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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 ...

𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐎𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧: 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐭 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 By: Oriaifoh Godwins The children of Late Chief John Odaman of Agua-Irrua, in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State, have established an Educational Foundation in memory of their father, ten years after his passing.   Late Chief John Odaman The foundation was unveiled on Saturday, September 26, 2026, during a remembrance ceremony held by the family to honour the life and legacy of the late community leader, the Ukiwa of Irrua kingdom, Shining Moon of Irrua Kingdom. Although, late Chief John Odaman did not have the opportunity to acquire western education, he placed great importance on the education of his children and ensured that they received the opportunities that he did not have. His commitment to education, the family stated and affirmed by members of his Agua community, produced among his children doctors, lawyers,...

Youth, Women, and Workers First: Senator Joe Igiagbe Ikpea’s Agenda for an Inclusive Edo Central   By Professor Charles Oyakhilome Leadership is best measured by who it carries along. In Edo Central today, Hon. Senator Joseph Igiagbe Ikpea has made his choice clear. His agenda puts three groups at the front: the youth, the women, and the workers. To him, these are not just voter blocks. They are the engine room of our society. The Youth: Energy That Must Be Harnessed Edo Central is blessed with young people who are smart, creative, and ready to work. What they need now is not empty praise, but real opportunity.   Senator Ikpea believes the future of Esanland will be built by young entrepreneurs, skilled artisans, and tech-savvy graduates. That is why his focus is on skills acquisition, vocational training, and access to small business support. He is also pushing for more digital hubs and partnerships that can link our youth to jobs and funding.   “Our young peo...

Senator Joe Ikpea: The Signature of True Leadership Ahead of 2027   By Professor Charles Oyakhilome, Public Affairs Analyst As 2027 approaches, the political conversation in Edo Central is no longer about speculation. It is about records. And the name that keeps coming up in every market, motor park, and town hall is Senator Joe Ikpea. Senator Joe Ikpea is the Senator with a signature methodology. It is not politics as usual. It is politics with results, with presence, and with people at the center. In a short time, he has set the record straight ahead of 2027. While others are still on billboards, his work is already on the ground. He is a paragon of service. A man who understands that representation is not a title, but a responsibility. That is why he remains the mass choice across the board. I traveled across the five local governments under his constituency to hear directly from the people. The message was loud and clear. In Uromi, Esan North East, Mama Agnes, a trader at ...

Ebira Community Installs Alhaji M. S. Abere as Overall Mouthpiece for Edo South ...General President Calls for Peace and Unity By: Oriaifoh Godwins On Sunday, 5 July 2026, the Ebira Community of Edo South, Edo State, Nigeria, adopted and swore in Alhaji M. S. Abere as the new General and Overall Mouthpiece (Odovidi Anebira) of Edo South. Alhaji M. S. Abere as the new  Mouthpiece (Odovidi Anebira) of Edo South. The event, which held at Egba Community, Federal Estate Playground, Benin city, attracted several traditional entertainment and cultural groups including the Edinoni Cultural Group, the Ifesowopo Trado-medical Association, Edo state chapter, the Oriade Progressive Group, amongst others. Speaking at the event, the Chairman, Edo State Traditional Medicines Board, TMB, High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, JP, who is also the Chairman of the occasion, welcomed everyone to the event, and congratulated Alhaji Abere, who he described as a committed member of Edo state Traditional Medicines Boa...

Leaves, Herbs, Roots Are My Biro. My Oracle Is My Certificate -Ugbesia ...harped on efficacy of traditional medicines By: Our Correspondent The Chairman, Edo State Traditional Medicines Board, TMB, High Chief Abudu Ugbesia JP, has again emphasised on the need for people to go back to their heritage, saying; "... though, western civilization has come to change a lot of things with respect to our ways of life, we cannot run away from our root".  "For me, when it comes to treatment of the sick, roots and herbs, just like it was used by our forefathers, is my pen and paper, and my Oracle and Okolo, the symbol of a traditional doctor, are my certificates". "...the restoration of the sick back to life, is the beauty of medicine, and I am proud to inform the world that, we are effectively complementing orthodox medicines in this wise". High Chief Ugbesia said this in an exclusive chat with our Correspondent in his office, while commenting on the activities of Edo...

CENTRE FOR WOUNDED SERVICEMEN AND FALLEN HEROES SUPPORTS FUND (CFWS&FHSF) HONOURING SACRIFICE, SUPPORTING VICTORY: A NATIONAL CALL TO STAND WITH OUR SECURITY FORCES. At this critical moment in our nation's history, the Centre for Wounded Servicemen and Fallen Heroes Supports Fund (CFWS&FHSF) calls on all patriotic Nigerians to unite behind our brave security forces in the collective fight against insecurity. Let us call a spade a spade. By our objective analysis, the nation's security architecture under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, OFR, and the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, continues to record remarkable efforts in confronting the numerous security challenges facing our beloved country. We must pause and reflect on what Nigeria would have become if our military and security agencies were not standing firmly on the frontlines. Banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, insurgency, and other criminal ...

Much Ado About Uniben gate killings  .... Nemesis? or...? By: Oriaifoh Godwins. On Sunday 10th May 2026, the people of Edo State, and indeed Nigerians and the world at large, received with rude shock the barbaric murder of a student called Alex Omoijiate, a University of Benin student who was said to have just finished writing his exams. When I saw the lifeless bullet riddled body of the guy, sitting behind the steering of the Mercedes GLK vehicle, the first thing that came to my mind is: "What a wicked world !". How can anybody do this to a fellow human? Hours later, the social media was awash with how quiet and easy going, the guy was, some persons expressed same sentiment that I expressed, the first time I saw the video, but the following day, stories behind the killings began to emerge. I have been telling those that care to listen, that; "every action definitely has an equal and opposite reaction", but many think it's just a 'stray talk'; however, t...

ECTS Mgt Board Hails Edo Gov. For Fulfilling Promise By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Edo City Transport Services, ECTS, Management Board, in a Press statement, dated 5th May 2026, signed by the Chairman of the Board, Hon. Chief Robert Okoinemen, has hailed the Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for his commitment to fulfilling promises made to the people, particularly in the area of transportation.  The statement reads in part: "we express our sincere appreciation for the arrival of the brand new CNG-powered buses, fully equipped with air-conditioning systems, which are already being deployed to ease the transportation challenges faced by residents across Edo state".  "We the Management Board, in-line with the Management of ECTS remain committed and ready to  deliver, as we are immensely thankful that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Governor of Edo state, is implementing the promises he made". The Press statement continued by...

FEATURE: Senatorial Election, Litmus Test For Gov. Okpebholo and 3.5M votes promised - Implications and impact of Direct Primary Vs consesus, Written by:  Esezobor Izibili, Esq.  Events are gradually climbing to crescendo with respect to the upcoming 2027 Presidential election, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive, tacitly asking Senatorial aspirants to go to their Governors for endorsement, has shifted power from the National Working Committee, NWC to the state Governors, and Re-enacted a Direct Primary in line with the Electoral Act. The State Working Committee (SWC) Consensus candidate/s, (in a situation where forms are purchased by the aspirants) now needs governors' blessing as well as all aspirants’ written consent. Per vide the directive, if one aspirant refuses consent to the process, the governor must run a Direct Primary to validate the process. In essence, President Tinubu's  statement, suggesting that aspirants should go back to their governors for endorsem...

Tenebe could deprive Tinubu from winning Edo election By Tony Erha Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, had often declared that the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will deliver 3.5 million winning votes for the reelection bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the 2026 Edo presidential election. But, numerous political observers, APC opponents, who dismissed it as thoughtless and unrealistic gaffe, also tendered it a cheap political talk.  But, to many persons, Okpebholo, the ‘homeboy’ from a once rustic Udomi village, in Esan Central Local Government Area of the state, there is a somehow supernatural demeanor to his reticence, endurance and predictions. And long after he made the 3.5 million presidential votes’ expectation, things seemed to have been tilting to the prediction, when Edo followers of opposition parties, have been trooping to cross over to APC. But, many observers of Edo slippery politics believe that it was too early to predict Tinubu's...

Tenebe could deprive Tinubu from winning Edo election By Tony Erha Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, had often declared that the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will deliver 3.5 million winning votes for the reelection bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the 2026 Edo presidential election. But, numerous political observers, APC opponents, who dismissed it as thoughtless and unrealistic gaffe, also tendered it a cheap political talk.  But, to many persons, Okpebholo, the ‘homeboy’ from a once rustic Udomi village, in Esan Central Local Government Area of the state, there is a somehow supernatural demeanor to his reticence, endurance and predictions. And long after he made the 3.5 million presidential votes’ expectation, things seemed to have been tilting to the prediction, when Edo followers of opposition parties, have been trooping to cross over to APC. But, many observers of Edo slippery politics believe that it was too early to predict Tinubu's...

  OPINION: A Critical Response to the Removal of Certificate Forgery as Grounds for Election Petitions. By: Tony Ewaleifoh Introduction “Animal Farm, oh Animal Farm…”—a poetic warning that power, once unchecked, rewrites its own rules. The reported removal of certificate forgery as a ground for election petitions represents more than a legislative adjustment. It signals a dangerous shift in Nigeria’s democratic philosophy—from truth as a foundation to truth as a negotiable element. Legitimacy Without Integrity: Democracy is not sustained by ballots alone. It is sustained by trust. When individuals can ascend to power under questionable or falsified credentials—and citizens are stripped of the legal means to challenge them—the system ceases to function as a mechanism of accountability. Instead, it becomes a structure that protects outcomes, regardless of process. The Rise of Untouchable Leadership When truth is no longer enforceable, a new class of leadership emerge—one insulated fr...

Benin Writers Society Celebrates Ugbankwa Esq. On His Birthday Grand Tribute to a Trailblazer HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUGLAS OGBANKWA ESQ🥂🎊🥳🥳 On this auspicious day, we join the world in celebrating a man of extraordinary intellect, a legal luminary, and a cornerstone of the intellectual community. You are not just a leader; you are a visionary architect who builds platforms for others to thrive upon🫴🏻🙌 Through your tireless work as the Convener of the Benin Writers Society, you have created a sanctuary for thought, expression, and excellence. You have taught us that the pen, when guided by purpose, is mightier than any sword. Your commitment to nurturing talent has turned a local gathering into a powerhouse of literary merit✨🤭 Beyond the courtroom and the writing desk, we celebrate your paternal heart. To many, you are a mentor, a guide. You lead with a rare blend of strength and empathy, offering the kind of wisdom that transforms lives and shapes destinies. As you mark another year ...