Unfolding the reality
Yenagoa_____ The executive governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Sen. Douye Diri has sent a list of twenty four (24) Commissioner nominees to the Bayelsa State House of Assembly for screening next week Tuesday 18th August, 2020 for confirmation.
This was contained in a letter written by Excellency Diri on Thursday 13th and read at the floor of the Bayelsa State Assembly by the Clerk of the House.
See full list of the shortlisted twenty four Commissioner nominees below......
Taskforce To Prosecute TM Hotel Warri For Violating Environmental Standards
Delta State Government has restated that it will continue to pursue zero tolerance for waste and dirt as it is set to prosecute TM Hotel in Effurun for violating environmental standards.
Working through the State Environment Taskforce headed by Honorable Sylvester Oromoni, the Government frowned on the defiance of the hotel to clear its premises of refuse and weed which poses a threat to occupants and visitors of the hotel.
Co-ordinator of the State Taskforce on Environment for Delta Central and South, Comrade Kingsley Iweka expressed displeasure that the hotel has failed to abate the nuisance identified by the Taskforce.
He asked residents of the area to help improve their environment by regularly cleaning up their premises.
According to him, "the issue of abatement notice is to ensure that people complied with laid down environmental laws and we will not relent in doing our job because we need a remarkable improvement of our environment," he explained.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the State Taskforce on Environment Honorable Sylvester Oromoni has restated the vision of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to build a cleaner and healthier Delta State.
He asked for cooperation of all to key into the vision as it will be in the interest of all Deltans, he stated.
COVID-19: Gov. Okowa Lifts Curfew From 7:00pm To 10:00pm, Charges Deltans To Obey Coronavirus Guidelines
It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly Deltans and residents in the State that Delta State Government has adjusted the curfew earlier imposed in the State due to the COVID-19 pandemic from the earlier period of 7:00pm to 6:00am to a new period of 10:00pm to 5:30am.
Furthermore, Government has approved the resumption of normal trading activities in all markets across the 25 Local Government Areas of the State. However, Cinemas, Bars in Hotels and Beer Parlours remain closed while restaurants and eateries are to continue to serve their customers on take away basis, even as government would not hesitate to shut them down if they are observed to be in breach of the COVID-19 safety guidelines.
The State Government urges Deltans and residents to continue to adhere strictly to all the COVID-19 Protocols and Guidelines which include wearing of facemask, maintaining physical and social distancing as well as regular washing of hands in order to curtail the spread of the Virus.
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Chiedu Ebie,Esq
SSG
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION
PRESS RELEASE
HARMONISED TIME-TABLE AND SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES FOR PENDING BYE-ELECTIONS
The Commission met today 11th August 2020 and reviewed preparations for Edo and Ondo States Governorship elections, the conduct of the Nasarawa Central State Constituency election held on Saturday 8th August as well as all outstanding bye-elections.
Several vacancies have occurred in both Federal and State Legislative Houses as a result of resignation or death of members, affecting 12 constituencies across 8 States of the Federation.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission decided earlier to suspend the conduct of all bye-elections until it is satisfied that the elections can be conducted in a safe and conducive environment. Since then, the Commission has developed its Policy on Conducting Elections in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic, revised its Regulations and Guidelines and engaged with health authorities and stakeholders on conducting elections in an environment that guarantees both credibility and public safety.
The Commission has also successfully conducted the bye-election to fill the vacancy in the Nasarawa Central State Constituency and is going ahead with the conduct of governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States on the 19th September and 10th October respectively. Consequently, the Commission is now in a position to schedule the following bye-elections:
1. Bayelsa Central Senatorial District
2. Bayelsa West Senatorial District
3. Nganzai State Constituency, Borno State
4. Bayo State Constituency, Borno State
5. Cross River North Senatorial District
6. Obudu State Constituency, Cross River State
7. Imo North Senatorial District
8. Lagos East Senatorial District
9. Kosofe II State Constituency, Lagos State
10. Plateau South Senatorial District
11. Bakura State Constituency, Zamfara State
12. Ibaji State Constituency, Kogi State
The Commission has scheduled all the pending bye-elections for Saturday 31st October 2020. By the harmonized Timetable, the Commission will give the Notice of Election on 17th August 2020 while Political Parties will conduct their primaries to nominate candidates between 24th August and 8th September 2020. Submission of Forms and Personal Particulars of Candidates will commence on 9th September and close at 6pm on 13th September 2020. The Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the bye-elections has been uploaded on the Commission’s website and social media platforms.
Furthermore, the attention of the Commission has been drawn to the existence of vacancies in the following state constituencies: Isi-Uzo State Constituency in Enugu State and Bakori State Constituency in Katsina State. However, vacancies have not been formally declared by the Speakers of the affected State Assemblies.
The Commission implores concerned stakeholders, particularly political parties to take note of the timelines in the schedule and strictly adhere to them.
Festus Okoye Esq,
National Commissioner and Chairman,
Information and Voter Education Committee.
11th August 2020.
Apostle Johnson Suleman is a very popular Nigerian Pastor who happens to be the founder and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries. Apostle Suleman is one of the biggest pastors in Nigeria. His Church houses a very large congregation.
The apostle has recently reacted to the current issue of a singer who was sentenced to death because of blasphemy. According to source, the singer blasphemed Prophet Mohammed through his music which went viral online.
Suleman made his reaction via his official Twitter handle. His tweet which was made few minutes ago gained the attention of many Twitter users who reacted via their likes, comments and retweets.
On the tweet Suleman said that it is self deceit for a country that pardons terrorists to kill a man for blasphemy.
In his words he tweeted,
"A country that pardons terrorists wants to kill a man for blasphemy. I am sure even Saudi Arabia is shocked. The worst form of deception is self deceit".
"This Lady you're seeing in this picture by my side, I don't know her from anywhere ooo.
" We met on Friday at a Bar. I called her to sit by my side after buying two Plates of Pepper Soup, Fried Snails and four bottles of Beer.
"I took her home that night, one thing led to another, we had Non-stop sex till morning hoping that she will go her way, but she pleaded with me to spend another night again, I accepted, we had another marathon sex again till day break.
" I woke up to prepare for Sunday church service, gave her 10,000 Naira for her Transport fare, told her to go before I come back and drop the key under the foot mat for me, but to my greatest surprise, I came back and met her, she has cleaned up the entire house, washed my dirty clothes and prepared food with the money I gave her.
"When I asked her why she didn't go, she said to me "I don't want to go, You've been so nice to me, You'll be a Good Husband".
"I'm just confused because she is not even my Choice"
"Please, what should I do, he asked ??"
...... Congratulates Esiso On His Reelection As State PDP Chairman
Francis Tayor
Warri_____ A foremost PDP Chieftain in Delta State, Dr. Braduce Angozi popularly known as the political pope of Africa has reaffirmed his earlier statement for the ljaws to produce the next governor of Delta State comes 2023.
The Burutu born great politician made the statement on Tuesday in Warri during a Press briefing with journalists noted that 2023 is the birth right of Delta ljaws to occupy the number one seat in the state, stressing that it is not negotiable comes rain or sunshine.
In giving the reasons for ljaws to produce the next governor, " Dr. Angozi stressed that the Urhobos, Itsekiri and the Anioma nation has produced governor in two consecutive times in the state.
He reiterated that Delta state is made up of five major ethnic nationality. The Urhobo, Itsekiri and Anioma nation has produced governor. It is now the turn of ljaws to takeover from Okowa comes 2023. Thereafter, the Isoko and Ndokwa nation will follow suit, so as to balance the political equation of equity, fairness and justice to reign."
Meanwhile, Dr. Angozi further congratulated Olorogun Barr. Kingsley Esiso on his reelection as Chairman PDP Delta State, saying Esiso reemergence is as result of his hard work for delivering the party during the 2019 general elections.
It will interest you to note that, Dr. Angozi was one time executive chairman Burutu Local Government Council, as well as Commissioner for Agric Delta State. He contested for governor in 2007 but lost at the primary to his opponent Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan.
However, Dr. Angozi has charged Deltans to cooperate and support Gov. Okowa led administration, stressing that better things are yet to come under this government, the statement adds.
Asaba______ Prior to the approval of his appointment on the 28th of July, 2020 as the Special Assistant (SA) to the Chairman, Delta State Taskforce on Environment, Mr. Daniel Oromoni has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa in finding him worthy for the appointment to serve under his administration.
In a Press Statement released on Monday at Asaba, Mr. Dan also greatly appreciated his boss, Evang. Sylvester Oromoni for making his appointment possible, stressing that he will put in the best to work for the progress of the government.
According to him, said: " l want to thank God for His grace, faithfulness and mercy upon my life. My sincere gratitude to the Talk Na Do and the working governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for the opportunity given me to serve under his government."
" I also want to use this medium to specially thank and appreciate my boss, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni for masterminding my appointment. I promise not to disappoint you on the trust reposed on me, Daniel stated."
However, it will interest you to note that, Mr. Daniel Oromoni is a committed and faithful member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Warri South West LGA, Delta State.
He hailed from Ogbe-ljoh and had served the party faithfully as grassroots mobilizer over the years. He was former aide to Hon. Daniel Mayoku, the immediate passed member of Delta State House of Assembly, Warri South West Constituency.
Delta LGA Polls: Comrade Ganagana Pays Consultative Visit To Yingi, Orounagha, Ekpese, Afoegba Ahead Party Primaries
Warri____ A front line Councillorship aspirant in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Seimobiri Ward 4, Comrade Theophilus Ganagana in the early hours on monday paid a consultative visit to Hon. Dan Yingi, Hon Mrs. Felicia Orounagha, Barr. Benedict Dede Ekpese and Hon. Fred Afoegba ahead of the forthcoming local government elections in Burutu LGA, Delta State.
At their various residents in Warri, the aspirant Comrade Theophilus Ganagana, who hailed from Enekorogha said he has come to consult them as leaders of the Ward in order to seek for their support and blessings.
Ganagana noted that he is contesting in order to provide adequate and effective representation. He reiterated that without the consent and support of the leaders, his ambition will be thwarted. Therefore, " l have come to seek for your fatherly advice, he noted."
Speaking at the consultative visit, the spokesman of the delegation, Mr. Peter Ganagana, an academic Don noted that they have come to officially tell them the leaders of their son interest to represent the good people of Seimobiri Ward 4 at Burutu Legislative Arms.
Mr. Ganagana emphasized that he has served most of the political leaders in Seimobiri Ward 4 over the years. " Today my younger brother is vying for Councillorship position. You all are my leaders, hence l have come to seek for your support to help deliver my interest as the flag bearer of our great party."
Speaking on the personality of the aspirant, Mr Ganagana stressed that Theophilus is very humble, simple, competent, honest, accountable, tested and trusted. He knows the problems, needs and can proffer solution to protect the interest of our people. He will not disappoint the leaders and the good people of Seimobiri Ward 4 when given the mandate to serve, Mr. Ganagana asserted."
In their various reactions, Hon. Dan Yingi remarked that Theophilus has taken a bold step by indicating interest to serve his people. He stressed that leadership comes from God and not from man. " lf God says today is your turn, no man can stop it.
I therefore, urged you to seek the face of God first as well as extend your consultation visit to other notable leaders in the ward. I wish you the best of luck, Hon. Yingi stated. "
While on their part, Barr. Dede Ekpese, Mrs. Felicia Orounagha and Hon. Fred Afoegba charged Comrade Ganagana to earlier identify with the delegates, stressing that they are the key players to vote him at the party primaries.
They however, wished him all the best ahead of the forthcoming party primaries, the statement adds.
PRESS RELEASE
10 August, 2020
Gov. Wike, Prof. Jega, Okowa to Speak at GbaramatuVoice 5th Anniversary Lectures/Awards
1. The Management of GbaramatuVoice Newspapers has announced the Governor of Rivers state, Barr. Nyesom Wike and Former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega as Keynote Speaker/Chief Host and speaker respectively at its forthcoming 5th Anniversary Lecture/Award slated for September 29 and 30th 2020, at Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt, Rivers state.
2. The conference will deliberate on the theme; Security, Peace and Development in the Niger Delta, and will centre on critical new research areas as sustainable development goals in the Niger Delta. Its deliberations will address all spectra of analyses.
3. His Excellency, Chief Timipre Sylva, Honourable Minister of State, Petroleum Resources will be the chairman of the occasion, while Senators Ifeanyi Okowa and Douye Diri, Executive Governors of Delta and Bayelsa States will be Special Guests of Honor.
4. Other speakers expected at the Lecture/Award giving event earlier planned for Wednesday, 12th and Thursday, 13th of August 2020, but has to be necessarily shifted owing to national/sub national protocol on COVID-19, include but not limited to; Jeffrey Ewing, MD, Chevron Nigeria Limited; Prof. Tosan Harriman, (CODESRIA) and Alexander Sewell, Senior Project Manager, Stakeholders Democratic Network, UK.
5. The Host of the event is Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, Deputy Governor of Delta State.
Signed
Jacob Abai
Publisher, GbaramatuVoice Newspapers
Amb. Agediga Congratulates Olorogun Esiso On His Re-election As Delta State PDP Chairman, Appreciates Delegates
Warri_____The Executive Director Planning, Research and Statistics in the board of DESOPADEC, Comrade Shedrack Agediga has Congratulated the Delta State People's Democratic Party, PDP Chairman elect, Barr. Kingsley Esiso and other executive council members of the party in the state.
Agediga noted that the reelection of Barr. Kingsley Esiso is as a result of his outstanding leadership qualities.
In a Congratulatory message in Asaba, Agediga thanked Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Deputy Governor Barr. Kingsley Otuaro and the delegates for the peaceful conduct of the Congress.
"I am overwhelmed with the outcome of the State PDP Congress and the emergence of Olorogun Barr Kingsley Esiso and Executive members of the Party
The success of the Congress displayed the unity we have in Delta State under the leadership of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa."
Speaking further , Agediga urged the Esiso led Excos to use experience garnered over the years to ensure that the PDP remains a United party .
"Esiso re-election is a well deserved looking at his achievements previously.
I am confident that he will do more better." He said .
Francis Tayor
Lagos_____ A Popular South-West politician and the Senator representing Ogun East in the 8th National Assembly, Senator Buruji Kashamu, is dead.
It was gathered that the politician died of COVID-19 at the First Cardiology Consultants in Lagos on Saturday.
A former member of the National Assembly, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, confirmed the development on his Twitter handle.
Murray-Bruce wrote, “I have just lost my good friend of forever to COVID-19. Until his death, Sen. Buruji Kashamu and I were inseparable.
“He died today at First Cardiology Consultants, in Lagos. May his gentle soul rest in peace. I pray his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear this heavy loss, Sen. Bruce stated.”
Ogbe-ljoh/Aladja Peace Deal: A Global Peace Advocate, Amb. Mulade Calls On Gov. Okowa, Council Chairmen, Traditional Rulers, Others To Support Peace Initiative
...... Hosts Aladja Ogbe-ljoh Peace Vanguard
Francis Tayor
Warri_____ The National Coordinator, Chairman/ CEO of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, Comrade Chief Sheriff Mulade has urged the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, the Chairmen of Udu and Warri South West Local Governments, State and Federal legislators, Councilors, the DSS, traditional rulers and chiefs, community, women and youth leaders and the entire people of Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh communities to support the peace process initiated by the Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh Peace Vanguard to bring lasting peace to the two communities.
Chief Mulade, the Ibe-Sorimowei of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom gave the charge on Friday August 7, 2020 while playing host to the Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh Peace Vanguard at the Headquarters of CEPEJ in Ugolo-Okpe near Osubi and encouraged the group not to relent in its efforts at restoring peace to the two communities. He said the process of achieving peace is not easy as it requires determination, dedication, diligence and discipline by members in all stages of the process.
He encouraged the group not to allow politicians hijack the process in the name of support so that they do not kill the peace move, and enjoined the members to be vigilant and courageous so that they could take the peace process to a glorious end in the face of intimidation, name calling, harassment and insults.
The CEPEJ National Coordinator assured the group that he would continue to support the Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh Peace Vanguard and any other movement or process working towards the realization of peace in Nigeria and the entire World.
For his part, the CEPEJ's Board of Trustees Chairman, Dr. Godwin Orhadahwe, who is also a member of the Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh Peace Vanguard, thanked Chief Mulade for his support and urged the Peace Vanguard to take advantage of available facilities in CEPEJ to train its members in leadership and peace advocacy skills and techniques.
Responding on behalf of Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh Peace Vanguard, the Convener, Rev. Layefa Enienghan commended the CEPEJ Boss, Chief (Comrade) Sheriff Mulade for supporting the efforts of the group towards achieving lasting peace in Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh communities.
The highpoints of the occasion were the induction of Chief (Comrade) Sheriff Mulade as an Ambassador of Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh Peace Vanguard and the presentation of CEPEJ souvenirs to the group.
More than 40 members of the Aladja and Ogbe-ijoh Peace Vanguard including Rev. Enienghan Layefa (Ogbe-Ijoh), Mr. Bezi E. Ighotegwolor (Aladja), Mr. Akemotubo Victor (Ogbe-Ijoh), Chief F. A. Ehibor, (from Edo State resident in Aladja), Barr. Solomon R. Agarah (Aladja), Mr. Governor Stanley (Ogbe-Ijoh), Iseru Tonbra (Ogbe-Ijoh), Henry Okuku (Ovwian and Aladja), Prince Oruboh (Aladja), as well as Mr. Ogbona Bibo (Ogbe-Ijoh) were among the delegation of the group that visited CEPEJ.
Just-ln: Barr. Kingsley Esiso Reelected As Chairman Delta State PDP
PRESS STATEMENT
8th August, 2020
The Delta State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has successfully conducted its State Congress and elected a new State Executive Council to pilot the affairs of the party in the State for the next four years.
A statement by the State PDP Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, confirmed that the State Congress, which held on Saturday, August 8th, 2020, at the Cenotaph, Asaba, elected the following officers into the respective State EXCO positions:
1. STATE CHAIRMAN - OLOROGUN BARR. KINGSLEY ESISO.
2. DEPUTY STATE CHAIRMAN - BARR. VAL AREYENKA.
3. VICE CHAIRMAN - DEACON MOSES IDUH.
4. VICE CHAIRMAN - CHIEF A.P FOVIE.
5. VICE CHAIRMAN - CHIEF JULIUS TAKEME.
6. STATE SECRETARY - CHIEF GODDEY OBI-NZETE.
7. ASST. SECRETARY - SUNDAY TATABUZOGWU.
8. ASST. SECRETARY - HON. JOHN OKOROLOKO.
9. ASST. SECRETARY - ONOME OJO
10. STATE TREASURER - HON. DEINGHAN MACAULEY.
11. ASST. TREASURER - MRS. RITA DANIELS CHUKWUJI
12. ASST. TREASURER - HON. PETER AGBAVWENI.
13. ASST. TREASURER - MRS. AVRO AJIROGHENE EVELYN.
14. STATE FINANCIAL SECRETARY - HON. COLLINS BELLO.
15. ASST. FIN. SEC. - MRS. DORIS ONOYAKE.
16. STATE PUBLICITY SECRETARY - DR. IFEANYI M. OSUOZA.
17. ASST. PUB. SEC. - MRS. HAPPY OTOJARERI.
18. STATE ORGANIZING SECRETARY - CHIEF SUNDAY ONORIODE.
19. ASST. ORG. SECRETARY - ANTHONY EJIOFOR.
20. ASST. ORG. SECRETARY - WILSON ODIBO.
21. ASST. ORG. SECRETARY - MRS. EUNICE TAYLOR.
22. STATE LEGAL ADVISER - BARR. BERNARD ODIOR.
23. ASSIST. LEGAL ADVISER - BARR. HESSINGTON OKOLO.
24. STATE WOMAN LEADER - LADY KANWULIA OMOKO.
25. ASST. WOMAN LEADER - MRS. TINA OKWUDILI.
26. ASST. WOMAN LEADER - CHIEF MRS. DORA SAKPAIDE.
27. ASST. WOMAN LEADER - MRS. VERO TONGBOWEI
28. STATE YOUTH LEADER - BINO OBOWOMANO.
29. ASST. YOUTH LEADER - LUCKY ONYIA.
30. ASST. YOUTH LEADER - KELLY UTUEDON
31. ASST. YOUTH LEADER - ISAAC AGUANA
32. STATE AUDITOR - CHIEF OWEN ERIRHOMURU.
33. ASST. AUDITOR - TROPHY KIRIFAGHA.
34. EX-OFFICIO - MRS. MARY ODILI.
35. EX-OFFICIO - MRS. VIVIAN OGHENEOVO.
36. EX-OFFICIO - MORGAN OGAPHA.
37. EX-OFFICIO - MRS. EVELYN OLOGUN
38. EX-OFFICIO - MISS EZON-EBI OROGUN
39. EX-OFFICIO - GEORGE GUOTI.
The State Congress was conducted with strict compliance and observance of all Covid-19 guidelines and protocols.
PDP! Power to the People.
Signed;
Dr. Ifeanyi M. Osuoza
State Publicity Secretary,
PDP, Delta State.
...... As Akparakata Eulogizes Pereama as the most famous, loving and enduring musician ln ljaw nation
Oyinbi Onduku
Yenagoa_____ A renowned Bayelsa born ljaw human rights activist, political analyst cum prolific writer, Mr. Gesikeme Akparakata and Mrs. Tare-ere Abalaru Tamaraukuro has expressed their heart felt gratitude to the King of ljaw Owigiri highlife music, King. Pereama Freetown (JP), the Numoupere ll of lzon-ebe on the occasion of the role he played and his maximum support during the 6th edition of late. King (Dr.) Robert Ebizimor memorial held on 31st July, 2020 at Angalabiri town in Sagbama LGA, Bayelsa State.
In the appreciation message released on Thursday, Akparakata described King Pereama Freetown as the most famous, greatest, enduring and loving musician of all time in ljaw nation, saying he will be forever remembered by history for his selfless contributions towards late. King Ebizimor family, as well as ljaw nation.
While on her reaction, a daughter of late. King Robert Ebizimor, Mrs. Tare-ere Abalaru Tamaraukuro, said: " Without the new King Pereama Freetown, I don't think we could have achieved what we achieved this year. On behalf of Ebizimor family, l say thank you King Pereama Freetown for your great support in keeping our father memory alive, Mrs. Abalaru noted."
According to the message, read: " King Pereama Freetown, The Numuo Pere II of lzon-ebe shall be remembered by history as the most enduring, most famous, most loving musician of all time in ljaw nation. What you did to support the legacies of late. King (Dr) Robert Ebizimor on the recent 6th Memorial at Angalabiri was second to none."
" Single handedly, you contributed the largest financial support, brought your musical instruments to set the stage on the delight of all musicians. Not just that, when every other musicians came on the stage, played and left, you stood by, assisting everyone till the dawn of a new day. What a man, what a hero, what a jewel of Honour".
" Without the new King Pereama Freetown, I don't think we could have achieved what we achieved this year" said Mrs. Tare-ere Abalaru, daughter of the late King Robert Ebizimor."
Gesikeme further stressed that, a King is not crowned by mere imaginations of the mind, or wishes, it's a responsibility, beyond dreams.
Thank you the Grandmaster, thank you the greatest Ijaw musician alive, thank you for your big heart, thank you our King over all other smaller kings, Akparakata stated.