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BIG BIG OPPORTUNITY.              GRAB IT NOW TOR VANDE-ACKA MAKURDI - The Embassy of the State of Israel in Nigeria has commenced plans for training activities that would raise a generation of innovators, inventors, and researchers in Nigeria. The Embassy intends to use the platform of the Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (i-FAIR 2020/21) for the would-be inventors and researchers to transform their ideas into innovative solutions. This was contained in a statement signed by the Israeli Ambassador to Nigerian, H.E Shimon Ben-Shoshan and made available to Sunday INDEPENDENT in Makurdi on Saturday. The program is to be carried out by the Israeli Embassy, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osibajo in partnership with Skill-G Nigeria Ltd, Gregory University Uturu, Abia state and DeNovo-Israel Ltd. Ben-Shoshan also noted that "The  " theme for the i-FAIR, 'Transforming Ideas into Inventions' and has been created

Wow I Never Knew  By Storm Mbarka  *1.   Matthew*  Suffered martyrdom in Ethiopia, killed by a sword wound.  *2.   Mark*  Died in Alexandria, Egypt , after being dragged by Horses through the streets until he was dead.  *3.   Luke*  Was hanged in Greece as a result of his tremendous preaching to the lost.  *4.   John*  Faced martyrdom when he was boiled in huge Basin of Boiling Oil during a wave of persecution in Rome. However, he was miraculously delivered from death. John was then sentenced to the mines on the prison Island of Patmos.  He wrote his prophetic Book of Revelation on Patmos.  The apostle John was later freed and returned to serve as Bishop of Edessa in modern Turkey.  He died as an old man, the only apostle to die peacefully.  *5.   Peter*  He was crucified upside down on an X-shaped cross. According to church tradition it was because he told his tormentors that he felt unworthy to die In the same way that Jesus Christ had died.  *6.   James*  The leader of the Church in

  *       Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi To President Buhari:*  A Soldier salary is 49,000 forty nine thousand naira, some no accommodation they rent house outside the barrack no risk allowance  instead they sleep inside bush fought to defend the Nation. A classroom teacher with degree certificate receives 49,000 (fourty nine thousand) approximately accross the nation without good housing accommodation, acces to electricity, potable water, health care facilities and means of transportation yet you expect them to produce good engineers, bankers, lawyers, economists, architecture etc that will compete favourabloy with foreigners to fix the country.  Where is the change?  Change should start with the National assembly: = A Senator receives N36,000,000 (thirty-six million Naira) monthly. If this is divided into two = N18,000,000 million (Eighteen million Naira). The second half which is N18,000,000 (eighteen million Naira) can be used to employ 200 Nigerians, each earning a salary of N90,000 (n

Gombe Govt Pressurises Buhari To Begin Oil Exploitation In North INNOCENT OWEH ABUJA  Governor Mohammed Yahaya of Gombe state has met with President Muhammadu Buhari to urge him to prevail on the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) to begin oil and gas exploitation in the Gongola basin.  After the meeting with the president in Abuja on Friday, he told State House correspondents that the exploitation would trigger economic activities and create jobs for the states in the region.  He said: “With the discovery of oil and gas in Gombe and Bauchi states, and specifically, in the whole of Gongola Basin, we seek to get the support or the federal government, so the pressure will be mounted on the Nigerian National Petroleum cooperation NNPC and the DPR for them to see to the fact that the exploitation oil and gas deposit that is available in Gombe and in fact the wider Gongola Basin is encouraged so that economic activities will be tri

By  Macaulay  WARRI : Late Chief ( Sir )P B Djebah Was born on 26th March 1925 to Chief Djebah Bagun Ohwoefe of Imigbu quarters and Madam Maria Djebohwo Djebah nee Ughievwecha of Djariovwe quarters both of Okwagbe Inland, Ughelli-South L.G.A Delta State. His mother had lost four children before his birth. She wondered if he would survive, for that reason  she left him by the side of the fire as he did not cry. He was then beaten before he started crying, hence he was named Bivese (seed with a parable). She had two children after him; Tavwiatota (died 1977) and married Ohwofamijeh officer in the Nigerian  Army (died 1972). He was enrolled into the Catholic Mission School in fountain 1 in 1932 but had to stop. He was later re-enrolled in 1940 where he studied till 1945. Since the school was without a standard 6 he had to move to Okrika in 1945. He once narrated how he had to trek to Ovwian in present day Udu L.G.A in search of a school to write the Standard Six. But since the Headmaster

By Storm Mbarka The PDP Mobilizers of  Nigeria,  a noble organization under the the leadership of the biggest party in Africa, the People Democratic Party, saddled with the responsibility of mobilizing and sensitizing voters on the advancement of true democracy and the benefit of good governance  held their inaugural meeting in Enegu over the weekend.  The inaugural stakeholders meeting  which was held at the Grand Chavy Hotel, Enugu on the 3rd of October, 2020 was unique and special due to the  depth and volume of their deliberations.  The meeting had in attendance the Mr. Iteh Ubon , National Coordinator, PDP Mobilizers Nigeria,  Mr Manby Ezekiel, Group Spokes man, Comrade Francis Obule the Delta State Coordinator and other  stakeholders from every state and zones in Nigeria across the six geopolical zones.  Mr Iteh Ubon the National President PDP Mobilizers Nigeria sated that amongst other things, resolutions were  unanimously adopted at the meeting,  that, the  PDP Mobilizers Niger

Oyeniran Apata, Lagos The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos, on Friday, condemns the manhandling of a photo journalist, Olukayode Jaiyeola  while covering a peaceful protest to mark Nigeria's 60th independence anniversary at the Maryland Area of Lagos State by Police. IPC appeals to police officers and other security operatives to create a safe environment for journalists and other media professionals to carry out their duties unhindered.  Media reports said the incident happened around 12:00 noon when a policeman, Innocent Adadu, hit Jaiyeola's head with a baton, which immediately made him collapse, with blood gushing out of his injured skull.” IPC's rogramme Officer/Safety Desk Officer, Melody Lawal  condemned the unwarranted brutality of the journalist in the course of his legitimate duty of covering a peaceful protest by a group of Nigerians.  "Although we commend the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Hakeem Odumosu for his prompt intervention over the m

By Francis Onoiribholo Bureau Chief Benin Mike Igini, the  Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in charge of Akwa Ibom State has instituted a N10 billion libel suit against David Imuse,  the factional chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State and John Mayaki, Chairman, Edo State APC Media Campaign Council. Igini, in a separate writ of summons with suit numbers B/555/2020 and B/556/2020  filed on Monday  before a Benin High Court by Barrister Edwin Okonedo on behalf of his counsel Clement Onwuenwunor demanded the sum of N5 billion as aggravated damages  each from the APC factional chairman and John Mayaki respectively. He also joined the Vanguard Media Limited, the African Newspaper of Nigeria Plc, the publisher of the Nigeria Tribune and the Sun Publishing Limited as co- defendants. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, also demanded for a full page unreserved apology to be published by the duo in every edition of the Punch Newspapers, Tribune, Guardian and the Sun Newspap

                                                     Chief Clark's Statement on Edo APC crisis* Edo State APC Crisis: No Individual is Bigger than Nigeria I condemn, in the strongest terms, the disqualification of the incumbent Governor of Edo State, by the APC screening committee under the leadership of a Professor, Ayuba Jonathan, over alleged inconsistencies in the Governor’s academic credentials. I am indeed, very disappointed and embarrassed that Professors, noted for rationality, judiciousness and erudition, should now be allowing themselves to be used by people, who, educationally, are not their peers.  What the Professor Ayuba Jonathan-led APC screening committee did is a shame to the academic world, not listening or accepting the statement from the Registrar of the University of Ibadan, the country’s premier University, instead, it resorted to adopting pettiness and irregularities, to achieve a predetermined outcome.  The subsequent upholding of that illegitimate decision

Odiri was born on the 1st of October 1960. She grew up in the United Kingdom with her parents, who passed away in a fatal road accident when she was 5. She had to grow up with her aunty in Coventry. Her aunt was married to a white man. She grew up with so much passion, and interest in African history. She focused so much on Nigeria, and when she was 28, she decided to move back to the most populous nation in Africa to trace her roots. Odiri, an epitome of true African beauty and brains, was already doing well for herself. She was a medical doctor in London, and her brainy nature earned her a high post at a reputable hospital with a short period. She was able to establish contact with one of her uncles in Nigeria. She planned to relocate to the country permanently and contribute her quota to the development of the health sector. Her uncle talked her into establishing a hospital in her home-town in the southern part of Nigeria. She kept on wiring funds to him to secure land, erect a buil

By Wilson Macaulay  WARRI : Late Chief ( Sir )P B Djebah Was born on 26th March 1925 to Chief Djebah Bagun Ohwoefe of Imigbu quarters and Madam Maria Djebohwo Djebah nee Ughievwecha of Djariovwe quarters both of Okwagbe Inland, Ughelli-South L.G.A Delta State. His mother had lost four children before his birth. She wondered if he would survive, for that reason  she left him by the side of the fire as he did not cry. He was then beaten before he started crying, hence he was named Bivese (seed with a parable). She had two children after him; Tavwiatota (died 1977) and married Ohwofamijeh officer in the Nigerian  Army (died 1972). He was enrolled into the Catholic Mission School in fountain 1 in 1932 but had to stop. He was later re-enrolled in 1940 where he studied till 1945. Since the school was without a standard 6 he had to move to Okrika in 1945. He once narrated how he had to trek to Ovwian in present day Udu L.G.A in search of a school to write the Standard Six. But since the Headm

By :Storm Mbarka SAPELE : Comrade Francis Obule the Delta State Coordinator of PDP Mobilizers yesterday in Sapele Commended the effort of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa  of Delta State for graciously inaugurating the Delta State Youth Parliament  to groom the youths as the leaders of tomorrow in the rudiments of  parliamentary affairs.   Comrade Francis Obule the PDP Chieftain  noted that the Govrrnor acted well  because the idea will help immensely in  groom the the   leadership quality  of the youths across board He emphasised in his statement that  the Youth Parliament is an ample   opportunity the Governor gave to the Youths  to learn, Create awareness to know more about their constituency  Speaking further Comrade Obule explained that the lofty idea of Youth parliament will   develop their  minds   towards a better and a stronger Delta as encapsulated in the SMART Agenda  Continuing he said : ". A problem known is a problem half solved, Youth parliament is a futuristic projection tha

By :Storm Mbarka SAPELE : Comrade Francis Obule the Delta State Coordinator of PDP Mobilizers yesterday in Sapele Commended the effort of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa  of Delta State for graciously inaugurating the Delta State Youth Parliament  to groom the youths as the leaders of tomorrow in the rudiments of  parliamentary affairs.   Comrade Francis Obule the PDP Chieftain  noted that the Govrrnor acted well  because the idea will help immensely in  groom the the   leadership quality  of the youths across board He emphasised in his statement that  the Youth Parliament is an ample   opportunity the Governor gave to the Youths  to learn, Create awareness to know more about their constituency  Speaking further Comrade Obule explained that the lofty idea of Youth parliament will   develop their  minds   towards a better and a stronger Delta as encapsulated in the SMART Agenda  Continuing he said : ". A problem known is a problem half solved, Youth parliament is a futuristic projection tha

By Storm Mbarka  A peace Ambassador,  Poet,and Social  Crusader Comrade Peresine Watchman  yesterday stated that the  Governor of Delta    State, His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa deserves the two awards given to him by the  Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) for 'Pioneering implementations of Residency Training in Nigeria' and as 'Ambassador of State Health Tertiary Institution' Awards last week  Thursday.  Ambassador Peresine Watchman emphasised that :"Beside contributing to the implementation of the Residency Training Act, 2017, and pioneering the implementation of the Residency Training Programme in Nigeria, I also deem it necessary to commend His Excellency Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for his legacy Bill, the National Health Act Insurance Scheme for all Deltans with government paying for pregnant women, elderly and under 5; the completion of rehabilitation works on 63 Secondary Health Care facilities and 110 Primary Health Care facilities,

By Wilson  Vwerhoko  The Leadership of Peace Development Security and Humanitarian Rights Association of Niger Deltans has unequivacally stated in  strong terms  that there are better measures that can yield  credible solution  to mitigate the much talk about  effects of fuel hike , subsidy removal or  deregulation   Policy of the down stream sector of the nation's petroleum lndustry in no distant  instead of railing against the deregulation policy with protests which may be counter productive at the end of the whole bragadaccio muted by numerous Groups particularly  the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties Parties, CNPP, the Nigeria Labour Congress  NLC, Trade Union Congress TUC, National Association of Nigerian Students,  NANS and other Civil Society Organisations . The Niger Delta  Humanitarian Group canvassed the view that it is better to  jettison all the  planned    protest against the new pump price of petrol  (PMS )and electricity tariff  not to  shut down the nation as

By Stormmbarka  SAPELE: Comrade Francis Obule ,the Delta State Coordinator of PDP Mobilizers  has described the Online  Media reports making waves  that immediate past Delta State  former Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan CON  has dumped the APC and    decamped back to the PDP as a very good news and a most  welcome development.  Comrade Francis Obule the Sapele  PDP Chieftain   who spoke yesterday at  Orion Hotel Opposite the Sapele Athletic Club  stated that , the return   of former Governor Uduaghan from the APC to PDP is indeed a home coming journey from Egypt to Israel  Comrade Obule recalled that he advised the former Governor sometimes be in early 2018 in the  Delta State owned Pointer Newspaper that Uduaghan should remain in PDP not  to think of going  to APC, a move  which was glaringly an expedition of a man leaving the coxy  comfort of a palace to chase rabbit holes having benefitted so much from the PDP. Obule the Delta PDP Mobilizers boss noted  that now that Dr.  Emma

By Wilson Macaulay The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has  expressed shock over the death of the first elected Deputy Governor of Delta State, Mr Simeon Ebonka, saying death has robbed the State of a peace-loving elderstateman. In a Press Statement  by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr   Dennis Otu, the Speaker said that the news of  the passing of the former Deputy Governor came to him as a rude shock, noting  that the state has lost one of its illustrous sons. Rt Hon Oborevwori  who described Mr  Simeon Ebonka as a peace loving and an upright  politician , said   that the people of Delta state will surely miss him. According  to him; "We have lost a peace-loving elderstateman whose wise counsel and fatherly advise we will miss dearly. He played politics without bitterness. As a  Deputy Governor between 1992 and 1993, he made visible  contributions towards the  solid foundation for the development of our dear state. He has a special place in

 There  Are  Better  Measures  To Mitigate Fuel Hike Instead of Railing Against It In Protest  ---- Niger   Delta Humanitarian  Group  By Wilson Macaulay  The Leadership of Peace Development Security and Humanitarian Rights Association of Niger Deltans has unequivacally stated in  strong terms  that there are better measures that can yield  credible solution  to mitigate the much talk about  effects of fuel hike , subsidy removal or  deregulation   Policy of the down stream sector of the nation's petroleum lndustry in no distant  instead of railing against the deregulation policy with protests which may be counter productive at the end of the whole bragadaccio muted by numerous Groups particularly  the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties Parties, CNPP, the Nigeria Labour Congress  NLC, Trade Union Congress TUC, National Association of Nigerian Students,  NANS and other Civil Society Organisations . The Niger Delta  Humanitarian Group canvassed the view that it is better to  jet

   INNOCENT OWEH ABUJA President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the death of 23 people, as confirmed by the Federal Road Safety Commission, “represents another disturbing and saddening incident in the litany of tragedies that have befallen our country." Reacting to the petroleum tanker explosion earlier this Wednesday in Lokoja, the Kogi State Capital which claimed the lives of travellers, school children, bystanders, including some students of Kogi State Polytechnic, President Buhari said that "I am seriously worried about the frequency of these unfortunate and large scale tragedies in the country which cause needless deaths." According to him, "these frequent incidents that result in loss of lives and property are a national scandal caused by our indifference to safety standards." He explained that "many accidents are preventable if proper proactive and precautionary measures are put in place or properly observed as routine policies." The Presiden

   *Big Brother Naija And The Senseless Fundraising*  _Busy Brain Writes From Offa, Kwara State. Last week, the social media was awashed with gists and memes about Big Brother Naija's eviction and disqualification of some of the housemates. Erica was disqualified for her sullen temper against Laycon. Erica's eviction was major hit that set the media on fire; minutes after she left the house, her fans took it upon themselves to raise funds for her and in couple of hours, she earned millions of naira. Wonderful!  A day before Erica's disqualification, Nigerian youths were calling for President Buhari's head for the obnoxious increments in the price of petroleum and electricity tariff. Immediately the reality television shame announced Erica's disqualification, Nigerian 'leaders of tomorrow' swiftly forgot about petroleum and tariff and light-up social media statuses hyping Big Brothers and sisters locked in the house. What baffles me most is the cheap prophecy

   By Wilson Macaulay  SAPELE: Comrade Francis Obule ,the Delta State Coordinator of PDP Mobilizers  has described the Online  Media reports making waves  that immediate past Delta State  former Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan CON  has dumped the APC and    decamped back to the PDP as a very good news and a most  welcome development.  Comrade Francis Obule the Sapele  PDP Chieftain   who spoke yesterday at  Orion Hotel Opposite the Sapele Athletic Club  stated that , the return   of former Governor Uduaghan from the APC to PDP is indeed a home coming journey from Egypt to Israel  Comrade Obule recalled that he advised the former Governor sometimes be in early 2018 in the  Delta State owned Pointer Newspaper that Uduaghan should remain in PDP not  to think of going  to APC, a move  which was glaringly an expedition of a man leaving the coxy  comfort of a palace to chase rabbit holes having benefitted so much from the PDP. Obule the Delta PDP Mobilizers boss noted  that now that Dr