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𝐎𝐝𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐤𝐩𝐞𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨'𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐓𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 ...Says Grievances Should Be Channelled Through Appropriate Leaders By: Oriaifoh Godwins High Chief Robert Okoinemen, popularly known as the Oduma of the Universe, has cautioned critics, particularly sons and daughters of Uromi, in Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo state, and people of Esan extraction in general, against what he described as the persistent insult and denigration of the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo. In a recent viral video in which he spoke in Esan language, High Chief Okoinemen urged the people to appreciate and support Governor Okpebholo, whom he described as a performing governor. He warned against a situation where the Governor's contributions and achievements would only be acknowledged after his departure from office or, as he recalled, like it happened in the case of the l...

𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐅𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐨 𝐇.𝐄, 𝐒𝐞𝐧. 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐎𝐤𝐩𝐞𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨, 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞  On behalf of the Government and good people of Esan Central Local Government Area, I, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Ainiyalenhimi Iyere, Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area, heartily congratulate His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Governor of Edo State, on the joyous occasion of his birthday. Your birthday presents yet another opportunity to celebrate a DISTINGUISHED LEADER whose commitment to the development, progress and prosperity of Edo State continues to inspire hope among our people. Since assuming office, Your Excellency has demonstrated remarkable dedication to good governance and the welfare of the people.  Your passion for development and your determination to build a better Edo State are commendable, worthy of celebration, and has guided and inspired me all through my tenure as the Chairman of...

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐨 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐎𝐤𝐩𝐞𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨 May your leadership culminate in enduring prosperity. -C hief Odaman My dear Executive Governor, I join all well-meaning sons and daughters of Edo State to celebrate with you on your birthday today, 29th August, 2026. At 56 years, you have steadily risen to become both an inspiration to your generation, and an embodiment of the much needed example of what good governance entails in our country.  Looking ahead, I wish you well as you trudge with the fear of God, in your impressive trajectory towards excellent service delivery to the good people of Edo State.  It is my prayer that your leadership will culminate in enduring prosperity, and happiness for the resilient populace of our dear state.  While congratulating you on this auspicious occasion, it is my hope that you will continue to build on the relative achievements made so far within the short span of your administration.  Many hap...

𝐄𝐝𝐨 𝐓𝐌𝐁 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐯. 𝐎𝐤𝐩𝐞𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝟓𝟔 ... Senator Okpebholo is a governor of great vision -Ugbesia By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Chairman of the Edo State Traditional Medicines Board, TMB, High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, JP, has felicitated with the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his 56th birthday. High Chief Ugbesia, in a Press statement signed by him, dated 29th August,2026, and made available to newsmen,  described Governor Okpebholo's birthday as a special occasion to celebrate a leader whose life has been characterised by humility, dedication to public service and an unwavering commitment to the progress and development of Edo State. The Chairman commended the Governor for his purposeful leadership and passion for the welfare of the people, noting that his administration has continued to demonstrate a strong determination to place Edo State on the path of sustainable grow...

𝐄𝐝𝐨 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐯. 𝐎𝐤𝐩𝐞𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨 @ 𝟓𝟔 By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Edo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Dr. Jerry Uwangue, has congratulated the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his 56th birthday. Dr. Uwangue, in a goodwill message to the Governor, described the occasion as a moment to celebrate a leader whose life has been defined by dedication to public service, courage, humility and an unwavering commitment to the progress and development of Edo State. The Commissioner noted that since assuming office as Governor, Senator Okpebholo has demonstrated a strong passion for good governance and the welfare of the people, while providing purposeful leadership across critical sectors of the state's economy. According to Dr. Uwangue, Governor Okpebholo's commitment to the development of agriculture and the promotion of food security reflect...

𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐤𝐩𝐞𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨 @ 𝟓𝟔 ...Gov. Okpebholo is God-sent -Chairman By: Our Correspondent As His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Governor of Edo state clocks 56 today, 29th of August 2026, the Chairman of the Management Board, Edo City Transport Service, ECTS, have felicitated the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. The felicitàtion message, is contained in statement issued and signed by the Chairman of the Board, High Chief Robert Okoinemen and made available to Winning Media. The goodwill message reads in part; "on behalf of the Board, Management and the entire staff of Edo City Transport Services, ECTS, I wish His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo a Happy Birthday anniversary."  "we at Edo City Transport Services, ECTS, pray that, as God in his infinite mercies add another year to our amiable governor's age, may God also continue t...

EDO STATE AT 35, EDO TMB Salutes Edo People: Re affirms commitment to quality traditional medicine practice. Edo State, created on the 27th of August 1991 by  the military Administration of President Ibrahim Babangida, clocks 35 years on the 27th August this year. Since the creation 35 years ago, Edo State has witnessed series of transformation engineered by different Administrations. The state which is gate way to the East, West and Northern parts of the country, is homogeneously endowed with human and natural resources for her shared prosperity.  Chairman, Edo State Traditional Medicines Board, TMB, High Chief Dr. Abudu Godwin Ugbesia, JP, expressed satisfaction over the prevailing peace and tranquility in the state since it's creation attributing it to the tremendous efforts of Governor Monday Okpebholo in promoting Good Governance and the peaceful disposition of traditional rulers, religious leaders, and cultural affinity of Edo people. Chief Ugbesia said; "...the present ...

𝐄𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞, 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐭 — 𝐎𝐤𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧 By: Oriaifoh Godwins Following pockets of unfounded criticisms of the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo, from some quarters, the people of Esan land has been called upon to defend the Agenda that took several years of negotiations, concessions and alliances to achieve. High Chief Robert Okoinemen The call was made by an All Progressives Congress, APC, Chieftain of Esan extraction, High Chief Robert Okoinemen, the Chairman, Edo City Transport Services, ECTS, while castigating some persons that recently began to criticize the current administration of Edo state, for unfounded reasons. Speaking, he said; "Edo Agenda for the emergence of a governor of Esan extraction, was not achieved like the snap of the fingers". "We the People of Esanland, with the support of our brothers and sisters, the lovers of fairness, Justice and...

𝐄𝐝𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝, 𝐓𝐌𝐁, 𝐓𝐨 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 ...our heritage must be preserved... -Ugbesia By: Oriaifoh Godwins As Edo State Traditional Medicines Board, TMB, prepares to celebrate the 24th Africa Traditional Medicines Day, schedule to hold on Monday, the 31st of August 2026, at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy, JOOPSA, the Chairman of the Board, High Chief Traditional Doctor Abudu Ugbesia, JP, has emphasised on the need for Africans in general and Nigerians in particular, to continue to respect and take seriously our tradition and values; saying; "our heritage must be preserved and celebrated. This is why every year, we at the Edo State Traditional Medicines Board, make it a duty to celebrate Africa Traditional Medicines Day". Speaking with Winning Media on the plans ahead for the event, High Chief Abudu said; “...the theme of this year's ...

𝐆𝐨𝐯. 𝐎𝐤𝐩𝐞𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨'𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞  — Chief Oduma Advises By:  Oriaifoh Godwins Chairman of Edo City Transport Services, ECTS, High Chief Robert Okoinemen, popularly known as Oduma of the Universe, has called for a more proactive and coordinated media strategy for Governor Monday Okpebholo's administration, warning that the governor's achievements risk being overshadowed by misinformation and poorly managed public communication. High Chief Robert Okoinemen, Chairman, ECTS. Speaking with Winning Media Online, Okoinemen said while Governor Okpebholo is focused on delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Edo State, political opponents and critics are relentlessly working to undermine the administration's image, making it imperative for the governor's media team to stay ahead of emerging narratives. According to him, "As Governor Okpebholo is working to fix Edo State, there are several enemie...

𝐀𝐀𝐔𝐄-𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐔 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐊𝐄: 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 -𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭  By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Management of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, has clarified that the indefinite strike embarked upon by the University Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, is principally connected with issues arising from the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria–Academic Staff Union of Universities (FGN–ASUU) Agreement, and should not be misconstrued as a protest over the University's inability or failure to pay staff salaries. The above revelation is contained in a Press release signed by Otunba Mike Aladenika PAR/Head, Information, Protocol and Public Relations of the University, made available to Winning Media today, Tuesday, 25th August 2026. The Press release, reads: "The clarification follows the decision of the University’s ASUU Chapter, after an emergency meeting, to direct its memb...

Happy Eid-el-Maulud To Our Muslim Brother, Sisters By: Our Correspondent The Chairman, Edo City Transport Services, ECTS, Hon. Chief Robert Okoinemen, on the occasion of this year's Eid-el-Maulud, while wishing all the members of Management and staff of ECTS, as well as all the Muslim in Edo state, a blissful celebration, has also called on all the true members of Islam, the religion of peace, to continue to live in peace and harmony with themselves and their neighbours irrespective of religion, saying; "...it's humanity first". Speaking with Winning Media, today, Tuesday, 25th August, Hon. Chief Okoinemen who advised all Muslim in Edo state to remain committed to consolidating on the existing peace in the state, also noted that, Edo state will continue to develop and grow to the admiration of all,  only when peace prevail. Continuing, Hon. Okoinemen said; "...at ECTS, we remain committed to harmonious relationship with ourselves, irrespective of religion, ethnic...

Edo state Govt To Directly Engage Private Entities in Agriculture ...sale of maize, cassava, others By: Oriaifoh Godwins Edo state government has invested massively in maize, rice and cassava plantations across the state and will soon begin the sale of products from the plantations to individuals and cooperate entities. The above development was disclosed by Dr. Jerry Uwangue, the Edo state Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, when he visited the Edo state maize plantation located in Udomi, Esan Central local government area. Speaking with Winning Media, Hon. Dr. Uwangue disclosed that Edo state government is going to sell the products from the farms to corporate bodies and private individuals. He said; "...What we are doing now, is to commercialize it... we want to let people know that Edo state can invest and make money from their investments".  "Ewu Flour Mill has shown interest, and we are also advertising to other private individuals that need maize for w...

𝐄𝐝𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 ...we promised, we delivered -Dr. Uwangue By: Oriaifoh Godwins The direct distribution of fertilizers to registered farmers across Edo State started on the 17th of August 2026, with the distribution of the first batch of 8,000 bags of fertilizer and 30,000 cocoa seedlings, to farmers that registered with the Ministry. The distribution took place at the Edo State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Benin city. Speaking, with Winning Media, the Edo state Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Dr. Jerry Uwangue, said; "this is only the first batch. We are continuing the exercise next week".  "All the farmers that have registered should go to their respective local government areas to get further directive with respect to when same distribution will come up in their local government". A cross section of farmers at the Min. Of Agriculture and F...

Edo TMB Chairman, Host Edo Central Traditional Doctors ...harped on the need to support Gov. Okpebholo By: Oriaifoh Godwins High Chief Traditional Dr. Abudu Ugbesia JP, the Chairman, Edo State Traditional Medicines Board, TMB, has again stressed on the need for all traditional medicines practitioners, including the native doctors to continue to support Governor Monday Okpebholo, the executive governor of Edo state, saying; "Edo state Traditional Medicines Board is alive and operating today, because Governor Monday Okpebholo revived the board". High Chief Abudu Ugbesia JP, Chairman, Edo state Traditional Medicines Board Addressing the gathering of native doctors in Edo central, on Sunday, 16th of August 2026 at his residence in Ibore-Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo state, an occasion he hosted, High Chief Ugbesia who described Governor Monday Okpebholo as the Governor of restoration, also itemized some of the visible projects the governor has executed in Esanl...

Edo State TMB, Trado-medical Practitioners, Dispels Rumour of Faceoff By: Our Correspondent The Chairman, Edo State Traditional Medicines Board, TMB, High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, in an interactive session he held with Trado-medical practitioners in Edo state, on Monday, 10th of August 2026, cleared the air with respect to the rumour making the rounds with respect to the call for the registration of shrines and ancestral worship centres with the board. The meeting which brought together traditional medicine practitioners, Princesses of Oluku goddess and Chief Priests of shrines was meant to sort out grey areas, and correct the misconceptions in some Quarters, that the board is poised to coerce practitioners to register their shrines, temples, and ancestral worship centres. Speaking, Chief Abudu Ugbesia, said; "...as a traditional doctor, I must protect the interest of traditional medicine practitioners from intimidation, undue harassment by security agencies and interference from agen...

 BREAKING NEWS: Accord Party 2027 Presidential Candidate Steps Down... ...gives Reasons for decision By: Oriaifoh Godwins A one-time Presidential Candidate, Accord Party, Professor Christopher Imumolen, who also emerged as the candidate for the Party in next year, 2027, Presidential election, has stepped down from contesting for the election, after giving reasons for the decision. The above development is contained in a Press release by Professor Christopher Imumolen, dated 2nd August 2026, made available to Winning Media. The statement reads in part; "Following my emergence as the Presidential candidate of the Accord Party during the duly conducted Presidential primaries, I, in consultation with the leadership of the party, made the patriotic decision to withdraw from the Presidential race and fully support the re-election of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in the 2027 Presidential Election". "This decision was not borne out of personal interest but f...

Edo State TMB Pushes For TBA's In Healthcare Delivery By: Our Correspondent Edo State Government has again, emphasised it's irrevocable commitment to providing effective, efficient, affordable and accessible health care services to Edo people in line with the SHINE AGENDA of Governor Monday Okpebholo led Administration. A cross section of the attendees Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Paul Eghemwenrio disclosed this at the opening ceremony of a workshop on "Effective Implementation of The Referral Policy", organised by the state Traditional Medicines Board, TMB, for Traditional Birth Attendants, TBA's, an event that held on Tuesday 4th August 2026 at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy, JOOPSA, Benin city, Edo State. The effective implementation of the referral policy which had as it's Theme: "Safe Motherhood Through Timely Traditional Birth Referral...

  Eguare Market Is Not A Dump Site ... Esan Central LG Chair warns By: Our Correspondent Today, Monday August 3rd 2026, the Chairman, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area, Edo state, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Ainiyalenhimi Iyere, again warned all indigenes and residents of Esan Central Local Government Area, that they should desist from using Eguare Market, Irrua, as a site for dumping refuse.  He sounded this warning today, when he led the staff of the Environmental and Health department of the local government area, to evacuate the refuse dumped at the Eguare Market area, that some people have erroneously turned to a dump site. Speaking after the clean up of the area Rt. Hon. Iyere said; "... Some people have erroneously turned this location to a dump site we have taken it upon ourselves to ensure that we clean up the place from time to time, and I have always warned that, this is unacceptable" "..this time, we are going to be more proactive  in ensuring that this place is ...