Thursday, March 4, 2021

Chief Mulade Calls On Nigerian Leaders To Improve On Education


Chief Mulade Calls On Nigerian Leaders To Improve On Education


.......As NUT commends him for promoting education in Niger Delta


......Urges Delta South leaders to emulate him


A renowned Niger Delta  leader cum global environmental/human rights activist, Comrade (Chief) Sheriff Mulade has called on Nigerian leaders to give more attention and improve on Nigeria education sector, stressing that education is the bedrock of every successful nation all over the world.


He gave the charge on Wednesday at Hussey College warri, during the 5th edition of Comrade Sheriff Mulade inter-local government quiz and essay competitions for riverine/rural secondary schools in warri North, warri South and warri South-west LGAs of Delta State, noted that the competition is an initiative of his NGO CEPEJ that is targeted to promote educational awareness among the riverine/rural communities, and also to assist the less privileged but highly intelligent students to pursue their education and career in life through scholarship support.


The CEO/National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, Comrade Sheriff Mulade appealed to South South Governors, especially Gov. Okowa of Delta state, multinational oil companies, as well as well meaning individuals to support and give more attention to education, stressing that education is the bedrock of a nation development. He said this programme was as result of his education challenge in the early days of his life, where he found it very difficult to transport himself to the closest secondary school in the riverine communities to acquire education.


He noted that uptill now, the government has not been able to provide the needed education in the riverine communities.


According to him,”that’s why we continue to talk and appeal to the federal and state governments to pay more attention to the riverine areas.


In his reaction, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT Warri South LGA Delta State, led by Comrade Ikuejawa Ishmeal has commended Mulade for promoting education through this programme, charging Delta South leaders to emulate Chief Sheriff Mulade as the only man in the entire senatorial district who supports education.


The competition was sponsored by the Centre for Peace & Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, in order to bring education more closer to the riverine communities.


However, in this years edition, Atuwatse II College emerged winner and it goes home with one hundred thousand naira (#100, 000 00) cash alongside other consolation prizes.

Timi Expresses Worry Over Ward 10 PDP Leadership lmbalance ln Burutu


 Timi Expresses Worry Over Ward 10 PDP Leadership lmbalance ln Burutu


......Calls on Burutu, state party leaders intervention before it's too late 



The People's Democratic Party, PDP, in Ward 10, especially the 17 arm of it, is not a private business or personal property, hence, assumed and privileged, persons should not cow to pocket the party. The affairs of the party in the Ward, is descending into the abyss.


The present leadership in the Ward, so to say, and it attendant lord it over, is nothing but, a knife which has come to put, the very fabrics bonding us as party faithfuls, asunder.


They should be cautioned, and call to order before things gets out of hand. I foresee, the imminent of a factional and parallel Exco, in the Ward, in the coming days.


The incompetence occasioned with who are they, nobody is there to challenge, and its nepotistic way of overseeing the activities of the Ward, by some unscrupulous element, is a call to the sharp division, already in the Ward.


To the leaders of the party, in the local government, and that of the state, things are not alright, with the Ward 10 PDP in Burutu, particularly the 17 arm of it. The new pharaoh in town is pharoahic in the affairs of the party. Instead, of the sheriff we have envisaged, night mare stares us in the face.


People should not see the smile, and assume things are alright. It is only a lip service, and that smile is just an activity.


That, impression of things been okay, only exists in the mind of those that, bends truth for their own abracadabra and selfish ends.


No personal feelings against any body or group of persons, but, things and the affairs of the party belongs to all of us, and such, opinion should cut across all, and not, that, way of one issuing orders, from their comfort zones.


We choose to keep quiet, not because, we don't know what to do, such persons should desist from the act. The party belongs to all of us, and not, a private investment. This is not over, enjoy it, while it, last.


In the keyboard, everyone knows the right key to press, but, just enjoy it while it last. The day of reckoning is close! Party meeting venues should be in a neutral places, and not, in an environment that, bias stings.


Until, we review, the Ward party Exco, to accommodate, the general yearning of all members, as well as, incorporate the persons, that have worked assiduously, to share in the beneficial cake, and not just, one immediate family.


Things shall never be the same, in the coming days, and there shall be no peace, if the largesse of the party, does not go round. Let those that have worked, be given, opportunity to benefit. Lets stop promoting nepotism, and failure, incompetence over competent.


How can, from 1998 till date,  one set of persons with attitudinal challenge, forms Exco to the detriment of others, grounded with ideas, and a spirit to work. This habit needs a total overhauling.


The time is near. Lies and deceit, will no longer rule over truth, humility, diplomacy and understanding. There is still a bitch called the day of reckoning, it is a night mare which has come to stay!


To him, who is wise, let such a person change, we are way more than you! This is an inferno, you know too well that, I know.

Warri North: Hon. Smart Storms Abigborodo, Promises Open Door Policy When Elected

Warri North: Hon. Smart Storms Abigborodo, Promises Open Door Policy When Elected

Francis Tayor


In continuation of his Unity campaign ahead of March 6th, 2021 LGA polls in Delta state, the chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Warri North LGA, Hon. Smart Asekutu and his campgain team stormed Abigborodo on Wednesday, the home town of former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan with a promise to run an open door policy when eventually elected as Chairman.


The man of history, Hon. Smart Asekutu was given a very rousing welcome reception by women, men, elders and youths  of the community with drum and dance to the amazement of his Unity campaign entourage.   


Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Smart thanked the good people of Abigborodo for the heart blowing welcome as well as the general acceptance of his candidature, saying he will not disappoint the trust bestowed on him by the people. He appreciated ltsekiri leaders for the understanding, especially Hon. Michael Diden alias Ejele, Hon. Godwin Ebosa among other notable stakeholders who champion this great sacrifice for peace in Warri North. He pleaded with the people of Abigborodo to troop out in their large numbers on Saturday to vote for him and all PDP candidates at the polls, he noted.


In another development, the former governor of Delta state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan who was represented by the member representing Warri Federal Constituency in National Assembly, Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi thanked the PDP candidate and his entourage for coming. He promised to work with other critical stakeholders of the party to make sure 100% percent bloc votes is delivered for PDP. 

He equally charged Hon. Smart Asekutu to see himself as a unifying factor by doing his best to carry everybody along when elected as the council chairman of Warri North, the statement adds.

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Hon. Smart Asekutu Sets Warri North On Fire As He Takes Campaign To Kinsmen





Hon. Smart Asekutu Sets Warri North On Fire As He Takes Campaign To Kinsmen


The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate in Warri North in the forthcoming Local Government Chairmanship/Councillorship elections across Delta State, Hon. Smart Asekutu sets the LGA ablaze as he stormed Ogbudugbudu, Ogbinbiri, Ubroyinmen and Egjoro to solicit for their votes ahead March 6, 2021 LGA polls.


Hon. Asekutu with his campaign team as well as the entire PDP family visited Ogbudugbudu, Ogbinbiri, Ubroyinmen and Egjoro with his UNITY message called on his kinsmen to come out enmasse on Saturday to massively vote for all the PDP candidates at the polls, noting that his administration will bring the needed development to the grassroots when elected.


He was recieved by a mammoth crowd with overwhelming joy in all the communities visited as the women layed their wrapper on the ground for their son to walk on because this was first in history in Warri North for ljaw man to test the seat of Chairman. He however, assured his people of effective leadership when elected, adding that the dividends of democracy would be fairly distributed among the ljaws and ltsekiris.



Also speaking to the press during the campaign at Ogbudugbudu, the Secretary of PDP Campaign Publicity Committee, Hon. Ezekiel Daniel, who also doubles as SSA Security to Delta State Governor said what the Egbema ljaws are experiencing today is the Lord's doing which is maverlous in the eyes of the Ijaws in Warri North.


According to Ezekiel, " It takes love, understanding and sacrifice by our Itsekiri brothers to make this  possible. I want to sincerely appreciate my  boss, His Excellency,  Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, the Executive Governor of Delta state, my leader, High Chief. Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo, Hon. Micheal Diden, Hon. Godwin Ebosa, Alhaji Emmanuel Omoko and other notable leaders from both Itesekiri and Ijaw for their wonderful contributions to make this historic day a reality."


Meanwhile, Daniel Ezekiel further appealed to the Ijaws of Warri North Local Government Area (Egbema Kingdom), to be magnanimous to celebrate, urging them to work together with the ltsekiris as one big family, he stated.


However, the campaign will continue tomorrow with visitation to Abigborodo, home town of former Governor of the state, His Excellency, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan.

Monday, March 1, 2021

Just-ln: Taskforce Begins Demolition of illegal structures in Delta


Just-ln: Taskforce Begins Demolition of illegal structures in Delta 


Delta State Taskforce on Environment today has begin demolition of illegal structures, shanties and make shift shops under high tension at NPA in Warri South Local Government Area of the state.


The operation was carried out in the early hours on monday March 1st, 2021 after the expiration of one year quit notice served traders by the state taskforce.


Speaking during the exercise, the state taskforce chairman, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni said that all illegal structures and shanties encroachment on the streets are the major target to be demolished, noting that the demolition operation was prompted after the expiration of the ‘Removal Order’ the state government served.


Remember, " We served them abatement notice since 2020 to vacate their shops under high tension, on top public drainage, pedestrians walkways, and we give them the grace of another two months to remove the structures which expires ending of February, 2021. That is a enough time for residents to do the needful but they refuse. Today, we have started the operation, no going back. This exercise will go round warri, Effurun, Udu, Ughelli, Sapele, Agbor, Asaba and other major cities across the state."


However, Oromoni implored Deltans to always seek approval of relevant agencies before erecting their buildings. 


"All illegal structures and buildings constructed by persons under high tension without valid approval from the government across the state would be removed


Oromoni further warned miscreants, illegal mechanics, food vendors and owners of illegal shanties across the state to vacate now or face demolition. He said the state taskforce will no longer tolerate incessant defacing the aesthetics beauty of our streets .


He noted that a situation where illegal structures are built attached to electric polls stands a big risk of attracting electric shock, stressing that Gov. Okowa led government would no longer tolerate that in the state, he concluded."


However, the Chairman was accompanied in the operation by the state Coordinator, Comrade Kingsley lweka, Mrs. Obire Rachael, Principal Environmental Health Superintendent, Mr. Destiny Onojaine (Supervisor), Mrs. Philomena Odjegbu, Mr. Michael Oyimor, Hon. Frank Alale among others.