Group condemns sponsored FIDAs Protest against Gbagi, cautions StellaMaris to shun being used as political tool

Group condemns sponsored FIDAs Protest against Gbagi, cautions StellaMaris to shun being used as political tool

The Delta Central Youth Political Forum has condemned the profiteering and illegitimate business of political blackmail and pernicious propaganda, which have become the stock in trade of some politicians and their cronies.

The coordinator of the forum, Comrade Isaac Onomiakpokpo, in a press statement specifically condemned the politically motivated and sponsored planned protest against foremost gubernatorial aspirant in the state and former Minister for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi by the International Federation of Women Lawyers ((FIDA) in Delta State.

The forum noted that it was aware of the recruitment of FIDA by an underground and inordinately ambitious political Lilliput to smear the rising image, fame and political clout of Olorogun Gbagi.

The forum advised the Chairperson of FIDA in the State, StellaMaris Majulu, to shun being used by politically selfish individuals, noting that FIDA is a reputable body that should have the moral integrity to discern right from wrong and follow the right path.

The statement reads further that “as a body of learned persons if the body has an issue with anybody, including Olorogun Gbagi, the right step is to get to the person concerned and sort things out.  It is only when that fails before the body can embark on other measures.

Thus, the forum regards "the planned sponsored protest as a cheap political blackmail to drag the good name of Olorogun Gbagi into unnecessary controversy.

It noted that the former Minister for Education, who orchestrated the establishment of thirteen federal universities and polytechnics across the country, including the Federal University of Petroleum (FUPRE) in Delta State, has not done anything deserving of FIDA to organize a public protest in different parts of the state.

The forum said the planned protest is an extension of the earlier failed campaign of calumny against Olorogun Gbagi, adding that FIDA should not allow itself to be used as a catalyst of calumny campaigns.

 

The forum further advised FIDA to tap from the developmental and industrial strides of Olorogun Gbagi, noting that apart from politics, Olorogun Gbagi is one of the most prominent and selfless industrialists in Delta State.

Just-ln: Fresh Smear Campaign Plot Against Gbagi Leaks After Botched Arrest Warrant

Just-ln: Fresh Smear Campaign Plot Against Gbagi Leaks After Botched Arrest Warrant

A foremost Governorship Aspirant in Delta State, Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, has received intelligence reports that some women lawyers under the auspices of International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in Delta State have been recruited to drag his towering image to the mud.

The group has plotted  to hold a protest today , April 14th 2021, in Asaba and Warri,  to mislead the 

general public, especially Deltans, following the failure of a desperate official in the coridors of power in Delta State Government and his cronies, who used his authority to issue a fake warrant of arrest against  Barr. Gbagi, months back.

FIDA, hiding under the guise of demanding for justice in vacuum is clearly being sponsored by enemies of Barr. Gbagi's governorship ambition,  who are unhappy with the popularity and unprecedented acceptability he is gaining on daily basis.

FIDA, Delta State Chapter under the watch of StellaMaris Majulu, is advised not to allow the reputable organization to be dragged into the murky politics of the state. 

Undoubtedly,  people, especially interested parties would engage in political gimmicks to score cheap popularity, but it is surprising that FIDA could offer it's platform for such a  smear campaign.

Olorogun Gbagi,  therefore,  calls  on the Government of Delta State to rein in these agents of backwardness in order  to forestall any form of face-off that might lead to breakdown of law and order.

He also appeals to his teeming supporters and the generality of Deltans to disregard any form of lies, as there are the handiwork of his political adversaries.

Signed:

Ken Orusi

Media Assistant to Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi,

FNIM

Nigeria losing over 50 million Dollars as Pan Ocean workers industrial action continues

 Nigeria losing over 50 million Dollars as Pan Ocean workers industrial action continues 

.....Stakeholders urge FG, others to  intervene urgently 

The Nigerian Government is losing an estimated crude oil production of over 420, 000, Four Hundred and Twenty Thousand Barrels Per Day and over 50 million Dollars since the two unions NUPENGASSAN of Pan Ocean workers embark on an industrial action against management of Pan Ocean over non payment of salaries , pension remittances , welfare of workers among others .

Investigation revealed that Pan Ocean workers had issued several industrial action notices to the Top Management of the company in pursuance to their demands but to no avail until they shutdown OML 98, OML 147 fields  as well as the major  Gas plant line supplying Egbin Power plant last December 2020 which compelled NNPC, DPR, Pan Ocean Top Management for meetings and it was resolved and they were assured of meeting up their demands by federal government.

Further investigation revealed that Chairman of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association, PENGASSAN, Pan Ocean branch, Comrade Rex Aibangbee, NUPENG Branch Chairman, Comrade Aboy Udi, PENGASSAN as well as  NUPENG National PRO, Comrade Cogent Ojobor and PENGASSAN, Warri Zonal Council Vice Chairman, Comrade Prince Audu Peter Oshiokhamele with NUPENGASSAN National President, Williams Eniredonana Akporehe and PENGASSAN National President comrade, Comrade Osifo Festus both  unanimously declared and  gave Pan Ocean and federal government as well as relevant agencies 48 hours starting from December 7, 2020 to meet up the demands of the workers or they shutdown their operations they reiterated that the two union presidents had directed that they shutdown operations if NNPC, NAPIMS Ministry of Petroleum doesn't resolve the issue amicably by paying the workers what's due them.

Accordingly federal government in their joint meeting held with both NUPENFASSAN and  their National  leaders  of agreed however  that they NNPC will pay the workers 60 percent, while Pan Ocean take care of their top management after it was reviewed the federal government agreed outright payment of 100 percent in order for easy takeover of the assets by NPDC.

Presently Pan Ocean has refused signing memorandum of Understanding with federal government through the NNPC  its subsidiaries and staff of Pan Ocean in order to mandate release of fund to pay and settle the workers industrial unrest which has led to loss of almost 500 thousands barrels of crude oil per day production and almost losing about 900 million cubic feet of gas production occasioned due to shutting down of the various production well facilities.

Stakeholders in the oil and gas sectors are urging the federal government and the top management to urgently intervene in order to safe the economy from such huge lost and possible economic collapse if the industrial unrest continues.

They have stressed the need for government to prevail on Pan Ocean Top Management to settle the issue promptly in order to encourage peaceful and industrial harmony among workers and pan Ocean management.

Isoko Youth Assembly celebrates Tompolo at 50, describes him as the iroko of ljaw Nation

Isoko Youth Assembly celebrates Tompolo at 50, describes him as the iroko of ljaw Nation

"Fellow Compatriots, I am so elated to God Almighty who has made this day a reality for our brother and illustrious son of the soil who is globally known as a Warlord to marked his golden jubilee birth anniversary.

At 50, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo who is generally known as Tompolo GOC, the iroko of Ijaw entity is seen as the greatest freedom fighter who added juices to the Niger-Delta struggle, whose abilities are incomparable to others in Nigeria, Africa and the global communities.

The living legendary's prowess, erudition, leadership as well as sagacity remains a reference point for all to emulate.

His agitations to emancipate the Niger-Delta region from enslavement was tied to the reality of the regional sufferings from administrative neglect, high unemployment, social deprivation, abject poverty, filthy, squalor and endemic conflicts.

The struggle was also at the instance of unjust treatment meted on the Niger-Deltans.

Invariably, the agitation to savage the regional populace which predates Nigeria's independence was as a result of the struggle for political and economical emacipation. This was the path our forerunners such as King Jaja of Opobo, King Nana of Itsekiri, Chief Harold Dappa Biriye, Major Jasper Isaac Adaka Boro, Ken Saro Wiwa etc took to liberate the oil-rich region from oppressive measures.

In full account of the incorporated Isoko Youth Assembly worldwide, I, Comrade Charles Mukoro, the President General wishes you the very best on this epoch birth anniversary, and pray God Almighty to safe guide and in all ramification of life, and as well grant you the require tactics to enable you actualize the inevitable dreams to reality.

Alliance remains one of the concept that can brightening our posterity through lawful agitations in a just society.

Together We Move!"

Delta Taskforce, Warri South demolish illegal structures in Warri

Delta Taskforce, Warri South demolish illegal structures in Warri 

Delta State Taskforce on Environment in collaboration with the beautification Taskforce of Warri South Local Government Council have commenced demolition of illegal structures built under high tension, waterways and others defacing the beauty of the metropolitan city of Warri. 

Chairman of the State Taskforce, Mr Sylvester Oromoni said that they were served abatement notices in the past and failed to comply. 

"We have served them notices to abate all the illegal structures but on daily basis they keep building more. 

He therefore warned the general public to desist from building any structure in the urban cities of Delta state without first obtaining approvals from relevant authorities to avoid demolition. 

"We are working in conjunction with the Warri South Council to ensure that the beauty of the ancient city of Warri is restored and we are not going back until we achieve our aim. 

“We want Warri to come back to it's past glory; therefore, we will not allow people to build stores along our roads anyhow without approval. 

Pointing to the right of way in Ogunu by the flyover, Oromoni stressed that “All these areas are Government land and we cannot allow people to occupy here illegally," 

Speaking to Journalists during the demolition exercise, Chairman of the Council, Hon. Dr Michael Tidi, said that there is no going back on the demolition exercise, nothing that there will be constant monitoring after the demolition to ensure that people don’t come back again. 

On the demolition of illegal structures under the Ogunu bridge, Tidi said, “This place has been used by criminal elements. People come to this place and take all types of illegal drugs and they have turned this place to a den of robbers. 

“Before we started this demolition exercise, we have done our investigation and we know what goes on here both in the day and at night. So what we are doing here is a welcome development by the council and the Delta taskforce on Environment.” he stated.

Other areas demolished by the team includes, all the illegal structures along the link road opposite Ogbuwangue and Edjeba, Airport by AJ fast food, NPA bypass, Deco junction, Machiva and Hausa quarters respectively. 

However, the demolition exercise continues tomorrow.

Delta 2023: Urhobos In Bayelsa Throws Weight Behind Gbagi's Guber Ambition

Delta 2023: Urhobos In Bayelsa Throws Weight Behind Gbagi's Guber Ambition

... I Will Clinch PDP Governorship Ticket, Says Gbagi

The gubernatorial aspiration of Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, got a major push, as Urhobo Progressive Union (UPU), in Bayelsa State received him with an overwhelming ovation.

Jubilee Hotel, along Isaac Boro Expressway, Yanegoa, was taken over by the mammoth crowd predominantly Urhobos, Isokos and Ijaws who poured in to catch a glimpse of the well renowned and endowed legal luminary and a business tycoon with intimidating credentials.

The Okobaro of Urhobo in Bayelsa, His Royal Majesty (HRM), Joshua Apoil Aweyu, who led the UPU President-General, (PG), in Bayelsa, Chief Charles Oruru Ejakpobe, other respected chiefs with over 10,000 youths, men and women, received the governorship aspirant with Urhobo songs and admirable dancing steps.

In his remarks on Sunday 11th April 2021, the Okobaro, charged all Urhobo indigenes in Bayelsa, to get ready to return home for the Continuous Registration Exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in order for them to cast their votes for him during the guber election.

"When the time comes for registration, we will all go home. So that after the election, when they have finished counting the votes of Delta State, they will add the one of Urhobos in Bayelsa State.

"I didn't end there, I went to Rivers State to call them. As we are here Urhobos in Rivers State are warming up to receive you. Urhobos, get ready, when the time comes, we will all give our votes in block for him", he said.

Others who spoke including Hon. Henry Tafi JP and Tonye Ilobolo, President, Ijaw Solidarity Forum on behalf of Deltans in Bayelsa State, threw their weights behind the aspiration of Olorogun Gbagi.

Addressing the mammoth crowd, elated Barr. Gbagi, appreciated them for coming out in their large numbers to welcome him, assuring them that haven supported the incumbent governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, said: "Okowa owe the Urhobos a duty that is sacrosanct".

Gbagi, who spoke in his dialect said: "Some persons who are trying to contest under the platform of our party are not Urhobos. You people should open your eyes very well. If you are deceived, the blame will be on you", warning them that there is difference between you owing a property and jointly owing same with others.

"As large as Delta State, there is nobody who has identity as what I have. If there is any person of such, let the person come out so that we will engage in a media debate so we can tell the world and Deltans in particular, where we are coming from and how we got there just as he assured them not to be perturbed.

He expressed confidence that he would clinch the party ticket, calling on each and everyone of them to go back home and talk with their family members and friends, "in the last one year, I have started this consultation process. These people have no connection, they have been in government and has no businesses in the state.

"What wisdom and exposure do they have to govern the state? They tried to drag my name into the mud but they failed. If you want to compete with me in this governorship race, our balance sheet have to published. They do not have what it takes to govern Delta State".

He urged them to take the bull by the horn and change the narrative of money politics, "I present myself to you because I know I have what it takes to change the state. I will complement what Okowa has done and it will be a win-win situation for Delta", Barr. Gbagi, declared.

By-election victory: Gbagi Congratulates Ogbimi For Winning Isoko North Constituency

By-election victory: Gbagi Congratulates Ogbimi For Winning Isoko North Constituency

A foremost governorship aspirant and former minister of State for Education, Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, has felicitated with the People Democratic Party (PDP) family and the candidate of the party who stood for the Saturday 10th April 2021, Isoko North Constituency By-election, Mr. Jude Ogbimi, for the landslide victory.

In a press statement on Sunday April 11th 2021, signed by Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi and made available to newsmen by his Media Assistant, Kenneth Orusi, the industrialist, said Ogbimi's victory is a well-deserved one, as the party went to the nooks and crannies of Isoko North Constituency to campaign vigorously.

"I want to commend the Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, the PDP, party leaders and members, security agencies especially the police, the Independent National Electoral Commission for ensuring a peaceful and a successful election in Isoko north.

"I urge the House of Assembly-elect, to ensure that he makes legislations that will bring massive growth and development to his Constituency and the State in general during his tenure in the House.

“With his core competences in strong leadership skills, I trust he will bring his wealth of experience to bear especially in attracting development, ensuring that PDP grow stronger in his Constituency and assist the governor in the finishing strong agenda.

“As you prepare to be sworn-in as member representing Isoko North State Constituency in the House of Assembly, the PDP family and your immediate family, colleagues and admirers have cause to be grateful to God for having granted you this opportunity to serve your people.

"I am proud of you and trust that you will continue to be a great ambassador of PDP", the governorship aspirant stated.

Signed;

OLOROGUN BARR KENNETH O. GBAGI FNIM

Taskforce issues fresh abatement to illegal structure occupants to vacate in warri

Taskforce issues fresh abatement to illegal structure occupants to vacate in warri

As part of the Delta state government effort to keep the state clean, the State Taskforce on Environment in collaboration with Warri South Local Government Council Special Taskforce on Beautification, has issued a fresh one week quit abatement notice to residents in warri, especially business men occupying illegal structures, shanties and containerised shops defacing the aesthetic beauty of the oil city as well as those under high tension to vacate within the time frame given or face demolition.

The notice was served on Tuesday 6th April, 2021 after the Easter holidays, by the state taskforce Chairman on Environment, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni alongside the Chairman Warri South LGA special taskforce on city Beautification, Comrade. Kenneth George, warned those affected to use the one week grace to relocate so as to be on the safe side of the law binding them.

Speaking during the exercise, Oromoni said all occupants of illegal structures, attachment built along the road, especially Edjeba junction by Governor's Office Annex, Chevron Clinic road opp DBS, Ogunu flyover bridge bottom, Airport road by NPA housing estate fence, opp AJ restaurant, Estate roundabout e.t.c. are defacing the aesthetic beauty of the environment, causing unnecessary road traffic jam as well as obstructing free flow of vehicular movement.

He expressed displeasure over the deliberate act by traders occupying public road to do their personal business to the detriment of other road users. While urging those traders whose shops are marked to vacate the premises immediately within the stipulated time or risk demolition by the state taskforce, he stated.

In his reaction, the Chairman Warri South Council special taskforce on Beautification, Comrade Kenneth George said his team discovered a hard drugs business center at the Ogugu flyover bridge bottom, where criminals used as hideout to carryout their criminal activities in the city of Warri. He however, join his voice to that of Oromoni appealed to residents in warri to cooperate with Gov. Okowa led Delta state government to serve them better, he noted.

Meanwhile, there was a drama at Okere market opp, one of the illegal shop occupants refuses to to obey, thereby attacked Kenneth George, tore his clothes while he was performing his official assignment. lt took the combined effort of B Division Police officers warri alongside the state taskforce officials to bundle the perpetrators to detained at the station.

However, the state taskforce sealed up the shops in the disputed area for fighting the officials. They where asked to stop further trading in the area until the matter is properly resolved.

Late pa Robert for burial Tomorrow at Ayakoromo, as king Pereama, Allen, Golipat, Tareoge, others set to perform at the occasion

Late pa Robert for burial tomorrow at Ayakoromo, as king Pereama, Allen, Golipat, Tareoge, others set to perform at the occasion

The remains of pa Robert Ekpesibiowei Enefugha would be finally laid to rest at his country home, Ayakoromo Town in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, tomorrow Saturday April 10th, 2021.

The burial proclamation was signed by Pa Amadiowei Saibakumo on behalf of the Enefugha family of Diamo/Agbereye quarters in Ayakoromo (Delta State) and Yougha family of Oyan-edumu quarters of Aghoro (Bayelsa State).

According to the family, said late pa. Robert Ekpesibiowei Enefugha was a marine expert and retired NPA staff, died on the 1st of December, 2020 at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Yenagoa after a brief illness at the rightful age of 93. 

He is survived by 8 Children, 16 Grand Children, 2 Great Grand Children and many relatives too numerous to mention. 

According to the Burial Arrangement:

Saturday 10th April, 2020:

7am-Body leaves FMC Mortuary Yenagoa to Ayakoromo Town in Burutu LGA, Delta State.

12pm- Body lying in state at Ayakoromo.

1pm- Funeral Service at Ngbilebiri Primary School Field, Ayakoromo.

3pm- Interment. 

4pm- Canoe Competition. 

5pm- Football Match.

8pm- Christain/Traditional wake-keep till dawn. 

Music to be supplied by King Pereama Freetown JP, Numoupere ll of lzonebe, King Allen Alabor, Pst. Golipat, Tare-Oge fanfares & other side attractions.

However, it will interest you to note that late pa Robert Enefugha attended the prestigeous Zik's Academy, Kaduna. He proceeded and acquired higher certificate in Marine Services. 

Pa Ekpesibiowei Enefugha got employment with the Nigeria Ports Authority in 1963 and rose to the rank of Rig Manager. He was the last born among the Enefugha children and was the last to go. This call for celebrations.

Hence, friends, well wishers and the general public is hereby invited to join the family comes Saturday 10th April, this weekend to give their father a befitting final burial rites in Ayakoromo Town, Burutu LGA of Delta State, the statement adds.

Amnesty: Don't deprive us of our right, ex-agitators tell Dikkio, Kemepade

Amnesty: Don't deprive us of our right, ex-agitators tell Dikkio, Kemepade

...... Appealed to Pa Clark, Tompolo, Ateke, Boyloaf, Ajube, Igbifa, Joshua, Reuben, others to call Dikkio, Kemepade to order

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa_____ Former Niger Delta freedom fighters popularly known as ex-agitators of Niger Delta has warned the acting Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Rtd Col. Milland Dikkio as well as his Personal Assistant (PA), Mr. Alfred Kemepade not to deprived them of their rights to access quality education and other benefits due to them in the programme, noting that the amnesty office was created to serve the interest of the ex-agitators and not to witch hunt them.

The ex-agitators under the aegis of the Refined Niger Delta Militants (RNDM) led by Gen. Otobo Alabeni issued the statement on Monday 5th in Yenagoa, stated that they are not happy with Dikkio and his PA Kemepade on their plot to short change them in the programme by asking them to write JAMB before going to school.

They maintained that the interim chairman Dikkio and his PA Kemepade should follow the layed down process by deploying them to the approved universities across the country to study, stressing that anything outside that would attract anarchy and restiveness in the country, especially the Niger Delta oil rich region.

The ex-agitators further draw the attention of the interim management board to note that their engagement was to serve the interest of the ex-agitators of the Niger Delta region and not to imposed on them antagonistic conditions that will jeopardize the peace of the country.

According to Gen. Alabeni, " said if the interim management want impacted community beneficiaries to write JAMB before going to school, that is their own but we the ex-agitators will not be part of the JAMB arrangement because that was not part of the agreement we signed with federal government in 2009 before we accept amnesty. We where told that those of us want to go to school would be given direct admission and that is what had been ongoing since 2010 till date. But when Dikkio come onboard, him and his allies are bringing JAMB condition to thwart the whole process the past Coordinators had built over the years."

In addition, " We also warned Kemepade and Dikkio to immediately forward the bush names of the ex-agitators as well as those who have changed to their real names to the designated higher institutions for study because most of us were afraid to use our real names in the initial stage of accepting amnesty due to misinformation. Planning to send only real names to school to the detriment of those using their bush names would be tartanmount to anarchy in the country, Gen. Alabeni noted."

However, the ex-agitators used this medium appealed to High Chief.  Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo, HRM. King Ateke Tom, Dr. Ebikabowei Victor Ben aka Boyloaf, High Chief Bibopere Ajube aka Shoot at Sight, Gen. Young Shall Grow, Pastor Reuben, Gen. Joshua Maichaver, IYC President Timothy Igbifa, Pa. E.K Clark and the South-South Governors to  immediately intervene on this matter to call Rtd Col. Milland Dikkio and his PA Alfred Kemepade to order, if not they will have no other option than to invoke the spirit of Egbesu as well as their fallen hero's in the course of the Niger Delta Liberation struggle to go after them, the statement adds.

Bilabiri Killing: IYC conderms action, calls on waring parties to sheathe their swords

 Bilabiri Killing: IYC conderms action, calls on waring parties to sheathe their swords

The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide has condemned the bloody conflict that has claimed four lives in Bilabiri in Ekeremor Local Government Area.

It was gathered that a proposed security contract triggered disagreements that led to the communal war.

But IYC in a statement signed by its President, Peter Timothy Igbifa, appealed to the warring parties to sheathe their swords saying it was irresponsible for brothers to pick arms against themselves.

Igbifa said instead of bloodshed, Council will provide a roundtable to discuss the issues and resolve grey areas of their differences insisting that dialogue remained the best tool in dispute resolution.

The IYC boss called on the police and other security agencies to immediately move into the warring community and restore order to stop further breakdown of law and order.

He said the council was willing to work with stakeholders of Bilabiri and the state government as well as the security Agencies to ensure a non repeat while the people go about their normal day to day activities.

Just-in: Atserunleghe appointed as new acting Ologbotsere of warri as Ayiri suspended

Just-in: Atserunleghe appointed as new acting Ologbotsere of warri as Ayiri suspended

It was a sad moment as Ginuwa I Ruling House suspended Chief Ayiri Emami as Ologbotsere Of Warri, appointed an acting Ologbotsere.

The controversy surrounding the most respected Olu’s Stool, took a new look on Tuesday 30th March, 2021 when the Ginuwa I Ruling House made the suspension announcement of Chief Emami as the the Traditional Prime Minister (Ologbotsere) of Warri in press briefing held at the front of Olu Palace, Warri.

In same light, the Iyatsere of Warri during the press briefing appointed Chief Johnson Atserunleghe to Act as the New Ologbotsere of Warri.

The Press briefing saw in attendance the Leadership of Itsekiri National Youth Council, many Itsekiri’s sons and daughters. Prince Toju Emiko on behalf of the Ginuwa 1 ruling house addressed the press. He claimed that the 1979 Edict on which the Ojoye-Isan acted, “was hurriedly put together by a hand few of our leaders to meet the exigencies of that time. This so called ‘edict’ exasperating as it is, was never presented to the people for discourse at a general assembly of the Itsekiris for purposes of ratification and general acceptance. But the last two Olus, were crowned using this aberration, despising protests and court cases against the law each time, the statement reads in parts;

“Now we come to another cross road. The Ginuwa 1 Ruling House, which is the only Ruling House in the land and which has exclusive powers to nominate a successor to the throne, has been meeting in the last three months, after a convocation of bonafide members of the House, to nominate a successor to the throne. In the end, Prince Tsola Emiko, was picked as the most qualified person to sit on the throne at this time. This was done only after his name was submitted to the Ruling House by majority of the descendants of the last three Olus, even in compliance with the vexatious edict”.

While the 1979 Edict was contended on the fact that it doesn’t give power to Ojoye-Isan power to disqualify any candidate presented to them by the Ruling House, Prince Emiko said, “This singular illegal action of ‘disqualification’ is now threatening the relative peace in Warri Kingdom and almost tearing apart the very fabric of our existence.

“He (Chief Emami) is to immediately step aside as the Ologbotsere and stop parading himself as such.

“The Iyatsere, who is next in Command and in-fact the most senior chief, who accompanied Ginuwa I from Benin to found the Warri Kingdom, is hereby appointed as Acting Chairman of the Council of Chiefs and the Olu’s Advisory Council. He is to take over immediately and steer the remainder of the process to give us an organized, speedy closure”.

Mr. Esimaje Awani, who spoke during the briefing on behalf of Itsekiri National Youths Council, INYC noted that the Itsekiri youths’ organ was in support of the position of the Ginuwa I Ruling House.

It was reported that Ojoye-Isan, had on Tuesday March 30, in A meeting allegedly held at the Olu Palace Warri allegedly rejected Tsola Emiko as the choice of OMOBA, presented by the Ginuwa Ruling House on the ground that the choice was not in compliance with the 1979 Edict guiding the process of selecting an OMOBA, who is usually crowned as the Olu of Warri.

There were feelers that the embattled Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom, Chief Ayirimi Emami, who presided over the Ojoye-Isan meeting, the Iyatsere of Warri, Chief Johnson Atserunleghe (who interestingly had been mandated by the Secretary to Emiko Descendants Forum and member Ginuwa I Ruling House) to act as Ologbotsere, the Uwangue of Warri, Chief Gabriel Awala, the Otsodin of Warri, Chief Isaac Jemide, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi, Chief Francis Omatseye and Chief Sam Omamuli A.k.A Omajaja, were in attendance at the Ojoye-Isan meeting, which purportedly rejected Prince Tsola Emiko as OMOBA.

Oromoni congratulates Tidi, Ramson on re-election, pledges continued partnership to keep Warri clean

Oromoni congratulates Tidi, Ramson on re-election, pledges continued partnership to keep Warri clean 

The Chairman Delta State Taskforce on Environment, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni has congratulated the Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Hon (Dr). Michael Tidi on his re-election and assumption of office for a second term. 

Oromoni who led members of the Taskforce on a courtesy visit to the Chairman on Monday in Warri said the visit was to collaborate with the Warri South Local Government Council in keeping Warri clean and safe for living.

He stressed the need to return the metropolitan city of Warri to her original state. 

"If we must achieve this simple task, we must work together to get positive result by ensuring we keep warri and Delta State at large very clean.

"We are here therefore to seek collaboration which I believe will foster harmonious working relationship with the newly inaugurated Taskforce on beautification.

"Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa has directed us to demolish all illegal structures built on drainages and we are going to do that without fear or favour," Oromoni said. 

In his reaction, Dr Tidi thanked the state taskforce Chairman, for the timely visit and as well as his congratulatory messages. 

Tidi also commended Oromoni for the good work he was doing across the state, especially Warri and its environ in bringing back sanity to the oil city and ensuring that the environment are kept clean and safe for residents.

He however, appealed to the state taskforce Chairman to use his good office in the area of providing working equipments, especially trucks to enable the council taskforce combined team to effectively carry out the planned enforcement.

Hon. Oromoni also visited the Uvwie local Government Counci Chairman, Hon Ramson Onoyake in Effurun. 

Onoyake, in his response appreciated the team for the visit and assured them that he will work  with the Taskforce to healthier and safe Uvwie. 

The Council boss also intimated the Taskforce delegation that he had sent bill to the legislative arm of the council that will bring to an end, the indiscriminate parking of tricycles and buses on our roads as well as those driving against the traffic. 

Onoyake assured residents that his second coming would solely concentrate on environment and beautification.

Oil Spill: IYC Gbaramatu Kingdom Calls On Chevron To Take Responsibility Or Face Sanction

Oil Spill: IYC Gbaramatu Kingdom Calls On Chevron To Take Responsibility Or Face Sanction

As the Chevron Nigeria Limited continues to deny allegations of oil spill from it's facilities in Otunana flowstation in Kokodiagbene and Abiteye flowstation in Benikrukru communities respectively. Which are both situated in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. 

The foremost Ijaw Youths Body IYC in the kingdom, has called on Chevron to without further delay, take full responsibility of the oil spill from it's facilities. Which has rendered the waterways and lands of the affected communities polluted.

The IYC Gbaramatu Kingdom Structure made the call through it's Chairman Comrade Peter Pudie, who is from the oil-rich Benikrukru Community. Who addressed newsmen in the early hours of today Sunday the 28th, March, 2021. Haven taken a personal tour round the various sites of the incident. Informed the press that, the story of the said oil spill is indeed true. Stating he has personally visited the sites of the spill, in order to get a first hand information on the situation.

Comrade Pudie hinted newsmen that, the level of damage done by the spill is so massive that the livelihood of the people of both the host communities and other surrounding communities has been entirely destroyed. Leaving the people of the communities who are mainly fishermen and women with no other mince of survival.

The IYC Chairman Comrade Peter in the course of the address, expressed his disappointment at Chevron Nigeria Limited which is the major international oil company operating in the Kingdom. For denying and trying to shy away from the reality of the spill.

Comrade Pudie in his displeasure, advised CNL to without further delay, take full responsibility of the spill. And set adequate modalities in order to curb the situation.

Going forward, the Chairman Peter Pudie warned that, any further denial of the spill by Chevron, will not only intensify the tension in the atmosphere, but will as well be considered as a deliberate action by Chevron to destroy the only mince of survival of the people of Gbaramatu. And will be met with stiff resistance.

In His Words:

"I Comrade Peter Pudie, the Chairman Ijaw Youth Council Gbaramatu Kingdom Structure, on behalf of the body, wish to use this medium to emphatically state that, the oil spill witnessed in Otunana flowstation in Kokodiagbene and Abiteye flowstation in Benikrukru Communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom is indeed true".

"It is very sad that Chevron Nigeria Limited which runs a major oil operations in the Kingdom. Had to deny the occurrence of the spill, following the massive outcry from the affected communities.

Thereby stating that "there is no oil spill emanating from any of it's facilities in the Kingdom".

"I want to state that the IYC Gbaramatu Kingdom Structure ably led by my humble self, took a deliberate tour round the exact sites of the spill. As well as visiting every affected community in the Kingdom, in order to know the state of things for myself. And it was sad discovering the level of spill, which has almost destroyed the entire waterways and landmass of each of the affected communities".

"I want to note that, this unfortunate oil spill has rendered the people of the host communities as well as other impacted communities with no hope or source of livelihood. As their only mince of survival has been destroyed. Leaving them in the hands of hunger and starvation".

"It is on this note, we the IYC Gbaramatu Kingdom Structure, are calling on Chevron Nigeria Limited to henceforth, do away with it's undue denials of the occurrence of the spill. And take full responsibility of the situation, by proffering workable solutions to curb the damages caused by the spill. As well as providing adequate compensations to every affected community in the Kingdom".

"We are charging the management of CNL to treat this call with all honesty. As any attempt to ignored or disregard it will be met with stiff resistance from us".

Engr. Yeigagha appreciates family, well wishers on daughter's marriage introduction

Engr. Yeigagha appreciates family, well wishers on daughter's marriage introduction

Francis Tayor

A renowned unionist and former two times Chairman Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Burutu Local Government chapter of Delta State, Engr. Henry Yeigagha has extended his heartfelt appreciation to his family, friends and well wishers for honouring the invitation on the occasion of his eldest daughter's marriage introduction ceremony over the weekend.

The event which took place at his private residence in Udu on Sunday March 28th, 2021 attracted many notable sons from Ayakoromo, Kiagbodo and Burutu to observe the first stage of his daughter's traditional marriage process according to ljaw tradition.

Engr. Yeigagha in his appreciation message said he was overwhelmed with the massive turnout despite the short notice, stressing that God bless everybody that honour the invitation.

It will interest you to note that, a delegation led by Kekena Jolomi Collins from Obontegeghayede Community in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, came to ask Engr. Yeigagha eldest daughter, Miss. Laurenta Timi-ebi hand in marriage before the Yeigagha extended family of Ayakoromo community in Burutu, friends and well wishers in which the daughter accepted.

However, date for the marriage proper would be disclose in the nearest future, the statement adds.