COVID-19: Delta Government imposes fresh curfew from 10:pm-4:am Daily

COVID-19: Delta Government imposes fresh curfew from 10:pm-4:am Daily 

Delta Government on Friday announced a fresh curfew in the state as part of measures to check resurgence of COVID-19 pandemic nationwide. 

Secretary to the State Government, Mr Chiedu Ebie, who announced this in a statement, said that the curfew was from 10 p.m. - 4 a.m. daily and would commence on Jan. 29, 2021. 

He called on residents of the state to comply with the restriction in the interest of public health, adding that security agencies had been directed to fully enforce the directives. 

 "It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly Deltans and residents in the State, that as a result of the rising incidence of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic currently being experienced in the country, the Delta State Government will commence the enforcement of the nationwide COVID-19 curfew imposed by the Federal Government from 10 p.m - 4 a.m daily with effect from Friday, 29th January, 2021. 

"In view of this, the State Government wishes to reiterate that the guidelines earlier issued on the closure of night clubs across the state still subsists and should be complied with. 

"In the same vein, government wishes to restate the standard COVID-19 protocols for the guidance of all and these include: 

"Wearing of face masks in public places; avoiding crowded places; physical distancing; regular hand washing with soap and water or use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer. 

"Deltans, residents and owners/operators of public places and establishments are strongly advised to comply with these directives as there shall be strict enforcement by security agencies in line with the Federal Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Protection Regulations 2021 signed into effect by the President Muhammadu Buhari on 26th January, 2021."

Oromoni Condoles with Delta State Governor on demise of his father

Oromoni Condoles with Delta State Governor on demise of his father 

Th Delta State Taskforce Chairman on Environment, Honorable Sylvester Oromoni has Commiserated with the first family of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeayin Okowa on the death of his father, Sir Arthur Okorie Uzoma Okowa, popularly called AOU the Okpara-Uku of Owa-Alero.

In a statement, the state Taskforce Chairman said the news of the death of Sir Okowa was unexpected at this time.  "I received with shock the news of the passing on of Sir Okowa, l commiserate with the immediate and extended family over this great loss of a Statesman whose contributions has helped shape the success of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa". 

Continuing, Oromoni described Pa Arthur Okowa as a rare gem whose fatherly advise and prayers to His Excellency Governor Ifeanyi Okowa will be greatly missed. 

He described Late Pa Okowa as a man who displayed the fear of GOD and precipitated  a positive impact on his children and everyone that come in contact with him, particularly, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa. 

We will miss him dearly, May his gentle soul rest In Perfect Peace, he concluded.

Just-ln: Governor Okowa Of Delta State Loses Father, Sir. Arthur Okorie To Death

Just-ln: Governor Okowa Of Delta State Loses Father, Sir. Arthur Okorie To Death

Sir Arthur Okowa, the father of the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa is dead.

According to The Union Nigeria, the patriarch died at the Federal Medical Centre Asaba at 87 years after brief medical complications.

Arthur Okowa was born in 1932 in Owa Alero, Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State.

The demise has not been officially confirmed by the family.

The death is coming barely hours after the news of the death of Majority Leader of the the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Tim Owhefere.

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Mulade Salutes Buhari Over Appointment Of New Service Chiefs, Calls For Restructuring Of Nigeria

Salutes Buhari Over Appointment Of New Service Chiefs, Calls For Restructuring Of Nigeria

..... Says Now is Best Time to Do So

Francis Tayor

Abuja_____ A Niger Delta born development activist and peace advocate, Chief (Comrade) Sheriff Mulade has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari, and Nigerians for the appointment of the new service chiefs, noting that it will put an end to agitations from the people of the need to rejig the security apparatus of the Nation. He also joined other stakeholders in Nigeria to call for the urgent restructuring of the country following the mismanagement of the nation’s resources, as well as the endless marginalization of the South-South Region of the country. 

Addressing newsmen in Abuja on the issue, Chief Mulade who is the National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, an NGO, said the calls for restructuring by politicians, religious and ethnic groups in parts of the country, especially in recent times, show that restructuring is the only solution to the Nigeria's problems.  

Speaking on the role of the Niger Delta in national development, Chief Mulade, the Ibe-Sorimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta State, said the region is the main economic live wire of Nigeria by virtue of its crude oil and gas productions which earn the Nation huge financial incomes. He, however, lamented the utter neglect of the oil and gas rich region in terms of infrastructure, health, road construction, economic and human empowerment, as well as security and education, amongst others.

Chief Mulade, a front-line development advocate politician in Warri South West LGA of Delta State, expressed sadness over the high level of political marginalization of the Niger Delta people, many of whom are qualified to work for the growth and development of Nigeria but are unfortunately not included in the present adminstration, and are rather ridiculed when making suggestions for nation building.

While commending President Muhammadu Buhari for his proactiveness towards tackling the Insecurity challenges, especially with the appointment of the new service chiefs, he however noted that restructuring is part of the developmental agenda of the All Progressive Congress ( APC ), as a party. It was also one of the main reasons the people voted the party to power in the first place. Mulade charge the presidency to listen to the voices of the people and restructure the country now before it is too late. Chief Mulade said the call is necessitated by the rise in the spate of insecurity across the Nation.

Just-ln: President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs, Sack Buratai, Sadique, Others

Just-ln: President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs, Sack Buratai, Sadique, Others

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the immediate resignation of the Service Chiefs, and their retirement from service.

Those involved are the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin; Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas; and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar.

President Buhari thanks the outgoing Service Chiefs for what he calls their “overwhelming achievements in our efforts at bringing enduring peace to our dear country,” wishing them well in their future endeavours.

The new Service Chiefs are: Major-General Leo Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff; Major-General I. Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff; Rear Admiral A.Z Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff; and Air-Vice Marshal I.O Amao, Chief of Air Staff.

The President congratulates the new Service Chiefs, and urges them to be loyal and dedicated in the discharge of their responsibilities.

Femi Adesina

Special Adviser to the President

(Media and Publicity)

January 26, 2021

Taskforce pulls down illegal structures along Enerhen, Udu in Delta

Taskforce pulls down illegal structures along Enerhen, Udu in Delta

....lssues 3Days Ultimatum to traders in Udu, Jigbale Markets to vacate shops under high tension

Following the directives of Delta State Governor, His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa to keep Delta state clean and safe, operatives of the State Taskforce on Environment on monday, demolished illegal structures, containerised shops at Enerhen junction, along Udu road areas of the state.

Speaking during the demolition exercise, the Chairman of the state taskforce, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni disclosed that the demolition was sequel to an earlier ‘Removal Order’ by the government served on owners/occupants of those illegal shanties based on series of complaints by motorists and pedestrians of frequent traffic jam along the road as result of street trading activities, stressing that no trader is allowed to shade on public walkways as well as on top drainage system.

He explained that after the expiration of the Removal Order, the government was magnanimous enough to add 21days grace to remove their belongings and vacate the entire area, but unfortunately some stubborn traders refused to comply with the directive.

According to Oromoni, “These shanties and illegal structures are defacing the beauty of the city of warri and its environs, saying the Delta state government will not tolerate such nuisance across the state.

He therefore, urged members of the public to support the government to make the environment clean and safe for all Deltans, the statement adds.

However, the state taskforce had issued three days ultimatum to traders in Udu, Jigbale market to remove their shops under high tension and on top drainage system within the speculated time, so as to avoid government force on demolition of their properties.

Fulani Quit Notice: Group Defends New Oyo Commissioner Of Police, Onadeko From Ethnic Bias

Fulani Quit Notice: Group Defends New Oyo Commissioner Of Police, Onadeko From Ethnic Bias

Daniel Dafe, Abraka

A group in the Southwest region of Nigeria, Egbe Omo Oduduwa Women League, has defended the new Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mrs. Ngozi Onadeko, for her bravery, professionalism and competence in handling the security challenges in the state amidst the quit notice handed to Fulani herders in Ibapara axis of Oyo state, saying that she has demonstrated lots of professional and unbiased acumen in carrying out her duties so far. 

The President General of the Women League, Deacon Iyabo Abosede, in a statement released in Ibadan, extolled the professional virtues of CP Ngozi Onadeko who hails from the Igbo speaking South East but married to a Yoruba man.

The statement said that “by law and tradition, the CP is a Yoruba lady by marriage and thus has no business with the outlawed indigenous People of Biafra IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who wants to taint the sterling records of CP Onadeko through his unfounded campaign in Sahara Reporters and other online media platforms.

The group said: "We are firmly in support of CP Ngozi Onadeko’s competence to bring peace and justice to the good people of Oyo state and indeed the South West people who are faced with dire security challenges.”

Egbe Omo Oduduwa Women League warned the likes of Nnamdi Kanu to rather than promote ethnic division, a situation that already has plunged Nigeria into a state of chaos to desist from such acts henceforth.

“This is a time when we should rather focus on what unites us rather than what divides us. The situation in Oyo State looks under control. The CP needs our support and not unnecessary jabs to set apart ethnic groups,” the statement added.

According to the statement, “Kanu’s statement asking her to flaunt the order from the Inspector-General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, for the immediate arrest of Igboho and threatening to deal with her family in Igbo land, depicts him as an enemy of Nigeria.”

Recall that Kanu had advised the new Commissioner of Police to resign from her position, saying she was strategically appointed to foment regional enmity.

“We have no doubt that she will handle the issue the best way possible,” the statement concluded.

Meanwhile, on Sunday, Onadeko in a statement by CSP. Fadeyi Olugbenga, noted that the actions of Sunday Igboho led to the recent clashes between Fulani herdsmen in the area and the host community of Igangan. 

She however warned that nobody will be allowed to cause further breakdown of law and order while an investigation has been launched to determine details of the Igangan incident and bring perpetrators to justice.

Just-ln: Uvwie Monarch Abe 1st Ban 'Deve' Collection ln His Kingdom

Just-ln: Uvwie Monarch Abe 1st Ban 'Deve' Collection ln His Kingdom

Francis Tayor

Warri___ The Ovie of Uvwie kingdom, Abe The First has reiterated the ban on development fee collection popularly known as “deve” in Uvwie kingdom of Delta State.

The monarch made the statement while proclaiming that Ugborijo is not an autonomous community in his kingdom.

The proclamation by the traditional ruler averted what would have caused a crisis in the kingdom.

The Uvwie monarch restated that collection of development levy popularly known as “deve” is prohibited in line with the Delta State government law known as Delta State Public and Private Properties Protection Bill 2018.

While addressing administrative Units Heads, Chiefs and people of Ugboroke administrative unit, the Ovie of Uvwie said that he had created 9 administrative units for administrative convenience and to attract development to the kingdom.

He commended the Chief Sunday Agbugbu led committee for the reports and recommendations in solving the controversies surrounding the placement of Ugborijo into one of the administrative units in the kingdom.

The Uvwie monarch then gave approval and recognition of Ugborijo as a community in Ugboroke administrative units and charged all the leaders and traditional chiefs to promote peaceful relationship amongst themselves, stressing that peace advocacy remains his main agenda for accelerated development.

In his response, the Unuevworo of Ugboroke administrative unit, Chief Dennis Omovie commended the Ovie of Uvwie for his swift intervention in restoring peace pledging to carry everyone along particularly the Ugborijo community.

New Delta Initiative Urges Gov. Okowa to Attract Investors, Economic Opportunities to Delta State

New Delta Initiative Urges Gov. Okowa to Attract Investors, Economic Opportunities to Delta State

Asaba_____ A Nigerian based Development advocacy group, New Delta Initiative has appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State to Attract investors and Economic opportunities to the  State.

In a statement made on Friday by the Coordinator in Asaba, Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala noted that creating a conducive environment for companies to return to the state is key to attracting investors and boosting the economic fortunes of the state.

Ezekiel Kagbala noted that the state will be attractive for investors if the government create durable infrastructures.

He said, "24 hours electricity, good roads, bridges drinking water Clean Environment, aesthetic environment and street lights will breed life in Delta cities as Modern infrastructure remains a basic need in Delta State.

"It will be near impossible for Investors to invest in a state with dilapidated infrastructures of bad roads, pitch darkness and poorly trained human capital". 

"Investors Cannot invest where there are poor economic prospects, high rate of unemployed youths that could create insecurity if not well managed".

"Delta State Government should do more, redouble efforts and restore the lost industrial and economic glory of the state"

PTI Accident: Oromoni Condoles With Bereaved Families, Calls For Ban On Keke Plying Highways

PTI Accident: Oromoni Condoles With Bereaved Families, Calls For Ban On Keke Plying Highways

The Chairman Delta State Taskforce on Environment, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni has condoled with the families of the woman and her baby who lost their lives in a fatal Keke accident at PTI junction Effurun, in Uvwie Local Government Area of the state.

The sad fatal accident occurred on Wednesday 20th January, 2021 at PTI junction Effurun, when a tipper break failed the driver and ran into a Keke Napep carrying the woman and her daughter killing them on the spot.

Oromoni decried the incident as very unfortunate and recklessness on the part of drivers, charging Deltans to accept the ban of Keke Napep plying federal highways. He stated that if Keke are banned from plying federal highways, it will drastically reduce road crashes. 

According to him,  " the sad news of the death of a woman and her daughter in a rather bizarre circumstance in Warri on Wednesday is quite unfortunate and disheartening. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and equally use this medium once again to call on Deltans, especially Keke Napep operators to accept the ban on Keke plying federal highways. Keke are free to ply within streets and run town services but not highways. That will help to reduce the nature of such fatal accidents on our highways, Oromoni stated."

He therefore, called on Deltans to cooperate with the policies of Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa led government in order to protect lives and properties in the state," the statement adds.

Gov. Diri Of Bayelsa State To Inaugurate Projects In Delta On Feb 2_Augoye

Gov. Diri Of Bayelsa State To Inaugurate Projects In Delta On Feb 2_Augoye

Francis Tayor

Delta State Government on Thursday announced that it would on Feb. 2, 2021, inaugurate completed road and school projects in Warri and Effurun.

In continuation of his statewide projects inauguration programme, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta will on February 2, inaugurate two roads and schools in Warri and Uvwie Local Government Areas of the state.

The Commissioner for Works, Chief James Augoye, disclosed this to newsmen shortly after inspecting the projects in company with his Basic and Secondary Education counterpart, Mr Patrick Ukah.

The roads for inauguration, according to Augoye, are the double-carriage Ubeji road, Access road from NPA Expressway to Warri Refinery while the schools are Army Day Secondary School, Effurun and Ighogbadu Secondary School, Warri.

He said that Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa would inaugurate the projects at the invitation of Okowa, adding the 4.5-kilometre Ubeji road was constructed by Ark Marine Engineering Limited.

“It is fully completed though with minor maintenance which the contractor will carry out from Monday next week because we intend to inaugurate that road on Feb. 2.

“His Excellency is inviting the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, to inaugurate the Ubeji road and the access road from NPA to Warri Refinery, which is also completed and awaiting road markings which will commence tomorrow and will be completed within three days.

“It’s a very good job they did for us and we are very happy about it.

“Governor Okowa believes that Deltans should benefit from his administration in spite of the challenges that go with the COVID-19 pandemic,’’ he said.

Augoye said that the projects were economically viable, adding that the first one was a link to Warri Refinery and Petrochemicals Company while the Ubeji road connected five oil tank farms.

On his part, Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Patrick Ukah, said that Army Day Secondary School was one of the 12 model secondary schools embarked upon by the previous administration in the state.

He said Governor Okowa believed that government was a continuum and decided to complete the project which was at 30 per cent stage when he assumed office.

“We are happy to say that it is one of the model schools we have in the state today and you can see the population that we have there.

“The Ighogbadu Secondary School is an executive response from the governor. It was one of the products of the town hall meetings we had with the people of this area and the governor assured that he was going to construct a secondary school here.

“Today I am happy to report that the school is completed now and over 200 students have resumed classes here.

“I am also happy that some of the roads have been constructed and we will do all within our powers to see that the school entrance is put to good use.

“We are happy that the schools are well constructed and it’s a good environment for teaching and learning,” Ukah said.

On compliance with COVID-19 preventive protocols, he said that he was impressed with the schools he had visited.

“What I have seen in the few schools I have gone to, I am quite impressed because I saw most of the pupils and the teachers with their face masks.

“It is not easy to monitor children because some of them will pull it off, because it is very inconveniencing; so it behoves the teachers to always remind them to wear it properly.

“We need to give them constant reminders to ensure that they become used to it.

“So far, I am impressed, but in some places you still see some laxities and that is why we have told teachers that before they start any lesson, they must go through the COVID-19 protocol.

“The idea is for the teachers and students to become apostles in carrying out the COVID-19 message from the homes to the community that COVID-19 is real.

“Our prayer is that God should keep protecting us so that no teacher or student will contact this ailment,” Ukah stated.

Okowa Condoles With Bereaved Families At PTI Accident, Orders Police To Investigate ‘Crushing’ Of Mother, Child To Death In Delta

Okowa Condoles With Bereaved Families At PTI Accident, Orders Police To Investigate ‘Crushing’ Of Mother, Child To Death In Delta

Francis Tayor

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has ordered immediate investigation into the death of a woman and her daughter at PTI Junction in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, the governor decried the incident, and charged police authorities in the state to commence urgent and accelerated investigation into the circumstances surrounding the losses.

According to him, the sad news of the death of a woman and her daughter in a rather bizarre circumstance in Warri on Wednesday is quite unfortunate and disheartening.

Okowa condoled with the deceased’s family on the loss of their loved ones, and assured that everyone involved in the processes that led to the incident would be brought to book.

He called on Deltans, especially the people of Warri to remain calm and law-abiding, and allow the government and law enforcement agencies to take necessary steps to address the situation.

The governor also charged the police to ensure that law and order prevailed in the area.

Biden Sworn-ln As 46th American President, Signs 17 Executive Orders To Undo Trump Policies On Day One

Biden Sworn-ln As 46th American President, Signs 17 Executive Orders To Undo Trump Policies On Day One

Francis Tayor

New US President Joe Biden has signed 17 executive orders in his first hours in office, scrapping several important policies of his predecessor, Donald Trump.

Some of the said Executive Orders also addressed COVID-19, climate change, racial inequality and the U.S. return to the World Health Organisation.

Meanwhile, the new president has ordered the wearing of masks and social distancing in all federal buildings and on all federal lands

 

The most notable Trump decree trashed by Biden was the travel ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries.

Biden stepped into the Oval Office for the first time shortly before 5pm EST on Wednesday.

Some of the EOs signed also fulfilled his promise to move quickly on Day One of his presidency, initiate the process of the United States rejoining the Paris climate accord and include the revocation of the presidential permit granted for the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline.

He is also calling upon his administration to strengthen the DACA program for immigrants brought to the United States as children.

He has ended also a national emergency declaration that was the basis for diverting some federal funds to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Altar Of Fire Changers Conference: Evang. Elaweremi Urges Christians To Repent And Live Christ Like Life

Altar Of Fire Changers Conference: Evang. Elaweremi Urges Christians To Repent And Live Christ Like Life

.....Says the kingdom of heaven is at hand

Oyinbi Onduku

Yenagoa______ The Founder/General Overseer (G.O.) of Altar of Fire lnt'l Church worldwide, Evang. Dr. Samuel Adu Elaweremi has called on Christians all over the world to emulate and live Christ like life in order to make heaven, stressing that the kingdom of heaven is at hand and fast approaching.

Dr. Elaweremi gave the charge on Wednesday at Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital during the day one of the 3rd edition of Altar of Fire lnt'l Church three days Changers Conference. He admonished Christians that as a believer, you don't have to do the things of the world (flesh) by fornicating, committing adultery, lying, fighting, keeping malice etc, rather we should pursue heaven and everlasting life by doing the things of the spirit, such as forgiveness, showing love to one another, slow to anger among other virtues.

Speaking on this years Changers Conference with the Theme: 'The Renewed Mind And The Church Vision', Dr. Elaweremi tell Christians to open their minds, holy and acceptable unto God, saying that is how a true Christian with renewed mind should be. " As born again, we should avoid doing things in same manner as those in the world but be transformed to be in line with the precepts of God."

Quoting Apostle Paul in the book of 2 Corinthians 5: 17 which says, " Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new". That is how the renewed mind is expected to be which is the penultimate of the new creature.

Speaking on the Church Vision and Mission, he urged Christians to be focused on the nature and character of Christ in the bid of teaching and transforming lives for Christ for the Kingdom of God, stressing that it is by looking into the attributes and the effective teaching of the word to the brethren that would bring about the renewed mind. He therefore, pray God to change our lifestyles from doing the things of the world and think the way of God and Lord Jesus Christ thinks, that is the way of winning souls for Christ, Evang. Elaweremi concluded.

Taskforce Begins Enforcement On Covid-19 Compliance Across Delta State

Taskforce Begins Enforcement Of Covid-19 Compliance Across Delta  State

Joy Alamo

Warri_____ As part of the measures put in place by the federal government of Nigeria in order to curb the spread of the global pandemic popularly known as COVID-19, the Delta state government through the taskforce on environment has commenced enforcement on strict compliance by all Deltans across the state.

This was disclosed on Wednesday during a meeting between the state taskforce and the management of Delta Mall in warri, where the operators of Delta Mall where charged to enforce the Covid-19 prevention protocol for customers, visitors and workers in the mall to curb the spread of Corona virus.

After the meeting, some field Marshals of the state taskforce on environment where stationed at the Mall to ensure strict compliance to Covid-19 prevention measures as announced by the National Commission on Disease Control, NCDC. 

Chairman of the state taskforce, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni who was at the Delta Mall recently while raising objection to the manner people were flouting the rules, saying it was imperative that members of the public are fully sensitized and encouraged to observe safety precautions at the Delta Mall. 

According to Oromoni, said: " The incidence of Corona virus is rising steadily and if you follow the news you will see that many people have died from this disease". 

He added that, by  applying the non  pharmaceutical measures, we can all help to check the spread of the disease, especially the use of face mask in crowded places, observing social distancing and regular hand washing with sanitizer, particularly in a place like this where thousands of people comes daily". 

He said the observation of the taskforce is that many people who visit the mall hardly use their face mask or apply the social distancing rule and noted that the taskforce will be on ground to enforce the Covid-19 prevention rules henceforth. 

In his response, the manager of Delta Mall Warri, Mr. Patrick thank the state taskforce for the timely intervention, stressing that they want a collaborative effort with the state taskforce so as to enable them ensure strict compliance of COVID-19 protocols in their business environment, he stated.

Present at the inspection visit includes; Comrade Kingsley Iweka ( state Coordinator), Hon. Philomena Odjegbu (Supervisor), Hon. Frank Alale (Supervisor), Mr. Tony Aghaulor among others.

Taskforce Serves Sterling Global 7 Days Abatement To Clean Up Oil Spill At Beneku Community

Taskforce Serves Sterling Global 7 Days Abatement To Clean Up Oil Spill At Beneku Community

Francis Tayor

Warri______ Delta State Taskforce on Environment has served Sterling Global Oil Company seven (7) days abatement notice to stop indiscriminate dumping of drilling cuttings (toxic waste) as well as clean up the massive oil spillage that has polluted Beneku community in Ndokwa East LGA, of Delta State.

The action was taken in line with Delta state government environment protection law to ensure protection of lives, properties and safety of the environment for the general interest of its inhabitants.

Speaking at the spill site on Wednesday, the state taskforce chairman on environment, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni frown at Sterling Global Company over the level of damage caused by the activities of the company. He gave seven days abatement notice to the company to kick start the process of remediating the polluted environment for the safety of lives in the community. 

Oromoni stressed that there are standard ways of disposing toxic waste from drilling cuttings from oil company's, noting that Sterling Global should followed the world global standard best practices and stop polluting Beneku community.

Therefore, " We give Sterling Global seven (7) days to start the clean up process of the oil spill deposits at Beneku community and other affected neighboring villages in Ndokwa nation, Oromoni stated."

In his reaction, the Chairman of Beneku community, Mr. Opone Obi, said the oil spillage started since the year 2016 and Sterling Global company does not care about the lives of our people neither to clean up the mess on our farmland as result of negligence by their oil exploration activities. 

" We as host community  have tried our possible best to draw the company attention to stop operation and address the situation but it yielded no result because the company always bribe their way out. Our farmland has been destroyed, our source of drinking water from the river had been polluted. We can no longer farm neither catch fishes from the river to feed our families because of the spill. We can not breathe in fresh air as result of the hazardous toxic waste dump and gas flare in our  environment. Many of our people are sick and hospitalized due to the crude oil spill and the toxic waste dump in our environment. We are calling on Delta state government to come to our aid. Our people are dying every day, help us Gov. Okowa, Beneku community cried out. "

However, the state taskforce chairman was accompanied by the Coordinator, Comrade Kingsley Iweka, Mr. Ishe Osan, John Atuke from ministry of environment, Mr. Frank Alale (taskforce Supervisor), Chairman of Beneku community, Mr. Opone Obi, Mr. Obi Nwadike, Fin Sec CDC Beneku Community and Comr. Samuel Ikwueke, Youth PRO Beneku community to the preliminary investigation at the spill site in Beneku community.

Prophet Omoto Appreciates His Old Pastor Friend With A Car Gift Over Dream Comes Through

Prophet Jeremiah Appreciates Pst. Dominic With A Car Gift Over Dream Comes Through

....... Puts him on a million naira monthly stipend payroll

Oyinbi Onduku

Warri_____ As part of his philanthropic gesture to humanity in bringing succour and relief to mankind, the founder/ General Oversea (G.O.) of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry Church Int'l, Snr. Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin has appreciated his old pastor friend back then in Mountain of Fire, Pst. Dominic with a brown new car gift as well as two hundred thousand naira cash (#200, 000 00).

The car gift was presented on the 31st of December, 2020 cross over night service at Mercy City, along Warri Sapele road Effurun, near warri Delta State. The man of God further puts his friend Pst. Dominic on one million naira monthly stipend payroll, stressing that his dream (prophecy) about him and his ministry back then in 2011 has finally come to pass.

It all started on Sunday the 27th of Dec, 2020 after a powerful prayer declaration, God's servant Snr Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin discovered the presence of his longtime pastor friend, known as Pst. Dominic who joined him after leaving Mountain of Fire Ministry, (MFM).

It would be recalled that,  in the year 2011, when the ministry usually had a rainfall disaster that destroyed the church properties on several occasions, at that time Pst Dominic had a Dream and told Prophet Fufeyin how his ministry will be in 3yrs to come. 

According to the dream (prophecy), Pst Dominic said: " I am seeing mansions, a Big City inside the new church premises. I am seeing foreigners trooping in. I saw white foreigners looking for means to meet with Prophet Fufeyin. 

I saw President seeking for his consent to come to different countries.

I saw money flowing from different angles. Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin was going to be a great blessing to the world, Pst. Dominic stated."

Meanwhile, during the course of service, Snr. Prophet Jeremiah discovered the presence of his friend Pst Dominic, he called him out and exchanged pleasantries before the congregation.

Snr Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin been a man with a heart of compassion, saw how Pastor Dominic was dressed, he feels sympathy for his old friend. It was then Pst. Dominic said things are not easy with him for sometimes. 

Immediately, Prophet Fufeyin recalled the dream Pst. Dominic had for him back then, and told him, your dream about me has finally manifested, I will give you a car, as well as put you on a million naira monthly stipend, Omoto said.

However, on Thursday 31st of Dec 2020, Snr. Prophet Jeremiah omoto fufeyin fulfilled his promise by giving his longtime pastor friend a car and a cash gift of two hundred thousand naira (#200, 000 00).

In his reaction, Pst. Dominic alongside his wife was surprised and overwhelmed with excitement with the kind gesture of Snr. Prophet Fufeyin car gift to him, praying God to continue to bless the man of God and his ministry to grow from grace to grace, he stated.

Create Enabling Environment for Economic Growth in Delta... NDI Urges Gov. Okowa

Create Enabling Environment for Economic Growth in Delta... NDI Urges Gov. Okowa

An advocacy group in Delta State, New Delta initiative, NDI has Urged the Delta State Government led by Sen. Dr Ifanyi Okowa to Create an enabling environment for economic growth in the State.

This was contained in a statement signed by Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala on behalf of the group in Warri. The group raised an advocacy for Clean Environment across Delta State, restoration of street lights, security and sustainable infrastructure.

The statement said; "Delta state has all it takes to get 24 hours electricity, Good Roads, Clean Aesthetic Environment, street lights in all Delta cities".

"New Delta initiative also commended Governor Okowa for ensuring basic infrastructure in some part of the state. However, the group insist that the state government can achieve 24 Hours electricity, Good Roads, Clean Aesthetic Environment, street lights for all Deltan's".

"Delta State is blessed with fertile land and rich in oil and gas, having those things are important but creating the conducive environment is key to attracting investors to the state".

NDI called for Good governance to make Delta State attractive for investors. The state government can achieve this by creating durable infrastructures,

Modern health care facilities and human capital based skill development.

More is yet be achieved to open Delta State for robust Economic opportunities.

 "Investors cannot invest on dilapidated infrastructures, bad roads, pitch darkness and poorly trained human capital. The state government should do more to deliver good governance".

Loan: UK-Based Nigerian Appeals To Former Pastor To Pay Back £198,000 Collected Six Years Ago

Loan: UK-Based Nigerian Appeals To Former Pastor To Pay Back £198,000 Collected Six Years Ago

An indigene of Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government of Delta State, based in the United Kingdom (UK), Mrs. Rachel Anayo Nwombasi, has appealed to her former pastor, Dapo Adegboyega, in charge of the UK branch of World Evangelism Bible Church, WEBIC (before it shut down), to pay back a loan of 198, 000 Pounds she helped him collect from Halifax Bank, UK, eight years ago.

Rachel, a trained nurse now was a pastor in under him many years ago before she left for another ministry.

A close relative of Rachel who spoke to Oasis Magazine (OM) on the matter under conditions of anonymity, said the fact that Adegboyega is a cleric made Rachel consider his loan request, saying that the agreement signed with the bank has been broken.

The said pastor hails from Sango, Ibadan Nigeria.

According to the relative, the pastor has refused to reply her lawyer’s countless letters, adding that the bank is furious over the issue.

“The police and the fraud department in the UK are all aware and know how they scam people here,” she added.

She continued: “The father of Dapo, Prophet Samson Adegboyega, Founder, Salvation Proclamations Anointed Church (SPAC), Ibadan is also aware of the whole issue and did nothing about it. Even Dapo’s wife, Lola Adegboyega and brother, Tobi Adegboyega are all in this scam together.”

“Rachel is looking for a way to contact the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) or any pastor’s organization to help her compel him to pay this loan,” she said.

“To tell you how close she is to the Adegboyegas, anytime Prophet Samson goes to the UK to minister, they always ministered together and if he does not see her, he will not minister. She was like a daughter to them all.

“Her former pastor has kept on promising to pay for over five years now. He said he wants to build a church with the money. No church was built. After taking the loan and he refused to pay, he now ran to his father’s church.”

Based on findings, the initial sum was 110, 000 Pounds. The interest added made it 198, 000.

Rachel has been paying the interest on the loan, while the pastor is said to be on the run after his church closed down.

OM gathered that if not for the lockdown, he would have since returned to Nigeria.

When contacted, Prophet Samson Adegboyega said he was not in the know of the while issue but said it was mentioned to him many years ago.

The cleric said “it was a lie from the pit of hell that Dapo was planning to come back to Nigeria.”

“His family is in the UK. What is. he coming to do in Nigeria? The courts are there and I expect her to take him to court,” he opined.

IPDI Calls On Gov. Douye Diri To Conduct INC Inconclusive Election, Warns ljaw Affairs Commissioner Against Manipulation

IPDI Calls On Gov. Douye Diri To ConductINC Inconclusive Election, Warns ljaw Affairs Commissioner Against Manipulation

JANUARY 9, 2021

PRESS STATEMENT

IPDI CALLS FOR COMPLETION OF INC INCONCLUSIVE ELECTIONS-WARNS IJAW AFFAIRS COMMISSIONER AGAINST MANIPULATION

Our attention has been drawn to the pointless delay in completing the inconclusive INC elections held in 2018. It is our call that His Excellency Sen. Douye Diri should respond timely and positively to this call and ensure that the INC election is concluded without further delay. Every day the election is not conducted the destiny of Ijaw Nation is stagnated. It is worrisome that Ijaw nation is in disarray. The leaders are confused, elders are wondering and youth are locking horns in division, because the head is sick. 

The delay in completing the INC disrupted election shows that truth has been murdered and buried in Ijaw nation. Ijaw nation cannot be seen as a banana republic. It is shameful! Ijaw leadership must do the needful. INC must be resuscitated to provide leadership for Ijaw nation.

Again, information reaching us reveals that some persons from the previous administration of Bayelsa State have started plotting to manipulate the electoral process, directing the new Commissioner of Ijaw affairs, Bayelsa State to unilaterally dissolve the existing ELECO and other organs in INC without the mandate of CITRE and reappoint preferred elements as members of ELECO and other organs that matter. This position, if true, is capable of fanning discord in the electoral process of the unconcluded INC election. All to ensure an easy ride for their preferred candidate again.

Meanwhile, Ijaw nation had not said new Steering Committee and ELECO should be appointed. We still have confidence in those committees and until Ijaw nation decide in one voice to replace those bodies it will be a sick joke to unilaterally dissolve the existing ELECO and other adhoc organs in the Ijaw Apex body.

It will be recalled that there was a strong attempt to impose leadership on INC by the Seriake Dickson led government of restoration. We stood on our feets to dislodge Seriake Dickson’s conspiracy theory. We will not accept any attempt to manipulate the electoral process by anybody. Both members of the Steering Committee and ELECO were nominated to represent the various zones recognised by the constitution of Ijaw National Congress. So far the zones in question have not found their members wanting. The Commissioner of Ijaw affairs should ask about IPDI and learn from the errors of the previous administration on INC issues. 

However, we admonish every litigant in INC to sheath sword. Let us bury some personal interests to rejuvenate INC for the general good of Ijaw nation as the need to conclude the INC inconclusive election cannot be overemphasized. We also advice that the existing ELECO be funded and let it do its job uninterrupted.

A nation without a head has lost its bearing. At this critical hour of our existence in Nigeria, we cannot move forward when we lack leadership. Our neighbours are taking advantage of our weak system and many things have gone bad because of our pursuit of politics of self-centeredness.

IPDI as a group will not be a party to any attempt to manipulate the electoral process. The INC matters are not only Bayelsa state issues. They spread across the six states in Nigeria Ijaws are located geographically and politically. The Commissioner Ijaw affairs should not create problem when and where there is none. He should know that the entire Ijaws from, Delta, Ondo, Edo, Rivers, Lagos, Abuja, Akwa-Ibom, Cross river etc are interested in it. We will not hesitate to call for his sack and rubbish him in court if he does not stop the ongoing conspiracy theory to manipulate the electoral process.

We urge the governor of Bayelsa state, Chief host to the INC, to preside over the electoral process by himself as we have started losing confidence in his Ijaw affairs Commissioner.

It is our candid advice that he (Douye) should call for INC stakeholders meeting and seek the opinion of the concerned stakeholders to determine the way forward as to conduct free, fair and credible supplementary (unconcluded) INC election in no distance time.

Signed

Comrade Ozobo Austin

National president, Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI.

IPDI Endorses Call on Buhari to Relocate Presidential Amnesty Office To Niger Delta

IPDI Endorses Call on Buhari to Relocate Presidential Amnesty Office To Niger Delta

Asaba______ The foremost Niger Delta group, the Ijaw People's Development initiative,IPDI, has thrown its support for the call for relocation of Presidential Amnesty Office to Niger Delta region to effectively and efficiently served beneficiaries of the programme. 

The call was made by the national president of the the group, Comrade Ozobo Austin following similar calls earlier made by Elder Comrade Morris Alagoa, Niger Delta frontline environmentalist and others.

The group said president Muhammadu Buhari should ordered the immediate relocation of the presidential amnesty Office to Niger Delta region as it had to do with the people of Niger Delta.

Ozobo reiterated that relocating the amnesty Office to Niger Delta would helped to serve the people better.

IPDI added that the relocation of the amnesty Office to Niger Delta would end undue inference of meticulous northerns and other crminals in the program.

Ozobo further stated that the relocation of the office would reduce corruption and manipulations of accounts and stipends of beneficiaries of the amnesty programme.

He asserted that it would helped various contractors and successive coordinators to be accountable and focused.

Gen. Ogunbos Excapes Death As Aggrieved Militants Bomb His Home ln Bayelsa

Gen. Ogunbos Excapes Death As Aggrieved Militants Bomb His Home ln Bayelsa

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa______ A coalition of aggrieved militants in Niger Delta has bombed the country home of a former militant leader in Bayelsa State, Mr. Paul Eris, alias “General” Ogunbos, who they claimed abandoned his boys to suffer in the creeks and is living big in the city.

The aggrieved militants under the auspices of Niger-Delta Cleansing Force for Development, NDCFD, weekend, bombed his country home in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State for the second time in one week.

A source revealed the former militant leader managed to escape, adding that the invasion of his home was the beginning of planned attack by foot soldiers on their erstwhile leaders, across the oil region.

The irate militants had on December 25, launched a similar attack on the the former militant leader’s home, accusing him and others of feeding fat on Presidential Amnesty Programme funds.

Our reporter could not reach the ex-militant leader yesterday, for comments as his phone lines were switched off, but a source close to him denied that he neglected his boys or misappropriated their funds, describing the allegations as false.

Spokesman of  NDCFD, Blacky Peres, in a statement, Sunday, confirmed the two  attacks, saying more attacks will come.

His words: “The group, which is made up of a coalition of militants from different camps and groups, is also responsible for the second round deadly attack on “General” Ogunbos, which took place today, Sunday,  January 3,2021 in his community.

“The militants under the NDCFD are those who fought with some self acclaimed generals for the emancipation of the zone but were neglected and left to suffer in the creeks while they live in affluence without carrying their boys along, instead set them up to be killed by the military.

“The boys are now out to cleanse the Niger Delta and most painful is that the so-called “generals” neglected their strength which is their foot soldiers and decided to live selfish life styles to the detriment of the long neglected region and we will not stop until our desire is achieved.

“All those who have used the sweat of the struggle for their personal aggrandizement will not be left out as we have fully identified  all of them in different parts of the region and we will go after them one after the other.

“Our governors, NDDC Board members, Niger Delta Ministry and other agencies of the federal and state governments supervising development for the zone that have turned public funds to their personal own will not be left out in this cleansing until we see a clear picture of development, enough is enough.”

“It is painful that Niger Deltans have continued to connived with ex militant generals, International Oil Companies, federal and state governments to shortchange the region of its needed development, this trend must stop because nobody is bigger than the region.

“What is supposed to come to the regions is diverted mid way while the people and region wallow in abject poverty, deprivation and gross underdevelopment, the so called General claim to the lords over the people, our bullets will visit them,” the rebelling militants asserted.

Ijaw Group Backs NDDC Forensic Audit, Charges Youths Of The Region To Maintain Peace

Ijaw Group Backs NDDC Forensic Audit, Charges Youths Of The Region To Maintain Peace

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ A group of Niger Delta youths under the aegis of ljaw Progressive Youth Leaders (IPYL), has throw their weight behind the forensic audit panel on NDDC approved by President Muhammadu Buhari in order to sanitize and check mate the activities of the Niger Delta development agency over the years of its operation.

The group in a Press Statement signed by Snr Comrade. Franklin D. Magada (Convener), Comrade. Jackson Agbor (Coordinator) and Gen. Sunny Clark (Stakeholder) released on Tuesday 5th January, 2021 at Warri, Delta State charged Niger Delta youths to always tow the line of peace and refrained from the habit of Pull Him Down (PHD) syndrome of their political leaders, saying it will not do the region any good rather than to impede the region from rapid social-ecinomic and infrastructural development.

The group further said they are disappointed on the activities of some youths of Niger Delta region been sponsored by some selfish politicians who sees NDDC as Cow to maintain their flamboyant lifestyle in dragging NDDC to the media on bad light before the public over corruption, Forensic Audit, lnterim Management Committee (IMC), Substantive Board and Sole Administrator appointments that was meant to sanitize the system from total collapse in the hands of corrupt politicians in the region.

According to the Press Statement, read:

Ijaw Progressive Youth Leaders

Press Release:

This Day 5th of January, 2021.

"Arising from a critical stake holders meeting in Warri, on the state of affairs of Our region Niger Delta, we deem it fit to brief the press of our resolutions as fellow:

1). As youths leaders, we have watched with a total dismay over the past few months whereby the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is opt to be interventional development agency is being dragged to the media on bad light every now and then over corruption, forensic audit, interim Management Committee, (IMC), substantive board and sole administrator. Which are sponsored by section of disgruntled Politicians from the region, who sees the NDDC as a cash Cow to maintain their flamboyant life-style.

2). We condemn the consistence Niger Delta Life style of "Pull Him Down Syndrome" of it's leader's, and that of our own Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha, Chief James Ibori all have suffered the same fate in the past is now mounted on Sen. Godswill Akpabio, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs in it's entirety and especially the recent incident where some Ijaw Youths, groups disrupt the office of the minister in Abuja, and we say' that is a foreign practice to the Niger Delta Youth mode of engagement which is intellectual approach, and that is a total affront to the authority and directive of the President of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), who is the leader of the Ijaw council world-wide. 

3). We the Niger Delta Progressive Youths Leaders, are in a total support of the forensic audit on NDDC, hence the administration of President Buhari only acted on the demands of the Niger Delta Governors of which Mr. President approved the forensic audit and again obey court orders in appointing a sole administrator to finalised the forensic auditing process. 

4). Lastly, our humble appeal to every youth in the region is to give peace a chance."

Signed:

Senior Comrade Franklin D. Magada - Convener

Senior Comrade Jackson Agbor - Coordinator

Gen. Sunny Clark -  Stake Holder.

Olorogun Gbagi Visits Tompolo Ahead Of 2023 Governorship Ambition

Olorogun Gbagi Visits Tompolo Ahead Of 2023 Governorship Ambition

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ Ahead of 2023 Delta State governorship election, the former Minister of State for Education and a frontline Governorship aspirant in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olorogun (Barr) Kenneth Gbagi has been given a warm reception In Gbaramtu Kingdom during the Yuletide to celebrate with High Chief. Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo.

The visit was tagged as a visit to his younger brother, High Chief Government Ekpomolo (AKA Tompolo), a former warlord of Niger Delta to celebrate the new year during the weekend at his country home Oporoza, in Warri South-West LGA, Delta State.

According to Tompolo, said: " My elder brother, Chief Gbagi, you have done well to visit your younger brother in the season of celebration, especially the end of the year, which is a season of celebration and to show love to one another. May the good Lord continue to protect and guide us as we enter 2021, he remarked."

In his reaction, Chief Gbagi thanked High Chief. Tompolo for the warm reception, stressing that he will not only visit Tompolo during Christmas and New Year but always when necessary. " As my younger brother. I will visit you whenever the need arises, Gbagi noted“.

Just-ln: Gov. Okowa, Diri, Others To Attend Ogbe-ljoh Amafini Festival On 8th/9th Jan, 2021

Just-ln: Gov. Okowa, Diri, Others To Attend Ogbe-ljoh Amafini Festival On 8th/9th Jan, 2021

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ Preparation is on top gear as the 1001 edition of the popular annual Amafini Festival of the great ancient Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom is around the corner for the year 2021.

According to the Olori-ln-Council on behalf of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom, Chief. Hitler Koridigha said: " The 1001 edition would take place on the 8th and 9th January, 2021 at Ogbe-ljoh Main Town, Headquarters of Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. Time scheduled is 10:am prompt.

His Excellencies, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa of Delta State and his Bayelsa State counterpart, Sen. Douye Diri would be the Special Guest of honours at the occasions. Other dignitaries from business, political and religious world from far and near the shores of Nigeria are also expected to attend this years event.

The statement further adds that, there shall be a display of special side attractions on that day to entertain invited guests as well as to spice up the occasion."

Some of the activities to be featured includes; display of Chief. Tinuwei Cultural Troupes, cultural dancing competition, Ogele dance among other social-cultural activities. 

However, the general public is by this notice invited to grace this years occasion, noting that music would be supplied by Alfred Izonebi alias JKing on that day.