Amnesty: Don't Appoint Desperate Politicians, Glorified Militant Leaders To Head Amnesty Office, Ex-Niger Delta Agitators Tells President Buhari

Amnesty: Don't Appoint Desperate Politicians, Glorified Militant Leaders To Head Amnesty Office, Ex-Niger Delta Agitators Tells President Buhari

....... "We Need Visionary Neutral Person To Head The Office"

Francis Tayor

Warri____ Former Niger Delta agitators under the aegis of Ex- Niger Delta Freedom Fighters (ENDFF), led by self styled General Agbobulagha Ebube has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to repositioned the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) by appointing an independent visionary leader from the creeks of Niger Delta to head the office.

Speaking with news men in Warri yesterday, Gen. Agbobulagha expressed disgust that social media is proliferated with campaign of those desperate for the office, adding that politicizing the programme is inimical to the purpose of the Amnesty programme.

Agbobulagha also noted that the agitations to develop the Niger Delta region by formerly armed agitators necessitated the Amnesty programme. It should be recalled that civil society group played  major role by creating awareness and educative programmes which created the idea that led to the programme.

Agbobulaga express regrets that Professor Charles Dokubo was suspended following series of petitions. However, it should not serve as an opportunity to some glorified militants and political godfathers to use political means to lobby for the sensitive position
no matter how close they are to the corridor of power at the presidency.

Political lobbying from those connected to militant camps, groups or leaders in the Niger Delta is just a ploy to tune the presidency toward appointing their stooges and earn them the platform to energize militancy.

The presidency must not create room for superiority contest, insecurity that will plunge the programme into monumental failure.

The presidency must disregard calls from clandestine network of his political appointees with unholy mission.

A civil society leader from the creeks of Niger Delta, someone unabashedly devoted to peace advocacy using prerequisite sagacity to galvanize the amnesty programme on the pedestrian of success is what we need to handle the Amnesty office, Gen. Agbobulagha stated.

Birthday Celebration: Onduku Felicitates With Comrade Austin Ozobo @ 40, Calls On Bayelsa Gov. Douye Diri, Joseph Evah, Tompolo, Other Well Meaning ljaw Leaders To Empower Him Economically

Birthday Celebration: Onduku Felicitates With Comrade Austin Ozobo @ 40, Calls On Bayelsa Gov. Douye Diri, Joseph Evah, Tompolo, Other Well Meaning ljaw Leaders To Empower Him Economically

Francis Tayor

Warri_____The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Publisher of Niger Delta Mirror news online, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku has congratulated a brother friend, a politician and renowned Niger Delta human rights activist, Comrade Prince. Austin Ozobo as he celebrate his 40th birthday today.

Comrade Onduku in his birthday goodwill message, called on the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Sen. Douye Diri to consider Ozobo in his cabinet to continue his good works for ljaw nation, noting that Austin Ozobo has tried his best for the protection of Niger Delta people, especially the ljaws through his advocacy for good governance as well as the fight against Nigerian government over the incessant bombardment of ljaw communities.

Comrade Onduku also draw the attention of a foremost Niger Delta born Lagos based human rights activist cum philanthropist, Super Comrade Joseph Evah, GOC, High Chief. Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo and ljaw leaders/politicians in general to empower Austin Ozobo for the sacrifices and good works he had rendered for the general interest of ljaw nation over the years.

According to Oyinbi Onduku, "said Comrade Austin Ozobo, is a true selfless ljaw blooded intellectual freedom fighter who has used his NGO, the Ijaw Peoples Development Initiative (IPDI), to fight against Nigerian oppressive government, as well as the multi national oil companies on ljaw people. He has contributed immensely  to the development of ljaw communities at large through series of publications on national dailies. Ozobo's contributions to the plight and development of ljaw nation is very obvious and endless, hence he deserves to be empowered economically by every well meaning ljaw illustrious sons and daughters, so as to enable him continue his good works to humanity".

In his birthday message, Onduku described him as a dedicated true ljaw son who is always committed to whatever he does for the development and freedom of his people at the Nigerian oppressive government.

Onduku also added that Austin Ozobo at the same time worked very hard to ensure that every ljaw freedom fighters under the wanted list of Nigerian government regain their freedom. He has embarked on series of non violence protest to free all illustrious ljaw sons under Nigerian government siege.

Therefore, "l used this medium to called on the Governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri, Super Comrade Joseph Evah, GOC, High Chief. Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo and other well meaning ljaw leaders to empower Comrade Austin Ozobo economically, so as to encourage him keep the good works he had being doing for ljaw nation over the years, Onduku stated."

He however, wished Ozobo many more years of fruitful returns ahead as he add one today, the statement adds.

SUBEB: Do Not Convert Public Primary Schools To Business Centres, SUBEB Boss Sunny Ogwu Cautions Head Teachers Across Delta State

SUBEB: Do Not Convert Public Primary Schools To Business Centres, SUBEB Boss Sunny Ogwu Cautions Head Teachers Across Delta State

Francis Tayor

 In continuation of the town hall meeting by the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB)with head teachers in various local government areas, the Board has visited Warri South and Warri South West local government with a charge on teachers not to convert public primary schools to business centres.

The Executive Chairman of the Board Hon. Sunny Ogwu who warned against turning public schools to business enterprise, reiterated  that the Board will not condole  any form of illegal practices especially in the area of illegal fee collection either by head teachers, teachers and non teaching staff, saying that such practice was unacceptable to the Delta State Government and attracts serious sanctions.

Hon. Sunny Ogwu who was represented by the member representing Delta South Senatorial District in the Board, Mr. Paul Kurugbe reiterated the free education policy of the delta state government and implored the headteachers to be vigilant not to allow teachers under them to truncate the State Government free education programme. "We run free education programme for public primary schools in the State, let no one turn our schools into a business center".

The SUBEB Boss urged the headteachers  to always exhibit exemplary conduct and be good ambassadors of the teaching profession for the entrenchment of sound quality basic education in the State.

He assured the teachers of government's commitment to their welfare, saying that their salaries will continued to be paid regularly without delay.

Ogwu also emphasized the need for sporting activities in schools  as according to him,  it does not only contribute in the physical fitness of pupils that makes them fit for learning but help the state government to develop and discover  young talents.

He said the Board has given them mandate to embark on school enrolment drive in order to enrol out of school children back to school.

CEPEJ To Collaborate With Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency To Combat Drug Abuse, As NDLEA Inspection Team Commends CEPEJ For Good Works And Organized Office Space

CEPEJ To Collaborate With Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency To Combat Drug Abuse, As NDLEA Inspection Team Commends CEPEJ For Good Works And Organized Office Space

Francis Tayor

Abuja____ Center for peace and environmental Justice (CEPEJ), a foremost Non-governmental and Non-profit organization received a delegation of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) inspection team at her Abuja operational office on Monday, 4th March 2020.

The inspection team comprising of two NDLEA staff from PSO department in charge of NGOs and civil societies dealing in drug demand reduction Mrs. Christiana ighekpe accompanied by her assistant in charge of NGOs trainings, research and statistics enquiries, Mrs. Matsomi Fumilayo.

The inspection visit is centered on the facilitation of CEPEJ’s registration with the Agency as it is part of the agency’s policy to visit offices of intending CSOs working in the areas of drug demand reduction who wish to register with them.

While briefing the National coordinator of CEPEJ, Comrade Sherriff Mulade and his Abuja staff, Mrs. Christiana  lghekpe disclosed that the visit is to inspect and to ascertain if CEPEJ is indeed an existing, functioning and a registered civil society organization or a mere name coined for the purpose of profit making disguising to be an NGO.

Mrs. Christina reiterated that, “the inspection is to foster and facilitate your registration process with us as this is a mandatory exercise we carry out with all CSOs that intend to work with us on drug reduction activities”.

Commenting on the importance of their visit, Mrs. Fumilayo said, that the Agency will be there for CEPEJ whenever their supports are needed and also assured that NDLEA identity cards will be issued to CEPEJ staff after undergoing necessary trainings, sensitizations usually organized for members of CSOs by the NDLEA, as she further revealed some genuine ways CEPEJ can trail to forward the activities of her organization.

Mrs. Fumilayo lauds CEPEJ on their good works, clean, organized office space and environment. In her words “indeed your organization is real and from what we have seen here you can always call on us for support and we will gladly oblige you our support.

The National Coordinator on his part while appreciating the officers, expressed his intentions to collaborate with the NDLEA to combat drug abuse, buttressing on his passion for the work disclosing his intention for another courtesy call to the NDLEA Chairman and members of his team.

Tension In Nigeria As IPDI Threatens To Petition President Buhari To US, UN, Isreali, Russia Govts Over Reckless Killing Of Christians, Civilians By Fulani Herdsmen

Tension In Nigeria As IPDI Threatens To Petition President Buhari To US, UN, Isreali, Russia Govts Over Reckless Killing Of Christians, Civilians By Fulani Herdsmen

Francis Tayor

WARRI_____ Tension hightened as the Ijaw foremost right group, the Ijaw People's Development Initiative,  IPDI, following the recent indiscriminate Killings in the country by herdsmen, Miyetti Allah and Boko Haram Muslim militia groups has threatened to petition President Muhammadu Buhari to the International Community if the indiscriminate killings of Christians and other law abiding civilians by herdsmen, Boko Haram and Miyetti Allah Muslims groups in the country continued.

The group in a press statement signed by its national president Comrade Ozobo Austin , which a copy of it was made available to newsmen said Christians and Southerners in the country were no longer safe under Buhari authoritarian Government.

The statement read in part, "we have discovered plans by the Northern Nigeria to intimidate the Southern Nigeria, mostly Christians with barbaric killings to abandoned their Christian faith for Islam and eventually turned Nigeria to a Muslim state"

"Except, the international Community quickly interventions, the Christian race will be wiped out in Nigeria" Nigeria Government has no interest to protect Christian faith. The Government backing to killer herdsmen, Boko Haram and Miyetti Allah is the reason for the continues babaric and indiscriminate killings in the country"

The statement read" being the fact that both Boko Haram,  Herdsmen and Miyetti Allah are both from the same Islamic Faith and it happened to be Fulani/Hausa elements from the Northern Nigeria, there is no reason the Christians will not believe that there is Islamization agenda backed by president Muhammadu Buhari in the Country"

The group asserted" Nigeria security is sectional and have compromised and now defends killer herdsmen in the southern Nigeria instead of protecting the harmless citizens"

"The foreign criminal elements killing and invading communities under the guise of herdsmen in Southern Nigeria are not real herdsmen but are organized Northern militia groups specially sent to the Southern Nigeria to execute the Islamization agenda in the Southern Nigeria"

"What is happening to Nigeria Christians today is an organized conspiracy by the Muslims, Nigeria sectional and tribalistic Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari"

While warning Buhari to stop the Killing of Christians, he urged Christians in the country to go for self-help against any attack by the Islamic killer groups in the Southern Nigeria.

Amnesty: Ex-Niger Delta Agitator, Commander Ayakeme Prapra Kicks Against Mike Loyibo, Throws Weight Behind Chief. Dennis Otuaro For Amnesty Coordinator

Amnesty: Ex-Niger Delta Agitator, Commander Ayakeme Prapra Kicks Against Mike Loyibo, Throws Weight Behind Chief. Dennis Otuaro For Amnesty Coordinator

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ Former Niger Delta agitator and a Commander in Niger Delta Liberation Force (NDLF), Comm. Ayakeme Sunday, aka. Prapra has kicked against the moves of Chief. Mike Loyibo to become the next Amnesty Coordinator.

In a brief interview with NDM News Xclusive reporter, Francis Tayor in Warri at the weekend, Commander Prapra noted that Mr. Loyibo is a politician and that he doesn't know the problems of Niger-Delta agitators. He cannot address our issues because he is not a product from the creek struggle.

According to Comm. Prapra, said;" We want someone among us from the struggle to takeover from Dokubo. And that person is High Chief. Dennis Otuaro. He is from the struggle. He knows our feelings and pains more than any other person you can think of. Since Hon. Kingsley Kuku exits that office, the Amnesty programme has derailed from its initial plan."

" Now that is the turn of Delta State ljaws to produce the next Amnesty Coordinator, l, Commander Prapra on behalf of late Gen. John Togo boys, hereby project and declare our support for Chief. Dennis Otuaro for the next Coordinator of Presidential Amnesty Programme, he stated."

However, Commander Prapra calls on President Muhammadu Buhari to consult well from the ex-agitators before making the next appointment. "We don't want politicians to infiltrate into that office anymore. Give us Dennis Otuaro and everything will be fine in that Amnesty office, Commander Prapra concluded."

Chief. Pereama Freetown Blasts Backbiters, " l Don't Need Your Signatures To Be Crowned As King Of Ijaw Owigiri Highlife Music", Says 25Th March, 2020 Shall Be Historic Day In Ijaw Nation

Chief. Pereama Freetown Blasts Backbiters, " l Don't Need Your Signatures To Be Crowned As King Of Ijaw Owigiri Highlife Music", Says 25Th March, 2020 Shall Be Historic Day In Ijaw Nation

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The controversy rocking the ljaw music entertainment industry about the forthcoming crowning of Chief. Pereama Freetown as king of ljaw Owigiri highlife music has gathered momentum as the Great Grandmaster lambasted enemies of progress to keep calm and wait for the Dday.

Chief. Pereama while responding to questions from our reporter Francis Tayor at the early hours of 29th February, 2020 at Gbekebo Community, said he did not need the signatures neither approval from those hypocrites, backbiters and enemies of progress to be crowned as ljaw Owigiri music King.

According to him, said;" Yes, very soon l will be crowned as king of ljaw Owigiri highlife music. The date remains 25th March, 2020 at Hon. Peremobowei Ebebi Hotel in Yenagoa."

" I can't tell you now who are behind the most anticipated day. But l am inviting all my friends, fans and well wishers including you to come and witness that August occasion. I am not the talking type. I do what l believe in doing. Please don't snap me photo yet, just wait and come on 25th March when l am crowned, then you can take as many photos and publish to the whole world to see, Pereama stated. "

However, it will interest the public to note that, the recent outburst of the story of crowning Chief. Pereama Freetown as king of ljaw Owigiri highlife music has caused a lot of controversy rocking the ljaw music entertainment industry with diverse views. Some source said it is all ljaw performing musicians that want to crown him. While some quarters has it that it's Pereama Fans club worldwide that want to honour him with the king title.

Meanwhile, Chief. Pereama has spoken and that 25th March, 2020 will unfold the true identity of those behind his crowning, the statement adds.