WhatsApp to Stop Working On 49 Smartphones From 31 December, 2022

WhatsApp to Stop Working On 49 Smartphones From 31 December, 2022

WhatsApp, a META-owned platform, will cease operations on 49 smartphones this year. WhatsApp routinely discontinues support for older Android and iPhone models. These are usually old and out-of-date devices that no longer receive regular software and security updates and are therefore no longer safe to use. As is customary, WhatsApp is discontinuing support for a slew of devices this year.

According to GizChina, this year’s list includes around 50 smartphones from companies such as Samsung, Apple, Sony, and Huawei. According to the report, WhatsApp will cease operations for a total of 49 devices on December 31, 2022.

For starters, the Meta-owned messaging app will no longer release new features, updates, or bug fixes for these smartphones. After some time, the company will discontinue support for these smartphones entirely.

Users of these smartphones will no longer be able to send messages or make audio or video calls through WhatsApp’s platform once this occurs.

Some of the smartphones that WhatsApp will no longer support as of December 31 are listed below: Apple (Apple iPhone 5 and Apple iPhone 5c); Samsung (Samsung Galaxy Ace 2; Samsung Galaxy Core; Galaxy S2; Galaxy S3 mini; Galaxy Trend II; Galaxy Trend Lite, and Galaxy Xcover 2); Sony (Sony Xperia XZ1; Sony Xperia XZ1; Sony Xperia XZ (Xperia Arc S; Xperia miro and Xperia Neo L).

Others include LG (Enact, Lucid 2, Optimus 4X HD, Optimus F3, Optimus F3Q and others). Huawei models include the Ascend D, Ascend D1, Ascend D2, Ascend G740, Ascend Mate, and Ascend P1.

Memo ZTE V956, HTC Desire 500, Quad XL, Lenovo A820, Archos 53 Platinum, Grand S Flex ZTE, Grand X Quad V987 ZTE, Wiko Cink Five, and Wiko Darknight ZT are the others.

Delta ljaw People Blast Okowa, Call him a Chronic liar, Traitor and Betrayer

Delta ljaw People Blast Okowa, Call him a Chronic liar, Traitor and Betrayer 

...... Says Okowa can't deceive ljaws twice like Ashawo use again 

Francis Tayor

Warri______ As Governor lfeanyi Okowa of Delta State and Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the forthcoming 2023 general elections continues with his lies and deceit in Burutu over capitalizing on the abandoned Ayakoromo bridge as his campaign focus, the Delta ljaw People has responded to him that he is a Chronic liar, traitor, betrayer and cannot took advantage on them anymore with that obsolete, outdated campaign strategy because one cannot deceive to sleep with commercial prostitute twice for sex.

This was coming following the bluntant lies of Gov. Okowa on Monday 27th December, 2022 in Burutu where he said the Delta State government has re-awarded the terminated Ayakoromo bridge project to a new construction company SETRACO, adding that the new company will mobilize to site this week.

Speaking to Kpoko FM radio in Warri on Wednesday, the National Coordinator of Delta ljaw People's Mandate (DIPM), High Chief. Alhaji Yusuf Eregbene, the Obaseki of Akugbene Mein-Kingdom noted that the ljaws of Delta State will no longer fall into the antics of Gov. Okowa's chronic lies, stressing that they will decide their fate and made ljaw position known to the public in a few days time after a crucial meeting with the leadership of ljaw National Congress (INC) and ljaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide.

Eregbene stated that Okowa is a traitor and betrayer having the ljaw  people supported and voted him to become governor of Delta State over the past seven years. 

According to Yusuf, said:  " What Okowa can remember ljaw people is to pay us back evil and disgrace. He recently upgraded over three higher institutions to university level in the state, none was brought to ljaw riverine communities.

" He constructed and completed roads in the urban areas but he deliberately terminated the few roads under contruction in ljaw land, especially Torugbene to Ojobo road in Burutu, Odofori, Adobor to Patani link road in Bomadi, and Angiama, Toru-Apelebiri, Bulu-Apelebiri link road to Patani main Town amongst others was abandoned."

Alhaji Yusuf Eregbene further exposed Okowa's lies by saying a reliable source reveal that SETRACO is not mobilizing to site this week as he alleged in Burutu, adding that he has not made any payment neither show commitment to the company to mobilize to site. 

Yusuf reiterated that all what Okowa said in Burutu is a political gimmick and that Delta ljaw People will not take him serious neither trust him again with their votes come 2023.

However, Alhaji Yusuf has used this medium urged Delta ljaw People to prepare ahead of the forthcoming Mega Ten Thousand Youth, Men and Women March to be organized by Delta ljaw People's Mandate group in collaboration with other influential groups in Bomadi, stressing that the ljaws will unveil whose Presidential and Governorship candidates to support and work for in the forthcoming 2023 general elections, the statement added.

How Bigborogha/Kaka Royal Houses Broker Peace B/W Chiefs, Children of late King in the Kingdom

How Bigborogha/Kaka Royal Houses Broker Peace B/W Chiefs, Children of late King in the Kingdom 

PRESS RELEASE 

22nd December, 2022

TRUCE DECLARATION IN NGBILEBIRI-MEIN KINGDOM

We members of Bigborogha/Kaka Royal Houses Joint committee; which interfaced with the children of late King Bigborogha II; leaders of the Autonomous Communities, the larger Bigborogha Royal family in Ngbilebiri-Mein Kingdom view with pain the endless acrimony and recriminations in the Ngbilebiri-Mein kingdom.

The provoking factor has been misunderstanding between members of the Traditional Council, the children of the late king and to an extent the Bigborogha Royal House. We observe with pensive mood the failure of the kingdom to accord our late king a befitting last passage rites since his demise on 16th November, 2017.

Against the backdrop of these nimbus clouds hanging over the kingdom, the burial date of the late king has been postponed thrice in apprehension. All conflict preventive efforts through volunteering peace committees from Kiagbodo to Ayakorumo communities failed.

The above scenery occasioned the kaka Royal House to approach the late king children, the kingmakers and consequently made overture to the Bigborogha Royal House (the larger parent family of the late king’s children) to broker peace and foster unity in the kingdom. Those efforts led to the inauguration of Bigborogha/kaka Royal Houses Joint Committee on 6th August, 2022. 

The Joint Committee further mobilized leaders of autonomous communities including the youth groups, making the body an all-inclusive kingdom forum. The forum above further galvanized and reached out to all aggrieved individuals, parties and stakeholders who ventilated their grouses freely. Almost all parties were brought to a negotiated agreement through diplomacy.In a representative Bigborogha/Kaka Royal Houses Joint Committee meeting with Autonomous Communities, youth groups and opinion leaders held (up to somewhat virtual) today, being Sunday 18th December, 2022 at Dr. (Apostle) Simeon Dode residence Kiagbodo town, the kingdom forum endorse and ratify the following declarations; although Oyangbene Community could not be available due to inexact network and hookup.

1.) That, the late king children and members of the Bigborogha family were never against the burial of their late father neither did they groom any resentment against the members of the Traditional Council hitherto. They only expressed their dissatisfactions over the announcements of burial dates without recourse/consult to them as regards their preparedness.

2.) That, the long delay in the final passage rites of the late king was caused by the failure of both parties to concede their grounds amidst festering provocations which are avoidable.

3.) That, with the Kaka Royal Family mooted peace process which was subsequently expanded to the whole kingdom: and with the various phases of interface with all stakeholders in the kingdom, it is now patently unambiguous, the late king children, the Bigborogha Royal House and the Ngbilebiri-Mein Traditional Council are on the same page for peace in the kingdom geared towards burial of our late monarch.

4.) That, in line with principle and ethics, it is mandatory for both parties in dispute to sign bond of settlement. However, the tacit acclamations of the parties involved deserve our respect as a kingdom in order to avoid over-legalities. The Joint committee and the larger kingdom forum unquestionably earned the integrity and commitment of the Ngbilebiri-Mein Traditional Council by their huge voluntary concessions. We are also satisfied with the obligatory allegiance of the late king children through their closed-door sessions with the larger Bigborogha Royal House; and by extension the Kaka Royal House.

Therefore, either or both parties being signatories to the accord has outlived its usefulness. It is the wisdom of our committee and other stakeholders to endorse their words of honour and sign on behalf of them. We attest against any breach of these promises as they are men and women of honour.

5.) That, as a result of the above, the Joint Committee appeal to the Ngilebiri-Mein Kingdom Traditional Council to commence strategic  preparation and planning for the burial and announce burial date before an assembly of the kingdom after all-inclusive consultations.In conclusion, the above forum beckons on all sons and daughters of Ngbilebiri-Mein kingdom to sheathe their swords. We must be encouraged to re-integrate and re-adapt to the embodiment of the kingdom in order to enforce peace-making and peace-building.

LONG LIVE NGBILEBIRI – MEIN KINGDOM.

Signed:

Prince (Apostle Dr) S.O Dode, Prince Ahmed E. Saibakumo (FMLSCN), (Chairman and Secretary, Bigborogha/Kaka Royal Houses Joint Committee).___________________ _________________________

Mr. Jacob Layefa, Prince Richard Momoh Ebibofa, Secretary/Representative Kiagbodo Community and Chairman Ayakoromo Federated Community._____________________    ___________________________

Mr. Palma D. Friday, Mr. Kingsley Nocomplain, Secretary-General Bikorogha Town and President Bikorogha Community Youth Federation.

__________________________ ___________________________

Mr. Honey E. Kokole, Comrade Jeff E. Areweremi, Secretary Ayakoromo Federated Community and Secretary Ayakoromo Federated Youth Movement.

How Policeman Killed Lawyer In Lagos On Christmas Day

How Policeman Killed Lawyer In Lagos On Christmas Day

A police man has allegedly shot and killed a lawyer, Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem, at the Ajiwe area of Ajah, Lagos State, on Christmas Day.

Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem is a member of the Lagos Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).

She was shot dead at close range by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).

The Nation gathered that the family was on its way back from church when the incident happened under the Ajah bridge and near the police station.

The alleged killer cop and two other members of his team have been arrested.

It was learnt that the policemen were allegedly extorting motorists on the highway and had asked Raheem’s husband, who was driving to park their vehicle.

According to the deceased’s junior colleague, her husband slowed down and was waiting for the car Infront of them to move so he could park properly.

“My boss Barr Omobolanle Raheem was shot dead by a police officer on her way back from Christmas service at Ajah under bridge.

“Her family just called me now, that they need a lawyer to stand in for them before the police changes the narrative.

“They have taken the matter to Ajiwe Police Station. The police officer is from Ajiwe station.

“Her husband was the one driving, Barr. Omobolanle was seated in the front with her husband.

“The officer asked them to park and they needed the vehicle in front to move so they can park well, and immediately the police officer shot at a close range right into her chest.

“On seeing what happened, the remaining police officers on duty there absconded.

“After a while, some policemen came and moved her body to the mortuary in Yaba, without obtaining any consent from her family members.

“Currently her family has located where they moved her body to.

“I am currently not in Lagos. I thought of bringing this to you for your assistance and guidance,” she wrote.

Confirming the incident, spokesman for the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, described the incident as unfortunate and avoidable.

He confirmed that the alleged shooter and two other of his team members were in detention and would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, for further action.

“Unfortunate and avoidable incident that was. The ASP that shot and two others with him have since been taken into custody.

“They are to be moved to the SCID for further investigation,” he said.

Joy as Mulade's K&Q Food Palace Opens New Branch At Osubi-Ugolo

Joy as Mulade's K&Q Food Palace Opens New Branch At Osubi-Ugolo

Warri _____ K&Q FOOD PALACE, a multimillionaire restaurant that first opened its doors and professional services to Wafarians in the city of Warri on April 2022, has again recorded another milestone as the latest eatery has officially open a new branch near Africa 4 Peace Center at Ugolo-Osubi, near Warri in Delta State.

The Ugolo-Osubi branch was officially declared open on Saturday, 24 December 2022, by Pastor Samuel Emmanuel of the Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel) Osubi and witnessed by Chief (Comr.) Sheriff Mulade, the renowned environmentalist, peace advocate and National Coordinator of the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) with other guests in attendance.

Speaking on the essence of the Ugolo-Osubi branch, the activist-turned businessman disclosed that the need to offer Deltans who are outside Warri the reach of its professional services, as well as to make available a conducive relaxation atmosphere away from home and the need to put foods on the table of Deltans through job opportunities, prompted the opening of the new branch. 

In his words: "First and foremost, let me congratulate all of us and wish all of us compliment of the season because this is the best time that God has created for us to celebrate. And we are using this season and the opportunity to unveil and open K&Q branch in Osubi Ugolo.

"And the essence of this is to create a relaxation point for people who want to relax and celebrate this season. Then secondly, we also do this so that parents can have time with their wards in this environment. You can see the environment is well secured. The bouncing castle for the kids is also available. Thirdly, we are creators of employment," he added 

Speaking further on the structure and services of K&Q FOOD PALACE, Chief Mulade said: "We have the eatery, the pastry, which is snacks, special bread, fruits and others. We have the lounge and the Africana, which is the underground of this facility where you can get African dishes like Owo, banga soup and starch among others.

"We are opening in phases. We just decided to open this for the season. The lounge, pastry and eatery. The Africana will come up a few days later. Then we also have another lounge where those who want to have some private moment can relax. So, there are different phases, not just eatery alone."

Chief Mulade further On what Deltans that are residing in Ugolo-Osubi and those in the environs should expect from K&Q FOOD PALACE, Chief Mulade assured them of its excellent and fantastic services with a promise of return for the value of money spent.

"In K&Q we have a slogan, leadership by example. So, we have the best service and outing, We believe that when you come here, outside the security and the conducive environment, you will have the home from home experience. So, if you are bored at home, just come here and relax. People are here to give you the best service. So, expect wonderful and fantastic service."

K&Q FOOD PALACE, which also renders home services with special dispatch riders that are available 24/7, can be reached for its delicious food services by dialing 08029045505 and 09038230446, and email kqfoodpalace@gmail[dot]com.

Tragedy As Embattled Christmas Cow Kills Owner In Bayelsa

Tragedy As Embattled Christmas Cow Kills Owner In Bayelsa

Yenagoa _____ Tragedy struck on Christmas Eve when a cow killed a former youth president of Obogoro community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Mr Sobokime Igodo.

It was gathered that the deceased and a group of friends had contributed money to buy the cow, kill it and share as they normally did every year.

According to reports, at the deceased’s residence where the sharing was to take place, the two butchers hired to kill the cow were unable to make the animal stand and they kept attempting to find a way to kill it.

Igodo, who was inside the house had come out but was receiving a phonecall and was not paying attention to the drama between the two butchers and the cow.

All of a sudden, the cow got up and charged towards the deceased, kicked him so hard that he landed on his back and broke his spine.

He was said to have been rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa before he was referred to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Rivers State where he eventually died.

A family source said his death has ruined the air of festivities in the community.

Wike to Atiku: No Deal until Ayu Resigns as PDP Chairman

Wike to Atiku: No Deal until Ayu Resigns as PDP Chairman 

Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has told the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that his group will not back down on its demand that the National Chairman Senator Iyorchia Ayu must resign and cede his position to the South.

Wike spoke when his political associates and Rivers elders led by the Chairman, Rivers Elders Council (REC), Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, visited his private residence in Rumueprikom to felicitate with him on his birthday on Tuesday.

The Governor in a statement by his Special Assistant, Media, Kelvin Ebiri, said he had no personal problem with Atiku.

But he said for peace to return to the party, the chairmanship position must be given to the South before the 2023 election.

“I have no problem with presidential candidate. All I am saying is what is the interest of Rivers people? What is the interest of the Southsouth and the South?”

Wike recalled that about a year ago, Rivers elders urged him to contest for the presidency, which he heeded.

He said: “I don’t regret I ran for presidency. In the name of God, I am happy to make Rivers State proud. I am happy as far I am concerned. If they had allow it to be what it is supposed to be, I would won the election. But it’s okay. It has happened.

“People said because I lost election, it doesn’t matter. I didn’t lose election. This is my first time of trying to run for the president of Nigeria and we made impact. If it is easy let them go ahead. Are they not the ones begging.”

The Governor said some of his Ikwerre brothers like Sir Celestine Omehia and former Deputy Speaker Austin Opara, were begrudging him because of his insistence that it would be morally offensive for an Ikwerre man to succeed him or even emerge as PDP candidate for Rivers East senatorial district.

He said: “I called Austin (Opara) , he sat here and I said look my brother leave it, it will not work. I don’t want to cause crisis in our system. Amaechi finished eight years as governor, I’m going to finish eight years as governor too.

“It will be difficult to sell another Ikwerre person as Governor for another eight years. Omehia said he wants to go to the Senate, I said leave it. Ikwerre has gone, Ogu has gone, leave Etche to go.

“You people said I should go (to Senate), I said I won’t. Allwell ( Onyesoh) could not have stopped me. Yes, today we are majority, you don’t know what tomorrow will be. I never did anything to undermine anybody. We must understand that.”

Wike further described as sheer hypocrisy the allegation that he foisted the Rivers PDP governorship candidate, Sir Siminalaye Fubara on the party.

He said the emergence of Fubara was a collective decision reached after those, who had indicated interest to succeed him failed to reach a consensus to produce one candidate.

Pipeline surveillance workers protest incomplete payment of allowances in Bayelsa

Pipeline surveillance workers protest  incomplete payment of allowances in Bayelsa

...... As aggrieved youths seize anti-crude oil theft Patrol boats in Nembe-Brass

Yenagoa_____ Angry Youths from the Nembe and Brass Local Government areas of Bayelsa State on Monday staged a protest against the incomplete payment of allowances by one of the Anti-crude oil theft surveillance contractors, Kojo Sam Logistics Limited, leading to the seizure of patrol boats belonging to the company in the area.

It was gathered that while over 2,000 youths engaged in Bayelsa state by the State Coordinator of the Tantita Security Services owned by the foremost Former Militant leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo also known as Tompolo, were paid N200,000 monthly allowance for the job, the aggrieved boys attached to Kojo Sam Logistics Limited were paid N50,000.

Investigations showed that despite the existing agreement between the Chief Executive Officer of Kojo Sam Logistics Limited, Chief Kojo Sam and the Youths over the payment of N100, 000 monthly in order to accommodate more youths in the NNPC crude oil pipeline surveillance job, the company paid them N50, 000 instead of the agreed N100,000.

The aggrieved Youths. Mainly from Okpoama town in Brass Local Government Area of the State, in a protest against the shortage of payments seized the boats and threatened to set them ablaze.

A close source told our reporter in Yenagoa that the angry youths, who are from the same community with the Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, accused Chief Kojo Sam of reneging on the existing agreement and short changed them in the monthly payment of their oil pipeline surveillance job.

One of the angry Youths, Miebi, 34 years old, however blamed the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva of awarding the oil surveillance component for his own community to an outsider instead of an Okpoama person. “Each worker were to be paid N200, 000 but the youths had agreed with Kojo Sam Logistics Ltd to pay N100,000 each to be able to accommodate more youths in the community”.

“But instead of paying them the sum of N100, 000.00 as resolved, the company decided to pay N50, 000 a month to each of them” he allege.

The Youths has however dragged all the company boats to land, warning that nobody will touch the boats until the money is fully paid. The ugly development is threatening the peace and security in Okpoama community.

When newsmen contacted the Bayelsa Office of the Tantita Security Service, officials working with the Coordinator, Great Joshua Machiver declined comment. But a close source told newsmen that N200,000 was the minimum pay for per personnel in Tantita Security services as approved by Tompolo.

“the Tompolo’s owned Tantita Security Services (Bayelsa Operations) headed by Great Joshua Maciver has paid the sum of N200,000 each to about 2000 staff deployed to various units for Pipeline Surveillance and to also curb the activities of illegal oil refineries in Bayelsa State. 

Some coordinators smile home with five to Ten millions and Tantita is not owing any staff as recruitment into various units of the surveillance job is still ongoing as the work progresses.”

Several attempts to reach the management of the Kojo Sam Logistics failed as phone calls and text messages were not answered. But a close source told newsmen that attempts are being made to settle the issue of short changed payments.

Family Releases Funeral Rites For Sammie Okposo, as Tribute Night holds today

Just-ln: Family Releases Funeral Arrangements For Sammie Okposo

The family of famous Nigerian gospel artiste, Sammie Okposo has released funeral arrangements for the singer.

The singer was said to have died in his sleep on November 25, 2022 at the age of 51 years.

According to the funeral programme released on Monday, a tribute night will be held for him on Tuesday, December 13 in Lagos State.

The tribute night would be followed by a service of songs on Wednesday.

The funeral service for Okposo will take place on December 15 and will be a private affair, the statement added.

2023: Kelvin Appreciates Ward 7 PDP Leaders on Successful Campaign

2023: Kelvin Appreciates Ward 7 PDP Leaders on Successful Campaign 

Francis Tayor

Warri______ The Chairman Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Ward 7 Ayakoromo in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, Prince Kelvin Perekeme has extended his heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the Ward 7 leadership of PDP on the occasion of the successful hosting of the delegation of Delta South PDP campaign train as well as the various candidates vying for elective position in the forthcoming 2023 general elections to Ayakoromo on Monday.

In the appreciation note released on Tuesday 13th December, 2022 at Ward 7 headquarters Ayakoromo community, Prince Kelvin Perekeme specially acknowledge the frantic efforts of Dr. Braduce Angozi, Hon. Richard Tuedon, Hon. Godwin Edumogiren, Hon. Kofee Amasuomo, Hon. Paul Kurugbe, Hon. Prince Sunday Feke, Hon. Sunny Perekeme, Chief. Dauyebo Kitua, Mr. Matthew Apiakise, Mr. Monday Akarama, Mr. Eric Saibakumo, Edwin Omoroun, Evang. Desmond Edumogiren, Comr. Oyinbi Onduku, Mr. Wilson Zipamo, Engr. James Ebis Biayeibo, Thomson Tambou, Akeme Angola, Longsoul Tuedon, Mr. Asiayei Enaibo, Mr. Ekanpou Enewaredideke, Timiebi Angodideke, Albert Edumogiren, Godbless Enekorogha, Anthony Demebide, Alaowei Cleric, Barr. Norbeth Ayabotu, lmmaculate Brialade, Field Eyenanaotu, Hon. Ayabotu Otoro, Hon. Izonwei Soja, Hon. Cyril Suokumo, Ayakoromo community, Ayakoromo youths, the women, elders, security and the media for their contributions to ensure a successful PDP Ward to Ward campaign.

It would be recall that on Monday 12th December, 2022, the leadership of Delta South PDP campaign train and the various candidates vying for elective position under PDP, including the member representing Burutu Federal Constituency House of Representatives, Rt.Hon. Julius Pondi, PDP Delta South Senatorial candidate, Hon. Michael Diden alias Ejele, PDP House of Representative Warri Federal Constituency candidate, Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi, PDP candidate for Delta State House of Assembly Burutu North, Hon. Asupa Forteta, Hon. Peres Oloye, PDP candidate Delta State House of Assembly Burutu South, DG 2023 Delta State PDP Campaign Committee, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, the Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon. Emmanuel Amgbaduba, Chairman PDP Delta South, Chief. Julius Takeme, Wing Cmdr. P.Y. Biakpara, former members Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Daniel Yingi, Hon. Daniel Mayuku, Chairman Burutu LGA, Rt. Hon. Godknows Angele, Dr. Shedrack Agediga, ED PRS DESOPADEC, Chief. Promise Lawuru and his supporters for Sheriff Oborevwori, Mrs. Unice Angozi, Chief. Boro Opudu, Rt. Hon. Joseph Alubeze, Hon. Trust Edumogiren, Barr. Pereotubo Oweilaemi, Evang. Desmond Edumogiren were among other numerous dignitaries that stormed Ayakoromo for the remarkable 2023 PDP Ward-to-Ward campaigns in Burutu Local Government Area.

In his message to the masses, Prince Kelvin Perekeme passionately appealed to ward 7 Ayakoromo community in their usual way to vote for all the PDP candidates in the forthcoming general elections.

He noted that Ayakoromo community is for PDP and they will deliver all the party candidates at the poll comes February 2023. 

He therefore, urged all the eligible voters who have undergo voters registration exercise to come out in mass to collect their permanent voters cards, adding that their PVCs is their right and power to make correct decision at the polls come 2023 general elections.

REX JIM LAWSON, His Early Life, Career and Death

REX JIM LAWSON, His Early Life, Career and Death 

He was a singer, trumpeter and bandleader from Buguma, Nigeria. He became one of the best-known highlife musicians of the 1960s in Africa when Cardinal and his band dominated Nigeria's highlife scene.

Early life :

Rex Lawson was born in 1938 in Buguma, Nigeria to a Kalabari chieftain father and an Igbo mother from Owerri. He was given the name Erekeosima which translates to "do not name this one" due to his father's belief that he would not live past infancy. He was the fourth child to his parents, the others having died of illnesses. At a young age, Lawson was afflicted with a severe case of small pox. While his mother brought him to various medicine men outside of Kalabari for treatment, his father feared he would die and lost interest in raising him. Lawson later sued his father for neglect while he was at school. He won the case, but his father cursed him in return, and the two did not communicate with one another until Lawson began his musical career.

Musical career:

Rex Lawson began his career in Port Harcourt as a bandboy for Lord Eddyson's Starlight Melody Orchestra. He later played with Sammy Obot, Bobby Benson, Victor Olaiya, Chris Ajilo, and other Ghanaian and Nigerian musicians and bands. His greatest success came as the leader of the Majors Band (also called the Rivers Men in later years); their recorded hits include "So ala teme", "Yellow Sisi", "Gowon Special", and "Jolly Papa".

By 1965 Lawson had written more than 100 songs. In July 1970 he traveled to the United Kingdom, where from then until September he recorded an album, Rex Lawson in London.

Death:

Lawson died on 18 January 1971 in a car accident at the Urhamigbe corner  on the Asaba–Benin Road while on his way to Warri, Nigeria, for a performance. He was 32 years old. After his death, his band continued as the Professional Seagulls.Lawson was married to Chief (Mrs.) Regina Rex Lawson who died in October 2008.

Just-ln: DIPM Postpones 10, 000 Youths March as Omo-Agege Visits Bomadi today

Just-ln: DIPM Postpones 10, 000 Youths March as Omo-Agege Visits Bomadi today

Warri _____ lnformation just reaching our news desk that the Delta ljaw People's Mandate, DIPM Ten thousand youths, men and women march earlier proposed to hold today 12th December, 2022 in Bomadi Town has been postponed due to the visit of the Deputy Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the Delta State APC governorship candidate in the forthcoming 2023 general elections, distinguished Senator (Barr.) Ovie Omo-Agege to Bomadi today.

According to the National President of the Delta ljaw peoples interest advocate group, High Chief. (Alhaji) Yusuf Eregbene, the Obaseki of Akugbene Mein-Kingdom stated that a new date would be disclose to the public in a due time.

He deeply regretted for any inconveniences that bedeviled our teeming members, followers and supporters across Burutu, Patani, Warri South, Warri South-West, Warri North and Bomadi LGAs as result of the new development.

Meanwhile, Alhaji Yusuf had noted that a new date for the all important Ten thousand youths, men and women march would be communicated to the general public in the shortest possible time, he stated.

Sir Coded Buku End of Year Party to Hold December 11, in Warri

Sir Coded Buku End of Year Party to Hold December 11, in Warri

..........As Mamamu, Smooth, Para, Tonlagha, Bebenemibo, Atigbi, Tesu, others set to storm the occasion

Francis Tayor

Warri____ A Warri based famous ljaw owigiri highlife music star who goes by the name Sir Coded Buku Tubor, popularly known as the Technical Guitarist has invited friends, love ones, Niger Delta ljaw leaders, fans and the general public to join him on Sunday 11th December, 2022  by 1:pm at the popular Peabody Hotels, located along DSC express way in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, as he marks the End of Year party of his musical organization.

In a statement released on Wednesday in Warri and signed by the multi-talented ljaw owigiri highlife music Taliban, Buku noted that the essence of the end of year party is an annual event specifically put together by the Young Stars Band of Africa in order to specially appreciate his supporters, admirers, fans and loved ones over the years of patronage.

Coded noted that from January to December he had been touring from one show to the other across the Niger Delta, and it is wise that he use this avenue to identify, appreciate and celebrate the festive season with his true fans, clients, supporters and leaders for their undying show of love towards him.

He stressed that the event will also feature financial donation (support) from his highly respected leaders, friends and well wishers.

Other activities line up for the day is the official inauguration of the second executive members of Sir Coded Musical Organization Worldwide as well as owigiri dance challenge till mama's call.

Meanwhile, Buku reiterated that the National President of Niger Delta Youths, Amb. Comr. Bene Youkere Mamamu, fondly called young Chief shall be the Chairman of the occasion while Chief Barrister S. Smooth, the Paddle of Africa shall be the musical father of the day. 

While the quiet renowned Niger Delta born silent achiever and his adorable wife, Mr/Mrs Capt. Alfred Ebikeseye Para, popularly known as Big Fredo would be the Father and Mother of the day respectively.

Other expected special guests of honour at the occasion include; Hon. Victor Tonlagha, Hon (Chief.) Simeon Bebenemibo, Dr. Bernard Atigbi, Madam Tesu among others.

Speaking further, Sir Coded Buku confided to our reporter that all Warri based ljaw talented owigiri highlife music stars shall perform live one after the other at the event.

While MC Abioka, popularly known as the Niger Delta Prince of talk, MC Tony Demebide, alias MC Akpolokpolo, MC Be D Light and MC Oweyor shall be the official Masters of Ceremony at the occasion.

However, Sir Coded Buku Tubor, has used this medium to specially invite lovers of his brand of music, his fans worldwide, ljaw illustrious sons and daughters as well as the general public to come and celebrate with him, adding that there shall be alot of entertainment musically and otherwise to the listening and viewing pleasure of every participants at the occasion, the statement added.

Why Pst. Ayo Terminates his Marriage to Helen After 25 Years

Why Pst. Ayo Terminates his Marriage to Helen After 25 Years

Former president of  the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ayo Oritsejafor, and his wife Helen have reportedly separated after 25 years in marriage.

According to reports, the popular Pentecostal pastor parted ways with his wife over a protracted and bitter misunderstanding.

It was said that the Niger Delta-based self-styled ‘Bishop of Godism’, Ufuoma Bernard, Helen in a WhatsApp message earlier in 2022 accused the estranged husband of wanting her dead.

She’s rumoured to be in a sizzling romance with a man for 10 years.

“Helen reportedly moved out of the matrimonial home and relocated to Britain with the kids and Pastor Oritsejafor has moved back to the house after abandoning it for almost a year,” Bernard said.

Oritsejafor is the founding and Senior Pastor of Word of Life Bible Church, located in Warri, Delta State.

He became the national president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) on 7 February 2005, a position he held for five years.

In July 2010, Oritsejafor was elected President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the apex body of all Christians in the country. In doing so he became the first Pentecostal leader to hold the position.

Indonesian Govt Enact New Laws to Punish Sex Before Marriage

Indonesian Govt Enact New Laws to Punish Sex Before Marriage 

The world’s third-largest democracy, Indonesia has cleared a sweeping overhaul of its criminal code on Tuesday, outlawing sex outside of marriage, defamation of the president and sharply expanding its laws against blasphemy.

The new rules, which also apply to foreigners in the country, have drawn criticism from human rights activists, businesspeople and students who warned of the risks posed to the L.G.B.T. community and religious minorities. Opponents also said that the rules threatened the global reputation that Indonesia, which has the world’s largest Muslim population, has built as a tolerant, widely secular nation.

Indonesian officials say upgrading the existing criminal code, which dates back to 1918 when Indonesia was a Dutch colony, was long overdue. Among the raft of new laws, penalties around consensual sex outside marriage have drawn the most criticism.

According to the new law, unmarried couples who “live together as a husband and wife” could be jailed for six months or face a maximum fine of 10 million rupiah ($710).

Sex outside of marriage, cohabitation and extra-marital affairs are now all illegal acts in Indonesia punishable by jail terms, after the country’s parliament passed controversial revisions to their criminal code.

Journos/social media enthusiasts also in crosshairs: Broadcasting or publishing “fake news” punishable by up to six years in jail if it causes a riot, 4 years if it doesn’t, while broadcasting/publishing info considered “uncertain and excessive” attracts max 2 years jail

The good news is minimum jail terms for corruption offenders reduced from 4 to 2 years.