Onduku congratulates Omare on appointment as DG Special Duties

Onduku congratulates Omare on appointment as DG Special Duties

...... Hails Gov. Oborevwori for appointment 

Francis Tayor

Warri _______ A youth leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Burutu LGA, Delta State, Mr. Charlse Oyinbi Onduku has congratulated one of the illustrious sons of ljaw nation, High Chief. Hon. Frank Omare (JP), the propounder of Kpuruku and Okubo 1 of Niger Delta, on his recent appointment as Director General (DG) Special Duties to the State Government by His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of Delta State.

Onduku in a statement released on Thursday at Ogbe-ljoh, headquarters Warri South-West LGA, described Hon. Omare's  appointment as well deserved one worthy of celebration, saying Okubo 1 is a unique brand well known for his efficacy whenever called upon to serve the state.

He noted that Chief. Omare is a patriotic Deltan with so much experience who had served the state excellently in different capacity over the past years, stressing that his new assignment will speed up the  implementation process of the M.O.R.E. AGENDA of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to all Deltans in the shortest possible time.

However, Onduku appreciated His Excellency in finding Omare worthy for the appointment, affirming that Okubo 1 will effectively deliver on the new assignment given to him. 

He pray God to protect and give Omare the wisdom to serve Deltans well as the new administration commence work. 

It will interest you to note that, Mr. Oyinbi Onduku is a media professional, Publicity Secretary PDP Ward 7 Ayakoromo and the CEO/Publisher Niger Delta Mirror Ndm Newspaper Online

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Read 10 Amazing Facts About Ijaw Nation, lt Will Shock You

Read 10 Amazing Facts About Ijaw Nation, lt Will Shock You

1. The single largest Ijaw Clan is 

EGBEMA CLAN in Western Ijaw, Delta & Edo States. 

2. The single Clan with the highest number of Lawyers is AROGBO CLAN in Western Ijaw, Ondo State. 

3. The Clan with the highest number of Academic Professors is 

KALABARI CLAN in Eastern Ijaw, Rivers State. 

4. The Clan at the farthest West is

WESTERN APOI CLAN in Western Ijaw, Ondo State. 

5. The Clan at the farthest East is IBENO CLAN, Eastern Ijaw, Akwa Ibom State. 

6. The Clan at the farthest South is AKAHA (AKASSA) CLAN, in Central Ijaw, Bayelsa State. 

7. The largest Central Ijaw Clan is BOMA CLAN, in Bayelsa State. 

8.The Clan with most related Ijaw  Communities is MEIN CLAN in Delta & Bayelsa States. 

9. The Clan most unevenly balkanized is TARAKIRI CLAN, in Bayelsa & Delta States 

10. The Smallest Ijaw Clan is TUNGBO CLAN, in Bayelsa State.  

NOTE: This information is open to discussion. Let's share knowledge and learn.  

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Tantita lntercepts another cargo vessel with stolen crude oil in N'Delta

Tantita lntercepts another cargo vessel with stolen crude oil in N'Delta 

Francis Tayor

The Tantita Security Services Limited, a private security outfit engaged by NNPC Ltd to cruise oil theft in Niger Delta has apprehended a suspicious Vessel with a Cargo of Crude oil on board on July 7, 2023.

According to a statement signed by Garba Deen Muhammad, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Abuja on Monday, July 10, 2023.

He asserted that the Vessel, MT TURA II (IMO number: 6620462), owned by a Nigerian Registered Company, HOLAB MARITIME SERVICES LIMITED with Registration Number RC813311, was heading to Cameroon with the Cargo on board when it was apprehended at an offshore location (Latitude: 5.8197194477543235°, Longitude: 4.789002723991871°), with the Captain and Crew members on board.

“ Preliminary investigations revealed that the crude oil cargo onboard was illegally sourced from a well jacket offshore Ondo State, Nigeria. There was no valid documentation for the Vessel or the Crude Oil Cargo onboard at the time of the arrest, he added.

“ Further investigation into the activities of the vessel at the NNPC Ltd, Command and Control Centre also revealed that the Vessel had been operating in stealth mode for the last twelve (12) years. The last reported location of the Vessel was Tin Can Port in July 2011.

“Details of this arrest and the outcomes of the investigations were escalated to the appropriate Government authorities, upon which it was concluded to destroy the Vessel to serve as a strong warning and deterrent to all those participating in such illegal activities to cease and desist.

“ Destroying vessels involved in transporting stolen crude oil is of paramount importance as a strong deterrent. The illegal trade of stolen crude oil not only inflicts significant economic losses on Nigeria and legitimate stakeholders in the oil industry, but also perpetuates a cycle of corruption, environmental devastation, and social instability.

“NNPC Ltd. assures Nigerians that we will sustain the momentum in the war against crude oil theft until it is brought to a halt.”, the statement added.

Nigeria will Develop with Peace and Unity, says Mulade in Kano

Nigeria will Develop with Peace and Unity, says Mulade in Kano

Kano_____ A Gbaramatu-born peace and development advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, convener of the Nigeria for Peace Project, has identified the lack of peace and unity as the bane of Nigerian development. 

Comrade Mulade, who is the National Coordinator/CEO Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, an NGO, stated this in Kano on Monday 10th of July, 2023 during his peace and unity advocacy visit to prominent Nigerians in Kano State.

The peace Ambassador visited a political stalwart, Alhaji Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of NNPP and former Governor of Kano State. He stressed the urgent need for unity, peace and reconciliation in Nigeria, through the promotion of equity and justice irrespective of ethnic, religious and political affiliations.

According to Chief Mulade Sheriff, CEPEJ Kano office is coordinating the Peace Project, and said "I am here with my team and the co-convener of the project, Alhaji Ibrahim Waiya, to formally inform you about the Nigeria for Peace (N4P), an intervention initiative that was conceived and birthed by some like-minded civil society organizations and patriotic individuals from across the country with a strong focus on the nation's unity." 

"It is imperative to state that the unity of Nigeria has continued to be threatened by bad elements who whip up religious, ethnic and regional sentiments during political campaigns. This situation runs counter to our collective resolve to be a united and peaceful nation," he emphasized.

Comrade Mulade asserted that it was to achieve this objective that has made some non-state actors and patriotic Nigerians who had been working on national unity and peace, to come together and champion the project through concerted efforts to compliment other initiatives to restore and sustain national unity, cohesion, and peaceful coexistence, with sustainable national development as their goal.

In his response, the former Governor of Kano State and presidential candidate of the NNPP during the 2023 general elections, commended the group for the initiative, noting that Nigeria is in dire need of peace and total restoration. He added that "as a peace loving person, I want to assure you that we will be part of the peace-building process in the country to achieve our long desired development."

He thanked the delegation and encouraged the group to sustain the movement so as to fix Nigeria, despite our ethnic, cultural and religious diversities, so as to fast track the development of our dear Nation, Nigeria.

Ijaw publishers congratulate Okpoye, to partner with DESOPADEC on media coverage

Ijaw publishers congratulate Okpoye, to partner with DESOPADEC on media coverage 

The Ijaw Publishers Forum, IPF, a body of professional media practitioners of Ijaw extraction, has appealed to Hon. Spencer Okpoye, the Commissioner representing Ijaw nationality in the Board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, for its engagement and empowerment towards its development and growth.

The IPF made their positions known in an official document presented to the Commissioner during a courtesy visit by members of the IPF and the Delta Ijaw Comrade Community, DICC, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in Warri, Delta State.

Speaking on behalf of the IPF, its acting chairman, Comrade Ozobo Austin re-emphasized the roles played by Ijaw publishers in the Ijaw cause but which have not been well received by leaders of the ethnic nationality.

"Without mincing words, the IPF is the body currently shouldering the responsibility of the intellectual struggle for a better deal for Ijaws anywhere in Nigeria. Sir, it may interest you to know that the pen (nonviolence advocacy) have long replaced the violence arms agitation.

"It is sad and unfortunate to announce to you Mr. Commissioner that despite our immerse contribution in the Ijaw cause, Ijaw media practitioners have been sidelined and abandoned unduly. We have suffered the greatest of humiliation, suffocation and intimidation from Ijaws in the course of our resolves to serve our people," Comrade Ozobo added.

Among some of the IPF demands include the engagement of Ijaw media organisations in showcasing DESOPADEC activities, forging a partnership with the Commission for publicity, sponsorship for IPF programmes for sustainability and efficiency, incorporation of Ijaw media organisations into the media fund of DESOPADEC, among others.

The professional body, which earlier congratulated the Commissioner for his well-deserved appointment, appealed to the Commissioner to use his good office to correct the low preference accorded Ijaw media practitioners.

Also speaking on behalf of the Comrade Community, Comrade Binebai Princewill, appealed to the Commissioner to see to the recognition of the comrade community, an umbrella body of all Ijaw youths in activism, for the development of the Ijaw nation while pledging their support to the Commission.

Speaking on behalf of the women, Comr. Tonbra kasikoro thanked His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for appointing their trust worthy son and leader, Hon. Spencer's Okpoye to represent the ljaws in DESOPADEC, stressing that Okpoye is a grassroot oriented servant leader who is well abreast with the pains of his people at heart.

She draw the attention of the honourable commissioner to the perennial flood that is around the corner, and appealed to the commissioner to start preparation ahead the coming flood, saying earlier provision of IDP camps with welfare package will help salvage the suffering of the ljaw people during flood, the statement added.

In his response, Hon. Spencer appreciated the delegation and appeal to them to support Governor  to Oborevwori led administration.

He was so excited at the brainstorming session with the visiting bodies, commended the IPF for their positive contributions towards the Ijaw nation and re-emphasized his commitment to ensuring that the entitlements due to the Ijaws, get to them.

According to him, said:

" As a grassroot person, l know the pains of our people. Am from Opuama Community in Warri North LGA, Delta State. I will try my possible best to attend to your demands, and to ensure even development across the various ljaw kingdoms under my jurisdiction."

" Whatever entitlement belonging to the ljaw people, l will make sure it is given to our people. I discovered that DESOPADEC lacks adequate professional staff, therefore, l will meet with my ED to work out modalities to employ our people."

" I pledge to support your programmes and activities. Meanwhile, l urged you people to report what is correct at all times and avoid propagating fake news. My office is always open to you people," Okpoye stated.

Highpoint of the visit was the formal presentation of a letter of congratulations to the Commissioner on his appointment by the Ijaw Publihers' Forum (IPF).

Chief Moses Abeh Rejoices with Okowa @ 64th Birth Anniversary

Chief Moses Abeh Rejoices with  Okowa @ 64th Birth Anniversary 

Francis Tayor

Asaba ______ A renowned Delta born peace advocate, philanthropist cum politician, Hon. Chief. Christian Moses Abeh, has congratulated his amiable leader and boss, the immediate past governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, CON on the occasion of his 64th Birth Anniversary.

In a congratulatory message released on Saturday at Asaba, the state capital, Abeh  described Okowa as not only a patriotic Deltan but a rally point in the development of the state.

He commended the former governor towards his contributions to the state and nation building, saying he has impacted positively into the lives of several individuals, youths and groups during his administration as governor of Delta state.

Abeh noted that during Okowa tenure as governor, a lot were achieved through his Smart and Stronger Delta Agenda, through which a lot of youths has benefitted greatly in his skill acquisition programs in and across the four walls of the state with harvests of human and infrastructural development.

While eulogizing his boss, Abeh said Okowa possesses uncommon leadership styles worthy of emulation in service and in public life, stating that his type are rare in our contemporary society.

Chief Abeh however, prayed God Almighty to continue to guide and protect him with higher responsibilities in his service to mankind, Delta state and the nation at large for the overall development of all his people and political associates, the statement added.