Birthday: Kurugbe Felicitates With Amb. Agediga As He Clocks Plus One, Describes Him As A Foremost Philanthropist With Heart Of Gold

Birthday: Kurugbe Felicitates With Amb. Agediga As He Clocks Plus One, Describes Him As A Foremost Philanthropist With Heart Of Gold

Asaba____ SUBEB PM3 Hon. Paul A. Kurugbe Wednesday in Asaba felicitated with, Hon. Shadrack Agediga The Executive Director Of DESOPADEC For Planning, Statistics An Research as he clock plus one today.

Describing him as a foremost philanthropist and a person who had always proved his mettle whenever necessary, recalling his contributions and distribution of palliative to the fight against COVID-19.


The SUBEB PM3 salutes the large-heartedness of Hon. Shadrack Agediga, noting that it is one thing to be so blessed, and another to use the wealth to the glory of God and for the good of humanity.

According to him, “Hon. Shadrack Agediga has always stood to be counted whenever it mattered, judging by his generous contributions to the fight against the current Coronavirus, and many other challenges which have faced the ijaw Nation and Delta at large.

Hon. Kurugbe prays God to grant the great son of the ijaw long life, good health, and further successes in all areas of endeavour, the statement adds.

Delta State Taskforce On Environment Arrests A General Overseer For Flouting Social Distance Order At Ovwie

Delta State Taskforce On Environment Arrests A General Overseer For Flouting Social Distance Order At Ovwie

Warri_____ The Delta state Taskforce Chairman on Environment Honourable Sylvester Oromoni has said that there would be no hiding place for any religious organisation which failed to operate within the ambit of the law, regardless of their faith.

Honourable Sylvester Oromoni made this statement after the Taskforce on Environment sealed Christ The Master Prayer Ministry owned by a popular Urhobo Christian Musician Evang. Jerry Omamesiri Ekpekuro.

The sealed facilities is located at Ogbolokposo in Uvwie local Government Area of Delta state.

According to Oromoni, religious organisations were supposed to demonstrate good conduct and Law abiding.
Those recalcitrant organisations or worship centres known to be flouting the order of the state Government will face the full wrath of the law.

In as much as the state government is positively disposed to the peaceful conduct of religion of choice by its citizens, it does not condone insubordination in the name of religious activities.

The General Overseer Was immediately handed over to the Ebrumede Police for onward interrogations.

The General Overseer, Evang. Jerry Omamesiri pleaded... saying that he has been maintaining the law until today. "I was already on the Alter when most of the members entered and couldn't asked them to go back.

Pleaded guilty and promised it won't happen again if forgiven.

While addressing the newsmen, Honourable Ramson Onoyake, Executive Chairman of Uvwie local Government council who also visited the scene quoted a portion of the BIBLE where God gave Christians order to Obey Constituted Authorities.

Ijaw Leader Amb. Mulade Salutes Gov. Okowa For Setting Up Operation Delta Hawk Security Outfit

Ijaw Leader Amb. Mulade Salutes Gov. Okowa For Setting Up Operation Delta Hawk Security Outfit

..... Says it is a welcome development

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, Chief (Comrade) Sheriff Mulade has commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State for initiating the move to create an Independent internal security outfit named "Operation Delta Hawk" to secure the lives and property of Deltans, especially those in areas prone to famers/herdsmen clashes.

Speaking in Warri on Wednesday May 20, 2020, Chief Mulade who is the Ibe-Sorimowei of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, described the outfit as a welcome development. He said the establishment of such a security outfit to protect the lives of the people was long overdue judging from the barbaric manner in which armed herdsmen are attacking innocent crop farmers in the State.

Worried over the high rate of incessant killing, robbery, kidnapping and rape by herdsmen, Chief Mulade said those to be engaged in the security outfit should be selected based on experience and ability to be developed through more training and supply of adequate materials to enable them checkmate the herdsmen and others who may pose as security threats.

Recall that the Delta State Government on Tuesday May 19, through the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Chiedu Ebie announced that the State had begun moves to establish a security force to check the rising spate of insecurity in the State. The SSG made this known in Asaba at a news conference, saying that the proposed security outfit would be christened "Operation Delta Hawk."

He added that a Bill would be sent to the State House of Assembly shortly to give the outfit a legal backing to enable it deal with the security challenges in the State.

The independent Joint Security Taskforce will consist of personnel drawn from the existing security structure in the State, and will work in collaboration with community vigilante groups for more effective service delivery.

While appreciating Dr. Okowa for his initiative to establish Operation Delta Hawk, Chief Mulade said the outfit would provide jobs for many Deltans, and by implication, reduce the crime rate as well as unnecessary community clashes in the State.

Chief Mulade therefore, charged all Local Govt Chairmen and Ward Councillors, community leaders, youths, women, corporate organizations, traditional rulers amongst others to support the arrangement for a win win situation in the State, especially with the Local Government elections now at the corner.

Aluta SSA On Security, Ezekiel Commends Gov. Okowa For Operation Delta Hawk Initiative, Describes Him As A Listening Governor

Aluta SSA On Security, Ezekiel Commends Gov. Okowa For Operation Delta Hawk Initiative, Describes Him As A Listening Governor

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The Senior Special Assistant to the governor of Delta State on Security Matters, Comrade Daniel Ezekiel popularly known as the Aluta SSA has commended his boss, His Excellency, Dr. Sen. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa for listening to the cry of the people by setting up the 'Operation Delta Hawk' new security outfit in order to fight crime as well as to protect the lives and properties of all Deltans.

Comrade. Ezekiel made the commendation through a Press Release dated Thursday 21st May, 2020 described Gov. Okowa as a listening governor by taking the bold step to establish the new security apparatus to complement the already existing security agants in order to provide adequate security across Delta State.

According to the Press Release, Comrade Ezekiel said: " Who is a leader ? He is someone that weigh the opinion, purse and feeling of people, by using it to formulate his policy for the betterment of the society.  This my BOSS, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa demonstrated once again. His Excellency is known to be a listening and amiable leader who always collate the view of people through body language for his proactive steps. In the last few months Deltans across all board openly   agitated for home grown security out to complement the efforts  of the ones on ground, l mean police, Army , Navy. Air force and DSS to combat criminal elements making life unbearable for our people. As voices of Deltans rocked the AIR, His Excellency kept assuring them that they  voted for him in 2015, and repeated it again 2019 because they believed in him. For this singular reason, he will always do the needful by making protection of their lives and properties his WATCH WORD.   With the formation of  operation Delta Hawk, his contract with Deltans has been sealed.  Security is the live wire of every society, hence  nothing should be spare in working out strategy for a  peaceful state we all yarn for. At this junction, l must say a big kudos and congratulations to the man at the driving seat of affairs in the state, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi. Okowa for showing the way for other Governors in the region to follow and letting Deltans know that he has them in his heart by setting up operation Delta Hawk.   With Operation Delta Hawk, criminals will find the state too hot for comfort, so is better they turn a new leaf or relocate else where because THERE IS  A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN" .

Signed ,
Comrade Ezekiel Daniel,

Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on Security matters .

NCDMB: Give Engr. Wabote A Second Chance, He Has Performed Creditably Well, Comr. Bakumor Tells President Buhari, Timipre Sylva

NCDMB: Give Engr. Wabote A Second Chance, He Has Performed Creditably Well, Comr. Bakumor Tells President Buhari, Timipre Sylva

....... Says Disregard MEND Call, They No Longer Exist On Earth

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The Convener of Ijaw Unity Conference and leader of the ljaw Youths Political Alliance, Comrade Ellington Bakumor has called on President Muhammadu Buhari as well as the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief. Timipre Sylva to reappoint the current Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Wabote for another term, stressing that he has performed creditably well based on the numerous feasible achievements on ground in the past four years.

Comr. Ellington who also double as the Deputy leader of the Egbesu Brotherhood made the call in Warri on Monday through Press Statement, said Engr. Wabote laudable projects as well as massive youths empowerment training programmes across the Niger Delta as scored him pass for another term in office. He deserved our commendation rather than some calls from a faceless group seeking for his head cut off.

Comrade Ellington stated that barely five years for the establishment of NCDMB under the effective administration of Engr. Wabote, he has completed the 17-story building headquarters of the office complex in Yenagoa. He had successfully trained hundreds of youths, most of whom have been employed within and outside the country, and all these achievements translate to employment generation for Niger Delta youths. He however, called on President Buhari and Chief. Timipre Sylva to reappoint Engr. Wabote for second term, noting that Niger Deltans are comfortable with his administration.

According to the Press Statement, read: "Sometimes ago in 2018 we launched a campaign to support the Ijaw agenda ensuring that our sons and daughters of Ijaw nation are found in every strata of Government ensuring that Ijaw is not left out in the scheme of things in the Country Nigeria given the fact that Nigeria feeds on our Oil, and Other Natural  resources found in our region , we also launched a campaign at the same time to make sure we pressure Government to also sack Ijaw leaders who are not doing well and replaced them with other capable hands from Ijaw too which we succeeded in most of them . We have in the same vein observed the person of Engr Wabote in managing the NCDMD, and so far so good it has been nothing less than great and commendable with positive reports and testimonies coming from his office.

We were shocked upon seeing some “supposed” publications from MEND and other faceless groups. It is not a secret that MEND no longer exists, and Jomo Gbomo is long dead. We also know that there are certain elements seeking their personal and selfish gain and always opposing whatever doesn’t benefit them directly.

We want to call on the Minister of State for Petroleum who is our leader, Chief. Timipre Sylva to ignore such calls, that neither MEND or Jomo Gbomo exists on earth, that Engr Wabote has been the best hands handling that office at this time, and that majority of Ijaw Youths, Ijaw leaders and even Ex-Mend generals are solidly behind him, the statement adds."

Abacha's Loot: Capt. Owonaro Berates FG On How Abacha Recovered Loots Was Spent, As Nengi James Foundation Presents Palliatives For The Ijaw Nationalist

Abacha's Loot: Capt. Owonaro Berates FG On How Abacha Recovered Loots Was Spent, As Nengi James Foundation Presents Palliatives For The Ijaw Nationalist

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa____ A foremost frontier of the Ijaw struggle in the Niger Delta has berated the federal government on the manner at which the funds recovered from the Abacha loot were being spent without recourse to the unsatisfying existing derivation formula.

Retired Captain Samuel Owonaro JP made the statement when the Nengi James Foundation paid him a visit to mark the Boro Day in Kaiama, his home town, while recounting on some of the issues that prompted the struggle.

He says in the interest of fairness, the recovered funds should be first paid to the federal government coffers, where the benefiting states will get their 13 percent derivation before spending what is left on whatever project initiated by the legislature.

On looted monies recovered within the country, Owonaro, who was the second in command to Isaac Adaka Boro during the declaration of the Niger Delta Republic in February 23, 1966 noted that such funds, should be returned to the states where it was siphoned, and not to the federal government.

Retired Captain Owonaro who will be 76 by July, further expressed concerns over the attention the struggle they started is now receiving at the centre, noting with dismay the fall in the derivation indices from 15 to 13 percent and urged that the struggle for resource control and self realization should not be left fallow.

Earlier, Alabo Nengi James, who was at his residence with members of the Nengi James Foundation, in the spirit of the day to identify with him with palliative of Rice, Beans, Indomie, Garri among others to him, called for a public holiday to annually mark the Day and also a legislation mandating government to take care of all foremost heroes of the struggle, whether dead or alive and their families.

PDP Ward 7 Ayakoromo Holds Her First Inaugural Meeting, As Kurugbe, Edumogiren, Kelvin, Others Sues For Unity, Dedication And Hard Work

PDP Ward 7 Ayakoromo Holds Her First Inaugural Meeting, As Kurugbe, Edumogiren, Kelvin, Others Sues For Unity, Dedication And Hard Work

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Ward 7 in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, has hold her first inaugural meeting today Saturday 16th May, 2020 at the Ward headquarters, Ayakoromo in order to orient the newly sworn-in executive members to work for the party in the next four years.

The meeting was attended by fifty persons including leaders, former excos, elders and the newly sworn-ln executives in adherence to the state government COVID-19 social distance directive.

Addressing the gathering, a leader and the 3rd member SUBEB Delta State, Hon. Paul Kurugbe, " said today is the first inaugural meeting of PDP Ward 7 Ayakoromo after your sworn-in."

" Remember your inauguration was done in Asaba last week in a low key by the State PDP Chairman, Barr. Kingsley Esiso due to the global pandemic Corona virus.

We are meeting today to orient you the new Excos on how to work in accordance to the party rules and regulations. I appeal for unity, dedication, and love among you, especially team work so as to deliver the party in the forthcoming LGA elections, Kurugbe stated."

In his reaction, Hon. Godwin Edumogiren, former PDP Chairman Burutu LGA and current Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the governor of Delta State on Community Development charged the newly sworn-in Chairman and his Exco members to work as a team in order to move the party forward.

According to Edumogiren, " Today you are made Chairman of our party, continue to be loyal and humble to the party constituted authority as usual. Don't be intoxicated by the position bestowed on you today because tomorrow is greater.

Avoid anything that will cause disunity among you. The important thing is for each and everyone of you to deliver your units during election."

" Politics is not do or die affairs, employ wisdom and diplomacy during elections because we are all brothers. Always respect your party leaders, that is the only way to catapult you to the next level in your political career, Hon. Edumogiren concluded."

On his part, Chief. Dauyebo Kitua admonished the new excos to be loyal, humble and respect party leaders, saying loyalty is the only way to succeed in politics.

While Matthew Apiakise urged the new excos to be faithful in the party, stressing that anti-party activities is not welcomed in PDP.

In his remark, the outgoing Chairman, Mr. Edwin Omoroun who was represented by his Vice also preached loyalty and dedication as his watch words.

ln his response, the newly sworn-ln Chairman PDP Ward 7 Ayakoromo, Prince. Kelvin Perekeme urged the new excos to be humble and loyal to the party leaders, stressing that he was elected Chairman due to his hardwork and dedication to the party.

He however, assured Ward 7 PDP leaders that his led executives will not disappoint them, noting that they will put in their best in order to deliver the party in the forthcoming local government elections as well as other subsequent ones.

Some of the Ward 7 PDP leaders present at the inaugural meeting include; Hon. Paul Kurugbe, Hon. Godwin Edumogiren, Hon. Izonwei Sojaowei, Barr. Cleric Ebikonbowei Alaowei, Chief. Stephen Dauyebo Kitua, Mr. Wilson Zipamo, Mr. Matthew Apiakise, Evang.  Desmond Edumogiren, Mr. Gold Sologidi, Pst. Anthony Kurugbe among others.

Bayelsa CLO Urges FG On Speedy Completion Of Creek FM South South Zonal Station Permanent Site Project In Yenagoa

Bayelsa CLO Urges FG On Speedy Completion Of Creek FM South South Zonal Station Permanent Site Project In Yenagoa

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa____ The Civil Liberties Organisation in Bayelsa State has appealed to the Federal Government and the Management of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria to support Creek FM and the South-South Zonal Station of the FRCN to move to the permanent site in Yenagoa.

Chairman of the CLO in the State, Alabo Nengi James made the appeal during a solidarity visit to Creek FM’s Broadcasting House located at the State Secretariat Complex.

Alabo James who commended the station and the Corporation for its quality broadcast to the people, expressed delight that Creek FM is back on air after the windstorm that destroyed its mast and antennae on March Thirty this year.

He however stressed that fast tracking the provision of facilities and equipment for Creek FM and the Zonal Station’s permanent site in the Bayelsa State capital would further boost the operations and services of the Corporation to the people of the Area.

A member of the CLO, Mr. Bekinwari David-West regretted that the natural disaster had denied residents the opportunity of listening to the station’s broadcasts including the network news and other programmes.

In a response,  the General Manager of Creek 106. 5 FM, Yenagoa, Mr. Udosen Sunday commended members of the Civil Liberties organization for their untiring efforts in defending the rights of the people as well as supporting the station.

He gave an assurance that the Director General, the Zonal Director and Management of the FRCN was working assiduously to ensure improved broadcast services to the people.

Other members who accompanied the Chairman of the CLO on the visit were the  Secretary, Timipa Igoli and Sam Arugatein.

Amb. Mulade Charges Multinational Oil Companies To Desist From Playing Politics With Environmental Safety lssues, Wants FG To Probed Shell Over Pollution Of Niger Delta Waters

Amb. Mulade Charges Multinational Oil Companies To Desist From Playing Politics With Environmental Safety lssues, Wants FG To Probed Shell Over Pollution Of Niger Delta Waters

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ A Niger Delta environmental rights activist, Comrade Sheriff Mulade has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to probe into the reported pollution of the Forcados, Escravos and Gbaramatu Rivers in Delta State.

Comrade Mulade, also a community leader from the region, gave the charge at a press briefing on Tuesday in Warri in a swift reaction to Shell's denial of its involvement in the pollution of Niger Delta waters.

He said the call became necessary following Shell Petroleum Development Company's denial of the  allegations made by residents of Escravos communities such as Ugborodo, Ogidigben and others, affected by the discharge of wastes from SPDC's Escravos Operations and the dangerous chemical used in its Well-73 Operations near Sokubolou, Yokiri and Obotebo communities both in Warri South West and Burutu Local Government Areas of the State, thereby polluting the entire water.

He said rather than Shell seeking ways to remedy its action, it has retorted to face-saving lies and denials of the brazen and deliberate pollution of the people’s waterways, the main sources of their livelihood.

Chief Mulade asserted that Shell’s denial was capable of arousing tension and inciting violence and conflicts from the deprived communities. This he stressed should not be allowed to happen at a time when the world is grappling with COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ijaw traditional High Chief noted that the wellbeing of the environment must not be compromised due to its effects on the health of the people living in the area.

He charged multinational oil companies to desist from playing politics with environmental issues, and adopting divide and rule tactics in the process of remediating the environment. He added that residents of coastal communities suffer from environmental pollution leading to several health challenges, sometimes death.

Recall that indigenes of Ugborodo and Ogidigben communities had alleged that Shell massively polluted the Escravos River, thereby destroying fishing nets, aquatic lives and heightening poverty  in the areas.

The renowned human and environmental rights activist has mobilised environmental experts and a team of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, an NGO, to Eacravos, Forcados and Gbaramatu Rivers to ascertain the economic impacts of the pollution on fishermen and women in the creeks.

IPDI Condemns Henry Binidodogha Attempt To Dethrone Agadagba Of Egbema Kingdom, Says He Should Be Banished lmmediately

Press Release
11th May, 2020

IPDI Condemns Henry Binidodogha Attempt To Dethrone Agadagba Of Egbema Kingdom, Says He Should Be Banished lmmediately

Our attention has been drawn to an attempt orchestrated by Henry Binidodogha Egbema-1 to overthrow the Agadagba of Egbema Kingdom.  This is barbaric, unlawful and punishable. This is a desperation taken too far.
It is on record that there has not been creation of separate Kingdoms for the Egbema people in Delta and Edo states and if it should be it must be discussed and agreed generally in the kingdom.

We were told that he has been lobbying community leaders in the kingdom with financial inducement for an endorsement. We are disappointed. The supposed freedom fighter is now a tool in the hands of enemies. The supposed celebrated MEND fighter is now a betrayer. It is a big shock. He should be called to order or exiled. His actions are condemnable. It is a plot to disorganized Edo Ijaws by Oba of Benin if not checked. He has made himself an enemy of Ijaw because a friend of your enemy is an enemy as well. He should desist as the ancestors and gods of our land may descend their anger on him.

We wouldn't have join issues with him if not that it has to do with the survival of Edo Ijaws. Edo Ijaws have been oppressed and intimidated over the years. It is a great surprise to have read that Egbema-1 is conniving with the Benins to be intimidating Edo Ijaws.
It is was said that a good name is better than riches. Attempt to impose himself or overthrown an existing king must be resisted. This must be condemned by every well-meaning stakeholder in Western Ijaw.

According to a communique rised by Egbema traditional Council, depicts that Henry Binidodogha has been parading that it is Oba of Benin that wants to make him a highness in Egbema Edo. It is glaring that the Oba of Benin wants to cause confusion in the kingdom and it must be resisted.
It is said that when a dog is about to destroy itself ,he no longer listen to his master's call. Egbema Delta and Egbema Edo have been ruled by one King.There has not been creation of separate Kingdoms for the Ijaws of Delta and Edo states and if it should be, it must be consensusly deliberated and it is not right for Egbema -1 to attempt imposing himself on a kingdom where there is an existing king.Oba of Benin is not Ijaw friend. He can't trick Edo Ijaws.

The mission of the Satan is to kill, steal and destroy. This is the mission of the Oba of Bini using Henry Binidodogha to accomplish it.  It is a pity. All hands must be on desk to check this evil plot. We are not ignorant of the devices of the Oba of Benin. He wants to impose Henry Binidodogha to be highness under his control, then use him to steal Ijaw lands and kill our children at every slightest provocation. We must say no to it. We must resist it with all our strengths. We are not subjects of Benin Oba and do not need to be confered with a title under him. It has been our call that the Edo government should present staff of office to our already existing kings in the state, and that is an obligation that is not within the jurisdictions of Oba of Benin.

It is our appeal to Egbema-1 to exercise
some restrains. He shouldn't throw caution into the wind. He shouldn't be a clog in the wheel of progress in Egbema Kingdom. He should tow the path of decorum and stop every move to betray and cause division in Egbema kingdom.

Signed:
Comrade Emma Keneware
Acting Secretary of Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI.

Rivers Hotels Demolition: Gov. Wike Is The Real Positive Change Of APC Agenda, Nigeria Needs More Courageous Leaders Like Him

Rivers Hotels Demolition: Gov. Wike Is The Real Positive Change Of APC Agenda, Nigeria Needs More Courageous Leaders Like Him

Francis Tayor

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Sunday, May 10 2020, oversaw the demolition of a hotel and a bar over the violation of the current lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state. The affected hotels are Prodest Hotel in Alode and Etemeteh Hotel in Onne both in Eleme Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. These buildings were demolished three days after Wike directed officials of the local government Task Force to identify hotels operating during the lockdown for demolition.

Deride him as much as you can and want. Hate him as many in the opposition have adopted to. Even some have chosen to see him as a trouble maker who is despised and criticised as brash and without finesse. Regardless however, we must come to terms with the reality that the Rivers State Governor, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike is consumed with the vision and objectives of true leadership.

Many governments around the world have effectively frozen social and economic activity in all or parts of their countries to contain the outbreak, shutting non-essential businesses and ordering residents to stay at home for weeks or months. Billions of people worldwide remain under some type of lockdown, costing the world several billions of dollar. If the threat of COVID19 is strong enough to practically shut down the global economy, no price is too much  (including the demolitions ordered by Gov. Wike) to stem the tide of spread of the virus.

The Rivers State Governor issued an Executive Order with a clearly outlined consequence for any violator. A PDP youth leader in Eleme (same Politicial party with Wike) defied the Governor’s orders and threw a party that had large people in attendance. He reportedly also fired some gun shots at members of the taskforce set up by the governor, when they tried to stop the party. It was a ‘’show of might’’ which could send the wrong signal across the state that some ‘’powerful political figures are definitely above the law and untouchable, which will be detrimental to the objectives of the lockdown and checkmating the spread of the virus. Besides, it is also reported that the Youth leader had been using the hotel to perpetuate several acts of criminality in the state. There is always a red line, which in Gov. Wike's judgment, the owners of the hotel crossed on Saturday.

In a clime where indiscipline, chaos and disorder seem to be accepted as the norm; it is commendable that Wike rose up to show the world that it can no longer be business as usual. The government needed to send a very clear message to her citizens, and that was exactly what the said demolitions achieved.

As the Chief Security Officer of a nation or state, presidents or governors have both moral and constitutional obligation to use their executive powers to act when the security or life of her citizens are threatened. Executive orders are not acts of parliaments, they are not always necessarily subjected to judicial interpretation. It lies within the power of the executive to act.

This is the power President Trump exercised when he ordered the elimination of Gen. Qassem Soleimani without congressional approval. If President Trump is dragged to court over the order, all he's required in law is a proof that Soleimani posed an imminent threat to the Security of US and that he (Trump) acted in the best public interest.

Gov. Wike's action is consistent with the Governor's constitutional authorities as Chief Security Officer of the state, to do everything necessary, in his judgment, to protect the life and well being of her citizens.

From the foregoing, it is my strong conviction that the action of the Governor, is in line with the security and welfare policy of the state which he has vowed under the oath of the constitution to safeguard and protect. With the spread of coronavirus reaching the community transmission stage, many of the critics of the Governor’s action will be the same voices to clamour for his crucifixion if Rivers State gets hundreds or thousands of new coronavirus cases in the coming days.

It is pertinent to note that the Governor has made very little drama and  razzmatazz of his achievements since the fight against the spread of the coronavirus pandemic began; contrary to what most political office holders have elevated into national life. Rather, Governor Wike is about delivery and he allows his work to speak for him. His proactive leadership saw over 214 people recently discharged from the isolation center in Rivers State and this has kept the State as one of the most controlled states in the federation.

There are too many voices that are clamouring for positive change but it’s obvious that many are simply paying lip service so they can remain ‘’politically relevant’’. Everyone has a right to fair hearing and the defaulters of the Executive order knew the consequence before participating in this Swan Song. In the event that any aggrieved party feels the Governor has done wrong; they have the right to seek redress in Court.

Oromoni Warns Landlords ln Warri And lts Environ Against Erecting Illegal Structures, Marks Plaza, Filing Station, Church Building For Demolition

Oromoni Warns Landlords ln Warri And lts Environ Against Erecting Illegal Structures, Marks Plaza, Filing Station, Church Building For Demolition

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The Chairman Delta State Environment Task Force, Evang. Sylvester Oromoni has warned landlords across Delta State, especially Warri and its environ against erecting illegal structures that contravene Delta State Government environment law order, noting that Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa led government will not tolerate any landlord that violates government order.

Oromoni gave the charge on Tuesday morning during inspection of some streets in Warri metropolitan as part of exercising the Delta State government order of identifying illegal buildings that blocks the free flow of drainage system across the state.

 Evang. Oromoni who was accompanied by some top members of the task force inspected Asiugwuru street, Cinema area in Okumagba layout Warri, and marked some illegal structures including Church building, plaza and filing station that blocks public drainage channels for demolition. He ordered the landlords of the buildings to pay fine for violating Delta State government environment law, as well as marked some part of the buildings and fencing for demolition.

Speaking to newsmen during the exercise, Evang. Oromoni warn residents not to dumped any harmful waste such as toilet fisease directly into the public drainage. He charged landlords across the State to obey government order and asked their tenants to always clean up the environment they live, stressing that an healthy environment is a wealthy life.

Just-In: American lady lnvited To Nigeria By A Young Man She Met On lnternet Dies Of Coronavirus At Osubi in Delta State

Just-In: American lady lnvited To Nigeria By A Young Man She Met On lnternet Dies Of Coronavirus At Osubi in Delta State

Warri______ A 67-year-old United States citizen who was invited to Nigeria by her young Nigerian lover who she met on the Internet, has died of suspected Coronavirus complications in Delta State.

The lady who arrived Nigeria on March 3, died on Sunday May 10, after manifesting symptoms of the virus and was rushed to a private hospital at Osubi, Orerokpe under Okpe Local Government Area of the state.  

 A security official attached to a police station in the local government, disclosed that the young man and the white lady had been lodged at a hotel in Osubi town since she arrived in Nigeria.   “The young man and the American white lady lodged in a hotel in Osubi where they spent some weeks.

The white lady fell sick and she began to manifest some symptoms of COVID-19, especially severe coughing. At this stage, her lover rushed her to a private clinic in Osubi but she gave up the ghost this morning.

Immediately she died at the hospital, her Nigerian lover carried her corpse in a Venza car to the Orerokpe Police Division and he was arrested by the police. While still at the station, a doctor was brought and took samples from the corpse for test.” the security guard who spoke on condition of anonymity said.

Delta State PDP Chairmanship: We Won’t Give Up, Sapele Political Leaders Vow

Delta State PDP Chairmanship: We Won’t Give Up, Sapele Political Leaders Vow

Francis Tayor

Sapele political leaders on Sunday rose from a meeting in Elume, insisting that the chairmanship of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State must come to Sapele Local Government Area.

They also said that the speculations that some individuals in the party would try to jettison the zoning tradition and attain second term in office for the Delta State PDP chairman, Mr. Kingsley Esiso was raising political tensions and if proven true, threatens to unleash a major turmoil and conflict.

‘’There is an impending injustice and injury about to be meted to the long suffering people of Sapele Local Government. The only position zoned to Sapele Local Government is on the verge of being hijacked by the forces of darkness. Some people are bent on causing crises and possible implosion of our great party, PDP in Sapele Local Government Area’’ the leaders said.

Briefing journalists in Sapele on the forthcoming Delta State PDP Congress, the spokesman of the Sapele PDP Leaders Forum, Mr. Gibson Egbedi said though Esiso had not officially declared his intention, but that there was need to respect zoning.

‘’At the federal, state and local government levels, zoning is strictly adhered to. The case of Delta State must not be different’’.

Egbedi said the position of Sapele leaders on the Delta State PDP chairmanship remains unchanged.

‘’The former Sapele Local Government chairman, Mr. Godwin Atose is the only candidate for the party’s chairmanship’’.

 They described as huge joke, ridiculous and unacceptable the purported plan to impose Mr. Kingsley Esiso on the good people of Sapele.

‘’We believe in the principles of truth and steadfastness. There are 25 Local Government Areas in Delta State and for the sake of equity, transparency, fairness and inclusiveness, the party zoned the various offices to different  local government areas’’

The leaders advised those behind the mischievous agenda not to destroy the party.

‘’This is a flagrant violation of party procedures and disregard of the principle of zoning in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

They underscored zoning aberration and the deliberate intention of some people to kill Sapele PDP because of their inordinate ambition.

‘’Zoning is a time tested winning formula of the greatest party in Africa, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The secret for the longevity or the phoenix nature of the PDP is the utmost respect for the zoning of all party’s positions’’

The leaders, under the aegis of Sapele PDP Leaders Forum, urged Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Ex-Governor, Chief James Ibori, Former Minister of Information, Prof Sam Oyovbaire and other PDP leaders in Delta State not to put the party and Sapele Local Government Area through unnecessary shocks and strains.

‘’The peace loving people of Sapele Local Government Area humbly appeal to well-meaning PDP members all over the country and Delta State in particular to do what is right by ensuring that the party’s State Chairmanship  zoned to Sapele Local Government Area is occupied by an indigene’’

They also reminded PDP leaders in the state of justice, equity and progress demonstrated by the founders of the party in the dark days of military dictatorship.

‘’It is a truism that all politics is local. In all the 24 local government areas, the positions zoned to them are occupied by the indigenes of the local government areas and the case of Sapele Local Government Area must and cannot be different’’

The Honourable Felix Anirah led Sapele PDP Leaders Forum, is backing Godwin Atose for the chairmanship of the party.

DELTA RATING: IPDI WANTS NBS REPORT TO BE DISREGARDED, SAYS FRED LATIMORE IS LOOKING FOR CHEAP PUBLIC ATTENTION OVER ATTACK ON SHERIFF

Press Statement
10th May, 2020

DELTA RATING: IPDI WANTS NBS REPORT TO BE DISREGARDED,  SAYS FRED LATIMORE IS LOOKING FOR CHEAP PUBLIC ATTENTION OVER ATTACK ON SHERIFF

It is not true that Delta State is the second riches state in Nigeria.
We read with rude shock on the rating of Delta State as the second riches state in Nigeria by the Nigerian Bureau Of Statistics, NBS.

It may interest you to know that those supporting this blind report are looking for cheap attention from Delta State Government.
We are taken aback over Fred Latimore support for the unsubstantiated and baseless report.  We equally condemn his verbal attack on Chief Sherriff for carpeting such misleading report. Latimore, a supposed lawyer is now a self-effacing press secretary to His Excellency Ifeanyi Okowa, holding unnecessary briefs on behalf of Delta State Government in support of NBS misleading report of Delta State being the second riches state in the federation.  Mr. Latimore has gone miserable. He has loss sense of reason and created bad public impression about himself for diving into issues he doesn't have knowledge about. His attack on Chief Sheriff Mulade is uncalled for. Comrade Sheriff was right for condemning such fake reports. He should stop looking for cheap public attention.

It is appalling that Latimore, the supposed lawyer has found a new trade of praise singing to make a living. His recent brief in support of rubbish NBS rating of Delta as second riches state is a clear testimony that he has gone miserable. Latimore has turned a disgrace to the noble legal profession. He should retrace his way and engage in other meaningful ventures to earn a living.

We wouldn't have responded but the truth must be told. The NBS rating is politically motivated as it wasn't based on any fact. NBS rating and Latimore positions were self-serving. Delta can't be the second riches in IGR and Oil production in the country.  In demographic rating Delta can't be second riches. A state without industry can't be the second riches. A state with no improved science and technology can't be the second riches State. A state without functional businesses can't be rated the second riches.

This shows that NBS statistical analysis was wrong. Delta State who couldn't provide palliative for her citizens for just one day can't be the second riches state in the federation. A state that only shared a cup of rice to few party members can't be the second riches State. A state that more than 80% of her citizens are jobless can't be the second riches in the country. A state where more than half of her population is motor park thugs can't be the second riches state. A state where more than half of her population engage on Motorcycle operation to earn a living can't be the riches State. A state tricycle operation becomes the mainstay can't be the second riches. NBS should bury it face in shame. Latimore should not be taken serious.

We are not surprised over the NBS outburst. What do you expect from NBS whose trade mark is making false statistics to cover up the country's mess. Except an isane, no sane person would have made such unsubstantiated, unguided and misleading report. You don't need to be told that NBS goofed and its analysis is based on nothing.
Latimore should not be taken serious and NBS outburst tells how our institutions have been managed by empty heads.

We are calling on the general public to disregard such unguided and misleading statistical reports that are not based on any fact.

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