Birthday Celebration: Opuama Youth Leader, Comr. John Olokpa Salutes Gen. Tompolo @ 49, Describes Him As The True Messiah Of Niger Delta Liberation Struggle

Birthday Celebration: Opuama Youth Leader, Comr. John Olokpa Salutes Gen. Tompolo @ 49, Describes Him As The True Messiah Of Niger Delta Liberation Struggle

Francis Tayor

Warri______ A youth leader cum human rights activist from Opuama Community in Egbema Kingdom, Comrade John Olokpa has felicitated with the Ibe-ebidou-owei 1 of Gbaramatu Kingdom, High Chief. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo on the auspices occasion of his 49th Birthday anniversary today 12th April, 2020.

Comrade Olokpa in his birthday message, thank and appreciated Tompolo for his selfless services to ljaw nation over the years, describing him as a bridge builder, peace maker as well as the true Messiah of Niger Delta ljaw liberation struggle from the oppressed Nigerian government against his people.

He further appealed to Tompolo to extend his hand of friendship as well as generosity to the people of Opuama Community in Egbema Kingdom, especially during this period of COVID-19 lockdown. Wishing him a glorious birth anniversary and pray God to give him more strength, wisdom and knowledge to continue his good works for the Niger Delta people, Comr. Olokpa stated.

However, it will interest you to note that, Gen. Tompolo, who was the General Officer in Command (GOC) of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND), has facilitated so many giant infrastructural and human capital development to the Niger Delta region, especially the Federal Maritime University Okerenkoko, which has gainfully employed over five thousand people.

Tompolo's arms agitation struggle also paved way for the establishment of NDDC, Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Presidential Amnesty programme among others that has brought reasonable peace in Nigeria, especially the Niger Delta oil rich region.

COVID-19: LGD, Gospel Buz foundation presents relief materials to indigent people in Delta

COVID-19: LGD, Gospel Buz foundation presents relief materials to indigent people in Delta

*I want common people to get  food directly --PST. Irame declares


Following the lockdown order declared by the Delta State Government due to the Coronavirus pandemic COVID 19, the Love God's  Direction,  LGD and Gospel Buz foundation has presented relief materials to indigent people in Ughelli and its environs in Delta state.

The founder/Chief Executive Officer of LGD, PST Emmanuel Irame, Wednesday April, 8, 2020, while presenting the relief materials to serve as palliative to the people, declared that he is giving and showing love directly to the people as directed by God to help those elderly and indigent ones in the society.

PST. Irame disclosed that in the lockdown people are to be encouraged to have hope and faith in God as well as not be depressed spiritually, adding that the suffering of people is a great concern to him and his foundation, hence he is reaching out directly to the common man in the society.


He stressed that keeping people for 14 days locked down at home isn't easy especially for those who are daily traders and those who are monthly earners, noting that it  may lead to starvation, hungry and hardship and that if it doesn't end in two weeks time the monthly earners may not get paid.


LGD and Gospel Buz foundation Boss, advised Deltans and Nigerians to adhere  strictly to government directive to stay at home and not disobey the order,  assuring that  they will continue in other parts of the state within available resources.

While presenting the relief materials such as Bags of Rice,  cartons  of Soap, gallons of oil, Onions, Indomie as well as loafs of bread, Palm Oil and garri to Orem Faith Orphanage , Afiesere in Ughelli  Mrs. Rose Ologbo orphanage home and residents of the area and its environs , expressed joy that their sufferings is palliatively attended to , noting that they have been shortage of food to feed with since the lockdown commenced in the state.

Other  beneficiaries, Mrs. Ezomom, Mrs. Ochuko as well as other residents at streets in Ughelli commended PST. Irame for the God sent assistance given them.

Meanwhile during the stable food distribution , PST Irame prayed and  ministered the Anointed Oil of Grace on a deaf and dump healing took place, the deaf and dump young man who is in  his twenties began talking and hearing after the prayers.


High point of the day was distribution of stable food to people of Ughelli in Ughelli North Local Government, items presented include: Bags of Rice, Onions, bags of garri, cartons of Indomie, loafs of bread, soap and detergent as well as palm oil.

IPDI CONDEMNS KILLING OF DANZU MICHAEL IN BENET BY NIGERIAN MILITARY, WANTS THE PERPETRATORS BROUGHT TO JUSTICE

Press Release
8th April, 2020

IPDI CONDEMNS KILLING OF DANZU MICHAEL IN BENET BY NIGERIAN MILITARY, WANTS THE PERPETRATORS BROUGHT TO JUSTICE

It is sad that the Military whose primary duty is to protect lives and properties is now resorted to taken innocent lives indescriminately with slightes or without provocation. This clearly shows that Nigerian military has been infiltrated by the deadly Boko Haram sect that is bent to eliminate every southerner and Christians in the country.

We got a distress call from family members of the deceased and were briefed on the Military killing of DANZU  MICHAEL, an Ijaw youth in Benet area in Delta State on the 8th April, 2020. The said youth specialized on fishing and fetching of firewood. In the morning of April 8, 2020 the deceased was coming from fishing expedition when he was accosted and shot dead.

The Military were patrolling the area in that morning and took him for oil bunker and shot him immediately without any provocation or confrontation. We are dismay on what Nigerian soldiers are turning to.

Assuming but not conceding, if the late DANZU Michael was a Bunker ,does that form a ground to exterminate him. These Military barbaric Killings continues because our leaders failed to speak out and condemn it.

We are not at war with Nigerian government to have been killed in daily basis. It is sad that Nigerian military does not has value for lives and decided to kill wilfully at every point in time.

The military brutality displayed in South South if it was exercised in Sambisa forest, by now the issue of Boko Haram would have been a thing of the past.

Nigerian military is unprofessional and good at attacking soft targets. The Nigerian Military is now known for being indisciplined. No respect for human right. It is better to live with animals in the forest to have lived with Nigerian military.

It is our candid call that the CO of 3battallion, WARRI, Delta State and the chief of army staff should swing into action and investigate the circumstances surrounding the unlawful and barbaric Killing of Mr. DANZU Michael in 3days, in a view of bringing to book the killer Military officers to avoid legal action.

Signed
Comr. Ozobo Austin
National President Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI.

Mayor Timi Ogobiri
National Acting spokesperson, IPDI.

Birthday Felicitation: You Are A Living Hero, Bridge Builder, Custodian, The Pride Of Niger Delta, Chief. Mulade Pours Encomium On Tompolo's 49Th Birth Anniversary

Birthday Felicitation: You Are A Living Hero, Bridge Builder, Custodian, The Pride Of Niger Delta, Chief. Mulade Pours Encomium On Tompolo's 49Th Birth Anniversary

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ A traditional Chief in Delta State, Comrade Chief Sheriff Mulade, has described Chief Government Ekpemukpolo, aka Tompolo as the bridge between ancient and modern Ijaw tradition and Culture, a living hero and the pride of the Niger Delta Region.

Comrade Chief Sheriff Mulade, the Ibe- Serimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West LGA of Delta State, heartily congratulates and felicitates with High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (TOMPOLO), The IBE- EBIDOUWEI of Ijaw Nation on his 49 birth day coming up on April 12th, 2020.

Chief Mulade who is also the National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ wishes Tompolo a happy and glamorous birthday celebration, adding that he has always kept the flare of Ijaw tradition alive in Gbaramatu Kingdom and beyond.

Chief Mulade acknowledged Tompolo as a strong force to be reckoned with in the history of Niger-Delta due to his selfless sacrifices, struggle and agitation for the emancipation and development of the region and its people.

He said Tompolo's name and his agitations in the Niger-Delta have brought great infrastructural and human capital development to the region and will never be forgotten in the history of humanity, as his name has already been written in gold that can never be erased.

He said Tompolo's name would always be called alongside great men like late Isaac Adaka Boro and Ken Saro - Wiwa, as a living hero and the pride of Niger Delta Region.

He called on all traditional rulers, chiefs, community leaders, youths and the people of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Niger Delta Region and Nigerians in general to join in congratulating and felicitating with Tompolo on his birthday on April 12, 2020.

Amb. Mulade Charges Federal Govt To Embark On Citizens Door-To-Door Nation wide Virus Test, Drums Up Support For The Fight Against COVID-19

Amb. Mulade Charges Federal Govt To Embark On Citizens Door-To-Door Nation wide Virus Test, Drums Up Support For The Fight Against COVID-19


Francis Tayor

Warri______ A traditional Chief in Delta State, Comrade (Chief) Mulade Sheriff, the Ibe-Soremowei of ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, has called on Nigerians to obey the sit-at-home order of the Federal and State Governments aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria.

Chief Mulade, who is the National Coordinator of a renowned peace, human rights and sustainable environment advocating NGO, the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, made the call at a press briefing cum food distribution exercise on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in Warri, Delta State.

It is worthy of note that the Center embarked on the distribution of food stuffs, hand sanitizers and buckets amongst others, to compliment Government's efforts at all levels.

Worried over the rise in COVID-19 cases to 254 in the country as reported by NCDC on Wednesday, Chief Mulade said the only way to combat the spread was to adhere strictly to the proactive measures of the Federal Government, the National Assembly and the State Govts by sitting at home during the lockdown and by obeying the rules and guidelines of the Health Ministries and the NCDC.

While commending President Buhari and his team for their roles so far, the NGO Coordinator said since COVID-19 has no cure for now, the only sure way to contain the spread of the virus was the lockdown directive by the President and the State Governors. Chief Mulade, an Ambassador of Peace, advised Nigerians to obey all the directives and meticulously follow the instructions of various health agencies for a win-win situation.

Comparing the statistics of COVID-19 cases of other countries with that of Nigeria, the CEPEJ boss commended the Federal Government and the NCDC for their efforts at flattening the spread curve of the deadly virus in Nigeria, and commended all Nigerians for complying with the Government lockdown order, despite the usual communal life among them.

He enjoined Nigerians to appreciate the Federal Government for the distribution of test kits, drugs, food, amongst others to hospitals and isolation centres across the Federation. He urged Nigerians to maintain personal and environmental hygiene by washing their hands regularly with soap and running water, cleaning frequently used items and surfaces, using alcohol based sanitizers, wearing of face masks and hand gloves, and practising social distancing, amongst others, to curb the killer virus COVID-19 from spreading in the country.

He appealed to wealthy Nigerians to assist by providing medical facilities and drugs to hospitals, isolation centres, community health centers, and food stuffs to the less privileged as palliatives to cushion the economic effects of the lockdown on the people.

He suggested that at the expiration of the first phase of the lockdown, the Federal Government, the leadership of the National Assembly, State Governors and other relevant authorities should, as a matter of urgent of public importance, re-strategize and adopt proactive steps to cushion the suffering of Nigerians and other nationals, and then embark on one full week nationwide lockdown to carry out a thorough door-to-door COVID-19 test on everyone during the lockdown period, so as to ascertain the actual number of cases in the country for immediate medical attention, in order to eradicate the deadly global pandemic from Nigeria and save more lives.

He said, if the Federal Government and Ministry of Health could carry out nationwide door-to-door vaccination of children to prevent them from polio and other diseases, then it is also possible to do same with this more deadly COVID-19 virus.

IPDI DEBUNKS ITSEKIRI CLAIM OF IJAW ARROGATING N- DELTA BENEFITS TO ITSELF, SAYS ITSEKIRI LACKS POWER TO DEMAND FOR AMNESTY COORDINATOR

Press Statement

7th April, 2020

IPDI DEBUNKS ITSEKIRI CLAIM OF IJAW ARROGATING N- DELTA BENEFITS TO ITSELF, SAYS ITSEKIRI LACKS POWER TO DEMAND FOR AMNESTY COORDINATOR

Our attention has been drawn to an unfounded, mischievous and unguided open letter addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari, blackmailing and backstabbing Ijaw nation while demanding for an Itsekiri son to be appointed as the next PAP coordinator.
The authors of the said kindergarten open letter, the purported Movement for the Protection of Iwere Homeland, Development and History (MPIHDH), and a factional and insignificant Itsekiri National Youth Council (INYC) adduced that Ijaw nation arrogates every benefit in Niger Delta to itself, and went further to incite other ethnic groups in the region against Ijaw nation as an attempt to discredit the hard earned reputation of Ijaw nation.

The said letter was signed by some jobless Itsekiri youths whose trade mark is blackmailing Ijaw for cheap recognition and minimal favours.
We wouldn't have join issues with the said miserable mischief makers, but silent as well means consent, hence we decided to straighten the record.

It is only an insane person will say Ijaw is arrogating everything in Niger Delta to itself. Those who are grounded in history will agree that it is Itsekiri that is arrogating everything to themselves. It is appalling that Itsekiri who doesn't have a complete local government area is pairing shoulders with almighty Ijaw nation.

Itsekiri should not hurry to forget how it used to arrogated Ijaw and Uhrobo lands and other general benefits to itself in Delta State which brought about WARRI crisis in late 90s till early 2000. Except an insane,  every one knows that the presidential Amnesty programme is not meant for every Tom, Dick, and Harry but it has a targeted persons. It was meant for arm agitators, and at the time of the declaration of the programme, it was only the Ijaws that were into arm agitation with the Federal Government.

The programme was designed to benefit only the Ijaw arm agitators and not to benefit the number of ethnic groups in Niger Delta region. Ijaws died and their Communities in Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Edo and Ondo were invaded and burnt down in the struggle for resource control and self-determination which birthed the presidential amnesty programme.

The Ijaws were tagged as militants, criminals, oil thieves and seapirates. Itsekiris were the first persons we extend hand of fellowship to, but it rejected it. They responded that the Itsekiris were not militants and oil thieves. Same benevolent was extended to the Uhrobos and they embraced it.
The Itsekiri who called Ijaw agitators criminals and earlier back down the hand of fellowship, later protested and that they were marginalised in the programme, and seeks to be considered in the programme. The then coordinator of the programme, Mr. Kingsley Kuku, out of benevolent offered them about Five hundred slots. Itsekiri should have been grateful to Ijaw nation and not to write Concocted stories against Ijaw nation.

It is our candid advice that Itsekiri should stop the unfounded and mischievous agitation as it is provocative and inimical. As far as Ijaw is concerned, Itsekiri does not merit the office of the coordinator of the presidential Amnesty programme but if they will be remorse and be grateful we may consider them for some other administrative positions since they are our historical children.

Suffix to say, Ijaw is the largest ethnic nationality in Niger Delta region, and we are the highest producers of oil and gas in Nigeria Federation.
It may interest you to know that Ijaws are not only in 24 local governments in Niger Delta but in over 30 local governments and about 12 states in the Federation. Ijaw homogeneous states are; Delta, Edo, Ondo, Bayelsa, Ogun, Osun, Lagos, Rivers , Akwa-Ibom, Cross River etc.

However, we want to urge the public to disregard every concocted lies peddled by the purported open letter. It was not true that Ijaw arrogates every thing to itself in Niger Delta. Ijaws are the most peaceful and benevolent in the region.

Therefore, we want to charge President Muhammadu Buhari not to be deceived by the concocted lies of the purported Itsekiri groups. He should disregard their blackmail and mouthmail. They are interested in fermenting fresh trouble in the region. We want them to be called to order for the interest of peace because their new twists and turns are capable of threatening the existing peace in the region.

Signed

Comrade Ozobo Austin,
national president

Mayor Timi Ogobiri,
 National acting Spokesman

Comrade Emma Keneware,
Acting Secretary.

Coronavirus: Princewill Highlights Fears About Lockdown In Delta, Expresses Disappointment On Security Agents Over Loose Border Duty

Coronavirus: Princewill Highlights Fears About Lockdown In Delta, Expresses Disappointment On Security Agents Over Loose Border Duty


Warri_____ A Niger Delta Human Rights Activist, Amb. Comr. Binebai Yerin Princewill has expressed his fears about the 14 days stay at home lockdown in Delta State.

The young activist noted that while Deltans are observing the lockdown in each parts  of the state, he has feelers from the borders that through some crucket means, people are still entering the state from the supposedly closed borders while security agencies watch in akinbo.

He noted that if people could be entering the state massively through the clossed borders "It means that the very essence of the 14 days lockdown has been defeated." He said.

Amb. Binebai wondered what become of the state when those assigned with the border closure seem to have compromised by allowing people to enter into the state without enforcing the order.

Princewill alleged  that closure of the Delta State borders is more important than anything else in the  state, he asked "What if those who had sneaked into our state through the borders before the very eyes of security agents have sneaked in with the virus, who will be held responsible for it?. Yerin wondered.

"We must be very careful as a people, only one mistake may just spoil everything both the government and citizens are doing to ensure that Delta State does not record any case of the virus until the disease will fade away.

"It is my prayer that God should arrest and kill this dreadful disease across the country before the expiration of the lockdown all over the country" . Yerin stated.

He regreted that it was the security agents that claimed champion in Warri while enforcing the stay at home order which resulted to the death of a promising Niger Deltan, Mr. Joseph Pessu.

Security agencies and even the government must not be looking at one way only without looking at other more important areas like the total closure of the borders.

Using Bayelsa State as a reference point, Princewill said it is only borders that are closed as citizens goes about their normal duties except large gatherings.

"My opinion is that the security agents must claim champion in our borders by not allowing any pin to enter into our state through the borders".

However, Binebai maintained that he is totally in agreement with the 14 days stay at home lockdown in the state just as he enjoined Deltans to continue to obey the directives of the government.

Speaking further, he had called on the Delta State Government to live up to the expectations of Deltans by rolling out  palliative measures to cushion the effect as it is not easy for the masses to cope at this period without the government doing anything about it.

"It is not enough to only give directives to the mssses, the Government must take responsibility in providing for citizens of our state, this is the right time to meet the people at their needs.

"It is very strange that up till now, the Delta State Government has not even shared food items nor preventive materials to citizens of the state, this is really bad ". Princewill asserted.

COVID 19: Amb. Mulade Salutes Gov. Okowa For Delta Food Bank, Urges Him To Engage Traditional Rulers ln The Distribution Process

COVID 19: Amb. Mulade Salutes Gov. Okowa For Delta Food Bank, Urges Him To Engage Traditional Rulers ln The Distribution Process

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ A Delta state born renowned peace and human rights advocate, Comrade Sheriff Mulade has commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the state government for taking the bull by the horns and for yearning to the calls of Deltans of reaching out directly to people which the government has considered and set-up the Delta Food Bank Committee and chaired by the Governor.

Speaking in the oil-rich city of Warri, Delta State on tuesday, the Activist said that the State Food Bank was a welcome development, pointing out that many people are passing through untold hardship as a result of the Coronavirus across the globe.

According to him; "I want to clearly state that, today we are faced with CORONAVIRUS HUNGER, which is more dangerous than the Coronavirus health challenges because you need to be alive to fight the health problems and I want to sincerely commend the Government of Delta State for taking this bold and proactive steps to save lives and to cushion the suffering of Deltans".

Comrade Mulade who is the Ibe-Serimowei of the great Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West LGA of Delta State, once again appealed to Governor Okowa to personally monitor the distribution of the food items so as to reach the vulnerable and poor household devoid of Party interest and politics, adding that; "We are currently faced with human hunger not political campaigns or rallies, therefore all hands must be on deck to overcome this global health pandemic irrespective of party affiliations because lives are more important to be saved now".

Comrade Mulade who is the National Coordinator of the foremost Non Governmental Organisation, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ in Delta State implored all Deltans to give maximum support and cooperation to the committee being chaired by Governor Okowa to enable them deliver on its mandate to Deltans without party interest.

He also said that; "Our State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa at this trying time must be encouraged, supported in prayers for us to collectively overcome this dangerous health pandemic which is not a respecter of person or personality.

"I want to strongly re-emphasise my appeal to Governor Okowa to kindly consider and fully involve our Traditional Institutions (Royal Fathers) who are more closer and have direct affection to their people than political structures. This strategy I strongly believe to the best of my knowledge will help and give credibility to the Government in the process of reaching out to its grassroot citizens and the receiving communities can monitor and collect their legitimate share, if not political office holders will hijack and resell the items back to the suffering Deltans and other Nigerians",  he added.

COVID-19: Onduku Commends Prophet Jeremiah Funfeyin, Agediga, Mulade, Amakiye, Alhaji, Others As They Donates Relief Materials To Deltans

COVID-19: Onduku Commends Prophet Jeremiah Funfeyin, Agediga, Mulade, Amakiye, Alhaji, Others As They Donates Relief Materials To Deltans

...... Urges Other Wealthy Deltans To Follow Suit

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa_____ The leader of Concerned Citizens For Izonebe Development (CCFID), Comrade Oyinbi Onduku has commended some notable ljaw sons on their recent generous donation of food items as well as hand sanitizers to communities across Delta State, towards curbing the spread of the deadly global coronavirus pandemic.

Comrade Onduku, who is a Warri based media practitioner and the Publisher of Niger Delta Mirror online news media, made the commendation on Sunday 5th April at Yenagoa, during a press briefing stated that the average ljaw man is known to be generous and thank those who have sacrificed their scarce resources towards the welfare of humanity in our society.

He expressed satisfaction on the founder/G.O. of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry Warri, Snr. Prophet. Jeremiah Omoto Funfeyin aka. Owomowomo (raw) on his amazing donation of wall of lndomie, hand sanitizers and other COVID-19 preventive items for Deltans through the Delta State government.

Onduku reiterated that Prophet Jeremiah has made history in Delta State, especially Warri as being the first man of God to give back to the needy during the outbreak of COVID-19. He charged other great men of God within Warri and across Delta State to emulate the footsteps of Prophet Jeremiah so as to cushion the pains of Deltans due to the two weeks stay at home directive by government.

Comrade Onduku further appreciated the founder of Shadrack Agediga Foundation (SAF), Amb. Lucky Agediga for his timely awareness campaign as well as distribution of hand sanitizers, face masks and other items for riverine communities in Burutu in order to stop the spread of COVID-19 epidemic in the state.

While appreciating the founder of Centre For Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), Onduku commended Comrade Chief. Mulade Sheriff for the distribution of disinfectants to Nigerian Police in Abuja, Ugolo and Osubi Communities in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, stressing that may God bless them abundantly for their selfless services to humanity.

Others includes, the Chairman of ljaw Youth Council (IYC) Ngbilebiri Clan, Comrade Amakiye Ekaye, the Bolowei 1 of Egbema Kingdom, High Chief. Alhaji Emmanuel Omoko, the Chairman Egbema Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF), Engr. Jude Ukori for their timely donation of relief materials as well as distribution of disinfectants to communities in Egbema, Gbaramantu, Ayakoromo, Bobougbene and others in Warri North, Warri South-West and Burutu Local Government Areas of Delta State.

However, Comrade Onduku charges other wealthy Deltans to follow suit in given back to the needy, especially during the two weeks stay at home directive by the Nigerian government due to COVID-19 pandemic, the statement adds.

Just-ln: A Popular Niger Delta Ex-Agitator Narrowly Escapes Death, As Nigerian Army Invades Ekeni Community ln Bayelsa

Just-ln: A Popular Niger Delta Ex-Agitator Narrowly Escapes Death, As Nigerian Army Invades Ekeni Community ln Bayelsa

...... Commander Biggy Calls On FG, Gov. Diri Immediate Intervention

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa____ lnformation just reaching our news desk has it that the people of Ekeni Community in Southern ljaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State are currently running helter skelter in the bush as over seven gun boats of Nigerian Army storms the Community in a commando style.

According to our source, at about 10:pm last night, there was sporadic gunshots in Ekeni Community as residents could not stay in their houses as they scamper into nearby bushes for safety of their lives.

At the time of filing this report, there was no reported case of any causality yet but the community has been over taken by the Nigerian military personnel. It was gathered that sometime last week, the same military personnel invaded the community and killed one of the youth suspected to be among sea pirates terrorising the riverine communities in Southern ljaw.

Our reporter, Francis Tayor put a call across to an indigene of the community, one Chief. Ebi Pinapinawei alias Commander Biggy confirmed that the incident happened at exactly 10:pm prompt Friday eve.

 According to Biggy, said; " l went home with my family due to the Coronavirus two weeks stay at home directive by the federal government of Nigeria. It was unfortunate that last night was a battle as the Nigerian Army invaded my community as if we are at war. As am talking to you, am in the bush running for safety."

" If the military have information of some suspected criminal elements hiding in my community, they should go after them through intelligence gathering and not extending transgression of anger to the whole law abiding innocent community people.

l am calling on the federal government, President Muhammadu Buhari and the governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri to as a matter of urgency call the military men to order. We leave the city to the village as result of the deadly COVID-19, yet we cannot find peace in our confined place. We need peace in our community, Ekeni is not a criminal hide out, leave us alone, Commander Biggy stated."

Warri Lockdown Killing: Chief. Mulade Sues For Calm, Urges Stakeholders To Support Govt To Save Lives

Warri Lockdown Killing: Chief. Mulade Sues For Calm, Urges Stakeholders To Support Govt To Save Lives

Warri______ A Niger Delta human rights activist, Comrade Chief Mulade Sheriff has urged Deltans to support the State Government's effort to curb the spread of the killer COVID-19 coronavirus.

In a statement made available to newsmen in Warri on Thursday, Chief Sheriff Mulade who is the Ibe-sorimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, condemned the incident that led to the death of one Mr. Joseph Pessu in Warri, Delta State.

While sympathizing with the family of the slain Warri youth, Comrade Mulade urged Deltans to cooperate with security operatives during the 14 days stay at home, as everyone is duty bound to carry out government directives especially in enforcing the restriction of movement to prevent the spread of covid-19 virus into Delta State.

He also called for calm and urged security agents to discharge their duties professionally, as it is their responsibility to protect lives and property of Nigerians.

He commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for the measures put in place to ensure adequate security during the stay-at-home precautionary period, to curb the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic.

He strongly appealed to Nigerians particularly Deltans to be vigilant and share useful information with relevant authorities, especially Government, security agencies to rid the State of criminally minded opportunists.

Warri Lockdown Killing: Gov. Okowa's Aide On Security, Ezekiel Charges Deltans To Give Peace A Chance, Condoles With Bereaved Family

Warri Lockdown Killing: Gov. Okowa's Aide On Security, Ezekiel Charges Deltans To Give Peace A Chance, Condoles With Bereaved Family

Francis Tayor

Warri____ The Senior Special Assistant to the governor of Delta State on security matters, Comrade Ezekiel Daniel has condemned the unfortunate killing of 28 years old boy Mr. Pessu Joseph in Warri yesterday, stressing that Deltans should give peace a chance especially now that the country is battling with the deadly global pandemic Coronavirus.

He also condoles with the Pessu family over the unfortunate killing of their son, stressing that Delta State government is on top of the matter.

Comrade Ezekiel made the appeal in Warri today when addressing newsmen noted that, Deltans are one big family, be it military or civilian under the umbrella of Nigeria, stressing that we are not at war with each other.

According to him, said; " I am appealing to every Deltans out there that  we are not at war with each other, rather we are all brothers and sisters of the same family known as NIGERIA, be it military or civilian.

It is so unfortunate what transpired yesterday, but this should not lead to break down of law and order because already we have a war ravaging not only our state and country, but the whole world taking lives of hundreds of hundreds.  It is important that as a citizen, we adhere to government directive because this  instruction is for the good of all. Let us imagine what would have happen if coronavirous should find it way into our dear state, but thank God for giving us a proactive leader in the person of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, an astute administrator, who quickly mobilized men and resources to nip in the bud any where this epidemics may wants to roar it head from.

Now that His Excellency has directed investigation to be carried out on the remote cause of the misunderstanding, l plead with all aggrieved parties to sheath their swords and allow the committee to do their job, while all hands continue to be on deck against our common enemy, conoranvirous, the statement adds."

COVID-19: Amb. Agediga Boosts Anti-Coronavirus Fight As He Donates Hand Sanitizers, Face Masks, Other ltems To Riverine Communities ln Burutu

COVID-19: Amb. Agediga Boosts Anti-Coronavirus Fight As He Donates Hand Sanitizers, Face Masks, Other ltems To Riverine Communities ln Burutu

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ Prior to the outbreak of the deadly global Coronavirus pandemic, the Executive Director, PRS, DESOPADEC, Amb. Shedrack Agediga through his Foundation, Shedrack Agediga Foundation (SAF) has distributed sundry items that could ward off the virus from his immediate constituency across riverine communities in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

The Chairman Shadrack Agediga Foundation, Amb. Shedrack Agediga and his team yesterday 31st March, 2020 visited Ogulagha, Odimodi, Burutu and Obotebe communities in Burutu Local Government Area, where hand sanitizers, face masks, liquid soaps, hand gloves buckets with tap mouths were distributed to the people.

According to Amb. Agediga, said the gesture was driven by his passion to see to the well being of his people, adding that the vision of the foundation encompasses global health. He reiterated his desire to see to the protection of his people from the ravaging virus.

In their various remarks, the Ogulagha Community Chairman, Mr Johnbull Ogobiri who was represented by his vice, Elder Odeh Alfred while thanking Amb. Agediga for the donations, promised that they would be added to what they already had and put to judicious use.

At Burutu, the Youth President, Comrade Faka Solomon thanked the Foundation, noting that since the news of the pandemic started, no one has reached out to them as a community.

Also at Odimodi community, the Youth President, Comrade Akin Disi thanked SAF on behalf of the youths of the community and prayed God to continue to bless the founder Amb. Agediga, noted that it was a good gesture from an illustrious son.

It would be recalled that the Foundation had on the 27th of March, 2020 distributed items at Obotobo 1 and 2, Soikebolou/Yokri communities in Ogulagha kingdom.

Chieftaincy Conferment: Onduku Felicitates With Chief. Sheriff Mulade On His Chieftaincy Title Conferment As The Ibe-Miyensorimo-Owei 1 Of Gbaramatu Kingdom

Chieftaincy Conferment: Onduku Felicitates With Chief. Sheriff Mulade On His Chieftaincy Title Conferment As The Ibe-Miyensorimo-Owei 1 Of Gbaramatu Kingdom

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The Chief Executive Officer, CEO/Publisher of a popular online news media known as Niger Delta Mirror, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku has join other loved ones and well wishers to celebrate with a Niger Delta born peace icon cum human rights advocate, Chief Amb Comrade. Sheriff Blessing Mulade, on the occasion of his recent Chieftaincy title Conferment at Oporoza on the 31st March, 2020 as the Ibe-Miyensorimo-Owei 1 of Gbaramatu Kingdom, by HRM. King Oboro Gbaraun ll, the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom.

Chief. Mulade, who is the National Coordinator of the reputable Nigeria based NGO, known as Center For Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), that is responsible for building peace, rendering humanitarian services, canvassing for good governance as well as advocating for the safety and protection of Niger Delta environment by the multi-national oil exploration companies operating in the region.

Onduku noted that Chief. Mulade chieftaincy title as the Ibe-Miyensorimo-Owei 1 of Gbaramatu Kingdom is well deserved in the sense that, he has exposed Gbaramatu kingdom as well as the entire ljaw nation to the global world through his human rights activism over the years.

According to Onduku, said; "Congratulations To A Man With Heart Of Gold, Chief Amb Comrade. Sheriff Blessing Mulade, On The Occasion Of Your Chieftaincy Title Conferment As The Ibe-Miyensorimor-owei 1 Of Gbaramatu Kingdom, By HRM. King Oboro Gbaraun ll, The Pere Of Gbaramatu Kingdom.

Sir, Your Chieftaincy Title Is Well Deserved Because You Have Really Awakened Not Only Gbaramatu Kingdom But The Entire Ijaw Nation And Niger Delta By Extension Through Your Consistent Advocacy For Human Rights Protection As Well As Good Governance In Nigeria And The Globe.

Continue To Do Your Good Works For Humanity As God Almighty Will Guide, Bless And Protect You For Our Generation. Once Again, Congratulations Chief. Sheriff Mulade, The Ibe-Miyensorimo-Owei 1 Of Gbaramatu Kingdom", the statement added.

COVID-19: The Poor Masses Can't Stay At Home Without Palliative Measures, Commence Distribution Of Food Items For Deltans Now, Amb. Mulade Tells Gov. Okowa

COVID-19: The Poor Masses Can't Stay At Home Without Palliative Measures, Commence Distribution Of Food Items For Deltans Now, Amb. Mulade Tells Gov. Okowa

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ A Delta State born human and environmental rights activist, Comrade Sheriff Mulade has called on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State to be more proactive and adopt pragmatic steps to alleviate and cushion the suffering of citizens in the state to save Deltans from the deadly Coronavirus.

Comrade Mulade who speak with journalists at his country home in Benikrukru Town, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West LGA of Delta State expressed worries over the welfare of Deltans, especially their sources of feeding, saying that; "these are poor ordinary citizens that makes daily incomes for living through daily outings".

Comrade Mulade who is the National Coordinator of CEPEJ, a foremost Non Governmental Organisation with headquarter in Warri commended Governor Okowa for the continuous update of Deltans about the deadly global pandemic and dissemination of WHO guidelines to sensitize the people.

He also lauded the Governor for taking bold steps in the closing and the locking-down of border points to the state and restricting movements which according to him is a welcome development, adding that; However, its goes beyond staying at your comfort zone in the Government house by issuing government political policy statements to prevent and curb it".

He said; "Our amiable Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa at this trying time must be encouraged, supported in prayers so that jointly and collectively they could overcome the challenges in the State, but Mulade believes that Government should do the needful by helping the citizens beyond issuing preventive measure as well as guidelines from WHO and the Ministry of Health".

He stated that “Governor Okowa should look forward to adopting practical steps and good measures to save Deltans. Such steps he reasoned should be devoid of political affiliations or party interest and ethnic correlation as the circumstance before the world and Nigeria is health related, according to him, the challenges are not related to politics as the people are not in a political campaign atmosphere where politicians could discredit and criticize each other or gather in affiliations.

The situation is such that party interest and differences must be burried where for politicians and none politicians alike must all support the state government to save Deltans and Nigeria at large", he added.

According to him also; “It is imperative to call on Governor Okowa to begin alternative and palliative measures by purchasing and distributing food items to citizens of the state, which is more important to save their lives rather than continuous threats of restriction of movements and closure of entry points to the state which is equally necessary but the citizens must be alive to overcome this coronavirus pandemic to enjoy the state government infrastructural plans".

In his words; “I want to strongly appeal to our Governor to kindly reach out to Deltans at this trying time with food items directly to save lives immediately, such food items to citizens should be devoid of politics because if the pandemic persist most Nigerians particularly Deltans will die of hunger and starvation as trades are already taking advantage of government inability to control and the market situation. Therefore, our Governor should as a matter of urgency embark on the purchase and distribution of food items through Ethnic and Community Chairmen leadership devoid of party or government interest but should be properly supervised by a committee, Delta State CORONAVIRUS Food Monitoring Taskforce for transparency and accountability. This strategy to the best of my knowledge will help the Government to reach the grassroot.

Comrade Mulade noted that the format suggested should be adopted so that the receiving communities could monitor and collect their legitimate share and the ethnic leadership and Community Chairmen integrity will be at stake, while stringent measures like what has been advanced will stop our political office holders from hijacking and reselling the items".