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APC Chairmen In Esan Central, Paid Courtesy Visit To LG Council Boss On Sunday 26th January 2025, the All Progressive Congress, APC, Chairmen In Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area of Edo state, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Council, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Iyere Ainiyelenhimi at his residence in Eidenu-Irrua, to congratulate him on his emergence as the Chairman of the local government Council, as well as his appointments, first as the National Publicity Secretary of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria, and as the Chairman of the Edo state Chapter of the Association. Rt. Hon. Iyere who thanked them for their felicitation, also hailed them for their strong faith in the party, the All Progressive Congress, as well as their wisdom in keeping the members of the party together. Rt. Hon. Kelvin, assured the Esan Central Local Government, APC Chairmen that, it is a new dawn in the history of the local government, saying; "the wheels of de...

 LGA of Our Sitting Governor, Has Zero Tolerance For Cultism, Violence... -LG Chairman. By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Chairman, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Iyere Ainiyelenhimi, has emphasised that, Esan Central Local Government Area, where the sitting governor of Edo state, Governor Monday Okpebholo hails from, has zero tolerance for cultism  or any criminal activities, saying; "Esan Central Local Government, will be exemplary in all areas". Hon. Iyere said this on Thursday, 23rd January 2025, when the members of Irrua Youth Organization, under the umbrella of the National Youth Council, NYC, went on a sensitisation exercise to Esan Central Local Government Council, on the dangers of engaging in cultism and criminal activities. The Chairman, Esan Central Local Government Area, who promised to support the members of Irrua Youths in their efforts in ensuring that the Youths are discouraged from drug abuse, cultism, robbery and other crime related activ...

Chairman, Esan Central Council: Soaring on the Wings of Grace By: Okojie King The estimable Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has bestowed a great honor upon our dear friend and brother, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Iyere, the Chairman Esan Central Local Government Area, by appointing him as the National Publicity Secretary of the Association. Rt. Hon. Kelvin Iyere, known as the White Lion of Africa, has demonstrated his commitment to the nation’s progress by aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda of both the President and our Governor.  His appointment speaks volumes about his dedication and belief in these principles. After thoroughly evaluating his remarkable track record, the Executive Chairman of Esan Central, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Iyere, emerged as the well-deserving National Publicity Secretary of ALGON.   This position was earned through merit, as it is no small feat to secure the support of 774 local government Chairmen across the country. His selection has been warmly ...

 Revisiting Obaseki's Dark Legacies  By Fred Itua  Edo State has had its fair share of political drama, but the exposés surrounding former Governor Godwin Obaseki's administration are giving Nollywood a run for its money. From land-grabbing sagas to oil palm scandals, the State has been left reeling from a cocktail of alleged mismanagement and shady dealings. Enter Governor Monday Okpebholo, the man now tasked with cleaning up the mess. Let’s call a spade a spade. The administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki was notorious for acts that flagrantly undermined the interests of Edo State. While his spin masters are quick to trumpet projects they claim were of high-quality, heavy-portfolio investments, fact-finding missions, and community consultations have exposed these claims as mere fabrications. It was a government of 'obubuyeye' —an elaborate show of smoke and mirrors where, truly, the more you looked, the less you saw. Now, the chickens have come home to roost,...

Ugbesia Appreciates Governor Okpebholo On His Appointment  By: Oriaifoh Godwins  The newly appointed Chairman of Edo state Traditional Medicine Board, High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, JP, the Onagbonsoboleamen of Esanland, has appreciated the Governor of Edo state, Governor Monday Okpebholo for appointing him as the Chairman of the Board.  Speaking with a team of Journalists in Benin, Chief Ugbesia who said; "it is a big honour to be recognized by the governor, Senator Governor Monday Okpebholo as someone that is capable of handling such responsibility". Continuing, Chief Abudu, said, "this honour, will go a long way in encouraging me to do more, because, much has been given to me, and more is expected from me".  Chief Abudu Ugbesia, who said, his primary objective, is to reposition Edo state Traditional Medicine Board, to key into the New Edo state that is rising, added that, Edo state Traditional Medicine Board, must create requisite values in the interest of Edo State p...

 IRRUA: Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Wars do not solve human problems         -LG Chairman The Chairman, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG Area, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Iyere Ainiyanlenhimi, today, Tuesday, 15th January 2025, during the celebration of this year's Armed Forces remembrance day, that held at the play field of Esan Central Local Government council, has advised that, we must by all means, and at all time avoid issues that led to wars in time past, as wars do not necessarily solve human problems, saying; "wars leave in their trail, sufferings, deprivations and tales of woes". Speaking, the Chairman, who said; "...this occasion is one of sober reflection, as it  marks an opportunity to commemorate the epic deeds of our great heroes and heroines who had through their collective and individual efforts fought for the emancipation of our father land – Nigeria and the free world in general", added that, " We owe much gratitude to those of them still alive w...

Practical Governance: Esan Central LG Chairman Leads By: Oriaifoh Godwins  Like the Governor of Edo state, Senator Governor Monday Okpebholo, aka Akpakomiza, the Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area, ECLGA, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Iyere Ainiyanlenhimi, amongst the 18 Local Government Area Chairmen in Edo state, has since hit the ground running and setting the pace in practical governance. Less than one month, in office, the pace of activities and the body language of the Chairman of ECLGA, is a pointer to the fact that, he has long since keyed into Governor Monday Okpebholo's mantra of 'A New Edo is rising'. The Chairman, ECLGA, on assumption of office, has inspected some critical infrastructures in the local government council Secretariat, as well as in some parts of the local government area. He has also gone to inspect the Health centre in Eidenu; again, on Monday, the 13th of January, 2025, he ordered for the evacuation of a heap of debris that has for long, been poll...

Chief Okafi Erewele Burial Ceremony: A Gathering Of Who Is Who By: Oriaifoh Godwins Unlike the conventional Fridays to Sundays, days of burial ceremonies, where such ceremonies begin on Friday and terminates on Sunday thanksgiving, late  Chief Erewele's burial ceremony, started on Saturday, 4th January 2025, when the Service of Praise came up at the Christian Redeemed Church, Benoni, Benin city, Edo State; Pastored by Pastor Osagie Ize Iyamu.  The Traditional rites was held on Monday, 6th January, after the body was carried from Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital for laying in state in his compound in Irrua, while Wednesday, 8th January 2025, was the socials/entertainment of guests at Eguare Primary school playground, Irrua, the headquarters of Esan central local government Area.  The following day, Thursday, 9th January 2025, the thanksgiving service was held at Cherubim and Seraphim Church, on Erewele Street, Irrua. Very many eminent personalities from different walks o...

Esan Central: APC Chieftain Appreciates Community On Electoral Victory  By: Our Correspondent  Today, Thursday, 9th January 2025, an All Progressives Congress, APC, Chieftain in Udowo, Esan Central local government area of Edo state, Ambassador Iyere Osemudiamen, aka Mayor, held a 'thank you' bash for the people of his country home, Udowo, to thank them for the victory of the All Progressives Congress, in the September 2024 gubernatorial election that saw the emergence of Senator Governor Monday Okpebholo as the executive Governor of Edo state.  Speaking with Esan Magazine Online, Ambassador Iyere Osemudiamen said; "Yes, this celebration is long overdue, but the delay is due to the fact that, after the election, I travelled out of the country, as I am not always in Nigeria because of my numerous business engagements.  "Before now, APC hardly win my Ward, It has always been the domain of the Peoples Democratic Party, but during the build up to the 2024 gubernatorial e...

Over N12b Spent On Servicing PDP Leaders By Suspended LG Chairmen.         -Gov Okpebholo  By: Oriaifoh Godwins  A fresh revelation has been made by governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on how the suspended 18 Local Government Council Chairmen remitted over N12 billion (Twelve Billion Naira) to leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in 15 months. Governor Okpebholo made these revelations today, Tuesday 7th January, 2025, while playing host to the acting Chairmen and Councilors of the 18 Local Government Areas, who were in Government House on a courtesy visit. This development is contained in a Press statement issued from the Office of the Governor of Edo state, and signed by Fred Itua the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor. According to the Press statement, Governor Okpebholo commended the acting Chairmen and the Councillors for their courageous act in upholding democracy and ensuring transparency at the Local Government level, and a...

A Nigerian Chief Appreciates President Biden For  Amnesty Granted Him.  By: Oriaifoh Godwins  The Eson of Ebelle, the Osobase of Igueben kingdom and the Obayiagbon of Umunede, High Chief Christopher Omigie, who was on the 12th of December, 2024, granted executive clemency by the President of the United States of America, has expressed his unreserved appreciation to President Joe Biden for granting him clemency. Speaking on phone with Esan Magazine on Thursday, the 2nd of January 2025, Chief Omigie expressed his joy and appreciation over the amnesty granted him, and a couple of others by the President of the United States of America, saying the grace of God kept him going.  Speaking, Chief Omigie, who said the total freedom granted him, is just by the grace of God, added that; "no one knows what I have been through in all these past years, No one. You can only imagine it; but now, I have my freedom back. All thanks to President Joe Biden for granting me amnesty. ...