TEACHERS’ DAY: ECLG Chairman HailsTeachers As Pillars of Societal Development By: Marvelous Oseyomon The Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, has celebrated teachers in the local government on the occasion of the 2026 World Teachers’ Day, commending them for their dedication, sacrifices and invaluable contributions to the education and development of the younger generation. In a goodwill message to mark the occasion, the Chairman described teachers as indispensable partners in the development of society, noting that their responsibilities go far beyond classroom teaching. According to the Chairman, teachers play a critical role in shaping the character, knowledge, values and future of children and young people, thereby contributing significantly to the building of a responsible and productive society. Prince Momodu commended teachers across Esan Central for their patience, dedication and commitment to duty, particularly in the face of the numero...
FEATURE: 𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐍𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒: 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡, 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 By: Oriaifoh Godwins The sentencing of four suspected kidnappers to death has understandably generated different reactions across the public space. Some have expressed sympathy. Others have welcomed the judgment, particularly against the background of the fear, trauma and suffering that kidnappings has inflicted on individuals, families and communities. But sentiments apart, there are some fundamental issues that deserve to be noted. First, the fact that the accused persons faced several counts of kidnapping-related offences is significant. It suggests that the case before the court was not simply about one isolated incident. The allegations, as presented before the court, concerned multiple offences. And this raises a sobering question: how many families may have suffered before their final operation at the vegetable market, Benin, which ...