COVID-19: Egbema Youth Leader, Comr. Olokpa Salutes Alhaji Omoko As He Donates 10Million Cash For Opuama Bloc Communities And lndigenes ln Diaspora For Relief Materials

COVID-19: Egbema Youth Leader, Comr. Olokpa Salutes Alhaji Omoko As He Donates 10Million Cash For Opuama Bloc Communities And  lndigenes ln Diaspora For Relief Materials

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ A youth leader from Opuama Community in Egbema Kingdom, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, Comrade. John Olokpa has Lauded the kind gesture of High Chief. Alhaji Emmanuel Omoko as he benevolently donates the sum of Ten Million Naira (#10,000 000 00) cash for Opuama indigenes in Diaspora, as well as its Bloc Communities in Egbema Kingdom, in order to alleviate the current hardship as result of the deadly Coronavirus pandemic outbreak all over the world.

Chief. Alhaji Omoko, who is the Bolowei 1 of Egbema Kingdom and the President General Opuama Welfare Association made the huge donation yesterday 27th March, 2020 at Sapele Delta State, in line with the federal government of Nigeria appeal to private individuals and philanthropists to support government in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 in the country.

Our source stated that the money was distributed yesterday to Opuama and its Bloc Communities, as well as Egbema indigenes residents in Sapele, Lagos, warri, Benin, Portharcourt, Asaba, Yenagoa and others across the country.

According to Comrade Olokpa, said Chief. Alhaji Omoko is a renowned  Sapele based Opuama born philanthropist who has touched so many lives over the years both in ljaw, Urhobo and ltsekiri nations in Delta State and beyond.

" He single handedly used his hard earned money to build houses for people, especially the needy in our society. Over one thousand five hundred youths, including elderly men and women are on his monthly stipend payroll.

His recent donation of ten million naira for communities in Egbema Kingdom is highly commendable. If we can have two or more persons like Alhaji, Egbema Kingdom in Warri North would have experienced massive transformation in terms of human capital development and infrastructure.

I want to use this medium called on other wealthy men in Warri North to emulate Alhaji Omoko philanthropic kind gesture, so as to make life easy and meaningful to the masses, especially during this trying time of the Coronavirus pandemic, Comr. Olokpa stated."

COVID-19: IPDI, Ozobo Decries Hike In Food Products In Delta, Condemns Market Women Increase Of Food Price, Calls On Gov. Okowa Immediate Intervention

COVID-19: IPDI, Ozobo Decries Hike In Food Products In Delta, Condemns Market Women Increase Of Food Price, Calls On Gov. Okowa Immediate Intervention

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI, has said that the order for restriction of movement handed down by his excellency Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa had caused unnecessary panic and sudden rise of commodities in the state.

Addressing the press, the group national president comrade Ozobo Austin noted that Gov. Okowa should had made preparations for the aftermath of such inimical policy before issuing it, and that the order was made to punished poor people in the state whose livelihood depends on daily hustling.

The group added that the sit at home order or closed down of commercial activities would greatly affect low income earners as food products get increased uncontrollably and that the government should make provisions for low income earners or resort to other appropriate means of stopping the spread of the COVID19.

The group stressed that the inability of Gov. Okowa to provide market women with nose masks,  sanitizers and hand gloves show that he does not care for the citizens in the state.

"You can not punish innocent people in the name of fighting the spread of coronavirus pandemic disease when you have not provided punishment for those who brought the covid19 to the country. Garri which is the most common commodity in the state, a basket is now sole #1500 from #700. Rice at #2500 and Beans at #1000 from #550 and more.  You can't restrict commercial activities without an appropriate measures to tackle the aftermath effects. Such amounts to a plot to punish the citizenry unnecessarily" the group lamented.

The activist said restricting movement of people whose livelihood depends on daily hustling would be inimical as it would amounts to hunger, crime and more suffering in the state.

The group equally frowned at politicians in the state for not making any preparation for his or her constituents despite the life threatening coronavirus pandemic continued to ravaged economic lives of the people.

The right activist also blamed market women for increasing price of food stuffs unnecessarily, hearing the order of movement restriction and that they should wore human face and reverse to normal price of commodities.

The group called on Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa to make preparations to ease the effects of closed down of commercial activities to avoid increase in hardship and other social vices in the state.

Be Honest In The Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic In The Country, A Renowned Global Human Rights Activist, Amb. Mulade Charges Nigerian Fed. Govt And 36 State Governors

Be Honest In The Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic In The Country, A Renowned Global Human Rights Activist, Amb. Mulade Charges Nigerian Fed. Govt And 36 State Governors


.....Says It Should Not Be Used As Conduit Pipe To Loot The Nation's Treasury

Francis Tayor

Abuja_____ A human rights activist, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has charged Federal Government, the 36 State Governors and the FCT Minister not to politicize the fight against the deadly global pandemic, COVID-19, so as to save Nigerians from death.

Comrade Mulade, the National Coordinator of the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, (CEPEJ), gave the charge in Abuja while speaking with journalists and expressed sadness over the way and manner the deadly disease was being handled in Nigeria without adequate health equipment, personnel and public enlightenment on the need for Nigerians to adhere strictly to WHO guidelines.

Although he commended President Muhammadu Buhari, the Ministries of Health and Information, State Governors, as well as NCDC for taking bold steps to lock down the States, restricting human movement through daily media announcements, the CEPEJ boss however urged the authorities not to politicize the curbing of the killer virus from spreading in Nigeria.

Comrade Mulade urged the Federal Government and the Governors to be honest, sincere, proactive and provide palliative measures without any political undertone, as the pandemic is purely a health issue and not party politics. He advised all to shun all political and religious differences and support President Muhammadu Buhari to adopt collective efforts to save Nigerians.

He called on Mr President and all relevant authorities to monitor those saddled with the responsibility to midwife the process of curbing the spread of the virus, and urged the Governors, Ministries, Departments and Agencies not to see the outbreak of COVID-19 as a conduit pipe to drain the Nation's Treasury.

He noted that as the Governors and political office holders make adequate provisions for their family members and political aides in case of any eventuality in Government houses, plans should also be made to provide and supply electricity, food, water, sanitizers and other essential items to the poor electorate who voted them into power.

The human rights activist expressed worry that if the pandemic persists, many Nigerians might die of CORONA hunger and starvation at home, alleging that the Governors appear more concerned about themselves than the citizenry, issuing political statements to deceive the public, allocating and sharing State funds with reckless abandon.

COVID-19: Ogbe-Ijoh Community Cries Out To Gov. Okowa To Open Ogbe-Ijoh General Hospital For Isolation Centre, Friday Igbegbe Begs

COVID-19: Ogbe-Ijoh Community Cries Out To Gov. Okowa To Open Ogbe-Ijoh General Hospital For Isolation Centre, Friday Igbegbe Begs

Francis Tayor

Warri______ The people of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State has cried out to the executive governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa to as a matter of urgency  reopen the over long closed down Ogbe-ljoh Community general hospital for lsolation center in order to meet the health challenges of the people, especially the rise of the deadly Coronavirus pandemic in the country.

The appeal became necessary now that there is urgent need to health services by the people as result of the outbreak of the COVID-19 disease.

Speaking on behalf of the people, a community leader and a very respected Chief, Alaowei Friday Igbegbe, said Ogbe-Ijoh General hospital was closed down due to the outbreak of Ogbe-Ijoh and Aladja community crisis. But now that the crisis is over, there is urgent need for the reopening of the hospital in order to meet the health challenges of the people.

" lf the Local Government Council health center Nurses and Doctors can resume work, there is no excuse for the general hospital Doctors and Nurses to come to work. They cannot stay at home receiving monthly salary without working. We need their health services now that the deadly Coronavirus is all over the world.

Ogbe-Ijoh community need the hospital to quarantine suspected cases of the COVID-19 in order to protect her citizens from contacting the disease from affected persons. Therefore, l am calling on His Excellency, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa and the Executive Chairman of Warri South-West LGA, Hon. Duke Tuoyo to immediately called on the Doctors, Nurses and staff of the general hospital to resume work, Chief. Igbegbe stated."

Igbegbe Congratulates Chief. Izoukumor As He Emerges Chairman PDP Warri South-West LGA, Describes Him As A Dedicated Politician

Igbegbe Congratulates Chief. Izoukumor As He Emerges Chairman PDP Warri South-West LGA, Describes Him As A Dedicated Politician

Francis Tayor

Warri____ A foremost Niger Delta freedom fighter cum politician and a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, Alaowei Friday Igbegbe has congratulated Chief. Favour lzoukumor on his emergence as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Warri South-West LGA, Delta State, describing him as a dedicated politician who is always committed to whatever he does for the development of his people at the local government in particular, and the state at large.

Chief. Igbegbe made the statement today 26th March, 2020 at Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom, exonerated Izoukumor as a brother, friend, a political bigwig, a technocrat and one time Commissioner for DESOPADEC who have contributed immensely for the growth of PDP in Warri South-West LGA and Delta State.

According to lgbegbe, said; " Chief. Izoukumor is a dedicated politician who is always committed to carry out whatever assignment is given. He had contributed so much for the development of his people at the local government as well as Delta State at large.

His emergence as PDP Chairman in Warri South-West LGA is well deserved and we believe he will deliver. Alaowei lgbegbe added that Chief lzoukumor at same time worked very hard to ensure that PDP remains the best political party in Delta State".

He however, pray God to give lzoukumor the wisdom to pilot the affairs of our great party to an enviable height.

COVID-19: Centre For Peace And Environment Justice, CEPEJ Donates Disinfectants To Nigerian Police, Osubi, Ugolo Communities In Abuja And Delta State To Curb Spread Of The Virus

COVID-19: Centre For Peace And Environment Justice, CEPEJ Donates Disinfectants To Nigerian Police, Osubi, Ugolo Communities In Abuja And Delta State To Curb Spread Of The Virus

Francis Tayor


Abuja_____ A frontline Nigeria-based non-governmental organisation, NGO, the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ has embarked on a massive sensitization campaign to support Government's efforts in preventing the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in parts of Nigeria, Abuja FCT and Delta State in particular.

The National Coordinator of CEPEJ, Comrade Mulade Sheriff who led the sensitization exercise in Abuja, said the NGO carried out the activities to complement Government's efforts at all levels to educate and enlighten Nigerians on the need for stringent measures to curb the spread of the deadly virus.

He said on Wednesday 25th March, 2020, the Warri Office of CEPEJ visited communities, health centers and market places to educate the people on the importance of personal hygiene, social distancing and proper medical care, especially if they have symptoms such as fever, cough and difficulty in breathing.

The NGO's medical team advised communities to always obey directives from the Government, Ministries of Health and Information, as well as the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC), to prevent the spread of the killer virus, through regular washing of hands   for at least twenty seconds with soap and running water, cough and sneeze into tissue papers or on their sleeves.

They were also advised to always clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and used objects, and avoid handshakes, hugging, touching of eyes, nose or mouth for now.

On social distancing and symptoms of sickness, the NGO told the people to avoid crowded places or large gatherings, keep a distance of two meters with anyone sneezing or coughing, limit contact with sick people, stay at home or seek medical assistance when sick, and avoid self medication.

CEPEJ also distributed hand washing buckets, soap, hand sanitizers, disinfectants, hand gloves, nose masks and instruction guides on good hygiene, while sensitizing them on the best practices that would protect them, their families and their communities from contracting and spreading the pandemic in Delta State and Nigeria in general.

The places visited by the Warri Office of CEPEJ were Osubi community market and its Health Centre, as well as Ugulo community, all in Okpe LGA of Delta State. The people expressed their gratitude to the NGO for showing concern for the health of the two Okpe communities

While receiving the items, the Patron/Director of Osubi Health Centre, Mrs Ajuzieugo Eseoghene commended CEPEJ for the gesture, and promised to put the items into judicious use. In the same vein, residents of Osubi community applauded CEPEJ for the initiative, while traders at the Osubi market hailed the NGO for the kind gesture.

For his part, a renowned traditional Chief of Okpe Kingdom and a leader in Ugolo community, Chief Sydoff Ememor, stated with joy that the items donated by CEPEJ would go a long way in keeping the people safe from the killer virus. He promised that the items would be strategically placed in the community for maximum benefits to the people, stressing that CEPEJ has demonstrated its genuine interest in the  development of the community through its health interventionist programmes.

Other speakers including the Community Youth Leader, Mr ThankGod Adodeh, its Woman Leader, Madam Lady Emene and Leader of Thought, Mr. Kimo Adodeh, all promised to make judicious use of the items to keep the people safe. They also thanked CEPEJ for the philanthropic gesture and pledged to support the NGO's activities at all times.

Meanwhile, ASP A.A. Azemba who received the same items on behalf of Nigeria Police at Life Camp Division, Abuja, FCT, expressed gratitude to CEPEJ for the gesture and promised that the Police Force would use them for the prevention of COVID-19 in the area.

The CEPEJ team later trained the people on how to make use of the items and effectively wash their hands to prevent them from contracting the virus.

COVID-19 Outbreak: CEPEJ Boss Mulade Commends President Buhari And Federal Government’s Quick Response On Pandemic

COVID-19 Outbreak: CEPEJ Boss Mulade Commends President Buhari And Federal Government’s Quick Response On Pandemic

Francis Tayor

The National Coordinator, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari and the Federal Government of Nigeria for its pro-activeness towards curbing the spread of COVID-19 by shutting down all International Flights.

He also thanked the President for some other steps taken through the activities of the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), the reduction in pump price of premium spirit, (Petrol), done to ensure that the fight against COVID-19 is maintained and sustained.

He stated that the Federal Ministry of Health and all relevant bodies for the control and treatments of Coronavirus have been doing great jobs especially in the area of sensitizing the public and giving out adequate warnings and instructions.

He commended the Nigeria media and the Information Ministry for doing much in information dissemination. Mulade Sheriff noted that Nigerians should continue to seek for information from the Federal Government and all relevant bodies as information is key and a veritable tool in the fight against coronavirus.

He said, “ So far the President, His Excellency Mohammadu Buhari has proven to be very concerned, this can be seen from the actions and steps taken by the Federal Government to avoid the further spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), by shutting down international flights and restricting others from coming into the country as one of the best steps to reduce the spread.

He suggested that, the land borders should also be closed down and adequately policed to avoid the the influx of people who have gotten the virus from some neighbouring countries through the land borders.

Speaking further, on CEPEJ adherence to the Federal Government and Ministry of Health directives on reducing the spread of the virus within the Nation, he enthused that “CEPEJ is strictly complying by shutting down all its offices in Delta, Lagos, Kano, Niger States and FCT, Abuja.

Comrade Mulade Sheriff is of the view that all well meaning Nigerians should join in this onerous task of warding off the very dreaded Coronavirus that has the capacity to wipe the human race if not well tackled. Presently, the pandemic threatens the economic stability of nations across the world.

He said that CEPEJ is embarking on sensitisation campaign to Compliment Government’s efforts, while also assisting in the provision of hand-wash buckets with disinfectants, hand sanitizers to curtail and reduce the spread, a measure to support government institutions particularly Nigeria Divisional Police Station at Life Camp and Road Safety offices in FCT, Abuja and Health centres at Osubi and Ugolo communities both in Delta State.

The National Coordinator has also formally announced the closing down of all its operations in all the Centre’s offices starting from Wednesday, the 25th of March 2020. No visitors are to be entertained pending when the spread of COVID-19 is properly managed. The CEPEJ offices include, the Head Office in Warri, Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Minna and Escravos riverine office, meanwhile, all staff are to work from home.
He also commended the staff for their quick response to duties and living by instructions and directives of Federal Government and Ministry of Health while encouraging them not to forget maintaining proper hygiene off the office environment.

Chief Pereama Freetown To Be Officially Crowned Izon Numu-Pere ll On Wednesday 25th At Yenagoa, Invites The General Public

Chief Pereama Freetown To Be Officially Crowned Izon Numu-Pere ll On Wednesday 25th At Yenagoa, Invites The General Public

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa_____ All is now set for the most talk about and anticipated  event in ljaw nation as Chief. Pereama Freetown popularly known as the Great Grandmaster to be crowned as the lzon Numu-Pere ll.

The historic day is taken place on Wednesday 25th March, 2020 at Latik Hotels, along INEC road Kpasian Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. According to King. Pius Fezana, " said over forty eight (48) band leaders of lzon owigiri musicians would be live there to perform at the crowning ceremony. Ijaw music kingship is not about politics but credibility and Chief. Pereama Freetown is credible as well as the chosen one, King. Fezana asserted. "

In his words, Chief. Pereama said; " I am inviting all my friends, well wishers and ljaw nation to witness this August event. The long awaited prophecy of Late. King Robert Ebizimo in the 80s about my crowning as lzon Numu-Pere ll has finally come. This is not my power neither my making but by the special grace of God. The venue remains the same, Latik Hotels Kpasian Yenagoa. Come one, come all, Chief. Pereama stated. "

However, the count down continues for the much anticipated coronation ceremony of Izon numupere II, as stakeholders from Ondo state to Akwa-lbom (Arogbo to Obolo), Abuja, Lagos and all the major cities in Nigeria is bracing up for the August event.

It is clearly seen that Latik Hotel Yenagoa shall be filled to the brim as Ijaw elders, traditional rulers and youths from across the globe show interest in the event.

The enthusiasm was also seen by callers from a call in radio program where Chief Pereama Freetown Jp, King Pius Fezena Alabini and others were all in the studio to respond to questions from the callers, 95% of whom highly welcome the development and would grace the occasion. They listed several qualities of Chief Pereama Freetown Jp which they believe makes him deserving for such position.

The fans clubs are not left out as they are all ready to flood Yenagoa to celebrate with the Great Grand Master as he is fondly called.