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Anglican Ambassador Man Of 2025, Hails Gov. Okpebholo … describes him as Godsent governor By: Oriaifoh Godwins Sir Hon. (Dr.) Lucky Eseigbe, the Edo state Commissioner for Regional Planning and Urban Development, has commended Edo state Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo for his glaring achievements in the state, in less than one year of his assumption of office as the governor of Edo state. Hon. Eseigbe made this commendation on Sunday, 26th October 2025 when speaking with a team of Media men after the thanksgiving service that held in his honor at the Anglican Cathedral, where he thanked God for the award "Anglican Ambassador Man of the Year 2025" that was conferred on him the previous day, 25th October, at St. Mark Anglican Church, Ujoelen. Speaking, Dr. Eseigbe who thanked God for the award, and also appreciated the church for considering him worthy of the award, also used the opportunity to thank Governor Monday Okpebholo, the Governor of Edo state for appointing him, fi...

Bishop Task Edo Govt To Be Guided By Fairness, Merit In Appointments By: Oriaifoh Godwins  The Bishop of the Nigeria Anglican Communion, Bendel Ecclesiastical Provence, Dioceses of Esan, Rt. Reverend Gabriel Elabor Osa, JP, has charged the government of Edo state to look inward to fix Esan land, and Edo state with fairness and merit; and should not be guided by parochial interests. The Bishop said this in his message to Edo state during the celebration of the second session of the 8th Synod that held on Saturday, 25 October 2025 at Saint Mark Anglican Church, Ujoelen Ekpoma. Speaking, Bishop Elabor who sincerely thanked His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo state, for his support for Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, for appointing a substantive Vice Chancellor for the University, also frowned at the anomalies reported in the selection process of the Registrar of the University, where the candidate that came first in the interview was dropped because; “both th...

Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise Holds In Esan Central ….as LG Chairman charge residents to always comply. By: Our Correspondent Again today, Saturday, 25 October 2025 the last Saturday of October. The monthly sanitation exercise was observed in central government area as authorities from Esan Central local government  area Council, led by the Chairman, as well as security agents were on ground to supervise the exercise.  The Chairman of the local government area, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Ainiyalenhimi Iyere, who went round the local government area to as usual,  inspect the level of compliance, expressed satisfaction, but maintained that, “…there is room for improvement”. Speaking, Rt. Hon. Iyere said; “…yes, our people are complying with the monthly environmental exercise, but there still exit a lot of room for improvement”. “For example, some people are taking the period of the exercise to stay at home doing nothing, and waiting for the exercise to end, so they can com...

Esan Central Ward 6: Hon. Iyasele Calls On APC Leaders, Women, Youths To Prevail By: Our Correspondent My Ward and community has been marginalized for too long a time, and now, we have decided to take our fate in our own hands to demand for what is rightly ours. We cannot continue to beg for what is ours and wait for eternity. Above, are the words of Hon. Clement Iyasele, the Councilor aspirant for Ward 6, in Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area, who is drawing the attention of the entire leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Esan Central local government area, to the emasculation and Political marginalization of Idumabi, his community over the years. Hon. Iyasele made this revelation in a phone interview with Esan Magazine, today, Friday 24th October 2025. According to Hon. Iyasele; "... somebody in Ward 6, is trying to again, tactically scheme my community out of contesting for the Councilor of my Ward by using a Greek gift of a few months' political appo...

Senate C’tee On States, Visits Esan Central LG, …gets first hand information on projects executed by Chairman  By: Oriaifoh Godwins  The Chairman Esan central local government area, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Ainiyalenhimi Iyere On Monday, 20 October 2025, played host to the Senate Committee on States and Local Government when the committee visited the local government area, to get firsthand information on the projects executed by the Chairman. Explaining the purpose of their visit, Dr. Babatimilehin Muyiwa, the Team Leader of the Committee, Said they are representing the Senate Committee on States and the Local Government Administration, particularly on the inspection and documentation of local government projects and programs which, according to him, the exercise is an annual activity that the committee always embark on. Explaining further, Dr. Muyiwa pointed out that; "... the Senate Committee on local government, normally host annual Local Government Developments Summit where stakeho...

Our School Children, Our Future ....under my watch, they will get requisite attention © D-Prince Media Education is the foundation upon which every great nation is built. Our children are not just learners in classrooms, they are the dreamers, the innovators, and the leaders of tomorrow. In view of this, the investment we make in them today, determines the strength, stability, and progress of our society in the years ahead. These is the sentiment expressed today, Monday 20th October 2025 by Esan Central Local Government Area Chairmanship aspirat, Prince Abdullahi Momodu, aka Superlee, when responding to a team of Journalists on his plans ahead of the 2026 Edo state Local Government elections. Speaking, Prince Momodu who emphasised that, Esan Central Local Government, is different from all the others, in the sense that, the governor of Edo state, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is from Esan Central Local Government Area, hence we must show sterling examples to others, also added that; "....

Chairman, ECTS, Congratulates Joefel, Ebosele, Sam, Oboh  ...as they take on key roles in Edo By: Oriaifoh Godwins High Chief Robert Okoinemen, Chairman, Board of Directors of Edo City Transport Services has congratulated the newly appointed Edo state  Commissioners, and the Chairman, Board of Governors of Usen Polytechnic on their new appointments. The Congratulatory message is contained in a Press statement, written on behalf of his family, Political associates, Members of the Board and Staff of ECTS, signed by the Chairman of ECTS and made available to media men. The statement reads in part: "I wish to congratulate all the distinguished Esan sons and daughter that were recently appointed to strategic positions in the state’s public service..." The statement described Hon. Felix Akhabue, aka Joefel, the Commissioner for Works, as one that is fondly known for his pragmatic approach to leadership with proven track record in community development; saying, Akhabue is a seasoned...

Prince Abdullahi Momodu Flags off For Esan Central Chairmanship © D-Prince Media The atmosphere was electric, the spirit of the people, high and nature stood still, as Prince Abdullahi Momodu officially flagged off his campaign to contest for the Chairmanship of Esan Central Local Government Area. The flagoff of Prince Abdullahi Momodu, aka Superlee, campaign for the Chairmanship position of Esan Central Local Government Area, is a moment that marked not just the beginning of a political journey, but the awakening of a shared vision for progress, unity, and purposeful leadership service of Esan Central Local Government Area. It held today, Sunday, 19th October 2025, at the All Progressives Congress, APC, Secretariat, in Irrua. Prince Abdullahi Momodu and his wife kneels down before APC Leader, Willy Momodu, as the Leader prays for them ahead 2026 Edo state local government election With the drums of hope echoing through the crowd, and the banners of change fluttering proudly, the P...

Let’s Get Back to the Drawing Board -Superlee By: Our Correspondent In a renewed call for purposeful Service, effective leadership and community-driven development, to Esan Central Local Government Area, the local government Chairmanship aspirat, Prince Abdullahi Momodu, popularly known as Superlee, has unveiled plans to reposition Esan Central Local Government Area through a comprehensive development agenda anchored on reflection, innovation, and inclusivity. Prince Momodu, in an exclusive chat with our Correspondent today, Thursday 16th October, 2025, emphasized the need for stakeholders across Esan Central to “go back to the drawing board” and reassess the local government’s priorities in order to pave the way for sustainable growth. He said; "Development doesn't happen by chance, It happens by design it is time to review where we are, identify what went wrong and chart a new course that reflects the collective aspirations of our people". Superlee, who is known for his...

Chairman, ECTS, Celebrates Godwin Okoduwa On His Birthday By: Our Reporter High Chief Robert Okoinemen, aka Oduma Of the Universe, the Chairman, Board of Directors, of Edo City Transport Services, today, 14th October 2025 felicitates Mr. Godwin Okoduwa, who he described as a visionary leader, on his birthday anniversary. The Birthday message, signed by the ECTS Boss, reads in part; "Today, as you mark your birthday anniversary, I joyfully celebrate you - a visionary leader, a successful businessman, and an inspiring figure in our great political family". "As you mark another remarkable year, may your path continue to overflow with divine favor, sound health, renewed strength, and boundless opportunities. May every new day bring you greater fulfillment, joy, and peace of mind...". Describing Mr. Okoduwa's unwavering dedication, commitment, and leadership as a pillar of strength and progress for the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Okoinemen said; "we no...

LG Election, 2026: Aspirant Calls for Fairness, Equity... By: Oriaifoh Godwins Hon. Clement Iyasele, an indigene of Idumabi-Irrua, politically delianated under Ward six of the local government area, has made an appeal to the people of his Ward to support him, as he is contesting for the position of a Councilor to represent the ward come 2026 local government election. The Esan Central Local Government, Ward 6, Councilor hopeful, made this appeal in a message he wrote, signed and circulated on social media platforms. The message reads in part; "...Also, you all know that, I once contested for the Councilor to represent our Ward, Ward six, in the year 2023. At that time, our party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, was in opposition. * At that time, the only person that took the bold step, that risked his resources to contest in 2023, was me, CLEMENT IYASELE. * This time around, my reason for coming out to contest to represent our Ward, is that, like we all know, my communit...

Rt. Hon. Kelvin Iyere: A Unique Pacesetter in The History Of Esan Central Administration By: Oriaifoh Godwins In the ever-evolving landscape of Edo State politics and community development, few names shine as brightly as that of Rt. Hon. Kelvin Iyere, despite his quiet but steady exploits in his deliveries of dividends of democracy to the people of Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area.  His emergence as a transformative Chairman in Esan Central Local Government Area, has not only redefined public service but has also rekindled hope among the people for a new era of progressive leadership; his emergence has rekindled hope, in the sense that, Rt. Hon. Iyere has successfully raised the bar, with respect to the expectations of the people of the local government area from their Political representatives. A Trailblazer with Purpose Rt. Hon. Kelvin Iyere’s leadership style embodies innovation, inclusivity, and integrity. This can be deduced from the fact that, in less than a year of ...

Under My Watch, ECTS Must Generate Revenue To Edo State Govt.                                                                               -Chairman, Mgt Board  By: Our Correspondent The Chairman, Management Board, Edo City Transport Services, ECTS, High Chief Robert Okoinemen, has revealed that, the Agency will forthwith, begin to generate revenue for Edo state government, saying; "...the rot, pilfering and sharp practices that hitherto, marred the efficiency of ECTS, hence, it's ability to generate revenue to the Government, cannot continue under my watch. Never". Chief Okoinemen made this revelation on Tuesday, 30th September 2025, in a chat with some Media men in his office in Benin city. Emphasising on the urgent need for the Agency to begin to generate revenue for Edo state gove...

New Month Message: Esan Central LG Boss, Rolls Out Projects Executed By: Our Correspondent The Chairman, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area of Edo state, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Ainiyalenhimi Iyere, in his New Month Message to the people of Esan central local government area,  itemized the number of projects he has so far executed within the short time of his administration. In his New Month Message, the local government Boss announced that, the Irrua Market stores, the blocks of classrooms in Opoji and Ibhiolulu, the Staff quarters for teachers and headteachers in Ujabhole, the Heath center in Eidenu, etc are all Projects that has so far been virtually completed. His New month message reads in part; "In the month of September, like it was in the previous months, I ensured that the block of 50 lockup stores in Irrua market received maximum attention; as the lockup stores is now about 90% complete". "...the block of six classrooms at Eguare Primary School, Opoji, is also a...