NDM News Xclusive : December 2020

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Onduku Celebrates Ezekiel As He Clocks Plus 1, Wishes Him A Prosperous New Year

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The Chief Executive Officer CEO/Publisher Niger Delta Mirror News Online, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku has joined other well wishers to felicitate with the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the governor of Delta State on Security Matters, Hon Comrade. Daniel Pere Ezekiel as he clocks plus one today, wishing him a prosperous new year.

Onduku in his goodwill message released on Friday 1st January, 2021 at warri, described the celebrant as a young charismatic visionary leader, a true friend turns brother who had distinguished himself from others true his patriotic, genuine, philanthropic kind gesture to humanity, especially the liberation struggle for a better Niger Delta region for all and sundry.

While expressing his heartfelt gratitude, Onduku remarked that Comrade Daniel Ezekiel was very instrumental and he was among those God sent to released him from detention at zone 5 Benin in the year 2020, saying if not the likes of Ezekiel, the enemy would have take him shine in detention.

However, Onduku pray God to grant Aluta SSA good health, more opportunities, long life and prosperity in the year 2021, the statement adds.

Onduku Celebrates Ezekiel As He Clocks Plus 1, Wishes Him A Prosperous New Year

Francis Tayor

However, Onduku pray God to grant Aluta SSA good health, more opportunities, long life and prosperity in the year 2021, the statement adds.

Comrade Oromoni Marks His Birthday With Philippic Words, Prays For Nigeria

One grey hair that sprout out amidst the total sum up of black hair is significant to the mystery of human age and to which symbolizes the magnitude of days forfeited by nature, even as man approaches his end. Hence, grey hairs are more or less like diamonds that blinks in the dark that can not be hid.

If one should deny his/her age, how then you can deny the wrinkles when it surfaces? Age is a number, "Yes" but those numbers are so priceless that, they can not be bought over.

Barr. S. Smooth, a veteran Ijaw indigenous singer once reiterated in one of his song saying, " one who lives to see his/her days of grey hair have live well though he/she will still have to die one day. To this vain, I hope this saying is not far distorting as synonymous to my point portrayed above?

Having said this, I must say even tho, I still revolve around my early 30s I'm a man of grey hair now.

Most significantly as my birthday coincide with the beautiful festive day, the first day of the year, I can not even deny the joy that overflows and even that joy is were I key into that, It is not me if I will not flourish in every turns of life, divine health, abundance of wealth, Solomonic wisdom and many more blessings not to mention in Jesus name Amen.

Let me as well use this privilege to pray for my country Nigeria that, from the beginning of this day been the first day of the year God "Jehovah" shall by himself rule through the heart of man " those of our leaders globally, nationally and locally" for peace, progress and development. May God also send his angels of peace upon every conflicting part of the world and our country as well to breath a breathe of peace for peace to take its place and finally God shall imbibe in every individuals in our country a heart of love and to be a patriotic compatriot in Jesus name Amen.

Comrade

John Ekabukumor Oromoni

Oromoni Wishes Gov. Okowa Happy New Year, Charges Deltans On Clean Environment

Warri______ The Chairman, Delta State Taskforce on Environment, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni has wished the governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa Happy prosperous New Year, charging Deltans to celebrate the festive season in a serene and healthy environment.

In a statement released on Friday 1st January, 2021 at Warri, Oromoni charged members of the public, residential homes, especially business owners to always keep their environment clean as we enter another brown new year.

While advising all to desist from acts of indiscriminate dumping of refuse, Oromoni appealed to Deltans to patronize registered PSP operators so as to properly dispose their waste to government approved dump sites.

According to him, said: " Many people do not care about preserving the environment we live.

Festivities or holiday period does not have to be a burden on the environment. With little effort, we can reduce the environmental impact of the holiday season. We don't want anyone to spend the beginning of a new year in hospital due to environmental hazard. Therefore, we charged Deltans to maintain hygienic environment so as to be on the safe side."

However, Oromoni reiterated that the State Government’s zero tolerance for environmental abuse, especially blockage of drainage channels and trading on walkways would be strictly monitored in this new year.

He further warned street traders who are good in displaying wares on the road to desist, stressing that 2021 will be different.

He said with the anticipated increase in vehicular movement in the city, his men must be at alert to ensure free flow of traffic on the roads.

The Taskforce Chairman made it clear that those caught channeling their septic tank to the drains will be apprehended and prosecuted

He also enjoins motorists plying the road to comply with the traffic directions so as to ensure a smooth vehicular movement.

Finally, he added that operatives of the state taskforce on Environment will commence enforcement of the State laws on all offenders, including commercial vehicle operators who stop and pick passengers indiscriminately along high ways.

Just-ln: Senate President Lawan Sworn ln Dickson, Cleopas, Abiru, Others

Just-ln: Senate President Lawan Sworn ln Dickson, Cleopas Abiru, Others

Abuja_____ The Senate on Tuesday sworn in the immediate past Governor of Bayelsa State, Henry Seriake Dickson, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bayelsa West.

Also sworn in as Senators were Moses Cleopas, PDP, Bayelsa Central; Adetokunboh Abiru, All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos East and Professor Nora Dabu’t, APC, Plateau South.

The oath of office and allegiance were administered Thursday on Senator Olujimi by the Clerk of the Senate, Ibrahim El- Ladan during plenary.

The President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, however, refused to swear in the Senator-elect for Cross River North Senatorial District, Stephen Odey.

Odey had arrived the National Assembly complex as early as 8am with supporters from Cross River State in anticipation for the swearing-in.

Odey who was the Senior Legislative Aide, SLA to Governor Ben Ayade as a Senator in the 7th Senator, was however disappointed when his name was not mentioned as one of those to take the oath of office.

With the swearing-in, the number of All Progressives Congress, APC, Senators now stand at 63 while PDP now has 45 Senators.

While Senator Seriake replaced Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo; Senator Cleopas is replacing Senator Diri Douye; Senator Abiru replacing late Adebayo Osinowo and Dadu’t is replacing late Ignatius Longjan.

2023 Delta Gober: Gbagi Visits Gbaramantu King, Receives Royal Blessings

Warri_____ The paramount ruler of Gbaramatu Kingdom, HRM Oboro Gbaraun II Aketekpe (Agadagba), has given his blessings to the front line 2023 Governorship aspirant in Delta State, Ololorgu Kenneth Gbagi.

The monarch gave his blessings on Wednesday, during a consultative to the King at Oporoza, headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State.

Gbagi’s arrival to the Ijaw Community was heralded with wide jubilation as women, youths and children welcomed him happily. Gbagi reaffirmed commitment to attract development to the area as he edges hopefully to govern Delta State 2023.

The Gbaramtu monarch expressed optimism that Gbagi will make a good governor in Delta state if elected adding that he is trusted.

In his statement, the monarch said, “Olorogun Gbagi we have known you, you are one of us, you’re the first governorship candidate who to visit me to for prayers and blessings to become the governor of Delta State”.

“My brother and subject, I pray for you, the governorship you are seeking will get it to you, it will reach your hands, you will govern well.

We trust you, you’re one of us, I give you my prayers”.

“It is well with you, you will be the governor”.

Monday, December 28, 2020

Timi Bougha Raises Alarm Over Threat To Life, Tells Family To Hold Takeme Responsible If

THREAT TO LIFE: My life and that of loved ones are no longer safe. The public should take cognisance that, my life and that of my loved ones are no longer safe. I have been receiving revealing threat calls and messages over my life and that of my loved ones, should anything happen to me and any of my loved ones, the Chairman, PDP, Delta South, Chief Julius Takeme should be held responsible. For the mean time, I have instructed my lawyers to do the needful over threat to life.

I, again, employ the public to keep an eagle eye on my persons, family as well as others, and hold to account, Chief Julius Takeme.

Thanks,

Sign: Comr. Timi Bougha

Okowa's Aide, Ozobo Urges Delta Youths to Embrace Entrepreneur, Vocational Skills

Asaba_____ National President of Ijaw People's Development Initiative, Comrade Ozobo Austin, doubles as Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on political matters has urged youths in Ojobo and Tamigbe communities in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State to be good ambassadors and be innovative to foster societal development in their respective Communities.

Ozobo made the statement on Wednesday in both communities on the occasion of Tamigbe students convention and Ojobo youths sensitization programmes , tagged" The Role of Youths As Leaders of Tomorrow" and " Rebranding Ojobo youth mindsets through strategic engagement and enhance security".

According to him many of the present day youths in the society have lost ideals on how to be productive and make positive change through science and technology that would encouraged development.

He expressed grievance that during the days of yore parents work assidiously to provide for their families despite excruciating economic challenges.

" my heart bleed when I see youths of nowadays engaging in cyber crime and other form of illegal means to earn through the wrong means, some don't want to showcase their natural talent anymore. Majority of the youths today have this mentality of " I will make money quick through any means possible" which have lead them to early grave, during the old glorious days parents work under the rain and sun to care for their families, those that are privileged to obtain degrees and those that are specialized in various skills, engaging in menial jobs to provide for family, but today is not so, what goes wrong?, you need to be creative, be productive, you're the leaders of tommorow, not thugs to cause havoc during electioneering, not cyber criminal, see yourself as ambassador of peace and development, embrace education which is the key to success"

The Niger Delta activist also called on government at all levels to be responsible in engaging the youths to shun crime and be productive, noting that political office holders are not doing enough in the aspect of skill acquisition programme and entrepreneurship as measures to better the lives of the young youths, adding that religious leaders had roles to play to eradicate the rampant rates of social vices.

" If government at all levels are responsible enough to do the needful by providing an enabling working environment for the youths, I believe there would be growth in the society, government should create empowerment programmes and job opportunity for the youths to be gainfully employed in specialized areas.

He went further "our religious leaders also have their part to play, the rampant rates of rape, drug abuse, cultism and theft becoming worse in our societies today. Our leaders should preach against it, caution the youths about the consequences of crime, I believe if everyone come together to do the needful the rate of social vices would reduce and the social environment would be a better place for all and sundry", he said.

Sunday, December 27, 2020

Dr. Elaweremi Gives Thank To God On Release From Kidnappers Den, Greet Gov. Diri, Seriake, Others

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa_____ A renowned Bayelsa born gospel preacher and the founder/General Overseer (G.O.) Altar of Fire lnt'l Church, Evang (Dr.) Samuel Audu Elaweremi has give thanks to God for spearing his life from the hands of kidnappers, saying God is wonderful and is worthy to be praise at all times over His protection upon the lives of His children.

Dr. Elaweremi also appreciated the executive governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Sen. Douye Diri, the former governor of Bayelsa State and now a serving senator, His Excellency, Sen. Seriakede Dickson, the incumbent Deputy governor, Sen Barr. Lawrence Erhujakpor as well as the Nigeria police force and other security agencies for their efforts to ensure his unconditional released from the gang of kidnappers.

The thanksgiving Service which took place at Altar of Fire lnt'l Church Headquarters, Yenagoa on Sunday December 20th, 2020 attracted many dignitaries from far and near to celebrate with the Elaweremi's family.

It would be recalled that, Dr. Elaweremi was kidnapped on Saturday 25th July, 2020 at his residence in Yenagoa by suspected kidnappers and he was whisked away through Sagbama creeks to an unknown destination. He was miraculously released on the 8th of August, 2020 after spending two weeks in the kidnappers den.

However, Dr. Elaweremi further extends his heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the Yede (Abiri) Family of Peretoru, Elaweremi family of Ayakoromo, Pondi family of Sokebulor and other well wishers for their effort and prayers to ensure his freedom. He pray God to reward them abundantly in their life endeavors, the statement adds.

Friday, December 25, 2020

Just-ln: Obotebe PDP Aspirants Protest Against Takeme Younger Brother lmposition

....... Urge Gov. Okowa, Esiso To Call Takeme To Order

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ An aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Ward 17 Councillorship aspirants in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State has staged a peaceful protest against the Chairman Delta South PDP, Chief Julius Takeme on alleged imposition of his immediate younger brother, Hon. Spencer Takeme for a second term against the will of the people.

The aggrieved aspirants who strongly believed they where shortchanged and deprived of their rights to contest and be voted for includes; Mr. Timi Bougha, Andaowei Okou, Christopher Bebenaghan and Prince Samisco Okpe accused Chief Takeme in what they described as a gross misconduct and abused of office in the process of selecting candidate in PDP.

The aggrieved protesters with their teeming supporters in Obotebe community carrying a placards of different inscriptions written; " Obotebe Ward 17 Rejects Imposition Of Candidate. Obotebe Ward 17 Wants Justice. Obotebe Ward17 Need A Consensus Candidate Not Your Immediate Younger Brother. Julius Takeme PDP Ward17 Is Bigger Than You And Your Immediate Family. PDP Ward17 Must Not Die. Julius Takeme Stop Politics Of, If Not Me, No One Else. Ward17, Obotebe Rejects Spencer Takeme. Julius Takeme Allow Obotebe ward17 To Choose Their Representative. Party Business Not Family Affairs".

They further alleged that Takeme who was privileged to be one of the leaders in ward 17 Obotebe and Delta South at large deliberately ignored the party guidelines in the process of selecting a candidate, thereby forcing his immediate younger brother for a second term to the detriment of other aspirants, as well as the entire Obotebe people who gave him (Takeme) the needed support for him to be who he is today in the state.

In their various reactions, they said, no primary election was conducted in Obotebe Ward 17. According to them, said: " On the 14th of December, 2020, our leader Takeme invited all the councillorship aspirants, party stakeholders and delegates to his private residence in Warri. We were there to make our intention known to the people. But shortly after introduction, Chief Takeme, Hon. Amafini Akemotubo and other party stakeholders entered a close door meeting. What we heard behind was argument between Amafini and Takeme to the extent of exchanging blow. The next thing we saw was Takeme compelling the five delegates to sign an undertaking to return his immediate younger brother Spencer Takeme for a second term or they lose their position as party executive members in the ward. It was based on this circumstances, the five working committee members of the party signed the document for him under duress, thereby forcing his brother on us in the name of consensus candidate. There was no primary election as far as Obotebe ward 17 is concerned, the aggrieved aspirants stated."

Party politics is bigger than one man and his immediate family, thus the flagrant abuse of powers in undermining existing democratic norms will no doubt turn the party in the Ward into chaos. Therefore, remediation of this ugly trend is sacrosanct, as they called on the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, the state party Chairman, Olorogun Barr. Kingsley Esiso, Chief Tunde Smooth and other party leaders to intervene as a matter of urgency and call Takeme to do the right thing for peace to reign in the party, otherwise, we fear the outcome comes 6th of March, 2021, the statement adds.

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Featured Article: The Global Study Of Recession And It's Attendant Toll In Nigeria Economy__ Comr. Ekpegha T.

Featured Article: The Global Study Of Recession And It's Attendant Toll In Nigeria Economy__ Comr. Ekpegha T

....Seeing Opportunity In Difficult Time.

The purpose of every difficult time is to put a demand on our creativity. The most significant opportunities will be found in times of great difficulty. The writer strongly believe that sustainable wells must be drilled in the dry season when the water table is at the lowest. Rainy season normally gives a deceptive and unsustainable water- table level.

In his Global Study Of Recession In Nigeria Economy.

Recession is a similitude of dry season; sustainable business rise in times of recession.

Recession will always put a demand on our creativity, initiative and problem- solving capacity.

The writer stated that, the major economic theories of recession focus on financial, psychological, and real economic factors that can lead to the cascade of business failures that constitute a recession. Some theories look at long term economic trends that lay the groundwork for recession in the years leading up to it, and some look only at the immediate visible factors that appear at the onset of a recession. Many or all of these various factors may be at play in any given recession.

According to Comr. Ekpegha , he said, Financial factors can definitely contribute to an economy's fall into a recession, as we found out during the U.S. financial crisis. The overextension of credit and debt on risky loans and marginal borrowers can lead to enormous build-up of risk in the financial sector. The expansion of the supply of money and credit in the economy by the Federal Reserve and the banking sector can drive this process to extremes, stimulating risky asset price bubbles. And when the music stops the repercussions can carry over into the real economy.

Psychological factors are frequently cited by economists for their contribution to recessions also. The excessive exuberance of investors during the boom years that bring the economy to its peak, and the reciprocal doom-and-gloom pessimism that sets in after a market crash at a minimum amplify the effects of real economic and financial factors as the market swings. Moreover, because all economic actions and decisions are always to some degree forward looking, the subjective expectations of investors, businesses, and consumers are always involved in the inception and spread of an economic downturn.

Real changes in economic fundamentals, beyond financial accounts and investor psychology, also make critical contributions to a recession. Some economists explain recessions solely as a result of real economic shocks, such as disruptions in supply chains, and the damage they can cause to a wide range of businesses. Shocks that impact key industries such as energy or transportation can have such widespread effects that they cause many businesses across the economy to retrench and cancel investment and hiring plans simultaneously, with ripple effects on workers, consumers, and the stock market.

Some real economic factors can also be tied back into financial markets. Because market interest rates represent not only the cost of financial liquidity for businesses, but also the time preferences of consumers, savers, and investors for present versus future consumption, artificial suppression of interest rates by a central bank during the boom years before a recession distorts not just financial markets but real business and consumption decisions.

Interest rates are a key linkage between the purely financial sector and the real economic preferences and decisions of businesses and consumers.

In turn, the real preferences of consumers, savers, and investors place limits on how far such an artificially stimulated boom can proceed. These manifest as real economic constraints on continued growth, in the form of labor market shortages, supply chain bottlenecks, and spikes in commodity prices (which lead to inflation) when not enough real resources can be made available to support all the overstimulated business investment plans based on easy-money policies. Once these set in, a rash of business failures begins in the face of increased production costs and the economy tips into recession.

Some Causes of the Current Recession:

Though an official recession has not yet been declared, the economy is clearly heading in that direction. A major cause is obviously evident in the real economic shock of the widespread disruption of global and domestic supply chains and direct damage to businesses across all industries, due to the Covid-19 epidemic and the public health response. Both the impact of the epidemic and the fear and uncertainty surrounding it are important.

But a major underlying cause is also the overextension of supply chains, the overinvestment in marginal business, and the razor-thin inventories and fragile business models that have all become the norm over the decade of extreme low interest rates and monetary policy by central banks everywhere, and especially the Federal Reserve, since the last recession. The deep distortions in business, investment, and consumer behavior, that by 2020 have all become thoroughly addicted to an endless flow of easy money, laid the groundwork for the economic devastation that is currently underway by leaving the economy with zero margin of resilience to buffer against negative economic shocks.

Leading indicators were already flashing warning signs in 2019, long before Covid-19.

This had become clear as early as 2018 and 2019, when widespread shortages of needed employees and generally tight labor market conditions came to a head and spurred the Fed to very slightly slow the expansion of money and credit. The stock market plunged and leading indicators such as the yield curve quickly began flashing warning signs of impending recession. As serious a challenge as Covid-19 and the associated lockdowns represent over recent months, the economic fallout has been years in the making. The economy was sitting on a powder keg, and Covid-19 was a match, he added.

Merry Christmas and Happy NewYear In Advance.

God Bless Nigeria.

Comr. Ekpegha T.

CEO / Publisher, Southsouthdaily.

Birthday Felicitation: Boukan Salutes Boss, RT Hon. Frank Pukon As He Clocks Plus One

Warri______ The member representing the youths of Warri South-West Constituency in Delta State Youth Parliament, Hon. Godwin Boukan has felicitated with his boss, Rt Hon. Frank Pukon on the occasion of his birth anniversary.

In a birthday message released on Wednesday 23rd December, 2020, Boukan described Hon. Pukon as a selfless leader who has impacted positively in the lives of many youths across the Niger Delta, especially ljaw nation. He said he never regretted working with an inspirational leader like Pukon, praying God to continue to bless him financially for him to render more helping hand to the needy in the society.

According to Boukan, said: "l am wishing happy birthday to a very wonderful boss who clocks plus one today. I’m grateful to work with a boss who treats me with love and respect. It is my hope that you continue to spread your wings and fly. May your heart know happiness today and all the days of your life.

I have many reasons to smile and be happy on this day because it is an occasion that commemorates the day the world was gifted with a remarkable being.

I am so privileged to have been given the opportunity to work under such a great and amazing leader like you, dear boss. I wish you the best in your endeavors as you celebrate this wonderful birthday and many more gracious years.

You have been such an inspirational leader to me. As you celebrate this wonderful day, it’s my prayer that God will open the gates of heaven and shower upon you unlimited blessings.

Regardless of what anyone says, in my eyes, you are a truly boss who stand by me through out my dark days.

May the Almighty God bless you with more years and wisdoms to pilots all your assignments on earth to humanity. Once again, happy birthday boss, and many happy returns sir, congratulations."

Signed:

Hon. Boukan Godwin

Member Representing Warri South West DSYP

Oromoni Wishes Gov. Okowa Merry Christmas, Urged Deltans To Ensure Clean Environment During The Yuletide

The Chairman Delta State Taskforce On Environment, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni has extended Christmas wishes to the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa Merry Christmas, charging Deltans to join hands with the state government in helping to maintain a clean and serene environment during the Yuletide.

Oromoni made the statement in a goodwill message released on Wednesday 23rd December, 2020 at Asaba, stressed that Deltans should celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ in a state of cleanliness, saying cleanliness is next to Godliness.

In his words, he said: "On behalf of myself and the members of the State Taskforce on Environment, I wish His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, his wife Dame Edith Okowa and the entire people of Delta State a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. I also wish the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Delta State who are members of my immediate political family the best wishes at this time".

Oromoni while harping on the need to ensure all round cleanliness across the state, charged Deltans not to dispose waste indiscriminately as it will cast a bad light on our cleanliness value.

According to him, "I want us to understand that Delta State belongs to us and those coming in at this yuletide season should see the best part of us in terms of clean environment. Please clean your surroundings and patronize the PSP services in order to dispose off your waste to government approved dump site. We cannot afford to continue to dispose waste indiscriminately in our environment", Oromoni stated.

Govt House Asaba Close Down As Warri South ljaws Protest For Ward Creation

Francis Tayor

Asaba_____ The seat of Delta State Government Asaba, was on Tuesday throne into commotion as angry Warri Ijaw youths stormed Government House to protest against what they described as deliberate oppression and exclusion of Warri Ijaws in the recent creation of Wards across the State.

The angry protesters blocked the Government house gate to demand for the creation of Ijaw political ward in Warri South Local Government Council.

The protesters carried placards of different inscriptions written, "Stop marginalization of WARRI Ijaws, Warri blongs to Ijaws, Itsekiris and Urhobo. "We want our ward, Governor Okowa, Governor Okowa, stop marginalizing the Ijaws in Warri South Council." Governor Okowa, we demand justice and fairness in Warri South, "the Ijaws in Warri will not tolerate any further intimidation, we need our ward.“

The angry Ijaw youths noted that Warri belongs to the Ijaws, Itsekiris and Urhobos, and that the political enslavement of the Ijaws must be rejected by all means necessary.

The protesting Ijaws however, called on His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, the Executive Governor of Delta State to urgently address the situation before it gets out of hand.

The angry Warri Ijaws added that the protest would continue until justice is done to the people of Warri Ijaws in Warri South Local government Council by creating a ward for them.

Monday, December 21, 2020

NDDC: Angry Ijaw Youths Block East-West Road Over Okon Appointment As Sole Administrator

…reject the appointment of Sole Administrator

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa____ Angry Ijaw youths on Monday blocked the East-West road in protest over the appointment of a Sole Administrator instead of a substantive board for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

The protesters marched at the strategic Mbiama-Yenagoa junction of the federal highway using trailer, trucks and other objects to barricade the road leaving commuters stranded for hours.

Not even the deployment of armed soldiers and anti-riot policemen in the area could deter the protesters.

Thousands of early morning travellers along the East-West road were stranded for hours following the angry protest by Ijaw Youths over the appointment Of Okon-Awka as NDDC Sole Administrator.

The protesting youths, arrived the East -West along the Mbiama axis at about 6.30am in protest against the appointment of Effiong Okon-Akwa, as the Interim Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.

Mr. Effiong Okon Akwa, who was appointed by President Mohammed Buhari last week, has provoked anger among stakeholders and Youths from the region who demanded the setting up of a substantive management board for the region.

Mr. Effiong Okon Akwa was the Ag. Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the Commission, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, and a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria before his appointment.

The protest on Monday, led Ebilade Ekerefe, Spokesman of IYC, the Chairman of the Central Zone of IYC, Comrade Inodu Clever and Treasurer of IYC accused the Minister of Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio of pocketing the region and playing politics with NDDC thereby undermining the region development for selfish gains .

Comrade Ebilade said “Niger Delta is not your personal estate ; you cannot pocket a region .We say no to the appointment of a sole administrator. Sole administrator is alien to NDDC act”.

The blockage has led to heavy traffic gridlock with travelers plying the route stranded .

Entertainment News: Niger Delta Music Star Jumbo Fizzy Drops New Album

Francis Tayor

One of the fastest growing Music Artists in Nigeria, particularly the heart of Niger Delta region, Johnson Sunday, with the stage name, ‘Jumbo Fizzy, a native of Oporoza Town in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State.

He has recently dropped a New Album, Titled “2009 Story”. Which is currently blowing wide in the Music Space.

The Niger Delta Music Star, who expressed his unimaginable joy and gratitude to God, for the marvellous works of his hands, and for the release of his New Album ” 2009 Story”.

Jumbo Fizzy during the conversation, asserted that, the Album which is currently making waves in the Music Industry. Is indeed one of it’s kinds. As much hardwork and dedication was put into it.

The Music Star further stated that, his kind of music is truly a rare kind. As it sorts to tell real time stories, even as it serves the purpose of entertaining his listeners.

Jumbo Fizzy also, highlighted that, his zeal and passion for good music knows no bound. Because it was a gift implanted in him by God Almighty.

Speaking further, the fast growing Music Artist also announced his official deal with the Pinaza Records, that will be concluded in a short while.

Note; Pinaza Records is one of the most renowned Record Labels in Niger Delta.

Haven stated all the above, the Talented Music Star informed our correspondent while on the conversation that, he is determined to drop great songs from time to time. With the sole aim of constantly keeping his fast growing stream of Fans and the general public engaged with real time stories and entertainment.

When asked during the conversation, what inspires him?. Jumbo Fizzy replied that, firstly, his inspiration comes from God, who always gives him insight and motivation to do great songs. Secondly, he said, he also draws his inspiration from real time happenings around him. As such, uses his music as a means to express his worries and that of others.

Jumbo Fizzy therefore assured his Fans that, aside that which is given to him by God. He will continue to draw inspiration from happenings around him, as well as stories of others. In order to bring to the fore, real time issues bothering on people, for the information of the public.

Fizzy as well, promised to drop great songs that will be body and soul awakening, even as his career moves higher.

Fizzy in the course of the conversation, hinted that, his kind of music is mainly to tell a story, as it also entertains his listeners. Pointing out that, majority of the musics today, are all about entertainment. As such, do not reflect any atom of morality. Neither do they pass any reasonable message to the listeners.

Speaking further, Jumbo stated that, unlike the days of the great Nigerian Music Legend, Fella Anikulapo Kuti. Majority of the current trend of music today, do not make any sense. As they are jam-packed with lots of meaningless and unrealistic lyrics.

In conclusion, the young talented Artist stated that, as a growing music Artist. He is determined to always put in his best to do good music. So as to keep his fans and the general public informed and entertained at all times.

2023 Guber: Delta North Indigenes Endorse Kenneth Gbagi for Governor

Francis Tayor

Lagos____ Foremost Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship aspirant for the Delta 2023 polls, Chief Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, got a resounding nod from Delta north indigenes resident in Lagos State.

They supported his ambition to succeed the incumbent goverrnor of the state, Dr. lfeanyi Okowa, affirming that they are solidly behind him in his legitimate quest to govern Delta state government house come 2023.

The Delta north residents in Lagos comprising of entrepreneurs, women, youths and Presidents General from the entire nine local governments of the senatorial district, said they are sure footed that Gbagi’s wealth of experience in the job and wealth creation are enough to earn him the number one position.

According to them, his capacity building sectors, as well as his unblemished personal integrity, legal and administrative dexterity coupled with his philantropist disposition, empathy for the less privileged, were veritable character traits the state badly needs at this point in time where the socio- economic indices need a time tested technocrat to be at the saddle.

This was the consensus in Lagos, penultimate weekend, at the conference Hall of the Radisson Blu Resorts, Victoria lsland, during a Gbagi Solidarity movement of stakeholders evening of Concerned Delta North Senatorial residents in Lagos.

The stakeholders evening of Concerned Delta Northerners, which was convened especially to rub minds on the way forward, was well attended, with speaker after speaker eulogizing the former minister of state for education and erstwhile Chair of the Legal Aid Council, for being an employer of labour and creator of enabling environment for businesses to thrive in Delta and beyond.

They decried the continuous neglect by the federal government, especially as it affects the oil and gas bearing communities of Delta north, lamenting the dearth of basic necessities such as potable water, access to education, motorable roads, electricity and employment opportunities among others.

They urged him not to be deterred in his quest of repositioning Delta’s economy through germane job creation, industrialization initiatives as well as prudence in the running of the affairs of state such that every component part of the state would benefit from rapid development and harmony when he is elected.

Responding, an elated Chief Kenneth Gbagi, thanked the Concerned Delta North residents in Lagos for their support and belief in his capacity to add value to their areas if given the opportunity to occupy Dennis Osadebay House, Asaba, come May 29th, 2023.

He pledged to always support the Okowa administration’s stronger Delta vision to it’s logical conclusion, adding that Deltans deserve someone who would build on Okowa’s legacies of rapid infrastructural development, job and wealth creation, as well as sustainable modules of security of lives and persons, to succeed him in 2023.

Gbagi said: “l can’t begin to adequately express my appreciation enough for your massive turn out to support my aspiration to govern the good people of Delta after the second term of our amiable and result oriented Governor, Senator lfeany Okowa, winds down on May 29th, 2023.

“I am overwhelmed with your show of solidarity and love and promise to use this as a further proof that our modest contributions to the economy of the state through job and wealth creation is recognized. Continue to pray with, and, for me and hopefully we shall all be part of history on May 29, 2023”.

Friday, December 18, 2020

Blackmail Video: Prophet Jeremiah Forgive Wanki, Godwin As The Duo Beg For Pardon

Chris Vic Churchill.

Warri_____ The duo of Mr. Wanki S Amos and Godwin Boukan has finally visited the founder/G.O. Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry Church lnt'l, Snr. Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin in order to beg for pardon as well as to confess over a Defamation of Character Video of herbalist which was been sponsored by JAY ISRAEL of South Africa and was published to blackmail the man of God, Which went viral on social media.

It would be recalled that the duo of Godwin Boukan and Amos Wanki were on the 1st of September, 2020 arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court, Ughelli for defamation of character and blackmail against Snr. Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin.

The duo had alleged that they were in possession of a video of the Prophet where he was linked to a false claim by a certain herbalist in an online video.

They had demanded the sum of 50 Million naira from the Prophet in order to destroy the false video in their possession, otherwise they’ll release it to the public. When the prophet refused to dance along with them over the blackmai threat, there was a trending news that his protocol officer Elder Godfrey Bondeyefa is the Herbalist just to ternish the name of Snr Prophet Jeremiah omoto fufeyin and his Ministry Christ MercyLand Delivrance ministry for refusing to pay them the wooping sum of 50million naira.

The Prophet been a man with open and kind heart welcome them as they came to confess and plead for Mercy.

Wanki Amos and Goodwin Boukan attempted to blackmail Snr, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin but they were exposed and was arraigned in Court which the kind hearted Prophet temper Justice with mercy by not letting them go to Prison.

Snr, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin is a Man of God who is well known all over the world for his humanitarian activities and general goodwill to mankind to elevate the oppressed from the shackles of Bondage and captivity.

Wanki S Amos and Goodwin Boukan pleaded for mercy to the Man of God, and that they came in person to confess thier evil plan against the Prophet.

They confessed of trying to blackmail the Prophet because of money, adding that nobody forced them to confessed. They needed peace because their evil did was troubling them.

Snr, Prophet Jeremiah omoto fufeyin when speaking noted that he has forgiven and withdraw defamation of character charges against Wanki S Amos and Godwin Boukan. He further warned blackmailers to desist from smearing the image of men of God with false allegations or else they will face the wrath of GOD.

While he also noted that they will likely not go unpunished, this is a big lesson to those people that intends to blackmail God's anointed men in the future to desist and repent before it is too late.

He adding that he has wholeheartedly forgiven Wanki S Amos and Godwin Boukani and they have been given an opportunity to prove to the world that they have transformed through their apology.

High point of the reconciliation meeting was when Snr Prophet Jeremiah omoto fufeyin rededicate the life of Mr. Wanki S Amos and Godwin Boukan to Christ after thier public confession.

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Fraudster Chuks Arrested As Prophet Jeremiah Debunks Assassination Attempt Claim

Fraudser Chuks Arrested As Prophet Jeremiah Debunks Assassination Attempt Claim

....Says Chuks Olie Sins Are After Him

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The General Overseer of Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministry (CMDM), Senior Prophet Omoto Jeremiah Fufeyin (aka Owomowomo) has described allegation of failed assasination attempt levelled against him by Mr. Chuks and his pastor as ridiculous and baseless, saying as a man of God, he would never take part of killing anybody because killing someone is a fatal sin against God’s commandment and humanity.

Chuks Olie evaded police arrest, using youths and members of his church during Sunday service to obstruct the police from carrying out their lawful duty over a petition Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministry reported against him, while he (Chuks) lied that he escaped assassination masterminded by me while he was in church for Sunday service.

“The good news is, the police later arrested him due to intelligent report after the drama in the church premises. He is currently in police custody. Now that he is arrested by the same police he claim to assassinate him. Let him tell the world how the same police he claim to assassinate him later arrested him.

As man of God, I can never think of encouraging evil let alone taking someone’s life which is against God’s commandment. My calling is to preach love and saves lives. So linking me to such assassination attempt is unbelievable and height of wickedness by someone which I have helped over the years.

Thank God, the police in Zone 5 Edo State has arrested him (Chuks Olie) over a petition against him by the church for fraud. Let Chuks tell the world the true story and those behind him for doing what he is doing.

According to the Senior Prophet, the trending fake video of Chuks Olie and his church pastor alleged against me as a failed assassination attempt was a concocted story and blatant lie from the pit of hell. His sins are after him.

“The Senior Prophet, who spoke through his Senior Special Assistant, Prophet Sunday Okuma noted that in 2014 one Chuks Olie came to Mercy Land Deliverance Ministry, when we were at our temporal site to apply for job as an engineer. The Church accepted him on trust as a project engineer at the Mercy City building construction and he was hired on direct labour.

Our Common Papa, Senior Prophet Jeremiah (aka Owomowomo) took him as personal brother and cared for him. But Chuks Olie with his dubious character was defrauding the church (Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministry) with huge millions through over invoicing and inflation of projects funds, running to millions of naira.

Due to substandard job on site with N115 million (One hundred and fifteen million) given to Mr. Chucks Olie for the building project which the Church (Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministry) provides blocks, yet nothing was seen as he continued to demand for more money, sensing foul play, “The church hired another private quantity surveyor to audit the works of Mr. Chuks Olie and to our greatest surprise we discovered on our private assessment of project funds, Mr. Chucks Olie has been duping the church (Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministry) over the years.

“The Church hired a private Quantity surveyor ( name withheld) to audit him. Mr. Chuk Olie connived with the church external auditor by confirming whatever fake financial record he gave to the church for approval for payment. The secret was exposed when our external auditor confessed to us on video tape that the church engineer, Chuks Olie has been defrauding the church over the years and that he was given commissions in every payment to cover him up.

When asked what brought the current assassination allegation? The Senior Prophet said, “Mr. Chucks Olie was invited before our external auditor and confronted on the said scam allegation. Chuks pleaded for forgiveness and agreed to pay back the extra on over-invoicing and inflated materials supplied to the church, running to millions of naira.

“Then after some times, Chuk’s Olie was no longer picking calls and disappeared. The church wrote petition to both the police and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest him and recover the church money from him.

“On Sunday 13th December, 2021, the police from Zone 5 Edo State traced Chuks Olie to one of the churches in Warri with one of the church vehicles where he worships, the youths and members of the church block the entrance and obstructed the police from arresting him as they were scared of being lynched for fear of the bitter #ENDSARS# protest experience. The youths of the church chased the policemen away who abandoned the vehicle the near the church for their safety, but they later arrested him due to intelligent report.

“The pastor of the church and Mr. Chuks Olie lied against me on a trending fake video that I, Prophet Omoto Jeremiah Fufeyin sent police assassins to kill Chuks that was repelled by the youths and members of the church which is not true. I repeat, the policemen went there for an arrest over a petition of fraud against Mr. Chuks Olie by the church and not to assasinate anybody.

“The claim that the policemen shot his car is totally false the policemen only ran away to avoid casualties. But to our greatest surprise the pastor of the church and Mr. Chuks in the trending video turned the story upside down by blackmailing me, saying I, Prophet Omoto Jeremiah hire policemen to assassinate Mr. Chuk’s in the fake trending video.

As men of God, we are to always say the truth and stand by the truth in whatever situation we find ourselves. Our calling is to save lives not to kill or destroy lives. I called on the pastor of the church to say the truth and rebuff the fake trending scandal video, “he said.

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Aggrieved Ward 17 PDP Aspirants Petition Takeme Over Imposition Of Younger Brother

Warri____ The bid to produce candidates for political parties for the 2021 local government area election in Delta state has led to chaos and disarray in the People's Democracy Party Ward 17 structures in Burutu local government area.

The PDP, Chairman, Delta south, Chief Julius Takeme has threatened to remove the Exco members who were part of the selection process saddled with the mandate to produce a candidate for the party in the Ward, if they do not accept and endorse his immediate younger brother, Hon. Spencer Takeme as a sole candidate over and above all other aspirants.

The imposition of his immediate younger brother, Hon. Spencer Takeme over and above all other aspirants has plunged the party hierarchy into irresistible fractions and disorder. The level of highhandedness exhibited by the Delta South, PDP, Chairman has spark reactions from leaders and party faithfuls, as he turns party affairs to family business.

In a petition cosigned by aspirants who contested for the Ward ticket, reveals that, instead of, to rejig the party, Chief Julius Takeme has turned an impunity monster thus turning party business to sole proprietorship as he uses position to coerce subordinates to sign and affirms his younger brother as a sole candidate of the Ward.

Chief Takeme needs no reminder being, the Chairman, PDP, Delta south does not give him the boastful impetus to override, and to impose personal interest over and above consensus decisions of other leaders. He should therefore, be sanctioned for the flagrant abuse of the powers conferred on him by the party.

At a time that, the party in it helms is looking out for an unbiased and impartial hands to champion its course of repositioning, Chief Takeme, left that orthodox assignment of repositioning unattended to, rather to get down to business of repositioning, he is chasing shadows thus tends to causing the party disarray.

If the task of repositioning as a political party is demanding of him, he should better resign and allow competent hand to take over its affairs so as to take the party to its eldorado now that it is day.

Part of it which read;

PETITION AGAINST CHIEF JULIUS TAKEME (SENATORIAL CHAIRMAN, DELTA SOUTH) OVER THE PERPETUATION OF ELECTORAL FRAUD AND ABUSE OF OFFICE: A CALL FOR A REMEDIATION

We, the undersigned, acting for ourselves and on behalf of our numerous supporters, as councillorship aspirants in Obotebe Ward 17 wish to register our displeasure over the shameful imposition of Hon. Spencer Takeme, by his immediate elder brother, Chief Julius Takeme, using his office as Senatorial Chairman, to the detriment of all of us.

As directed by the party leadership, Exco members and selected leaders converged at the residence of the Delta South Senatorial Chairman, Chief Julius Takeme, in order to harmonize and select/elect councillorship candidates for Wards 17 and 18, Burutu Local Government Area. While Rt. Hon. Franc Enekorogha led the group to amicably pick their candidate for Ward 18 without any rancor, the case was different for Ward 17, as the Senatorial Chairman singlehandedly imposed his non-performing immediate younger brother on the people. He did so by threatening to remove the Exco members saddled with the mandate to produce the candidate from the Exco, if they do not accept and endorse his immediate younger brother over and above all other aspirants as the candidate.

This action of the Senatorial Chairman has thrown the Ward into a serious disarray, as party members have threatened to decamp enmass if this ugly trend is not corrected with immediate effect.

The peace and security of Ward 17 is presently at risk, if the needful is not done urgently.

It will be recalled that, in the last Local Government Area elections, all the Aspirants stepped down for the Senatorial Chairman’s younger brother for Ward 17, while the Aspirant for Ward 18 stepped down for the Nephew of Rt. Hon. Franc Enekorogha, upon an understanding that the position will rotate in this election. Rt. Hon. Franc Enekorogha has honorably fulfilled his side of the bargain by telling his nephew to step down.

This action by Rt. Hon. Franc Enekorogha has brought peace in Ward 18 but Chief Julius Takeme has shamelessly and vehemently refused to honor the agreement that was reached in the last elections. To make matters worse, the said Hon. Spencer Takeme is not popular. He is the least qualified, to represent the people of Ward 17. His first tenure registered the worst form of representation as his impact was only negatively felt by the people.

In view of the aforesaid, we demand as follows;

1) Let the name of Hon. Spencer Takeme be dropped as he was not properly selected.

2) All leaders and Exco members should be freely allowed to vote for a candidate of their choice under the supervision of an unbiased umpire.

3) Chief Julius Takeme should be sanctioned for the flagrant abuse of the powers conferred on him by the party.

4) Rt. Hon. Franc Enekorogha should be commended for the display of leadership and holding strictly unto the Gentle Man agreement that was reached in the last election.

We trust that the party leadership is capable of treating this case with all sense of fairness and justice.

Signed:

Comr. Timi Bougha

Comr. Andawei Okou

Comr. Christopher Bebenaghan

Comr. Samisco Okpe

We anticipate that this petition will receive the attention it deserves.

Long Live PDP

Long Live Delta State

Long Live Burutu LGA

Long Live Obotebe

IPA Congratulates Hon. Ellington As He Bags Doyen Of Civil Society Award

The Ijaw Political Alliance congratulate her principal, Hon Ellington Bakumor, SA to Delta State Governor, Sen. Gov. Ifeanyi Author Okowa on Political matters on his well deserved award: An Award of Recognition For Social Justice , Human Rights and for Pan Africanism, and for been a Strong inspiration to Young people In the Niger delta Region . Been Awarded by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Civic Engagement and Civil Society Activist Rex Ekuigbo Anighoro in Asaba.

We only know of few young people that have been able to inspire others to achieve greatness. Hon. Ellington Bakumor is one of those people. Your drive and passion are so infectious and we at the Ijaw Youth Political Alliance are proud of you sir , this is well Deserved and we know this is the beginning.

Signed

Comrade Polokowei Preye

Acting Secretary

Ijaw Political Alliance

Monday, December 14, 2020

Ezekiel Kagbala Calls for Clean Environment in Delta, Urges LG Chairmen to Support Okowa

Kagbala Calls for Clean Environment in Delta, Urges LG Chairmen to Support Okowa

Human rights activist with the Center for Human Rights and Public complaints, CHRPC, Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala

has called on local government Chairmen in Delta state so support the Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, in the area of providing a cleaner and aesthetic environment in the state.

Speaking with newsmen on Monday in Asaba, the

Activist noted that Delta state could be cleaner if local government Chairmen takes environmental sanitary seriously.

He reiterated that the chairmen should be willing to support the state government by giving back to the people the benefit of a clean healthy aesthetic environment adding that monthly environmental sanitation is not enough.

Governor Okowa has done credibly by ensuing that his government operate an open door government for many to participate. However, little has been done to achieved clean cities in the state.

Kagbala further urged the various local government Chairmen to create awareness programs and inform Deltans not to dispose of waste wherever they feel like, particularly in the cities.

Onduku Visits Prophet Jeremiah, Renders Apology, Commends Bounanaowei, Yangaboy, Andabofa, Others For Peace Restoration

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ An online news Publisher in Delta State, and the CEO Niger Delta Mirror News Online,, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku, has finally visited the founder/G.O. Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry Church lnt'l, Snr. Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin in order to render face to face unreserved apology over a Defamation of Character story he published against the man of God.

In a reconciliation meeting held on Monday 14th December, 2020 with the prophet at Mercy City Effurun near Warri, Onduku also commended Gen. Godday Smith a.k.a. king of the forest (Bounanaowei), Chief. Stanley Yangabouy (the Amananaowei of Odimodi), Hon. Comrade Daniel Pere Ezekiel (SSA Security to Delta State Governor), Hon Comrade. Austin Ozobo (SA Political Matters to Governor Okowa), Barr. Preye Onduku, Chief. Akpowaide Etimigba, Gen. Andabofa Opunama, Double Chief. Joseph Eseimokumo, Chief. Boro Lala, CSO Alegbe, Engr. Harrison Edoukumo, Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala, Comrade Jerome Demebide, Mrs. Ayanemibo Lyon among other well meaning ljaw sons in their timely intervention to amicably settled the differences between the man of God and the online publisher.

It would be recalled that Onduku was arrested and detained at zone 5 Benin on the 3rd-8th of December, 2020 over alleged bribe publication he made against the man of God. Having granted bail from detention, it took the intervention of the above mentioned names to plead with the man of God to forgive Onduku over the Defamation of Character publication.

In an solidarity statement with his associates, Oyinbi who is also the President of Concerned Citizens for Izon-ebe Development (CCFID) said "As a high ranking man of God he was not expected to indulged himself in Court cases against his fellow brothers, rather he is supposed to pray for forgiveness, repentance and probably deliver whoever that is possessed with contrary spirit".

This statement which went viral on social media became offensive to The Man of God who is well known for his humanitarian activities and general goodwill.

The prophet in acceptance speech noted that he has forgiven and withdraw defamation of character charges against Onduku. He further warned blackmailers to desist from smearing men of God with false allegations, adding that he has wholeheartedly forgiven Oyinbi and give him the opportunity to prove to the world that he has transformed through the public apology.

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Senate Slams 10million Fine On Nigeria Police For Killing Uniport Undergraduate

Francis Tayor

The Senate has indicted the Nigeria Police Force for allegedly killing a final year student of the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Chinedu Obi, and mandated the police

authorities to pay to his family N10m as compensation.

Obi, who was arrested on July 19, 2019 after a disagreement with a female phone seller for alleged assault, died in controversial circumstances in police custody, after being denied access to family members and medical care.

In a petition to the Senate by the counsel to the family, Omemiroro Ogedegbe, disclosed that the deceased went to Otta, Ogun State to visit his friend when he met his untimely death.

While testifying before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition, Ogedegbe said the deceased did not resist arrest contrary to police officer’s claim.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Ogbadu Aliyu, claimed that the deceased was arrested, detained and later granted bail and that after his release, he went back to the woman and started beating her and even tried to throw her from a story building.

Aliyu said the deceased, who was rearrested, became violent and tried to demobilise an officer, who shot him on his buttock instead of his legs.

But Ogedegbe, who disagreed with the presentation, stated that the deceased was shot from behind in the right buttock, “which meant that it was not the officer that shot him from behind.

“That all entreaties by the deceased who was in the pool of his own blood to speak with his father were rebuffed by the officers of the NPF who allowed him to die before taking him to Otta General Hospital.

“That the police officers lied as the deceased neither committed an offence, resisted arrest, nor armed at the point of his arrest.”

In the report presented to plenary, Chairman, Senate Committee, Ayo Akinyelure (Ondo Central), said the offence of assault alleged by the phone seller was not a capital offence and should not have led to the suspect’s arrest and handcuff.

He said: “The police officers did not handle the matter professionally and therefore, the force is culpable in the death of Obi.”

The Senate condemned the action of the police for the unprofessional manner it handled the civil matter between the phone seller and the late Obi.

At a session presided over by Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, the lawmakers urged the police to arrest the police officer who shot the late Obi for prosecution, according to the laws of the land.

2011 Bonga Oil Spill: Victims Wins Case Against Shell Group In United Kingdom

Bonga Oil Spill: Victims Wins Case Against Shell Group In United Kingdom

Francis Tayor

The 2011 Bonga spill victims which have been pursuing legal means to actualize their quest to effect compensation to them under the aegis of Oil Spill Initiative Vanguard in a suit number HT -2017 -000383 and HT-2020 -143 Bonga Oil Spill, December 20th, 2011 against Shell Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STATSCO) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCO) have won the second round of the legal battle against SHELL the oil giant in the United Kingdom.

The Oil Spil Victims official message stated that Shell Bonga Field Operations which discharged over 40, 000 barrels of crude oil into the Atlantic ocean terminated the fishing activities of over 170, 000, fisher men and women, while 450 communities between Delta and Bayelsa state were negatively impacted as a result of the pollution.

The Group noted in their assertions that an area in the sea measuring over a distance of 185km along the Nigeria Coastal line was deserted by fishermen dew to the unbearable effect of the pollution, even as

farm lands and vegetation were contaminated across board in the affected area in Delta and Bayelsa state.

Mr. Harrison Jalla the Executive Director of Oil Spill Victims Initiative Vanguard (OSPIVV) who disclosed this information in a press conference held at Tebulous Hotel Ekpan Warri Delta State on wednesday 9th December, 2020 pointed our that OSPIVV is an NGO dedicated to the pursuit of the rights of victims and communities affected by oil spill hazards, gas flaring and to ensure transparency and accountability in the extractive industries in Nigeria.

Harrison Jalla the Group Executive during the media interactive session told newsmen that the battle for OSPIVV to ensure that the victims are compensated has been on since 21st of September 2017, when the Group took the legal action Johnson and Steller Solicitors.

He however hinted for reasons not disclosed that the former lawyers Johnson and Steller Solicitors are now replaced by Rosenblatt Limited, a reputable oil and law firm based in Saint Andrew East Central London.

The Group Executive while disclosing that the journey to final destination for the victim's dream of compensation is yet to be realised legally he, explained : " Having scaled the first and second hurdles, were judgement has been delivered in favour of OSPIVV, we still have one more protective claim pending in suit No HT -2020 -000143 filed on the 23rd of April 2020.

However, he expressed optimism that the next phase of legal battle will still turn out to be positive in favour of OSPIVV just like the first two instances, because the Group have iron cast alibis which the judges of the earlier courts relied on to deliver judgement in favour of the spill victims.

According to Mr. Jalla the OSPIVV Executive, the SHELL Group threw everything in the ring to contest the jurisdiction of the English Court to entertain the matter since 2017 just to ensure that they evade payment to the spill victims and the affected communities.

He added : " God being a Man of justice prevailed as the judgement handed down by the Hon. Justice Stuart Smith on the 2nd of march 2020 in the English court assumed jurisdiction and ruled in favour of OSPIVV , lndividuals and Community Claimants in the matter."

Speaking further he remarked: " l am glad to inform you that we are moving closer to end of the tunnel with a silver lining , our case has since been heard on the 19th of November 2020 in a case management session by both parties under a new Judge , Hon.Justice Mrs, O' FARRELL which outlined how the matter will progress in the main trial.

The Group Executive while making his submition stressed that the on going action is to compell the Shell Group and its subsidiaries to do the clean up , rectification, Restoration , compensation and payment of damages occasioned by the negative impact of December 20th 2011 spill.

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

How Will John Oguma Feel If His Own Innocent Children Are Dancing Half-Naked ln Public?

How Will John Oguma Feel If His Own Innocent Children Dancing Half-Naked ln Public?

*-By Zik Gbemre*

*ON CHIEF JOHN OGUMA’S REPORTED ACT OF PUBLIC INDECENT EXPOSURE OF YOUNG HALF-NAKED GIRLS – A CONTRAVENTION OF THE LAW AND PUBLIC IMMORALITY THAT SHOULD NOT BE ENCOURAGED*

I was greatly appalled, disgusted and angry at the same time when I saw pictures online of Chief John Oguma, a PDP Chieftain in Ughelli South LGA of Delta State, spraying money on topless half-naked young girls that were made to dance at the funeral ceremony of his mother in-law (mother to his second wife), on Saturday 5th December 2020 , in what can best be described as a public shame and indecent exposure that is alien to our culture, being exhibited by an elder and public figure in the society. For the sake of the poor innocent young girls and their future, I have decided to attach only the cropped picture of Chief John Oguma, and the defaced picture of the girls whom he made to kneel down before him as they danced half naked to his disgusting delight, while he was spraying money on them. This act of indecent dressing, which vicariously was induced by Chief John Oguma, is absolutely wrong on every side, and it saddens me more that even the people that were around the said ceremony, did not see anything wrong with this, as some of them were also seen taking pictures of these vulnerable young girls that were made to dance naked before them.

The Organizers of the said ceremony, and Chief John Oguma apparently capitalized on the poverty level of the young girls’ dances, whom Oguma brought to Ogbe-Udu, Udu LGA of Delta State at the said funeral ceremony of his mother in-law, to have made them to dance half-naked before them and the public.

What is more a serious issue that should not be tolerated, is the fact that the said pictures of the half-naked indecently exposed young girls’ dancers at a funeral ceremony, to my mind, contravenes Section 30 (2) of the Bill passed in this regard by the Delta State House of Assembly, and signed into law on 7th July 2020 by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. The section reads: “A person who, with intent to embarrass or humiliate another person whether for a real or perceived wrong, strips that other person naked, completely or partially, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a term of 3 years imprisonment or to a fine not exceeding N500,000.00 or both.”

Even a Seminar reportedly organized by the Delta State Governor’s wife, on Child Molestation, is also clearly contravened by this show of shame by Chief John Oguma. And as noted by well-meaning Deltans, this act by Chief John Oguma, making young girls dance naked in public, is repugnant to natural justice, equity and good conscience. He capitalized on the poverty of the innocent citizens whom the Delta State Government has impoverished and made vulnerable, to carry out this act in a bid to satisfy what may be described as pedophile tendences and demonic lust. This is nothing but a show of shame!

Beyond what the law says, let us bear in mind that these are young innocent girls and children of poor parents in Delta State, and also future wives of some men and future mothers of unborn children. These young girls were born the same way John Oguma’s children were born. How will Chief John Oguma feel if his own innocent children are lured or enticed with money to come to dance naked in the public in this 21st century, and someone is spraying them money? Should a politician of Oguma’s repute, capitalize on the poverty of others to abuse innocent young girls in the public and he is happy and comfortable about it as he satisfies himself by spraying the half-naked girls’ money? Was John Oguma rewarding these girls for dancing half-naked? How will John Oguma feel if his own innocent children should dance half-naked? The recently passed law in Delta State should be applied in this case.

Zik Gbemre.

December 8, 2020

*We Mobilize Others To Fight For Individual Causes As If Those Were Our Causes*

Rejoinder: Disregard The Publication On Prophet Jeremiah Pays Otuaro #400, 000 00 To Kill Blackmail Video Against Boukan, Wanki

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The general public is hereby urged to disregard the earlier publication on this platform as regards to the story titled' Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin pays the younger brother to the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Mr. Bullet Otuaro with the sum of four hundred thousand naira (#400,000 00) in order to withdraw the blackmail video case he instituted against Godwin Boukan and Amos Wanki.

The management and staff of NDM News Xclusive is deeply sorry and express her sincere apology to the G.O. Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry Church, Snr. Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin and Mr. Bullet Otuaro for the misinformation of the general public.

And that our reporter Mr. Francis Tayor was misinformed by the accused persons Godwin Boukan and Amos Wanki about the outcome of the Out of Court settlement meeting between Prophet Omoto Fufeyin and the both families of the accused persons over the blackmail video against the man of God.

And that Snr. Prophet Omoto Fufeyin never bribe or pay Mr. Bullet Otuaro four hundred thousand naira (#400, 000 00) in order to withdraw or kill the said alleged blackmail video case against the man of God.

Rather, Mr. Bullet Otuaro voluntarily avail himself as a good Samaritan so as to put to an end the court case between the accused persons and the G.O. of Mercyland Deliverance Ministry Church.

However, the CEO/Publisher NDM News Xclusive, Comrade Charlse Oyinbi Onduku hereby wholeheartedly apologise to the man of God that he is deeply sorry for the wrong publication that has affected his reputation.

Hence, " I do promise the man of God not to do any wrong publication against him in the future. I thank the man of God for his mercy and forgiveness towards me as regards to the said publication. May God continue to bless and use the man of God to save more souls for Christ all over the world, Onduku stated."

Once again, we are sincerely sorry to Snr. Prophet Omoto Fufeyin and Mr. Bullet Otuaro for the wrong information about their reputable character to the public. The general public should disregard the former publication against the duo.

Signed: Comrade Oyinbi Onduku, CEO/Publisher

NDM News Xclusive

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Disregard The Earlier Publication On Prophet Jeremiah Pays Otuaro #400, 000 00 To Kill Blackmail Video Against Boukan, Wanki

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The general public is hereby urged to disregard the earlier publication on this platform on Tuesday 1st of December, 2020 as regards to the story titled' Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin pays the younger brother to the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Mr. Bullet Otuaro with the sum of four hundred thousand naira (#400,000 00) in order to withdraw the blackmail video case he instituted against Godwin Boukan and Amos Wanki.

Rather, Mr. Bullet Otuaro voluntarily avail himself as a good Samaritan so as to put to an end the court case between the accused persons and the G.O. of Mercyland Deliverance Ministry Church.

Once again, we are deeply sorry to Snr. Prophet Omoto Fufeyin and Mr. Bullet Otuaro for the wrong information about their reputable character to the public. The general public should disregard the former publication against the duo.

Signed:

Management

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DSIEC Fixes 6th March, 2021 For LGA Polls, Orders Political Parties To Conduct Primaries Within December

DSIEC Fixes 6 March, 2021 For LGA Polls, Orders Political Parties To Conduct Primaries Within December

The Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC, has fixed March 6, 2021 as date for the general local government election in the state.

This was disclosed on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at a meeting of the commission with political parties and stakeholders in the state in Asaba.

Speaking at the forum, DSIEC Chairman, Chief Mike Ogbodu stated that pre-election activities will commence immediately with party primaries to hold from 7th December to 31st December, 2020.

He further announced that 34 new wards have been created in the state as part of the recent delineation exercise which brings the total number of DSIEC wards in the state to 500.

According to Chief Ogbodu, “The purpose of this meeting is to publicly make known, the date fixed by the Commission for the conduct of the 2021 Local Government Council General election; issue election Guidelines and Timetable, as well as the schedule of activities for the conduct of the election.

“Going by this public notice, therefore, pre-election activities will commence immediately as we are poised to beefing up our preparedness capabilities by the day.

“We will further use this platform to urge our esteemed stakeholders including the various registered political parties in the State, their leaders and teeming supporters; the media, market women, NGOs and CSOs, security agencies and the electorate to give us the musch needed support as we embark on the journey of delivering a free, fair, credible and generally accepted election come 6th March, 2021.”

He assured of transparency with the political parties and smooth working relationship with the state Inter-Party Advisory Council.

In their different responses, Chairmen of political parties in the state called for a free and fair election, urging DSIEC to provide a level playing ground for all candidates and parties.

Oke Idawane, State chairman, Social Democratic Party, SDP, tasked DSIEC to play by the rule and avoid the temptation of shifting the election date. He further called for peace amongst members of the political parties.

The state secretary, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Obi Nzete, also sued for peace and lauded DSIEC for being a credible umpire even as he asked the Commission to maintain same in forth coming election.

Chairman, Delta IPAC, Emeke Bidokwu urged DSEIC to always partner with them inorder to reach the grassroots with needed information.

Present at the meeting which held at the Exco Hall of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, Asaba, include; officials of the DSEIC, representatives of security agencies, media organisations and other stakeholders