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    By Wilson Macaulay   Comrade   Sweet Otiotio  from Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State has  joined  the teaming supporters  to  send a warm congratulatory message to  Hon Chief Barrister John Nani on the  momentous occasion of his  memorable 63rd Birthday Anniversary  celebration by his imnediate Family, Political Family,   well -wishers at home and in diaspora  on 7th July  2023. Comrade Sweet Otiotio,  who made this known  in Warri Delta State in a Press statement personally signed by him and made available to Media Houses , reads in part. " My leader and dependable mentor, the occasion of your birthday is another good opportunity to pour encomiums on you , because of your penchant towards the development of Urhobo land in Particular and Delta State in general. Comrade Otiotio   described Hon Chief Barrister  John Nani the DESOPADEC Board Chairman as as a rising star that cannot be extinguished by political traducers due to  the grace of God upon his life. According t

  Lawyers, leaders of Civil Society Organisations and professionals across all sectors of the economy have called on Kogi State indigenes at home and in the Diaspora to help security agencies to make the state uninhabitable for criminals masquerading as politicians in the state, especially as the November 11 governorship election draws closer.  They called on the good people of Kogi State to resist those they described as criminal political merchants trying to blackmail security agencies in the interest of their "unpopular ambitions."  Representatives of more than 50 CSOs and scores of lawyers, under the broad platform of Lawyers and Activists for Good Governance, made this position known at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday.  Barr. Mohammed Abdulrazaq Sani, a lawyer from Igalamela LGA, Kogi State, and Co-Convener, Lawyers and Activists for Good Governance, who addressed the press on behalf of others, said, "Personally, I am from Kogi State like a few of those on

  The Kogi State Government has called on security agencies to invite politicians expressing “sadness over the death of a criminal for questioning”. Kingsley Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, stated this in a statement on Tuesday. He noted that residents of the state have thrown their weights behind actions being taken by security agencies to rid the state of crimes. Fanwo, therefore, stressed that no extra Judicial killings in the state, noting that “some naysayers and purveyors of violence who were hard-hit by recent onslaught on criminals in the state want people to believe” The statement read, “the Kogi State Government wishes to state clearly and unequivocally that the good people of the state are totally in support of actions being taken by the security agencies to rid the state of crime and allow the peace that has been enjoyed over the years endure”  “If there is anyone on the streets protesting against the peace and security of the state, that person m

  By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq The economic hardship suffered by local government pensioners in Delta State, cannot be overemphasized, occasioned by the inability of the third tier of government to meet their obligations in years past. It has been confirmed that a whopping sum of N51billion (Fifty One Billion  Naira) Is owed retired local government workers by twenty five Local Government Councils in the state since 2016. The state government under the leadership of immediate past governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, assisted in no small measure to reduce the huge arrears. He also discussed extensively with the Delta State chapter of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, on how to defray the outstanding N51billion. And during his state wide electioneering campaigns tour as governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the incumbent governor, Elder Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, assured pensioners in the state that if elected, his administration will

  Ahead of the 2023 Kabba Day Celebrations later this year, the Central Planning Committee led by its chairman Barrister Segun Modeyin and Secretary, Mr Justin Bello  has paid courtesy visit to the Obaro of Kabba and Chairman, Okun Area Traditional Council, HRM, Oba (Dr) Solomon Dele Owoniyi to inform him of their appointment as committee members, asked for his support, cooperation and also to discuss the way forward for the community. Speaking at the palace, Barrister Modeyin first congratulated the monarch for the newly established Kogi State University, Kabba by the Kogi State Government under the administration of Governor Yahaya Bello and other developmental projects that have been recorded in recent time, describing the kind gesture during his reign as monumental to the advancement of the soci-economic development of the area. He said the committee was inaugurated two weeks ago by the President - General of the Kabba Development Union (KDU), Engr. Emmanuel Ajibero to organize a w

  -------- Otuaro'  By Wilson Macaulay  The former Deputy Governor of Delta State, H.E. Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Esq., paid his respect  at a solemn service of songs held in honor of the late Mrs. Janet Yinkore, who passed away at the age of 78.  The ceremony took place in the Igbudu area of Warri, Delta State, and brought together family, friends, and well-wishers to commemorate and celebrate the life of the departed. In his address, Dcn. Otuaro offered words of comfort and guidance to the grieving children of the deceased. He emphasized the significance of living with love and finding solace in the cherished memories they hold of their mother.  He encouraged them to draw strength and find comfort in these memories as they navigate the challenging days ahead. During a brief interview, the late Mrs. Janet Yinkore's eldest son, Hon. Dibi Yinkore, acknowledged the presence of Dcn. Otuaro at the service of songs, highlighting the importance of Mrs. Yinkore's life and the i

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI lt is no longer news, that the  deplorable condition of Egbema Kingdom roads in in Edo State State is indeed a pitiable one, because most of the roads are no longer motorable due to neglect by successive Governments over time. The  Egbema people especially during the raining season practically groan over the deplorable state of their  roads with no sucour at sight from the Edo State Government  as they are relegated to  second fiddle to remain in that terible condition of abandonement without any hppe of   respite at sight.  The Egbema Focus Group (EFG),  a  frontline advocacy  group formed to accelerate the developmental pace of   Egbema kingdom  , moved to speak out against the perceived injustice of under development in Egbema kingdom  have faulted the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency,  Mr Godwin Obaseki, over the deplorable condition of Egbema roads. The Egbema Focus Group lamented that the major road in Egbema  Kingdom which is Udo-Ofunama

  By Wilson Macaulay Immediate past Executive Assistant on Communications to Delta State Governor under Okowa administration, Olorogun Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, has reacted to the claim by elder statesman, Chief E.K Clark, alleging that former governor of the state, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON, owned Premium Trust Bank and JaceDarl Hotels in Asaba. Oghenesivbe in a statement on Monday asserted that while Okowa does not have any financial stakes in Premium Trust Bank, not to talk of owning 80 percent shares, he named the immediate past Commissioner of Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu as the owner, Chairman/CEO and promoter of JaceDarl Hotels Ltd. He disclosed that Aniagwu started the construction of JaceDarl Hotels long before his appointment as Chief Press Secretary to Okowa, but finally completed the project and opened JaceDarl for business towards the end of Okowa's eight years administration. Oghenesivbe, who was Okowa's Executive Assistant on Communications

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI The former Governor of Delta State, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa CON, has received appreciation from Hon. Spencer O. Okpoye, the Commissioner representing the Ijaw ethnic nationality on the Board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC). Hon. Okpoye expressed his gratitude to Dr. Okowa in a letter. In his open letter, Hon. Okpoye began by congratulating Dr. Okowa on his remarkable victory in the Governorship Election and the State House of Assembly elections, as well as his successful administration as the Executive Governor of Delta State for eight years. He also praised the smooth transfer of power to the current Executive Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. Hon. Okpoye expressed his appreciation for the appointment, recalling a previous request he made to Dr. Okowa during the primary for the Warri North Local Government Council Chairmanship election. At that time, Hon. Smart Yomi Asekutu was considered the party's c

  SAPELE: THE Sapele Athletic Club (SAC) Golf Section Captain’s Inaugural Golf Tournament  ends in gamour on Saturday with Golfer Ezekiel Michael emerging the overall winner with 70 net beating the duo of Joseph Ogbidhe with 72 net C/B and Steven Asagba with 72 net C/B to second and third place respectively. Other winners in the evening are: John Okoye, gross winner with 73 gross; Lucky Akpuye, first place in the members ladies with 61 net and Patience Ogbidhe, second place winner in the members ladies with 81 net. Others are: Kenneth Okoye, who won the men guest; O. Aisisen, won the second place in this category with 69 net; Kelvin Dirisu was third with 73 net C/B; while in the ladies guest Rita Izoje's 71 net gave her the first place as Ruth Orioko came second with 72 net.  Others who are in the winners' list are: Kenneth Orubebe, 73 net C/B to win in the vet category; Faith Gbagi, won the super vet category with 83 net; Uche Nkwor, won the longest drive; Kenneth Okoye, won t

By Wilson Macaulay  WARRI Hon.   Okpoye Okubo  Spencer , the newly appointed ljaw DESOPADEC Commissioner has expressed gratitude to the Góvernór of Delta State for the opportunity given him to serve  the Government and the good people of Delta State as a Commissioner in the newly inaugurated DESOPADEC Board In an open letter filled with deep emotions, Hon. Okpoye Okubo Spencer, the Commissioner representing the Ijaw Ethnic Nationality on the Board of DESOPADEC, expressed his heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff O.F. Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of Delta State, for the unwavering support and the opportunity  given to him to serve in his administration. Hon. Okubo Spencer expressed his sincere gratitude, stating, "I genuinely appreciate the exceptional support you provided regarding my appointment as Commissioner, representing the Ijaw Ethnic Nationality on the Board of DESOPADEC, prior to your swearing-in as the governor of our belove

  A one time chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State and community leader, Barrister Segun Modeyin has been appointed as the Chairman, Central Planning Committee of this year Kabba Day celebrations by the national body of Kabba Development Union (KDU) . Speaking at the unveiling ceremony held at the union's Secretariat in Kabba today, the President - General of the KDU, Engineer Emmanuel Ajibero said the national executives of the union unanimously in consultation with the stakeholders of the community decided to appoint Barrister Segun Modeyin as this year chairman of the Central Planning Committee because of his pedigree,  achievements and love for the community. He said members of the executive believe in the capacity and capability of Barrister Segun Modeyin and Mr Justin Bello as the chairman and Secretary of this year's CPC respectively to galvanize the needed resources to have a wonderful outing this year. He urged the people of the community to rally

  The Chairman Isoko South Local Government Area, Sir Victor Asasa has lauded the examplary commitment and dedication of His Excellency Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori in his service to Delta State and wished him a successful tenure in office as he clocks 60. Asasa in a press statement said, " On behalf of the good people of Isoko nation and my immediate family, I wish to express my warm felicitations to you on the glorious occasion of your 60th birthday anniversary. 60 is indeed a very significant age" "I wish to join the entire people of Delta State, your friends and family in celebrating a life that epitomizes triumph against all odds. Asasa prayed that as His Excellency, RT Hon Sheriff Oborevwori marks this landmark occasion, may the almighty God continue to grant him good health and prosper him in his many more years of fulfilling service in governing Delta State. "As we move on in cherished brotherhood bound by the goal of a stable and stronger Delta State, may God

    By Wilson Macaulay The Coalition of Urhobo and lsoko Ex – Agitators in Delta State has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to use his Executive fiat to terminate with immediate effect the Pipeline Surveillance Contract of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege due to his alleged opaque practice, diversion and suppression of NNPCL pipeline surveillance slots, meant for Urhobo and lsoko Youths.  The Placards carrying Protesting Urhobo - Isoko Youths Who came out in large crowd along DSC Road by Express junction in Udu LGA of Delta State condemned in all ramifications what they called the Omo-Agege greed to corner what belongs to them. The angry Ex - Agitators in a Press statement signed by their Chairman, Comrade Godspower Okoro made available to newsmen reads in part:  “We the aggrieved Youths of Urhobo and lsoko hereby call for the immediate arrest, prosecution and termination of the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. We also plead for Mr. President to kindly app

    By Wilson Macaulay The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil And Gas (HOSTCOM) Urhobo Ethnic Nationality, Youth Wing led by Comrade Sweet Otiotio has congratulated His Excellency, RT Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, the Executive Góvernor of Delta State, on the occasion of his diamond  age  birthday anniversary at @60. Comrade Sweet Otiotio, the  Leader of Urhobo HOSTCOM   Youth Wing  observed in his  birthday  message that Góvernor Sheriff Oborevwori is a rejected stone which became the pillar of the house.. According to Comrade Sweet Otiotio,  Góvernor Sheriff Oborevwori is worth celebrating  at 60 as a man who has given much to his father land in terms of quality  service delivery to all Deltans   across board without bias . He added saying : "" The birthday of our amiable Governor ,His Excellency , RT Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, our own illustrous son is an apportunity to give God thanks fo His benevolence and Mercy upon us for preserving  him for these sixty years of his jour

  A prominent Niger Delta leader, Chief Sobomabo Jackrich aka Egberepapa has called on the federal government to sack the group Managing director of Nigeria National Petroleum Company limited ,NNPCL, Mele Kyari over alleged abuse of office. Eberipapa, a former governoship candidate at the last governoship election in Rivers state said President Bola Tinubu should also revoke the license given by the NNPCL to Dangote refinery , alleging  that it  violated the Petroleum Industry Act 2021  The statement reads  in part, :  President Ahmed Bola Tinubu should immediately sack the Group Managing Director of NNPCL, Mele Kyari and order for his investigation, as there are clear evidence of abuse of office and gross misconduct against him. "This is a call to President Tinubu and the 10th National Assembly to probe the alleged issuance of license to Dangote by the NNPCL for the importation of PMS. "President Tinubu and the National Assembly should revoke the license issued by the NNPCL

  Kabba Development Union, (KDU) has penned a strong worded appreciation letter to the National Award winner Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello for the approval of the siting of the newly established Kogi State University in the ancient city of Kabba, headquarters of Kogi West Senatorial District and Okunland, a gesture they will never take lightly. The letter which copy was  glimpsed by DemocracyNewsonline was signed by its President - General, an accomplished Petro chemical Engineer, Emmanuel Ajibero. According to the letter, the people of Kabba and indeed Okunland are full of excitements in receiving the good news of the approval of the establishment of the Kogi State University and to be sited in Kabba by the State Executive Council under the chairmanship of the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, CON. He said this is not the first time Governor Bello is rewriting the history of Kabba and Okunland in general in term of long lasting infrastructural develo

  By Wilson Macaulay The leadership of the Progressive Peace Ambassadors of Niger Delta (PPAND) in a general meeting held in Yenagoa   appealed to the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria,  BOLA AHMED TINUBU to use his good office and well known  good assessment ability and capacity to  build  quality leadership to appoint PRINCE EBITIMI ANGBARE as a Minister in the forthcoming ministerial appointments into the Federal  Executive Council (FEC). Leaders of the group who endorsed the nomination are Comrade Parker Waritimi , General Co-ordinator,               Gen Markson Isere aka IJB Deputy Co-ordinator,  Comrade Akpere Andrew Secretary, Comrade Samson Ebi Amasuomo Spokesman, Mrs Seigha Connel Simon woman leader, Comrade Jerry Akebofah Fin Sec. Leader Toriomo  Excel Monday Ex-millitant Rep. Comrade Israel Theophilus Ebiama,  IYC Rep Abuja Chapter ,Comrade Fyneface Esaduvie Rivers State Coordinator, Gen Godstime Ogidigba, Edo State Coordintor, Gen. Ebitare Samuel Bayelsa State Coordina