Just-ln: Tompolo, Bebenimibo, others to grace IPF Inauguration on 29 Feb in Warri

Just-ln: Tompolo, Bebenimibo, others to grace IPF Inauguration on 29 Feb in Warri 

Warri ____ Ahead of the upcoming maiden inauguration ceremony of the newly elected executives of the Ijaw Publishers Forum, IPF, scheduled for February 29, 2024, in Warri, Delta State, the group has appointed High Chief (Dr.) Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo, and his media secretary Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, as father of the day and guest of honour, respectively.

This was revealed by the IPF President Comrade Ozobo Austin when the professional body of Ijaw publishers paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Bebenimibo at his office in Effurun.

The group thanked Dr. Bebenimibo for the warm reception and support towards building credible, dependable and a strong Ijaw-based media. 

The Ijaw Publishers further commended Tompolo for his dedication in the struggle for self-determination of the people of Niger Delta region, as well as for his support towards the growth of Ijaw media professionals.

In his response, Dr. Bebenimibo thanked the Ijaw publishers for finding him worthy to be appointed as a guest of honour in the inauguration ceremony to be organised by the Forum.

He promised to deliver the message to his Boss (Tompolo) and communicate back to the Forum at the appropriate time.

Among other members of the IPF in attendance are Magbei Tare (IPF General Secretary), publisher of Daily Report Nigeria; Mr. Oyinbi Onduku, (IPF Vice Chairman/Publisher of Niger Delta Mirror Ndm), Kagbala Ezekiel (IPF's Public Relations Officer), publisher of Focal Point; Hon. Tamsokunbiri MMD of Rich&Famous, Anthony Demebide (MC Akpolokpolo) of Ultimate Report, and Abai Francis of PENGlobal.

Burutu Re-run: Asupa's Victory in the Coming Rerun is Non-negotiable_ Peter Ziakegha

Burutu Re-run: Asupa's Victory in the Coming Rerun is Non-negotiable_ Peter Ziakegha

Oyinbi Onduku

Warri _____ Candidate of the People's Democratic Party, PDP Hon. Asupa Forteta's victory in the upcoming rerun election on Saturday, the 3rd of February, 2024 is indeed non-negotiable. 

According to Peter Ziakegha, a political analyst and a commentator said the unwavering support and love he receives from voters in the four units slated for the rerun showcase the trust and confidence they placed in him.

He said Forteta's record of trustworthiness, commitment, competence, and grassroots support has forged a strong connection between him and voters in the slated four units.

Ziakegha noted that as the election day approaches on Saturday, it is evident that Hon. Asupa Forteta's victory is not only desirable but also highly anticipated by those who believe he is the right candidate to lead and bring about positive change.

IPF issues stern warning against intimidation of its members by public

IPF issues stern warning against intimidation of its members by public 

Warri _____ The leadership of Ijaw Publishers Forum, IPF has warned against assault, intimidation and harassments of members by suspected persons in the general public.

Arising from a meeting on Sunday in Warri, the media professionals in a statement signed and issued by the group's president, Comrade Ozobo Austin, said they would defend and stand with members against assault, intimidation and harassments by suspected individuals, no matter placed they may be in the society.

This is coming on the heels of the recent assault and intimidation of the group's spokesman, Mr Ezekiel Kagbala by suspected members of Ijaw Youths Council in the penultimate week.

Lamenting on the sad incident, the media gurus said people should desist from assaulting and intimidating journalists for doing their lawful business, adding that nobody had the monopoly of violence and that the body would react to every assault and intimation against members.

According to the publishers, journalists are Nation builders, being the fourth estate of the realm, and should not be molested and assaulted on every slightest provocation, stressing that the leadership would use the law as an instrument to bring such individuals to justice, no matter highly placed they may be in the society.

The IPF appealed to members of the public to see journalists as their friends, brothers and always protect and support them ,rather than bullying them and in most cases subjecting them to excruciating torture and dead.