NDDC: Niger Delta Youths Urged President Buhari on National Assembly To Review NDDC Act, Says Inclusion Of Northerner/Westerner Reps In NDDC Is An Oppression Of Minority Ethnic Groups.

NDDC: Niger Delta Youths Urged President Buhari, National Assembly To Review NDDC Act, Says Inclusion Of Northerner/Westerner Reps In NDDC Is An Oppression Of Minority Ethnic Groups.


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Warri_____ A Niger Delta human rights group under the auspices of Concerned Citizens For Izon-ebe Development (CCFID), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Assembly to as a matter of urgency review the NDDC establishment Act, in order to remove the clause that make provision for the representation of Northerners and Westerners in the commission.

The group in a Press Statement signed by its National President, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku stressed that, the Inclusion of Northerners and Westerners Reps in the board of NDDC is a deliberate oppression of minority ethnic group by the majority ethnic groups in Nigeria.

In his reaction, Comrade Onduku stated that; " In a government whereby injustice becomes law, the people have a duty to resist that government. The National Assembly should as a matter of urgency, review the NDDC establishment Act in order to ensure peace, fairness and justice in Nigeria."

According to Onduku ," There is no common sense whereby a Northerner and Westerner who have nothing to do with Niger Delta development affairs are forcefully imbedded in the establishment of NDDC Act, just because the Hausa's and Yoruba's are the majority ethnic groups in the National Assembly. If l may ask, whose interest is the Hausa or Yoruba man protecting in NDDC ? This is a misplaced priority, waist of Niger Delta Peoples resources and oppression of the minority ethnic group in the highest order. "

" Onduku further stressed that, the inclusion of Northerners and Westerners reps in a commission specifically established for the development of a particular region due to marginalization, simply signifies a deliberate oppression and injustice against the Niger Delta people by the Hausa-Fulanis and the Yoruba's.

We therefore, call on President Muhammadu Buhari, the Senate President, Sen.Ahmed Lawal and the Speaker House of Reps, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila to as a matter of urgency, and  for the interest of peace to reign in the Niger Delta region, to quickly review the Act to remove the clause of Northerners and Westerners representatives in the board of NDDC, Comrade Onduku stated."

Urhobo Youth Pass Vote Of Confidence on Omoko leadership.

Urhobo Youth Pass Vote Of Confidence on Omoko leadership.

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Delta State_____ The Urhobo Progressive Union, UPU Youthwing has amicably resolved the lingering crisis that causing chaos in the Union.

This was made known to journalists after an executive meeting of the  UPU Youthwing held on 27th August, 2019 at Urhobo Cultural center,  Uwiamuge-Agbarho, all the excos resolved to work together, support and queue behind the President General, Comr. Nicholas Omoko.

The youth body also promised to work with Omoko led leadership to bring the much needed development to the people of Urhoboland,  especially the Urhobo youths, just as they vowed to sanction any erring excos who indulge in any act capable of bringing disunity.

The excos after x-raying the performances of Omoko as the President-General in the last two years pass a vote of confidence on the President-General.

On his part, Comr. Nicholas Omoko reassured his executives for the continuation of his selfless to all.

He noted that he would continue to run all inclusive administration and be transparent,  appealed to all and sundry to support him to enable succeed.

The Urhobo youth leader also commended Delta State governor,  Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for making Urhobo Youths partners in his government and his determination to develop Urhobo land, especially the Fencing and reconstruction of the Urhobo Cultural Centre, Uvwiamuge - Agbarho.

Don't Insult Leaders Comr. Oki Advice Bayelsa Youth.

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Don't Insult Leaders Comr. Oki Advice Bayelsa Youth.


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Bayelsa State_____The Coordinator of the Niger Delta Self Determination Movement, Comrade Oki Tony has warned that, no Ijaw leader must be insulted, maligned or defamed because of politics.

Oki Tony who doubles as the Current Secretary of IYC National Action Committee in a statement said the Niger Delta Self Determination Movement has been watching keenly how some desperate politicians who are fighting for their personal interests have been continuously trying to defame the person of Retired Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah who is widely known as an honest, dependable and perfect gentleman, and warned that the group has a way of dealing with such persons.

Lamenting how the Ijaw man is fast loosing some vital values such as respect and regard for leaders, Oki Tony said as a people we must learn from the Yurobas who know how to honour and respect their leaders, saying whoever does not respect leaders will not be respected when he or she becomes a leader too.

He said apart from the exalted office he occupies, His Excellency Retired Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah has an uncommon pedigree that is respected nationally, stressing that anyone who insult him or any Ijaw leader unduly, will not only be cursed by the Ijaw gods but face massive rejection.

Oki Tony who said if politics is a game, then there must be fair play in it, also used the opportunity to advise all players on the political turf to play without bitterness and acrimony, saying what should be considered first is the interests of Bayelsans.

The Opuama born Comrade in the Ijaw Struggle however used the opportunity to thank His Excellency Retired Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John for the maturity displayed in the midst of all these, especially for ignoring the overbearing attitude of thesame people he brought to the Restoration Government, adding that he has proven beyond all reasonable doubt that he is competent to govern the State if given the opportunity.

He therefore called on Bayelsans to disregard those mischief makers with a bad history of pulling down those who lift them up, and support the Jonah's gubernatorial ambition saying he is a leader who remains focused and committed to serving the people in spite of the challenges that comes, he alleged.

Danielel Ezekiel SSA To Dr. Okowa Blows Hot To Multinational Oil Companies, To Support Delta State Government.

Danielel Ezekiel SSA To Dr. Okowa Blows Hot To Multinational Oil Companies, To Support Delta State Government.

Blows Hot To Multinational Oil Companies, To Support Delta State Government.


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Delta State_____The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Delta State Government on Security, Comrade Daniel Pere Ezekiel has charged Chevron and other oil multinationals operating in Egbema Kingdom and environs to support the state government to build peace in Warri North, so as to fast track development in the area.

The SSA further urges Egbema youths to remain peaceful and ensure that they channel their grievances and needs to the governor through lawful means, stressing that development can not strive in an atmosphere of chaos.

The Senior Special Assistant made the statement yesterday 28th August, 2019 at Opuama, Sekelewu-Polobubo Communities in a Town Hall meeting to say thank you for their support to the Delta State government, stressing that His Excellency, Senator Dr.lfeanyi Okowa  is committed to the development, peace and security of lives and property in the state.

In his words, Comrade Ezekiel said;" Have been in your midst to say thank you for your support in my life. Have come to familiarize with you that your son is now the Senior Special Assistant SSA, to the governor of Delta State on Security. l succeeded because you stood firmly behind me. I still need your prayers, motivation and co-operation to succeed in my new assignment."

l want us to work as one harmony. My boss governor Okowa is committed to the development of Egbema Kingdom. I want your good intention for the peace that has been existing for all this while a constructively approach will be giving to the state Government for your needs and challenges that affect the region.

I promise you of further engagements of this kind as we progress, but we must be united and peaceful to achieve our collective goals. The issues of Chevron Well fire which polluted our waters, lands and air of host and impacted communities should be handled with all seriousness. Oil companies that don't want to cooperate with you people, Delta State government will prevail on them to ensure total compliance and to do the needful. Once again, l thank you for your support of the Delta State government and understanding, Comrade Ezekiel stated."

In their responses, speaking on behalf of the Communities, Mr.Toru Dick welcome the visiting SSA and his team to Opuama. He said; " our saviour has come and we need to support him to succeed in his new assignment. We thank Hon Alhaji Omoko who build the community Town Hall for us. Now you are been appointed as SSA, we pray you use your good office to attract development to our community and  engage our youths meaningfully. We lack portable drinking water. Our youths, women, children and elders needs empowerment, he stated."

Also speaking, the eldest man of Opuama Town, Chief Lobo Julius thank the SSA for the visit. " The major problem we are facing here is unavailability of portable drinking water. We have clinic here but there is no Doctor and Nurses to attend to our sick people. We also don't have network to talk on phone. Help us with mtn or glo network my son. l am an elderly man, tell the government to take care of me because l can't go to fish neither to work at my age. The Opuama people are very happy for your appointment. Help us to attract development to the community, Pa Lobo stated."

Speaking on behalf of the women, Mrs.Caroline Moses congratulates the SSA for his appointment. She appealed to the Delta State government to bring market to Opuama Community. " We also need women empowerment programs. Our women are tired of cutting fire woods, help us to bring Nurses to our clinic to treat our sick people. We need adult school to educate our people because we lack education, she stated."

Responding on behalf of the youths, Comrade Japheth Loboh thank the SSA for the visit. " We want Sand filling of our community because we are suffering of flood. Opuama is one of the ancient communities in Egbema Kingdom. We have Chevron and NPDC Shell working in our land, but yet nothing to show for it in our community. Help us to use your office to fight for us, he stated."

At polobubo-Sekelewu Community, Pa Pabuloubo Dabo, the Amakosuowei pray for the SSA good health and wisdom to serve his people well.
Speaking on behalf of the community, leader Morgan Oniyeburuta thank the SSA for coming to share their problems in order to profer solution. He said;" our community is seriously facing flood problem. The recent Chevron Well head fire incident infected a lot of sickness to our people. We cannot fish, our people died of cholera as result of the fire incident. We called on governor Okowa to ask Chevron to pay us compensation for the damages caused by their well head. We need adequate scholarship for our students to study. We need empowerment of our youths and women. Help us to tell our governor to carnalized our shallow river.We need communication network help us, Mr.Morgan stressed."

In his reaction, the Egbema National Youth PRO, Comrade Governor Ekpokeme Stephen appeal to Governor Okowa to provide water transportation system to lessen the high rate of transport fare they suffer in the hands of private commercial transporters in the riverine areas.
While Mr.Gabriel appeals to governor Okowa to provide adequate health care centre for Sekelewu community.

However, the SSA appreciated his people for the warm reception and assure them to table their problems before the governor. " l believe our governor Okowa is a listening man and he will not disappoint them. " I know what my people are suffering. It was as result of my advocacy of our problems that led to my  imprisonment.

My fathers, mothers, sisters  and brothers, l have heard all you have said. Between now and Monday next week, l will present this issues to the governor my boss. He will squarely address them one after the other. I charged us to be peaceful so that our governor can bring development to our communities. Call me at any point in time, l will respond to you. Once again, l thank you for opening your heart to welcome me and my team, thank you my people, the statement adds.

Nigerian police: Any Youth Who Owns A Benz Is A Yahoo Boy.

Nigerian police: Any Youth Who Owns A Benz Is A Yahoo Boy.


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Enyimba FC player, Stephen Chukwude was seen in a viral video being bothered by a police man since he owns a Mercedes Benz.

Chukwude was heard asking the police what else he needed in the wake of showing to him his I.D card and furthermore opening his car boot which all affirmed he is a footballer.

Notwithstanding, the police officer countered his statement by charging that any young man who possesses and drives a Mercedes Benz is a Yahoo Boy (Internet fraudster).

This all occurred before the police man began dragging the footballer’s phone subsequent to seeing he was being taped.

President Buhari picked, right choice of ministers from South South.

President Buhari picked, right choice of ministers from South South


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Edo State _____Ben Donyegha, President of the South South Solidarity Movement of Nigeria and member of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has stated that the choice of Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi (Minister of Transportation), Godswill Akpabio(Minister of Niger Delta Affairs), Clem Agba(Minister of state Budget and National Planning), Osagie Ehanire(Minister of Health), Timipre Sylva(Minister of State Petroleum Resources) and Festus Keyamo(Minister of State Niger Delta Affairs), is a sign of the good things to come to the people of the South South geopolitical region.

He also praised President Muhammadu Buhari for his visionary leadership which he asserted would help take Nigeria to the next level of development. The choice of Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, Godswill Akpabio, Clem Agba, Osagie Ehanire, Timipre Sylva and Festus Keyamo, all of South South extraction by President Muhammadu Buhari is a sign that the president has a vision of taking the country to the next level by elevating the people of the South South geopolitical region to the pinnacle of good governance.

Never again will the people of the region be shortchanged of their due especially considering the injection of some of the best brains from the region into the federal cabinet.We can conveniently say that the sky is the limit to how far the South South region will go in the aspect of development in line with our God given natural resources,” he emphasised. He charged the appointees to live up to expectations as “to whom much is given much is expected.”
Going further, he pleaded with the president to retain the services of Professor Charles Quaker Dokubo, the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, for the string of successes he has achieved within the period of his assumption of office which include the establishment of the skills acquisition centre in Gelegele, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State.

Ohanaeze Talk About 2023 Presidency, Concern The Solution of IPOB Activities

Ohanaeze Talk About 2023 Presidency, Concern The Solution of IPOB Activities.



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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has assured Nigerians that the activities of the Proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, would come to an end, if the country adopts an Igbo presidency come 2023.

Some members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

Disclosing this via an email he sent to Vanguard, President General Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi okechukwu isiguzoro said that Igbo Presidency in 2023 would make NdIgbo happier and activities of IPOB would fizzle out like a vapour.

He said that South-east has been marginalized for long and as such needs to be compensated.

His words, “IPOB activities will bring the realization of Nigeria President of Igbo stock. Nigerians might opt for full compensation for the marginalized South East by voting en mass for an Igbo to emerge as President in 2023 as they compensated the Yorubas in 1999.

When OPC, NADECO and Abiola issue came up, Nigerians compensated Yorubas by voting Chief Olusegun Obasanjo as President.

We understood that the activities of Niger Delta militants led to Dr. Good luck Jonathan becoming Vice President and later President. I was used to quell the situation. We equally know how Biko Haram insecurity led to the emergency of President Muhammadu Buhari. So what’s good for the Goose is also good for the Gander.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide assures Nigerians especially Arewa Consultative Forum, Northern Elders Forum, and Coalition of Northern groups, that we are determined to seal our aged longed relationship as old allies since 1960 as we commence our consultation meetings soon.

That Igbo Presidency 2023 with a Northerner as Vice President will end the activities of IPOB. Igbo will present one of the current South East Governors as a worthy successor of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.

We thereby pass vote of confidence on the current leadership of South East Governors led by Gov umahi, assuring them of our respect and support.

We will do anything to protect them from any harassment or blackmail from any desperate group.

Just in: What I will do to IPOB members if they attack me Abroad” – Rotimi Amaechi.

Just in: What I will do to IPOB
members if they attack me Abroad”
– Rotimi Amaechi.


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Nigeria’s Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi has reacted to reports that Nigerian politicians are afraid to travel abroad following threats of assault by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

Amaechi, who spoke to LEGIT, revealed that he is not afraid and would ‘defend’ himself if attacked.

Recall that the former deputy senate president, Senator Ike Ekweremadu,
was attacked by some IPOB members in Germany a few weeks ago. This has heightened cautiousness among politicians concerning their safety abroad.
“What do you mean by that? Scared of who? I’m going to Geneva let them come. You know there is something called self-defence? Abegi!” I will go to America or a place I have a function to attendt to. The solution is not in attacking the politicians.

Speaking on the solution to Nigeria’s problem which he believes should be followed instead of attacking politicians,
Amaechi stated that the Nigerian economy has to be changedfrom consumption to production economy.
Nigeria economy is a consumption economy. We have to changeit from a consumption economy to a productive
economy.

Hon. Paul Kurugbe compliment Deltan's on the 28th year Anniversary.

Hon. Paul Kurugbe compliment Deltan's on the 28th year Anniversary.


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Delta State ----- Hon Paul kurugbe a well renowned politician in delta state wish to felicitate with all deltans and the people's governor. Gov Dr Arthur ifeanyi okowa as delta state is 28 years old today.

The people of Delta State breathed a heavy sigh of relief with the creation of delta state by IBB. Deltans went agog in jubilation, and danced in the streets all day and night of 27th August, 1991. Everybody was happy, and woke up with high hopes, energy and boundless expectations of a great future. That was 28 years ago.

Therefore, August 27, will always be a day of joy and reflection. It is a unique day for celebrating the joy of the creation of the state.

A renowned politician in delta state" Hon Paul kurugbe" Felicitate with citizens of the State on the anniversary, he said "our beloved State has continued to blossom in spite of challenges under the administration of Gov Dr Arthur Ifeanyi okowa.

He appreciates Gov Dr. Arthur okwa for his resilience and doggedness in piloting the state to a greater height.

He further buttress that if deltans throw their support behind Gov Dr Arthur ifeanyi okowa, a better days are ahead for all Deltans, the statement add.

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Security matters, Snr Comrade Daniel Ezekiel set To visit Egbema Innate's in Delta State

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Security matters, Snr Comrade Daniel Ezekiel set To visit Egbema Innate's in Delta State.


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Delta State------ The newly appointed SSA on security matter to Gov Dr Arthur Ifeanyi okowa will visit Egbema people to chat way forward.

First, to appreciate them for their support over the years being that he his their son, from Opauma in Egbema.

Over the years the people of Egbema has lamented been marginalized by the state government and this trigger the newly appointed SSA on security matter to make the visiting in order to hear their pains and expectations.

To solicit for their corporation's in maintaining peace in Egbema which is very germane in getting the needed development they cry for

To seek for their support for Gov ifeanyi okowa government.

To seek their support  for his office so that is tenure can record success.

In view of recent complained by the good people of Egbema, the newly appointed SSA immediately tasked his office to compile comprehensive reports visit to the Egbema people.

Having received and studied the Reports, the newly appointed SSA has decided to undertake, on a visit to the Egbema people.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE AMAZING GCEO OF CENTURY GROUP, MR KEN ETETE: IYC WW.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE AMAZING GCEO OF CENTURY GROUP, MR KEN ETETE: IYC WW.


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Niger Delta--------- Today Tuesday 27th August, 2019, the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) worldwide celebrate a special gentleman, philanthropist, technocrat, a business Mogul, a motivational speaker who has dedicated his life ,time and resources towards humanity, Mr Ken Edward Etete, Group Chief Executive Officer of Century Group (CG).

Adding that Mr Ken Etete has made himself a role model to young aspiring entrepreneur while his life style is motivation to Ijaw/Niger Delta youths all over the Globe is commendable and indeed an icon of steadfastness.

On this momentous occasion, we are organizing a Novelty Football Match and Traditional Wrestling next month in Honour of Mr Ken Etete and seized this opportunity to also distribute free "OPERATION IJAW FIYE" Books courtesy of Ministry of Culture and Ijaw Affairs and Century Group.

While joining sons and daughters of Ijaw Nation and the world to facilitate with you, we charge you to keep doing your good work And pray that May God Almighty who has blessed you with age ,strength and wisdom continue to grant you sound health, wealth, success in all your endeavors and multiply his Grace upon you In Jesus Name.

Happy Birthday Celebration From all of us at IYC WW.

Signed:

Ambassador Anthony Oki - Assistant Secretary General IYC WW.

Activist Oyinbi Onduku tells Okowa to complete Ayakoromo bridge.

Activist Oyinbi Onduku tells Okowa to complete Ayakoromo bridge.


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Burutu_______ The Concerned Citizens For Izon-Ebe Development (CCFID) has charged the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa to complete Ayakoromo bridge project despite the governor's deliberate neglect of the people for appointment into his cabinet.

The group made the call in Ayakoromo yesterday 23rd August, 2019 during a visit at the site, expressed displeasure over the sorrow state and epileptic nature of the bridge project.

Speaking to journalists, the National President of the group, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku lamented that despite the huged support and votes the people of Ward 7 Ayakoromo gave to Okowa during the 2019 election, what the governor can do is to deprived the people of appointment neither show seriousness to complete Ayakoromo bridge project.

According to Comrade Onduku, " The Ayakoromo bridge was awarded in 2013 by the immediate past governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Dr.Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan. But unfortunately the project has suffered some level of set back due to lack of Political Will and financial commitment by the present government. It would be a thing of joy and honour for governor Okowa to complete the bridge project in order to take the glory for his administration."

" We therefore, urged the SMART Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa to show some seriousness by releasing reasonable amount of fund for the contractor to complete the bridge in a shortest possible time.

The bridge project when completed, will connect road network to Okrika, Furukama,Ezebiri,Gekebo Obotebe,Burutu,Odimodi, Ogulagha and other neighbouring riverine communities both in Ughelli South, Bomadi and Warri South-West local government areas, the group stated.

PDP Vows To Maintain It's Dominance in Delta State- Chief Julius Takeme.

PDP Vows To Maintain It's Dominance in Delta State- Chief Julius Takeme.



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Delta State ------The new leadership of the Delta South chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has visited the Senior Political Adviser to the Governor, Chief Solomon Funkekeme with a promise to build a stronger unity among party members in the senatorial district.

The Delta South Chairman of the Party, Chief Julius Takeme who led others to the office of the Senior Political Adviser in Asaba, said the focus is to ensure that PDP maintains its dominance in the senatorial district.

The Delta South PDP chairman, Chief Julius Takeme, said the party was solidly on ground in the senatorial district which accounted for the overwhelming victory recorded in the last election.

Chief Takeme, a former Commissioner for Urban Renewal during the first tenure of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa promised to build on the legacies of his predecessor in office.

He said Delta South remains a stronghold of the PDP and was not relenting in the dream of the state and national leadership of the party towards building better party structures from ward to national level.

While congratulating the Senior Political Adviser on his well deserved appointment, Chief Takeme said PDP in the district was already strategizing for the 2023 election and would record greater victory in the election.

The Delta south PDP chairman pleaded that party faithful in the district be appreciated for their role in the last election to encourage them to work harder for the 2023 election.

The Senior Political Adviser to the Governor of Delta state, Hon Funkekeme Solomon, charged Chief Takeme and his team to maintain the track record of victory for the PDP in the senatorial district.

Hon Solomon noted that Delta South PDP won all the seats contested in the last elections, describing it as a feat achieved through hard work and determination of party faithful in the district to propagate the ideals of the party and the giant strides of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

The Senior Political Adviser said the ability of PDP stakeholders in Delta south to avoid the pitfalls of impunity and imposition of candidates which worked against the party at the national level in 2015, helped to boost the integrity and credibility of the party in the senatorial district, giving it an edge over the opposition.

He urged PDP members in the district to reach out to the grassroots ahead of the 2023 election to be able to win more members and consolidate the party’s victory in that part of the state, adding that the party should be united and focused at the unit, ward and local government levels of the senatorial district.

Hon Solomon assured party faithful in the senatorial district that Governor Okowa and the leadership of the party at the state level were appreciative of the role they played in the last election and would reward them accordingly.

The Senior Political Adviser, however, reminded them that it would not be possible to give appointment to all and urged them to be patient and continually supportive of the Okowa administration.

The Delta South PDP chairman, Chief Julius Takeme was accompanied on the visit by the Secretary of the party, Delta South, Mr. John Okorolotor, the State Treasurer of the Party, Mr Macaulay Deighan and the Chairmen of the party in the Eight Local governments areas of Delta South and among others.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama Escaped Beaten By Some Group of IPOB's in Australia.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama Escaped Beaten By Some Group of IPOB's in Australia.


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Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama narrowly escaped being beaten in Austria after some members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB disrupted a meeting he was presiding over.

Onyeama was reportedly holding a meeting at the Nigerian Embassy in Vienna, Austria when a group of young men stormed the venue carrying the flag of Biafra.

They wasted no time in hurling insults at the Minister and criticizing the Nigerian Government. Onyeama, sensing trouble, quickly left the area.

Am not in supports of this ANIMALISTIC BEHAVIOUR of the so called Biafra's.

Presidential Tribunal: Supreme Court DID not strike out PDP and Atiku/Obi’s Petition. Please be guided.

Presidential Tribunal: Supreme Court DID not strike out PDP and Atiku/Obi’s Petition. Please be guided.


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Abuja ------ The Case that was determined today by the Justice Dattijio Mohammed led five man panel of the Supreme Court, was an appeal filed by the PDP and Atiku/Obi on a ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal concerning an application made by the APC to withdraw one of the replies made to the Petitioners’ Petition.

The APC had erroneously made two replies to one of PDP and Atiku/Obi’s petitions but later came to the court room and apply to withdraw the very reply the PDP and Atiku/Obi had replied to, thereby adopting the one not replied to.

This request was later granted by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal and the PDP and Atiku/Obi had gone to the Supreme Court, seeking the leave of court to grant the party fair hearing.


Please note that the main petition is still before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal and the adoption of the final written addresses by various parties will take place on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the Court of Appeal, Abuja, Venue of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal.

Important Information.

It is also important for the general public to note that the PDP and Atiku/Obi have already done justice to *ALL* the replies made to their Petitions by the 1st Respondent, (INEC), 2nd   Respondent (Muhammadu Buhari) and the 3rd Respondent (The All Progressives Congress), in their final writtnen address.

The Issues for Determination.

1. Whether the 2nd Respondent (Muhammadu Buhari) was at the time of the election not qualified to contest the election.

2. Whether the 2nd Respondent (Muhammadu Buhari) submitted to the 1st Respondent (INEC) affidavits containing false information of a fundamental nature in aid of his qualification for the said election.

3. Whether from the pleadings and evidence led it was established that the 2nd Respondent (Muhammadu Buhari) was elected by majority of lawful votes cast at the election.

4. Whether the Presidential election conducted by the 1st Respondent (INEC) on the 23rd February 2019 was invalid by reasons of corrupt practices.

5. Whether the presidential election conducted by the 1st Respondent (INEC) on the 23rd February 2019 was invalid by reasons of non compliance with the electoral act 2010 (as amended) and the electoral guidelines 2019 and the manuals issued for the conduct of the elections.

These are the issues before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal.

Prince Amgbaduba Commends Peace Deal Between OML-42 Operators And Host Communities.

Prince Amgbaduba Commends Peace Deal Between Oml-42 Operators And Host Communities.

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The twelve host communities to the Oil Mining Lease, OML-42 operated by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, NPDC and joint partners have been commended for embracing peace in the resolution of issues that led to the shut down of operations at the flow station.

The Delta state Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Prince Emmanuel Amgbaduba, who presided over a peace meeting held at the Government House Annex in Warri, praised the communities for agreeing to open the flow station for normal operations.

Prince Amgbaduba disclosed that the decision by the host communities followed a truce brokered by the Delta State Government between the communities and the joint partners of the OML 42.

The Oil and Gas Commissioner, who was accompanied by the Special Adviser to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Conflict Resolution, Chief Edwin Uzor, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Oil and Gas, Mrs. Nkem Ajufo and the Director, Local Content, Mr. Aweka Avwainaghagha, said the meeting was to resolve the issues that led to the shut down of the OML-42 on Thursday August 15, 2019 by the host communities.

Briefing newsmen after the peace meeting held behind closed doors, Prince Amgbaduba disclosed that the host communities and the joint partners had agreed to the resolutions taken.

The agreement reached according to the Commissioner would see the communities reopening the OML-42 for operations within the shortest possible time.

Prince Amgbaduba expressed appreciation for the speedy resolution of the disagreement and commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for providing the platform for the realisation of the peace deal.

The affected twelve host communities were represented by their Chairmen, Secretaries and Public Relations Officers.

The OML-42 joint partners, NPDC and NECONDE also had their representatives.

Some of the leaders of the host communities confirmed the agreement saying they were ready to keep to their own side of the bargain provided the OML-42 joint partners did not renege on their side.

The NPDC holds 55% equity in the OML-42 joint venture while NECONDE has 45%.

Congratulations to Prince Amgbaduba.

A’ibom 2019 Governorship Election Petion Tribunal.

A’ibom 2019 Governorship Election Petion Tribunal.

*Ekere vs Udom*

 _...Udom’s wobbling and chequered defence ends crudely_

_...last-minute effort ends in a disaster.

Justice T.

Uyo State ----Nothing could be more uninspiring than the woeful and sordid defence of Deacon Udom Emmanuel at the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Uyo. At its sitting of Thursday, August 22nd2019 the Tribunal again presided over a lack lustre defence which marked the end of an odd legal battle that ended crudely as lead counsel, Assam Assam (SAN) announced that 1st Respondent has concluded his case. Deacon Emmanuel who was a candidate of the PDP is defending his purported victory in a petition filed at the Tribunal by Obong Nsima Ekere, candidate of the APC in the last governorship election. A keen follower of proceedings at the Tribunal, Chief Gabriel Udo commented that it must be a huge relief for Udom and his legal team who from the commencement of their defence have had uneasy and difficult task to secure witnesses in defence of the peoples mandate roguishly handed him by INEC.

It will be recalled that at the end of its proceedings on 25th July 2019, Tribunal adjourned to Monday 29th with specific order for the 1st Respondent to commence defence when the Tribunal does reconvene. Despite 4 solid days of recess, 1st Respondent Counsel Assam Assam (SAN) returned on the said date to seek leave of court for additional 2 days adjournment to 31st July on very flimsy grounds. Though Tribunal Chairman, Justice A. M. Yakubu expressed displeasure at the request stressing that time is of essence in election petition matters, he nevertheless granted 1st Respondent application within the spectrum of the 10days allotted by the Tribunal for his defence. The case was accordingly adjourned to Wednesday, 31st July 2019.

Signs that something was amiss and ominous became apparent when the Tribunal resumed sitting on the adjourned date and 1st Respondent commenced his defence with a global witness, Barr. Emmanuel Enoidem who was deployed to tender questionable CTC of collated election results delivered by INEC from the various strata of the election – units, wards, local government and state. The results tendered were incomprehensive and not exhaustive as it did reflect election results for the 2,980 polling units in the state where all results were expected to be generated from.  Besides the election results tendered by 1st respondent, it seems no further or additional documents were tendered as exhibit to demonstrate that Deacon Emmanuel won the election in conformity with the Electoral Guidelines.

Since Udom commenced defence on 31st July, he has indulged in a fruitless effort to defend a fraudulent electoral victory purportedly won on the strength of concocted and conspiratorially delivered results. The first 15 witnesses RW1 – RW15 called to testify in his favour tried unsuccessfully to defend election results of their respective units and wards compiled by INEC and tendered by 1st Respondent. These results largely lacking in transparency and credibility has been judiciously attacked and controverted both in content and context by the Petitioner who have shown through multiplicity of evidence via hard exhibits and witness testimonies the fraud and infractions inherent in the results.

Sensing defeat following the robust advocacy and legal representation of the Petitioners and having failed to make impactful judicial defence, Udom changed tactics and resorted to assailing the character of APC witnesses in a wilful attempt to water-down the veracity of the petitioner’s witness testimonies. In doing so, 1st respondent went after APC’s PW14 in Oruk Anam, PW15 in Nsit Atai, PW6 in Etim Ekpo, PW3 in Ibesikpo/Asutan, PW37 in Ukanafun and others.

A more vicious attempt to slander the image of petitioners and bring their integrity to disrepute was conceived and hatched when 1st respondent shopped and secured the services of Elder Enefiok Ekefre; a dubious political merchant of old. Elder Ekefre has traversed many political parties and is reputed as a professional witness. The fact is that Elder Enefiok Ekefre was found to be a rogue element as evidenced in his long and chequered political history. Signs of his deviant tendencies manifested quite early and he was expelled by the Party. His attempt to discredit and ridicule APC was thwarted by the vigilance and legal dexterity of petitioner’s counsel.

With no more witnesses on his list to present, Udom embarked on a unilateral journey to procure subpoenaed witnesses without the order of court and knowledge of the petitioner. Notwithstanding petitioners objection and upon leave of the Tribunal, Udom brought-forth as subpoenaed witnesses the trio of Elder Okon Patrick Albert, erstwhile chairman NUJ Akwa Ibom chapter, Ogbole Emmanuel Iyanda, chairman, Arewa Peoples Assembly, Akwa Ibom chapter and Edidiong Udo who claimed to be a forensic and ICT expert. No doubt, Udom intended through these subpoenaed witnesses to lend credence and validate his purported victory by their testimonies. Okon Albert was an accredited INEC election observer and monitoring Agent. He claimed to have traversed 5 LGs on the day of election and adjudged the election free fair and transparent. Same was expected of Ogbole Iyanda who on examination told the Tribunal that he monitored the election in Arewa communities across the state and adjudged the election as free and peaceful. Interestingly, testimony of both witnesses turned out lame and weak; not grounded on the foundation of truth and law. Their testimony was easily quashed at cross examination as their merchandise (lies) kitted in their pouch failed to fly by the alertness and response of petitioner.

The most intriguing of Udom’s hastily subpoenaed witnesses are Mr. Edidiong Udo, the self-styled forensic and ICT expert and Mr. Ikpong Joseph Inyang, INEC presiding Officer (PO) for ward 4, Obot Akara LGA. Their appearance attests to the desperation of 1st Respondent because these witnesses letter of subpoena and/or witness statements were served on the petitioner barely a couple of hours to the witness scheduled appearance. Most importantly, both were engaged by Udom to analyse and controvert the testimony and video evidence tendered by PW44 which showed mass thumb printing of votes at the residence of Senator Chris Ekpenyong on March 9th2019. On cross examination, Edidiong Udo failed to demonstrate his proficiency as an expert in the field of forensic science and ICT. Infact he turned out an impostor and political jobber as he was not conversant with rudiments of his trade and profession. On cross examination, he could not provide answers to demonstrate elementary knowledge expected of a professional in his purported field.

The last-ditch effort made by Udom to defend his deceitful mandate was the appearance of subpoenaed witness Ikpong Joseph Inyang, the INEC PO whom by his words and conduct seem to have attended the Tribunal prepared to lie. The witness on examination tendered unauthenticated and unverifiable INEC documents to the Tribunal. He countered the person and witness testimony of PW44 respecting what happened in unit 005 of ward 4, Obot Akara LGA and averred that one Ifeyinwa Pricilla Ifeanyi (female) was the PO for unit 005 and not the gentleman pointed at in the video as alleged by PW44. On cross examination by petitioner, a supposedly trained INEC PO could not state with clarity the process of accreditation nor the various circumstances that constitutes over-voting hence nullification of results. Witness dismissed as irrelevant questions put to him suggesting situations of over-voting contrary to what is envisaged by the Electoral Act. Petitioner called for 3 sets of exhibits that were shown to the witness to prove that there was no accreditation of voters in the whole of Obot Akara LG. Furthermore, there was over-voting in units 003, 004, 005, 006, 007 and 008 of ward 4, Obot Akara which he presided over as INEC staff and to vitiate his lies that election was free and fair in the LG. Witness was challenged and urged to produce for the attention of the Tribunal statements of oath of neutrality consistent with INEC guidelines for each of the POs and APOs listed in exhibits RS 27 and 28 otherwise described as plain paper by petitioner to ascertain the source and genuineness of the exhibits. That nailed the fortune and future of a mercantile witness; an INEC staff who ought to be an impartial umpire but was seen in words and conduct exuding lies for a pittance.

Ikpong Inyang was visibly confused and disoriented at the end of the cross examination to the extent that he lost consciousness and couldn’t get out of the witness box when asked by the Tribunal chairman to do so.

That brought to an abrupt end the ill-prepared and chequered defence of Udom Emanuel who as authoritatively reported has been deserted for his “evostic” tendencies.

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Group Charges Asupa, Pullah To Wake Up In Legislative Business, Commends Guwor, Ighrakpata, Oviejitobor For Legislative Sagacity.

Group Charges Asupa, Pullah To Wake Up In Legislative Business, Commends Guwor, Ighrakpata, Oviejitobor For Legislative Sagacity.


....Says Ayakoromo Bridge, Kiagbodo Agbodobiri Road, Ogbobagbene Ojobo Road Needs Attention.


Francis Tayor

Burutu_____ A social cultural political interest group under the auspices of Concerned Citizens For lzon-Ebe Development (CCFID), has urged the members representing Burutu North and South Constituencies in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon.Asupa Forteta and Hon.Pullah Ekpotuayerin to wake up their legislative business, stressing that the duo should start projecting the problems facing the people of Burutu before the Delta State government and other development agencies for attention.

The group also commended the members representing Warri South-West, Udu and Uvwie Constituencies in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon.Dennis Emomotimi Guwor, Hon.Uviejitobor Peter and Hon.Solomon Ighrakpata on their timely legislative alertness by drawing the attention of Delta State government, as well as other interventionist development agencies to the plight of their people.

The group in a Press Statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku said; " Most first time members in the State House of Assembly have started making case for their people. Why my Constituency reps are yet to speak for us. Is it that they don't know the problems of Burutu people? Burutu people urgently needs the completion of Ayakoromo bridge, so as to connect road network to Burutu. The road from Ogbobagbene to Ojobo, Kiagbodo to Agbodobiri road etc needs government attention."

" It is expected that, our elected representatives should earlier raise their voices before the state government in respect of the needs of their constituencies for prompt attention.

Incase Hon.Asupa and Hon.Pullah is not aware, the first time member representing Warri South-West Constituency, Hon. Guwor Emomotimi has started registering students for JAMB as Scholarship for his Constituency Education Support Programme.

What are the  programmes of Asupa and Pullah for Burutu Constituency students. They should start working, much is expected from them by Burutu people, Comrade Oyinbi stated. "

However,  It will interest the good people of Burutu to note that, yesterday Wednesday 21st August, 2019 after sitting in Asaba, the member representing Udu Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon (Chief.) Peter Uviejitobor while addressing the Press, advocated for a bridge project across Enerhen River to connect Opete Community, as well as to control traffic and complement the aged long popular Udu bridge in Udu local government area.

Also, his Uvwie counterpart, Hon. Solomon Ighrakpata advocated for his people by charging the newly inaugurated Board of Warri, Uvwie and Environs Special Development Agency to quickly as a matter of urgency tackle the issue of dilapidated roads and epileptic power supply in the area.

But it was very unfortunate that, the members representing Burutu Constituencies dodge the Press, keep mute and nothing to say.

It was based on this ground, the group called on Hon.Asupa Forteta and Hon.Pullah Ekpotuayerin to as a matter of urgency wake up to be up and doing to exercise their legislative functions, the statement adds.

The Niger Delta Self Determination Movement NSDM Joins Call For Sammy George IYC presidency Come 2020.

The Niger Delta Self Determination Movement NSDM Joins Call For Sammy George IYC presidency Come 2020.

Justice T.

Bayelsa ----- An Ijaw interest group, The Niger Delta Self Determination Movement has joined the list of persons and groups calling on an industrious son of the Ijaw nation Sammy George to run for the office of Ijaw Youth Council IYC president come 2020.


The organization made the call in a release signed by its national President Comr. Oki Tony who doubles as the convener Bayelsa Flag of Appeal Conference on Wednesday and obtained by The Ijaw Newspaper.


According to him, there is no other better candidate that having the legal wherewithal or competance  to move IYC to a greater height if not George.

Tony recalled how George used his office while serving in the eastern zone of the council to encourage Ijaw Women of America to site a project in Opuama kingdom.

The NDSDM president who described George as a dogged representative of the people of the Eastern zone, said his group are backing his candidacy because of his love and altruism spirit towards the Ijaw youths.

Proclaiming George’s endorsements, he said ”on behalf of the Niger Delta Self Determination Movement Bayelsa State chapter And the good people of Opuama kingdom in Bayelsa State I hereby Call on Comrade Sammy George and Endorse him for the position of next IYC president come 2020.
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Comr. Oki had noted that the group will back its words with action when the time comes beginning from now.

Delta-govt-to-rid-communities-of-criminal-herdsmen.

Delta-govt-to-rid-communities-of-criminal-herdsmen.

By


Jimitota Onoyume
            &
Justice T.


WARRI—DELTA State government is to set up community vigilantes to protect women going to farms from criminal herdsmen attacks.

Senior Special Assistant to the governor of the state, Mr Daniel Ezekiel, disclosed this in Warri, warning herdsmen in the state with a mind for criminal activities, such as kidnapping, to leave the area.

He said the state would continue to provide safe haven for herdsmen doing legitimate business in the area, adding that the government, through the community vigilante, will also put an end to criminal activities of the herdsmen on roads in the state.

He said: “Our people are facing a serious herdsmen attacks in the recent times, the state is working assiduously to nip it in the bud and special task force, including community vigilantes, will soon be put in place to forestall the deadly herdsmen attacks on our highways and communities as to create safe environmentfor our communities and farmers to go about their normal duties without any molestation.”

He also warned cultists in the state to repent or be ready to face the full weight of the law, adding that the state government had devised measures to curtail its spread and also arrest anyone caught over such act. He said the government would also take steps to protect waterways from pirates, adding that it would collaborate with security operatives in all the moves.

Opinion leaders hail move.

Meanwhile, some opinion leaders in the state have hailed the move, saying it was long overdue. Former presidential aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Mumakhai Unagha, called on communities to work out modalities to protect their women who go to farms from the criminal herdsmen.

He said: “I think this is a welcome development provided it is done with utmost sincerity. The second issue is that we should go beyond vigilante alone, each
community should also defend her women from harassment in their farms.

The state governor should ensure the vigilantes are paid for the job,” he said.

President, Ijaw Youth Council, Mr Eric Omare, and President, Ijaw Peoples Development Initiative, IPDI, Mr Austin Ozobo, said it was a u with existing security agencies. It will provide safety in our farms and fishing ponds,” Ozobo asserted.

2020 IYC Election: Group Calls On Comrade Sammy George To Indicate Interest For The Office Of Presidency.

2020 IYC Election: Group Calls On Comrade Sammy George To Indicate Interest For The Office Of Presidency.

Justice T.

A head of 2020 Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) general election worldwide, an interest group under the aegis of ljaw Youth Political Alliance IYPA, has called on Comrade Sammy George to contest for the office of President in order to move Council to the next level.

The group in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Ellington Bakumor, who also doubles as the Deputy Coordinator of Egbesu Brotherhood stressed that, the call became necessary owing to the facts that the incumbent IYC Chairman Eastern Zone have the spirit of ljaw interest at heart. His track records, as well as prompt response to the plight of ljaw Nation both at state and national level has paved him the way to succeed the current lYC President Barr Oweilaemi after his tenure.

According to Comrade Ellington said; " The Ijaw Youth Political Alliance calls on Sammy George to accept the call of Ijaws all over the world to run for the office of the President IYC, worldwide.
We have watched closely how Comrade Sammy George has stirred the affairs of Council in the Eastern Zone, and we dare say if not for people like Sammy George, Ijaw Youth Council would have been history in this critical times that we need it most.

It is clear that Sammy George truly has the spirit of Ijaw at heart and it is only fair that he should be given the task for greater responsibility to take council to the next level. After given it much thought and critical consultations with the rank and file of IYPA, and in consultation with my higher self, I on behalf of the Ijaw Youth Political Alliance hereby Call on Comrade Sammy George and endorsed him for the position of IYC President comes 2020.

However, the group went further to call on the potential delegates in the forthcoming lYC election to think Ijaw nation first before their pockets, and let their votes reflect their unflinching love for Ijaw Nation by voting for Sammy George whom we all know deserves it, the statement adds.

Conferment of Highest Rank in Catholic Church will spur Amaechi into greater services to humanity - Eze *Hails Amaechi and urge him not to relent in his vision for a better Nigeria.

Conferment of Highest Rank in Catholic Church will spur Amaechi into greater services to humanity - Eze *Hails Amaechi and urge him not to relent in his vision for a better Nigeria.



From Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze.



A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and astute media consultant, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze has described the conferment of the highest rank in the Catholic Church on the former Governor of Rivers State and erstwhile Minister  of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Dr. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi as a confirmation of his undistorted commitment to the service of God and humanity.

Recall that on Sunday, August 18, 2019, the Exemplification Honour of the Knights of St. John from the Grand Master, Nigerian Temple of Noble and Exalted Knights of the Holy Cross Knight of St. John International was conferred on the Ministerial nominee for his services to the Order and humanity at the Pope John Paul ll Catholic Center, Abuja.

Chief Eze in his felicitation message circulated to media houses in Port Harcourt - the Rivers State capital on Tuesday averred that such a rare recognition could only be achieved through a long-term and unflinching show of public spirit, total dedication to Godliness and untainted love for brotherhood and society. He opined that such an honour will only reinforce Amaechi and spur him to further service, describing him as a rare gem and expensive gift to the Nigerian state and humanity.

Chief Eze, a former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) charged public servants to follow the steps of Dr. Chibuike Amaechi whose legacies in public service he described as noble, fadeless and unbeatable adding that things will only get better if the likes of Amaechi are given the opportunity to steer the ship of the Nigerian State.

According to the media guru, "Amaechi is worthy of Julius Caesar's summary of his own victory in Pontus; _Veni, Vedi, Vici_ which means  - I came, I saw, I conquered".

Chief Eze thanked the body of Christ for the honor done Amaechi and tasked them to be relentless in prayers for the South-South leader of the APC and Minister designate so that he will not relent in his unflinching vision and drive for the Nigeria of our dream.

END

Long Live APC!

Long Live Rivers State!!

Long Live Federal Republic of Nigeria

Long Live President Muhammadu Buhari

Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze

  20 – 08 – 19

Comrade Daniel Ezekiel Showing Appreciation To Governor Okowa On His Appointment As The SSA Security, Assures Deltans Of Safety Of Lives And Properties.

Comrade Daniel Ezekiel Showing Appreciation To Governor Okowa On His Appointment As The SSA Security, Assures Deltans  Of Safety Of Lives And Properties.


...Cautions Delta Youths To Stop Criminal Acts, Intakes Of Hard Drugs.


Justice T.


Warri____ The newly appointed Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Security matters, Snr Comrade Daniel Ezekiel is showing an appreciation to the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa in finding him worthy to serve under his administration, stressing that he will contribute his quota to ensure the safety of lives and properties of all Deltans.

Comrade Ezekiel made the statement in Warri on Monday 19th August, 2019 during a Press Conference on the increasing rate of herdsmen, pirate attacks in Delta Communities and waterways, cultism and drugs abuses among youths in Delta State, also cautioned Delta youths to stop any criminal acts and intake of hard drugs, stating that any one caught will be dealt with as a common criminal. He stressed that the Delta State government will no longer condone any criminal acts across the state.

According to the Senior Special Assistant said; " On behalf of my dear family, the People Democratic Party, PDP,  the good people of Warri North Local government Area and the entire Ijaw people of our great Delta State, I sincerely express my heartfelt gratitude to our respected and most revered number one  citizen of Delta State, his Excellency Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi.A.Okowa and others for deeming it fit after finding me worthy to be appointed as his senior special assistant on security.

I want to assure his excellency that as his SSA on security , I will work assiduously on behalf of the good people of Delta state on the instructions of his excellency towards making sure that Delta State is made very secured and safe from the state capital to the Excravos river, to Burutu and Agge rivers, Bomadi/Patani areas,  and from the Benin river boundaries with Edo state to Eastern boundaries of both rivers and Bayelsa states."     
                 
Gentlemen of the press the state is disturbed of pirates frequent attacks on commercial transporters and residents among riverside dwellers from Warri to Burutu, to Agge Delta boundaries, From Warri to Escravos, to Warri North Rivers of the state. We are very much concerned about it. It is our warning that such criminal elements should clear off our water ways as the state will no longer pardon their criminal acts and that any one caught will be dealt with as a common criminal. I want to assure the riverside dwellers and travellers in the state that the state government would soon roll out waterways patrol which may finally put to an end of pirates attacks as experienced today.

Another concern of the state is the unabated increase of cultism in our dear state. The act of this miscreants have destroyed night life in our cities and communities. Law abiding citizens are harassed and intimated on daily basis. It makes life uncomfortable in the state, and the state can no longer condone it. We are assuring Deltans that the security apparatus will do more to address this menace. It is our warning that those persons who are into such criminal activities should repent now, because any one caught may be jailed for life. The people's governor, Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa will soon inaugurate special team of security men to tackle the menace of street cultism and other related vices."

It is also a fact that our people have faced serious herdsmen attacks over times, I will urge our amiable governor to set up a special tasks force including community vigilantes to forestall deadly herdsmen attacks in our highways and communities as to create save environment for our communities and farmers to go about their normal duties without any molestation. It is our warning that herdsmen who will not do their business peacefully should leave the state without further delay as the state will not longer fold hands to watch heedless and uncouth herdsmen attacks against law abiding citizens of the state.

We are aware that the abuse of use of drugs by the young generation is alarming, expect drastic actions are taken to forestall it, it will end up turning our young youths to nuisance. The authorities saddled with such powers to checkmate drug related crimes should step up more efforts to stop this menace in Delta society before it is too late."

I also want to assure the good people of Delta State that the highlighted societal issues such as herdsmen attacks, drug abuse,cultism and sea pirate amongst the youths will be brought to the barest minimum if not outrightly eradicated from the facets, our traditional Delta state society. 

I equally want to assure all Deltans that I will join hands with all the security agencies and other government organs to make sure that all multinational companies/organisation that has fled Delta State to relocate back to a more secure and peaceful Delta State,so that our teeming youths will be gainfully engaged and taken off the streets.               

But I want to make it known that governance  is a collective agenda, it is not a sole responsibility of our dear governor or security agents alone but it is a collective responsibility. So to arrive at a most prosperous,secure and peaceful Delta State all hands must be on deck.

Therefore , I advice all Deltans to join hands with his Excellency in the full realization of his SMART AGENDA project in our melancholy to retain the pinnacle of asterism to other states and Nigerians, the statement adds.

Omo gege is representing us well-- Hostcom.

Omo gege is representing us well-- Hostcom.


Justice T.


Niger Delta ------- Chairman of the Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas, Bishop Mike Emuh, has given the thumbs up to the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, for giving qualitative representation to the people of the oil producing communities and the Niger Delta.

Hostcom stand on Senator Omo-Agege’s actions so far. He is a pride to all of us. When he talks he does that with a sense of commitment and realisation.

Oil companies that are leaving the Niger Delta and relocating to Lagos are disobeying the laws of this country. The local content act stipulates that when you operate in a community you should develop that community and reside there. You don’t operate in the Niger Delta and reside in Lagos.

Senator Omo-Agege is among others calling on the oil companies that have left the Niger Delta for Lagos to return. He is saying that oil blocs should be allotted to the people of the region. He is saying that oil pipelines surveillance contract should be given to our youths. His agitations and philosophies are the same with ours,” Bishop Emuh stated.

Bishop Emuh expressed happinness on the recent reconciliation of the splinter groups within the Hostcom. He said that the action will now make the organisation to speak with one voice in its agitations and thus have concrete achievements.

He appealed to the executives of the Delta State chapter of Hostcom to work in harmony with the newly reconstituted board of the Delta State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC for the betterment of the living condition of the people.

We should support Governor Okowa (of Delta State) and the DESOPADEC so that rapid development can be brought to bear on the oil and gas producing communities in the state,” he concluded.

Just in: Clash as Ijaw youths stop Asari Dokubo from holding Biafran meeting in Bayelsa.

Clash as Ijaw youths stop Asari Dokubo from holding Biafran meeting in Bayelsa.

Justice T.

A bloody clash was averted on Saturday by the police in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, following failed attempts by a former militant leader and Niger Delta activist, Asari Dokubo, to hold an expanded inaugural meeting in support of Biafra.

It was gathered that the Chairman of Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), Central Zone, Kennedy Olorogun, got wind of the Biafran meeting and mobilized his executive council members and other youths to the venue of the gathering.

Olorogun was said to be angry that Dokubo chose Bayelsa, a homogeneous Ijaw state, to hold such meeting and ordered the founder of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force (NDPVF) to leave the state or face the wrath of the youths.

It was learnt that Dokubo, who recently declared his support for the actualisation of Biafra, gathered over 300 persons from across the states in the South-East and South-South to hold the meeting.

The meeting was reportedly convened under the auspices of the Biafra National Council (BNC) and not the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Confirming the development, Olorogun said over 300 persons including Dokubo were  already gathered at a hotel in Yenagoa when he led Ijaw youths to the place.

He said quarrel ensued between him and Dokubo when he told the former militant leader that the meeting would not hold in Ijawland.

“When we got the information, we stormed the venue of the meeting to stop them.

“They tried to resist us but we told them we were prepared for them because we will not allow any part of Bayelsa to be used for a meeting calling for the actualisation of Biafra.

“I wonder why Dokubo decided to bring such meeting to Bayelsa. But we stopped them.

“It was getting out of hand but the police intervened to stop possible violence. My happiness is that we stopped the meeting from holding, olorogun alleged.

Don't Spare Bandits, President Buhari Orders Military.

Don't Spare Bandits, President Buhari Orders Military.


     Agu.

       (Media & publicity).

President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in Katsina,  Katsina State, charged the military to be more spontaneous in restoring peace to the country, particularly states troubled by bandits, ordering them “not to spare bandits’’ that have been killing, maiming and extorting innocent citizens.

Addressing 15 officers and 160 soldiers of the 17th Army Brigade and Nigerian Air Force 213 Operational Base in Katsina,  under the “Operation Hadarin Daji’’, at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport, President Buhari, said:

“This group was formed by the military to secure the geo-political zone from the activities of bandits. Fundamentally, it is your responsibility to secure the country.

“As the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, I believe you are capable of doing it. I don’t think you should spare any bandit. Identify and eliminate them. Pursue them anywhere you can find them and eliminate them,’’ he said.

“Nigeria deserves peace. The rainy season is good and we are already achieving food security, but we need peace. The money saved from food importation will be used to purchase arms for operations,’’ he said.

The President, flanked by Governor Aminu Bello Masari, assured the troops that the Federal Government will provide all the necessary support for restoration of peace in the country.

“We will give you all the right equipment so that you can deal with them with despatch. I appreciate all your efforts but you can do more. I don’t want any bandit spared,’’ he added.

President Buhari said the government and all officials were being sustained in office by the ordinary people, and they owe the people a duty to protect their lives and property.

“Please give my regards to your families. The earlier you finish with the bandits, the earlier you will return and stay with your families,’’ he said.

             
Garba shehu

Senior Special Assistant to the President

Gov. Dickson offsets payment of N104bn inherited bond from Sylva's administration ...IGR surpasses N1bn ....calls for peaceful transition.

Gov. Dickson offsets payment of N104bn  inherited bond  from Sylva's administration ...IGR surpasses N1bn
....calls for peaceful transition.


Bayelsa State Government on Friday said it has completely  defrayed the N104 billion bond loan inherited from the Timipre Sylva administration.



The state Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Maxwell Ebibai disclosed this during the monthly transparency briefing for the Months of June and July, 2019 in Yenagoa.

Mr. Ebibai explained that the state government painstakingly undertook the repayment of the debt in spite of numerous financial obligations.

The Finance Commissioner who noted that the Governor Dickson-led administration is not against deficit financing, but emphasized that borrowed funds must be utilized for development purposes.

His words:"The state government has concluded the payment of bond that was taken by the previous administration.

"And as a government, our concern is that it carries the assets and liabilities of every government. We have taken on that responsibility painfully and we are done with it.

"There is nothing wrong with a government deciding to do deficit financing but what is important is what we are using it for and we have put it behind us as a state."

Presenting the revenues and expenditures for the month of July, Mr. Ebibai said in the month of June, it recorded an internally generated revenue of N1.5 billion as against N910m in May.

He noted that the gross income from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee, (FAAC), stood at N11.6 billion, while total FAAC deductions amounted to N1.1 billion.

According to him, the statutory allocation for the month of July was N3.4 billion, derivation, N7 billion, Value Added Tax, N928 million and exchange gain differential of N23 million.

Mr. Ebibai further explained that total funds available for spending was N13.4 billion, consisting of a net FAAC inflow of N10.4 billion in addition to total other receipts of N3 billion.

 On outflows, the Finance Commissioner said government spent N2.4 billion on bank loans, civil servants and political appointees salaries came up to N3.5billion, grants to higher institutions N695 million among other items.

The Commissioner who announced N701.5 million as balance brought forward from the month of June, put funds available as at the end of July as N399 million.

Mr. Ebibai also said recurrent and capital payments gulped a total of N6.4 billion.

Earlier in his remarks, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Daniel Iworiso-Markson had expressed expectation that the transparency and accountability policy would be sustained as it is backed by law.

Hon. Iworiso-Markson who was full of gratitude to Bayelsans for their support to the Dickson administration, urged the people to maintain the peace and ensure a smooth and hitch-free transition programme.

He also called on media practitioners to sustain their cooperation with the present administration to enable it bequeath a new culture of peace and stability particularly in a transition period.