Operemor Kingship Tussle: Group Calls on Okowa, Otuaro, others to intervene Against Plan imposition of Candidate

Operemor Kingship Tussle: Group Calls on Okowa, Otuaro, others to intervene Against Plan imposition of Candidate

Francis Tayor

Warri______ As the search for new king in Operemor Kingdom, in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State gathers momentum, a group under the aegis of the Elite People's Forum (EPF) in the kingdom, has raise alarm and caution against purported plan by some influencial leaders in the kingdom to impose unpopular candidate against the interest and will of the people as king.

 

The group raised the alarm on Monday 11th April, 2022 at Ojobo Community, headquarters of Operemor Kingdom through a Press Statement after emmergency meeting, stated that they are aware of the antics of some sons and daughters of Operemor Kingdom using their political and economic powers to single handedly pick one person as king against other interested persons in the race.

Speaking on behalf of the Elite People's Forum (EPF), the Chairman, Chief. John Amatari said Operemor Kingdom don't want handpicked king at this trying time, saying let the selection process of the new king be free and fair to all the interested contesting aspirants. He emphasized that Operemor Kingdom needs selfless and patriotic son to be installed as king and not otherwise. 

The group reiterated that they want a transparent process whereby the best candidate who has the people at heart, the influence, capacity and popularity to deliver the kingdom from underdevelopment.

In conclusion, the group called on the executive governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, his deputy, Barr. Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, the Chairman Burutu LGA, Rt. Hon. Godknows Angele, Traditional Council of Chiefs and other patriotic sons of the kingdom to intervene on the matter, in order to ensure free and fair peaceful selection process of new king for Operemor Kingdom, the statement added.

However, read below the full details of the Press Statement.

Press Statement

11th April, 2022

ELITE PEOPLE'S FORUM (EPF) LEADERSHIP IN BURUTU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA KICK AGAINST IMPOSITION OF KINGSHIP CANDIDATES OF OPEREMOR KINGDOM  FOR THE FORTHCOMING SELECTION PROCESS COMES 2022.

The Elite People's Forum (EPF) Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State call on the Governor, Sen Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Executive Chairman Burutu LGA, Rt Hon Angele Godknows,  leaders and stakeholders of Operemor Kingdom to be caution on any imposition of candidates to the forthcoming Operemor Kingship Selection process precisely Kingdom for the forth coming 2022 Selection process.

In a statement issued by the forum Chairman on Monday 11th April, 2022, Chief. John Amatari said, we are here to install leader and not to deceived the gullible supporters, and not by I'm contesting give me  stool to rule when the individual is not even prepared to rule. The wise ones has said, give those who are ready to serve the common man of the kingdom (Operemor) championed by Amatari had said, we should work for a candidate who has integrity and popular to the masses, such person should be consider as the next Pere of Operemor Kingdom.

As a grassroot leader, we don't want to jeopardize any selection in our prospective jurisdiction and really want to take the best amongst them in irrespective. The Elite People's Forum (EPF), been an intellectuals  in the local government and the State, we have agreed that, we will work for a candidate who has the influence, popularity and integrity to deliver the kingdom at the general public it's what we'll do, else the kingdom might turn to upside down.

Moreso, We call on Council of chiefs, stakeholders and compatriot citizen of Operemor Kingdom respectively, to please let there be consensus decision to select someone who can rely on to fly the flag for a greater height, to bring tangible development.

On that note, we strongly condemned the imposition of  candidates Operemor Kingship to supporters and stakeholders in Operemor Kingdom. We want fairness, equity and justice in the forthcoming selection process and want the most influential candidate to fly the throne.

Therefore, we the Elite People's Forum of Operemor Kingdom, agreed and abide that, we don't need handpicked candidate, we want a sellable candidate that can fly the flag in the general public at all levels, anything contrary might lead to failure.

Signed:

Chief. John Amatari,

Chairman, the Elite People's Forum (EPF), Operemor Kingdom.

Delta 2023: You Owe Deltans Apology over Looting, Moses tell Ibori, others

Delta 2023: You Owe Deltans Apology over Looting, Moses tell Ibori, others

If an elderly person cooks himself as rice, little children will eat him with spoons.

The case of Chief James Ibori wanting to plant his footsoldiers in government in every election is no longer a big deal to deltans because of how we respect him as the first man to have govern our state for eight uninterrupted years. But, the annoying aspect is the boastful manner in which he has been going about talking to deltans in trying to impose David Edevbie as Okowa's successor, Ighoyota Amori as Senator for Delta Central and his daughter as the member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency in the House of Representative, as if the state belongs to him alone, while we are slaves.

Chief Ibori ought to have apologised to deltans for looting our treasury dry and using part of the stolen billions to fund PDP presidential primaries in favour of late President Umar Musa Yar-adua in 2006 and his subsequent election in 2007.

What did we get as a people from that financial wastage, David Edevbie was made a Private Secretary to late President Umar Musa Yar-adua. Today, he is going about campaigning with it as a feat he achieved, without being remorseful that our state treasury was emptied just to influence that singular appointment.

When a criminal becomes hardened he throws all sense of dignity and shame to the wind.

Chief James Ibori is no longer ashamed of coming out to speak in public as an ex-convict, rather he is warning deltans not to go against his wish of making David Edevbie our next governor, Amori as Senator for Delta Central, while his biological daughter as the member to represent Ethiope Federal Constituency in the House of Representative, what a gut? 

How can a man who looted Delta State dry between 1999 and 2007 have the guts to be forcing his wish on us in a democracy?

Does Ibori think we are fools in this state or what?

This is a man who is supposed to be hiding his face in shame, now going about laying curses on whoever that will not support his co-travellers.

David Edevbie and Ighoyota Amori were key players in the in the looting of our state treasury by Chief James Ibori, therefore, they have no business holding any office on behalf of the people of the state until they repent, apologize and make restitution. 

We even expected them to have used this period to go round begging deltans for forgiveness over the way and manner they aided the looting of our state resources by their principal who was convicted and jailed in the UK, than telling us they have what it takes to transform our state and create jobs for our unemployed.

Is Chief James Ibori still aware that Delta state £4.2million is with the Federal Government, another $15million with the CBN, while the British Government seized some of the properties worth hundreds of millions of pound sterling he bought with funds he stole from our state?

Meanwhile, huge amount of money was moved out of his Oghara country home the day he was declared wanted dead or alive by the Jonathan's administration in 2010. Who owns the money if not Delta state?

The most annoying aspect is the attempt to remove a very vibrant representative (Ben Igbakpa) from the House of Representative for his incompetent and lazy daughter who has nothing to show for the eight years she wasted in the State House of Assembly.

Ibori's daughter is the chief absentee in the history of Delta State House of Assembly, and the House made her the Committee Chairman on Appropriation based on Ibori's influence.

It is a well known fact that Hon Tony Elekwekuri is the one acting for her, because she lacks the knowledge of the job, staying permanently in Lagos and always traveling.

Chief James Ibori has no moral justification to give deltans Okowa's successor, because whoever he is presenting is from his criminal gang of reckless looters.

We have respected him enough, we are taking back our state back from political demons who only want to satisfy their economic needs with our treasury.

Deltans will decide who governs them as from 2023 and beyond, not a godfather or whatever again.

#deltaisfordeltans

Signed:

Christian Moses Abeh,

Global Coordinator DELTANS LIVES MATTER.

Comr. Ebolo Condoles with Oweilaemi over mother's death

Comr. Ebolo Sam Condoles with Oweilaemi over mother's death

Dear Oweilaemi Pereotubo esq (boss)

When sorrow invades our lives, it can really test our limits. I am saddened to hear the news of the passing away of your beloved mother, our mother into internal glory, please accept my sincerest condolences. 

Death of a dear mother is excruciating, one that can't be forgotten in hury. I do know tears in the eyes fades away after awhile but those in the heart will continue to remain for lifetime...which is why the pain of losing a mother lives as long as you are awake to see the brightness of the stars & moon.

I hope that you are finding yourself able to draw on strength you did not know you had.

Grief is like the ocean, it comes in waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim at the current realities.

Those we love and lose are always connected by heartstrings into infinity. 

Though words may offer little consolation, but be rest assured that you're not alone in this agony, we'll offer our immersed prayers and support during this trying times. 

May the good Lord comfort you and gives you the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable lose.

Please accept my heartfelt 🙏 condolences! 

May mama soul rest in perfect peace.

Your boy,

Ebolo Sam.

Just-ln: Mulade Opens K&Q Fast Food Palace, Bakery in Warri

Just-ln: Mulade Opens K&Q Fast Food Palace, Bakery in Warri

Fast Food, Meals, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Fantastic Nigerian dishes and tantalizing bread are specially prepared and ready as K&Q Fast-Food Opens in Warri Delta State.

The abbreviation Kings & Queens (K&Q) with the slogan' 'Food Palace' was officially opened for the general public during the weekend at:

155 OKERE/OGBOREKOKO ROAD, NEAR POLOKOR MARKET ADJACENT OPPOSITE ISLAND CLINIC, WARRI.

At the opening ceremony presided over by Bishop Triumphant Obama of Living Faith Church, A.k.A Winners Chapel, Mulade disclosed that it is a business and profit making venture that will also create jobs. The Bishop tagged it as "Profitable business", durring his opening prayer and tape cutting.

Mulade also disclosed that over fifty workers have been employed to work at the bakery and supply good quality bread across the State, Bomadi, Burutu Warri South West as well as other parts of the state.

Mulade Sheriff has taken another bold step by investing in Delta State to create jobs for youths and women. K&Q foods are phenomenal, fantastic dishes served in a well-furnished, classy and comfortable environment.

In his words, Mulade said, "Come and enjoy good food in Delta State,  families could enjoy seats out at K&Q food palace" (K&Q) is the leading fast-food brand during this Easter period. Management will be happy to welcome and please customers.

Earthquake in Burutu as top APC leader, supporters decamp to PDP in Delta

Earthquake in Burutu as top APC leader, supporters decamp to PDP in Delta

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ There was a great boost to the rulling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Burutu local government area of Delta State, as a strong stalwart of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Hon. Cyril Suokumoh, resigned his membership from the APC and officially decamped to PDP with many of his teeming supporters.

The ceremony which took place on Saturday 9th April, 2022, at the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Ward 7 Secretariat Ayakoromo amidst the party Chairman, Prince Kelvin Perekeme, the Councilor representing the ward, Hon. Ayabotu Otoro amongst other party faithfuls.

Mr. Suokumoh who was a former Vice Chairmanship aspirant of Burutu Local Government Council under APC platform took the bull by the horn to move ahead with his life without considering the Burutu born APC billionaire leader who happens to be his own cousin brother from Ayakoromo Community.

Receiving the decampees on behalf of the party, the ward 7 PDP Chairman, Prince Kelvin Perekeme stressed that the umbrella party is wide enough to welcome as many of his members who absconded to the opposition in one reason or the other.

Mr. Perekeme stated that Ayakoromo is PDP from time immemorial, noting that there is no opposition party in ward 7 as far as Ayakoromo is concerned. He urged the new decampees to feel free and be committed to the party guidelines and ideology, adding that they all will be treated with equal right and justice.

Speaking on behalf of the decampees, Mr. Suokumoh Cyril said he made a great mistake and regretted for playing opposition party game over the years. He noted that for Ayakoromo ward 7 to move forward, we must remain in one Party and that is PDP.  This is the first badge of decampees, more people are coming to join the PDP after this day.

According to him, said since he was in the opposition party, there was no meaningful development the APC party had brought to Ayakoromo that benefited the masses. All the achievements and progresses made so far in the community are from PDP. 

" l thought it wise that if we come together in one big family and do things in unity, greater dividends of democracy will come to our community. My decamping from the main opposition party to the rulling party in the state today with my teaming supporters is born out of the love and interest l have for my people. The APC clueless government has inflicted so much pain and hardship to our people since they came into power in 2015. I am not coming to spy and go back, but fully prepared with clean heart to join hand with the leadership of PDP in order to move our dear Community forward, Suokumoh stated."

However, some of the decampees present at the occasion include; Hon. Cyril Suokumo, former Vice Chairmanship aspirant Burutu Local Government Council, Mr. Dennis Tonye Saibakumo, former Chairman APC Ward 7 Ayakoromo, Mr. Destiny Ogbe, current Financial Secretary Ayakoromo Community, Akpabowei Wurusibe, Paymaster Ezaiegba, former Secretary APC Ward 7 and Boyelayefa Longsoul Ebiowei respectively.

Climax of the ceremony was the burning of APC cards and brums by the ward 7 PDP Chairman, Prince Kelvin Perekeme as well as new membership cards of PDP was given to the new decampees.

There is No Tension in Aghoro ll Community, HRH. Ojukonsin tells Shell

There is No Tension in Aghoro ll Community, HRH. Ojukonsin tells Shell

....... Urged SPDC to continue their operations

...... Asked Odibo, Ekoboye and Bousine to stop misinforming the public

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa_____ The leadership of Aghoro ll Community in Ekeremo Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, has debunked and refuted the claims and earlier publication made by one self styled Chief. Ebikeseye Odibo, Mr. Ekoboye Sunday and Chief. Doctor Bousine in a story titled: ' Tension as Aghoro ll blocks Shell Entrance lnto KP29 Manifold in Bayelsa', through this medium dated 6th April, 2022 to misinform the public with blatant lies that Aghoro ll Gborou Community has blocked the only access road of Shell to get entrance into KP29 Manifold line at Ramos River, in Ekeremo LGA with timbers and woods over breach of contract.

In a Press Statement released on Sunday 10th April, 2022, and signed by the inccubent Paramount Ruler (Amananaowei) of Aghoro ll Community, HRH. I.B. Ojukonsin, the Opinion leader, Chief. Alex Toweizei and Mr. Papin Alabo, the Youth President of Aghoro ll Community respectively stated that, there is No entity or geographical location known as " Aghoro ll Gborou Community" which the above mentioned names falsely claimed to be an host community to SPDC, urging them to desist from misinforming the public with concocted stories from the pit of hell.

The only accredited leadership of Aghoro ll Community noted that "GBOROU" is only a fishing camp owned by Aghoro ll Community where SPDC KP29 Manifold is situated and all benefits accruing from the above SPDC facility goes exclusively to Aghoro ll Community. Therefore, the only SPDC host community is known as "AGHORO II COMMUNITY" and nothing else.

They reiterated that all the expanse of lands, creeks, rivers, lagoons, fishing camps and settlement etc located within the geography of Aghoro ll Community is solely owned by the community and that NO individual, group or family have the right whatsoever to lay any claim to any part thereof.

They said SPDC and the general public should disregard the false publication and that there was no day Aghoro ll Community issued 7days ultimatum over any matter neither any living being therein blocked SPDC access road with timbers or woods. Saying Aghoro ll Community had NO grievances or issues to resolve with SPDC, affirming that Aghoro ll Community and SPDC are best of friends and partners in progress.

Meanwhile, the accredited leadership of Aghoro ll Community attested to the fact that there is issues in the community with regards to who is the authentic Chairman for 2022-2023 tenure, and same is currently before Bayelsa State Government pending resolution. But there is NO issue of Kingship tussle in Aghoro ll Community, adding that HRH. I.B. Ojukonsin is the only recognized  Paramount Ruler (Amananaowei) of  Aghoro ll Community, gazetted and recognized by the Bayelsa State Government of Nigeria, a position he will hold for a life time, they stated.

Finally, they charged the general public and SPDC to ignore the false publication made by Odibo, Ekoboye and Bousine, adding that Shell should continue to carry out their activities and operations unhindered, assuring that Aghoro ll Community is solidly behind them, the statement added.

However, read below the full details of the Press Statement issued.

Press Statement

10th April, 2022

Tension As Aghoro ll blocks Shell Entrance lnto KP29 Manifold in Bayelsa: A Refutal

We are HRH I.B. Ojukonsin, Chief Alex Toweizei and Mr. Papin Alabor, the incumbent Paramount ruler, Opinion Leader and Youth President of Aghoro II Community respectively in Ekeremor Local Government Area, Bayelsa state. 

Our attention has been drawn to a publication in the “Niger Delta Mirror” (NDM) with the above caption dated 6th April, 2022, authored and sponsored by Chief Afro Biukeme and his co-travelers churning out spurious information regarding Aghoro II Community intended to hoodwink the unsuspecting public.

Having said this, we the accredited leadership of Aghoro II Community hereby writes to counter the said publication in the Niger Delta Mirror dated 6th April, 2022 in its entirety.

First of all, we the good people of Aghoro II community are as peaceful as a Scotsman and our relationship with the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) could be likened to two peas in a pod-we are good friends.

Therefore, the stories and information contained in the publication of Niger Delta Mirror dated 6th April, 2022 about Aghoro II community is simply a daydream and a flight of imagination of Chief Afro Biukeme and his cohorts. We state vehemently that there is NO entity and or geographical location known as “Aghoro II Gborou Community” which the authors falsely claimed to be an SPDC host community. It is worthy to clarify the public at this juncture that “GBOROU” is only a fishing camp owned by Aghoro II Community where SPDC KP29 manifold is situated and all benefits accruing from the above SPDC facility goes exclusively to Aghoro II Community. Therefore, the only SPDC host community is known and referred to as “AGHORO II COMMUNITY”.

Furthermore, we want to state clearly for record purposes that all the expanse of lands, creeks, rivers, Lagoons, fishing camps and settlements etc located within the geography of Aghoro II Community is solely owned by the community and NO individual, group and or family have the right whatsoever to lay any claim to any part thereof.

In specific response to paragraph one (1) of the said publication, we want to inform the general public that Aghoro II Community never at any time gave SPDC an ultimatum over any matter and WE or any living being NEVER blocked SPDC access road to KP29 Manifold with timbers and woods. We the people of Aghoro II Community had NO grievances, differences and or issues to resolve with SPDC. As noted elsewhere in this counter piece, Aghoro II Community and SPDC are best of friends and partners in progress.

Therefore, the purported blockage of SPDC entrance to KP29 manifold on the 6th of April, 2022 as contained in the Niger Delta Mirror authored and sponsored by Chief Afro Biukeme, Mr. Ebikeseye Odibo, Mr. Ekoboye Sunday and Mr. Doctor Bousine was a vain imagination and concocted story designed to mislead the unsuspecting public. As we write this piece, SPDC activity and operations are going on in “Gborou” smoothly and unstoppable because Aghoro II Community is behind them. In the same vain, we want to state also that there was NEVER a time or day military men were being used by SPDC and or any individual to intimidate leaders of Aghoro II Community as presented in the said publication.

The Nigerian Army is present in all pipeline locations deployed by the Federal Government of Nigeria to collaborate with surveillance contractors in ensuring the safety of all pipeline assets due to the threats of pipeline vandals and crude oil thieves. The Army has not acted beyond their mandate of securing the Federal Government assets. It is therefore foolhardy to try to drag the name of the Nigerian ARMY in the mud. 

In addition to the above, the general public should NOTE THAT SPDC does NOT owe Aghoro II Community as claimed by Chief Afro Biukeme and his pocket of followers. The alleged two years benefits and entitlements is a castle in the sky and we urge Chief Afro Biukeme to wake up from his daydream. In the words of Alexander Pope, “He who tells a lie is not sensible of how great a task he undertakes; for he must be forced to invent twenty more to maintain that one”.

Finally, we agree that there are issues in the community with regards to who is the authentic chairman for 2022-2023 tenure and same is before the Bayelsa state Government pending resolution, but there is NO issue of Kingship in Aghoro II Community. We hereby state in plain terms that Aghoro II Community is ably led by HRH I.B. Ojukonsin as the Paramount Ruler (Amananaowei) of the Community, gazetted and recognized by the Bayelsa state Government of Nigeria, a position he will hold for a life time. 

THERE is NO vacancy yet. Maternally Chief Afro Biukeme is from Aghoro II Community but he operates fully in Esanma community in Bomadi Local Government Area, Delta state where his father hails from. Sad, so sad that Chief Afro Biukeme left his father’s home town to come and disturb the peace of his Grandmother’s community because of his personal interest.

We urge SPDC and the general public to ignore and disregard Chief Afro BIUKEME and his co-travelers as they are struggling in vain to line their private pockets against the collective will of Aghoro II Community.  We also use this medium to specifically warn SPDC NEVER to have anything to do with Chief Afro BIUKEME or fall to his antics as (he) Chief Afro BIUKEME DID NOT and never represent the interest of the collectivity. 

We urge SPDC to continue to carry out their activities and operations unhindered as Aghoro II Community is solidly behind them, the statement adds.

Signed:

1) HRH. I.B. Ojukonsin, the inccubent Paramount Ruler Aghoro ll community.

2) Chief. Alex Toweizei, Opinion Leader, Aghoro ll community.

Mr. Papin Alabor, the Youth President Aghoro ll community.

How Ketanji Becomes the First Black Woman Supreme Court Justice in US

How Ketanji Becomes the First Black Woman Supreme Court Justice in US

 

The United States made history on Thursday April 7, as the Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court.

 

The Senate voted 53 to 47 to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the 116th Supreme Court justice. When sworn in this summer, Jackson will be the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s high court.

“This is one of the great moments of American history,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said before the vote. “Today we are taking a giant, bold and important step on the well-trodden path to fulfilling our country’s founding promise. This is a great moment for Judge Jackson but it is an even greater moment for America as we rise to a more perfect union.”

President Biden called the vote a “historic moment” for the nation.

“We’ve taken another step toward making our highest court reflect the diversity of America,” Biden posted on Twitter with an image of him taking a selfie with Jackson.

All 50 Senate Democrats, including the two independents who caucus with them, voted for Jackson’s confirmation. They were joined by three Republicans: Sens. Mitt Romney of Utah, Susan Collins of Maine, and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska.

 

Jackson, who currently serves on the US court of appeals for the DC circuit, will replace Stephen Breyer, 83, the most senior member of the court’s liberal bloc. Breyer, for whom Jackson clerked early in her legal career, said he intends to retire from the court this summer.

Kamala Harris, the first Black woman to serve as US vice-president, presided over the Senate vote as Jackson became the first Black woman to join the supreme court, underscoring the historic nature of her confirmation. Harris called for the final vote on Jackson’s nomination with a smile on her face, and the chamber broke into loud applause when the judge was confirmed.

There is No Tension in Aghoro ll Community, HRH. Ojukonsin tells Shell

There is No Tension in Aghoro ll Community, HRH. Ojukonsin tells Shell

....... Urged SPDC to continue their operations

...... Asked Odibo, Ekoboye and Bousine to stop misinforming the public

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa_____ The leadership of Aghoro ll Community in Ekeremo Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, has debunked and refuted the claims and earlier publication made by one self styled Chief. Ebikeseye Odibo, Mr. Ekoboye Sunday and Chief. Doctor Bousine in a story titled: ' Tension as Aghoro ll blocks Shell Entrance lnto KP29 Manifold in Bayelsa', through this medium dated 6th April, 2022 to misinform the public with blatant lies that Aghoro ll Gborou Community has blocked the only access road of Shell to get entrance into KP29 Manifold line at Ramos River, in Ekeremo LGA with timbers and woods over breach of contract.

In a Press Statement released on Sunday 10th April, 2022, and signed by the inccubent Paramount Ruler (Amananaowei) of Aghoro ll Community, HRH. I.B. Ojukonsin, the Opinion leader, Chief. Alex Toweizei and Mr. Papin Alabo, the Youth President of Aghoro ll Community respectively stated that, there is No entity or geographical location known as " Aghoro ll Gborou Community" which the above mentioned names falsely claimed to be an host community to SPDC, urging them to desist from misinforming the public with concocted stories from the pit of hell.

The only accredited leadership of Aghoro ll Community noted that "GBOROU" is only a fishing camp owned by Aghoro ll Community where SPDC KP29 Manifold is situated and all benefits accruing from the above SPDC facility goes exclusively to Aghoro ll Community. Therefore, the only SPDC host community is known as "AGHORO II COMMUNITY" and nothing else.

They reiterated that all the expanse of lands, creeks, rivers, lagoons, fishing camps and settlement etc located within the geography of Aghoro ll Community is solely owned by the community and that NO individual, group or family have the right whatsoever to lay any claim to any part thereof.

They said SPDC and the general public should disregard the false publication and that there was no day Aghoro ll Community issued 7days ultimatum over any matter neither any living being therein blocked SPDC access road with timbers or woods. Saying Aghoro ll Community had NO grievances or issues to resolve with SPDC, affirming that Aghoro ll Community and SPDC are best of friends and partners in progress.

Meanwhile, the accredited leadership of Aghoro ll Community attested to the fact that there is issues in the community with regards to who is the authentic Chairman for 2022-2023 tenure, and same is currently before Bayelsa State Government pending resolution. But there is NO issue of Kingship tussle in Aghoro ll Community, adding that HRH. I.B. Ojukonsin is the only recognized  Paramount Ruler (Amananaowei) of  Aghoro ll Community, gazetted and recognized by the Bayelsa State Government of Nigeria, a position he will hold for a life time, they stated.

Finally, they charged the general public and SPDC to ignore the false publication made by Odibo, Ekoboye and Bousine, adding that Shell should continue to carry out their activities and operations unhindered, assuring that Aghoro ll Community is solidly behind them, the statement added.

However, read below the full details of the Press Statement issued.

Press Statement

10th April, 2022

Tension As Aghoro ll blocks Shell Entrance lnto KP29 Manifold in Bayelsa: A Refutal

We are HRH I.B. Ojukonsin, Chief Alex Toweizei and Mr. Papin Alabor, the incumbent Paramount ruler, Opinion Leader and Youth President of Aghoro II Community respectively in Ekeremor Local Government Area, Bayelsa state. 

Our attention has been drawn to a publication in the “Niger Delta Mirror” (NDM) with the above caption dated 6th April, 2022, authored and sponsored by Chief Afro Biukeme and his co-travelers churning out spurious information regarding Aghoro II Community intended to hoodwink the unsuspecting public.

Having said this, we the accredited leadership of Aghoro II Community hereby writes to counter the said publication in the Niger Delta Mirror dated 6th April, 2022 in its entirety.

First of all, we the good people of Aghoro II community are as peaceful as a Scotsman and our relationship with the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) could be likened to two peas in a pod-we are good friends.

Therefore, the stories and information contained in the publication of Niger Delta Mirror dated 6th April, 2022 about Aghoro II community is simply a daydream and a flight of imagination of Chief Afro Biukeme and his cohorts. We state vehemently that there is NO entity and or geographical location known as “Aghoro II Gborou Community” which the authors falsely claimed to be an SPDC host community. It is worthy to clarify the public at this juncture that “GBOROU” is only a fishing camp owned by Aghoro II Community where SPDC KP29 manifold is situated and all benefits accruing from the above SPDC facility goes exclusively to Aghoro II Community. Therefore, the only SPDC host community is known and referred to as “AGHORO II COMMUNITY”.

Furthermore, we want to state clearly for record purposes that all the expanse of lands, creeks, rivers, Lagoons, fishing camps and settlements etc located within the geography of Aghoro II Community is solely owned by the community and NO individual, group and or family have the right whatsoever to lay any claim to any part thereof.

In specific response to paragraph one (1) of the said publication, we want to inform the general public that Aghoro II Community never at any time gave SPDC an ultimatum over any matter and WE or any living being NEVER blocked SPDC access road to KP29 Manifold with timbers and woods. We the people of Aghoro II Community had NO grievances, differences and or issues to resolve with SPDC. As noted elsewhere in this counter piece, Aghoro II Community and SPDC are best of friends and partners in progress.

Therefore, the purported blockage of SPDC entrance to KP29 manifold on the 6th of April, 2022 as contained in the Niger Delta Mirror authored and sponsored by Chief Afro Biukeme, Mr. Ebikeseye Odibo, Mr. Ekoboye Sunday and Mr. Doctor Bousine was a vain imagination and concocted story designed to mislead the unsuspecting public. As we write this piece, SPDC activity and operations are going on in “Gborou” smoothly and unstoppable because Aghoro II Community is behind them. In the same vain, we want to state also that there was NEVER a time or day military men were being used by SPDC and or any individual to intimidate leaders of Aghoro II Community as presented in the said publication.

The Nigerian Army is present in all pipeline locations deployed by the Federal Government of Nigeria to collaborate with surveillance contractors in ensuring the safety of all pipeline assets due to the threats of pipeline vandals and crude oil thieves. The Army has not acted beyond their mandate of securing the Federal Government assets. It is therefore foolhardy to try to drag the name of the Nigerian ARMY in the mud. 

In addition to the above, the general public should NOTE THAT SPDC does NOT owe Aghoro II Community as claimed by Chief Afro Biukeme and his pocket of followers. The alleged two years benefits and entitlements is a castle in the sky and we urge Chief Afro Biukeme to wake up from his daydream. In the words of Alexander Pope, “He who tells a lie is not sensible of how great a task he undertakes; for he must be forced to invent twenty more to maintain that one”.

Finally, we agree that there are issues in the community with regards to who is the authentic chairman for 2022-2023 tenure and same is before the Bayelsa state Government pending resolution, but there is NO issue of Kingship in Aghoro II Community. We hereby state in plain terms that Aghoro II Community is ably led by HRH I.B. Ojukonsin as the Paramount Ruler (Amananaowei) of the Community, gazetted and recognized by the Bayelsa state Government of Nigeria, a position he will hold for a life time. 

THERE is NO vacancy yet. Maternally Chief Afro Biukeme is from Aghoro II Community but he operates fully in Esanma community in Bomadi Local Government Area, Delta state where his father hails from. Sad, so sad that Chief Afro Biukeme left his father’s home town to come and disturb the peace of his Grandmother’s community because of his personal interest.

We urge SPDC and the general public to ignore and disregard Chief Afro BIUKEME and his co-travelers as they are struggling in vain to line their private pockets against the collective will of Aghoro II Community.  We also use this medium to specifically warn SPDC NEVER to have anything to do with Chief Afro BIUKEME or fall to his antics as (he) Chief Afro BIUKEME DID NOT and never represent the interest of the collectivity. 

We urge SPDC to continue to carry out their activities and operations unhindered as Aghoro II Community is solidly behind them, the statement adds.

Signed:

1) HRH. I.B. Ojukonsin, the inccubent Paramount Ruler Aghoro ll community.

2) Chief. Alex Toweizei, Opinion Leader, Aghoro ll community.

Mr. Papin Alabor, the Youth President Aghoro ll community.

Jonathan Mourns Fallen Police Officers, Gives Details of Accident

Jonathan Mourns Fallen Police Officers, Gives Details of Accident

Immediate past Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Ebelechukwu Jonathan has expressed sadness following an auto crash that claimed the lives of two of his aides on Wednesday evening.

The former Nigeria President's convoy was involved in an accident while driving home from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

While Jonathan escaped unhurt, two of his security aides identified as Inspectors Ibrahim Abazi and Yakubu Toma, died on the spot.

In a statement through his spokesman, Mr Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan said the two police officers died in the accident that occured within the airport.

He described the incident as painful, saying the deceased officers were always dedicated to duty.

The statement reads;

“Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has expressed deep sadness over the unfortunate tragic death of two police officers attached to him, in a road crash on Wednesday 6th April, 2022 at the vicinity of the Abuja airport, while on his way out of the airport.”

“The former President who described the incident as painful and heart-rending stated that the sudden death of the two security details has thrown him into deep mourning.

“Dr. Jonathan noted with sadness that the deceased, Inspectors Ibrahim Abazi and Yakubu Toma, were fine officers who were dedicated to their duties and service to the nation.

“Two other officers sustained injuries in the accident which involved a car conveying the security men. They were rushed to a hospital in Abuja where they are responding to treatment.

“The office of the former President has offered condolences to the families of the bereaved and the Police High Command.

“Dr. Jonathan prayed God to grant the souls of the departed eternal rest and bless their families and the nation with the fortitude to bear the loss,” the statement read.

Just-ln: Afoegba back Yingi, Pondi for Assembly and House of Reps

Just-ln: Afoegba back Yingi, Pondi for Assembly and House of Reps

....... Appeals to PDP delegates to vote for effective and result orientated aspirants

Francis Tayor

Warri______ A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Burutu LGA of Delta State, and two time Councillor Seimbiri Ward 6, Hon. Comr. Fred Afoegba, has endorsed Hon. Chief. Dan Yingi for Delta State House of Assembly Burutu North, and Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi for House of Representative Burutu Federal Constituency in the forthcoming 2023 general elections.

Hon. Afoegba made the declaration in Warri on Thursday while addressing the press, noted that having critically assessed the various aspirants, he discovered that Yingi and Pondi are practical examples of good leadership tested with proven integrity and result orientated based on their visible infrastructural track records on ground for the masses over the years.

Describing the duo peculiarity, Afoegba stated that if Burutu can have three or more of Pondi and Yingi, Burutu Local Government Area would have improved more than the present status owing to the peoples orientated projects the duo have attracted to the grassroot.

Highlighting the vibrancy and doggedness of the duo, Afoegba expressed satisfaction on Pondi for bringing education closer to his constituents with the establishment of JAMB examination centre to Ogulagha Community in Burutu, whereby our children no longer travel far to Benin, Abraka or lbadan before writing entrance exam to gain admission into the university. 

He described Pondi as a Messiah of Burutu people who is well abreast with 21st century political ideology in majestically tackling the critical needs of his constituents one after the other. He reiterated that Pondi human capital development projects across Burutu North and South is second to none, especially the massive gainful employment opportunities he influenced for his constituents in the Federal Maritime University, Okerenkoko and many others too numerous to mention.

While applauding Hon. Dan Yingi for his unprecedented massive infrastructural development he has done across the various wards in Burutu North, his scorecard is available for all delegates to peruse. Afoegba is very much confident that Yingi with his vast experience in the legislative business will attract more impactful and people oriented meaningful infrastructural development to the masses when given the mandate to serve again.

Afoegba further described Hon. Dan Yingi as a leader with a mission, AKA PROJECTS MEMBER. He noted that Yingi's Jobs accomplished in Burutu North are not rocket science, rather they are project seen on ground live and direct.

In conclusion, Hon. Afoegba described Yingi and Pondi as the most accessable examplary servant leaders in Burutu who always respond to calls as well as honour invitation whenever the need arises, he noted.

However, Afoegba appealed to Burutu potential ad-hoc delegates to critically examine the various aspirants and vote their conscience wisely for leaders that have the masses at heart, the statement added.

Late Pa. C M Biayeibo for burial today April 8, at Ayakoromo Community

Late Pa. C M Biayeibo for burial today April 8, at Ayakoromo in Delta

...... JFred Best May to perform live alongside DJ

........ As Engr. Ebis Biayeibo invite friends, well wishers to join him burry his father

Francis Tayor

The remains of late. Pa. Commission Morgan Biayeibo will be convey from Oboro Mortuary to Ayakoromo in Burutu local government area of Delta State today for social wake keeping till dawn.

In a statement released on Friday 1st April, 2022 at Ayakoromo and jointly signed by Mr. Jonah Biayeibo for the children and Mr. Murphy Biayeibo for the family, noted that the final burial rites of the elderstatesman of the Biayeibo dynasty will take place today.

According to the burial arrangements, said Friday 8th April, 2022, body leave Oboro Mortuary to his home Town Ayakoromo Federated Community by 4.00pm for a brief stop over at his family quarters Edianmodumu, and thereafter move to his compound in GRA, Ayakoromo for Traditional rites and Social wake keep till dawn.

Music to be supplied by JFred Best May and his talented musical band alongside DJ with other side attractions.

Late Pa. C.M. Biayeibo was a former Nigerian Prison Warder who served his country faithfully and retired  home at government retirement age. Until his death, he was a community leader and elderstatesman who renders advice in community development services.

He died at the ripeful age of 95 years. He was survived by 1 wife, 13 Children, 50 Grand Children, 19 Great Grand Children, 5 son in-laws, 3 daughter in-laws, 6 Grand son in-laws and 1 Gand daughter in-law respectively.

However, Engr. Ebis James Biayeibo, had use this medium to specially invite his friends, well wishers to join him on Friday next weekend in order to give his lovely father a very befitting final burial rites, the statement added.

Tension as Aghoro ll blocks Shell Entrance into KP29 Manifone in Bayelsa

Tension as Aghoro ll blocks Shell Entrance into KP29 Manifone in Bayelsa

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ Following the expiration of 7days ultimatum given to SPDC Shell, members of Aghoro ll Gborou Community, who are  the host community to Shell, in the early hours of Wednesday 6th April, 2022, has blocked the only access road of Shell to get entrance into KP29 Manifold line at Ramos River, in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, with timbers and woods over breach of contract.

Speaking to newsmen at Warri in the development, Chairman of the host community Aghoro ll Gborou, Chief. Ebikeseye Odibo, the Secretary Mr. Ekoboye Sunday, and the Adviser, Chief. Doctor Bousine, said the blockage of the creek became imperative as a result of Shell refusal to honour the 7days ultimatum given in order for Shell to meet with the host community so as to settle their differences amicably in a round table discussion.

The trio stressed that any attempt by Shell to use security operatives to intimidate them, the community leadership will have no other choice than to shut down the company operations completely without any further delay.

It would be recall that, the host community Gborou family Aghoro ll had earlier issued 7days ultimatum to Shell on the 31st of March 2022, so as to enable Shell meet with the community in order to settle amongst the waring factions but Shell deliberately refused undermining their demands.

In the ultimatum issued earlier, the community made Shell to understand that Aghoro ll Community has Kingship tussle as well as Chairmanship, hence Shell should stop dealing with anybody and its operations in the community pending the matter is resolved. 

It further urged Shell to pay the two years benefits and entitlements owing the community as well as withdraw all the army gun boats stationed to intimidate people in Aghoro ll Gborou community.

However, the community has seriously warned Shell to suspend all its operations within Aghoro ll Gborou Community until every pending matters are holistically settled. The statement further adds that failure to adhere to the directive, government should hold Shell liable for any consequences or breach of law and orderliness in the society as a result of this matter.

How Ibori, Uduaghan, Bozimo, Edevbie, Others Storm Gov. Okowa's Daughter Marriage

How Ibori, Uduaghan, Bozimo, Edevbie, Others Storm Gov. Okowa's Daughter Marriage

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State and his wife, Dame Edith, on Saturday gave out their daughter, Maxine Ewere, in a traditional marriage to Dr. Daniel Igo from Benue State.

The traditional rites which took place on Saturday 2nd April, 2022 at Governor Okowa’s residence Owa-Alero, Ika North East LGA of the state attracted dignitaries from all walks of life.

Among dignitaries at the event are the past governors of Delta, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan and Chief James Ibori; former Minister of Police Affairs and wife, Alaowei Brodrick Bozino; former Minister of State for Education and 2023 PDP governorship aspirant, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi and the speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and PDP governorship aspirant, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori.

Others are former Principal Secretary to Late President Musa Yar’Adua and PDP aspirant, Olorogun David Edevbie; Senator James Manager, Delta Deputy Governor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, Elema of Warri, Chief Emma Uduaghan; member representing Warri Federal Constituency, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi; Orode Uduaghan and host of others too numerous to mention.

To Marry 10 Wives is my Dream, Brazilian Man with 8 Wives Reveal

To Marry 10 Wives is my Dream, Brazilian Man with 8 Wives Reveal

Arthur O Urso, from Brazil, has disclosed his intention to marry two more women and have children with all of them after he reportedly married nine wives at the same time to celebrate free love.

Urso revealed that he is facing a divorce from one of the women, Agatha, owing to her disinterest in the idea of polyamory.

Reacting to Agatha’s decision to leave, he said:

“She wanted to have me all to herself. It didn’t make sense – we have to share.”

The model hopes to find two more ladies to marry.

He further said:

“I was very sad about the separation and even more surprised by her excuse.

She said that she was missing a monogamous relationship.

My other wives thought her attitude was wrong and that she accepted the marriage for adventure and not for real feelings.

I know I’ve lost a wife, but I’m not going to replace her at the moment.”

In addition, he said that he has 8 wives and hopes to marry two more women to bring his total of wives to 10.

He said:

“I have a dream – my wish has always been to have 10 wives. I only have one daughter.

But I want to have a child with each one of my wives.

Taliban Govt Orders Workers on No Beard, No Work law in their Country

Taliban Govt Orders Workers on No Beard, No Work law in their Country

Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban has directed all government employees to wear a beard and adhere to a dress code or risk being fired.

 

This was the latest of several new restrictions imposed by the hard-line Islamist administration.

It was gathered that representatives from the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice were patrolling the entrances to government offices on Monday to check that employees were in compliance with the new rules.

 

Following this new fiat, it would become illegal for employees to shave their beards, or wear local clothing consisting of a long, loose top and trousers, and a hat or turban.

The sources, moreover, claimed workers were told to ensure they prayed at the correct times, in strict observance of the Islamic tenets.

They were also told they would from now on be unable to enter offices and would eventually be fired if they did not comply with the mandatory dress code.

A spokesman for the public morality ministry did not respond to a request for comment.

 

Earlier, the Taliban had banned women from taking flights without a male chaperone and failed to open girls’ schools as promised.

On Sunday, it ordered parks to be segregated by sex, with women allowed to enter three days a week and men the other four days, including the weekend, meaning even married couples and families cannot visit together.

The Taliban administration has drawn criticism at home and from Western governments for forcing its extreme interpretation of Islamic law on all Afghans.

The Taliban said they would respect everyone’s rights in line with Islamic law and Afghan customs and that they have changed since their 1996-2001 rules when they barred women from leaving the house without a male relative and forced men to grow beards.

 

Wednesday’s u-turn on girls’ schools led to protests from the international community, including the United States, which pulled out of planned meetings with Taliban officials in Qatar, to discuss key economic issues.