Rivers Political Crisis: PANDEF calls on parties to cooperate with Victor Attah-led peace and reconciliation committee to restore peace

Rivers Political Crisis: PANDEF calls on parties to cooperate with Victor Attah-led peace and reconciliation committee to restore peace 

Portharcourt ___ The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the Apex Socio-Political voice of the South-South people has reiterated its calls on all parties involved in the political crisis that engulfed Rivers State to collaborate fully with the Obong Victor Attah-led Peace and Reconciliation Committee constituted at its General Assembly on 24th October, 2024 in order to restore peace between the two political interests in the state.

While expressing implicit confidence in members of the Peace and Reconciliation members led by the former governor of Akwa Ibom, PANDEF observed with sadness the recent media war characterized by unfounded aspersions, falsehoods, and fueling of the already tensed atmosphere.

According to PANDEF national Chairman, Amb. Dr. Bolade lgali noted that the recent media war is a calculative attempt aimed at diverting the focus of the Committee and defeating the good purpose behind the peace & reconciliation effort.

PANDEF urged all stakeholders, not only to support the Committee but to also exercise restraint and avoid actions or utterances capable of inflaming the already tense situation.

“We call on all stakeholders in Rivers State not only to support Obong Victor Attah-led Peace and Reconciliation Committee but to also exercise restraint and avoid actions or utterances capable of inflaming the already tense situation.

“All parties involved should be mindful and restrain themselves from utterances capable of igniting the crisis but should enable an environment that will pave way for peace to return to the State for the sake of the citizens of the State, the region, and the Nation at large.”

It would be recalled that PANDEF, in its General Assembly on 24th October, 2024 in Port-Harcourt, set up a “Peace and Reconciliation Committee” made of Obong Victor Attah, Senator Roland Owie, Sen. (Engr.) Emmanuel Ibok Essien, Chief (Mrs.) Sen. Stella Omu, Col. Peter Asam Mbu Ogar, Admiral John Jonah, and Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Stella Dorgu to look and bring lasting solutions to the political crisis in River State and other states of the South-South region.

34 years after, late Janet Onduku children remembers their lovely mother, to hold thanksgiving mass at Annunciation catholic church Ogunu warri, on sunday 12th January, 2025

34 years after, late Janet Onduku children remembers their lovely mother, to hold thanksgiving mass at Annunciation catholic church Ogunu warri, on sunday 12th January, 2025

The children of late Mrs. Janet Keneghan Onduku of Ayakoromo (Nee- Bozimo) of Ezebiri in Burutu and Bomadi Local Government Areas of Delta State, has announced to mark the thirty four years anniversary of their beloved departed mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was born in 1937 and slept in the Lord on the 9th January, 1991 at the early age of 54 years.

According to the statement released on Thursday by her eldest son Barr. Preye Onduku in warri, noted that there would be thanksgiving Mass on Sunday 12th January, 2025 at the Annunciation Catholic Church Ogunu, warri by 8:30AM Mass.

Friends, relatives and well wishers are hereby invited to join them at the thanksgiving Mass service on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Late Janet Onduku was a renowned caterer, fashion designer and a contractor with Burutu Local Government Council during Elder Godsday Orubebe tenure as council chairman. She was married to late. Chief. Thomas Omette Onduku, former Olotu of Ngbilebiri Mein Kingdom, an educationist and progenitor of the lzon language.

Their union was blessed with six children amongst whom are, Barr. Preye Onduku, a legal practitioner of the Warri Bar, Ebitimi Onduku (late), Dinemi Onduku (late), Mrs. Ayanemibo Lyon, Ayaebi Onduku and Oyinbi Onduku respectively.

Speaking further, Barr. Preye Onduku reiterated that his late mother Janet Onduku- Nee Bozimo was lovely and a cheerful giver (Philanthropist) while she was alive. She loved her family and children so much that she will do anything to assist her sibbings, especially the likes of William Zideke Bozimo (alive),  Bomadibeke Bozimo, England Bozimo and Forcados of blessed memories. 

She was equally loved by her other family members as she was very much close to her elder sister, Mama Sylver Bomor- Nee Bozimo of blessed memory. " Infact mummy Sylver nurtured her in her early life.

And her elder brother, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo who has so much fun memories of her and usually tells us such memories. He extends such love towards her children.

"May the Perpetual light of God shine upon her soul through Christ our Lord, Amen", the statement added.

Fondly remembered by her children:

Barr. Preye Onduku, 

Ayaebi Onduku, 

Mrs. Ayanemibo Lyon, 

Oyinbi Onduku &

numerous grand children, great-grand children and other family members.

IPF celebrates Asu Beks at 71, appreciates his contributions in media industry

IPF celebrates Asu Beks at 71, appreciates his contributions in media industry

The Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF) has congratulated a remarkable personality, Elder Asu Beks, CEO of Maritime Media Ltd on his 71st birth anniversary. 

He was one of the award recipients of the Ernest Ikoli's Personality awards in the Ijaw Media Conference 2024 which was held in Banquet Hall, Government House, Yenagoa Dec 11.

It was gathered that Elder Asu Beks has spent over three decades advocating for truth, fairness, and equity in Maritime Journalism. His dedication had earned him the reputation as the Doyen of Maritime Journalism in Nigeria.

The birthday message was signed on behalf of the group by its national president Comrade Ozobo Austin on Wednesday.

IPF described Elder Asu Beks as a shining light, a role model and a worthy personality in the Niger Delta region, citing that his works have created a base for the government at all levels in the marine economy in Nigeria.

However, Beks' impressive career spans various roles, including Information Officer of the Old Western Ijaw Division, City Editor of The Nigerian Tide, and Bureau Chief of the Guardian in Port Harcourt and more. His fearless reporting had led to significant impacts, such as exposing the anomaly of the School to Land Program in Port Harcourt in then military administration.

The IPF acknowledges Asu Beks' passion for the project of Nigeria, particularly his commitment to the Ijaw Nation. His leadership roles in various organizations, including the League of Maritime Editors and the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, demonstrate his expertise and influence in the industry.

Asu Beks' contributions to Maritime Journalism have been recognized through his publication, Shipping World, which had been in circulation since June 1997. 

Meantime, IPF is honoured to celebrate this remarkable 71st birthday and acknowledges his enduring legacy in Maritime Journalism.

The Apex Ijaw Media Council, wished him more celebrations in good health and prosperity, stating that the Ijaw nation is proud of him.

Congratulations!

Delta DG on Orientation, Latimore exposes Gov. Sheriff failed Government with blatant lies, as lPF tackles 2025 N979B State Budget

Delta DG on Orientation, Latimore exposes Gov. Sheriff failed Government with blatant lies, as lPF tackles 2025 N979B State Budget 

.....Tasks Delta govt to publish projects allocated to Ijaw communities in 2025 N979B budget 

Warri _____ The Ijaw Publishers' Forum, (IPF), the apex Ijaw media council has frowned at the statement by the Delta state governor's aide, Director General on Orientation and Communication, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe who stated at Lagos radio programme that the 2025 budget of N979billion contained massive projects for the Ijaw riverine communities and as well the Oborevwori administration had empowered over 250,000 entrepreneurs through the ministry of women affairs and State Bureau for Wealth and Job creation.

Speaking at the radio public affairs network programme, the Delta State Director General on Orientation and Communication, Latimore stated that "the improved and renewal rural and riverine mega roads and other infrastructural projects that would open intra and inter-trade opportunities are captured in the 2025 approved budget''.

The Ijaw media professionals in a press statement by the group's national President Comrade Ozobo Austin on Tuesday tackled the Delta state government over marginalisation of the oil rich-riverine Ijaw communities in the state, stating that ''the government runs on lies and propaganda and that a responsible government feels in the pains of the people and not to do a disservice which may add more injury to the unbearable pains of the people with audio projects. 

The group emphasised that Delta Ijaw riverine communities have been victims of such beautiful lies of fake (audio) projects over the years, adding that the Ayakoromo bridge project had over the years suffered such lies.

However, Latimore also remarks on the same radio programme that ''governor Oborevwori had empowered over 250,000 Entrepreneurs, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)  through D-CARES programme ministry of women affairs and State Bureau for Wealth and Job creation'', but IPF was miffed at such remarks and viewed it as a scam against the Delta State people, stressing that Ijaw riverine communities and its group with over 30 registered media enterprises not aware of such opportunities.

While challenging the director General Latimore to publish and name numbers and location of such projects and benefiting enterprises and businesses, the group viewed the remarks as a recurrent decimal to defraud the Delta Ijaws by successive administrations in the state. 

IPF noted, ''We will not take such media charades any longer, seeing audio projects beautifully crafted by media engineers like Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe who is good at propaganda, playing politics with the Ijaw development in the state.''

IPF described the political propaganda of Latimore as a great disservice to the Ijaw nation by telling lies to boost the ego and image of his pay master, while the Delta Ijaw riverine communities are suffering with no tangible development to count on, from the time of Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan and Okowa administrations.

The statement reads in part, ''We want the Governor Chief Sheriff Oborevwori led administration to publish names of projects allocated for the Delta Ijaw riverine communities per local government area and money allocated for the Ayakoromo bridge project in the 2025 N979 billion approved budget. We also challenge the governor and his aide to publish the names of entrepreneurs and amount of materials or money given to those who benefited from the Ijaw riverine communities in his over 250,000 entrepreneurs, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)  through D-CARES programme ministry of women affairs and the State Bureau for Wealth and Job creation under his administration''.

HRM Kalanama Vlll Confers Ebipade Ayabotu Chieftaincy Title"lzonegberigbaowei"of Akugbene Mein-Kingdom

HRM Kalanama Vlll Confers Ebipade Ayabotu Chieftaincy Title"lzonegberigbaowei"of Akugbene Mein-Kingdom 

Oyinbi Onduku 

Warri ____ The paramount ruler of Akugbene Mein-Kingdom, HRM Pere S.P. Luke (JP) Kalanama Vlll in Bomadi LGA of Delta State, has conferred a prestigious chieftaincy title on the Egberigide of Niger Delta, Chief. Ebipade Victor Ayabotu as the "Izonegberigbaowei" of Akugbene Mein-Kingdom.

Presenting the reverend title on the 30th of December, 2024 at the palace of the Pere of Akugbene Mein kingdom, HRM Pere Luke Kalanama Vlll, who is the first Vice Chairman of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, noted that the conferment signifies the Kingdom's acknowledgement of Ebipade Ayabotu's contributions in projecting, preserving and promoting the ljaw language and culture in  Delta Broadcasting Services (DBS) Warri over the years. 

His Royal Majesty stressed that as a leader and advocate for promoting the ljaw language and culture, Ebipade Ayabotu's recognition by the traditional leadership of Akugbene Mein-Kingdom is a testament to his dedication and influence towards the growth and development of ljaw language.

In his reaction to the honour bestowed on him, Chief. Ebipade Ayabotu, the lzonegberigbaowei of Akugbene Mein-Kingdom expressed gratitude to God for the gift of life to witness the historic event.

He further appreciated HRM Pere Luke Kalanama Vlll for the great honour bestowed on him, while reaffirming his commitment to advancing the ljaw language and culture in the future, the statement added.

Birthday Wishes to a Worthy Patriarch, High Chief. Emonena Victor Wayles Egukawhore

Birthday Wishes to a Worthy Patriarch, High Chief. Emonena Victor Wayles Egukawhore 

Happy birthday to an amazing father and husband! Your love, wisdom and strength inspire us every day.

We are grateful for the countless memories we have had together and all the laughter's shared.

May this your new age usher you into another awesome dimension of strength and perfect health. We earnestly pray that God grant you the wherewithal to continually live life to the fullest and impact your generation.

You deserve all the happiness in the world. Thank you for being our guiding light and a constant source of support. Here is to celebrating you today and always.

We love you so much!

Signed:

Wives and Children.