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By Lucky Isibor. The Chief Responsibility Officer of Josemaria Escriva Foundation, Ekpoma, Dr. Jude Obasanmi has appealed to parents to avail their children between the age of 0- 15 months of Immunization to save them from early childhood deseases. Dr. Jude Obasanmi (2nd right) leading the health sensitisation at Ekpoma. Obasanmi made the call Wednesday, 27 April during a community health sensitisation conducted by Josemaria Escriva Foundation, Ekpoma in collaboration with the Ambrose Alli University (AAU) chapter of the Technical Office of Child Health and Nutrition (NIMSA). While emphasising the importance of immunization, Obasanmi noted that the community health sensitisation  programme was to raise public awareness on how timely and proper immunisation saves lives.  "The  objective of the sensitisation  programme is to raise public awareness on how timely and proper Immunisation saves lives", Obasanmi noted. The health sensitisation team moving rou

. By Lucky Isibor. The chairman of Orhionmwon Local Government Area chapter of the All Progressives Congress,  APC, Comrade Julius Agbonze has debunked the purported adoption of one Mr. Billy Osawaru as the party's candidate for  Orhionmwon/Uhunmode Federal Constituency noting that there was no adoption of any aspirant.  In a public disclaimer of the adoption, Comrade Agbonze said, "I Comrade  Agbonze Julius , the chairman All Progressives Congress, Orhionmwon LGA chapter want to inform the general public that there was no adoption of any   aspirant in my Local Government Area and that all aspirants are going to the field for proper primary which will be conducted by the party". Comrade Julius Agbonze. Chairman, APC Orhionmwon LGA. Some leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo led by the incumbent member representating Orhionmwon/Uhunmode Federal Constituency, Hon. Patrick Aisowierien adopted Mr. Billy Osawaru as

By Lucky Isibor. Ahead the 2023 general elections, members of Civil Society Organizations, CSOs have called on politicians in the various political parties as they crisscross the length and breadth of Nigeria seeking support for their aspiration to  tell Nigerians their plans to fight corruption, given the bane of  the nation’s  social and political development. In a seven-point communique at the end of  a learning summit of anti-Corruption cluster of the Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement (SCALE) held in Benin City, the Edo State capital weekend, the anti-corruption Cluster of SCALE project anchored by the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) working in collaboration with 8 other Civil Society organisations in Nigeria, called on all presidential and gubernatorial aspirants for the upcoming 2023 general elections to publicly declare their assets. “We call on government to revisit the law that established the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB)

By Lucky Isibor. The Esan Agenda Development Worldwide (EADW) has cautioned aspirants to various elective positions in all the political parties in Esanland in particular and Edo State in general to refrain from the use of foul language in their engagements as they canvass for support ahead their party primaries. EADW gave the admonishion in a statement signed by its president, Elder Gary Utubor Irabor and noted that having watched  the political scene from the sideline in past few months,the group is now in a better position to offer useful recommendations to the political gladiators in Edo Central Senatorial District and Edo State at large.  According to the statement, "That EDAW has observed with reservations the attitude of some political gladiators who appear bent on stoking the war narratives and unnecessary heating up of the polity, and thereby calls on the political players to adopt civility and decorum to their campaign approach. The Forum will not be a party

By Lucky Isibor. As the People's Democratic Party primaries draws near, the campaign group of  Elder Chief Patrick Agbator has pleaded with the party delegates and supporters to ensure that a candidate that has the capability to win election is given the ticket .                 Chief Patrick Agbator A press release signed by the campaign manager, Honourable Felix Omokhodion, said, the most important thing in the whole process is to field a candidate that can guarantee victory at the general poll. According to him, "Most often, political parties fail to engage in fact-finding to source for candidates that can win elections with less stress. He said, "Losing or winning election is determined by political parties and their choice of candidates. The basics requirements for winning election can be achieved when there is proper consultation and that will lead to the emergence of capable candidates to represent the party He said, “the experience of every political p

By Lucky Isibor. The leading aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party PDP, for Esan Central/ Esan West/Igueben Federal Constituency in the 2023 House of Representatives  election, Chief Patrick Agbator, has denied reports that he has withdrawn from the race to pitch tenth with another aspirant.                     Chief Patrick Agbator In a statement released by his Campaign Organization and signed by the Director of Communication, Hon. Felix Omokhodion described the rumour as the handiwork of mischief makers who have seen the direction the pendulum is swinging since the entrance of Chief Patrick Agbator into the race and urged the PDP delegates in the old Okpebho federal constituency and the good people of Esan Central/Esan West/Igueben Federal Constituency to disregard the rumour. “We want to clarify to members of the public that the laughable report claiming that Chief Patrick Agbator has dropped out of the PDP House of Representatives race and has pitched tenth with an

By Lucky Isibor. Fidelis Igbadia Akaba, a Chairmanship aspirant for Owan East Local Government Council in the forth coming local government election in Edo State has urged the people of Owan East Local Government Area to continue to exhibit love in their daily lives and assist one another when in need. Akaba stated this in an Easter message to the good people of Owan East Local Government Area on this year's Easter celebration.  He urged the people to continue to merry on the triumph of Jesus Christ over death which he said also signifies the triumph of believers over their worldly challenges. " Celebrate the day and make merry on the triumph of the resurrection of Christ. May your home experience happiness, peace, and hope.  "He has given us another opportunity, so let us praise the Lord for this opportunity. A chance to become a better person. May his love fill us with renewed hope and eternal love." Fidelis Igbadia Akaba, a retired Principal Agricultur

An aspirant for the Esan Central/ Esan West/Igueben Federal Constituency on the platform of the People's Democratic Party PDP, Chief Patrick Agbator has felicitated with Christians on the celebration of the 2022 Easter.             Chief Patrick Agbator Agbator who noted that the celebration of Easter is a reenactment of the virtue of sacrifice as exemplified by our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on the Cross of Calvery to redeem mankind from sin, ignorance and reconciliation with God almighty, congratulated Christians for the sacrifice and self denial they made during the forty days lenty season of fasting and prayers. According to Chief Agbator, "Easter symbolizes the renewal of life. I wish you and your family the renewal of life, love, and happiness in this holy season of Easter and in the remaining part of the year.  Happy Easter to you all", the statement said. Chief Patrick Agbator is a philanthropist and successful businessman who is presently in the f

It is said that those that want Equity must come with clean hands. The general Elections are scheduled for 2023 and the Political Parties and their Aspirants are positioning and repositioning to take over the respective slots in the Elections. Chief (Hon.)Ken Ihensekhien (Esq ) In Edo Central Senatorial District, there have been what is known as gentleman Agreement on zoning. Since 1999, Igueben Local Government Area have never been considered in this gentleman zoning arrangements by any of the Political Parties. The Senatorial ticket was zoned to Esan West Local Government Area while that of the House of Representatives went to Esan Central Local Government Area. Igueben Local Government Area was not given any position. After Eight years, we were generally hopeful that the Senatorial ticket would leave Esan West and would come to either Esan North East, Esan Central, Esan South East or Igueben while that of House of Representatives for Esan West, Esan Central and Igueben F

My good people of Esan West, Esan Central and Igueben Federal Constituency (Okpebholo) and the Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Central Senatorial District of Edo State, I humbly and respectfully salute you. This period in our political history is very vital in the sense that preparations are on top gear by the various Political Parties to contest the 2023 general elections so as to take over the control of the affairs of our great Country, Nigeria.  Chief Hon. (Barr.) Ken Ihensekhien. By May 2023, the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari would have run a full circle of Eight years, thereby giving room for another Elections for a fresh Government. In Edo State, Esan West, Esan Central and Igueben Federal Constituency, which is my Constituency will also be involved in the general Elections and this is where my focus is centered. The Federal Constituency comprises Esan West, Esan Central and Igueben Local Government Areas. This time around, it is

By Lucky Isibor. The Academic Staff Union of Nigeria Universities (ASUU) has alerted Nigerians of plans by the Federal Government to stifle the future progress of Nigerian students.  ASUU made the accusation in a statement signed by the Benin Zonal Coordinator of the union, Prof. Fred Esumeh which was made available to the media on Monday. "ASUU, after more than a calender year of exploring all available and legitimate means in its effort to compel the Federal Government of Nigeria to honour the terms of the Memorandum of Action it signed with the Union on the 22nd of December 2020, was left with no option other than to declare  a four week roll over strike action." He also reminded the Press "that at the expiration of the four weeks when the government created the impression that it required more time to address the issues at stake, ASUU rolled over the strike for another eight weeks to provide the Federal Government with more than sufficient time to compreh

By Ikhili Ebalu, Benin City Chief Patrick Agbator is a Kano based business mogul with chains of hotels and interests in air transportation, clearing and forwarding and real estate. He is aspiring for the ticket of the People's Democratic Party PDP to contest the Esan Central/Esan West /Igueben Federal Constituency election in the 2023 general elections.  Though he is in far away Kano, Agbator is at home with his people and contributes to development efforts in all the communities in the federal constituency.  Recently he donated a whopping N500,000 towards the rehabilitation of the Egoro Naoka , Ebudin road, a community that has been marginalised in the area over the years, promising another N500,000.  Chief Patrick Agbator declaring his intentions to contest. His entrance into the race has altered permutations in the race for the PDP House of Representatives ticket for Esan Central/Esan West/Igueben Federal Constituency. A Vote for Elder Chief Patrick Agbat

By Lucky Isibor Chief Patrick Agbator, a community leader and philanthropist from Emaudu in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State has formally informed the people of Esan Central/Esan West/ Igueben federal constituency of his desire to represent them at the National Assembly under the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) come 2023. Agbator who made the formal declaration at Ekpoma, also collected the PDP expression of interest form and the nomination form. Chief Patrick Agbator, flanked by supporters as he makes his remarks at the occasion. He noted that his decision to contest the PDP nomination was taken after consultations with a wide spectrum of the federal constituency including traditional rulers, politicians across political divide, students, youths, the inteligentia community, opinion leaders, opinion molders, religious leaders and market women. ". I listened to market women and men, I sat down with the young and old, I heard from