, member representing the good people of Esan South-East/Esan North-East federal constituency in the House of Representatives, wish to warmly congratulate Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo on his 100 Days in office....

Nigerian Union of Pensioners, Meets With Chairman, Esan Central By: Oriaifoh Godwins The members of executive of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners, NUP, Esan Central chapter, today, Monday, 17th February 2025 formally met with the Chairman, Esan Central local government area of Edo state, on a familiarisation visit. Speaking, Comrade Alex Irabor, the Chairman of the union, who introduced all the members of executive present, to the Chairman, also informed the Chairman that their visit has become very necessary, so as to inform the Chairman of their presence and activities in Esan Central local government area.  Continuing, Comrade Irabor said; "we are the executive members of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners, Esan Central chapter. We are responsible for caring for the welfare of our members, some of who are challenged by one sickness or the other. "The challenges of our members, ranges from sicknesses, non payment of our gratuities, and funds to move from place to place on vis...

 EDO:  Mgt, Staff, Of Edo State Urban Water Cooperation, Kick Against Imposition Of A Junior Officer As MD By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Members of staff, and Management of Edo state Urban Water Cooperation, has written to the governor of Edo state, His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo, to express their worries over the appointment of Mrs. Toyin Rose Adegboyega, a junior officer, as the Acting Managing Director, of the corporation, to head Senior officers that posses several years of experience in the corporation.             Mrs. Toyin Rose Adegboyega In their letter to the governor, dated; 3rd December, 2024, titled; "Request to Correct the Injustice in the Appointment of Mrs. Toyin Rose Adegboyega as the Acting Managing Director of Edo State Urban Water Corporation", and signed by Dr. S. O Ogadu, the Director of Shared Services, Mr. W. Edokpayi, Director of Planning and Projects, Engr. D. O. Ebakata, Director of Operations and Comrade Israel Os...

 Odi Okojie, Has The Right Quality Mix To Represent Esanland. By: Odi Okojie Media Team  As Edo Central Senatorial district prepares to elect the Senator to represent them at the National Assembly, the people of Esanland should be reminded that, they need a youthful, tactful, resilient and experienced individual to represent them. If truth must be told, Hon. Prince Odianosen Okojie, the member that is currently Esan South East/ Esan North-East, federal constituency in the House of Representatives, has aptly demonstrated that he has the temerity and capacity to effectively represent Esanland at the Senate. By the array of projects he has executed in his constituency thus far, Hon. Prince Od3ianosen Okojie, is a tested and trusted political representative, as far as Agbazilo is concerned; and if given the opportunity, he will replicate the same feat in the entire Esanland. The people of Esanland, particularly, the kingmakers, the Edo Central caucus of the All Progressives Congre...

N96BN LG FRAUD: Edo Panel Report Indicts Obaseki, PDP Leaders, Impeached LG Chairmen  Again, former Governor of Edo state, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has been indicted in a recent revelation of fraudulent exercise during the past administration as Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, at the weekend, revealed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will prosecute some of the recently impeached Edo State Local Government chairmen indicted for looting the Local Government treasuries, running into over N95 billions.  The above, was revealed in a Press release dated, Sunday, 16th February, 2025 titled: N96BN LG FRAUD: Edo Panel Report Indicts Obaseki, PDP Leaders, Impeached LG Chairmen, signed by the Press Secretary to Edo state Governor, Mr. Fred Itua. According to the Press release, Governor Okpebholo made this revelation when he received the report of the Administrative Panel of Enquiry set up on the 18th of December, 2024 to investigate the financial dealings...

Operation Clean Up Irrua, Esan Central, Underway By: Oriaifoh Godwins Yesterday, Friday 14th February 2025, the Chairman, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area, Edo state,  Rt. Hon. Kelvin Ainiyelenhimi Iyere, paid an unscheduled working visit to Irrua Market, in Eguare Irrua, to access the level of compliance with the management of refuse in the market. While in the market, the Chairman discovered that, a place that was originally built as a store, has been converted to a waste dump site. There and then, the Chairman ordered for machineries to be put in place to begin a weekly environmental sanitation exercise to ensure a regular cleanup in the market. According to the Chairman, this sanitation exercise, will also be observed in the entire local government area. Speaking with Winning Media Online, the Chairman, who is now commonly referred to, as the 'uncommon Chairman', said; "...we will continue to take the lead in all areas, including cleanliness, which of course, ...

Edo Central Senatorial Seat: Hon. Prince Odi Okojie, The Game Changer By Odi Okojie Media Team  In our bid to explain this piece, permit us to take a line or two from the Song titled; "Game Changer" by a popular Nigerian Music icon, Chinedu Okoli, also known by his stage name "Flavour N'abania" or simply "Flavour". It goes like this " Clear the Road for Sabi ooohhhh!!!! Who dey! Who dey!! Who Dey!!! Who dey!!!! Clear the Road for the Game Changer Who dey! Who dey!! Who dey !!! Who dey!!!! Like the song connotes, it hints on the need to always accord those who deserve the accolades with it,  and now let's get back to our business of the day which is x-raying the "Game Changing" characters in Honorable Prince Odi Okojie, the member representing Esan South -East /Esan North- East Federal Constituency. It is worthy of note here that since the inception of the 4th Republic in Nigeria, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has dominated ...

 Another Massive Fraud, Under Obaseki, Discovered                                                        …as whistle blower opens a keg of worms By: Oriaifoh Godwins The massive fraudulent practice wherein Mrs. Rose Adeboyega who was, and is still overseeing the Edo state Urban Water Corporation, was used by the administration of Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the immediate past governor of Edo state, to carry out massive fraud in the Corporation, has been uncovered. The whistle blower, Mr. Christopher Abhulimen, who in his letter to Edo state governor, titled: CONCERNING INSTANCES OF MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS, MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS, POORLY EXECUTED CONTRACTS/FICTITIOUS CONTRACT PROJECTS FACILITATED BY THE PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATION WITH THE ABBETMENT AND INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE ACTING MANAGING DIRECTOR OF EDO STATE URBAN WATER CORPORATION, MRS TOYIN ROS...

Gov. Okpebholo's 100 Days In Office, Worth Celebrating -LG Council Boss By: Oriaifoh Godwins The hundred days in office of Governor Monday Okpebholo, as the executive governor of Edo state, has been described as a phenomenon that is worth celebrating, adding that, we should continually celebrate progress of our state, as we celebrate those that are making the progress happen. Rt. Hon. Kelvin Iyere Ainiyelenhimi, the Chairman, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area of Edo state, made the above remarks today, Friday February 14 2025, while responding to a team of Journalists, on what he tagged, "Governor Okpebholo's administration, so far, so good", saying; "this is an administration that is worth celebrating. Speaking, Rt. Hon. Iyere, who hailed the efforts of Governor Monday Okpebholo in the various areas of interventions he has so far engaged in, said; "Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, that was almost choked out of existence, can now breathe some fresh a...

 Edo Central Senatorial Election: Odi Okojie Remains the Man to Beat  By Odi Okojie Media Team  "O, beware, my lord, of jealousy; It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock The meat it feeds on" - William Shakespeare  That famous quote of the great poet and playwright, William Shakespeare explains what's happening in the race for the upcoming Edo Central Senatorial bye-election as it relates to Hon. Odi Okojie and the other contenders. Hon. Odi Okojie has been the subject of attack from every bend of the political sphere in the senatorial district.  The reasons for this are not far fetched, as he posseses all the qualities required to win the contest almost effortlessly and going by feed back from our Esan people who are exponents of fairness, equity and whose political choice are always skewed in the direction of performance, and are saying that he's the best among the plethora of politicians across the political divide aspiring for the position.  Hon. O...

SHOCKING REVELATIONS:  Obaseki's Administration Of Fraud, Fraud, Fraud MORE SHOCKING REVELATIONS ON EDO'S N19BN RADISSON HOTEL  Introduction: According to a simple definition of the roles of a modern state, the modern state maintains public order, provides public services and regulating the economy, the state also provides services like education, healthcare and public transportation, protects consumers, ensures workers welfare and may also ensure price control of goods and services. (For more on the theories of state, state capacity, public administration, state utility research more on the works of Max Weber, Henri Fayol,  Eghosa Osaghae, Amatya Sen, Peter Evans, Peter P. Ekeh) Key issues for consideration Towards the twilight of his controversy ridden regime, when the Godwin Obaseki administration decided to invest N19.5bn of Edo state’s hard-earned resources in a hotel Franchise, Radisson, Edo state and its people were lacking in most of the basic facilities to be pro...

CENTRE CELEBRATES PEOPLE's GENERAL BIRTHDAY: Happy birthday to General Cecil Esekhaigbe. Centre For Wounded Servicemen and Fallen Heroes Supports Fund (CFWS&FHSF) heartily rejoice with you, our indefatigable leader as we extend our warmest greetings.  We join millions of friends and well-wishers across the globe to  celebrate General Cecil Esekhaigbe's birthday. We celebrate the incredible impact you have made on those around you, your unwavering dedication, humility and commitment to excellence has inspired many, and your contributions to growth and progress are truly commendable. Your commitment to excellence and your passion for driving success, your leadership has been instrumental in the consistent political success and triumph in Esanland and the entire Edo state. General Cecil Esekhaigbe, (Rtd) Ph.D has demonstrated exceptional leadership, and intrinsic knack for people development and vision, earning him numerous accolades and recognition. Gen. Esekhiagbe is a trai...

Odi Okojie: Why Esanland Will Not Miss it This Time  By: Odi Okojie Media Team The Esanland of our dream cannot manifest without a conscious and deliberate effort by Esan people to change the narrative. Esan people have over several years been shortchanged by people that we carelessly choose to represent us in crucial and sensitive positions; the end result has always been complaints upon complaints. It's time for us to consciously and deliberately change the narrative?  In view of the above, THE TIME FOR CHANGE, IS NOW, as Hon. Prince Odianosen Okojie, the man that has demonstrated capacity to effectively represent the people, the man that has demonstrated his empathy for the people he represents, the man with vision and the right quality mix for effective and efficient leadership, has presented himself to represent Esanland in the Senate. With Prince Okojie at the Senate to represent Edo Central Senatorial district, Esanland will experience a new narrative in leadership, as ...

Odi Okojie, a Mix of Youth and Leadership for Edo Central Senatorial Seat  By Odi Okojie's Media Team. Since the commencement of the fourth republic which officially began on May 29, 1999, Nigerian youths have continue to press for recognition in the nation building process by way of being elected or appointed into leadership roles so as to showcase the stuff they are made of. That push took a long while for it to see the light of the day, as their voices over the decades gathered momentum and are now beginning to find their way into leadership position either through election or appointment into political offices across the country.  So far so good, while some of the youths who have found themselves in leadership position are still trying to convince other youths in the country that they possess the abilities to hold sway in such positions and impacting the lives of others. One person who has shown starling qualities and fast becoming a role model for youths interested in str...

 BREAKING: AGAIN, OKPEBHOLO TRIUMPHS, AS TRIBUNAL DISMISSES PETITIONS FROM APM, ADP, ZLP  In a pleasant twist of event at the ongoing Edo State Governorship election petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, the Tribunal today, Friday 7th February, 2025 dismissed the petition by the Action Democratic Party, ADP, Zenith Labour Party, ZLP and Allied People Movement, APM following the withdrawal of the petitions by the petitioners against the APC and Senator Monday Okpebholo.  Counsel to the petitioners, Comrade Wisdom Isaac, Esq. said the decision to withdraw the petition is based on their consideration for the best interest, peace and development of Edo State as peace is a sine qua non for the development of any community.  He added that the petitioners do not want to be a clog on the wheel of development of Edo State. And maintained that the Governor of the State, Senator Monday Okpebholo should be allowed to concentrate on the governance of Edo State, stating that governa...

EDSTMA: We Are Making Progress In Rebranding -Managing Director By: Oriaifoh Godwins Attainment of perfection in the control and management of traffic in Edo state, is  just a matter of time, as measures have been, and are still being put in place, to ensure that the members of staff of the agency, as well as members of the public, regularly comply with traffic regulations. The Managing Director, Edo state Traffic Control and Management Agency, EDSTMA, Engr. Stainless Ijegede, revealed this during the week, in an exclusive chat with Winning Media Online, saying; "EDSTMA has keyed into Governor Monday Okpebholo's mantra of A New Edo Rising, adding that, EDSTMA is definitely rising with the new Edo state". Speaking, the Managing Director of EDSTMA, who revealed that, he has put measures in place to ensure that, all sorts of illegal and fraudulent practices by members of staff of EDSTMA, as well as erring motorists are effectively checked, including the setting up of a Task ...

PROBING OBASEKI: Asset Verification C'tee Submits Report ...Gov. Okpebholo vows to implement findings By: Fred Itua Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured that his administration will implement the findings and recommendations of the Assets Verification Committee, which was tasked with assessing government assets and liabilities. Receiving the committee’s report at the Government House in Benin City, Governor Okpebholo commended the team for their dedication and assured them that their recommendations would be acted upon. "I appreciate the committee for a job well done and the time invested in this exercise. I understand the challenges you faced, yet you successfully carried out this crucial assignment. Rest assured that your findings and recommendations will be implemented appropriately," the Governor stated. Presenting the report, the committee’s chairman, Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, emphasized that the findings were not just a reflection of past act...

 Asuelimen Ighodalo Is Coming....a joke taken too far -Oduma  By: Oriaifoh Godwins High Chief Robert Okoinemen, aka Oduma of the Universe, who was also the All Progressive Congress, APC, Edo Central Deputy Director, Mobilisation, during the 2024 Edo state governorship election, has described the thought by some, that Asuelimen Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in the 2024 Edo governorship election, is coming to be the governor of Edo state, as "a joke taken too far". Chief Oduma said this in Benin, on Tuesday 4th February 2025, in an exclusive chat with Winning Media Online. Speaking, Chief Okoinemen said; "with the way Governor Monday Okpebholo is hitting the ground running, and putting smiles on the faces of Edo state people, you will agree with me that, Edo state people has never had it this good. "The feeling of the people of Edo state, today, can be likened to an environment that lacked rain for eight years, only for rain to fall after clos...

Odi Okojie's Senatorial Ambition, Mix of Competence,  Ebakota By Odi Okojie Media Team  In the politics of Edo Central Senatorial District, the ancestral homeland of Esan people, the fear of "Ebakota Accord" is the beginning of political wisdom. "Ebakota Accord" is the rotation of elective political offices between the old Okpebho and Agbazilo federal constituencies and between the local government areas in both constituencies.  It has become settled that whenever a politician is muting the idea of contesting election to the Senate or House of Representatives in Edo Central Senatorial District, the first question that comes to him during consultations is: Is it the turn of your federal constituency or local government area to get the position? Thus, Ebakota is the first hurdle to scale. Ahead the Edo Central Senatorial bye-election 2025, Esan North-East is the favoured local government area by reason of the fact that it is the turn of Agbazilo to produce the Sen...