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By  Storm Mbarka Transparency Watch and Scorecard Centre an International NGO based in the United States of America USA with committed interest on Africa Development particularly Nigeria , has promised to partner with the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration to build  a vibrant and a Stronger  new Nigeria under  the remaining three years of the current regime if  all the recommendations will be  taken with decorum and modesty by allowing the organisation to work with relevant  Departments,Ministries and Agencies of Government in a synergy to produce the nation's desired positive result.  The  Transparency Watch and Scorecard Centre Official statement  made available to the African Pride  Media via skipe by Barr. Oghenekaro kelvin Rugbere  the spokesman of the Centre stated that after a carefull study of the recent events which transpired in Nigeria , the Transparency Watch Scorecard Centre discovered that the problem in Nigeria is not President Muhammadu Buhari but a colle

By  Storm Mbarka Transparency Watch and Scorecard Centre an International NGO based in the United States of America USA with committed interest on Africa Development particularly Nigeria , has promised to partner with the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration to build  a vibrant and a Stronger  new Nigeria under  the remaining three years of the current regime if  all the recommendations will be  taken with decorum and modesty by allowing the organisation to work with relevant  Departments,Ministries and Agencies of Government in a synergy to produce the nation's desired positive result.  The  Transparency Watch and Scorecard Centre Official statement  made available to the African Pride  Media via skipe by Barr. Oghenekaro kelvin Rugbere  the spokesman of the Centre stated that after a carefull study of the recent events which transpired in Nigeria , the Transparency Watch Scorecard Centre discovered that the problem in Nigeria is not President Muhammadu Buhari but a colle

By Wilson Macaulay  In my own opinion, some elites are just scared of Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi being a man that can't be controlled like a robot. They call Gbagi all sorts of names without even knowing who he is. Some say he doesn't pay his workers. Some say he is too harsh. Some say he is too aggressive, and so on. But I think some of these people calling Gbagi all these names don't really know him.  While some believe the negative stories about Gbagi, and some elites deliberately spoil his name because they know they can't control him as a robot. There are also some who can't get free money from him, hence they decide to spoil him all over the place. Gbagi being elected a governor of Delta State is for the good of Deltans and the State, in my own candid opinion. He is a successful businessman. If a man like Gbagi can use his personal money to provide business infrastructure for people to do business, then he will do better when in Government House. Apart from Felix

..Says The Elect Of God Are Unstoppable. Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq has congratulated Delta State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Peter Adogbejire Mrakpor Esq, for making the final list of applicants confirmed by the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee, LPPC, for the prestigious title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, on Friday. The EAC in a goodwill message to Mrakpor asserted that the elect of God cannot be stopped from fulfilling destiny and that the conspiracy theory of detractors failed woefully through divine intervention and for lack of evidence to substantiate the spurious allegations cooked up by a busybody petitioner. He described AG Mrakpor as a peace loving gentleman who pays detailed attention to his multifaceted assigned responsibilities as Chief Law Officer of the state, saying that at 50 years of age, Mrakpor has proved beyond reasonable doubt that he is indeed a legal icon

By Storm Mbarka  Niger Delta born playwright genius, Peace Ambassador cum politician, Honourable Peresine Watchman has charged the Miracle Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri on the need for his administration to immediately organise a banquet to honour the only first Bayelsa State best double First Class Law Graduate, Miss Ebizi Blessing Eradiri Esq, who has not only made Bayelsans proud but the entire Izon nation on her excellent performance at the Niger Delta University Law Department and Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus. Peresine who urged Governor Diri to take a bold step to correct his earlier mistake of honouring BBNaija third position winner, Nengi as a role model to Bayelsa youths, said the right person to be honoured and awarded as a 'Role Model' to Bayelsa youths, to emulate is Miss Ebizi Blessing Eradiri Esq, who has distinguished herself before men and women, and she has also written her name in the Guinness Book of records.  "If Governor Douye Diri

 Wilson Macaulay  WARRI: WARRI-The president of Ijaw People's Development initiative, IPDI, Comrade Ozobo Austin has thrown his weight behind the call for the split of Burutu Local government areas into two or three LGA, being one of the largest and the oldest LGAs in the country. The right activist in an interview called on Delta South senator, Sen.James Manager, and Hon. Julius Pondi, member House of representatives, presenting Burutu Federal constituency to ceased the medium of the constitution amendment to agitate for the split of Burutu LGA to two or three separate LGAs. Ozobo said almost all the LGAs created much more later after the creation of Burutu in Delta State had been splited into two or more but Burutu case remained a sad tale. The group said the LGA be splited into Burutu North, Burutu South and Burutu Central, being one of the largest and oldest LGAs in the country.  He said there was no better times than now to agitate for the split of Burutu LGA into two or more

Wilson Macaulay  Fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors and Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, Prof Raph Akinfeleye will be the Chief Trainer at the second edition of Delta State Strategic Communication Workshop organised by the Office of the Executive Assistant (Communications) to the Governor in conjunction with the Office of the Secretary to the State Government. Prof Akinfeleye, a former head of department of Mass Communication, is the arrowhead that led the department of Mass Communication of the University of Lagos, to attain UNESCO rating as one of the ten centres of Excellence in media training in Africa and the only one in Nigeria. Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq in a statement on Friday said Akinfeleye is the Nigerian elected first African member of the World Journalism Education Council with vast professional experience in training and mentoring of Journalists, practicing their craft in conv

Wilson Macaulay  Fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors and Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, Prof Raph Akinfeleye will be the Chief Trainer at the second edition of Delta State Strategic Communication Workshop organised by the Office of the Executive Assistant (Communications) to the Governor in conjunction with the Office of the Secretary to the State Government. Prof Akinfeleye, a former head of department of Mass Communication, is the arrowhead that led the department of Mass Communication of the University of Lagos, to attain UNESCO rating as one of the ten centres of Excellence in media training in Africa and the only one in Nigeria. Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq in a statement on Friday said Akinfeleye is the Nigerian elected first African member of the World Journalism Education Council with vast professional experience in training and mentoring of Journalists, practicing their craft in conv

Wilson Macaulay  The All Progressives Congress Democracy Vanguard (APCDV) has commended the judgment of the Federal High Court, Yenagoa, which nullified the APC primary election for the Bayelsa West senatorial bye-election. Justice Jane Inyang had on Tuesday delivered two rulings on two-related cases of alleged forgery and non-compliance with party guidelines which disqualified the APC senatorial candidate, Peremobowei Ebebi, from the race, and also declared the party's primary election null and void. The cases were filed against Ebebi by Richman Samuel, a former director of Domestic Matters, Government House, Yenagoa and some registered members of the APC from Bayelsa West senatorial district. Coordinator of the APCDV, Ayibadoubra Jacobs, in a statement on Monday, noted that the judgment was a great effort by the judiciary to sanitise the chaotic internal democratic process of political parties in the country. Jacobs praised Justice Inyang for her bold decision on the conduct of t

NICHOLAS UWERUNONYE His Royal Majesty, HRM, Oba Mufutau Oloyede Gbadsmosi , the Oloffa of Offa, Kwara State, has made spirited calls to stakeholders in the media Industry to do something on the working conditions of Nigerian Journalists in practicing in the country, explaining that the media men are not well remunerated given the enomouse risks they undertake in doing their jobs. The traditional ruler made the call at the Press Week of the state correspondent chapel, at the NUJ Center, Ilorin. The monarch, represented by Chief Mrs Wosilat McCarthy, the Boba selu of Offa, at the event which also had as guests and speakers, Yusuf Alli, SAN, a legal practitional of national and international repute, Harriett Oshatimehin, Commissioner for Information and representative of the the state governor, Abdulrahaman Abdulrazak, leading party chairmen in the state, Hon. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa, BOB, and Eng. Kola Shittu, state chairmen, All Progressives Congress, APC, and Peoples' Democratic P

 *-Zik Gbemre* In the future interest of our Clan/kingdom,Urhobo and the entire Delta State, I strongly believe there is need for Ughievwen illustrious Sons and Daughters to join hands together and support and pray for Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi to succeed in his governorship aspirations.  For the fact that Ughievwen is gifted with such a great man, is something that we should be proud of and take advantage of, to have one of our own there in the Delta State Government House. We must unite and give him all the necessary support as one of  our own.  I am seeing the hands of political detractors who are trying to pull Gbagi down by working against him and his political ambition. As such, we should pray for him at these trying times when detractors are trying to pull him down.  I am not a politician, and I don't belong to any political party. And I, Zik Gbemre is not looking for any political relevance or appointments in government at any level. I will not even accept any political appoin

By Wilson Macaulay  ...Says Nigeria Was Vibrant Socioeconomically, More united And Prosperous During Jonathan Administration. The Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe has described former Nigeria First Lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan as a detribalised Nigerian, an exceptionally  humorous personality, a great patriot and a lively mother of the nation. The EAC in his goodwill message to Mrs Jonathan on the occasion of her 55th birthday anniversary celebration and made available to newsmen in Asaba, further asserted that Mama Peace consistently showed interest in the affairs of the nation and laughed when it was necessary and also wept openly when it mattered most. He noted that when the Chibok girls were kidnapped by Boko Haram militants, Mama Peace wept openly as a mother of the nation and as a concerned parent, pointing out that the nation was more united and vibrant, enjoyable and less stressful during Jonathan administration.

By Wilson Macaulay  The President of Nigeria Welders and Fitters Union NIWELFU  Comrade Chief Joseph Awala Inone has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to implement the five point demand of the the famous endSARS protesting Nigeria  youths across the globe  whom he described as the children of Mr President.  Comrade Chief Joseph Awala lnone who broke his silent to speak for the first time since the commencement of the  protest asserted in his speech  that, the  children have made their points very clear and President Buhari has equality admitted that the demands are germane and worthwhile , all hands need to be on deck now to ensure that the implementation of their request does not nose dive or run into  the twist and turns of the usual tangles which truncate government laudable ideas  vision. Chief Awala the NIWELFU boss therefore urge Members of the National Assembly both Senators and Members of the House of Representatives , Ministers,  Director Generals of different Ministries De

     By Wilson Macaulay A Humanitarian Group named Peace Development Security and Humanitarian Rights Association of Niger Deltans  has called on President Muhammadu Buhari  the amiable  Governors of the Nine  Niger Delta States  ,the Hon. Minister of State for  Petroleum,    the Hon. Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, NDDC, and DESOPADEC, to use the instruments of their good    offices  to ensure that the thirteen percent derivation funds acruable to oil and gas producing States is used to establish or build at least seven    community based Modular Refineries    in each of the nine Niger Delta States.              Comrade Mike JK Tiemo the Group President who spoke in Warri Delta State asserted that the quest is necessary to break the fetters that has kept the region backward  uptill this moment  and to generate   massive engagement and employment opportunities for  the seventy five percent unemployed youths of the  Niger Delta .       Comrade Tiemo observed that  the establishment of

 By Wilson Macaulay  A Delta State born human and environmental right activist, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has appealed to political appointees of  Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa of Delta State to sincerely and genuinely encourage the governor to do the needful in terms of roads infrastructures development in the State. Comrade Mulade Sheriff who  made the call in Asaba, the state capital, said as a Deltan, I am highly disappointed whenever I move across the state in terms of roads infrastructural developments.  He asserted in his statement that What is  on ground  in terms of work done on roads across the State cannot quantify and represent true revenue allocations in terms of developments and what we read on papers and see in documentaries as road master.  Comrade Mulade the wel known environmental activist noted that it   is imperative to call and appeal to all Government politicial appointees in the state to genuinely summon courage to tell Governor Ifeanyi Okowa the level of displeas

By Wilson Macaulay  Platinum Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, has approved the second edition of the Strategic Communication Workshop designed to enhance the capacity and performance of Media Aides, internal and external social media influencers/bloggers, PDP Social Media Team and press secretaries to Chairmen of the twenty five local government councils. Executive Assistant to the governor on Communications, Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, in a statement on Tuesday said the 3-Day workshop will hold from December 8 -10, 2020 at Orchid Hotel, DBS Road, Asaba. The 2019 edition was a huge success, organised by the Office of the Executive Assistant (Communications) to the Governor of Delta State, in conjunction with the office of the Secretary to the State Government. "I am happy to announce to our media partners and media Aides in this administration that His Excellency the Governor has approved the training and human capacity development of 150 persons in thi

  By Storm Mbarka As the trial of suspected Covid 19 Palliatives looters begins in Jos Plateau State  Magistrate Court and other States  across the nation, Nigerian react as they share their  opinion over how they view the episode of the looting of  warehouses  that capped the endsars protest.      Busy Brain f who spoke from  Ilorin  Kwara state said :                                                             We  are talking of a dual scenario.Two things are involved here, Covid-19 palliative looters and looters of malls and businesses owned by private individuals.  My take on the two circumstances varies. For the  palliative looters,  they should be considered as people that were arrested by poverty occasioned by poor governance and corruption. The covid-19 palliatives should not have been stored in warehouses, it should have been shared to unburden the poor masses that keep wallowing in hunger. The looters  should be given soft landing. For the thieves who looted electronic/phone

By Storm Mbarka  As part of the vision to propagate the activities of Chief  JAMES Augoye ,two girls who went  through informal education   in hair dressing were  yesterday empowered  in Adeje community in Okpe LGA, of Delta State through the  Chief James Augoye   foundation. Chief James Augoye the Delta State Commissioner for works  is a human developer  per excellent ever ready to help and support those who are willing to   learn through  the Foundation.  The presentation of the items which  was done by  Comrade Harrison Elerubo to the admiration of the Adeje community leaders who were present to witness the lofty gesture of the foundation sent positive vibrations about the concern of Chief James Augoye about the welfare of his people.   The representatives of the families of the beneficiaries who were visibly overwhelmed with joy said: " Our  appreciation knows no bound because the kind gesture that took place just now is   a dream fulfilled and we  thanked  God for the life of

By Storm Mbarka Professor Austin  E  Anigala the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics of the Delta State University Abraka has  strongly opined  that Nigeria  is in a dire need of creative, innovative and productive leaders  to harness her enermous great human and material  resources which are boundless.  Professor Anigala the Academic don who was reacting to the recent statement made by former Ghana President , General Jerry Rawlings  who said Nigeria have all it takes  to become the true giant of Africa if only the Political  leadership is willing to do so.  General Rawlings the former Ghana President in that speech lamented how Nigeria keep romancing imperial powers with no sign of light at the end of the tunnel.  He Equally asserted that the old Nigerian Politicians must be eased out through peaceful retirement so that the new breeds can come on board  to set the pace for the new Nigeria Africa can be proud of.  Prof Anigala  in addition to the Rawlings recommendations   posited that 

By Storm Mbarka  A Humanitarian Group named Peace Development Security and Humanitarian Rights Association of Niger Deltans  has called on President Muhammadu Buhari  the amiable  Governors of the Nine  Niger Delta States  ,the Hon. Minister of State for  Petroleum,    the Hon. Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, NDDC, and DESOPADEC, to use the instruments of their good    offices  to ensure that the thirteen percent derivation funds acruable to oil and gas producing States is used to establish or build at least seven    community based Modular Refineries    in each of the nine Niger Delta States.              Comrade Mike JK Tiemo the Group President who spoke in Warri Delta State asserted that the quest is necessary to break the fetters that has kept the region backward  uptill this moment  and to generate   massive engagement and employment opportunities for  the seventy five percent unemployed youths of the  Niger Delta .       Comrade Tiemo observed that  the establishment of the com

By Storm Mbarka Mr Ogaga Akpofure ,  Chief Executive  Officer of Transparency and Scorecard Centre , a Nigerian Citizen based in the US has reacted to a publication made by the Nigerian Guardian Newspaper on the 21st of October 2020  reported by Dennis Erezi in the papers Metro Column which  alledged that a Nigerian Soldier was arrested for asking his colleagues not to fire at the  harmless and peacefull protesters at the Lekki toll gate. Mr Ogaga Akpofure who spoke via skipe    called on Nigerians at home and in Diaspora to advocate  for the release of the  soldier allegedly arrested  by the military authority for asking his  colleagues  not to open fire on  the  peacefull protesters.  Akpofure ,the international Activist observed that , speaking up against injustice no matter  whose ox is gord is the shortest path to an egalitarian society.  He lamented that  it is indeed absurd for an authority mandated to protect  people to  easily turn around to be so  brutish on  them when Nigeri

  By Wilson Macaulay  General John Abugor an illustrious son of Idjerhe Kingdom who is also a  Chieftain of the People's Democratic Party in Ethiope West  LGA  yesterday commended the laudable effort of Governor Okowa of Delta State  for graciously directing the Deputy Governor Barrister Kingsley Otuaro to  issue Staff of office to HRM Monday Arthur Whiskey , Udurhie l the Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom.  General Abugor who spoke during the ceremony  noted in his  Statement that the wide jubilation which greeted the emergence of Udurhie I is an expression of the fact that the people are indeed happy that the Kingdom  have finally put paid to the issue of the vacant stool since the former king joined his ancestors.  He  therfore congratulated Udurhie l the Ovie of Idjerhe  Kingdom on the auspicious moment of the issuing of Staff of Office to him by the Deputy Governor.  Speaking further Abugor said:  " We the people of Idjerhe Kingdom are happy to have a very modest and seasoned mater