Okowa's Govt, Deltans are living in abject Poverty_ Ezekiel

Okowa's Govt, Deltans are living in abject Poverty_ Ezekiel 

....... As Ezekiel Kagbala writes Gov. Okowa to seek productive Economic policies 

Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa's administration has always claimed that   alleviating the suffering of the less-privileged in the state has been it's priority taking cognisance of the need for direct economic policies and other laudable programmes.

However, some stakeholders have called on the governor to take a critical look at the socio-economic condition of the state and ensure a veritable means for economic revolution.

A record of daily activities amongst Deltans or the 'common man'  in Delta State paints the picture of anguish, despair, and disappointment with 

uncountable Deltans especially those in coastal communities not finding life easy, as they struggle to survive with small scale traders not making sales as they used to as things has become messier for them.

Our Dear Governor's promise of  handing over an economically vibrant Delta State in 2023 is not unnoticeable as you created avenue to empower Deltans by putting food on their tables, because you feel it is truly very necessary as in today’s Nigeria.

Commendably, Okowa's appointees have food on their tables, contractors to the state government have food on their tables, friends and relatives of those in government have food on their tables, the politicians have food on their tables, and they could sit at luxury homes with inflow of cash within their circle and you expect them not to sing Okowa's praise to the highest heaven and do all sorts of political mobilizations.

The question is; what has our dear Governor done to ensure that he delivers governance that goes beyond putting food on the People's table? We tasked and urged our dear Governor to think in the direction of reviving the moribund industries within the shortest period as a lasting legacy for Deltans

Our advice to our dear  government is to think beyond throwing some money into Job creation office to carry out a stage-managed show in the name of skill acquisition or empowerment program that only serves as a means of getting something out of the system and unnecessary media hypes by wasting the state's money on a TV program; 'Smart Delta' even though Delta is not smart with Economic Development.

We urged our government to think of establishing production factories that could employ up to two thousand men and women in each region of the state. We plead and asked the state government to  stop wasting money on impotent, unproductive, and near moribund ministries and agencies of the State.  Ministries that should have a direct impact on the state's economy with no positive results. 

The individualistic approach to Job creation and empowerment has only ended up in poverty management because it is not a system that could run further when Dr. Okowa leaves office in 2023. 

  

Recall in 2018, Governor Okowa promised that the state government would intensify its investment drive to restore the glory of Warri as the commercial nerve center of the nation. 

Our Dear Governor, Deltans need to experience your positive impact as 2023 draws closer,imprint a lasting legacy in the hearts of Deltans that will linger on and the people will continuously sing your praise like that of Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State.

This is our cry and our plea as Deltans .

Sad as woman dies in accident while chasing cheating husband in Calabar

Sad as woman dies in accident while chasing cheating husband in Calabar

Calabar____ An unidentified lady has been involved in an auto crash in Calabar while chasing her husband who she saw with another woman.

According to an eye witnesses, Stephen Okposin, the accident happened over the weekend at the Murtarla Mohammed Highway.

“The lady saw her hubby at Spar shop with another woman in the car, so she hurriedly drove to double cross them. This man saw her car and zoomed off, so the woman became aggressive and sped after them.

Narrating what happened, Stephen said “I was just driving behind them just in less than 3 minutes I saw her involved in the accident and she’s unconscious at point of death. The hubby that was running suddenly dropped off the lady who was with him and rushed down to assist revive her from the car.

“She’s was rushed to the hospital and have been confirmed dead after several effort to safe her life failed.

The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Cross River State, Maikano Hassan, has confirmed a lone incident that killed a middle-aged woman in Calabar, on September 18, who was in a hot chase of her husband over his “mistress.”

The Sector Commander, who spoke on the incident yesterday, said the accident was caused by over-speeding.

He said the incident involving a Toyota Highlander, which occurred on Murtala Muhammed Highway in Calabar, claimed the life of the lone female driver who veered off the road into a ditch by the road.

His words: “Though the woman was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, but she was said to have died few minutes later due to the injury sustained from the incident.”

Latest Album: King Pereama Speaks on God's Free Gift of Enjoyment to Humanity

Latest Album: King Pereama Speaks on God's Free Gift of Enjoyment to Humanity

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa _______ In his usual ways, the Numupere ll of lzon-lbe Owigiri Highlife music, King Pereama Freetown JP, has released another captivating latest song album titled: 'ENJOYMENT ', where the master of all instruments in music concisely analyzed God's equal free gift of enjoyment inbuilt to all mankind despite your status in the society.

In the slow and steady fascinating highlife background beats beautifully composed two tracks ljaw highlife owigiri song, King Pereama said assuming life 'ENJOYMENT' where to be shared by humans amongst individuals, some people would have exhausted their own by now or rather the strong and wealthy people in the society would have hijacked the common man's right to enjoyment.

But he thank God for creating Enjoyment in such a way as free inbuilt deposited in every individuals to make choice by themselves to be happy and not given it to one single individual to be shared among humanity.

While touch lighting the different categories of enjoyment in our society, King Pereama stressed that some persons think they are not enjoying because of their status in life. He made them to understand that everybody in life is enjoying according to their ability. When you sleep peacefully and wake up, that is enjoyment on it own. He said those using electric fan in their homes for the purpose of cool air and you that is using hand fan is also enjoying at different level. Those who eat fried rice with chicken is to feed the stomach likewise those that use groundnuts to eat garri for the same purpose are all enjoyment. Those that drink wine while others that consume Dogoyaro root are all taken the same content of alcohol. Those listening to music, the artist (musician) himself and those dancing to the melodious tune of the music are all part of enjoyment.

King Pereama noted that since he was born, he had been unto singing and playing guitar from childhood. How wish singing enjoyment was to be shared according to limited numbers as he was singing and talking like a parrot (Akpolokpolo) for all these years, his own would have been exhausted by now but because it was inbuilt by God to all humanity, he is still enjoying singing and playing guitar to date.

King Pereama further stated that if the air we breathe in freely every day where to be shared in a limited quantity, those with wide nose hole would have exhausted their air bags. Likewise the words we speaks, especially those talkatives and gossips in the society would have wasted theirs by now. He said to feel happy and laugh is the prerogative choice strictly exercised by an individual, if not many people including himself would have larvished his own long ago and by now he will be displaying hard face without smile.

While making caricature of those who hate, envy and jealous their fellow brothers and sisters in the society, King Pereama made them to understand that how wish hatred and jealousy character was to be shared in limited numbers, them too would have exhausted their enemy of progress attitude by now.

In the concluding part of the hit track, King Pereama Freetown JP, listed some of his friends as lucky for having the prerogative power of enjoyment inbuilt in them by God, if not, they will be lamenting by now due to over enjoyment. Amongst them are; Hon. Pena Omuku, Bernnard Obiri Egarega 1, Chief. Julius Fuludu, Commander Josiah Oyakonghan, Alex Alokpa alias Epepelepe, Solomon Borusa, Capt. Wilson Arerebo alias Alegbebioguru, Dayeogu Beni-security, Highness Enaikozigha, Melody Pere-ere, Chief. Esther Bibiowei, the Tokere of lzon.

Others include Seimeneyefa Igbugburu, Jarick, City Cat, Teak Forest, Didi, Oweitubo, Bou Ofoni Agein, Mienyeseigha, Better Life, White, Light Weight, Mrs Amasuode Ayibatonye, Hon. Emma Okosin, Alaowei Promise Lawuru Ozigizaga, IK Oweikeme, Torudonkumo Egapu, Christopher Kanga, Sylvester Yankee, Yerinmene Debekeme, John Teks, Oyakemeagbegha, Weridonghan Afugbe and finally including himself.

Dear fans and lovers of king Pereama Freetown JP brand of music, what are you waiting, hurry up and grab a copy of the scintillating latest 'ENJOYMENT' music album at any nearby ljaw record store in Yenagoa, Warri, PortHarcourt, Benin City, Ondo, Arogbo, Bomadi, Ughelli etc, for your complete entertainment, education and listening pleasure.

How Kwakwanso Storms Warri to Commission Nesiama Campaign Office

How Kwakwanso Storms Warri to Commission Nesiama Campaign Office 

Warri _____ Ahead of the forthcoming 2023 general elections, the presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Party (NNPP), Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso on Saturday stormed Warri Delta State, to commission the campaign office of the candidate of NNPP, Commodore Omatseye Nesiama Oscar to represent the good people of Delta South Senatorial District in the National Assembly next year.

Before commissioning of the office, NNPP Supporters earlier embarked on a health walk with the Delta-South Senatorial Candidate,  Commodore Omatseye Nesiama in Warri before the arrival of its Presidential candidate.

In the state, he began the sensitization of electorates as he commissioned the secretariat of the campaign office of the Delta-South Senatorial candidate, Commodore Omatseye Nesiama Rtd., at Odion road in Warri South Local Government Area.

Dr Kwankwaso and his entourage were received by Commodore Nesiama and other party faithful at the Osubi Airstrip in the Okpe Local Government Area of the state.

During commissioning the office, Sen. Rabiu Kwakwanso committed Omatseye ambition to God, and appreciated party faithfuls for their massive turn out at the occasion. He said NNPP has come to takeover Nigeria from the sharcols of bad leadership in the present APC led federal government. He urged the people of Delta South Senatorial District to give their support and votes to Commodore Omatseye Nesiama come 2023, adding that he has known him over the years as honest, trustworthy, focused and selfless man who can attend to their demands in government when given the mandate.

Again, Aladja, Ogbe-Ijoh Communities Sign Peace Accord, Promised to Embrace Peace

Again, Aladja, Ogbe-Ijoh Communities Sign Peace Accord, Promised to Embrace Peace 

Daniel Dafe

Warri _____ Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh communities have again signed a peace accord and promised to embrace peace and shun acts that will lead to a breakdown of peace and order.

This took place on Saturday, when the Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Ari Muhammed Ali FCIA PSC, had a conflict resolution meeting with the leaders of Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh communities.

The meeting was held at the Government House annex in Warri and was anchored by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, Hon (Chief) Edwin C. O Uzor.

Also in attendance was the Chairman, Warri South West LGA, Hon Taiye Duke Tuoyo and the Vice Chairman, UDU LGA, Barr. Eloho Awinoron.

During the meeting, both communities expressed their displeasure over the ongoing land demacation crisis that has led to the death of one Frank Amakiri aged 36yrs old and one other.

Though none of the communities took responsibility for the incident, they both admitted that peace is critical for both communities to progress, saying they do not want to leave the crisis for their children to inherit.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution noted that the State Government will compensate those who have lost some part of their properties as a result of the ongoing boundary demacation before commencement of the next phase of the demarcation.

The Commissioner of Police noted that any further escalation of the crisis between both communities will not be treated with levity and whoever is found wanting will be duly prosecuted.

The CP assured them that in the end of the ongoing investigation, those behind the incident will have their day in court.

Both communities came to a truce and signed a peace Accord.

Capt. Para Appreciates Coded with Bass Guitar on Tompolo Song he Released

Capt. Para Appreciates Coded with Bass Guitar on Tompolo Song he Released 

........ As Promise Lawuru commends Para for his kind gesture towards Coded Buku and humanity 

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ In matching his words with action, the Tebegbe TT Clan born silent achiever and great philanthropist, Capt. Alfred Ebikeseye Para, popularly known as Big Fredo, has fulfilled his promise with Bass Guitar to the Warri based multi-talented ljaw owigiri highlife music star, Sir. Coded Buku Tubor over his debut single album song Titled: 'TOMPOLO OWEI', he released in honour of the number one Niger Delta ljaw born freedom fighter, High Chief. Government Oweizide Emkpemupolo, alias Tompolo in recognition for his unprecedented contributions and selfless services towards the development of ljaw nation.

Capt. Para presented the brown new Bass Guitar on Friday last weekend at his residence in lgbiki Layout, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, emphasized that he was amazed and overwhelmed by the lyrics embedded in the song Coded Buku dedicated to honour the former Niger Delta warlord lord Tompolo who is their trustworthy leader, saying the only way to show appreciation to the ljaw music star is to provide him strategic music instrument that will help him to grow his music career to a greater height.

He noted that Coded Buku is moreover like a prophet who foresees Tompolo's brighter future in the music where he called on ljaw leaders, stakeholders, youth bodies and student unions to go to Oporoza in order to appreciate Emkpemupolo for his numerous contributions in elevating ljaw nation developmentally over the  years.

Capt. Para said he have great passion to support ljaw upcoming music talents, stressing that Coded Buku is one of the fast rising talents in the ljaw music industry, adding he was deeply moved by the beautiful music piece Buku selflessly dedicated in recognition of Tompolo for his uncountable sacrifices for the development of ljaw nation.

He however, advised Coded Buku to avoid pride, be humble, focused, avoid material things and above all, don't use his music to insult people and be committed in his music career, adding that he will achieve his reward in the nearest future based on his hardwork and contributions in promoting the ljaw struggle, Capt. Para concluded.

In his remark, Alaowei Promise Lawuru alias Ozigizaga commended Capt. Para aka Big Fredo for his kind gesture towards Coded Buku in particular, and humanity in general. He also appreciated Sir. Coded Buku for the wonderful music piece he produced  in honour of their leader Tompolo, adding that better days are ahead of him for his selfless inputs in promoting the ljaw culture through music.

When asked about his feelings of Capt. Para kind gesture towards him, the instrumentalist cum vocalist Coded Buku noted that he was surprised by the unexpected gift from his boss, saying he never expected it to come this quick.

Buku appreciated God for the talent deposited in him to put smile on the faces of humanity, noting that he was highly motivated by Capt. Para kind gesture. He promised to keep appreciating ljaw illustrious sons and daughters who had one way or the other contributed in the development of ljaw nation, praying God to bless Capt. Para abundantly with his heart's desire in order to enable him continue his good works in encouraging young ljaw talents, the statement added.

Meanwhile, the Technical Guitarist' Coded Buku has disputed the rumor going round town that he released his single debut album in honour of Tompolo because of his recent Pipeline Surveillance Contract awarded to him by Nigerian Government, saying he recorded the song since March 2022, and the music hits record market a week before Tompolo Pipeline Surveillance Contract news broke out, adding that he wholeheartedly used the music to salute Tompolo for his good works for ljaw nation over the years, he stated.

However, those present at the occasion include, Chief Promise Lawuru, the Ozigizaga, Prince Kelvin Perekeme alias Abuja Whiskey, Michael Ebiwei, National Chairman Sir Coded Musical Organization Worldwide, Philemon Bebenemibo, President Okerenkoko Federated Community, James Governor, Chief Organizer Okerenkoko Federated Community, Aganke Bolei, aka Odewentubor, Clever, Wisdom Ebitebe, Justice Focados, Demebo Mathew, Engr Alex Mamudede and host of others too numerous to mention.

Coded Buku latest Album 'As E Dey Sweet Us' Hits Record Market, grab your copy

Coded Buku latest Album 'As E Dey Sweet Us' Hits Record Market, grab your copy

Oyinbi Onduku

Warri____ The most talk about and anticipated latest music album titled: 'AS E DEY SWEET US, E DEY PAIN DEM' by Sir Coded Buku Tubor aka, the Technical Guitarist, a fast rising warri based ljaw Owigiri Highlife Music star has landed record market (stores) across the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria, especially Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Edo, Ondo and Lagos State, for the entertainment, education and listening pleasure of lovers of ljaw Owigiri Highlife music all over the globe with electrifying sound background.

In a statement released by the multi-talented young fast growing ljaw owigiri highlife music Taliban, Coded Buku on Wednesday in Warri, stated that the hit track of the two songs album 'As E Dey Sweet Us, E Dey Pain Dem' talks about enemies of progress, jealous and envious people in the society who doesn't want to hear the success story of their fellow brothers and sisters.

In the beautifully composed song blended with ljaw language and pidgin english as well as highlife and Afro juju beats, Coded Buku described jealousy and envious people has equal to witch craft because they can go desperate to do evil against their fellow human beings making progress in life.

He went further to say that, God is not a man and He never took permission from anybody before blessing his children, if not jealousy people would  have spoil the mind of God against us or do otherwise against humanity who are working hard to make life enjoyable.

He noted that Jealousy and envious people, backbiters are always lying on the ground lacking behind and very far from success because of their evil intentions against their neighbors. He bitterly condemned the actions of enemy of progress in our society, saying instead of them to celebrate with the success story of their fellow brothers in order to attract their own blessings from God, rather they envy and jealous them thereby blocking their own progress in life.

Coded Buku went further to ask a rhetorical question about life, asking why is it that if one get married, build a house, buy car, drive Keke, trade your business, drink garri and share your success testimony in life has become a hard knock on the head of envious people in the society? He advised envious people in the society to note that the fermament (sky) created by God Almighty is too wide for two birds to clash, therefore they should stop their jealousy spirit and do something good for themselves.

Coded Buku in the above statement is indirectly telling jealousy people to go and hustle as well in order to make life meaningful for themselves rather than staying behind to gossip, backbite, jealous and envy their fellow brothers who are working hard day and night in the same fermament created by God for all human beings to live happily.

He throws the question open for his music fans and the society at large to ponder in order to provide the best solution for a better society for everybody to dwell in.

In the concluding part, the young talented instrumentalist cum vocalist urged jealousy and envious people in the society to repent of their evil mindset towards successful people and tow the line of hardwork to progress in life or else, they will remain poor and die in poverty while the successful ones they envy will continue to celebrate and enjoy their God given blessings in life.

Meanwhile, Sir Coded Buku Tubor, has used this medium to called on lovers of his brand of music and his fans worldwide to hurry up and grab a copy of the latest music album at any nearby record store in Warri, Udu, Bomadi, Yenagoa, Benin, Arogbo, Lagos, etc for their listening pleasure as well as to grab the moral lessons (message) embedded in the two songs latest album including the wave making TOMPOLO OWEI track' , the statement added.

Why King Charles III Bans African President From Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral

Why King Charles III Bans African President From Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral

Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe, was denied permission to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of England in a letter by King Charles III.

It was discovered that King Charles III, the late Queen’s son, disagreed with the African president’s request due to an alleged infringement of human rights in his nation.

Despite not being on the list of world leaders invited to the celebration at Buckingham Palace, Mnangagwa reportedly asked the king in a condolence letter to respect the Queen’s funeral.

King Charles, however, stated in a statement via the Senior Correspondence Officer’s deputy, Miss Jennie Vine, that the request from the president of Zimbabwe could not be granted.

The said statement read, “His Majesty King Charles III, has asked me to inform you that President Mnangagwa’s request cannot be granted as it would go against the restrictions, including those of travel that the United Kingdom has in place with regards to many of the Zimbabwean governmental leadership and those connected to them. There is also concern at the confirmed reports of non-adherence to respecting human rights occurring in Zimbabwe.

“As you stated in your additional letter, other world leaders, including those from Africa, have been invited and we note your concern that President Mnangagwa has not been invited and for good international relations you feel he should be, however, the restrictions still apply.”

2023: Delta Agitators set to lnaugurate Officials for Omo-Agege Campaign

2023: Delta Agitators set to lnaugurate Officials for Omo-Agege Campaign

Francis Tayor

As INEC time table for political party's to kick start campaign ahead of 2023 general elections draws closer, a political support group under the aegis of Delta Agitators for the Governorship Candidate of APC, distinguished Senator Ovie Omo-Agege have concluded plans to inaugurates its officials in order to embark on massive mobilization as well as canvas for voters for the Deputy Senate President across the twenty five Local Government Areas of the state. 

In a Press Statement released on Friday in Warri and signed by the leader of the group, Gen. Abraham Vwaghie, popularly known as Father 1, stated that the epoch making inauguration would take place next week.

Gen. Vwaghie noted that Delta State is blessed with abundance natural resources that when properly managed by good leader, everybody will benefit.

He said as a result of bad leadership, the people are suffering, adding that the only way out of the present hardship in the midst of plenty is for all eligible voters across the state to go collect their PVCs in order to vote out bad leaders and vote in good ones.

The group reiterated that immediately after the inauguration, they will embarked on massive mobilization as well as canvas for votes across the 25 LGAs of Delta State for Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, saying he is the only most qualified leader that can turn around Delta state for the general interest of all  Deltans, the statement added.

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

DELTA AGITATORS SET TO INAUGURATE OFFICERS AND MOBILIZE MASSIVELY FOR AGEGE CAMPAIGN.

16 September, 2022.

In an extraordinary meeting held today, Delta Agitators reiterate her Interest in championing the cause for good governance in Nigeria in general, Delta State in particular and in extension all Senatorial Districts, Federal Constituencies, Local Government Areas.

Addressing news men immediately after the meeting, the President of the group, General Abraham Vwaghie stated the need for Deltans to vote for men that have the interest of the people at heart and not those who want to plunge the state into more economical grave that is affecting the development of the state.

Vwaghie who believe in good and quality leadership called on all eligible voters to go collect their PVCs and vote out bad leaders and vote in good ones, saying this is how we can change the narrative of our state. 

According to him, said:

"As you can see, we just rounded up one among other meetings to strategize on how we can form a bond to dethrone bad leadership in our dear state.

Delta State is suffering, we need men that can boldly address our problem by providing solutions to them and not making us to romance suffering as if we are not fit to enjoy our God given abundance natural resources via quality developmental approach to massively address the issue.

It's on this note we came together to brainstorm on who can push us forward as the next Governor of the State.

Unanimously, we have endorsed His Excellency, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege and we are saying it again as it is written boldly on the wall of Delta State. 

That Ovie Omo-Agege is the candidate that this group is campaigning for because he is the only man that can Marshal infrastructural development to make Delta become the dream state of all her citizens. The EDGE agenda settles it all", he stated.

The group will in the coming weeks, inaugurate her Executive Council as Gen. Abraham Vwaghie as the President ahead of the Campaigns and to massively engage in a million March for Agege. 

Agege is good for Delta State, the statement added.

Shocker as 19-Year-old Lady Gives Birth To Twins With 2 Different Fathers

Shocker as 19-Year-old Lady Gives Birth To Twins With 2 Different Fathers

Brazilian woman, 19, ‘gives birth to twins with DIFFERENT fathers after having sex with two men on the same day’

The woman, who wants to remain anonymous but is from Mineiros, Brazil, had sex with two different men on the same day and became pregnant from both of them.

A woman has given birth to twins with different biological fathers.

According to DailyMail, the 19-year-old woman is from Brazil.

It was gathered that the woman had sex with with both men on the same day.

The young mum took a paternity test to confirm who the father of her babies was and she was astonished when she discovered her babies were from two different men.

The woman, who wants to remain anonymous but is from Mineiros, Brazil, had sex with two different men on the same day and became pregnant from both of them, according to local media.

She reportedly said: “I was surprised by the results. I didn’t know this could happen. They are very similar.”

Her doctor, identified as Tulio Jorge Franco, said that her case is extremely rare – and described it as a “one in a million” situation.

The medic said there are only around 20 other cases worldwide of heteroparental superfecundation, as it is known scientifically.

It occurs when a second ova released during the same menstrual cycle is additionally fertilised by the sperm cells of a different man in separate s3xual intercourse, the National Library of Medicine explains.

The young mum’s doctor reportedly said: “It is possible to happen when two eggs from the same mother are fertilised by different men. The babies share the mother’s genetic material, but they grow in different placentas.”

He added: “It’s extremely rare. It’s one in a million. I never imagined that I would see a case like this in my life.”

The woman is said to have explained that her babies look very similar but after eight months, doubts began to emerge about who the father was.

So when they were eight months old, she got DNA from the man she thought was the father.

However, the test only came back as a positive match for one of her two children.

She did the test again but the result was again positive for just one child.

That is when she remembered that she had had intercourse with another man that day.

She said: “I remembered that I had sex with another man and called him to take the test, which was positive.”

The babies are now 16-month-old tots but the case was only revealed by the doctor this week, according to local media.

The mum said that one of the two men is officially registering at the registry office and taking care of both children.

The teenage mum said: “He takes care of both of them, helps me a lot to create and gives them all the necessary support they need.”

Jonathan, Peter Obi, Atiku pay Tribute to the Death Of Queen Elizabeth II

Jonathan, Peter Obi, Atiku pay Tribute to the Death Of Queen Elizabeth II

UK_____ Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after the UK’s longest-serving monarch died on Thursday.

The Queen, who reigned for 70 years after coming to the throne in 1952, died at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle.

Her eldest son, Charles, the former Prince of Wales, will lead England in mourning as the new King.

Reacting, Jonathan, in a tweet via his Twitter handle, said the late Queen was a champion of social change and a protagonist of modern Britain, adding that her death will be deeply felt globally.

Jonathan tweeted: “My deepest condolences to King Charles, the United Kingdom and the entire Commonwealth over the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history.

“She was a well-loved sovereign with a strong sense of duty and service, a champion of social change and a protagonist of modern Britain.

“Her Majesty was a remarkable matriarch who exemplified dignity, selflessness, and compassion and, for a long time, stood as a symbol of unity in the Commonwealth.

“Her death will be deeply felt across the world. May God comfort her family and grant her soul eternal repose.- GEJ.”

Also reacting, Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, wrote on Twitter: “I am saddened to hear of the passing on of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. My thoughts and prayers are with the @RoyalFamily, the entire United Kingdom and the Commonwealth nations, over this irreplaceable loss.

“Hers was an impactful reign and beautiful and explored life devoted to democratic ideals, charity, selflessness and empathy. She will always be remembered by the lives, organisations, institutions and countries she positively touched during her reign. May she rest in eternal peace. –PO.”

Similarly, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar also wrote on Twitter: “The passing of Queen Elizabeth II comes to everyone around the globe with a rude shock.

“Her passing is an end of a golden era. Her reign was epochal, not just in the United Kingdom but the entire Commonwealth.

“The world has known only one Queen, and the passing of Queen Elizabeth II will be the end of an impactful reign, and for the rest of our humanity, it shall be the beginning of history.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the people and government of the United Kingdom and, importantly, the @RoyalFamily. May the soul of the Queen Rest in Peace. –AA.”

Britain’s new monarch, King Charles III, addressed a mourning nation and the Commonwealth for the first time Friday, a day after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Here is his statement, pre-recorded in the Blue Drawing Room in Buckingham Palace during the afternoon and broadcast at 6:00 pm on Friday.

Read full speech below:

I speak to you today with feelings of profound sorrow. Throughout her life, Her Majesty the Queen — my beloved Mother – was an inspiration and example to me and to all my family, and we owe her the most heartfelt debt any family can owe to their mother; for her love, affection, guidance, understanding and example.

Queen Elizabeth’s was a life well lived, a promise with destiny kept, and she is mourned most deeply in her passing. That promise of lifelong service I renew to you all today.

Alongside the personal grief that all my family are feeling, we also share with so many of you in the United Kingdom, in all the countries where the queen was head of state, in the Commonwealth and across the world, a deep sense of gratitude for the more than 70 years in which my mother, as queen, served the people of so many nations.

In 1947, on her 21st birthday, she pledged in a broadcast from Cape Town to the Commonwealth to devote her life, whether it be short or long, to the service of her people.

That was more than a promise: it was a profound personal commitment which defined her whole life. She made sacrifices for duty.

Her dedication and devotion as sovereign never wavered, through times of change and progress, through times of joy and celebration, and through times of sadness and loss.

In her life of service, we saw that abiding love of tradition, together with that fearless embrace of progress, which make us great as nations. The affection, admiration and respect she inspired became the hallmark of her reign.

And, as every member of my family can testify, she combined these qualities with warmth, humour and an unerring ability always to see the best in people.

I pay tribute to my mother’s memory and I honour her life of service. I know that her death brings great sadness to so many of you and I share that sense of loss, beyond measure, with you all.

When the queen came to the throne, Britain and the world were still coping with the privations and aftermath of the Second World War, and still living by the conventions of earlier times.

In the course of the last 70 years, we have seen our society become one of many cultures and many faiths.

The institutions of the State have changed in turn. But, through all changes and challenges, our nation and the wider family of Realms — of whose talents, traditions and achievements I am so inexpressibly proud — have prospered and flourished. Our values have remained, and must remain, constant.

The role and the duties of monarchy also remain, as does the Sovereign’s particular relationship and responsibility towards the Church of England — the Church in which my own faith is so deeply rooted.

In that faith, and the values it inspires, I have been brought up to cherish a sense of duty to others, and to hold in the greatest respect the precious traditions, freedoms and responsibilities of our unique history and our system of parliamentary government.

As the queen herself did with such unswerving devotion, I too now solemnly pledge myself, throughout the remaining time God grants me, to uphold the constitutional principles at the heart of our nation.

And wherever you may live in the United Kingdom, or in the Realms and territories across the world, and whatever may be your background or beliefs, I shall endeavour to serve you with loyalty, respect and love, as I have throughout my life.

My life will of course change as I take up my new responsibilities.

It will no longer be possible for me to give so much of my time and energies to the charities and issues for which I care so deeply. But I know this important work will go on in the trusted hands of others.

This is also a time of change for my family. I count on the loving help of my darling wife, Camilla.

In recognition of her own loyal public service since our marriage 17 years ago, she becomes my Queen Consort.

I know she will bring to the demands of her new role the steadfast devotion to duty on which I have come to rely so much.

As my heir, William now assumes the Scottish titles which have meant so much to me.

He succeeds me as Duke of Cornwall and takes on the responsibilities for the Duchy of Cornwall which I have undertaken for more than five decades.

Today, I am proud to create him Prince of Wales, Tywysog Cymru, the country whose title I have been so greatly privileged to bear during so much of my life and duty.

“With Catherine beside him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marginal to the centre ground where vital help can be given.

I want also to express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas.

In a little over a week’s time, we will come together as a nation, as a Commonwealth and indeed a global community, to lay my beloved mother to rest.

In our sorrow, let us remember and draw strength from the light of her example.

On behalf of all my family, I can only offer the most sincere and heartfelt thanks for your condolences and support.

They mean more to me than I can ever possibly express.

And to my darling Mama, as you begin your last great journey to join my dear late Papa, I want simply to say this: thank you.

Thank you for your love and devotion to our family and to the family of nations you have served so diligently all these years.

May ‘flights of angels sing thee to thy rest’, the statement added.

Putin Won’t Attend Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral 

Russian President Vladimir Putin is not planning on going to Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, his spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in his daily press briefing on Friday.

Although “Russians respected her for her wisdom,” Peskov said, Putin’s attendance at the Queen’s funeral “is not being considered”.

The PUNCH reports that eulogies from global leaders and leading personalities all over the world poured in for Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom’s longest reigning monarch, as she died at the age of 96 on Thursday.

She died peacefully at Balmoral Castle, her estate in the Scottish Highlands in the afternoon marking the end of an era in the United Kingdom.

Her death, which was announced by Buckingham Palace, attracted glowing tributes from global leaders, who described her in glowing terms.

The crown passes immediately to her son and heir Charles, who will officially be known as King Charles III.

Don't waist your time, Omo-Agege is Deltans Choice 2023_Gen. Vwaghie

Don't waist your time, Omo-Agege is Deltans Choice 2023_Gen. Vwaghie 

...... Urges other Delta guber candidates to withdraw their ambition for Omo-Agege

Warri _____ Leader and President of the Ex- Agitators forum for Agege 2023, Gen. Abraham Vwaghie aka Father 1, has called on other Gubernatorial Candidates in the forthcoming Delta State Gubernatorial Election not to waist their time as well as scarce resources to earlier drop their ambition in the interest of the state and support the Deputy Senate President and All Progressive Congress (APC) Gubernatorial Candidate, distinguished Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, the Obarisi of Urhobo Land, saying Omo-Agege is Deltans consensus candidate and the most qualified to Govern Delta State come 2023. 

The Ex- Agitator leader who made this known to the public on Monday in Sapele while addressing his followers, said the developmental stride of His Excellency Senator Ovie Omo-Agege as Senator Representing Delta Central has distinguished himself from other candidates as the most suitable to be Delta state Governor among others. 

Gen. Abraham Vwaghie Aka Father 1 opined that the time to show the people what you have done in the past to convince the people before electing you for another office is what the people desire to hear. 

" Show us your scorecard, tell us what you have done for your people, what you have done for your community before the people can give you their mandate or entrust their Vote on you". 

He however, called on all other candidates not to waist their time and money to drop their ambition for the general interest of the state, adding that without sentiment and selfishness, Deltans can testify that Omo- Agege has done excellently well in the present office he is holding and we as a people believe he will do better when given the opportunity to govern our dear State, Gen. Abraham stated.

Featured Article: Gesi's Day With Tompolo_By Ekanpou Enewaridideke

Featured Article: Gesi's Day With Tompolo_By Ekanpou Enewaridideke 

The world is the designated place of peaceful cohabitation where people do travel from one place to another from time to time in goal-pursuit and goal-actualisation but not without some financial constraints, preparation and capability. Yet there are people who are at liberty to travel without a single kobo spent because they are above the law and so can never be encumbered by any law made by man. They are called thoughts which everybody has and commands in abundance for wish-fulfillment in the secular space.   

Thoughts are therefore travellers that turn the mind into a river on which they go canoeing to every chosen part of their imaginative projections. Thoughts are highly developed spiritual beings that carry the magical capability to project themselves unto any space of imagination long before the actual visible projection begins. Gesi’s thoughts had long flown to Oporoza town in Gbaramatu Kingdom before the actual flight to that serene space began.

Gesi, a mentally alert, agile and sound S.S.S 1 student of Good Citizens College, Warri, had long lived with one vision without bowing to distractions. Between his two palms this vision was encased and cupped. A strange hollowness, emptiness and frailty he had often felt over the years while the vision lived with him without a space yielded for the vision to be actualised. The vision is to draw High Chief Tompolo, present a portrait to him and have a historically proud handshake with Tompolo wherever he is in the world – I mean High Chief Ekpemupolo Government in whose support Chief Boro Opudu stands diametrically opposed to any discordant voice raised as regards the pipeline surveillance contract recently awarded to Tompolo as it is a continuation of the tradition when it was given to other persons in the past depending on the final decision of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The vision of Gesi for Tompolo, the freedom/development activist recently given pipeline surveillance contract in the Niger Delta, is driven by a passion to tell Tompolo’s story artistically and occupy a space in the chronicles of the freedom activist called Tompolo. Gesi, the young fine artist who sees Leonardo da Vinci(1452-1519) and Bruce Obomeyoma Onobrakpeya(1932 till date) as models he would like to pattern his envisioned artistic life upon, also has a vision to have a handshake with Tompolo and tell his story from artistic perspective. At school and everywhere Tompolo’s name rang loud bell as a freedom/development activist whose vision it is to see the Niger Delta region transformed in a proportionate degree of responsiveness to its natural endowment – which is today reflected in the contractual opportunity given to Tompolo to secure all the pipelines in the Niger Delta and put an end to illegal oil bunkering and pave the way for increased crude oil output in Nigeria as a basis for the Federal Government of Nigeria to tackle the developmental challenges in the Niger Delta and beyond. It is this man whose story Gesi had heard much about right from J.S.S. 1 that he had developed a vision to draw and paint and meet physically for a historic handshake. 

To actualise his vision of having a handshake with Tompolo, Gesi got ready an artistic portrait of Tompolo. With the artistic portrait of Tompolo where he is beautifully drawn, a day to see Tompolo was fixed after contact. When the journey to Oporoza – the home of Tompolo – began on the chosen day, Gesi pushed forward some fears which revolved around the possibility of meeting Tompolo. To him, Tompolo had always been a host to dignitaries from Nigeria and beyond such as presidents, governors, ambassadors, ministers, senators, etc. Even with Tompolo’s assurance that he would be available, the boy turned a doubting Thomas because he felt he was Mr. Nobody compared to the stream of dignitaries coming to see Tompolo. With explanations piled upon explanations, Gesi’s fears were allayed to an extent and the actual journey to Tompolo's Serene and mystically inspiring abode in Oporoza accidentally began at a time the entire atmosphere was held captive by the aroma of the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tompolo over which some self-styled Amalgamated Arewa Youths cavilled at recently though promptly condemned and dismissed in unambiguous language as a corresponding rejoinder or repartee by a Coalition of Arewa Civil organisations in the North.

At twelve o’clock on the 14  of August 2022, Gesi was already in Oporoza town and as soon as he disembarked from the speedboat unto the soil of Oporoza town, a jeep was already waiting for Gesi. Having got into the waiting jeep, Gesi was chauffeured to the home of Tompolo. The artistic portrait was eventually presented to him, followed by that historic handshake long desired and sought by Gesi. Tompolo treated Gesi like an ambassador from a foreign country. Gesi’s joy was immeasurable and his inside full of untold stories woven around Tompolo. From time to time Gesi wondered if this was that Tompolo the freedom/development activist who was recently given pipeline surveillance contract by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The S.S.S 1 boy  called Gesi the fine artist was nonplussed by Tompolo’s simplicity,liveliness, imperturbability, calmness, friendliness and approachability  -  appreciable qualities Gesi never thought High Chief Tompolo was capable of displaying right before his very two eyes though the likes of Chief Boro Opudu and Timiebi Maika know that those are intrinsic qualities always associated with Tompolo.

That Tompolo was calm, lively, cheerful, free, friendly, accommodating and conversational gave Gesi the first shocker because his wild expectations were far from the actuality he saw on arrival. Again and again, Gesi doubted if this was actually the Tompolo he had heard of. He confessed that Tompolo was too friendly, free and calm for his liking. With the name Tompolo journeying across all the creeks and cities in the world, Gesi thought he would meet a fear-inspiring, inscrutable and complex personality who would wear a patronizing mien in the company of people. He was not too sure he would be privileged to see Tompolo that day; and when he eventually saw him, he expected to meet a very mighty, tall, grey-haired and heavily-bearded man with a protruding stomach but what he saw was a very simple man who made him feel at ease in every dimension. He was not awed by Tompolo’s look. ‘Is this the man called Tompolo?’ Gesi repeatedly asked in whispers away from the ears of Tompolo.

First on arrival in Oporoza after being chauffeured to Tompolo's residence, Gesi was treated to a variety of food from which he chose and ate his fill and when he was filled to the brim with his choice food like an overflown river bank  -    immediately blessed with instantaneous protruding stomach he had earlier imaginatively associated with Tompolo   -  Tompolo formally gave him a memorable welcome pleasantries. Gesi journeyed joyfully back to Warri after a memorable conversation with Tompolo as the last part of the visit. 

At one examination papers are endlessly thrown on earth. Some of these examination papers are purposely prepared and sealed by life to be given to life-candidates as phased tests for the candidates to progress to the peak of their careers. Sometimes these examination papers are prepared and set by the individual to enhance his progression to the envisioned path. So in life there are two categories of examination papers. Meeting Tompolo is an examination set and written by Gesi as an essential component of his growth vision on earth and it is among the most difficult examination papers he had to write and move to the next page of his incarnation on earth. And rather in a grand style Gesi wrote Tompolo examination paper as his incarnation-enhancer on earth emanating from his own envisioned creation and projection and passed creditably. Bravo, great Gesi the fine artist!

Conversational 

engagement with Gesi was not the last part of Tompolo’s stay with him. Tompolo whispered something into my ears about Gesi Ekanpou and heartily wished us safe journey back to Warri but because the intestines, entrails, of crocodile are tabooed to be cut open in the public, the last words of Tompolo to Gesi must not be revealed though the words revolved around Gesi’s transformation dream. 

However, back to Warri in the office of Dr. Paul Bebenimibo the Desopadec Commissioner, an artistic portrait was also presented to him by Gesi in recognition of Dr. Paul Bebenimibo’s philosophy of approachability and humility in the performance of his job as a commissioner. It was another memorable session with Dr. Paul Bebenimibo who volunteered himself as one of the designated canoes for Gesi's transformation vision through arts. 

For Gesi who eventually met Tompolo on 14 August 2022 and had historic handshake with him followed by an extended visit to Dr. Paul Bebeninbo, it was a memorable day for Gesi because one of his visions in life was actualised that day. For centuries the story of Tompolo will be told by both the young and the old because he does not discriminate between the young and the old, the small and the big, the rich and the poor as it was clearly demonstrated when Tompolo was met at last by Gesi. It is perhaps this uniqueness in Tompolo that Chief Boro Opudu, the Chairman of Delta State Waterways and Land Security Committee, holds the view that no voice of opposition should be raised at High Chief Ekpemupolo Government Oweizide (Tompolo) now that he has been given a pipeline surveillance contract in the Niger Delta because the man has the needed capacity to execute the contract to the economically beneficial admiration of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

BY EKANPOU ENEWARIDIDEKE,

Writes from Akparemogbene, Delta State.

Meet MC 'SEE ME LAFF', The Warri Born Comic Messiah of Niger Delta

Meet MC 'SEE ME LAFF', The Warri Born Comic Messiah of Niger Delta

Francis Tayor

Without flattery and mixing of words, the fresh Alfred Clement, popularly known as MC. 'SEE ME LAFF' is a young talent with vast knowledge and experience in the Master of Ceremony (MC) entertainment business based in Delta State, especially Warri and its environ.

He is addressed as the Comic Messiah of Niger Delta because merely seeing his facial expression cum physical appearance alone will ignite you into laughter as an individual without been forced to do so by a superior command in the Nigerian Armed Forces.

His boldness and command in the fluently use of english language, pidgin english, Urhobo and ljaw languages has made him stand tall amongst his contemporary colleagues in the stand up comedy as well as Master of Ceremony entertainment industry in Delta State, South-South Nigeria.

The most spectacular part of MC 'SEE ME LAFF' despite the status and comic talents embedded in him was that, he is very humble down to earth, humane, charitable, moderate in charges and above all, he have the fear of God at heart.

Whenever you engaged his services for your party, especially Birthday, Marriage, Child Dedication, House Warming, Burial, Launching, Religious Program, Church Crusade, Night Vigil, Naming Ceremony, Political Gathering etc, be rest assured that your invited special guests of honour would be respectively entertained to their maximum contentment.

He is a professional Master of Ceremony who hates the syndrome of bragging and disrespect. He is very careful and selective with the kind of words used at any public function. He never makes mockery of his guests (audience) at occasion in the guise of using them to crack jokes, thereby deliberately diminishing their personality before the public.

His brand of behind the microphone entertainment business is very peculiar and rare in our contemporary society because he respects the privacy and dignity of every individual putting the legal implications at the back of his mind while performing his comedy job.

He is loved by all and sundry, the young and old, male and female folks. Infact, he is the most favorite MC by all the Disk Jockey's (DJs), ljaw highlife owigiri musicians, Urhobo musicians, church GOs, pastors and school proprietor's in Warri and its environs because of his creativity and sense humor in the Master of Ceremony (MC) entertainment business.

The beauty about MC 'SEE ME LAFF' was that, he acknowledges and maximize time while handling the microphone in a function. He always considers the audience desire to catch fun at a ceremony thereby going straight to the most important part of the occasion without capitalizing on unecessary side talks.

The fair, light skin complexion MC 'SEE ME LAFF' hailed from Owahwa Community in Ughelli South LGA paternally, and Ayakoromo Community in Burutu LGA maternally both of Delta State.

He was born on the 15th of March, 1991 in Warri. Academically, he attended Ayakoromo Grammar School Ayakoromo, and thereafter gained admission into the prestigious Federal University of Benin (Uniben) in 2015 to study Mass Communication (Journalism) and graduated in 2019 with second class upper.

He ventured into the master of ceremony entertainment business back then in 2013 but fully committed his body and soul in the career after his graduation from the University in 2019.

So far so good, since 2019 to date, he has anchored more than one hundred (100) shows within and outside Delta State with excellent applaud and commentation from his undying admirers across the Niger Delta Region.

Hurry up to contact the professional services of MC 'SEE ME LAFF' for your occasions at an affordable engagement fees on:

07062288252 / 09016718537.

Courtesy:

Comrade Oyinbi Onduku, CEO/Publisher Niger Delta Mirror Ndm Newspaper Online.

Omatseye Condoles with Ogulagha King on the passing of his mother Amogunye

Omatseye Condoles with Ogulagha King on the passing of his mother Amogunye 

Warri _____ The Commodore of Hope and New Nigerian People's Party (NNPP) candidate for Senate in the Delta South Senatorial District, Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (Rtd) has condoled His Royal Majesty, Elder Capt. King Joseph I. Timiyan JP, PhD,  The Torububou 1,  Agbonu, the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, on the demise of his mother, Chief (Mrs.) Mama Amogunye Timiyan who died on Tuesday, 30th of August, 2022 after a brief illness.

In a condolence letter, the NNPP candidate for Delta South Senate expressed his heartfelt condolences as he is pained by the news of mama's passing. He said, "I received the news of the sudden passing of your beloved mother, Chief (Mrs.) Mama Amogunye Timiyan, as a rude shock. This is particularly painful losing the mother of the Ogulagha Kingdom at this time as I didnt have the opportunity to meet with her directly. She would no doubt be sorely missed. While expressing my deep commiseration occasioned by this sad occurence, I would encourage us to take consolation in the fact that she lived a good life and touched lives in a unique way. This has been attested to by many within this short space of time as the news broke. Thus, beyond the mourning, we should brace up to appreciate God Almighty for Mama's impactful life especially in giving us an amiable and influential King as you".

He further expressed his grief on the sad occurrence and said that Mama's death, no doubt has left behind a vacuum which will be difficult to fill.

He concluded his condolence letter with a prayer that "the Almighty God grants you, the entire Royal Family and Ogulagha Kingdom, the fortitude to bear this loss and stay strong even at this period of grief, Amen. Please accept my heartfelt condolences".