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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...