Esan Magazine Online

  NEWS: Gen. Cecil Esekhaigbe's Mother For Burial  By: Oriaifoh Godwins  The Esekhaigbe family of Agua-Irrua, in Esan central local government area of Edo state, has announced the dates for the burial ceremony of their mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Madam Ebaidebheki Esekhaigbe, nee Osenabe of Eko-Ewu.  According to the family, the ceremony will begin on Friday, 1st of November, 2024, when the body of the matriarch will leave Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, ISTH, Irrua, for laying in state in the compound of the Esekaigbe's in Agua-Irrua, which will be followed by service of songs and interment at Eko-Ewu, Esan Central local government area.  The following day, Saturday 2nd November, 2024, the reception for the guests will be held at Esan Central local government area Secretariat field in Irrua.  The matriarch who was aged 90 years, is survived by two children, Mrs. Theresa Oseregbeyen Izokpu and Gen. Cecil Esekaigbe rtd. PhD, the Okanete of...

APC Christian Campaign Council, Friends of Gov. Elect, Holds Thanksgiving Programme For Sen. Okpebholo, Deputy  By: Oriaifoh Godwins As the Celebration for the success of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the last Edo state Governorship election, where Senator Monday Okpebholo and Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, emerged as the governor and Deputy Governor elect respectively, continues, the All Progressives Congress, APC, Christian Campaign Council, a group, made up of Bishops, Archbishops, Apostles, Ministers and several professionals,  have scheduled their thanksgiving service, and awards to some outstanding personalities in Edo state to hold on the 4th of November, 2024 at the Assemblies of God Church, Oregbeni 1, by Ramat Park, Benin city, Edo State. In a video announcement for the programme, the coordinator of the group, Bishop Solomon O. Oriaifoh, the General Overseer of Ascending Tabernacle Worldwide, said; "it is one thing to get victory, and it is another thing to enjoy ...

OPINION   Barrister Anselm Ojezua, The Best Option For Edo SSG By: Dr. Goddy Osa Igbaekemen PhD. Following the conclusion of Edo state gubernatorial election, and the emergence of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the governor elect of Edo state, next is the inauguration of the governor elect and his Deputy, an event that is scheduled to hold on the 12th of November, 2024. After the inauguration of the governor elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo must immediately hit the ground running by appointing the Secretary to the State Government, SSG. The one and only man that comes to mind, is Barrister Anselm Ojezua. The first question that many like me, that have the interest of Edo state at heart, will ask, is: WHY ANSELM OJEZUA? In any case, I am not supporting Barr. Ojezua for the position of the Secretary to Edo state Government, for any reason, other than the fact that, his wealth of experience in the lawns and corridors of power in Edo state and Nigeria...

Happy Birthday To A Steadfast, Dogged Believer In Esan Agenda  The Leadership and entire members of Esankugbe,  today, 21st October 2024, celebrate one of our own; a steadfast, rugged and dogged Esan son of esteemed value, Rt. Hon.  Engr. Chief Victor Sabor Edoror as God in his infinite mercies, adds another year to his age. We are particularly grateful that your believe in Esan cause, that almost went into oblivion, has now taken the front burner, even as other Senatorial Districts has eventually keyed into it as it metamorphosed into 'Edo Agenda' that produced Edo governor of Esan extraction. This year's Celebration of your BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY, is particularly important, and worthy to be uniquely celebrated, going by all the undeserving hard knocks, pitfalls, maligning, slandering, evil gang ups, and several other similar challenges that you have endured over the years. Even when several others chickened out, because of their personal interests, you saw 'today', ...

Oduma Hails Oshiomhole, Urge Him To Support Okpebholo To Succeed ...says; Obaseki, how market? By: Oriaifoh Godwins An All Progressives Congress, APC, Chieftain in Edo Central Senatorial District of Edo state, who is also the Deputy Director, 'Contact' of the Edo Central APC Campaign Council, Chief Robert Okoinemen, aka Oduma of the Universe, has thanked Senator Comrade Adams Oshiomhole for his untiring efforts in ensuring the success of Senator Monday Okpebholo in the just concluded Edo state governorship election where the APC candidate emerged as the governor elect. Referring to Senator Adams Oshiomhole, in a viral video, as the Asiwaju of Edo state Politics, Chief Okoinemen said, just like the Asiwaju of the Universe, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole does not believe in failures, and he proved it in the just concluded Edo state governorship election.  Speaking in parables in Esan language, Chief Oduma said; "if a native Doctor challenges another native Doctor, the stronger amo...

OPINION Gen. Cecil rtd. : His Thought Provoking Press Statement, A Wake Up Call. By: Oriaifoh Godwins It is a common saying, that: 'Politics is a dirty game'; but I am of the opinion that, Politics is not a dirty game, but a noble one, though played by some people that are 'dirty'. The recent Press statement by General Cecil Esekhaegbe rtd, where he succinctly explained how he swam in the murky waters of politics, and how he endured the heat in the kitchen of politics, attests to my above assertion. Yes, if you are 'clean', and wish to remain so, the game of politics is definitely not for you; at least going by the way politics is played in Nigeria. If you are upright, frank, open minded and plain, you have no business playing active Politics.  This reminds me of what Chief Ekeoba, the proprietor of the one time popular Omega Hotels, Irrua told me about late Admiral Augustus Aikhomu, when he granted me an interview for publication in a Magazine. Chief Ekeoba sai...

Edo PDP Should Wake Up, Think Of Way Forward  -Dr. Igbaekemen By: Oriaifoh Godwins A member of the 2023 Presidential Campaign Council, who is also the Director of Intelligence gathering of Akpakomiza Support Group, in the just concluded Edo state governorship election, Dr. Goddy Osa Igbaekemen, PhD, has advised the members of Edo state Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to wake up from their deep slumber, come to terms with reality, and think of the way forward. Dr. Igbaekemen said this recently in Benin, the capital of Edo state, while responding to questions from newsmen on "Take Back Our Mandate", the new slogan of Edo PDP. Speaking, Dr. Igbaekemen said; "it appears the members of the Peoples Democratic Party, are still in a deep slumber, and they are still dreaming. They are yet to come to terms with reality. Edo people have decided, and Senator Monday Okpebholo, aka Akpakomiza, is the governor elect of Edo state". "Senator Okpebholo is the new king waiting to ...

Edo NURTW To Get Full Support Of Edo Gov't. By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Edo state chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, are to get the full support of Edo state government of the incoming administration of Edo state. This assurance was given recently by Edo state governor elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, while addressing the members of the union in Irrua, the headquarters of Esan central local government area, when he paid a thank you visit to the people of Esanland for the support he received from them during the just concluded Edo governorship election. Speaking, the governor elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, who thanked the members of the NURTW for standing solidly by him during the election, said; "your union will be reckoned with, I will give you the maximum support you need within the available resources, for you to operate maximally to the benefit of our people..." "I understand you need buses to carry out your operation. God helping us, ...

Senator Okpebholo, A Timely Governor For Edo state  ...people of Edo state should give maximum support  -Dr. Igbaekemen  By: Oriaifoh Godwins  The Edo state governor elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has been described as a timely governor for the sorry state of affairs that Edo state is currently in, where virtually all the sectors of the state economy are in comatose, as executive rascalities is the order of the day.  The above sentiment was expressed by a member of the 2023 All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, and the Director of Intelligence gathering of 2024 Akpakomiza Support Group, Dr. Goddy Osa Igbaekemen.  Speaking with a team of Journalists in Benin city, the headquarters of Edo state recently, Dr. Igbaekemen who expressed his mind on the way forward in Edo state, said; "... we have come a very long way in witnessing executive rascality in government in Edo state. We have seen how 14 constituencies were schemed out of gove...

 Edo Governor-elect Homecoming, like A Carnival. ....this is grace speaking -High Chief Chris Ekeoba By: Oriaifoh Godwins The 'thank you' visit of Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Edo state governor elect, to the people of Esanland for the support he received from them during the just concluded Edo governorship election, has been described as a carnival with God's blessings. Senator Monday Okpebholo's 'thank you' visit to the people of Esanland, held on Friday,  the 4th of October , was so described by High Chief Chris Ekeoba a business man, Chairman, GRACE HOTEL, Irrua and a well known philanthropist, while reacting to the pomp and pageantry that welcomed the governor elect to Esanland. Speaking, Chief Ekeoba said; "the different groups, Unions, Women Associations, and Youths that assembled to welcome Akpakomiza, is a sign of the full acceptance of the governor elect and his Deputy by the people of Esanland". "The open space in Okaijesan Hall, was i...

Edo Governor Elect Pays A Thank You Visit to People of Esanland, Okaijesan By: Oriaifoh Godwins Edo state governor elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, Friday, October 4th 2024, paid a thank you visit to the people of Esanland, and the roual highness of his country home, the Ojirrua of Irrua Kingdom, and the Okaijesan of Esanland, Alhaji W.O Momodu II, CON. The event held at the palace of the Ojirrua in Eguare-Irrua, Esan central local government area of Edo state. Speaking, Senator Monday Okpebholo said, he has come to the Okaijesan palace, to formally inform him that the election has been concluded and he won. Continuing, Senator Monday Okpebholo said; "I have been issued with a Certificate of Return, and all that we are waiting for now, is the swearing into office which is coming up on the 12th of November". "I thank you, and I thank the people of Esanland very much for all your support and prayers, before during and after the election". "I come to s...

NURTW Congratulates Edo Governor Elect ...he has come to rescue Edo state    -State Chairman By: Oriaifoh Godwins Today, Friday 4th of October 2024, the members of Edo state chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, were in Irrua, the headquarters of Esan central local government area of Edo state, to welcome the victorious son of Irrua Kingdom, the governor elect of Edo state, Senator Monday Okpebholo, back to his local government, and country home, Udomi after his success at the just concluded Edo state Governorship election, where he emerged victorious as the governor elect of Edo state. In an exclusive interview with Esan Magazine, the Chairman of Edo state chapter of NURTW, Mr. Saturday Oamen, said; "...we are here in Irrua, to Congratulate Senator Monday Okpebholo on his victory at the polls, and also to welcome him back home as the governor elect of Edo state. We stood by him all through the campaign and election periods, and we will stand by him a...