COVID-19: Delta Government imposes fresh curfew from 10:pm-4:am Daily

COVID-19: Delta Government imposes fresh curfew from 10:pm-4:am Daily 

Delta Government on Friday announced a fresh curfew in the state as part of measures to check resurgence of COVID-19 pandemic nationwide. 

Secretary to the State Government, Mr Chiedu Ebie, who announced this in a statement, said that the curfew was from 10 p.m. - 4 a.m. daily and would commence on Jan. 29, 2021. 

He called on residents of the state to comply with the restriction in the interest of public health, adding that security agencies had been directed to fully enforce the directives. 

 "It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly Deltans and residents in the State, that as a result of the rising incidence of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic currently being experienced in the country, the Delta State Government will commence the enforcement of the nationwide COVID-19 curfew imposed by the Federal Government from 10 p.m - 4 a.m daily with effect from Friday, 29th January, 2021. 

"In view of this, the State Government wishes to reiterate that the guidelines earlier issued on the closure of night clubs across the state still subsists and should be complied with. 

"In the same vein, government wishes to restate the standard COVID-19 protocols for the guidance of all and these include: 

"Wearing of face masks in public places; avoiding crowded places; physical distancing; regular hand washing with soap and water or use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer. 

"Deltans, residents and owners/operators of public places and establishments are strongly advised to comply with these directives as there shall be strict enforcement by security agencies in line with the Federal Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Protection Regulations 2021 signed into effect by the President Muhammadu Buhari on 26th January, 2021."

Oromoni Condoles with Delta State Governor on demise of his father

Oromoni Condoles with Delta State Governor on demise of his father 

Th Delta State Taskforce Chairman on Environment, Honorable Sylvester Oromoni has Commiserated with the first family of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeayin Okowa on the death of his father, Sir Arthur Okorie Uzoma Okowa, popularly called AOU the Okpara-Uku of Owa-Alero.

In a statement, the state Taskforce Chairman said the news of the death of Sir Okowa was unexpected at this time.  "I received with shock the news of the passing on of Sir Okowa, l commiserate with the immediate and extended family over this great loss of a Statesman whose contributions has helped shape the success of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa". 

Continuing, Oromoni described Pa Arthur Okowa as a rare gem whose fatherly advise and prayers to His Excellency Governor Ifeanyi Okowa will be greatly missed. 

He described Late Pa Okowa as a man who displayed the fear of GOD and precipitated  a positive impact on his children and everyone that come in contact with him, particularly, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa. 

We will miss him dearly, May his gentle soul rest In Perfect Peace, he concluded.

Just-ln: Governor Okowa Of Delta State Loses Father, Sir. Arthur Okorie To Death

Just-ln: Governor Okowa Of Delta State Loses Father, Sir. Arthur Okorie To Death

Sir Arthur Okowa, the father of the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa is dead.

According to The Union Nigeria, the patriarch died at the Federal Medical Centre Asaba at 87 years after brief medical complications.

Arthur Okowa was born in 1932 in Owa Alero, Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State.

The demise has not been officially confirmed by the family.

The death is coming barely hours after the news of the death of Majority Leader of the the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Tim Owhefere.

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Mulade Salutes Buhari Over Appointment Of New Service Chiefs, Calls For Restructuring Of Nigeria

Salutes Buhari Over Appointment Of New Service Chiefs, Calls For Restructuring Of Nigeria

..... Says Now is Best Time to Do So

Francis Tayor

Abuja_____ A Niger Delta born development activist and peace advocate, Chief (Comrade) Sheriff Mulade has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari, and Nigerians for the appointment of the new service chiefs, noting that it will put an end to agitations from the people of the need to rejig the security apparatus of the Nation. He also joined other stakeholders in Nigeria to call for the urgent restructuring of the country following the mismanagement of the nation’s resources, as well as the endless marginalization of the South-South Region of the country. 

Addressing newsmen in Abuja on the issue, Chief Mulade who is the National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, an NGO, said the calls for restructuring by politicians, religious and ethnic groups in parts of the country, especially in recent times, show that restructuring is the only solution to the Nigeria's problems.  

Speaking on the role of the Niger Delta in national development, Chief Mulade, the Ibe-Sorimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta State, said the region is the main economic live wire of Nigeria by virtue of its crude oil and gas productions which earn the Nation huge financial incomes. He, however, lamented the utter neglect of the oil and gas rich region in terms of infrastructure, health, road construction, economic and human empowerment, as well as security and education, amongst others.

Chief Mulade, a front-line development advocate politician in Warri South West LGA of Delta State, expressed sadness over the high level of political marginalization of the Niger Delta people, many of whom are qualified to work for the growth and development of Nigeria but are unfortunately not included in the present adminstration, and are rather ridiculed when making suggestions for nation building.

While commending President Muhammadu Buhari for his proactiveness towards tackling the Insecurity challenges, especially with the appointment of the new service chiefs, he however noted that restructuring is part of the developmental agenda of the All Progressive Congress ( APC ), as a party. It was also one of the main reasons the people voted the party to power in the first place. Mulade charge the presidency to listen to the voices of the people and restructure the country now before it is too late. Chief Mulade said the call is necessitated by the rise in the spate of insecurity across the Nation.

Just-ln: President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs, Sack Buratai, Sadique, Others

Just-ln: President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs, Sack Buratai, Sadique, Others

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the immediate resignation of the Service Chiefs, and their retirement from service.

Those involved are the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin; Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas; and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar.

President Buhari thanks the outgoing Service Chiefs for what he calls their “overwhelming achievements in our efforts at bringing enduring peace to our dear country,” wishing them well in their future endeavours.

The new Service Chiefs are: Major-General Leo Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff; Major-General I. Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff; Rear Admiral A.Z Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff; and Air-Vice Marshal I.O Amao, Chief of Air Staff.

The President congratulates the new Service Chiefs, and urges them to be loyal and dedicated in the discharge of their responsibilities.

Femi Adesina

Special Adviser to the President

(Media and Publicity)

January 26, 2021

Taskforce pulls down illegal structures along Enerhen, Udu in Delta

Taskforce pulls down illegal structures along Enerhen, Udu in Delta

....lssues 3Days Ultimatum to traders in Udu, Jigbale Markets to vacate shops under high tension

Following the directives of Delta State Governor, His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa to keep Delta state clean and safe, operatives of the State Taskforce on Environment on monday, demolished illegal structures, containerised shops at Enerhen junction, along Udu road areas of the state.

Speaking during the demolition exercise, the Chairman of the state taskforce, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni disclosed that the demolition was sequel to an earlier ‘Removal Order’ by the government served on owners/occupants of those illegal shanties based on series of complaints by motorists and pedestrians of frequent traffic jam along the road as result of street trading activities, stressing that no trader is allowed to shade on public walkways as well as on top drainage system.

He explained that after the expiration of the Removal Order, the government was magnanimous enough to add 21days grace to remove their belongings and vacate the entire area, but unfortunately some stubborn traders refused to comply with the directive.

According to Oromoni, “These shanties and illegal structures are defacing the beauty of the city of warri and its environs, saying the Delta state government will not tolerate such nuisance across the state.

He therefore, urged members of the public to support the government to make the environment clean and safe for all Deltans, the statement adds.

However, the state taskforce had issued three days ultimatum to traders in Udu, Jigbale market to remove their shops under high tension and on top drainage system within the speculated time, so as to avoid government force on demolition of their properties.

Fulani Quit Notice: Group Defends New Oyo Commissioner Of Police, Onadeko From Ethnic Bias

Fulani Quit Notice: Group Defends New Oyo Commissioner Of Police, Onadeko From Ethnic Bias

Daniel Dafe, Abraka

A group in the Southwest region of Nigeria, Egbe Omo Oduduwa Women League, has defended the new Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mrs. Ngozi Onadeko, for her bravery, professionalism and competence in handling the security challenges in the state amidst the quit notice handed to Fulani herders in Ibapara axis of Oyo state, saying that she has demonstrated lots of professional and unbiased acumen in carrying out her duties so far. 

The President General of the Women League, Deacon Iyabo Abosede, in a statement released in Ibadan, extolled the professional virtues of CP Ngozi Onadeko who hails from the Igbo speaking South East but married to a Yoruba man.

The statement said that “by law and tradition, the CP is a Yoruba lady by marriage and thus has no business with the outlawed indigenous People of Biafra IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who wants to taint the sterling records of CP Onadeko through his unfounded campaign in Sahara Reporters and other online media platforms.

The group said: "We are firmly in support of CP Ngozi Onadeko’s competence to bring peace and justice to the good people of Oyo state and indeed the South West people who are faced with dire security challenges.”

Egbe Omo Oduduwa Women League warned the likes of Nnamdi Kanu to rather than promote ethnic division, a situation that already has plunged Nigeria into a state of chaos to desist from such acts henceforth.

“This is a time when we should rather focus on what unites us rather than what divides us. The situation in Oyo State looks under control. The CP needs our support and not unnecessary jabs to set apart ethnic groups,” the statement added.

According to the statement, “Kanu’s statement asking her to flaunt the order from the Inspector-General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, for the immediate arrest of Igboho and threatening to deal with her family in Igbo land, depicts him as an enemy of Nigeria.”

Recall that Kanu had advised the new Commissioner of Police to resign from her position, saying she was strategically appointed to foment regional enmity.

“We have no doubt that she will handle the issue the best way possible,” the statement concluded.

Meanwhile, on Sunday, Onadeko in a statement by CSP. Fadeyi Olugbenga, noted that the actions of Sunday Igboho led to the recent clashes between Fulani herdsmen in the area and the host community of Igangan. 

She however warned that nobody will be allowed to cause further breakdown of law and order while an investigation has been launched to determine details of the Igangan incident and bring perpetrators to justice.

Just-ln: Uvwie Monarch Abe 1st Ban 'Deve' Collection ln His Kingdom

Just-ln: Uvwie Monarch Abe 1st Ban 'Deve' Collection ln His Kingdom

Francis Tayor

Warri___ The Ovie of Uvwie kingdom, Abe The First has reiterated the ban on development fee collection popularly known as “deve” in Uvwie kingdom of Delta State.

The monarch made the statement while proclaiming that Ugborijo is not an autonomous community in his kingdom.

The proclamation by the traditional ruler averted what would have caused a crisis in the kingdom.

The Uvwie monarch restated that collection of development levy popularly known as “deve” is prohibited in line with the Delta State government law known as Delta State Public and Private Properties Protection Bill 2018.

While addressing administrative Units Heads, Chiefs and people of Ugboroke administrative unit, the Ovie of Uvwie said that he had created 9 administrative units for administrative convenience and to attract development to the kingdom.

He commended the Chief Sunday Agbugbu led committee for the reports and recommendations in solving the controversies surrounding the placement of Ugborijo into one of the administrative units in the kingdom.

The Uvwie monarch then gave approval and recognition of Ugborijo as a community in Ugboroke administrative units and charged all the leaders and traditional chiefs to promote peaceful relationship amongst themselves, stressing that peace advocacy remains his main agenda for accelerated development.

In his response, the Unuevworo of Ugboroke administrative unit, Chief Dennis Omovie commended the Ovie of Uvwie for his swift intervention in restoring peace pledging to carry everyone along particularly the Ugborijo community.