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Dr. Ebosele Iyere's Annual Ugie Festival, To Hold In January The annual Ugie Festival of Chief Traditional Doctor Eigbiremonlen Ebosele Iyere, aka Aitamaigbe, the Enobore of Benin, is scheduled to hold on the 16th and 17th of January 2026 at number 67, Ehinmwingbovo street, off Agavie street, along Ahanor College road, Aduwawa, Benin city, Edo state. Speaking with Winning Media on his preparation for his annual Ugie Festival, Chief Dr. Ebosele Iyere, said; "...the Ugie Festival, is a yearly event. The next one will be coming up next month January 16th and 17th".  "On Friday, the 16th of January will be the all traditional dance which will commence by 10:00 p.m. on that day, while on Saturday, the 18th of January, will be the social dance event".  Dr. Aitamaigbe, used the opportunity to invite all his friends and well-wishers, to be part of the event, as he celebrate.

  One Year Of Purposeful Leadership... ... Esan Central LG Boss, Appreciates God By: Oriaifoh Godwins It was an assembly of Community and Party Leaders, Councilors representing different Wards of Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area, members of staff of the local government area Council and party fateful, as Rt. Hon. Kelvin Ainiyalenhimi Iyere, the Chairman, Esan Central Local Government Area, held a thanksgiving service, to thank God for his emergence as the Chairman of the local government, and for God's guidance all through the one year of his holding the position, even as he said; "...my emergence as the Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area, wasn't by my effort, knowledge or status, but clearly by the grace of God". The Thanksgiving service, held on Sunday, the 28th of December, 2025 at St. Mathews Catholic Church, Eidenu-Irrua. In his sermon, the officiating Minister, Rev. Father Nicholas Oboh, who emphasised on the need for us to always thank God ...

PEACEFUL XMAS IN EDO: Chief Oduma Hails Okpebholo, Chides Obaseki For Maladministration By: Oriaifoh Godwins High Chief Robert Okoinemen, aka Oduma of the Universe, the Chairman, Edo City Transport Services, ECTS, in his Christmas greetings to the people of Edo State, has commended the governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for this year's peaceful Christmas celebration, saying; "...it has been a long time that Edo state, celebrated a peaceful Christmas devoid of cult clashes, killings and blood baths". Speaking in a viral video, in his Christmas greetings to the people of Edo State, High Chief Okoinemen, who described Edo state governor as "a God sent governor", to rescue Edo state, added that; "...the Bible says, when the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice.... I want to congratulate my governor. Your Excellency, you are doing well. This is why the people are rejoicing that you are in power. It is not by mistake". Also in this me...

Yuletide: Chairman, Esan Central LG, Shares Love  By: Our Correspondent In the spirit of the Christmas season of sharing love and caring, the Chairman, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area of Edo state, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Ainiyalenhimi Iyere, yesterday, 23rd December 2025, shared bags of Rice, Rams, Goats, Chicken, Turkey, and indeed Cows to different people and stakeholders across the different Wards in Esan Central Local Government Area. The Ward executives in the ten Wards of Esan Central Local Government Area, Women Leaders, the members of Staff of Esan Central Local Government Area Council, amongst others, were the beneficiaries of this year's Christmas presents, courtesy of Rt. Hon. Kelvin Ainiyalenhimi Iyere, the Chairman Esan Central Local Government Area. Speaking with our Correspondent, the Chairman, said; "first of all, I want to thank God for giving us the opportunity to see this day, and to see the end of this year, as 2025 is gradually ending; and I want to tha...

ISTH Holds Festival of Nine Lessons, Carols, Award Ceremony ...you matter, your commitment is seen and valued and it fuels the very essence we celebrate -CMD, to Staff By: Oriaifoh Godwins Today, Tuesday 23rd December 2025, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, ISTH, Irrua, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area of Edo state, held the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols and Award ceremony 2025, tagged Restoration, Rediscovering Hope in the Promise of Christmas. In his address, the Chief Medical Director, CMD, of the Hospital, Professor Reuben Eifediyi, who described the occasion as; "one that beautifully blends festive joy, reflection, thanksgiving and recognition, added that, Christmas is a season marked by Joy, hope, generosity and renewal. Recalling the genesis of the Nine Lessons and Carols, the Chief Medical Director, said;  "it traces back to 1880 and has since become a cherished tradition around the world", saying, this cherished tradition, invites us to reflect...

Gov. Okpebholo To Score Another Political Goal In Osun ...as crisis in ACCORD deepens By: Oriaifoh Godwins Governor Monday Okpebholo, aka AKPAKOMIZA, the governor of Edo state, is at the verge of scoring yet, another Political Goal; this time, in The State of Osun, as Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress, APC, gubernatorial candidate for the August 2026 Osun state gubernatorial election, as declared by Governor Okpebholo, who headed the APC Primary election in the state, may be coasting to victory, as the party, ACCORD, that the inccubent Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke is contesting on, is currently fronting two candidates, even as legal battles is tearing the party apart in the state. The two candidates currently being named by opposing factions of the ACCORD, are Senator Ademola Adeleke, the inccubent Governor of the state, and yet another, Clement Bamigbola, who was announced by Olufemi Ogundare, the Chairman of the electoral Committee that conducted the primary where Cl...

OSUN: Gov. Adeleke Risk Losing Guber Ticket As Crisis In Accord Party Lingers By: Moses Jagunmolu While the matter remains sub judice, the Maxwell faction proceeded to announce the suspension and expulsion of Professor Imumolen and his team**—a move that constitutes a gross abuse of court process. By law and established precedent, no party can take punitive or disciplinary action on issues already before a competent court**, rendering such claims null, void, and of no legal effect. Following the National Convention of the Accord Party held in July 2024, which duly produced Professor Chris Imumolen as the National Chairman, a deep internal crisis emerged that has since threatened the stability and unity of the party. Prior to the convention, a National Caretaker Committee had been constituted led by Mr Maxwell Ndubem for a six-month interim period to manage the affairs of the party after the expiration of the tenure of Hon. Nalando, the former National Chairman. The clear mandate of thi...

FEATURE Edo State Governor, On A Threshold Of History By: Oriaifoh Godwins In every generation, leadership is tested by moments that demand courage, clarity, and a willingness to shape the future rather than merely inheriting it. For Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Governor of Edo State, that moment has unmistakably arrived. Standing at the intersection of opportunity and responsibility, he now finds himself on a threshold of history; a point where decisions made today could define the trajectory of the state for decades to come. Edo State, with its rich cultural heritage and strategic position in Nigeria’s socio-political landscape, has always been a fertile ground for transformative leadership. Yet, history teaches that not every leader fully recognizes or seizes such defining opportunities. For example, the people of Edo State, will not forget in a hurry, the last eight years of deceits, woes and MoU's. The last eight years of running Edo state without Commissioners, and without a...

Aigboboh Is Deeply Committed To Progress Of Edo State -Oduma ... 2.5M votes, achievable By: Our Correspondent Hon. Chief Robert Okoinemen, aka the Oduma Of the Universe, the Chairman, Edo City Transport Services, ECTS, has described Hon. Sylvester Aigboboh, aka Party is Supreme, the Edo state, All Progressives Congress, APC, Deputy Chairman, who was recently appointed as Edo State Coordinator for the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, as one that is deeply commited to the progress of Edo state and the people of the state. Chief Okoinemen, while speaking with Winning Media, on his progress so far, as the Chairman, Board of Directors, of ECTS, and sundry matters, said; "...appointment  of Hon. Sylvester Aigboboh, is not only well-deserved but also a clear recognition of his unwavering loyalty, humility, proven leadership capacity, diligence, and deep commitment to the progress of Edo State and Nigeria at large".   "Hon. Aigboboh's...

Yuletide, New Year Seasons: ECTS Promises Top Quality, Reliable services -MD By: Oriaifoh Godwins Ahead of the Yuletide, New Year seasons, the Edo City Transport Services, ECTS, is poised to provide top quality and reliable transport services to their esteemed customers. This development was revealed by the Chairman, Board of Directors, Edo City Transport Services, High Chief Robert Okoinemen, in an exclusive chat with Winning Media, on Tuesday, the 2nd of December 2025, after rising from a meeting he held with critical stakeholders of the organization, where issues relating to repositioning the organization for efficiency and effectiveness was discussed. Speaking, Chief Okoinemen said; "Edo City Transport Services, ECTS, has come a very long way. As a team, the management is poised to take the organization to the next level". "...we will leave no stone unturned in providing quality service to the people of Edo state, and all our customers at large". Chief Okoinemen...