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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 ...

Members of Edo TMB Appreciates Gov. Okpebholo For His Efforts on Capacity Development By: Our Correspondent Today, Wednesday, 29th July 2026, members of the Edo State Traditional Medicine Board, TMB, had the privilege of participating in the third Edition of the Edo State Public Service Knowledge-Sharing Series on the topic: "Consequence Management: A Vital Part of Crisis Management." The session, facilitated by Sarah Ajose-Adeogun (MCIPM, M.CIoD, FIMC), was insightful, practical, and thought-provoking. It reinforced the importance of accountability, effective leadership, and making informed decisions, especially in time of crisis. Speaking with our correspondent at the end of the training, the Secretary to the Board, Mrs. Mrs. Ganiyatu Vivian Uwaifo, who expressed appreciation to the Governor of Edo state, said; “We extend our sincere appreciation to His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for his unwavering commitment to building a competent and knowledge-driven Public se...

Chief Ugbesia Condemns Activities of Herdsmen Over Grazing On Botanical Garden in Ehor. By: Our Correspondent The Chairman, Edo State Traditional Medicine Board, TMB, High Chief Abudu Godwin Ugbesia, JP, has warned herdsmen to refrain from grazing their cows on the Botanical Garden cultivated in Uhuwonmde Local Government Area. Chief Ugbesia who led staff of the Board for the final stage of planting medicinal plants at the Botanical garden in Eguaholor, Uhuwonmde Local Government Area, condemned in strong terms, the destruction done to the Botanical garden by the unwholesome activities of herdsmen. Chief Ugbesia who warned herdsmen to stringently control their cows while grazing, as the Botanical garden was allocated to Edo state TMB, from the state government forest Reserve in Ehor, also made it clear that, every inch of the garden, is not meant for grazing, saying; " grazing on the Botanical garden, can lead to the destruction of valuable herbs that are deliberately planted for ...

Uduojie Family Set To Celebrate Life Lived By Their  Matriarch By: Our Correspondent The family of Uduojie, in Ikekogbe-Irrua, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area of Edo state, is set to celebrate the life lived by their Matriarch, Late Mrs. Regina Uduojie, Nee Jatto, who departed this world at the age of 79, on the 5th of June 2026. According to the family, the two-day event will begin on Friday, 4th September 2026, and end on Sunday, the 5th of September 2026.  On Friday, 4th September, by 10:00am, her body will leave Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, ISTH, to her compound, Uduojie compound in Ikekogbe-Irrua, where it will be lying in state for a Service of Songs scheduled for 3:00pm You at same venue. Interment follows thereafter. Entertainment of guests will hold on Saturday, the 5th of September 2026, at her residence, Uduojie compound in Ikekogbe-Irrua. Late Mrs. Regina Uduojie, Nee Jatto, until her death, was a trader. She is survived by Mr James Uduojie, Hon. M...

Illicit Drug Dealers To Face Prosecution By NDLEA  -Chairman, Edo  TMB. By: Our Correspondent  The Chairman, Edo State Traditional Medicines Board, TMB, High Chief Abudu Godwin Ugbesia, JP, the Onagbonsoboleamen of Irrua Kingdom, has warned that any body found with illicit drugs under the guise of selling Herbal Medicines, (Agbo) will be handed over to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, for prosecution and reprimand.   The warning came on the heels of public outcry over the sale of illicit drugs by Agbo producers and sellers who most youths patronise, consume and become intoxicated, which eventually leads to mental disorder. Chief Ugbesia who addressed a mammoth crowded meeting of Agbo producers and sellers in a meeting that held at the conference hall of the Board, in Benin, today, Tuesday 21st August 2026, blamed the escalation of hard drugs in the hands of youths to the illegal activities of some Agbo sellers, who are not recognised members of Edo S...

Ikpea Again: The People's Choice for a Stronger Edo Central in 2027 By: Ikpea Media Network As the political landscape gradually takes shape ahead of the 2027 general elections, a powerful movement is gaining momentum across Edo Central Senatorial District. From the towns and villages of Esanland to professional circles, youth groups, women, community leaders, and party faithful, one message is resonating with remarkable clarity: Ikpea Again. The growing support for the re-election of Senator Joseph Igiagbe Ikpea is rooted in the belief that effective leadership deserves continuity. Across the five local government areas of Edo Central, many supporters view his first term in the Senate as one marked by dedication, accessibility, responsible representation, and a steadfast commitment to advancing the interests of the district at the national level. Since his election to the Senate, Senator Ikpea has consistently demonstrated the qualities of a leader who understands the responsibili...

You Have Been Rescuing Us, Rescue Us More     -Oduma to Akpakorescue By: Our Reporter The Chairman, Edo City Transport Services, ECTS, Hon. Chief Robert Okoinemen, aka the Oduma Of the Universe, has pleaded with the governor of Edo state, Senator Monday Okpebholo to come to the rescue of the people of Ewoiki in Uzea, Esan North East Local Government, ENELG, area of Edo state, in constructing the road that leads from Ebun to Ewoiki, just as he did the road from Olinlin to Ebun. Hon. Chief Okoinemen made this appeal in a video where he rode on a motorcycle from Ebun to Ewoiki, on Saturday, the 11th of July 2026, to vote in the just concluded local government election. Speaking, Hon. Okoinemen said; "...we are very committed to this cause, in following the instructions of our party and the directive of our governor". "...I wish to thank the governor for constructing the road from Ulinlin to Ebun, but the road to Ewoiki that also leads to Anagbete and Ugboha, also needs the ...

Congratulatory Message To The Newly Elected Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen,  Councillors Of Edo Central And Edo State At Large By Hon. Senator Ogiagbe Joe Ikpea Issued by Professor Charles Oyakhilome Amadin With a heart full of joy and a golden heart of gratitude, I, Hon. Senator Ogiagbe Joe Ikpea, representing the good people of Edo Central Senatorial District, use this medium to send my warmest congratulations to the five Local Government newly elected Executive Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, and their Councilors in Edo Central, and indeed to all victorious Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and Councilors across Edo State. Senator Joe Ikpea, Senator representing Edo central. Your victory at the polls is not an accident. It is the clear voice of the people. It is a loud endorsement of trust, competence, and the people’s belief in your capacity to deliver. To have emerged through a credible process and to have been embraced by your communities speaks volumes about the goodwill you carry....

Ugbesia Congratulates Edo Gov's LG Chairman -elect, Ward Councilor  By Our Correspondent  Following the emergence of Hon Prince Abdulahi Momodu, aka, Superlee, as the Chairman elect for Esan Central local government area, in the Edo State local government election that held today, 11th July 2026, the Chairman, Edo State Traditional Medicines Board, TMB, High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, has sent a congratulatory message to the Chairman elect, and Hon. Hon. Matthew Ebhotemen, aka Apostle, the Councillor elect for his ward, ward 1, of the local government. Speaking with our reporter, in his country home, Ibore Irrua, after the election, Chief Ugbesia who thanked the people of Esan Central, for coming out enmase to vote for Hon. Prince Abdulahi Momodu as the Chairman of Esan Central, and Hon. Matthew Ebhotemen, as the Councillor for his ward, Chief Ugbesia said; " I am confident that the Chairman elect will add quality value to this local government, and the people will be happ...

  Edo LG Elections: ...Gov. Okpebholo's achievements made it easy for APC  -LG Boss By: Our Correspondent The Chairman, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area, Rt.  Hon. Kelvin Ainiyalenhimi Iyere, has revealed that all the other political parties decided to collapse their structures into the All Progressives Congress', APC, structure, because they have seen and are still seeing the work the governor of Edo state, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo is doing in less than two years of his administration. Rt. Hon. Iyere made this revelation today, Saturday 11th July 2026 at his voting center, Ward 4, in Eidenu-Irrua, his country home, while speaking with newsmen, after casting his vote. Advising all other persons that are yet to decide on who to vote for, Rt. Hon. Iyere said; "... We are blessed to have his Excellency Governor Okpebholo as the governor of Edo state. He is God-sent to Edo state. We have never had it this good from a governor". In his message to t...

Kidnapped School Children, Teachers, in Oyo state, Regain Freedom All 39 pupils and seven teachers abducted from three schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been successfully rescued and freed. The victims were released after spending nearly two months in captivity following the initial attack on May 15, 2026. The development was confirmed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, as well as the Oyo State Police Command. Reports says, a joint effort by military personnel and Department of State Services (DSS) operatives secured the victims' freedom in the early hours of today. Released videos show the victims being warmly received by their families. Some of the individuals appeared frail and malnourished from their long stay in the forest, and observers have called for immediate medical attention.   Tragically, a few weeks into the abduction, the captors killed one of the teachers, Michael Oyedokun. While the kidnappe...

Edo Central Senatorial seat, Ikpea, most Ideal candidate              -Ugbesia. By: Ikpea Media Network The Chairman, Edo State Traditional Medicines Board, TMB, High Chief Abudu Ugbesia JP, has emphasized on the need for the people of Esanland to be focused, and not make the mistake of derailing the developmental process in Edo Central Senatorial district by supporting any other candidate, apart from Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Senator currently representing Edo central Senatorial district, who is asking for the people's mandate to contest in the 2027 Senatorial election. High Chief Ugbesia made this emphasis on Saturday, 27th June 2027, at the palace of the Okaijesan of Esanland, where he granted interview to media men during the 55th coronation anniversary of the Okaijesan of Esanland, Alhaji.W.O Momodu, JP, CON. Speaking, High Chief Ugbesia said; "Let us not make any mistake about it, we are gradually getting political leadership right in Edo Sta...

ECTS Chairman Congratulates Edo state SA on Diaspora Matters on Appointment By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Chairman, Edo City Transport Services, ECTS, Hon. Robert Okoinemen, in a Press statement Dated 7th July 2026, and signed by him, has congratulated Hon. Francis G. Okoyo, (GFO) on his recent appointment as the Special Adviser on Diaspora Affairs to Edo State Governor. The statement, reads in part; "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Francis G. Okoyo on your well-deserved appointment as Special Adviser on Diaspora Affairs to the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo". "This appointment is a clear recognition of your unwavering commitment, leadership, and dedication to the progress of Edo State. I am confident that your wealth of experience and passion for engaging Edo sons and daughters across the globe will greatly strengthen the relationship between the State Government and the diaspora community while attracting meaningful p...

SENATOR JOSEPH IKPEA:  Let's Stand With A Leader Who Stands With Us Ikpea Media Team Network  ‎The dynamics of constituency representation has evolved over time, and as the dynamics of society continue to change, new leadership styles and approaches become imperative if we must aspire to strike a balance between good representation and development. ‎Fortunately, we have a vibrant, patriotic, empathetic and perceptive representative who is from the crucible of our shared experiences as Esan people, one  who possess a deep sense of understanding of our peculiar needs, challenges, fears, viewpoints,  qualities and virtues that will allow him to effectively navigate complex crevices of challenges when fully given the opportunity and supported to represent our district at the national Assemble. ‎ ‎ Senator Joseph Ikpea has been able to evaluate and understand the perspectives and experiences of our people as a man who has lived with his people and has a deliberate detaile...