Okowa Salutes Jim Ovia At 70

Okowa Salutes Jim Ovia At 70

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Thursday, congratulated banking legend and Chairman, Zenith Bank Plc, Mr Jim Ovia, on his 70th birth anniversary.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, Okowa said that Ovia’s sterling contribution to the great revolution in the banking industry in Nigeria was inspiring and worthy of commendations.

He stated that the Zenith Bank Chairman had through his benevolence, contributed immensely in making life better for Deltans and other Nigerians.

The governor described the septuagenarian as a consummate corporate personality, outstanding patriot, highly de-trabilised statesman and exceptional administrator who had inspired many Nigerians to success in many endeavours.

He said ``on behalf of the government and people of Delta, I congratulate an illustrious son of Delta, a great Nigerian and patriot, indefatigable statesman and banking personified, Mr Jim Ovia, on the occasion of his 70th birth anniversary.

“Since Jim Ovia founded Zenith Bank Plc in 1990, he remains one of the greatest contributors to the banking revolution in Nigeria and Africa.

“For us in Delta, we are proud of his outstanding accomplishments and avowed commitment to making life better for our people.

“On this auspicious occasion, I join your family, staff of Zenith Bank, business associates and well-wishers to celebrate with you on this deserving landmark anniversary.

“It is my prayer that God will continue to bless you with good health, abundant resources and sound mind to sustain your philanthropy and service to humanity and our nation.”

Otuaro Salutes Angozi on Birth Anniversary, Describes him as a dear brother and friend

Otuaro Salutes Angozi on Birth Anniversary, Describes him as a dear brother and friend

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ As the former Executive Chairman of Burutu Local Government Council as well as one time Commissioner for Agriculture of Delta State, Chief Dr. Braduce Amakazi Angozi clocks plus one today, the inccubent Deputy Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Barr (Dcn.) Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, with his family and political associates has join other friends and well wishers to celebrate and wished him Happy Birthday on his birth anniversary.

Otuaro, through his facebook account in the morning of Thursday 4th November, 2021, described Angozi as a dear brother and friend, wishing him a fruitful birthday celebration.

He further pray God to keep him strong alive to see many more years ahead, the statement added.

According to the statement, read:

"Today, on behalf of my family and political associates, I  wish a dear brother and friend, Chief Dr. Braduce Angozi, a very fruitful birthday celebration. It's my wish and prayer for God to keep you strong to see many more years ahead, in Jesus name. 

Once again, Congratulations", Otuaro stated.

However, it will interest you to note that, Dr. Braduce Angozi, is one of the Governorship aspirant in the forthcoming 2023 gubernatorial election in the State.

Comr. Gilor to Bury late. Mother November 27 in Delta, lnvite Friends, Well Wishers

Comr. Gilor to Bury late. Mother November 27 in Delta, Invites Friends, Well Wshers

The Families Of Kareem Aiyede Of Ijebu-ode Local Government Area Of Ogun State. Boro Royal Family Of Akugbene Town And Tekeme Family Of Ogbein-Ama Town In Bomadi LGA Delta State With Heart Full Of Grief But With Gratitude To The Almighty Father, Announce The Demise Of Their Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Nephew,   Cousin And Aunt. Late Mrs Akpaboere Paulina Aiyede (Nee Ogu)

We humbly request the pleasure of your presence to the Burial Ceremony of our Beloved Mother, Late Mrs AKPABOERE PAULINA AIYEDE (NEE OGU) who slept in the Lord on the 30th of August, 2021

 Burial Arrangement:

Traditional Wake-Keeping (Afternoon & Night) Saturday 27th November, 2021 @ Donebebode Quarters Of Akugbene Town Bomadi LGA Delta State

Music To Be Supply By:

Sir. Moses Mercy (aka Junior Izon-ebi)

We look forward to your amiable presence and support. 

Signed:

Comrade Kelly Gilor,

CEO/Publisher ljaw Voice Newspaper

Just-ln: Obi Cubana Released After 24hrs Interrogation by EFCC

Just-ln: Obi Cubana Released After 24hrs Interrogation by EFCC

The Anambra popular socialite and business mogul, Obinna Iyiegbu, fondly goes by the name Obi Cubana, has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Obi Cubana, who was earlier arrested on Monday and taken to the headquarters of the EFCC at Jabi, Abuja.

He said that he was released at about 1 p.m. today Tuesday 2nd November, 2021.

The socialite is believed to be answering a case that hitches on alleged money laundering and tax fraud.

Recall that an EFCC source had told BBC Pidgin that the businessman was not arrested as widely reported.

The socialite was invited two weeks ago but only showed up yesterday, November 1, the source said.

“We did not arrest Obi Cubana. We had invited him over to our office two weeks ago, which he only showed up yesterday around 11am in our office at Wuse Zone 6 Abuja”

Meanwhile, Abba Bichi, the son of the director-general of the State Security Service, SSS, faulted the arrest of Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, by EFCC.

Abba, a soccer buff and partygoer, posted Obi Cubana’s picture with the title: “A man of honour and dignity” on his verified Instagram page.

PDP Will Take Back Power from APC in 2023, Says Sen. Ayu

PDP Will Take Back Power from APC in 2023, Says Sen. Ayu

Senator. Iyorchia Ayu, the newly elected National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) has said the party is ready to take back power from the All Progressives congress, APC.

Ayu said this after he emerged as the Party’s new chairman in the early hours of Sunday at the national convention in Abuja.

Ayu giving quit notice to the APC said: “The PDP is back. We are determined. The other one is a contraption.

PDP did it before, we will do it again. This is a quit notice to the other party. We are taking back the country. We will develop the country.”

The PDP chairman promised to unite Nigeria and move the country ahead.

“In two weeks time, you will see the power that will come back in PDP in every state. A small group of people decided to divide Nigeria. We will unite the country and move ahead to develop this country,”.

EFCC Grips Obi Cubana on Alleged Money Laundering, Tax Fraud

EFCC Grips Obi Cubana on Alleged Money Laundering, Tax Fraud

Popular socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for money laundering. 

The Anambra-born club owner,  who arrived the headquarters of the EFCC at Jabi, Abuja, at about noon on Monday, is currently being interrogated by operatives of the commission.

Though allegations against the socialite were sketchy as of press time, a source disclosed that his case borders on alleged money laundering and tax fraud.

The source said, “Obi Cubana was arrested and brought to the EFCC headquarters on Monday afternoon over allegations of money laundering and tax fraud. He is being grilled by detectives as we speak.”

The  EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, said he has yet to be briefed on the development.

Obi Cubana made headlines in July  when he hosted an ostentatious burial for his mother in Oba, Anambra State, in which over 200 cows were reportedly killed.

The lavish display of wealth set tongues wagging with many Nigerians wondering about his source of wealth.

Several celebrities, business people and politicians turned out in large numbers for the funeral.

Environmental Sanitation: Mobile Court Prosecute Defaulters ln Warri

Environmental Sanitation: Mobile Court Prosecute Defaulters ln Warri 

As the compulsory Delta State monthly Environmental Sanitation exercise held yesterday 30th October, 2021 across the state, the Chief Magistrate of Warri, E.V. Tunde Smooth (Mrs), has prosecuted over thirty defaulters for disobeying the Environmental Sanitation Law. 

The Mobile Court was set up at Estate Roundabout, near Okere market in Warri South Local Government Area of the State, in order to immediately try and prosecute residents who defaults during the environmental sanitation working hours between 7:am-10:am. 

Briefing the presiding judge, the Prosecutor, Mrs. Obire Rachael, who is a Principal Environmental Health Superintendent attached to the Delta State Taskforce on Environmental, stated that the persons arrested where seen wandering in the street during the environment sanitation hour. 

"They where suppose to be at home cleaning their surroundings within 7:am-10:am to observe the Delta state government compulsory monthly environmental sanitation order but they disobeyed," she added. 

In her reaction, the presiding Judge at the Mobile Court, E.V. Tunde Smooth (Mrs.), interrogated the various defaulters brought before her to know the reasons they where seen wandering around the street during the environmental sanitation hour. 

Many of them pretended to be ignorant of the exercise. Some pleaded guilty while others gave excuses of going to the hospital because of ill health. 

At the end of proper interrogation, the Chief Magistrate Warri, with her prerogative power cautioned and set free those who pleaded guilty, having asked them to clean up the Estate Roundabout premises as well as nearby drainage as punishment. 

She further issued a fine to some defaulters who claimed not guilty to pay having found them liable. 

Meanwhile, the team of the State Taskforce on Environment led by Hon. Sylvester Oromoni, where fully on ground to strictly monitor the exercise from 7am-10am. 

However, in this month's exercise, there was a massive turn out by residents in Warrri, Uvwie and Udu area to observe the mandatory monthly Environmental Sanitation exercise. 

Moreover, some motorists, such as Keke drivers, private commuters plying the routes where forced to park their vehicles and join the state taskforce team to observe the mandatory environmental sanitation exercise before they where asked to go at the expiration of the working time frame.