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Edo Monarch's 50 coronation Anniversary ends ends in raises

 EDO: Monarch’s 50th Coronation Anniversary celebration ends in praises By: Oriaifoh Godwins It was all praises and thanksgiving on the final day that marked the 50th coronation anniversary celebration of the Ojirrua of Irrua and the Okaijesan of Esanland, Alhaji William Okoeguale Momodu II, JP, CON. The event which ended on Sunday, 27th June, at the Winners Chapel in Akho-Irrua, where the children and members of the Royal family, including the crown Prince, Major Jimah Momodu, were Present, was marked by praises and thanks giving. The officiating Minister, Pastor Gabriel Akinlola, said, it can only  be God that gives long life, and for a monarch to celebrate his Golden Jubilee on the throne, is remarkable. The previous day, Saturday, 26th June was the Grand FInale day, that was held in a grand style at Eguare Primary School, Irrua, in Esan Central Local government area of Edo state. The Grand Finale, that attracted eminent personalities from all walks of life, including people from di

INSECURITY: Don't keep late nights, Monarch warns

  INSECURITY: Don't Stay Outside Beyond 11 PM, Monarch Warns Residents. By: Lucky Isibor The Ojirrua of Irrua Kingdom in Esan central local government area of Edo state and the Okaijesan of Esanland, His Royal Highness, Alhaji W. O. Momodu II has warned residents of the fast developing town to ensure that they don't stay outside their houses beyond 11 PM. According to the Monarch, the measure has to be put in place to check insecurity in the area and make the place safe for all the inhabitants. The Monarch gave the directive on Wednesday, 23 June while acknowledging the people for the homage they paid him as part of activities marking his fifty years on the Royal throne of Irrua. While giving glory to God for sustaining his life these past fifty years, the Ojirrua thanked his people for the support he has received from them over the years and appealed for its sustenance. He appealed to the people to ensure they profile every stranger that may come to them for accommodation and

One of World's longest reigning monarchs celebrates Golden Jubilee on throne

One of world's longest reigning Monarchs marks 50years on throne. The Ojirrua of Irrua and Okaijesan of Esanland, His Royal Highness, Alhaji W. O. Momodu II, JP, CON, one of the world's longest reigning monarch, on Wednesday, 16th June, harped on the need for Nigerians to abhor acrimonious spirits and come together as one so we can achieve a lasting peace, progress and development. Speaking with a team of Journalists, the monarch, who listed the establishment of the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo state, a federal government tertiary health institution, Mudiame University, Irrua and other small and medium enterprises all in Irrua, pointed out that the relative peace prevailing in Irrua, as well as the hard working and resilient nature of Esan people, made all these possible. Briefing newsmen on activities lined up for the seven days Celebration, scheduled to kick of on Monday, 21st June, he assured local and international investors that Irrua and the entire Esan