High-tension cable electrocutes widow, son in Ughelli, Delta

High-tension cable electrocutes widow, son in Ughelli, Delta

There is mourning in the Eruemukohwarien community of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, as a widow named Mary and her son, Prince were electrocuted by an 11KVA high-tension cable owned by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC).

Eyewitness accounts said tragedy struck when the cable snapped on the roof of a market stall, leading to a fatal electric shock as Mary attempted to rescue her son.

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Tinubu appoints Ribadu, Alake, Edun, five others as Special Advisers

Tinubu appoints Ribadu, Alake, Edun, five others as Special Advisers

 June 15, 2023

 

President Bola Tinubu has named eight individuals as special advisers.

They include a former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nuhu Ribadu, and a former Lagos Commissioner for Information, Dele Alake, who has been a close aide of Mr Tinubu for years.

Me Ribadu was named special adviser on security, a position suggesting he might function as national security adviser.

Mr Alake, on the other hand, will serve as special adviser on special duties, communications and strategy.

Mr Tinubu also appointed Wale Edun, a former Lagos commissioner, as special adviser on monetary policies.

Mr Tinubu had last week named a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, as his chief of staff and a former Governor of Benue State, George Akume, as Secretary to the government of the federation.

Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, a former senator and deputy governor of Jigawa State, was also appointed deputy chief of staff.

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL ADVISERS

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following as Special Advisers:

1.Mr. Dele Alake; Special Adviser, Special Duties, Communications and Strategy

2. Mr. Yau Darazo; Special Adviser, Political and Intergovernmental Affairs

3. Mr. Wale Edun; Special Adviser, Monetary Policies

4. Mrs. Olu Verheijen; Special Adviser, Energy

5. Mr. Zachaeus Adedeji; Special Adviser, Revenue

6. Mr. Nuhu Ribadu; Special Adviser, Security

7. Mr. John Ugochukwu Uwajumogu; Special Adviser, Industry, Trade and Investment.

8. Dr (Mrs.) Salma Ibrahim Anas; Special Adviser, Health

Abai Rewards Brand Advocates as PENGlobal Magazine Launch in Warri

Abai Rewards Brand Advocates as PENGlobal Magazine Launch in Warri 

A business and social brand promotional agency popularly known as PENGlobal has launched her maiden edition of its magazine in the oil city of Warri with appreciation of over thirty (30) distinguished Brand Advocates who had been supporting and patronizing the organization over the years of operation.

The PENGlobal Watch Magazine, with the themed “A Magnum Opus collection” is the maiden edition of the quarterly magazine which was unveiled on Wednesday June 14, 2023 in Warri. The magazine reports on trends as well as give accurate and promotional coverages to events.

While delivering his welcome address, the Chief Executive Officer, CEO/ Brand Director, Abai Francis, disclosed that the company is a brand that is into the promotion and development of brands, and that the magazine contains entertaining and educative contents with focus about happenings in the Niger Delta region, especially with more attention given to the riverine areas so as to bridge the gap of underreporting to draw government and other relevant stakeholders attention to addressing the myriads of challenges facing the region.

The Ijaw National Congress (INC) President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba who was represented by High Chief Prefugha Karawei (JP), commended the CEO of PenGlobal for his effort in establishing the magazine company, assuring of support to make the brand to succeed.

Prof. Okaba expressed delight for the launching of the magazine, as well as urged all to rally round the publisher and show solidarity to the magazine's growth.

High Chief Linus Yerinanagbegha (JP), the Perewenibuominiwei of Ogulagha Kingdom who played the Father of the Day, commended the CEO and Brand Director for his initiative to float the magazine and that it will push for the development of the state and the world because of the global vision of the brand.

Among other highlights of the magazine launch is the presentation of a Certificate of Recognition as a Brand Advocate to the Fiyewei (Spokesman) of Gbaramatu Kingdom, High Chief Godspower Gbenekama (JP) who is also a Father of the Day and to other 30 recipients including the National Coordinator of the Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), Comr. Amb. Chief Sheriff Mulade.

Others recognised at the magazine launch are: High Chief Kestin Pondi, High Chief Michael Johnny, High Chief Wellington Bobo (JP), Chief Josephine Ogoba, Hon. Chief Barr Juliet Yeiwareneghan, Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (rtd), Bishop Dr. Godwyns Soroaye (JP), Rev. Matthew Doghor, among several other special guests.

Jonathan meets Tinubu, briefs him on developments in Mali

Jonathan meets Tinubu, briefs him on developments in Mali

Former President Goodluck Jonathan briefed President Bola Tinubu on some political developments in West Africa at the State House. 

Dr. Jonathan is the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Special Envoy to Mali.

The former president stated that he was at the State House to convey to President Tinubu the results of his discussions with other members of the West African Elders Forum, which he chairs.  

“I came to update the President on the activities of several continental and subcontinental organisations. 

You are aware that I serve as the ECOWAS mediator for Mali and as the chairman of the West African Elders Forum. 

 “Therefore, there are certain continental and subregional issues that I discuss with various presidents,” he said.

Mulade Congratulates Guwor As Speaker, Delta State House Assembly

.Mulade Congratulates Guwor As Speaker, Delta State House Assembly 

Warri_____ A renowned Delta State born Environmentalist and development advocate Comrade (Chief) Mulade Sheriff has congratulated Hon Emomotimi Guwor as speaker of Delta State House of Assembly and for his successful election and inauguration.

While congratulating Hon Emomotimi Guwor as the Speaker of the oil-rich Delta State, he described his emergence as a well deserved one, Chief Mulade called on members of the hallowed chamber to kindly give him all necessary support to enable us have a formidable Legislative arm of government with people oriented development policies that will strengthen the state government led by Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori as executive Governor to achieve his MORE Agenda for Deltans.

I equally call on the new speaker and his colleagues to give maximum support and cooperation to the Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori administration for a better Delta, just as he implored other residents of the state to work with the government to achieve the administration MORE Agenda for the good of Delta State.

Chief Mulade, who is the Ibe-Sorimowei of ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of the State, and a former PDP governorship aspirant, have expressed appreciation to all Honourable Members of DTHA, we are very happy and grateful for your huge collective support rendered to our illustrious son. We appreciate all Deltans for the trust, which will not be taking for granted in the State.

In Mulade’s words; "it is imperative to state that Delta is getting closer to achieving true democracy of building bridges of development across the state and I call on the speaker Hon Emomotimi Guwor to reach out to build bonds of trust with all, irrespective of tribe, religious and party to make good legislation for a prosperous and develop Delta State of our dreams".

King Pereama Condoles Smooth as ljaw Dumatun-Ogbo Mourns in Warri

King Pereama Condoles Smooth as ljaw Dumatun-Ogbo Mourn their Colleagues in Warri 

Oyinbi Onduku

Warri ____ Numupere ll of lzon-lbe Owigiri Highlife Music, King Pereama Freetown JP, has paid a condolence visit to his brother and colleague in the ljaw music entertainment industry, Chief. Barrister S. Smooth aka. the Paddle of Niger Delta on the death of some members of his music band over the weekend.

The unfortunate incident occurred on the noon of Sunday June 11, 2023, when the Smooth musical organization were on transit to Abuja to perform at the reception of the 10th National Assembly members elect inauguration when one of  their vehicle was involved in a fatal crash after Lokoja Kogi State, leading to the death of 5 members of the band with two others sustaining injuries.

King Pereama who was accompanied by the executives and members of the Dumatun-Ogbo of lzon-lbe on Tuesday visited Barrister Smooth at his residence along Jakpa Road Warri, condoled with him and  the families of the deceased, on the unfortunate incident and prayed for quick healing and recovery of those sustained injury.

He said that the bizarre incident was a big blow to ljaw music entertainment industry, regrettable and had caused great pain to the bereaved families, loved ones and their fans all over the world. 

According to King Pereama Freetown JP, said:

“It is with a deep sense of sorrow that I and the Dumatun-Ogbo of lzon-lbe commiserate with the families of those that lost their lives in the fatal motor accident of Sunday, June 11, 2023, along Lokoja Abuja Road.

“Indeed, their deaths have caused a dark cloud and great sorrow for their families, loved ones, fans and the entire ljaw music entertainment industry.

“On behalf of the Dumatun-Ogbo of lzon-lbe, I extend my heartfelt condolences to my brother, Chief. Barrister Smooth, the bereaved families, loved ones and the entire ljaw nation on this sad incident.

“Their untimely deaths have undoubtedly caused great pain and sorrow to their families. I pray for quick healing to the injured ones and that such tragedy will never occur again in our lives.

“May God grant the families and loved ones the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and may the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace in the bosom of the Lord,” King Pereama stated.

However, amongst those died in the accident includes 3Men and 2Women in the ages of 40s, 30s; Chief. Joseph Ekeremieye alias Egberigboloemi from Ayakoromo/Okpokunou, Queen lkisima Brown (Singer/Song Writer) popularly known as the Queen of Highlife Music in the Niger Delta from Kalabari Rivers State ljaw, Mr. Tukur Eniekebi (Keyboardist) from Ayakoromo and two other dancers of the band from Patani and Rivers State...