IYC kicks Against Scraping of N/Delta Ministry, Vows to Resist FG with Any Legal Means

IYC kicks Against Scraping of N/Delta Ministry, Vows to Resist FG with Any Legal Means 

...... As Amb. Binebai calls on FG, IOCs to prioritize N'Delta Development for equity, fairness, justice and peace to reign in the country 

Francis Tayor

Warri _______ The ljaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, the umbrella body accomodating ljaw youths spread all over the world, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led federal government of Nigeria to prioritize the speedy development of the Niger Delta ljaw region as well as the Multi-national oil companies operating in the Niger Delta to as a matter of urgency relocate its operational headquarters to the region for the sake of equity, fairness, justice and peace to reign in the country.

The ljaw Youth Council in a Press Briefing held in Warri on Friday 18th August, 2023, organized by the National Spokesman of Council, Amb. Princewill Yerin Binebai in company with the Speaker of IYC Mobile Parliament, Rt. Hon. Bob Collins lgetei and the various Clan Chairmen of IYC Western Zone also called on the Nigerian government for justice over the recent gruesome murder of prospective ljaw son, Mr. Peterside Alafuro by a trigger happy Nigeria police officer in Rivers State.

Amb. Binebai bitterly cautioned Nigerian military against the unprofessional, reckless and unlawful incessant invasion of ljaw communities at every slightest opportunity, noting that Ijaw youths will henceforth use any means justifiable by law to stiffly resist any further attempt by the Nigerian government to maltreat ljaw people in the country.

He warned that any attempt by the Tinubu led federal government to scrap any ministry or commission that has to do with the Niger Delta would be strongly resisted with the last drop of their blood, stressing that ljaw youths mean what they are saying if the reverse is the case of the rumor flying on air.

Amb. Binebai further urged president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release reasonable funds for the smooth operation of the all important Nigeria Maritime University (NMU) Okerenkoko in Delta State, and to quickly collaborate with the National Assembly to facilitate the speedy passage of the bill establishing the higher institution into law.

Finally, Binebai reiterated that ljaw Youth Council will embrace friends of ljaw people in the Nigerian State and as well strongly resist foes of ljaw nation by any means justifiable by the law of the land whenever the need arises.

However, read below full details of the Press Statement.

A Press Briefing Held On This 18th Day Of August 2023 At Warri By The Spokesman Of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Amb. Binebai Yerin Princewill  On The  Worrisome State Of Things In The Nigerian State.

1. I bring greetings from the National President of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri and members of the 9th NEC. 

2. This press briefing is holding today to address key issues bedeviling the Ijaw nation in the Nigerian state as well as informing our dear and respectable leaders on the path Council will be towing in the next three years. 

3. As we are aware of, the entire Ijaw Youths across Delta, Edo, Bayelsa, Ondo, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Imo States, Lagos and Abuja chapters, together with other leaders of Ijaw nation  gathered at the Gabriel Okara cultural centre in Yenagoa on Saturday the 22nd of July 2023 to produce the 9th leadership of council.

4. It is on this premise that the 9th NEC led by Jonathan Lokpobiri have specially taken interest on the unity of Ijaw Nation. Council as a revolutionary body established to advance the interest and progress of Ijaw nation,  we will continue to be apolitical and will never be seen as a political appendage to a group or persons in line with the ideals of the founding fathers of council. 

5. Council is well aware that the Ijaw people in the Niger Delta region, despite contributing towards the economic and political well-being of the country, the Ijaw people have  not truly been given their fair share in the resources that are produced from their communities. 

6. IYC will continue to prioritise the unity of Ijaw nation for in unity lies our strength hence Prof. Dime, pioneer President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC ) had posited in 1992 at Arogbo in Ondo state that "If Spiders Web Can Unite, They Can Tie Up A Lion " . The unity of Ijaw is important and our march for a better Ijaw nation. 

7. While our thank you cum familiarisation visits to critical stakeholders across Ijaw nation will continue, we want to use this opportunity to thank our leaders and fathers who have opened their doors for us and have given us their blessings to succeed. The 9th NEC have come to add value and will never compromise the Ijaw struggle for anything. 

8. Today, the issues of resource control and self determination which the Kaiama declaration stands for, a declaration that gave birth to the IYC is a matter that Council will continue to pursue, we want to heavily participate in the resources that are extracted from our lands. Never will the Ijaw people beg to get peanuts from their own wealth. 

9. While the Ijaw people will continue to be peaceful and will always embrace one Nigeria, we must sound it clearly that our continued guarantee of peace in Nigeria should be laced with justice, fairness,  equity and political inclusion. It is very sad to note that almost everything that has come to the Niger Delta, particularly to the Ijaw people are all products of agitation and struggle. Nothing has ever been given to the Ijaw people freely. 

10. Henceforth, council will not tolerate and accept the incessant Invasion of Ijaw communities at every slightest opportunity by the Nigerian military. The Ijaw people should not be treated as strangers in this country, people must learn to respect them as critical stakeholders in this country. 

11. Council will not rest until justice is done for the gruesome murder of Peterside Alafuro, an Ijaw from Rivers state that was murdered by a trigger happy police officer in Rivers State, we are calling for justice, we will not allow this evil to be swept under the carpet.

12. Going forward, the Ijaw Youth Council will embrace friends of the Ijaw people in the Nigerian state and will also resist foes of our region and the Ijaw people in particular. Our development and progress will be at the front burner as we engage with critical stakeholders in Nigeria to negotiate a better deal for our people. Never will the Ijaws take the back seat.

13. We are calling on the multinational oil companies to prepare towards relocating their headquarters back to the Niger Delta region that the oil and gas is being milked from. You cannot be drilling and exporting oil from our soil and paying royalty to other state (s). 

14. Any attempt to scrap any ministry or commission that has to do with the Niger Delta will be resisted with the last drop of our blood. This is not a threat but a statement that will become a reality should the reverse becomes the case. 

15. The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) is stating that the bill for the establishment of our precious Nigeria Maritime University, (NMU) Okerenkoko in Delta State has suffered too much legislative hiccups, never have we seen anywhere in the world how a school of such will struggle so hard for survival, the Federal Government of Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu must quickly in collaboration with the National Assembly see to the passage of the bill. 

16. The floating dock originally designed for Okerenkoko as a complementary gesture for the Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko must without delay be relocated back to Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. 

17. The PIA provides for 30% from NNPCL profit for oil exploration in frontier basin which are within states in the northern region. While it makes provision for only a paltry 3% operational expenditure for the development of Niger Delta oil bearing communities. This is a monumental imbalance that has given some form of legitimacy by the government of Nigeria to a people that are contributing nothing compared to those that the resources are coming from. On this note, the IYC will constitute a legal team that will critically look at the rationale behind this ugly trend before seeking a proper means of redress through the options available to us as Niger Delta people

18. Finally, we will continue to remain humble and indebted to the Ijaw people. Council will be resolute in pursuing a better and progressive Ijaw nation.

Long Live IYC !

Long live Ijaw Nation !!

Long Live Federal Republic of Nigeria !!!.

Yerin and Joy Set to Exchange Marital Vow on August 12, in Warri

Yerin and Joy Set to Exchange Marital Vow on August 12, in Warri 

...... Invite friends and well wishers as Gen. Best May Jfred sets to perform at the reception 

Warri ____ Preparation is on top gear as Mr. Brifinikeyerin Joel Angodideke, popularly known as 'General'  warm up to perform marital obligation in accordance to the ljaw tradition and culture to his Ofunama born heartbeat of Egbema kingdom, Miss Joy Debor on the 12th August, 2023 in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State.

According to the marriage invitation card details, said:  

" The families of Late Mr. Lawrence Elijah Debor of Aghoro Quarters, Ofunama Community in Ovia South West LGA of Edo State, and Late Michael S. Angodideke of Ombutua-Owei Quarters of Ayakoromo Community in Burutu LGA, both of Delta State cordially request your presence to the Traditional Marriage Ceremony of their children, Miss Joy Debor and Mr. Yerin Joel Angodideke on Saturday 12th August, 2023.

Venue of dowry payment is at No, 6 Origbo Drive Kotokoto Layout, Udu LGA, Delta State.

Time:  9:AM Prompt.

Reception follows immediately at Yins Hotel, Apala Road, Warri South LGA, Delta State.

Music to be supplied by Gen. Best May Jfred and his Giant Star Band of Africa."

Meanwhile, it will interest you to note that the Groom, Mr. Yerin Angodideke was former Special Assistant (SA) on Political Matters to the immediate past governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa. He is currently a private intelligence security guard to former member Delta State House of Assembly Burutu North Constituency, Hon. Chief. Dan Yingi.

However, the couple used this medium to specially invite their loved ones, friends, well wishers and the general public to join them celebrate on their day of joy, stressing that there is variety of foods and assorted drinks for  merriment, the statement added.

Ijaw Reps in DESOPADEC meets Ijaw Traditional Rulers, calls for Synergy

Ijaw Reps in DESOPADEC meets Ijaw Traditional Rulers, calls for Synergy 

Warri _____ Following the inauguration of the new Board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, the Executive Director of Social Services, Chief Favour Izoukumor and Commissioner representing Ijaw Nationality, Hon. Spencer Okubo Okpoye, have paid a familiarization visited to the Ijaw Traditional Rulers' Council in Warri on the 8th August, 2023.

According to the board members, the visit was to familiarize with the Ijaw Traditional Rulers' Council led by His Royal Majesty, Elder Capt. Joseph I. Timiyan, the Ebenanawei of Ogulagha Kingdom.

However, the board conveyed its heartfelt appreciation to Ijaw Forum of Traditional Rulers for its unalloyed support towards the electoral victory of the governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori in the 2023 governorship election.

The executive director, Izoukumor and the Ijaw commissioner, Okpoye seek for unity and working collaboration of stakeholders for effective performance of the commission.

The executive director of social services, chief Izoukumor while responding to questions on payment of contractors of the commission stated, "Of course all of us know that paucity of fund is not only synonymous to DESOPADEC interventionist agency and that is why we are praying that Delta State should have more 13 percent derivation and that can only be possible with unhindered productions of crude oil from various oil producing communities. 

He said, "To my best of knowledge the commission has tried, though am aware that it is not enough, not that the commission is not paying contractors at all. Our approach by God grace, we will try our best to see that payment of contractors will be prioritised because if contractors are not encouraged by payment, the execution of contract  which is the primary mandate of the commission will be defeated. So we will do everything to see that once funds are available we will prioritise payment of contractors".

The Ijaw representatives in the DESOPADEC board,  Izoukumor and Okpoye commended the Royal Fathers for their immense contributions toward the development of Ijaw Nation in Delta, adding that their contributions birthed interventionist agencies like DESOPADEC, NDDC and others at the regional level.

In the address of the ED – Social Services DESOPADEC and Commissioner, Ijaw Nationality had pledged their loyalty and readiness to work in synergy with the traditional rulers and others with  laudable ideas that would help build capacity in the commission.

The board further seek royal blessings and advice to help them discharge their duties effectively while in office.

In response,  the Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum chaired by HRM Elder Capt. Joseph I. Timiyan, The Ebenanawei of Ogulagha Kingdom, HRM ST Luke – Kalanama Viii, The Pere of Akugbene-Mein Kingdom, Vice Chairman, Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum and other traditional rulers also commended the Ijaw representatives for the timely visit.

The traditional rulers urged the Ijaw representatives to go round in consultation with leaders of mandate areas on the kind of infrastructures the people may need before awarding projects that may not most crucial to such communities.

Meanwhile, the royal fathers stressed on the need for awarding contracts to capable contractors and proper monitoring of projects to the stage of completion.

The statement reads, "this appeal is as a result of the too many abandoned projects in the oil producing communities with reasons not too far from negligence on the part of the commission in questioning and monitoring of contractors or issues of funding.

The Ijaw traditional rulers called for regular interface as to build confidence and address salient issues of the development of Ijaw Nation, regarding the oil producing communities in Delta State.

The Ijaw nationality commissioner Okpoye who gave vote of thanks, pledged to provide the best services to the mandate areas and stakeholders, leaders and traditional rulers.

The traditional rulers who were present at the visit were, HRM, Elder (Capt.) Joseph Timiyan , PhD.

The Ebenana-owei of Ogulagha Kingdom and Chiarman, Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum, HRM. Pere S.P Luke Kalanama VIII – The Pere of Akugbene Mein- Kingdom – 1st Vice Chairman, Delta State Traditional Rulers Council,  HRM – Pere Charles Ayemibotu – OFR – Paramount Ruler and Pere, Seimbiri Kingdom, HRM Couple Oromoni Mobene II – Pere Amakoso of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, HRM Johnbull Polokowei, Ongolo 1st – Pere of Ogbolubiri Kingdom.

Others were, HRM , Jackson Foubiriowei Angalabiri Egbain II – The Ebenana-owei of Kunbowei Kingdom, HRM, Dr. Ekioemi Oweiagbe – The Ebenana-owei of Oporomo Kingdom, HRM , Pere (Amb) Meshack E.A Ubabiri – The Agadagba of Egbema Kingdom, Bini Pere IV, HRM. Dr. Danladi Owuopere, Agulu 1st

Ebenana-owei of Tariki Kingdom and HRM (Barr). Erebulu Aduo III – The Pere of Kabowei Kingdom – Secretary, Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum and other leaders and traditional chiefs too numerous to mention.

Jonathan condoles with family of former Bayelsa chief judge, late Abiri

Jonathan condoles with family of former Bayelsa chief judge, late Abiri

Yenagoa _____ Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR has commiserated with the family of the immediate-past Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Hon. Kate Abiri, who passed away at the age of 65, on Thursday, August 3, 2023, after a brief illness.

The former president of Nigeria who was at the residence of the late Chief Judge on Friday, August 4, 2023, in Yenagoa, the state capital, showered praises on the deceased for her stance in upholding justice without compromising ethical standards of her profession.

Ex-President Jonathan, who made a post of his visit to the bereaved family of the deceased on his official social media handles, noted that the death of the deceased is a big loss to the family, to Bayelsa State, and to her legal profession. 

Part of his condolence message reads: "Justice Abiri was a jurist with an enviable track record of honesty, integrity and steadfastness in the pursuit of truth and justice.

"She was an incorruptible judge, a symbol of courage, hope and inspiration to many across the country.

"As a member of the bench, she was a dedicated servant in the temple of justice, known for her piety and total commitment to upholding the rule of law.

"Her death is a big loss to  her family, Bayelsa and members of the legal profession. I urge them to find solace in her notable strides and the fulling life that she lived.

"She will be missed by many Nigerians across the country; I pray that God grants all the bereaved the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss," GEJ prayed.

The late CJ Abiri, who was the first female chief judge in Nigeria’s history to swear-in the highest number of state chief executives even beyond her state, was appointed chief judge by former Governor Timipre Sylva in 2008 after a protracted battle, led by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yenagoa branch, and retired from the state judiciary on 13 January, 2023, after serving as chief judge for 15 years and clocking the mandatory retirement age of 65.

Tantita Releases Press Statement on MT PRAISEL Vessel lntercepted

Tantita Releases Press Statement on MT PRAISEL Vessel lntercepted 

 

PRESS RELEASE BY TANTITA SECURITY SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED:

On the 3rd of August 2023, news of a vessel the MT PRAISEL intercepted by Tantita broke on a news channel, while investigation were still ongoing, contrary to our corporate practices as would be noted, no official statement from Tantita or any of her directors or top management accompanied the

news story.

While Tantita was investigating the source of the news, on the 4th of August 2023, Naval Headquarters issued a press statement.

We at Tantita have continued our investigation undeterred by press reports, careful not to jeopardize our investigations while conscious of our responsibilities to the public.

The fight against oil theft has been grueling but successful in the last one year and the biggest secret of that success is the extent of collaboration between the community based private surveillance companies particularly, TANTITA and the Government Security Agencies.

Therefore, this is to affirm the partnership with hundreds and thousands of Government Security Agents, officers and men of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps as well as the intelligence agencies who have put their lives at risk in the service of the nation.

For example, barely three weeks ago there was an ambush by oil thieves along the Ahoada axis of

Rivers State where private surveillance personnel and GSAs came under deadly fire and a Nigerian

Army soldier paid the ultimate price, amidst frantic efforts by our private security operations to rush him to medical care. This goes to show the close working relationship between private surveillance operatives and the security agencies.

However on the 1st of August 2023, Tantita received credible intelligence that a vessel which had obtained NMDPRA approval to deliver HPFO from Koko to LAGOS OFFSHORE would be proceeding in the opposite direction. On the 2nd of August 2023 Tantita operatives approached the MT PRAISEL as it made its way through a creek in Delta State off Benin River. On board the vessel were naval personnel, while the Tantita inspection crew included officers and men from the Operation Delta Safe (the inter service task force for fighting crude oil theft, amongst other things in the Niger delta).

The intelligence suggested that the vessel ought to be sailing to Lagos, but the Master of the vessel indicated he was sailing to Bonny.

Tantita requested for the naval clearance and the documentation showed by the Master of the vessel indicated Koko as port of discharge for storage only, there was nothing indicating Bonny as port of discharge in that document. In line with standard procedure, Tantita requested for further clarification from the crew as to the discrepancy between NMDPRA

permit and the naval clearance and permission to take samples of cargo on board. Understandably,

this infuriated the naval personnel on board who requested Tantita personnel to immediately disembark from the vessel. Tantita had no option but to escalate the issue to higher authorities who mandated that the vessel be anchored off Escravos roads for further investigation.

Tantita dispatched her personnel to collect samples from the vessel on the 3rd of August 2023.

Those present at the Dme of collection on the 3rd of August 2023 were the Nigerian Navy, Tantita and the NSCDC. Tantita personnel were still on board the vessel collecting samples when the news broke in the media.

The following day Tantita woke up to the Naval Headquarters’ press statement which appears to indicate that the NMDPRA gave approval to the MT PRAISEL to proceed to Bonny for discharge. We are yet to see that documentation, and as we noted above the Nigerian Navy clearance we saw did not also state Bonny as port of discharge. There are many vessels plying this area but Tantita does not board them, intelligence has to be credible.

In the circumstances, there were reasonable grounds to be suspicious of the movement of MT PRAISEL in the opposite direction from the NMDPRA clearance seen. Contrary to the Naval Headquarters’ press release on the issue of who was present on Thursday the 3rd of August 2023, it was on Friday the 4th of August 2023 that a staff of NMDPRA first came on board to take samples from the cargo holds for laboratory analysis.

While it is our honest belief that the Naval Headquarters’ press statement was actuated by the best moves, clearly there are questions which beg for answers. For example, why is NMDPRA approved port of discharge (Lagos Offshore) different from the Navy clearance (Koko as storage) and why are both different from the port of discharge indicated in the Naval press statement (Bonny)?

In the course of several joint meetngs we have consistently asked for a single clearing house for all approvals so that each agency of government can see what the other is approving/has approved.

We are all aware that unscrupulous elements can take advantage of existng gaps in procedures to clandestinely transport and sell stolen crude and illegally refined products. For example, a truck can load legitimate products at a licensed depot and pass on its papers and license plates to another truck carrying illegal products at a side road and if we rely on the papers alone the illegal cargo with the legitimate papers would beat the system. Same for motor tanker vessels.

At Tantita, it is our resolve that we will not allow a situation where the small fish is chased out of the illegal business only for the big fish to remain in business. A single 10 tonner vessel will do more damage to our economy in a single voyage than 1000 dugout canoes carrying jerrycans. And while the illegality with the dugout canoe is a crime of need, the illegality with the 10 tonner vessel is a crime of greed. Please find attached,

(1) NMDPRA Approval

(2) Naval Clearance.

SIGNED MANAGEMENT

TANTITA SECURITY SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED

Hon. Godwin celebrates Omo-Agege at 60, calls him a leader per excellence

Hon. Godwin celebrates Omo-Agege at 60, calls him a leader per excellence

According to the Tunteri-owei elect of Ngbilebiri Mein Kingdom, Burutu LGA Delta State, Hon. Chief. Godwin Masah said:

" His Excellency,  Senator Ovie Omo-Agege is an embodiment of the sum total of the wishes and aspirations of Deltans as regards leadership and good governance.

The Orogun born politician cum legal icon is the Future Deltans await.

The Renewed Hope of a forlorn Delta State. He is the bridge between the old and the new era.

The Mentorship tactician of the New political era of Delta State. He is indeed the new tsunamic wave of the APC sweeping through Delta State.

Because of his performance as a Senator, his capacity and political sagacity APC today has become the political bride in Delta State.

A leader per excellence and a promise keeper. He is the Recipe for the politically oppressed in Delta State.

Your Excellency, Sen. Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege sir, I add my voice to so many others and to join the host of Heaven to acknowledge, appreciate and celebrate you for your infallible imprint in the annals of history with your selfless services to mankind and for the many lives you have impacted and raised positively.

Today I’m highly honoured and privileged to be a part of your history as you clock 60 and to also congratulate you in advance for you are the Man destined to give Deltans a Néw lease of Life and the stolen Mandate will surely Return. Happy birthday sir.

Signed:

Hon. Godwin Masah,

Chairman Ijaw National Congress (INC) Ngbilebiri Mein Clan/ The Pere Tunteriowei-Elect of

Ngbilebiri Mein Kingdom.

Just-ln: Tantita security intercepts vessel with suspected stolen crude in Delta

Just-ln: Tantita security intercepts vessel with suspected stolen crude in Delta 

      

Warri _____ Operatives of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has intercepted a vessel carrying suspected stolen crude in the waters of Delta State.

The interception happened on Wednesday while the 1, 117 tons vessel carrying about 8,100 barrels of crude, was being escorted by some naval officers.

Tanita Security outfit is a private security company owned by Government Ekpemupolo, popularly called Tompolo, an ex-Niger Delta agitator who recently got a contract from the Federal Government to protect oil pipelines.

Operatives of the Tanita Security say the vessel, tagged MT Praisel, was flying a Togolese flag and was being escorted by a Navy boat led by a senior naval commander.

The Tanita operatives said they were met with resistance from the navy boat escorting the vessel and that the naval commander threatened to deal decisively with them. But the private operatives said they refused to back down.

But they eventually contacted the National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and the Chief of Naval Staff Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla who authorised them to inspect the vessel.

Upon entrance into the ship, the security company says they noticed that the vessel was authorised to carry products by the navy but did not have any approvals from Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the authority responsible for the regulation of the midstream and downstream petroleum operations in Nigeria, for this said voyage.

The incident comes on the heels of the outcry by the Federal Government that the illegal trade of stolen crude oil inflicts significant economic losses on Nigeria to the tune of N2.3 trillion in 12 months.

It is a loss experts say could impact up to 25% of the nation’s crude oil production. The recent removal of the petrol subsidy has caused nationwide demonstrations by workers’ unions.

Recently, another ex-Niger Delta agitator Asari Dokubo told journalists at the State House after meeting with President Bola Tinubu that some corrupt military officers are involved in the stealing of Nigeria’s crude.

King Pereama appreciate ljaw nation, Dumatun-Ogbo on late Ebizimo Anniversary

King Pereama appreciate ljaw nation, Dumatun-Ogbo on late Ebizimo Anniversary

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa_____ Numupere ll of lzon-lbe owigiri highlife music, King Pereama Freetown JP, has expressed gratitude to ljaw nation and the Dumatun-Ogbo of lzon-lbe on the occasion of the successful hosting of the 9th Anniversary of late King (Dr.) Robert Ebizimor of blessed memory at Angalabiri Community on the 31st of July, 2023.

King Pereama in a statement released on Wednesday at Yenagoa, specially appreciated everyone who spent time and resources to honour the fallen music lroko, late King Robert Ebizimor after Nine years in death.

He said the legacies left behind by late. King Dr. Robert Ebizimor positively affects the lives of every ljaw musician in particular, and ljaw nation at large, adding that such is the enigma of our departed father and hero in the ljaw owigiri highlife music entertainment industry. 

 

King Pereama particularly thanked Angalabiri Community and the immediate family of late King Robert Ebizimor for providing enabling environment. 

He further appreciated members of the Dumatun-Ogbo of lzon-lbe, especially

King Pius Fezena

Alabini

Kelvin Duduku

Capt. Ebis Sibe

king Allen Alabor

Sir Chief Abraham Young

Commander Tika Bebekala

Triple Chief Kennedy Duduku

Alfred lzon-ebi Jking 

Ferebon aka king pikin

Capt. Abel Igunisuobai

King Karinto Fokite

Eyoro-Ere

Mr Power

Eniye Egole

FC Story Teller and everyone who sacrifice their time to graced the occasion. 

He pray God in His infinite mercies to bless, protect and keep everyone till the next celebration in Jesus Mighty name, Amen, the statement added.

N/Delta freedom fighter, Sunny Clark is dead, to be buried August 4, in Delta

N/Delta freedom fighter, Sunny Clark is dead, to be buried August 4, in Delta

By Cletus Opukeme

Warri _____ A renowned Niger Delta ex-agitator, Commander Sunny Clark is confirmed dead.

In a brief statement by the pioneer National President of the Meinbutus and also an ex-war lord, Comrade Ebis Moni, said '' Today is a sad day for Ijaw nation, INC, IYC and the Meinbutus as one of our hero, Commander Sunny Clark is dead. He died on 23rd July, 2023 after a brief illness in a private hospital in Warri. We missed him so much as his  contributions towards the progress and development of Niger Delta region and Ijaw nation is unforgettable.

"Late Commander Sunny Clark was among the Ijaw warriors who fought and brought about the establishment of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Niger Delta Ministry (NDM), l ex-president Jonathan Goodluck presidency and a lot more which hundreds of Ijaw youths laid down their lives and communities bombed during gun battle with federal troops. That late Sunny Clark was a hero'' he eulogized.

Sunny Clark was the pioneer spokesman of Meinbutus, a armed group that initiated the armed struggle of Niger Delta Emancipation in Niger Delta in the late 90s after the era of Late Isaac Boro. He hailed from Enekorogha community in Burutu LGA of Delta state, untill his death, he was survived by a wife and children.

According to the statement, late ex-commander Sunny Clark will be given final heroic burial rites in his home town on the 4th of August, 2023 in grand style with all honours and rituals of a former Ijaw warrior.

Mulade Hails Gov. Oborevwori for Teachers Recruitment approval

Mulade Hails Gov. Oborevwori for Teachers Recruitment Order

........ Calls for special attention to rural/riverine areas

Warri______ Following the recent approval given by the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori for recruitment of teachers, health workers and others into the state’s civil service, a foremost Delta state born human and development advocate, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, has commended the decision of the governor as “a right step in the right direction” while also appealing for special attention to rural areas, especially the riverine communities of the state.

Chief Mulade, who is the Ibe Sorimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in the Warri South-West Local Government Area of the state, made this known on Friday, July 29, 2023, to news men during a chat over the development.

In his words, he said “I want to sincerely commend the executive governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for creating the avenue for employment, which is one of the right steps in the right direction. Asides creating jobs, investing in education is key and one of the best ways to bring development to any society and the governor has shown his commitment to the educational sector through this action, which is very commendable.”

However, the renowned peace ambassador, strongly appeal to those in authorities, "especially the ministry of education and the committees that will be saddled with the responsibilities of executing the decision of the governor to be fair to all qualified Deltans."

He added further that, "The order given by the governor for employment should not be used as a political compensation, neither should it be on ethnic basis, nor constituency project. Rather, it should be done transparently, openly and fairly to all interested Deltans as it dwells on the local government areas according to their needs."

On the area of employment to be based on the needs of local government, Chief Mulade, who is also the National Coordinator of the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, noted that the rural and riverine areas of the state are really lacking teachers because of the nature of the terrain, and so special attention should be paid to the affected areas, not only in recruiting more teachers there but modalities should be worked out for additional incentive to encourage them for the huge cost of living and transportation in the riverine areas.

“A special attention should be paid to rural areas of the state, especially riverine communities that have been shortchanged from this engagement process. Now that this opportunity has come, we want to strongly appeal that a special attention should be given, particularly to the riverine area that have been starved of teachers," Chief Mulade counseled.

Speaking further he said, “I also urge the people in the rural and riverine areas to apply for this employment opportunity given by our amiable Governor as they are more conversant with the nature of the riverine environment."

Furthermore, the  Environmentalist appeal "to the state government because of the terrain in the rural and riverine areas, that a special incentive should be earmarked to encourage the people in those areas in order to cushion the high level of cost, because that is the only thing that will help and encourage people to take up such engagement."

Thanksgiving: Aguariavwodo appreciate Sheriff, Otuaro, Guwor, others for celebrating with him

Thanksgiving: Aguariavwodo appreciate Sheriff, Otuaro, Guwor, others for celebrating with him

......As Gov. Oborevwori describes Aguariavwodo as a rare gem, prophet who predicted his governorship in 10yrs ago

Francis Tayor

Warri _____ The Senior Political Adviser (SPA) Delta State, distinguished Senator Sir. Emmanuel Edesiri Aguariavwodo, has extended his heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the Delta State Government, especially His Excellency, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of the State, the immediate past Deputy Governor of the State, His Excellency, Barr. Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, the speaker Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dennis Emomotimi Guwor, his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo, State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief. Kingsley Esiso, Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi and former Minister of lnformation, Prof. Sam Oyovbaire for the honour and joining him to thank God for his recent appointment.

He made the appreciation on Sunday 30th July, 2023 at Okpare-Olomu in Ughelli South LGA, during the reception party immediately after the Thanksgiving Church Service held at the All Saints Cathedral, Ughelli.

Senator Aguariavwodo further appreciated the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon Johnson Erijo; Senior Political Adviser to the Governor, Hon. Funkekeme Solomon; Special Adviser on Transportation, Olorogun Jaro Egbo; Chairman Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, Hon. Solomon Ighrakpata; Managing Director DESOPADEC, Chief Festus Ochonogor; members of the State House of Assembly, Commissioner designates, Local Government Council Chairmen, traditional rulers and other  dignitaries too numerous to mention, praying God to cause people to honour and celebrate with them when the need arises, the statement added.

While eulogizing the personality of senator Aguariavwodo, the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has described Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo as a rare gem and a prophet who prophesied his governorship dream in one decade ago.

Oborevwori noted that the celebrant, Aguariavwodo prophesied to him he could run for Governor when he buried his mother in Osubi.

“Senator Aguariavwodo is someone I knew many years ago, and sometimes there are things you say and it will come to pass.

“When I was burying my mother at Osubi Trade Fair complex some years ago, he came and saw the crowd and he said with this crowd you are qualified to contest for Governor.

“He said it over ten years ago in 2013 and that prophesy has come to pass. So when he decided to support me, it is because God wants to fulfil what he has said.”

Oborevwori described Senator Aguariavwodo as a rare gem, who had the opportunity of serving both in the Green and Red Chambers of the National Assembly.

“Not many politicians have the privilege of serving in the Red Chamber and also in the Green Chamber and decided to come down to his State to serve.

“Senator Aguariavwodo belongs to that rare elite group. I congratulate you on this appointment because you are a very humble and respected man and it is my prayer that God will grant you the wisdom to succeed in your new role.”

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The Governor frowned at the protest by Ewu Community over appointments to the kingdom, noting that appointments were at the discretion of the Governor.

He urged Deltans to join hands with his administration to consolidate the tempo of sustainable development in the State.

He emphasises that some people who are desirous of securing political appointments in his administration may have taken his name to many altars for prayers, adding however, that he was also praying to God for divine direction in giving appointments to people.

“Ughelli South has gotten a Senior Political Adviser, Executive Director DESOPADEC and Commissioner. After giving you a project of over N20bn, you are still coming to protest?

“As Governor, my local government has gotten just one appointment which is the Commissioner-designate because I have promised Deltans I want to be Governor for all,” he stated.

He appreciated Archbishop Cyril Odutemu and the church for their support during the elections and called for continuous prayers for his administration to succeed.

Earlier in his sermon, Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Bendel and Bishop of Ughelli Diocese (Anglican Communion), The Most Rev’d Cyril Odutemu in his sermon titled “Be strong in the Lord,” said Christians were confronted with several spiritual warfares and charged leaders to be strong “as leadership is a constant struggle to get things right in the interest of the people.”

The Cleric said leaders must demonstrate strength and uncommon courage in the face of daunting challenges.

“Whatever you do in offering advice to the Governor, you should be adequately guided by the truth; don’t allow your garment of righteousness to be stained,” the highly celebrated Anglican cleric said, even as he urged the Governor to keep to his promises and to always stick to the truth.

The thanksgiving service was attended by the immediate past Deputy Governor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor; his Deputy, Rt Hon. Arthur Akpowowo; State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Kingsley Esiso; Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi and former Minister of Information, Professor Sam Oyovbaire.

Others were: Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon Johnson Erijo; Senior Political Adviser to the Governor, Hon. Funkekeme Solomon; Special Adviser on Transportation, Olorogun Jaro Egbo; Chairman Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, Hon. Solomon Ighrakpata; Managing Director DESOPADEC, Chief Festus Ochonogor; members of the State House of Assembly, Commissioner designates, Local Government Council Chairmen, traditional rulers and other dignitaries.

NaijaLiveTV publisher, Onitsha sets to marry 26 August, in Bayelsa

...... Releases pre-wedding photos with beautiful bride in a fishing caneo

Yenagoa ______ Bayelsa-based Journalist and Founder of NaijaLiveTV in Yenagoa, Mr. Saint Miepamo Onitsha, and his heartthrob, Miss Happiness Francis, have released their culture-inspired pre-wedding photos in a canoe showcasing the rich traditional occupation of the Ijaw people.

Onitsha and Happiness will be tying the knot on Saturday, August 26, 2023 in Yenagoa.

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Late King Ebizimo 9th Anniversary holds Tomorrow at Angalabiri Community

Late King Ebizimo 9th Anniversary holds Tomorrow at Angalabiri Community 

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa_____ This year's edition of the remembrance Anniversary of the fallen ljaw Owigiri Highlife Music Maestro, the Numu- Pere 1 of lzon-lbe, late (Dr). King Robert Ebizimo, has been announced.

According to the convener, King Pereama Freetown JP, Numupere ll of lzon-lbe noted that this year's edition is scheduled to hold on Monday 31st July, 2023 at Angalabiri Community in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

In a statement released on sunday at Yenagoa, King Pereama Freetown expressed that late King Ebizimo was a mentor to all ljaw performing owigiri highlife musicians across the Niger Delta. He said King Robert contributions to protect and project the ljaw culture, language and heritage cannot be overemphasized.

He reiterated that King Robert Ebizimo worths this annual celebration because he had created an indelible impact in the lives of every average ljaw man through the lyrics of his philosophical songs.

Pereama emphasized that the late ljaw music taliban was a man who literally transformed ljaw owigiri highlife music to the present appreciable standard in ljaw land and beyond, adding that there is more to be done by the Bayelsa State Government and other well meaning illustrious ljaw sons and daughters to imotalize the fallen ljaw music lcon.

He stressed that late king Robert Ebizimo is a role model and inspiration to many ljaw sons and daughters, especially we under the tetulage of his mentorship as well as the new generation upcoming ljaw owigiri highlife musicians across the Niger Delta region.

By this information, the ljaw Dumatun-Ogbo, lovers of ljaw music, illustrious sons and daughters of ljaw nation and the general public is hereby humbly and respectfully invited to grace the occasion at month end.

Meanwhile, King Pereama Freetown JP use this medium to thank and appreciate all those who had contributed financially and otherwise to ensure a memorable annual remembrance celebration of our departed ljaw music Hero over the past eight years, praying God to protect and bless them financially and materially in order to sustain the annual epoch making event that is billed for once in a year, the statement added.

However, it will interest the general public to note that, late Dr. King Robert Ebizimo died in a ghastly motor accident on the 31 July, 2014, near Effurun Roundabout Warri, Delta State, on his way from Abuja to Bayelsa in order to celebrate his survival party, after battling a serious illness that led to the amputation of one of his legs.

Unfortunately, he could not celebrate his survival party initially scheduled on the 1st of August, 2014 owing to his tragic death. May his gentle soul continue to rest in perfect peace in the bosom of the Lord, Amen..

Coded Buku releases new album in memory of late Joseph Ekeremieye

Coded Buku releases new album in memory of late Joseph Ekeremieye

..... Currently played in Audiomacks 

Oyinbi Onduku 

The multi-talented ljaw owigiri highlife music taliban from Ekogbene/Ndoro Community's in Delta/Bayelsa States, Sir. Code M. Buku popularly known as the Technical Guitarist has dropped a single debut music album titled: 'WHAT A BIG BLOW', a song dedicated in honour of the blessed memory of his big boss in the ljaw traditional music entertainment industry, late Chief. Joseph Ekeremieye who died in a ghastly motor accident alongside four members of Barrister Smooth musical band on Sunday 11th June, 2023 in Lokoja-Abuja high way.

Coded Buku disclosed this on Tuesday through his social media handle (Facebook), noted that the song talks about the sorrowful tragic end and misfortune that befalled his boss Joseph Ekeremieye, asking the world a rhetorical question whether untimely death could be also referred to as one's destiny in life ?

In the beautifully composed piece of music blended with ljaw language, pidgin english as well as slow and steady captivating highlife  beats at the background, Coded Buku described the untimely death of Ekeremieye as very painful and a big blow to ljaw nation, saying if the nature of his early departure to the other world is tagged as  destiny, that is a very bad one.   

Coded Buku with tears in his heart passionately pleaded with God to bring back Joseph Ekeremieye for the sake of his family and loved ones he left behind, exclaming the kind of wicked world and dirty life we are living.

Buku went further to note that for the fear of God, one cannot question His actions because the Bible clearly stated that in every situation in life, good or bad, we should give thanks to God Almighty because He is the creator and giver of life.

The former Joseph Ekeremieye back up artist, Coded Buku briefly captured some of Ekeremieye's beautiful artistic works where he lamented and Pray to God to bless him and his loved ones so that life would be meaningful and enjoyable to everyone because he was tired of poverty and life challenges.

But with all his prayers and heart desires he wishes for himself and friends through that song, at the end he suddenly died struggling in accident without reaping the fruits of his labour.

In the concluding part, the young talented instrumentalist pray God to accept the humble spirit of Joseph Ekeremieye at His heavenly kingdom, wishing his gentle soul to rest in perfect peace in the bosom of the Lord.

Currently, you can have a feel of the touching piece of music through Audiomack by clicking the link https://audiomack.com/sir-coded-m-buku/song/what-a-big-blow

Meanwhile, It is sad to notify the general public that within the interval of six years, Sir. Joseph Ekeremieye lost his wife, band manager and himself to the cold hand of death. They all departed this sinful world one after the other in between three years interval to the reason best known to Almighty God, the creator and giver of life to humanity.

His wife, late Mrs. Ebiere Joseph Ekeremieye (Nee) Gomeromor of Agbodobiri Community in Ogbolubiri Kingdom Burutu LGA of Delta State died in August 2017, at age 38 in a misterious circumstances relating to poisonous attack without fallen sick.

While his band manager, Comr. Famous Belief Wonikiri-ebi of Polobubo Community in Egbema kingdom, Warri North LGA of Delta State was assassinated by unknown gunmen at Udu in May 2020, at age 35.

Then the big one Joseph Ekeremieye himself finally join them in Duwe-amabou on Sunday June 11th, 2023 at age 41 in a ghastly motor accident alongside four members of the Smooth musical organization band in Lokoja-Abuja high way on their way to perform at Abuja (FCT) during the inauguration of ljaw origin of National Assembly members elects.

Sen. Aguariavwodo invite friends for Thanksgiving on 30 July, at Ughelli

Sen. Aguariavwodo invite friends for Thanksgiving on 30 July, at Ughelli 

Charles Onduku

Warri ______ The Senior Political Adviser (SPA) to the Executive Governor of Delta State, distinguished Senator Sir. Emmanuel Edesiri Aguariavwodo has specially extended invitation to his friends, business partners, political associates and well wishers to join him and family to thank God for his recent appointment by the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Sunday 30th July, 2023 at Ughelli.

In a statement released on Monday in Asaba and signed by the duo, Senator Sir. Emmanuel and Lady Susan Aguariavwodo, stated that the Thanksgiving Service would take place on Sunday 30th at the All Saints Anglican Cathedral, Ughelli, Delta State, starting by 10AM.

Reception follows immediately thereafter at Etako Primary School, Okpare-Olomu in Ughelli South LGA.

According to the statement, read below:

" With great joy and gratitude to God, we are pleased to invite you to our Thanksgiving Service to Honour God Almighty on our appointment as the Senior Political Adviser to the Governor of Delta State.

Date: Sunday, July 30th, 2023.

Venue: All Saints Anglican Cathedral, Ughelli, Delta 

Time: 10 am.

Reception takes place immediately after after at Etako Primary School, Okpare-Olomu, Ughelli South."

Senator Sir Emmanuel and Lady Susan Aguariavwodo.