Just-ln: Delta Taskforce On Environment Evacuates Roadside Traders Along Ogbe-ljoh Market

Just-ln: Delta Taskforce On Environment Evacuates Roadside Traders Along Ogbe-ljoh Market


Warri_____ The Delta State Taskforce on Environment has evacuated traders by Ecobank Plc, along Ogbe-Ijoh Market, Warri for disobeying government order.

The operation was carried out on Saturday eve and led by the Co-ordinator Delta Central/South, Comrade Kingsley Iweka who was accompanied by the SA to the State Taskforce Chairman, Mr. Daniel Oromoni alongside members of the security operatives stormed the market and drove out  traders selling by the roadside.

It will interest you to note that, Evang. Sylvester Oromoni led Taskforce team on 30th last month urged Delta market women to shade their goods in the shops provided by government and stop roadside trading. He equally warned Ogbe-ljoh market traders to keep off roadside trading, but unfortunately barely a week, they have returned back to the street causing unnecessary traffic gridlock.

Meanwhile, Oromoni reiterated that henceforth, any market women caught violating government directive would be get arrested, pay fine and sentence to jail.

He therefore, appealed to all Deltans to cooperate with the State Taskforce team in order for Gov. Okowa led government to serve them better, he stated.

PDP Ward 7 Ayakoromo Chairman, Prince Kelvin Calls For Unity ln The Party, Urges Councillorship Aspirants To Stoop Low In Spending For Now

PDP Ward 7 Ayakoromo Chairman, Prince Kelvin Calls For Unity ln The Party, Urges Councillorship Aspirants To Stoop Low In Spending For Now

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Ward 7 Ayakoromo in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, Prince Kelvin Perekeme has called for unity among members of the party, stressing that when there is unity of purpose, the party will wax stronger in the Ward.

Prince Perekeme made the call today Saturday  at Ayakoromo during a meeting with some PDP councillorship aspirants in Ward 7, stated that without unity, no reasonable result would be achieved in the party.

He further urged the various aspirants to stoop low in their rate of spending for now that party guideline is not out for election, noting that the reason was to safe them from running into bankrupt.

However, some aspirants who declare their interest at the meeting include, Apostle Timiebi Angodideke alias Timi Yanky and Mr. Ayabotu Otoro respectively.

Don't Take Nature For Granted, Oromoni Urges Deltans, As The World Marks 2020 Environment Day

Don't Take Nature For Granted, Oromoni Urges Deltans, As The World Marks 2020 Environment Day

State Taskforce Chairman on Environment Honourable Sylvester Oromoni has said that Air pollution is increasing day by day and it seems complex to control it but nothing is impossible we should come together to combat it. And for this, it is necessary to understand different types of pollution, how it affects our health and environment will help us to steps towards improving the air around us.

We can't stop breathing but we can do something to improve the quality of air that we breathe. Around 92 per cent of the people worldwide do not breathe clean air.

The theme for the World Environment Day 2018 was“Beat Plastic Pollution”.

We know that it is not possible to reuse plastic, they are non-biodegradable. So, it’s better not to use it. Plastics consist of several chemicals which are toxic or disrupt hormones. Plastics can also serve as a magnet for other pollutants, including dioxins, metals and pesticides.

Therefore, it is necessary to call the people from all over the world to come and combat single-use plastic pollution which harms our ecosystem and consequently us.

World Environment Day 2020: It is observed on 5 June to raise awareness about protecting the environment and to remind people not to take nature granted. Let us read in detail about World Environment Day, 2020 theme, history and significance.

World Environment Day 2020: It is one of the biggest events celebrated in the world every year.  It has been seen that during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, the environment gets benefitted slightly, the sky becomes clear, the air is less polluted, etc.

World Environment Day is celebrated since 1974. It is the "People's Day" to do something to take care of the earth and the environment. It is really important to know ways to protect the environment.

For healthy living, the environment plays an important role. It provides us with air, food, etc. It is correctly said that ' the difference between animals and humans is that animals change themselves for the environment, but humans change the environment for themselves'. The environment is just like our neighbourhood, its surrounding conditions influence us and modify growth and development.

World Environment Day is promoted by the United Nation and for 2020 Colombia will host the World Environment Day. In 2019, China was the host country. World Environment Day is also known as Environment Day, Eco Day. This day is celebrated to spread awareness about the environment and its effects on the daily life of the people.

The environment is the surrounding or conditions in which a person, animal or plant lives or operates. It is necessary to understand the importance of environment and lots of activities are done by the people to preserve and conserve the unique and life nurturing nature. People are more reluctant today to save the environment for the future and then only it will be possible for us to focus on the developmental activities in the country.

According to the UN, it is a concern that is both urgent and existential. Biodiversity supports all life on land and below water or we can say it is the foundation that supports all this. Every aspect of human health is affected by it. It provides clean air, water, food, and is a source of medicines, etc. Human actions like deforestation, encroachment on wildlife habitats, intensified agriculture, and acceleration of global climate change, have disturbed nature and pushed it beyond its limit. According to the UN, it would take 1.6 Earths to meet the demands that humans make of nature every year. If this will continue,  it poses a huge biodiversity loss that will have severe implications for humanity as a result of the loss of food and health systems.

The theme for the World Environment Day 2019 was "Air Pollution".

World Environment Day: History

Since 1974, World Environment Day has been started celebrating as an annual event on every 5 June to raise the importance of the healthy and green environment in the human lives, to solve the issues of the environment by implementing some positive environmental actions by government, organisations and individual as a whole.

There was a turning point in the year 1972, the development of international environmental politics that is the first major conference on the issues of environment was convened under the United Nations from 5-16 June in Stockholm. It was also known as the Conference on the Human Environment or the Stockholm Conference. Its aim was to commonly look into the challenge of preserving and enhancing the human environment. Then, on 15 December in the same year, the General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 5 June as World Environment Day. Further, another resolution was adopted by the General Assembly on 15 December that led to the creation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). First time World Environment Day was celebrated in 1974 with the slogan "Only one Earth.

World Environment Day: Evang. Oromoni Charges Deltans To Ensure Cleanliness Of Their Environment At All Times

World Environment Day: Evang. Oromoni Charges Deltans To Ensure Cleanliness Of Their Environment At All Times

Joy Alamu

Warri_____ The State Taskforce on Environment Chairman, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni has called for concerted efforts by all in the State to ensure a cleaner environment at all times.

Speaking on the backdrop of the World Environment Day celebration today June 5,  Hon. Oromoni said a cleaner Delta State is achievable if everyone does his or her bit with the needed sense of commitment.

He decried the situation where people still practise open defecation, indiscriminate waste disposal, construction of structures across natural water ways as well as oil  pollution that has degraded the land.

Hon. Oromoni said the theme for this year's World Environment Day Celebration is very apt as it commands everyone to think and take action in ways that will engineer a positive change in the environment for all to see and enjoy.

His words, 'the theme for the World Environment Day Celebration this year is The Mighty Earth, For Nature calls us to action and remember that what we do in one place is likely to affect others somewhere else'.

He added that, it was important that everyone is careful about their action knowing that such actions have the potentials of bringing pains or happiness to others as well as to nature itself.

Hon. Oromoni explained that in doing certain things particularly in urban settlements of Delta State people should take responsibility for their actions against the environment as nature has the capacity to fight back as seen in flooding, air pollution and various diseases these days including the much dreaded Corona- virus pandemic.

Hear him, the rise in the menace of malaria is as a result of increasing incidence of mosquitoes growing unhindered. All we need to do is clean our gutters and remove receptacles that aid their breeding,' he said.

 As this year's World Environment Day is marked , the State Taskforce Chairman on  Environment appealed to the people of the State  to join hands in making the State one of the cleanest in line with the stronger Delta Agenda of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

Signed:
Honorable Sylvester Oromoni
Chairman Delta State Taskforce on Environment
Honorable Sir Igho Akpojotor
SSA Special Duties
Honourable Peter Abugewa
SSA Environment.

Aworowo: The King - Drummer Dances Home (A Tribute) By Dr. Ahmed. E. Saibakumo

Aworowo: The King - Drummer Dances Home (A Tribute) By Dr. Ahmed. E. Saibakumo

Yes, we are proud Ayakoromo people with undiluted excellent Mein Culture. This weekend (Friday 5th June, 2020), we are going to our dear home to give a befitting passage rite to one of our heroes, MR. OYABEBEFA AKARAMA (ALIAS AWOROMO). Never in the history of Western Ijaw or Ijaw land we had gotten a charming drummer who was not a trained percussionist but was naturally endowed and gifted with the art of all sorts of traditional drumming including Akwaye, Opu-ozi, Amgbara drums etc freely with his stylish acoustic displays at masquerade festivals, marriages and burials during social functions.

Yes, he was simply like Akin, the itinerant “The Drummer Boy” of the 1960s by “Cyprian Akwensi” who transversed lands for the entertainment and pleasure of mankind yet denied of true happiness at the end. We agree you never died an accomplished man. We, the younger generation relish your acrobatic displays of your drumsticks with skill and agility. Sometimes, you threw your drumsticks to the air, dive them back, communicate with the dancers and the masquerades with mystic and prophetic exaltation as KING ROBERT EBIZIMOR, the greatest musical messenger ever in Ijaw land who held his dancers with awesome obsession in his lifetime with his overwhelming musical tone and was admired by the young and the old. You were the greatest drummer ever in Ijaw land. Unbelievably, sometimes you played your drums with one hand. At rare occasions you backed your drums but still maintained the consistency and communicative vibrancy with your hands behind you for the dancers. You were more of an entertainer than the dancers.

The last time I saw you was at Ayakoromo in 2017, I was so depressed. You looked famished and frail in health. You told me you had relocated to your maternal home, Obotebe. I was simply frustrated and helpless. I assure you today, your legacy will remain in Ayakoromo. Adieu, my master-drummer, your name is written in gold in Ijaw land. Generations shall hear about you.

Today, you have joined your ancestors like Pa Naseimokumo Abalewe (“ALIAS OZIBRAGBOLO”) of Ebeingbene/Oforukpo in Ayakoromo Federated Community. Pa Naseimokumo Abalewe, a drummer-maestro whose absence at Ayakoromo Annual Festival makes it incomplete. He had no choice than to relocate to Ayakoromo main town till the end of the festival. King-Drummer Aworowo, we are proud you in Ayakoromo Federated Community, Ngbilebiri-Mein Kingdom, Western Ijaw and the Ijaw Nation. Adieu Aworowo.
This is our story,

GOODBYE AWOROWO THE-GREAT, YOU MADE US PROUD.

Just-ln: Crisis Looms In Warri As Ijaw Communities Threaten Showdown, Ask Gov. Okowa To Call His Boy Tidi To Order Over lmposition Of Itsekiri As Maket Master ln Ogbe-Ijoh Market

Just-ln: Crisis Looms In Warri As Ijaw Communities Threaten Showdown, Ask Gov. Okowa To Call His Boy Tidi To Order Over lmposition Of Itsekiri As Maket Master ln Ogbe-Ijoh Market

Francis Tayor

Warri_____  Ijaw communities in Warri have threatened a showdown with the Warri south Local government council chairman, Michael Tidi over what it described as clandestine and nepotistic appointment of an Itsekiri as market master in OgbeIjoh Market.

Speaking to newsmen on behalf of Warri Ijaw communities, Hon. Comrade Ozobo Austin, the national president of Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI, shortly after an enlarged meeting of Ijaw communities in Warri said they would declared a showdown with Michael Tidi, except the Itsekiri Market master be removed from OgbeIjoh Market.

The various Ijaw communities in attendance in the meeting were Meinbutu, Olabrakopre, Ogbokone, Egbemene and others.

While briefing the press, Ijaw Warri communities called on His Excellency senator Ifeanyi Okowa to prevailed on Michael Tidi as the action of the council chairman was capable of threatening the existing peace in Warri.

The Ijaws said Tidi had no justification to appoint an Itsekiri man as Market master in Ogbe-Ijoh Market and that he should be mindful of the drum of war he was beaten.

Ijaws also demanded for an appointment of Ijaw as Market master in Kpessu and Gbangue Markets or else he would have Ijaw to contend with in the shortest time.

The Ijaw stakeholders said the Itsekiri conspiracy was the reason for the abandonment of the Ogbe-Ijoh iron Market and that the appointment of Itsekiri in the market is inimical and were meant to masterminds and further claim ownership of the market.

However, the Ijaws had called on His Excellency Ifeanyi Okowa to prevailed on Michael Tidi ,the chairman of Warri South Local government council in immediate effect to avoid another Warri crisis which may endanger innocent residents.

Community Development: Ayakoromo Development Forum Salutes Billionaire Clement Moni As He Provides Free Electricity, Street Lights To The Community

Community Development: Ayakoromo Development Forum Salutes Billionaire Clement Moni As He Provides Free Electricity, Street Lights To The Community

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ A group under the aegis of Ayakoromo Development Forum (ADF) in Bururu Local Government Area of Delta State, has commended one of their illustrious billionaire son, Hon. Clement Moni for providing free electricity as well as solar powered street lights to GRA, Ayakoromo.

The group gave the commendation at Ayakoromo on Tuesday during her mid year meeting, appreciated Moni on his philantropic gesture in providing free electricity to residents of GRA Ayakoromo, stressing that if there could be two or more of Clement in the community, Ayakoromo would have developed more than its present state despite government neglect.

The silent Ayakoromo born billionaire, Hon. Moni is the Chairman/CEO Seiya Group of Companies, as well as a leader and chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, APC in Burutu LGA, Delta State. He is a renowned philanthropist and a marine business mogul who has impacted so many lives in his community and beyond.

Speaking on behalf of the group, the patron, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku thank and commended Hon. Moni to keep on his good works in the community going, noting that God Almighty will continue to bless him more and increase his wealth as he remember and put smile on the faces of the needy in the society.

However, Comrade Onduku used the medium to called on other silent achievers from the community to follow suit, stressing that no foreigner will develop your home rather than its indigenes. He further appreciated others who have contributed in one way or the other towards the development of Ayakoromo Community, stressing that the sky will be their stepping stone in their various life endeavors, he stated.

Just-ln: Gov Obaseki Finally Bows To Pressure, Dumps APC, Goes For PDP’s Nomination Form

Just-ln: Gov Obaseki Finally Bows To Pressure, Dumps APC, Goes For PDP’s Nomination Form

The embattled governor of Edo State, Hon. Godwin Obaseki has finally dumped APC for PDP today monday after failed attempt by the party caucus to resolve the crisis lingering between him and the national Chairman, Adams Oshiomole.

Our source disclosed that APC reconciliation meeting fails to put their house in order, hence leading to the drastic step Obaseki took to clinch PDP nomination form ahead of November Governorship election in the state.

With this, it is clear that Obaseki is getting it hot with past. Izeyamu in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State.

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Dr. Braduce Angozi Greets Deltans At New Month, Says June Is A Month Of Hope And Great Expectations

Dr. Braduce Angozi Greets Deltans At New Month, Says June Is A Month Of Hope And Great Expectations


The friendly and accommodative former commissioner of Agriculture in Delta State, Chief Dr. Braduce A. Angozi in the early hours of today wished the hospitable people of Delta State a happy new month. He noted In his statement, " my good people of Delta state, I have the unreserved great pleasure to wholeheartedly welcome you to the month of June 2020.

He continued and noted further," this month of June is a month of hope and great expectations, and as we start the journey of this very beautiful month, let's always endeavor to keep our faith and hope alive believing that God Almighty will totally heal our humble state from the charcoals of  corona virus ( covid-19)

We shouldn't be weary in praying for our Government in the state and Nigeria at large, but be fervent in praying for the Nation with the confidence that God in his infinite mercy will surely see us through In no distance time. The youth friendly and accommodative leader also noted that Deltans should not forget, but should be consistent in the observation of covid -19 precautionary measures as the importance cannot be overemphasized.

He concluded by praying that this new month of June will usher in great happiness, celebration and hope to every households in the state.

21Years After Death, Egbema Kingdom Remembers Late. Hero Wilson Bigha, As Comrade Mingo Charges Egbema Youths To Embrace Education As Top Priority

21Years After Death, Egbema Kingdom Remembers Late. Hero Wilson Bigha, As Comrade Mingo Charges Egbema Youths To Embrace Education As Top Priority

Warri_____The Niger Delta human right activist Comrade Mingo F. Saya calling on Egbema youths to be the backgrounds of Education, has many didn't  have opportunity of Educational backgrounds in there respective family, they should endeavor to be educated,

The Egbema voice boss, on this historical events of our departed Niger Delta hero, Commander Wilson Ipoli Bigha 21st years commemoration lectures delivered by some  prominent Egbema sons and daughters in struggle, Dr. A. Bisina, Comrade Freedom Atigbe, Comrade Samson Uroupa, Comrade Daniel Ezekiel SSA to Gov. Okowa on security matters, Comrade Gandi Wisdom Egbema voice Editor/reporter, Hon. Major Atigbi former Councillor of Ofunama ward, Comrade Mercy Agbedeyi and the front line coordinator Barrister Toru-Ibe Agagha and many others, that participates and contributed,
 The departed legend of Egbema kingdom Who the founder of Academic Welfare Association Ofunama(AWAO) but later metamorphosed into Egbema  Academic Welfare Association. (EAWA), with some of its programs to honour the late founder of the association , He paid the supreme price for the Ijaw Nation.

Comrade Mingo urged Egbema youths to take their siblings to schools, as We all want to see our kids going towards success which is the only possible ways is good and proper education. He Encourage every parent to tells their kids from childhood about the importance of education in the life and all the advantages of education to make their mind towards better study in the future.
Better education is very necessary for all to go ahead in the life and get success. It develops confidence and helps building personality of a person.
The youth leader, further stated that, in the midst of oppression and sidelines of Egbema kingdom in Edo and Delta States, Commander Ipoli introduced the  importance of School and it's plays a great role in his life before he met the untimely death.

He describe the whole education has been divided into three divisions, such as the primary, secondary and Higher or tertiary education. All the divisions of education have their own importance and benefits. Which Egbema kingdom mainly have Primary and secondary Education, the primary education  prepares the base which helps throughout the life, The Primary and  secondary education  prepares the path for further study of many scholars in Egbema kingdom, it make the kingdom best in terms of sound Educational backgrounds in academically qualification, compared to other kingdoms, Noting that, the good or bad education decides which type of person we would in the future.

The National president of Izon Bibi worldwide Stressing that,  we are in era of competitive world, it is must for all to have good education. The importance of I must be backgrounds of education has become a slogan to many great Nation, this will create good job and position. Proper education creates lots of ways to go ahead in the future. It makes us strong mentally, socially and intellectually by increasing our knowledge level, technical skills and good position in our jobs, peace and unity in our communities,

He reiterate that Egbema Academic welfare Association mitigate Egbema educational backgrounds by  gives many purposes to the life such as enhancement of the personal advancement, increase social status, increase social health, economical progress, success to the nation, set goals of life, make us aware towards many social issues and gives solutions to solve environmental problems and other related issues in Egbema kingdom. He stated ,

Okowa 5Years In Office: Ibori Built Bridges Across Delta State Within 4Years To Open Up Riverine Areas, How Many Bridges Have You Build In 5Yrs, Ijaw Group Ask Gov. Okowa

Okowa 5Years In Office: Ibori Built Bridges Across Delta State Within 4Years To Open Up Riverine Areas, How Many Bridges Have You Build In 5Yrs, Ijaw Group Ask Gov. Okowa

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ An ljaw Social Political pressure group under the auspices of Concerned Citizens For lzon-ebe Development, CCFID has questioned the governor of Delta State, Dr Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa for failing Deltans woefully, especially the ljaws at five years in office without commissioning any bridge to open up and fast track road infrastructural development to riverine communities across the state.

The group in a Press Statement released on Sunday 31st May, 2020 and signed by its President, Comrade. Oyinbi Onduku stated that, after critical assessment of governor Okowa's five years in office, we expressed disappointment on Delta State government for not commissioning any tangible project in riverine communities, stressing that the five years of governor Okowa is a total failure as far as Delta ljaws are concerned.

According to Onduku, said:  " lf former governor of Delta State, Chief. James Onanefe Ibori can built bridges, roads, schools, Health Care Centres, Stadiums, Electricity etc. across the nooks and crannies of Delta State within four years in office, what stops Okowa, a medical doctor by profession and the self acclaimed 'EKWEME 1' of Africa  from doing the same or even do more than the former his boss. As far as Delta riverine ljaws are concerned, Gov. Okowa has failed us woefully at his five years in office when compared to his predecessors.

Lamenting further, " Onduku noted that Gov. Okowa celebrating five years in office without commissioning Ayakoromo bridge in Burutu is a total failure. Okowa celebrating five years in office without commissioning any primary Healthcare centers, schools, electricity, motorable road networks, stadium etc. in riverine communities is a big disappointment to a medical doctor as governor."

Onduku regretted that despite Gov. Okowa's wealth of experience as a medical doctor, former Council Chairman, SSG, Commissioner for Health and now a serving governor for five years, he has not been able to transform Delta state from where his predecessors stopped.

" Okowa should bury his face in shame for celebrating five years in office as a governor of Anioma and Agbor. Spread your tentacle of real infrastructural development to ljaw riverine communities whose bloc votes paved way for your victory at the polls.

Until Gov. Okowa commission the only Ayakoromo bridge project under his administration that will open up road networks as well as other infrastructural development to riverine communities in Burutu, Ughelli South and Bomadi LGA across Delta, he has done nothing as far as Delta ljaws are concerned, the group stated."

Delta Mulls Recycling waste For Asphalt Production

Delta Mulls Recycling waste For Asphalt Production

The Delta State Waste Management Board says it is exploring the potentials of using plastic waste as a binding material for asphalt and paving blocks production.

Warri_____ Chairman of the board, Mr Chinye Bazim disclosed this on Friday at the Government House Annexe Warri in a meeting with the Taskforce Chairman on Environment, Honourable Sylvester Oromoni.

He said the board was in contact with companies that will help the state explore the potentials of using plastic waste as a binding material for asphalts and paving blocks production.

Chinye said that the management of solid waste continues to be a major challenge, particularly in the urban agglomeration so the best way now is to recycle waste.

He said that the way forward to end indiscriminate dumps around the state is to fully restore the old pattern of door-to-door waste collection and effective enforcement and that is why myself and members of the Board, Hon. Mofe Edema and Olorogun Daniel Ighedo are here to synergies with the State Taskforce on Environment.

According to Chinye, Government will henceforth ensure enforcement of environmental sanitation practices and payment of bills. Effective environmentally sound management of wastes requires active participation of all key stakeholders too," he added.

"Domestic waste management has become an area of major concern. When I came into office, It was like we were loosing battle against the harmful consequences of unguided waste and the attainment of a clean healthy environment here in Delta.

"We see heaps/accumulation of festering waste dumps in our urban and commercial cities. All sides of residential apartments, the drains, the highways, corners of major or and minor streets, undeveloped plots of land have all become waste dumps for many households.

"A lot of problems are faced in the collection process like climatic problems, public attitude, nature of waste, and transport condition. Disposal methods such as dumping sites, incineration, recycling, shipping and home garbage disposal. Newer advances in disposal methods, such as pyrolysis, biodegradable containers and biodegradation.

"The problem of waste management has two parts, that of collection and that of disposal. Communal collection, block collection, door to door collection and kerbside collection methods.

"The first thing I did was to meet with the PSPs, Inspects their trucks and replaced non active ones. And since then, I must say that we have recorded much progress in that aspect.

On his part, State Taskforce Chairman on Environment, Honourable Sylvester Oromoni said that health hazard, traffic congestion, unsightliness, unpleasantness and blockage of drainages are some of the problems caused by the lack of efficient waste management practice here in Delta and I think this is the right time to join hands together to enforce for effectiveness," he stated.

Just-ln: Ogwashi-uku Prison lnmates Cry To FG, Okowa For Pardon As A Warder Dies Of COVID-19 Today, Says They Are No More Safe

Just-ln: Ogwashi-uku Prison lnmates Cry To FG, Okowa For Pardon As A Warder Dies Of COVID-19 Today, Says They Are No More Safe

Francis Tayor

Warri____ The inmates of Federal Government Correctional Centre, Ogwashi-uku Delta State has cried out to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa to come to their aid as a matter of urgency as a Warder working at the Prison died of Coronavirus.

The deceased one Mr. Philip was newly engaged at Ogwashi-uku Prison and he was confirmed dead in the early hours of today friday 29th May, 2020 of the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic after test result was released.

Our source has it that, the deceased aged 36 was newly transferred to Ogwashi-uku Prison as a Warder. He was developing the symptoms of COVID-19, such as sneezing, coughing and was tested positive of the virus before he finally give up this morning at Ogwashi-uku Prison.

However, there is panic and fear as the inmates are at risk of contacting the virus as result of the index case reported this morning.

Speaking to our reporter, one of the inmates who pleaded anonymity, " said the man died this morning and the body was taken away secretly by the Prison authority. We are no longer safe here because the deceased was confirmed dead of COVID-19 pandemic. We are calling on President Buhari, NCDC and Gov. Okowa to come to our aid by releasing us here as the presidential amnesty for prisoners  is still invoke, he stated ."

Just-ln: Delta State Taskforce On Environment Demolishes illegal Structures At Main Market, Warrri

Just-ln: Delta State Taskforce On Environment Demolishes illegal Structures At Main Market, Warrri

Onduku Charlse


Warri_____ The members of Delta State Taskforce on Environment in collaboration with Nigeria police as well as ministry of environment in the early hours of today has demolished illegal shops attached to building along main market, Ogbe-Ijoh in Warri South Local Government Area, Delta state.

The operation led by the Chairman, Evang. Sylvester Oromoni and his team bulldozed all illegal shops attached to Sephina/Sephe Nig Ltd, thereby clearing the traffic leading to Ogbe-ljoh market.

Evang. Oromoni warned market women to trade in their stores, stressing that anyone caught henceforth extending their shops would be arrested by law enforcement agencies in order to face the heavy weight of the law.

However, the Chairman was accompanied by the Coordinator Delta South and Central, Comr. Kingsley Iweka, the SA Special duties, Hon. Akpojotor among others.

5 NUJ Warri Correspondents' Chapel Members illegal Arrest: Union demands unreserved apology from Nigeria Police Force

5 NUJ Warri Correspondents' Chapel Members illegal  Arrest:  Union demands unreserved apology from Nigeria Police Force

Oguns Sammy

Warri_____ Nigeria Union of Journalists,  Warri Correspondent chapel has demanded 24 hours unreserved apology to the union and the journalists illegally arrested and abducted by Nigeria Police Warri  Area Command on Tuesday.

 The Journalists arrested were Omonigho  Mathew ( Daily Post), Edeki Egafe (News Agency of Nigeria), Francis Sadhere ( Business Day) , Christopher Odamah ( Delta Trumpet) and Onyeka Meluwa,,(Punch Newspaper).

 The Nigeria Police Force did not give reason for arrest  yesterday  just as the identity of  the police officers in the saga  were unknown

Commenting on  development, former Chairman  of Warri Correspondent   Chapel, Vanguard News  paper correspondent  who  is also a Barrister, Comrade Akpokona Omafuaire  said it unlawful for unknown police officers  to arrest and abduct  the journalists  without telling them the offence they committed.

He said the police claimed they arrested  them because they were looking for a person's  contact who has committed  an offence. He said the union deserve  24 hours  apology or face the wrath of the union.

He said: " this  is Nigeria, you don't just   arrests people because you are tracing one  person or the other because  you are on instruction from the Inspector General of Police(IG), this is Nigeria,and anything can happen'"

On their part,  the Ex-officio of Nigeria of Union of Journalist, State Council and A Delta Rainbow Television Correspondent, Felix Eku  and the Chairman, Warri Correspondent Chapel, Okies Vickie's.  condenmed   in strong terms the illegal arrest and detention of the five  journalists by unknown police officers  from the area command.

It would be recalled that on Tuesday at about 330 pm, a Daily Post Correspondent in Warri, Omonigho Matthew was arrested by unknown police officers from Area Command in Warri without an  offence.

 The  four  journalists:  Francis  Sadhere, Edeki Edafe, Christopher Odamah and Onyeka Meluwa  sent by the union to find out the cause of the arrest  were further arrested and detained   by the police.

It took efforts of the Union having spoken with Delta  State  Commissioner of Police   Mahammed  Inuwa to release the journalists at about 11:45 Pm.

 By  the time   members of the Union mobilised their members in a protest to area command Warri this morning, no police officer was seen  neither the identity of the officers who came for action  unknown at the time of filling in this report.