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40 Years After, Edo State Traditional Medicines Board, Waxing Stronger By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Chairman, Edo State Traditional Medicines Board, High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, JP, has pointed out that, the Board, even after 40 years of its establishment in  Edo state, is still waxing strong, adding that; "...in spite of this, the Board still has a long way to go, because, my vision is to create a template that will continue to take the Board and the practitioners from one level to another even after my tenure". Chief Ugbesia made this known on Thursday the 28th of August 2025 during the Road Walk show of the members of the Board, and Tradomedical practitioners in Benin City Edo state.  Continuing, the Chairman of the board said; "...my focus is to grow the Board and also encourage the practitioners to continue to carry out researches and discover solutions to different sicknesses and diseases". "We are blessed with roots and herbs in Nigeria. Africa is blessed with ...

MD, EDSTMA, Commends Edo BBIGN For Laudable Mission By: Oriaifoh Godwins High Chief Stainless Ijegede, the MD, Edo State Transport Control and  Management Agency, EDSTMA, has commended the Edo state chapter of the Bridge Builders Initiative for Green Nigeria BBIGN, for their mission to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Initiative for the 2027 Presidential elections, saying; "...your focus to concentrate your activities at the grassroots makes you perfectly fit into this space of building the bridge between the government and the governed". Chief Stainless, made this commendations during the South-South Summit, and Inauguration of the Executive members of the organization, that held on Saturday, the 23rd of August 2025, at Urokpota Hall, Benin City, Edo state. Chief Ijegede, who continueed by saying; "...as Bridge Builders, you must endeavor to communicate government activities and projects to the people at the grassroots, and also communicate the fee...

Chairman, Edo State Christian Pilgrims Board, Hails BBIGN, Calls For Unity, Focus, of Members By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Chairman, Edo State Christian Pilgrims Board, Reverend Frank Omobude, has congratulated the leadership of the Bridge Builders Initiative for Green Nigeria, BBIGN, a Socio-political support group for the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the successful hosting of the group's South-South Summit, and inauguration of their executives members that held on Saturday the 23rd of August 2025, at Urokpota hall, Benin City, Edo state. Delivering his Goodwill message at the venue of the event Rev. Omobude, who congratulated the zonal and Edo state Chapter of BBIGN, for the success of the Inauguration ceremony, and South-South Summit, advised members and executive officers of the group to discharge their duties without fear or favor, saying; "...you must avoid internal wranglings and prosecute your assignments and duties diligently". Continuing, Reverend  Omobude, w...

Leadership, Members of BBIGN Meet Key Stakeholders Ahead Inauguration, South-South Summit. By: Oriaifoh Godwins Today, Thursday 21st August 2025 some of the members of Executive of Edo State Chapter of the socio-political support group for the All Progressives Congress, APC, the Bridge Builders Initiative Initiative for Green Nigeria, BBIGN, were at the office of the Chairman, Edo State Traditional Medicine Board, High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, JP, the office of the Chairman, Edo state Christian Piglims Board, Pastor Frank Omobude, the office of the Edo state Commissioner of Police,CP Monday Agbonika, and the office of the Commander, Operation Rescue, CSP Afegbai, to formally invite them to attend the upcoming inauguration ceremony of Executive members of Edo state and South-South Chapter and Summit that is holding in Urokpota Hall, Ring road, Benin city, Edo state, on Saturday August 2025. The Chairman, Edo state Traditional Medicine Board, High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, raised salient issues t...

  Hon. Amb. Sir JP Hamzaosa Ode-Idahosa Congratulates Senator-elect Joseph Ikpea and House Member-elect Omosede Igbinedion on Landmark Victories By: Our Correspondent A prominent diaspora leader and business executive, Hon. Amb. Sir JP Hamzaosa Ode-Idahosa, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Senator-elect Hon. Joseph Ikpea (Edo Central Senatorial District) and Hon. Barr. Omosede Igbinedion, recently elected to represent Ovia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. In an official statement issued on behalf of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) African Continental, Ode-Idahosa described the dual victories as a historic turning point for Edo State and a renewed affirmation of the people’s desire for visionary and people-focused leadership. "On behalf of myself and the entire NIDO African Continental family, I extend my warmest congratulations to both Hon. Joseph Ikpea and Hon. Barr. Omosede Igbinedion on their well-deserved electoral victories. These o...

 A CAN of Worms ... Focus on the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN.  By: Douglas Ogbankwa Esq.@douglasogbankwa@gmail.com. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is the body that comprises all Christian Bodies in Nigeria. In the real sense, if you are to dissect some, not all churches in Nigeria, you will see "A CAN of Worms". Firstly , I want to say there are true Men of God out there , but some are actually "god of men" .These are the real problems  . The Poverty in Nigeria created hardship for a lot of people, Many people actually saw a fledging "industry" in church business; these are the money conscious Pastors talking about man robbing God , every Sunday, when it is actually they that rob God.The other day a Gen Z Pastor asked where are  the children of one of the revitalists of Nigerian Christianity , who established  a church that a fore runner of the mega churches of today .That same Gen Z Pastor has been involved of sexcapades from his Pas...

  Poetry Renaissance Beckons in Edo State as "Battle of Stanza " Takes Centre Stage By: Douglas Ugbankwa Esq It was William Wordsworth that defined poetry as "A Torrential overflow of powerful feelings recollected in tranquillity " Poetry is not just words brought to motion, but letters brought to life. Benin City and by extension Edo State, is renowned as the cradle of black civilisation. Known for its rich cultural heritage. Benin City has transmogrified into a huge cosmopolitan haven, that  bears global  significance in the cultural stage. It is with keeping with its pivotal cultural leverage , that Naija Poetry Fest and Benin Writers Society jointly organise a Poetry and Spoken Word Extravaganza aptly dubbed "Battle of Stanzas" at the Edo Creative Hub , at Airport Road ; Benin City  on the 30th of August, 2025. It will be a conclave of creative minds , a melting pot of eclectic literary talents, and a bold statement on the need for constant literary en...

  Edo Central Senatorial District By-election: ...we are giving you 100/100, LG Boss tells Akpakomiza By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Chairman, Esan Central local Government, ECLG, area Rt. Hon. Kelvin Ainiyalenhimi Iyere, has promised Governor Monday Okpebholo, that, come Saturday, 16th August 2025, the people of Ikekato will give the governor  of Edo state, the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the APC candidate in the upcoming Saturday 16th election, one hundred over one hundred votes, adding that he has nothing to say for now, other than to thank the governor for all the good works he has been doing since he became the governor of Edo State. The Chairman made the promise on Tuesday, 12th August 2025, during the All Progressives Congress, APC, rally that held on the play field of Idinegbon Primary School, Eidenu-Irrua. Describing the governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as the working governor, the future of the new Edo state, the hope of the common man, Rt. Hon. Iyere welcomed e...

  BREAKING: Ultra Modern Market of International Standard To Be Constructed In Irrua -Esan Central LG Chairman By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Chairman, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area of Edo state, Rt.  Hon. Kelvin Ainiyalenhimi Iyere, has revealed that, plans are underway to begin the construction of an ultra modern market of international standard in Irrua, the headquarters of Esan Central Local Government area. According to the Chairman, the market will also have a Police station and several other facilities that makes the Market meet international standard. Rt. Hon. Iyere, the Chairman of the local government, who thanked the Governor of Edo state, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for his consistency in his developmental efforts in the state, also said; "...this is the essence of governance; we are all seeing what our governor is doing in ensuring that the dividends of democracy gets to the Grassroot". "...this is not the time to begin to talk about several other projec...

Win Grassroots For APC, Okpebholo ...Edo state BBIGN Coordinator tells members By: Marvelous Oseyomon The members of Edo state Chapter of the Bridge Builders Initiative for Green Nigeria, BBIGN, has been admonished to win the grassroots for the candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the forth coming Edo Central Senatorial district, and Ovia South West/Ovia South East Federal Constituency by-elections scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2025. The Edo state Coordinator of the group, Hon. Comrade Oriaifoh Godwins, so admonished the members during a meeting the held in Benin recently. Speaking, Comrade Oriaifoh said; "...we are grassroots mobilizers and in this coming election, we remain so, and we must be very active in so doing". "... The current governor of Edo state, Senator Monday Okpebholo, vacated Edo Central Senatorial seat to become the governor; as such, whoever is replacing him should also come from the APC. We must work to ensure we win Edo central f...

Esan Central LG Boss Presents Cassava Grinding Machine To Community The Garri making businessmen and women of Idumebo Community, in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo state, heaved a sigh of relief when on Saturday, 9th of August 2025, the Chairman, Esan central local government area, Rt.  Hon. Kelvin Ainiyalenhimi Iyere, presented the community with a Cassava grinding machine, to ease the problem of transporting their cassava to the nearby village for processing. Speaking with a team of Journalists at the venue of the cassava milling factory, the local government Chairman, said; "...as an administration, we deem it fit, and necessary to present this grinding machine to this community, because we understand that people from this community normally go to the nearby village, to grind cassava which is another tedious task for them. As we are presenting this community with the machine, it is my believe that, the people have the capacity to manage the milling machine. In ...

Please Remember Us; Ewoiki-Uzea people tell Gov Okpebholo By: Marvelous Oseyomon The governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has been called upon to remember the people of Ewoiki-Uzea, in Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo state, even as a spokesman High Chief Robert Okoinemen, aka Oduma Of the Universe, said; "...don't let me die, before you remember us". The message from the people of Ewoiki-Uzea, to the governor of Edo state, was passed in a viral video, where Chief Okoinemen, on his way to his Country home, Ewoiki to canvas support and votes for Dr. Joseph Ikpea, the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate in the upcoming Edo Central Senatorial district bye-election, explained that the road to the village is in a bad shape and needs urgent government's attention. Chief Okoinemen, in the video, said; "... My play to the governor of edo state senator Monday Okpebholo, aka AkpakoRescue, is please rescue us. This is even the best part of this ...

  Edo Central Senatorial Race: ...People Of Uzea Resolve To Support Ikpea By: Our Correspondent On Thursday, 7th August 2025, at Ewoiki, in Uzea Community, where High Chief Robert Okoinemen, aka Oduma Of the Universe, gathered the people, to speak to them on why they should support Dr. Joseph Ikpea, the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate in the upcoming Edo central Senatorial district bye-election, the people of  Ewoiki-Uzea unanimously agreed to throw their weight behind the APC candidate, because of the way Senator Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo state, has been showing example of practical governance, as they say, Dr. Ikpea at the Senate, will compliment the developmental efforts of the governor of Edo state. Speaking, Chief Okoinemen said; "we cannot afford to be in the opposition, we must win our units and wards for Joe Ikpea, so we can also be a part of the success story of the incoming Senator". The gathering, held at Ewoiki, Uzea village town hall. Those ...

Edo State Traditional Medicines Board, Set To Mark 40 Years Anniversary ...this Board has come a long way -Chairman By: Oriaifoh Godwins Edo State Traditional Medicine Board, will be celebrating 40 years anniversary of its existence, and Africa Traditional Medicines Day, from Friday, August 29th to Saturday August 30th 2025. Friday, 29th of August will be a Health Walk from Oliha Market, Benin, to the office of the Board, at the Secretariat Building, along Sapele Road. The two days event, will feature exhibition of Herbal and Natural Medicines, Scientific and Cultural lectures, Cultural displays and entertainments, networking opportunities for health stakeholders, as well as the recognition of outstanding traditional medicines practitioners in Edo state. The Chairman of the Board, High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, JP, also disclosed that the Board is currently working to ensure the establishment of a Herbal Home that will serve as a Model Centre for collaborative treatment between Tradomedical...

Edo Central By-Election: …we are leaving no stone unturned -Esan Central LG Boss By: Oriaifoh Godwins The chairman, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area, right Hon. Kelvin Ainiyalenhimi Iyere, has emphasised on how important the August 16, 2025 Edo Central  Senatorial by-election is, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Esanland, Edo state, and Nigeria; saying, this election is very important, strategic, and crucial to us as a result of these, we are living no stone unturned”. “As far as I am concerned, we have been campaigning vigourously and at this 11th hour we have even intensified on our campaigns”. Explaining how strategic the election is, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Ainiyalenhimi Iyere, said the All Progressives Congress, APC, is in control at the local government levels, in Edo state, we are in control in the House of Assembly, and in the House of Representatives, so, why should the Senate be an exception”? He asked. The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, was th...

Esan Central LG Council Boss, Swears Into Office, Supervisors, Special Assistants The Chairman, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG area, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Ainiyalenhimi Iyere, sworn into office, Supervisors and Special Assistants from the Ten Wards in the local government area, charging them to render selfless service to the people of the local government area. The Swearing-in event held on Monday 4th August 2025, at the conference hall of the local government area Secretariat. Addressing the newly sworn-in Political Appointees, the Chairman, who described the event as "epoch making event", charged them to perform their functions to better the life of the people in their respective wards. Continuing, Rt. Hon. Iyere who made it clear, that the local government, is a government of the grassroots level with assigned responsibilities and social obligations, also pointed out that,  to be able to do the uphill tasks conferred on it the local government requires the right caliber of ...

  Watch Out, Be Careful Of Hijackers -Edo APC Chieftain, tells BBIGN By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Chairman, Edo State Traditional Medicine Board, High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, JP, today, Monday 4th of August 2025 during a courtesy visits paid to him by the executives and some members of the Bridge Builders Initiative for Green Nigeria, BBIGN,  advised the pressure group to be very vigilant and watch out for those that would like to come and reap where they did not sow, saying I see this group going places. You have started well and I am amazed that you have membership in the 36 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory".  "You must be vigilant and careful of those that will later come and want to hijack the group from you..." Finally, the Chairman, Edo state Traditional Medicines Board, said; "...I will give this organization all the support within my power, provided, my governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo state, is in support of ...

Bridge Builders Meets BoT Chairman By: Oriaifoh Godwins Some National Leaders of Bridge Builders Initiative for Green Nigeria, BBIGN, a Socio-political pressure group, and an umbrella body of Nigerians whose vision is geared towards grassroots mobilisation for the All Progressives Congress, APC, across the states in the federation, on Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the group, Amb. Prof. Steve Davies Ubah in his office, to formally brief him on the progress so far made with respect to the planning of the Inauguration of members of Executive, and the South-South Summit of the group scheduled for Saturday, 23rd August, 2025 in Benin, Edo state. Speaking on behalf of the BBIGN Team, Hon. Rex Eka, the Deputy Vice President, North Central, said; "... on behalf of our National President,  Dr Emmanuel Chigoziri Orgwu and the entire members of the Bridge Builders Initiative for Green Nigeria, we have come to formally inform you of the...