Apply for political appointment, Soludo tells Anambra citizens

Apply for political appointment, Soludo tells Anambra citizens

 

 

Anambra State governor-elect, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo has called on well meaning technocrats willing to serving under his government as political appointees to apply.

This is just as the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Anambra State Chapter, appealed to governor-elect to include them as members of his political appointees.

A notice by the Dr Oby Ezekwesili-led transition committee, which was signed on her behalf by the Executive Director of the committee called on those who want to serve under the former CBN chief to apply by visiting the application portal.

The notice of expression of interest read: “A Transition Committee mandated to ensure a seamless transition will among other things; produce an Anambra State Human Resource Databank, which the Governor-Elect will use as a Human Resources tool for recruiting a talented team and volunteers.

“As stated in his Manifesto and repeated during his election campaigns, the Governor-Elect, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has committed to giving everyone who has requisite competencies, capabilities, and relevant valuable contributions to make toward the good governance of Anambra State an opportunity to do so.

“Therefore, to enable an accessible, open, credible, and competitive process, the Governor-Elect has approved the launch of the online system to collect information on available competencies, experiences, and interests through a platform.

The committee said the platform is designed for indigenes of Anambra to volunteer or seek a political appointment, or career in paid public service positions.

“This Human Resources tool offers a transparent and level playing field for talent search and team selection processes consistent with the vision of the Governor-Elect.

“We hope to attract problem-solvers with passion, competence, capacity, and integrity who are interested in joining a team of other selfless public servants to build a livable and prosperous state.”

The committee listed the positions available to include; advisory services, technical assistance, executive positions as commissioners and heads of departments and agencies, membership of commissions and boards of parastatals and agencies; local government administration.

Applicants the notice stated will write and state what problem or problems they can solve for Anambra, how you intend to do so, and what makes them fit and proper for the job.

Meanwhile, Mr Ugochukwu Okeke, State Chairman, JONAPWD, appealed to the governor to include PWDs in the appointments to be made when he received members of the Justice Development and Peace Caritas (JDPC) and the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), in Awka, on Saturday.

Okeke said such inclusion would help them have a voice in government as well as to contribute their quota to the development of the state.

“We appreciate Governor Willie Obiano for the opportunity accorded persons with disabilities by employing about 250 of us into the state civil service and for establishing the disability commission.

“We want this gesture to continue which is why we came up with a charter of demands for the incoming administration. We appeal to Prof. Soludo to consider PWDs as some of his political appointees.

“When we have some of us in government they are in the best position to understand the needs of people like us and push for policies that will better our lives.

“We also want his administration to consider having a data of PWDs in the state, continuous employment of PWDs, the introduction of social protection programmes, housing scheme, scholarship and improved healthcare,” he said.

Okeke also urged political parties to prioritise the total inclusion of PWDs to help them contest during elections and fully participate in political activities.

He appreciated JDPC- Onitsha, for their continual support for persons with disabilities in the state.

Earlier, Mr Alphonsus Nwoye, the Manager, JDPC Onitsha/FCDO project, said the visit was to generate development issues to be used in engaging the incoming administration.

Nwoye said such engagement would deepen inclusive and good governance for sustainable development in Anambra.

He also sought for the partnership to intensify voter and civic education to encourage PWDs to participate in politics ahead of the 2023 general elections.

Buy and build Your Home at The Flourish Garden Estate, Lekki Lagos

Buy and build Your Home at The Flourish Garden Estate, Lekki Lagos

Have you ever wondered about owning your home along the Lekki Peninsula within a serene, picturesque estate surrounded by lush greenery to enhance your quality of life and soothe your spirits after a stressful day in the City? Do you live in the Diaspora yet wish to invest in a worthy real estate with guaranteed security and completely free from the hassles of the land grabbers AKA Omo Oniles ?

This fast-developing estate called *Flourish Garden* is adjacent to the Corona International Schools and 1 minute away from Abijo G.R.A and a mere 8 minutes from Ajah and 4 minutes away from Novare Lekki and Blenco Shopping Malls. With ongoing development within the Estate, you are allocated your serviced plot(s) immediately after payments with authorization to move to site and with the registered Governor’s Consent that is easily verifiable at the relevant Agencies; Flourish Garden represents high returns on investment you cannot afford to miss out on.

*Price: N16,500,000 per plot*

*Title: Governor’s Consent.*

*Plot size: 648sqm.*

*Garden Facilities:*

_Electricity.

_Gated and secure Community.

_Well mapped out access roads.

_Solar-powered street _lights.

_Potable Water.

*Neighborhood Features:*

_The Novare (Shoprite) _Lekki Mall.

_The Lakowe Golf and _Country Club.

_The Omu Resort.

_Corona International School.

_Greensprings International School.

_Lekki Medical Hospital.

_The Lufasi Nature Park.

_Lekki Free Trade Zone.

_Hermitage Beach Resort.

For more enquiries, Call: 07030779837 / 07066879446.

2 ) *DELIGHT ESTATE*

Dear investors, we want you to know that owning a home is a keystone of wealth, both financial affluence and happiness.

So we present to you a double treat of real estate investment where you can get to own a home and still build a business empire right in one estate.

*Delight Estate* located at Idera Scheme, Eleko needs you to explore by subscribing to a lifetime wealth creator which is the land. 

 *Neighbourhood* 

- Pan African University 

- Amen Estate 

- Lekki Free Trade Zone 

- Dangote Refinery 

- Eleganza Plaza 

- Eleko Beach 

- Alaro City 

- Epe Resort 

 *Estate Features* 

- Good Road Network

- Electricity

- Treated Water

- Security and Surveillance 

- Perimeter Fencing

- Play Ground 

- Commercial Section 

- And many more 

 *Title:* Government Allocation

 *Size:* 500sqm 

Delight Residence - N16,000,000 (All Inclusive).

Delight Estate breakdown:

_Land Cost  - 12million

_Deed of Assignment - N500k

_Survey - N500k

_Development Fee - 3million

_Initial Deposit - N5,000,000.

Buy now and be glad you did !

For more information and inquiries call: 07030779837 / 07066879446.

3 ) *Vopnu City Ocean View*

If you ever loved nature, this estate is for you.

This pretty, calm, water view estate is located in Mosere Kogo Villa, behind Eko- Akete, Lekki peninsula, Lagos Nigeria. 

Vopnu city ocean view estate is the meeting point for work and play, for the creative and design community by combining business, retail, residential, and visitors attractions/facilities.

It's a buy and build estate with good road networks planned to feature luxurious living with world class amenities.

For land banking, 200% appreciation rate is expected in the next 18 months.

*Title*: Governors consent.

*Size*: 600sqm and 300sqm

*Price*: N11.5m   and N5.750m

*Note*

The coastal road is passing beside  the estate, *(Straight from Ahmadu Bello way in Victoria Island)* 

When this happens, it brings Victoria Island, Ibeju-Lekki and Lagos free trade zone together.

It opens up a new world, guess what ? Prices of estates along this axis will skyrocket.

*The best time to buy VOPNUCITY Ocean view estate is now!!!*

To reserve your plots, please call: 07030779837 / 07066879446

4 ) *OCEAN VIEW GARDEN ESTATE* Okun-Ajah Road, Eti-osa, Lagos.

*Title:* Government Excision

*Plot Size:* 500sqm

*Price:* N9,400,000 (Outright)

*Estate Features:* 

Security

Good Roads

Electricity

Portable Water

Solar 

Yoga Studio

Pharmacy

Gym

To reserve your plots, please call: 07030779837 / 07066879446

5 ) *LOUIS RESIDENCE* Alahun, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos.

*Title:* C of O.

*Plot Size:* 500sqm

*Price:* N15,000,000 (All inclusive).

*Estate Features:* 

Security

Good Roads

Electricity

Portable Water

Solar 

Yoga Studio

Pharmacy

Gym.

To reserve your plots, please call: 07030779837 / 07066879446.

6 ) *THE PEARL ESTATE, OFF FREEDOM WAY, LEKKI PHASE 1,*

*LAGOS*

What a breath-taking offer for all smart investors scouting for the best deals within 

prime locations. 

The Pearl is an ideal estate surrounded by other highbrow estates, 

such as Periwinkle Estate, Prime Waters Estate, Lekki Phase 1 Estate, Lekki Horizon 

1, Cowrie Creek, etc. 

Location: By This Present House, Off Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State.

Price: N140million/plot (600sqm).

Title: Excision (Gazetted).

7 ) *KING’S COURT (ADIVA ESTATE), SHAPATI, IBEJU-LEKKI, LAGOS STATE.*

Kings Court is a serviced estate with lots of lovely features that can give you the satisfaction of knowing that you are at home, seeing the artificial lake and well-

designed structures of the builds will reveal the worth of your investment. 

This estate is situated at beechwood, Shapati, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State.

Promo Price: N14.5M

Actual Price: N18M

Plot Size: 450sqm

Title: Certificate of Occupancy (C of O).

To reserve your plots, please call: 07030779837 / 07066879446.

8 ) *ANOTHER JUICY DISTRESS SALES*

 10plots of dry land at ldotun village beside Lekki free trade zone seaport for sale. 

*Title :* Government approved village Excision.

*PRICE :* 4.5M per plot.

* PRICE IN the area goes for 6-8m per plot.

*ISAN COMMUNITY*

50plots of dry land for sale is under Epe local government area, Lagos State.

Title Village Excision.

Price 1.2m per plot.

2 plots at Free Zone Road not far from Dagote Refinary.

Price_30m 

Title Excision.

Search no more, hurry up and grab your plots of land in a secured serene environment at affordable price. 

To reserve your plots, please call: 07030779837 / 07066879446.

Ezekiel felicitates with Adejobi, new Police PRO Abuja

Ezekiel felicitates with Adejobi, new Police PRO Abuja

Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Security Matters, Comrade Daniel Pere Ezekiel, has congratulated his boyhood friend, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on his appointment as the new Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO Force Headquarters, Abuja.

In a congratatory message released on Tuesday in Warri, and personal signed by himself, Ezekiel said Adejobi was his co-activist while they were in University of lbadan back in the days.

According to the congratatory message, read:

“My Bible informs me that when a man is diligent in his work, he will not only stand before common mortals, but he will dine and wine with Kings,” Ezekiel writes. The following Bible chapter came true in my comrade’s life, yep, you heard me correctly, brother and boyhood. Assuming the role of image maker and spokesperson for the Nigerian police force, BUDDY, prince, was named chief superintendent of police (CSP).

The statement reads: “As a fellow activist at the level of NANS, especially in our primary constituency, University of Ibadan, he was our lead singer any time students had issue with school authority that warrant protest.

“He was our lead singer any time students had issue with school administration that warranted protest as a fellow activist at the level of NANS, especially in our core constituency, University of Ibadan,” the statement continues.

“As a student activist, you helped humanity, and your exploit in your current field continues to carry the torch.”

Because you were a round peg in a square hole during your time as the force image maker in Lagos State, the Nigeria police force under the dynamic leadership of Usman Alkali Baba did not make a mistake in choosing you at this vital time to be the bridge between police and residents.

As you progress in your illustrious career. I pray for more insight, understanding, and grace that transcends all human comprehension. Ma Sallam! Congratulations, OBA LO LA, the statement added.

Just-ln: Former President Jonathan, two others finally picked as Buhari’s successor

Just-ln: Former President Jonathan, two others finally picked as Buhari’s successor

....... As Aso Rock cabals submits three names to president Buhari

Abuja_____ As Aso Rock cabals submits three names to president Muhammadu Buhari, who is billed to quit office in 15-month time, has settled for a list, made up of three names, wherein one would be finally picked as his successor and this is authoritative.

Highly credible source who confided in OpenLife Magazine early Friday said the decision was taken in his lastest foreign trip to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the 35th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Africa Union Heads of State and Government.

The Ethiopia meeting was the needed opportunity for Buhari to congregate his inner caucus who, according to OpenLife source, flew into Addis Ababa from different locations and time to ward off any suspicion that may arise from close aides.

The source further affirmed that foreign interests were well represented and presented “Because International community acceptance of Buhari’s choice is very key”, he stated.

Continuing, the source said “Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Adams Oshiomhole and Ogbonnaya Onu, current Minister of Science and Technology were finally picked and Baba was told to set aside political grievance and have a meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalam Abubakar and get their buy-in to minimize rancour as count down begins,” he said.

However, the source added that Buhari has accepted to meet his military colleagues but “Obasanjo may be a hard nut to crack and his acceptance is very important because he is better placed to organize the international leaders for the process to be smooth.”

Lawmaker Pullah, tasks multinationals to protect Niger Delta environment

Lawmaker Pullah, tasks multinationals to protect Niger Delta environment

Francis Tayor

Chairman House Committee oil and Gas and Environment Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Pullah Ekpotuayerin, has tasked multinationals in Niger Delta to ensure adequate protection of the environment by not dumping toxic waste chemicals in the sea and nearby forest to endanger the inhabitants and aquatic creatures.

Ekpotuayerin disclosed this on Monday in Asaba while receiving reports of some community leaders from Burutu, Ughelli South and Warri South West LGA's of the state on companies indiscriminate dumping of wastes materials in parts of their environment and across Niger Delta region, advising the companies to always consider the safety and protection of their host communities' environment as well as lives of aquatic creatures.

Ekpotuayerin who represented the good people of Burutu South Constituency noted, '' I want to say the Delta state House of Assembly  will take some very drastic punitive measures on companies who violate and develop the habit of destroying the environment deliberately by dumping toxic waste materials on the waterways, the high sea and forests. You are not only destroying the lives of the the aquatic creatures, but destroying lives of people living around your operational base. This deliberate act causes adverse economic effect as crops and plants growth is affected as well as fishing activities as waste chemicals cut short lives of aquatic creatures, especially fishes and prawns die in their numbers, making life harsh and unbearable for fishermen/farmers in Niger Delta region.

'' Apart from oil spill which damages the environment massively, companies still deliberately dumping toxic waste materials in high sea, rivers and forest within where they operate. This will be looked into by the committee which I shared and punitive measures shall be taken to curb flagrant abuse and disobedience of safety of the environmental protection in Delta state'' He assured.

The lawmaker also urged multinational oil companies to find way to stop Gas flaring as continued abuse of the environment through massive flaring of Gas endangers the lives of the Niger Delta people, thereby cut short lives span of men and women in the region below 70 years with strange ailments resulting from acidic pollution of oil and Gas in Niger Delta region.

The lawmaker also cautioned on the activities of illegal refinery operators of the adverse health effect posed on the lives of people in the communities as well as the environment.

Edevbie Appreciates Burutu PDP Excos, Delegates, on Successful Consultative Visit

Edevbie Appreciates Burutu PDP Excos, Delegates, on Successful Consultative Visit

PRESS RELEASE

11TH FEBRUARY, 2022

OLOROGUN DAVID EDEVBIE CAMPAIGN COUNCIL BURUTU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

We bring you warm greetings from our Principal Olorogun David Edevbie, the front line gubernatorial aspirant of the People's Democratic Party PDP Delta State. 

Olorogun David Edevbie with profound gratitude expressed deep appreciation to the entire PDP in Burutu Local Government Area and especially the Chairman of the PDP Hon Ebike Oromoni and all the statutory delegates and the Honourable Councillors for the warm reception accorded to him and his campaign council on the consultative visit to Burutu delegates.

Been an incurable optimist, it is Olorogun David Edevbie's firm believe that Burutu will deliver KPURUKU as promised.

 He promised equally to keep to the campaign promises as the Modernization Blue Print and other documents are available for references in the future when he Olorogun David Edevbie administration starts on May 29th 2023 by the grace of God. 

We equally use this opportunity to thank our very reliable ward coordinators and all supporters of Olorogun David Edevbie for their commitment to the Modernization Mantra.

Olorogun David Edevbie remains the first among equal in the guber race and we encourage you to continue to give your very best as the days ahead remain very HOPEFUL. 

*We want to very categorically and unequivocally state in very clear terms that Olorogun David Edevbie and his teaming supporters in Burutu LGA identify with ALL HOUSES OF ASSEMBLY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES  AND SENATORIAL ambition of all aspirants. All TeamDavid members are encourage to remain steadfast with their preferred aspirants as WE IN OLOROGUN DAVID EDEVBIE CAMPAIGN IS ALL EMBRACING*

As clearly stated by our principal, if the zoning discussion favors IZON, be rest assured TeamDavid will massively support the system. In the same benevolent spirit and brotherhood we sincerely and passionately appeal that if the zoning favours Central, please REMEMBER *OLOROGUN DAVID EDEVBIE.*

May God Almighty bless all members of the PDP.

PDP 

POWER TO THE PEOPLE

Signed:

Mr. Enoch Gesimien Azigbeotu, Burutu Federal Constituency/LGA Coordinator.

Pullah Commiserates with P.Y. Biakpara on demise of his wife Comfort

Pullah Commiserates with P.Y. Biakpara on demise of his wife Comfort

The member representing Burutu Constituency ll in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Ebipade Ekpotuayerin Pullah, has commiserated with Burutu born Delta PDP chieftain, Rtd. Wing. Commander P.Y. Biakpara, on the passing away of his beloved wife, late Mrs. Comfort Okwy Biakpara, whose sudden death occured in January, 2022 after a brief illness.

In a condolence message released on Friday 11th February, 2022 in Asaba, following the official dead announcement by the deceased family, Hon. Pullah sympathized with the elderstatesman in Burutu PDP family, stressing that God will strengthen him to overcome the emotional trauma. 

He charged elder P.Y. Biakpara and the bereaved family to take solace in the word of God, stressing that God giveth and taketh. Pullah reiterated that though late Mrs. Biakpara departure is very saddened and untimely but who are "we to question God why ? God said in every situation good or bad, we should give thanks unto Him. Our prayer is for God to accept and grant the gentle soul of our departed mother eternal rest in peace in His bossom". 

He however, pray God to grant elder P.Y. Biakpara and the entire bereaved family the fortitude to bear the irreparable lost, the statement adds.

Sign:

Hon. Pullah Ekpotuayerin Media Team.

Egbema is Autonomous kingdom, not under ltsekiri, EYC tells Ariyo to retract false publication

Egbema is Autonomous kingdom, not under ltsekiri, EYC tells Ariyo to retract false publication

The attention of the Youth Council of Egbema Kingdom in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, has been drawn to the wrong interpretation given to the Delta State Government publication of the names of Royal Fathers in the reconstituted Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, in which the name of the Pere of Egbema Kingdom was not included.

In the report released and widely circulated by Chief Ariyo on social media platforms, the Itsekiri group misinterpreted the exclusion of the name of the Egbema Monarch to mean that Ogiame Atuwatse III is allegedly the sole traditional ruler in Warri North Council Area. We strongly protest this gross misinterpretation of Government’s publication for the following reasons:

First, the demise of our former king, HRM G.O.E. Tiemo (JP, AmbP), the Pere of Egbema Kingdom which was announced on December 3, 2020, necessitated the inauguration of a Regency Council headed by High Chief Johnbull Adaun, JP, to steer  the affairs of the kingdom pending the installation of a new traditional ruler (Pere) for the kingdom.

We are still in the process of selecting a traditional ruler to be presented to the State Government for the presentation of Staff of Office. Egbema is an autonomous kingdom, and has never been and will never be under the control of another traditional ruler.

We believe the exclusion of the Pere of Egbema Kingdom on the list of members of the Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers as reconstituted by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, does not mean that the Ogiame Atuwatse III is the sole traditional ruler in Warri North, as erroneously claimed by Chief Ariyo and his Itsekiri group.

Secondly, prior to the demise of the former Pere, he was a member of the State Council of Traditional Rulers, and we believe that when we conclude the process of crowning another Pere, the new Pere of Egbema Kingdom shall be included in the State Council of Traditional Rulers. 

We, therefore, declare the wrong message published in the social media on this issue as an affront on the status and dignity of the ancient kingdom of Egbema people in Warri North LGA.

 We also see the publication as another attempt by a section of Itsekiri nation to fan the embers of disunity and crisis in Warri North where the Ijaw and Itsekiri people have been living side by side in peace over the years.

Consequently, we request our peace loving Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to prevail on Chief Ariyo and his Itsekiri group to immediately retract the said publication of wrong interpretation of a well-constituted Council of Traditional Rulers by the State Government.      

Signed:

On behalf of Egbema Youth Council (EYC)

Chief Pastor Tilikiwei

The Ibebenimowei of Egbema kingdom

King Couple has no hand in Ogbe-ljoh election, Omare was disqualified by ELECO_ Sylvester

King Couple has no hand in Ogbe-ljoh election, Omare was disqualified by ELECO_ Sylvester 

Francis Tayor

The Chairman Ogbe-Ijoh Community Electoral Committee, Chief Sylvester Tiebebedigha has debunked report and clarified the air that HRM. King Couple Oromoni Mobeni lll, has no hand in the just concluded Ogbe-ljoh Community Governing Council Chairmanship election, adding that his electoral umpire disqualified Chief. David Omare due to his gross violatiion of the community constitution.

He stressed that the allegations levelled against His Royal Majesty Couple Oromoni of intruding into the Ogbe-ljoh Governing Council election is false and blantard lies from the pit of hell, urging the general public to disregard the story.

Chief Tiebebedigha, disclosed this to the press on Wednesday 9th February, 2022, in Warri while reacting to the petition and media report intended to rubish the hard earned reputation of the Ogbe-Ijoh monarch by some aggrieved persons who sent an open letter to the Delta state governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, urging him to intervene into the Ogbe-Ijoh community chairmanship matter.

The Ogbe-ljoh Community ELECO Chairman stated that his led committee disqualified David Omare because he violated the constitutional provisions chapter two ( 11) section ten (10), subsection five (5) which states that '' For the purpose of an election into the Governing Council, a person cannot aspire for any position outside the quarter where he/she reside. David Omare violated on that portion of the constitution. David Omare was disqualified because he first aspire to contest in Ikiandumu and he lost out, then he came to Oturubiri quarters to recontest. That is dual registration based on  which my committee screened him out and recommended another qualified person from the same Oturubiri quarter in the person of Chief Victor Akposeseye Okiri as the selected candidates of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom as stipulated in the Ogbe-Ijoh constitution 2003/2015 as amended (quarter rotation)"' He said.

According to him, said: " Even in Nigeria circular  elections, an electorate cannot register in two different polling units at a time and vote concurrently. Such electorate will be automatically disqualified by the electoral umpire or the voters machine during election process. The case of David Omare can be likened to that scenario l just cited above. He double crossed the Ogbe-ljoh community constitution, hence his disqualification became imperative, "Sylvester noted.

The ELECO Chairman went further to condemned earlier media report following a false petition by aggrieved persons, accusing the monarch of Ogbe-Ijoh for choosing chairman for the community, thereby, setting the community on fire.

He appealed to the public to disregard such negative reports against the reverend monarch over the Ogbe-Ijoh community chairmanship election, the statement added.

Hon. Pullah charges Burutu politicians to be tolerant, show love

Hon. Pullah charges Burutu politicians to be tolerant, show love 

Member Delta state house of Assembly from Burutu South constituency, Hon. Pullah Ekpotuayerin has tasked politicians in Burutu local government area to be tolerant and exhibit spirit of good sportsmanship with  love ahead of 2023 general polls.

Hon. Pullah disclosed this at the weekend while hosting some journalists at his residence in Warri, said '' We need to be tolerant and show love to one another. Elections will come and go. But our family ties and friendship will remain forever..

'' I can see that the  political atmosphere at the early part of 2022 in Burutu LGA is getting quite tense with various groups springing up with press statements and social media comments, making it  quite serious ahead of 2023 general polls'' he noted.

The lawmaker who is the chairman House committee on Oil and Gas as well as environment in the state house of Assembly said that power belongs to God and nobody can implant himself on the will of the people and God, advising aspirants and their supporters to play politics with the spirit of sportsmanship where both losers and winners embrace each other.

He revealed that he is still consulting whether he would seek for second tenure or not. '' But  my second tenure campaign cannot come up now. I am still the lawmaker representing the good people of Burutu South, it will be too hasty now to declare my ambition at the early part of the year. But you must understand that if my people want me to return, who am I to say no. I am just a messenger sent by my people to serve them on lawmaking and again to draw development to the people through our amiable Delta state governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, a man who is detribalized and visionary leader, taking Delta state to the next level.

'' Well of course, I have received several groups, high Burutu personalities have been urging me to go for my second tenure to continue my good works in the Delta state House of Assembly. 

''You know the Nigerian constitution permits as many tenures you can as far as your people are comfortable and happy with you.

'' My people are happy with my leadership and that is my greatest joy as a lawmaker. But to answer you, I am still consulting' ' He said.

Courtesy:

Pullah 2023 media team

Taskforce resumes demolition of illegal structures in Delta

Taskforce resumes demolition of illegal structures in Delta

Delta State Taskforce on Environment has commenced demolition of illegal structures, shanties and make shift shops built under high tension along NNPC Housing Complex road Ekpan, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state.

The operation was carried out in the early hours of Monday 7th February, 2022 after the expiration of one year quit notice served traders by College of Education Fence, along Ekpan Link road, Warri.

The state taskforce Chairman, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni said all illegal structures and shanties encroachment on the streets are the major target to be demolished, noting that the demolition operation was prompted after the expiration of the ‘Removal Order’ the state government served them.

Oromoni implored Deltans to always seek approval of relevant agencies before erecting their buildings, stressing that trading under high tension cable wire puts one's life in danger and not safe. He noted that the essence of the operation was to protect avoidable loss of life as result of electric spark.

Oromoni further warned miscreants, illegal mechanics, food vendors and owners of illegal shanties across the state to vacate now or face demolition. He said the state taskforce will no longer tolerate incessant defacing of the aesthetics and beauty of our streets. 

He noted that a situation where illegal structures are built attached to electric polls stands a big risk of attracting electric shock, stressing that Gov. Okowa led government would no longer tolerate that in the state, he concluded.

Other areas demolished include Jakpa road as well as Hospital road Ekpan. The exercise will continue tomorrow.

Billionaire Obi Cubana Begins Massive Road Construction In Oba His Community

Billionaire Obi Cubana Begins Massive Road Construction In Oba His Community

Anambra-born billionaire and the Chairman of Cubana Group, Chief Obinna Iyiegbu popularly known as Obi Cubana, has commenced the construction of roads in his community: an unprecedented feat that triggered mixed reactions from netizens.

According to reports, one of the roads, ‘Afor Oba Old Road’, is already under construction, with many indigenes of the community praising his gesture across the state while many were left wondering the size of his wealth.

A eulogizing post, complimenting the billionaire on social media read: “Obi Cubana joins the ongoing Road Construction competition among wealthy Ndi ANAMBRA in their various communities.

“To God be the Glory, Chief Obinna Iyiegbu okpataozuora 1 Of Oba and President of Cubana group has constructed the road from Afor Oba old road to new road single handedly.

“May The Good Lord grant him all His secret prayers and bless Him with long life in sound health In Jesus name.

“In Anambra, most individuals are no more waiting for the govt to build their community roads, they are now doing it on their own with their hard-earned money.”

Delta 2023: I am still very much in the race -Engr. Augoye

Delta 2023: I am still very much in the race -Engr. Augoye

....... Says candidates for elective positions in Nigeria are determined by political parties and not political pressure groups

Chief James Augoye, immediate past Commissioner for Works of Delta State has said he is still very much in the race for the 2023 governorship election of the State.

Chief Augoye, in Asaba, capital of the State, made this known while addressing newsmen on the outcome of a screening exercise conducted by Delta Central 2023 (DC-23).

The frontline governorship aspirant said he subjected himself to the DC-23 exercise to fulfill all righteousness, stressing that the outcome of the political pressure group's screening exercise is not final.

Augoye said he has the mandate of Deltans to represent them as Governor come 2023, and that throwing in the towel at any point when the People's Democratic Party (PDP) was yet to conduct primaries would mean letting Deltans down.

Augoye stressed that candidates for elective positions in Nigeria are determined by political parties and not political pressure groups. He, therefore, urged his teeming followers in the State, across the federation and in the diaspora to remain calm, focused and stay the course.

Augoye said: "The outcome of the screening exercise of DC-23 has been brought to my notice. The outcome is not surprising. The screening committee had its job cut out.

"I shared my ideas and plans for the growth and development of Delta State with the committee. I was able to prove to the committee that I am the best choice for the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to win the 2023 governorship election in Delta.

"I told the committee that I am not only contesting the governorship election on a personal mandate, but on a collective mandate of Deltans. Deltans have reposed their trust on me. They have given me their mandate. So, I cannot let them down. 

"Even, our amiable Governor, His Excellency, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa and other leaders of our great party, the PDP have agreed that the governorship primaries would be free for all, fair and transparent.

"Moreover, I subjected myself to the screening exercise to fulfill all righteousness. The outcome of the screening is not final. As enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, only a political party can present a candidate for election, not a pressure group.

"On these grounds, I am still very much in the race for the 2023 governorship election of Delta State. We will see at the primaries. At this time, I urge my teeming followers at home and in the diaspora to remain calm, focused and stay the course".

2023 Elections: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly, Make Your Choice Wisely Nigerians

2023 Elections: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly, Make Your Choice Wisely Nigerians

With politicking for the 2023 general election gathering momentum, developments in the polity are already pointing to the complexion of the next election. Perhaps, it will be a battle between the old and the new order with Nigerians proving that they have attained political maturity. Indeed, the activities of political actors offer enough basis for tea leaf reading as far as the 2023 season goes. The earliest of these indicators emerged when an otherwise taciturn President Muhammadu Buhari refused to name his likely successor on the basis that “he may be eliminated if I mention his name”.

This disclosure in an interview with Channels Television indicates that the President already has a horse in the race slated for February next year. While there may be other intelligent reasons why the identity of this person must be a secret, for now, how the President couched his response smacks of fait accompli. When deconstructed, it suggests that this preferred candidate is bound to become the next President hence it is best to protect the favoured from ambitious politicians who brook no obstacle. The fear of elimination suggests that whoever enjoys the backing of Buhari stands a better chance of becoming President than the person most Nigerians want to occupy Aso Villa in 2023.

Enter Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, former governor of Enugu State. He recently courted controversy and brought opprobrium upon himself when he declared that Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi “is the leader who directs affairs” and “will determine who succeeds him”. As backlash mounted, he didn’t bother to retract nor clarify that sycophantic assertion. How would he when he only expressed the code that has stymied democracy in Enugu State since 1999? This political culture has seen a cult of power brokers determine who gets what political positions to the exclusion of the electorate. The former governor noted this much when he asserted that this is the “tradition in Enugu State politics”.

While Ugwuanyi with the latitude to “determine his successor in 2023” is yet to openly rub it on the face of Ndi Enugu, the Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State is not discreet about who he wants to succeed him. At his party’s stakeholders meeting that took place at the Government House Uyo on Sunday evening, Emmanuel presented Pastor Umo Eno as his preferred candidate to succeed him. It soon emerged that even at the party level, stakeholders were not adequately carried along as Peoples Democratic Party’s founding members in Akwa Ibom were soon reported as warning Governor Emmanuel not to plunge PDP into crisis with “his unilateral endorsement of Pastor Umo Eno, his Commissioner of Lands, as his successor in the 2023 election”.

Instances like this and many other subterranean moves by political gladiators and godfathers have made Naija News ponder on the place of the people in the scheming for the next general elections. The other day, a top contender for President called himself a kingmaker who wants to be the king as Nigeria is practicing a monarchical system of government. We find it distasteful that politicians are by their actions and utterances passing a message that the electorate do not matter when it comes to who governs them. Such disposition is quite antithetical to democracy. It is for this reason that this newspaper welcomes the conversation initiated on social media by the Co-founder and CEO of BudgIT, Seun Onigbide, who tweeted, “A ₦10bn GoFundMe for Peter Obi will be [a] great starter for those who want [to] crowdsource Nigeria’s next leader. This will change the dynamics with the space hijacked by moneybags.”

While not promoting the bid of any aspirant, Naija News believes that the use of trusted technology platforms for crowdfunding presents a major opportunity for Nigerians to get involved in enthroning the right leadership for the country and checkmate the shenanigans of political desperadoes. This is not referring to the stunt of sponsored youth and groups “raising funds” to buy nomination forms for politicians or threatening to sue ambitious politicians if they do not join the race to become the next President.

We are worried that Nigeria’s political process has been hijacked by moneybags ready to deploy bullion vans when the polls open to sway voters. Earlier this week, a Financial Times article estimated that it takes a staggering $2bn (over N1trn) to get a President elected in Nigeria. Pray, what fit and proper Nigerian can afford or spend such an amount for an elusive office? The other way to look at it is: when an aspirant or godfather spends that much to corner the country’s plum job, the magnitude of looting that will follow can only be imagined.

It is for this reason that Naija News calls on upwardly-mobile Nigerians, who find it difficult to vote during elections, to start crowdsourcing the next leader of the country. This way, they can route recycled old men whose only claim to the presidency is having lots of money to throw around. The beauty of crowdfunding is that it bears the right answers to Nigeria’s leadership deficit. Through this support, the best of the populace gets an opportunity to lead shutting out misfits and myopic individuals from public policymaking and execution.

The gains are so enormous that crowdfunding should not be restricted to presidential candidates alone but should be extended to gubernatorial positions and elections into the National Assembly. The Nigerian youth have for long been derided by politicians as mere social media warriors who do not have permanent voter cards. Unscrupulous politicians capitalize on this apathy to buy votes from rural dwellers and the illiterate mass who can’t make informed choices at the polls.

While we call on every eligible voter to register and get their voter cards, it cannot be over-emphasized that with GoFundMe, the elite in various sections of the society can determine who becomes the President or Governor. With little contributions, they can collectively displace moneybags. We recall that before voting by text message was stopped by the organizers, Nigerians spent N7.2bn voting in the ‘Pepper Dem Gang’ edition of Big Brother Naija.

If reality TV show enthusiasts can generate this much through N4 SMS, imagine what can be raised if all those interested in putting square pegs in square holes in Nigeria’s public service donates at least N100. There is no doubt that over N1trn will be generated. Yet, the election of the ideal President won’t gulp so much since it is the people’s project. When enlightened citizens are bankrolling a candidate for political office, they won’t need to be financially induced or demand foodstuff to elect their choice.

It is only unpopular candidates that would need to spend billions of dollars on electioneering just to make up for the baggage they are burdened with. When such morally-bankrupt persons carry the polls, they shortchange the people by recouping much more than they spent to get into office. Nigeria cannot continue this way. Ahead of the lifting of the ban on electioneering, Naija News calls on conscientious Nigerians to seek out those with the right leadership credentials and crowdsource their campaigns. They can work for their victory at the polls either through monetary contributions or by volunteerism. This is towards the enlightened self-interest of the citizenry.

Aviation entrepreneur hails Buhari on Twitter ban lift , says better days are here

Aviation entrepreneur hails Buhari on Twitter ban lift , says 

better days are here 

Mr. Ifeanyi Onukwubiri, a young successful aviation industry entrepreneu,TMT Travels and Tours Limited, has commended President Muhammdu Buhari for lifting of the ban on Twitter, saying that the lifting has helped to boost many businesses.

Mr. Ifeanyi Onukwubiri who is the chairman of TMT, a local and international flight firm, located in Lagos told journalists,''The Twitter ban affected businesses globally. There have been economic costs. A report on the cost of internet shutdowns in 2021 estimates that Nigeria lost $1.45 billion as a result of the seven-month Twitter ban, making it the second worst hit country by an internet shutdown.

''Out of this $1.45 billion, we in TMT, a company deals of travels, we had our fair share as our clients in Twitter were shutdown completely. But I thank Mr. President for his wisdom to listening to the voice of reasoning. The good news is that after the ban lifting, businesses at all sectors are bouncing back. Better days are ahead''He stated

Mr. Ifeanyi Onukwubiri who is also a member of the famous global money team owned by Floyd mayther,

He urged young entrepreneurs to set a long term goal and be focused to succeed in business.' No legitimate business takes a sudden flight to success. No short cut to success in business You must build the business from the ground with diligence, hard work, integrity and a set goal. If you want to succeed, you must learn from those who have made it in the same line of business. Although, what is good for Mr. A may not work out for Mr. B. The applications may be different. But the principles of successful business are the same.'' He revealed.

He also advised young Nigerian entrepreneurs to stay out of relationship, until you are successful, noting that the relationship you are seeking for may perhaps, ruin your business as your vision and dream may no be the same.

The young entrepreneur on aviation industry, however, appealed to the federal government to boost the aviation industry with policies that will help those in the industry to succeed.