Just-ln: Tribunal Upholds Sen. Doye Diri As The Truly Elected Governor Of Bayelsa State, Dismisses Timi Alaibe Appeal

Just-ln: Tribunal Upholds Sen. Doye Diri As The Truly Elected Governor Of Bayelsa State, Dismisses Timi Alaibe Appeal

 

The Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Abuja has affirmed the election of Senator Duoye Diri as Bayelsa State Governor.

The three-man panel took the decision on Saturday a month after the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal filed by a former aspirant of the Bayelsa governorship election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Timi Alaibe, challenging the candidacy of Senator Diri in the November 2019 election.

Finally Gov. Diri Releases 24 Commissioner Nominees For Screening After Five Months ln Office

 Finally Gov. Diri Releases 24 Commissioner Nominees For Screening After Five Months ln Office

Yenagoa_____ The executive governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Sen. Douye Diri has sent a list of twenty four (24) Commissioner nominees to the Bayelsa State House of Assembly for screening next week  Tuesday 18th August, 2020 for confirmation.

This was contained in a letter written by Excellency Diri on Thursday 13th and read at the floor of the Bayelsa State Assembly by the Clerk of the House.

See full list of the shortlisted twenty four Commissioner nominees below......

Taskforce To Prosecute TM Hotel Warri For Violating Environmental Standards

Taskforce To Prosecute TM Hotel Warri For Violating Environmental Standards

Delta State Government has restated that it will continue to pursue zero tolerance for waste and dirt as it is set to prosecute TM Hotel in Effurun for violating environmental standards. 

Working through the State Environment Taskforce headed by Honorable Sylvester Oromoni, the Government frowned on the defiance of the hotel to clear its premises of refuse and weed which poses a threat to occupants and visitors of the hotel. 

Co-ordinator of the State Taskforce on Environment for Delta Central and South, Comrade Kingsley Iweka expressed displeasure that the hotel has failed to abate the nuisance identified by the Taskforce.

His words, ' we served them an abatement notice to clean up their premises which is overgrown by weed but at the expiration of the seven days notice they have refused to work on the premises, this is unacceptable to government,'' he said.

He asked residents of the area to help improve their environment by regularly cleaning up their premises. 

According to him, "the issue of abatement notice is to ensure that people complied with laid down environmental laws and we will not relent in doing our job because we need a remarkable improvement of our environment," he explained. 

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the State Taskforce on Environment Honorable Sylvester Oromoni has restated the vision of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to build a cleaner and healthier Delta State. 

He asked for cooperation of all to key into the vision as it will be in the interest of all Deltans, he stated.

COVID-19: Gov. Okowa Lifts Curfew From 7:00pm To 10:00pm, Charges Deltans To Obey Coronavirus Guidelines

COVID-19: Gov. Okowa Lifts Curfew From 7:00pm To 10:00pm, Charges Deltans To Obey Coronavirus Guidelines

It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly Deltans and residents in the State that Delta State Government has adjusted the curfew  earlier imposed in the State due to the COVID-19 pandemic from the earlier period of 7:00pm to 6:00am to a new period of 10:00pm to 5:30am.

Furthermore, Government has approved the resumption of normal trading activities in all markets across the 25 Local Government Areas of the State. However, Cinemas, Bars in Hotels and Beer Parlours remain closed while restaurants and eateries are to continue to serve their customers on take away basis, even as government would not hesitate to shut them down if they are observed to be in breach of the COVID-19 safety guidelines.

The State Government urges Deltans and residents to continue to adhere strictly to all the COVID-19 Protocols and Guidelines which include wearing of facemask, maintaining physical and social distancing as well as regular washing of hands in order to curtail the spread of the Virus.

Singed

Chiedu Ebie,Esq

SSG

Just-ln: INEC Releases Timetable For Bye-Elections Across The Country

 Just-ln: INEC Releases Timetable For Bye-Elections Across The Country

INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION 

PRESS RELEASE 

HARMONISED TIME-TABLE AND SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES FOR PENDING BYE-ELECTIONS

The Commission met today 11th August 2020 and reviewed preparations for Edo and Ondo States Governorship elections, the conduct of the Nasarawa Central State Constituency election held on Saturday 8th August as well as all outstanding bye-elections.

Several vacancies have occurred in both Federal and State Legislative Houses as a result of resignation or death of members, affecting 12 constituencies across 8 States of the Federation. 

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission decided earlier to suspend the conduct of all bye-elections until it is satisfied that the elections can be conducted in a safe and conducive environment. Since then, the Commission has developed its Policy on Conducting Elections in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic, revised its Regulations and Guidelines and engaged with health authorities and stakeholders on conducting elections in an environment that guarantees both credibility and public safety.  

The Commission has also successfully conducted the bye-election to fill the vacancy in the Nasarawa Central State Constituency and is going ahead with the conduct of governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States on the 19th September and 10th October respectively. Consequently, the Commission is now in a position to schedule the following bye-elections:

1. Bayelsa Central Senatorial District

2. Bayelsa West Senatorial District

3. Nganzai State Constituency, Borno State

4. Bayo State Constituency, Borno State

5. Cross River North Senatorial District

6. Obudu State Constituency, Cross River State

7. Imo North Senatorial District

8. Lagos East Senatorial District

9. Kosofe II State Constituency, Lagos State

10. Plateau South Senatorial District

11. Bakura State Constituency, Zamfara State

12. Ibaji State Constituency, Kogi State

The Commission has scheduled all the pending bye-elections for Saturday 31st October 2020. By the harmonized Timetable, the Commission will give the Notice of Election on 17th August 2020 while Political Parties will conduct their primaries to nominate candidates between 24th August and 8th September 2020. Submission of Forms and Personal Particulars of Candidates will commence on 9th September and close at 6pm on 13th September 2020. The Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the bye-elections has been uploaded on the Commission’s website and social media platforms.

 

Furthermore, the attention of the Commission has been drawn to the existence of vacancies in the following state constituencies: Isi-Uzo State Constituency in Enugu State and Bakori State Constituency in Katsina State. However, vacancies have not been formally declared by the Speakers of the affected State Assemblies. 

The Commission implores concerned stakeholders, particularly political parties to take note of the timelines in the schedule and strictly adhere to them.  

Festus Okoye Esq,

National Commissioner and Chairman,

Information and Voter Education Committee.

11th August 2020.

A Country That Pardon Terrorists Wants to Kill a Man For Blasphemy, This is Self Deceit -Apostle Suleman

 A Country That Pardon Terrorists Wants to Kill a Man For Blasphemy, This is Self Deceit -Apostle Suleman

Apostle Johnson Suleman is a very popular Nigerian Pastor who happens to be the founder and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries. Apostle Suleman is one of the biggest pastors in Nigeria. His Church houses a very large congregation.

The apostle has recently reacted to the current issue of a singer who was sentenced to death because of blasphemy. According to source, the singer blasphemed Prophet Mohammed through his music which went viral online.

Suleman made his reaction via his official Twitter handle. His tweet which was made few minutes ago gained the attention of many Twitter users who reacted via their likes, comments and retweets.

On the tweet Suleman said that it is self deceit for a country that pardons terrorists to kill a man for blasphemy.

In his words he tweeted,

"A country that pardons terrorists wants to kill a man for blasphemy. I am sure even Saudi Arabia is shocked. The worst form of deception is self deceit".

Man Cries Out After A lady He Picked Up At The Bar Refused To Leave His House.

 Man Cries Out After A lady He Picked Up At The Bar Refused To Leave His House.

"This Lady you're seeing in this picture by my side, I don't know her from anywhere ooo.

" We met on Friday at a Bar. I called her to sit by my side after buying two Plates of Pepper Soup, Fried Snails and four bottles of Beer.

"I took her home that night, one thing led to another, we had Non-stop sex till morning hoping that she will go her way, but she pleaded with me to spend another night again, I accepted, we had another marathon sex again till day break.

" I woke up to prepare for Sunday church service, gave her 10,000 Naira for her Transport fare, told her to go before I come back and drop the key under the foot mat for me, but to my greatest surprise, I came back and met her, she has cleaned up the entire house, washed my dirty clothes and prepared food with the money I gave her.

"When I asked her why she didn't go, she said to me "I don't want to go, You've been so nice to me, You'll be a Good Husband".

"I'm just confused because she is not even my Choice"

"Please, what should I do, he asked ??"

Delta 2023: Dr. Braduce Angozi Blows Hot, Says Ijaw Governorship Agenda 2023 ls Not Negotiable

Delta 2023: Dr. Braduce Angozi Blows Hot, Says Ijaw Governorship Agenda 2023 ls Not Negotiable

...... Congratulates Esiso On His Reelection As State PDP Chairman

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ A foremost PDP Chieftain in Delta State, Dr. Braduce Angozi popularly known as the political pope of Africa has reaffirmed his earlier statement for the ljaws to produce the next governor of Delta State comes 2023.

The Burutu born great politician made the statement on Tuesday in Warri during a Press briefing with journalists noted that 2023 is the birth right of Delta ljaws to occupy the number one seat in the state, stressing that it is not negotiable comes rain or sunshine.

In giving the reasons for ljaws to produce the next governor, " Dr. Angozi stressed that the Urhobos, Itsekiri and the Anioma nation has produced governor in two consecutive times in the state.

He reiterated that Delta state is made up of five major ethnic nationality. The Urhobo, Itsekiri and Anioma nation has produced governor. It is now the turn of ljaws to takeover from Okowa comes 2023. Thereafter, the Isoko and Ndokwa nation will follow suit, so as to balance the political equation of equity, fairness and justice to reign."

Meanwhile, Dr. Angozi further congratulated Olorogun Barr. Kingsley Esiso on his reelection as Chairman PDP Delta State, saying Esiso reemergence is as result of his hard work for delivering the party during the 2019 general elections.

It will interest you to note that, Dr. Angozi was one time executive chairman Burutu Local Government Council, as well as Commissioner for Agric Delta State. He contested for governor in 2007 but lost at the primary to his opponent Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan.

However, Dr. Angozi has charged Deltans to cooperate and support Gov. Okowa led administration, stressing that better things are yet to come under this government, the statement adds.

Appointment: Daniel Oromoni Greets Gov. Okowa On His Appointment As SA, Appreciates Sylvester Oromoni

Appointment: Daniel Oromoni Greets Gov. Okowa On His Appointment As SA, Appreciates Sylvester Oromoni

Asaba______ Prior to the approval of his appointment on the 28th of July, 2020 as the Special Assistant (SA) to the Chairman, Delta State Taskforce on Environment, Mr. Daniel Oromoni has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa in finding him worthy for the appointment to serve under his administration.

In a Press Statement released on Monday at Asaba, Mr. Dan also greatly appreciated his boss, Evang. Sylvester Oromoni for making his appointment possible, stressing that he will put in the best to work for the progress of the government.

According to him, said: " l want to thank God for His grace, faithfulness and mercy upon my life. My sincere gratitude to the Talk Na Do and the working governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for the opportunity given me to serve under his government." 

" I also want to use this medium to specially thank and appreciate my boss, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni for masterminding my appointment. I promise not to disappoint you on the trust reposed on me, Daniel stated."

However, it will interest you to note that, Mr. Daniel Oromoni is a committed and faithful member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Warri South West LGA, Delta State.

He hailed from Ogbe-ljoh and had served the party faithfully as grassroots mobilizer over the years. He was former aide to Hon. Daniel Mayoku, the immediate passed member of Delta State House of Assembly, Warri South West Constituency.

Delta LGA Polls: Comrade Ganagana Pays Consultative Visit To Yingi, Orounagha, Ekpese, Afoegba Ahead Party Primaries

 

Delta LGA Polls: Comrade Ganagana Pays Consultative Visit To Yingi, Orounagha, Ekpese, Afoegba Ahead Party Primaries

Warri____ A front line Councillorship aspirant in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Seimobiri Ward 4, Comrade Theophilus Ganagana in the early hours on monday paid a consultative visit to Hon. Dan Yingi, Hon Mrs. Felicia Orounagha, Barr. Benedict Dede Ekpese and Hon. Fred Afoegba ahead of the forthcoming local government elections in Burutu LGA, Delta State.

At their various residents in Warri, the aspirant Comrade Theophilus Ganagana, who hailed from Enekorogha said he has come to consult them as leaders of the Ward in order to seek for their support and blessings.

Ganagana noted that he is contesting in order to provide adequate and effective representation. He reiterated that without the consent and support of the leaders, his ambition will be thwarted. Therefore, " l have come to seek for your fatherly advice, he noted."

Speaking at the consultative visit, the spokesman of the delegation, Mr. Peter Ganagana, an academic Don noted that they have come to officially tell them the leaders of their son interest to represent the good people of Seimobiri Ward 4 at Burutu Legislative Arms.

Mr. Ganagana emphasized that he has served most of the political leaders in Seimobiri Ward 4 over the years. " Today my younger brother is vying for Councillorship position. You all are my leaders, hence l have come to seek for your support to help deliver my interest as the flag bearer of our great party."

Speaking on the personality of the aspirant, Mr Ganagana stressed that Theophilus is very humble, simple, competent, honest, accountable, tested and trusted. He knows the problems, needs and can proffer solution to protect the interest of our people. He will not disappoint the leaders and the good people of Seimobiri Ward 4 when given the mandate to serve, Mr. Ganagana asserted."

In their various reactions, Hon. Dan Yingi remarked that Theophilus has taken a bold step by indicating interest to serve his people. He stressed that leadership comes from God and not from man. " lf God says today is your turn, no man can stop it. 

I therefore, urged you to seek the face of God first as well as extend your consultation visit to other notable leaders in the ward. I wish you the best of luck, Hon. Yingi stated. "

While on their part, Barr. Dede Ekpese, Mrs. Felicia Orounagha and Hon. Fred Afoegba charged Comrade Ganagana to earlier identify with the delegates, stressing that they are the key players to vote him at the party primaries. 

They however, wished him all the best ahead of the forthcoming party primaries, the statement adds.

Gov. Wike, Prof. Jega, Okowa to Speak at GbaramatuVoice 5th Anniversary Lectures/Awards

 

PRESS RELEASE 

10 August, 2020

Gov. Wike, Prof. Jega, Okowa to Speak at GbaramatuVoice 5th Anniversary Lectures/Awards 

1. The Management of GbaramatuVoice Newspapers has announced the Governor of Rivers state, Barr. Nyesom Wike and Former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega as Keynote Speaker/Chief Host and speaker respectively at its forthcoming 5th Anniversary Lecture/Award slated for September 29 and 30th 2020, at Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

2. The conference will deliberate on the theme; Security, Peace and Development in the Niger Delta, and will centre on critical new research areas as sustainable development goals in the Niger Delta. Its deliberations will address all spectra of analyses.

3. His Excellency, Chief Timipre Sylva, Honourable Minister of State, Petroleum Resources will be the chairman of the occasion, while Senators Ifeanyi Okowa and Douye Diri, Executive Governors of Delta and Bayelsa States will be Special Guests of Honor.

4. Other speakers expected at the Lecture/Award giving event earlier planned for Wednesday, 12th and Thursday, 13th of August 2020, but has to be necessarily shifted owing to national/sub national protocol on COVID-19, include but not limited to; Jeffrey Ewing, MD, Chevron Nigeria Limited; Prof. Tosan Harriman, (CODESRIA) and Alexander Sewell, Senior Project Manager, Stakeholders Democratic Network, UK.

 

5. The Host of the event is Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, Deputy Governor of Delta State.

Signed

Jacob Abai

Publisher, GbaramatuVoice Newspapers

Amb. Agediga Congratulates Olorogun Esiso On His Re-election As Delta State PDP Chairman, Appreciates Delegates

 

Amb. Agediga Congratulates Olorogun Esiso On His Re-election As Delta State PDP Chairman, Appreciates Delegates

Warri_____The Executive Director Planning, Research and Statistics in the board of DESOPADEC, Comrade Shedrack Agediga has Congratulated the Delta State People's Democratic Party, PDP Chairman elect, Barr. Kingsley Esiso and other executive council members of the party in the state.

Agediga noted that the reelection of Barr. Kingsley Esiso is as a result of his outstanding leadership qualities. 

In a Congratulatory message in Asaba, Agediga thanked Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Deputy Governor Barr. Kingsley Otuaro and the delegates for the peaceful conduct of the Congress. 

"I am overwhelmed with the outcome of the State PDP Congress and the emergence of Olorogun Barr Kingsley Esiso and Executive members of the Party 

The success of the Congress displayed the unity we have in Delta State under the leadership of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa."

Speaking further , Agediga urged the Esiso led Excos to use experience garnered over the years to ensure that the PDP remains a United party .

"Esiso re-election is a well deserved looking at his achievements previously. 

I am confident that he will do more better." He said .