Highness Embakene ll hails Gov. Diri good works in Bayelsa State, calls on Bayelsans to vote him for second term comes November 11

Highness Embakene ll hails Gov. Diri good works in Bayelsa State, calls on Bayelsans to vote him for second term comes November 11

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa ______ As the November 11th, 2023 Bayelsa State Gubernatorial election draws closer, His Highness. Amb.(DR.) Jonathan Aladdin Ibe (JP), Embakene II, the Amananaowei of Bisangbene Community, Iduwini Clan in Ekeremor Local Government Area has commended the good works of the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Sen. Douye Diri over the last three years in office.

Dr. Jonathan Aladin made the commendation at Yenagoa, the state capital during a visit to the honourable Commissioner for Mineral Resources.

He spoke extensively on the need for all Bayelsans to support the effort of the Miracle Governor Senator Douye Diri, in order to get a second tenure in office as he had done wonderfully well in terms of infrastructural development, such as good road network, construction of bridges, building of new schools, provision of health care facilities, human capital development etc in the past three years in office.

His Highness during the visit to the honourable Commissioner for Mineral Resources Bayelsa State, see things for himself, noted that he was surprised with the level of developmental stride he saw across the state like never before.

According to him, said:

" The State has been transformed to a little london, both the young, old men and women are happy for his good works".

He assured the Miracle Governor, Senator Douye Diri that he is going to have a second tenure in office, stressing that no obstacle can stop him from actualizing his second term bid.

He noted that all the traditional rulers of the state are solidly behind him, saying the attention His Excellency is given to the traditional rulers of the state cannot be overlooked, hence they are going to replicate His Excellency's kind gesture towards them at the polls by massively voting for PDP in the forthcoming November 11, Bayelsa Gubernatorial election.

However, His Highness Aladin used this medium to call on Bayelsans, eligible voters to come out enmass on the 11th of November, 2023 to vote for Gov. Douye Diri and Lawrence Erhujakpo for second term as Governor and Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, the statement added.

Group Urges Tinubu, Ribadu to lgnore Calls to Rejig Amnesty Program

Group Urges Tinubu, Ribadu to lgnore Calls to Rejig Amnesty Program 

South-South____ Some major stakeholders from the Niger Delta have condemned in strong terms an online report credited to a group Movement for the Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta calling for a rejig of the Presidential Amnesty Programme and removal of the Interim Administrator from office.

The stakeholders under the platform of Ijaw Integrity Initiative have described the calls as immature, puerile and infantile coming particularly at a time the Programme is being repositioned to correct the years of error and wastage without impacting on the genuine ex-agitators. 

A statement by the Ijaw Integrity Initiative signed by the Chairman Victor Binaebi and the Secretary Ebi Ekiofagha wondered why those it described as disgruntled and unrepentant elements in the Niger Delta are persistent on walking the path of perfidy and bringing an entire ethnic group to national ridicule because of their entitlement mentality, insatiable greed and irredeemable spirit of betrayal.

“We are amazed at the level and length some people can go to enable them to achieve their inordinate ambition. We are aware of all their scheming through treachery, deceit and falsehood using online media sources to seek to influence their way into the PAP office” the group stated.

The stakeholders noted that there need to be a renewed mindset by some persons in the region to enable them to appreciate the innovations initiated by General Ndiomu who they described as a change agent. "He has repositioned the PAP and has done this in line with the ideals of the founding objectives of the amnesty programme and those few persons who see the Programme as a cash-cow are those elements resisting the initiatives through blackmail, media attacks, sponsored protests and agitations".

The group emphasized that “Those persons have remained unrelenting in their efforts to discredit General Ndiomu and are lobbying to prop up their stooge for the office to enable them to reinvent the old ways where payment of contractors who executed phantom projects take preeminence over the welfare of genuine ex-agitators who are supposed to be the primary beneficiaries.”

The Ijaw Integrity Initiative called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu to ignore calls by sponsored groups calling out public office holders from the Niger Delta as people from a particular ethnic group in the region are well known to inhibit the culture of pulling down people, particularly when such public officers refused to do their bidding.

The statement noted that General Ndiomu who has a high pedigree came to the Presidential Amnesty Programme with both integrity and ideas and has displayed these qualities through the widely accepted cooperative scheme and the ongoing training programmes for pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers within and outside Nigeria as well as other legacy projects and policies.

Tinubu Approves Medical and Health Science University in Kwale, six others in the country

Tinubu Approves Medical and Health Science University in Kwale, six others in the country 

The Federal Government has approved the establishment of seven new tertiary institutions in the country. The Assistant Director, Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Obilor-Duru Augustina Okechi, disclosed this, in a statement, on behalf of the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman.

According to the statement, the breakdown includes two federal universities, two colleges of education converted to federal universities of education and three colleges of education.

It listed the federal varsities to include: Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta State and Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi, Adamawa State.

The statement also named Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Ondo State as well as Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, Imo State as the Colleges of Education converted to federal universities of education.

Similarly, Federal College of Education, Ilawe Ekiti, Ekiti State; Federal College of Education, Ididep, Ibiono, Akwa Ibom State and Federal College of Education (Technical), Yauri, Kebbi State were named as the new Colleges of Education.

According to the statement: “The establishment and conversion of these institutions is a further demonstration of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for the education sector and will help in improving access to tertiary education in the country.

Ogbe-ljoh Justice Front Congratulates Tompolo on Surveillance Contract Renewal

Ogbe-ljoh Justice Front Congratulates Tompolo on Surveillance Contract Renewal 

Warri _______ The  Justice Front of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom  in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State has heartly congratulated Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited owned by the most respected leader of emancipation and empowerment master of the Niger Delta Region, High Chief. Government Oweizide Emkpemupolo, alias Tompolo, on the recent renewal of pipeline surveillance contract awarded to him by the Federal Government of Nigeria led by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for another two years.

In a congratulatory message released on Monday at Ogbe-ljoh, headquarters of Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State and signed by Gen. Poweide lkoro, described the renewal of the pipeline surveillance contract by federal government to GOC as a well deserved one owing to his sincerity in curbing the menace oil theft, illegal bunkering in the creeks of Niger Delta in the last one year.

Gen. Ikoro alongside Philip Amakiri, Awala Okpogan, Chief. Benson Dubule and Amaye Endurance Ogbe noted that Tompolo is the number one leader of the emancipation struggle and empowerment father of the Niger Delta Region, hence the renewal of the pipeline surveillance contract to him by federal government will continue to sustain the existing peace as well as stabilize the rapid growth of the nation's blue sea economy.

The Ogbe-ljoh Justice Front further reiterated that the huge success recorded in the fight against crude oil theft, illegal oil bunkering and remediation of the battaerd Niger Delta Environment by the activities of illegal oil bunkers by Tompolo's Tantita security outfit cannot be over emphasized, adding that president Bola Tinubu has taken a wise decision by extending the contract for another two years.

The statement added that with the renewal of the contract, the federal government of Nigeria should be rest assured of robust output of the quantum of crude oil production in the country, saying Government Ekpemupolo is a master of the job without compromise.

Police clash with NDLEA over arrest of Inspector’s wife Selling Cannabis, others

Police clash with NDLEA over arrest of Inspector’s wife Selling Cannabis, 

Lokoja_____ Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and officers of the Nigeria Police Force have engaged in a physical tussle over the arrest of a police Inspector’s wife allegedly caught with a bag of Cannabis Sativa and other illicit drugs.

SaharaReporters gathered that the incident happened around 11am on Monday inside A Division police station in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital.

According to multiple sources, the wife of the police inspector was arrested while distributing the marijuana from her husband’s car, an ash Volkswagen parked inside the station.

However, when the NDLEA operatives moved to take her away with the vehicle, some policemen challenged them and it led to a fight.

“A police Inspector’s wife was arrested by NDLEA yesterday inside A division in Kogi. Bags of cannabis sativa, an ash Volkswagen belonging to her husband were recovered. However, her husband’s police colleagues clashed with the NDLEA officers until their boss came in,” a source told SaharaReporters.

Another source added, “It happened at A division police post. The husband parked the car in front his office. His wife was arrested while distributing the cannabis sativa. However, some policemen tried to stop the NDLEA officers from carrying out their lawful duty until the situation was calmed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police heading the division.

“The woman and her husband’s car containing the bags of weeds and other illicit drugs were later taken to NDLEA office in Lokoja for further investigation. She has so far admitted to the act. The question is; who were her customers inside a police station?”

The NDLEA operatives have in the past arrested several top police officers for drug crimes in the country.

Of note was the arrest of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, and three others for drug offences, whose trial is still ongoing.

SaharaReporters earlier in the year reported that at the court on Kyari’s case, although the prosecution had previously called witnesses, the lead prosecuting lawyer stated that the current set of witnesses needed to be protected because their identities could not be revealed to the public.

Although some lawyers who had cases in court objected to the decision, the judge asked for their partience.

PAP: Ndiomu Seeks Custom Service for Employment of Ex-agitators

PAP: Ndiomu Seeks Custom Service for Employment of Ex-agitators 

Abuja_____ The Presidential Amnesty Programme and the Nigerian Customs Service are seeking for areas of mutual collaboration to reaffirm both agencies' commitment towards the progress of Nigeria.

This formed part of the discussions when the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Major General Barry Ndiomu(rtd) called on the acting Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs Service Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi at the Customs House in Abuja.

Speaking, the acting Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs Service Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi noted that there is a strong nexus between both agencies in advancing the progress and prosperity of the nation. 

He said "while the Nigerian Customs Service is saddled with the responsibility of facilitating trade and revenue generation across the country, the Presidential Amnesty Programme is mandated to ensure the sustenance of peace  in the nine states of the Niger Delta  through the effective management of ex-agitators from the region".

The acting Comptroller General explained that since effective trade facilitation cannot take place in an environment of rancour, the Nigerian Customs Service is committed in ensuring that all geo-political political areas in the country are giving fair consideration in its operations without compromising standards.

He said the Nigerian Customs Service will however look into those areas it could provide assistance because the Presidential Amnesty Programme is critical to peace building in Nigeria with the capacity to raise early warning signals for tactical and strategic planning by other agencies operating the region and elsewhere.

"We have been following the activities of the Presidential Amnesty Programme and I must say we are quite impressed at your efforts in telling the world what you are doing to keep the peace in the Niger Delta " he added.

Earlier, the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme Major General Barry Ndiomu intimated that the visit was to enable him to  familiarize himself with the new management and seek for areas of collaboration.

General Ndiomu noted the delicate state of affairs of the Niger Delta which requires issues of neglect and other complaints to be addressed through inter-agency cooperation.

He said "This is my second time of visiting here and we had earlier made requests for people in the Niger Delta to be given some form of consideration in your recruitment exercises and other operations".

"Most ex-agitators have been through school graduating with flying colors and currently unemployed and the Presidential Amnesty Programme is making a special request to assist some of those persons and we hope to find favour in the Nigerian Customs Service this time around", the Interim Administrator added.

How Notorious Kano Wanted Criminal Joins Nigeria Police Force

How Notorious Kano Wanted Criminal Joins Nigeria Police Force

Kano______ An alleged notorious crim+nal, Nasiru Abdullahi aka Chile Maidoki, has reportedly secretly joined the Nigeria Police Force as a police constabulary.

This comes barely three months after he was declared wanted by the Kano Police Command with a bounty of N100k placed on his head.

In trending pictures, Abdullahi was seen with a senior police officer at one of the Police Colleges and Training Schools.

According to sources, he is among the 10,000 police constabularies undergoing six-month long training exercise to enhance community policing across the country.

Abdullahi was among the three notorious crim+nals declared wanted by the Kano command in August 2023.

However, he turned himself in at the Bompai headquarters of the command on Saturday, August 5, 2023, and was received by the Kano state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Usaini Gumel.

The command’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Kiyawa, in a statement had said: “One of the three notorious wanted crim+nals named Nasiru Abdullahi, popularly known as Chile Maidoki of Layin Falwaya Kurna Makabarta Quarters Kano has surrendered himself to the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, upon hearing the declaration of N100,000:00 bounty for his arrest.

This brings a total of 100 documented and profiled Repentant Crim+nals being that so far surrendered themselves to the police command.

During the hide and seek regime the said repentant terror Chile Maidoki said to the police that he used to sleep at burial ground yard in Kano City just to evade detection by security personnel.

He is now appealing to the Police and the good people of the State to forgive him, that he has repented and is now ready to work with the Police to promote sustainable peace and development in the State. He is therefore not to be arrested by the Police or stigmatised by members of the public.”

Delta APC Staunch Appeals to Tinubu for Johnny Appointment

Delta APC Staunch Appeals to Tinubu for Johnny Appointment

Francis Tayor

Warri _____ An ljaw youth leader of the All Progressive Congress, APC from Gbaramantu kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Kingsley Peremobowei Mackson, popularly known as King Zubri has passionately appealed to the APC led government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider the former Delta South APC Senatorial aspirant in 2019 general elections, High. Chief. Michael Johnny, others from the ljaw extraction of the party in Delta State for a juicy federal appointment in the current administration.

King Zubri made the appeal on Tuesday in Warri through an open letter addressed to the federal government said High Chief. Michael Johnny has contributed alot in promoting APC in Delta State, stressing that he deserves an appointment in reward of his commitments to the success of the party over the years, especially the recent 2023 general elections that gave victory to president Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the federal level. 

The Gbaramantu born APC staunch lamented the neglect of Delta ljaw APC members for appointment by previous governments, stressing that president Tinubu should change the narrative by giving a facelift with appointment to the ljaws of Delta State in this current administration.

He however, called on His Excellency, distinguishef Sen. Barr. Ovie Obarisi Omo-Agege, the immediate past Deputy President of the Senate and the 2023 APC Governorship candidate of Delta State, and the current senator representing the people of Delta South at the National Assembly, Sen. Joel Thomas Onowakpo to as a matter of urgency recommend High. Chief. Michael Johnny for appointment, adding that the man had served the party faithfully and contributed financially to the growth of the party in Delta State.

Read below full details of the statement:

AN APPEAL TO MR PRESIDENT, HIS EXCELLENCY, BOLA AHMED TINUBU GCFRN, TO CONSIDER DELTA IJAW APC CHIEFTAIN, HIGH CHIEF. MICHAEL JOHNNY, OTHER  IJAW APC MEMBERS FOR FEDERAL APPOINTMENTS 

Your Excellency sir, I write with great concerns over the plight of APC members from the Ijaw extraction in Delta State, thereby soliciting your noble attention towards this matter of significance being noted by the Ijaw family over the years.

It has been observed with dismay that certain highly committed members of our great party from the Ijaw extraction who had sacrificed time, energy and their scarce resources in building up the party in the state had not benefitted any thing. Such committed members spent quality time and resources in sustaining the structure of our great party within the Ijaw axis of the party in Delta State for years yet were not considered for the least appointment by the leadership of our party.

This is really worrisome !

Sir, having noted this dismal situation with contrite heart, I humbly solicit on behalf of such committed members of the party who even when our party was at the stage of falling and rising, were highly committed in working for the success of this party over the years. Most prominent among them is Chief Michael Jonny who had done all he could for the APC to remain lively and active when participating in series of electioneering programmes and exercises in the Ijaw extraction of Delta State.

With the level of commitments being noted from these grassroot party members, I hereby call on the leadership of the party in the state through your noble directives, the need to have a rethink about this situation thereby considering such members of merit like Chief Michael Jonny for lucrative political slots in any available office for appointment. 

Sir, I am of the opinion that you personally discuss this particular point of relevance with other party officials in the state as well as with Mr President so that the said Chief Michael Jonny and other kindhearted Ijaw Politicians will be recommended for appointments at the federal level. 

This will surely serve as an appropriate source of motivation to accelerate grassroot politics within the party to foster unity among the divides of our great party.

Sir, the Ijaw APC members had endured hard times for years even from the creeping periods of our great party, and now that the party is ripe with fruits for members to harvest, it is necessary Ijaw members of the party who had been involved in the task of grassroot mobilization for the success of our dear party be rewarded handsomely so that others who have good intentions would be encouraged to be working in such positive directions. 

Unfortunately, some of our fellow party members who are close to the power corridor in Abuja that is expected to encourage hard working party members like Chief Michael Jonny whom they would have recommended to the presidency for appropriate rewarding became obstacle to him despite exerting enviable efforts towards the success of our great party in Delta State.

It is on the basis of such ugly scenarios being noted from some of our fellow party elites that prompted me to advocate for their consideration on behalf of other aggrieved Ijaws in Delta State. It is not a promising situation to note with regard to the future of our great party whereby members who had been toiling tirelessly for years are being sidelined without any just cause by some greedy set of persons in the party.

Interestingly, the said Chief Michael Jonny who had spent quality time, energy and resources in building and maintaining the party structure within the Ijaw Society in Delta State is credible personality with resounding academic qualifications, hence secures respect from generality of people in our Ijaw Society, especially among grassroot members of our great party. 

He is dearly loved by the people, hence rewarding him with lucrative appointment for his commitment to the party will be an advantage to our party in the future.

People will acknowledge the fact that there is reward for sincere sacrifices for the lovers of the party. I therefore personally appeal to you to kindly help the Ijaw APC family by using your prestigious office to recommend Ijaws in Delta State to the national leadership of the party to honour their contributions to the party with reasonable appointments.

Distinguished Senator, I am confident that you will share the feelings of the Ijaw APC members by activating the processes of conveying the interest of the Ijaws to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for timely response.

I shall be most grateful if the collective wish of the Ijaws to be offered appointments is effected through your official recommendation, the statement added.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Signed:                                                                                                          

                                                                Kingsley Mackson Peremobowei, An Advocate for the Ijaws in APC, Delta State.

Waffi TV Station Set for Launch November 9th in Warri, Delta State

Waffi TV Station Set for Launch November 9th in Warri, Delta State 

Warri ______ Western Ijaw born Pastor Arex Akemotubo, the CEO/Managing Director of WAFFI TV is set to officially launch the  Television Station that is making wave on free to air Startime in the oil city of Warri, Delta State, on the 9th of November 2023, at Effurun.

According to the statement released on Monday signed by the CEO, Pastor Arex Akemotubo invite the general public to grace the long awaiting grand opening ceremony.

Read below full details of the Press Statement:

Ladies and gentlemen,

I am genuinely thrilled by the prospect of celebrating our grand opening with all of you. 9th of November 2023 marks the beginning of an exciting venture that holds the promise of transformation, innovation, and inspiration. 

WAFFI TV, while still in its infancy, aspires to become an integral part of your daily lives. We aim to be more than just a television station; we aim to be a companion, an educator, and a reflection of our collective aspirations. 

In this age of digital revolution and media convergence, we acknowledge that the role of a television station extends far beyond broadcasting. It encompasses community building, fostering dialogues, and being a catalyst for positive change. 

Our team at WAFFI TV has been diligently working to curate content that resonates with the heart and soul of Warri, Delta State, and Nigeria. From local stories that celebrate our culture to insightful discussions that address the issues of our time, we are dedicated to providing you with programming that both entertains and enlightens.

As we prepare to cut the ribbon on 9th of November 2023, I want to express my profound gratitude for your presence and support. Your presence at our grand opening adds to the significance of this milestone, and your ongoing support fuels our determination to excel and serve you better.

WAFFI TV is not just a station; it is a shared dream, and together, we will write its story. Tomorrow, we unveil this dream to the world, and I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. 

So, join us on 9th of November in celebrating this remarkable beginning. Be a part of our journey as we step into the realm of broadcasting and community engagement. Together, we will not only make history but also shape the future.

Thank you for being here today, and I look forward to seeing you all at our grand opening ceremony.

Warm regards,

Signed: 

Pst. Arex Akemotubo,

CEO/MANAGING DIRECTOR

WAFFI TV.

Read The Musical Journey of Pal Jagz, the Rising Star from Warri

Read The Musical Journey of Pal Jagz, the Rising Star from Warri 

 

In the vibrant world of music, uniqueness often sets the stage for an artist’s success. Meet Akeme Jasper Emienseimokumor, better known as Pal Jagz, or Ijaw Finest Boi, a young and rapidly rising multi-talented musical artist who is not just making music but also carving a distinctive path for himself in the entertainment industry.

Born on October 27, 1995, Pal Jagz may have started with his real name, Jasper, but soon realized the importance of creating a unique identity in the competitive music realm. Hailed from Ayakoromo Community in Delta State, specifically under Burutu Local Government Area. Pal Jagz’s musical journey has been a testament to his resilience and determination.

He attended Ayakoromo Grammar School in his hometown before furthering his education at the College of Education in Warri, Delta State, where he graduated in 2018. This was the starting point of his path toward becoming a prominent musical artist.

Pal Jagz’s journey has been a rollercoaster, with challenges that many aspiring artists can relate to. One of the significant hurdles he faced was financial constraints. The early stages of his career demanded not only talent but also resources to produce and promote music. However, with time and dedication, he managed to overcome these challenges and rise in the industry.

He believes that music is a universal language without barriers, a medium through which he can connect with people from all walks of life. His musical style, which he aptly calls “Afro Bounce,” aims to resonate with a global audience, making it relatable and enjoyable for everyone.

His sources of inspiration are diverse, ranging from the likes of 2Face, VIP, Reekardo Banks, and Wande Coal, all of whom have left an indelible mark on his musical journey. Despite the obstacles he’s faced, Pal Jagz remains committed to making music that speaks to the human experience, transcending boundaries and genres.

Pal Jagz is on a mission to inspire, entertain, and uplift his audience. His music reflects his deep connection to life’s various facets, from love to tension, sadness to joy, and everything in between. He crafts his songs to resonate with people from all walks of life, ensuring that his music remains a powerful and relatable force.

As he continues to evolve as an artist, Pal Jagz has big dreams for the future. He envisions himself collaborating with industry giants like 2Face, Reekardo Banks, Don Jazzy, Wande Coal, and Harrysong, taking his music to new heights.

Pal Jagz’s journey is a testament to the power of determination and talent. He believes that hard work, dedication, and staying true to oneself are the keys to success in the music industry. His upcoming album, titled “Dreams Don’t Die,” is a testament to his unwavering commitment to his craft and his dreams.

Appreciate Ndiomu for his good works, group tells N/Deltans, Stakeholders

Appreciate Ndiomu for his good works, group tells N/Deltans, Stakeholders 

Yenagoa ______ Major stakeholders from the Niger Delta have been enjoined to put their differences aside, close ranks and take full advantage of the opportunities presented to them with the presence of interventionist agencies including the Presidential Amnesty Programme to change the fortunes of the region.

The call which is contained in a statement issued in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State by the Niger Delta Peace Advocates (NDPA) says for long, people have been singing in discordant tunes to the detriment of advancing the socio-economic well-being of the region.

The statement jointly signed by Ebitimi Kurowei and Amangiye Thomas, Chairman and Secretary respectively, the NDPA noted that the Niger Delta Region is in a state of distress.

The group noted that “Part of the problems of the Niger Delta are self-inflicted. There is lack of cohesion, unity and the seeming culture of calling out those charged with the responsibility of developing the area to public ridicule is a very worrying trend”.

It said "A case in point is the Presidential Amnesty Programme, where the Interim Administrator, General Barry Ndiomu has made tremendous transformations with a shift from the past and focusing more on the sustainability of ex-agitators now and for the future”. 

The Niger Delta Peace Advocates urged people of the region to instead of dissipating energy on disparaging General Ndiomu, they should rather pool their resources together to form a body of experts to offer diverse pieces of professional advice and ideas on how to explore the potentials of ex-agitators and youths from the region towards positive directions.

The group argued that if the Presidential Amnesty Programme and the Niger Delta Development Commission had been established elsewhere in the country, people from such places would have taken full advantage of the opportunities presented by those agencies and work closely with their managements to reap maximally from them. 

According to the statement, the NDPA regrets that the reverse is the case in the Niger Delta and wondered why some people have turned themselves into cogs in the wheels of progress in the region.

“We condemn the culture of entitlement among our people particularly the majority of the ex-agitators who are still relying on the monthly sixty-five thousand naira stipend which has become inconsequential under the present economic realities in the country. This mentality has also created a culture of indolence which should be discouraged”, the statement added.

Ikuli Refers the Difference B/W Gov. Diri and Sylva as Light and Darkness

Ikuli Refers the Difference B/W Gov. Diri and Sylva as Light and Darkness 

Gov. Douye Diri like everyone of us has a fair share of human weaknesses, but on general assessment, he has done very well to merit a Second Term.

Beside restoring Peace, Unity and Security to our great state that is also the Home and Headquarters of the Ijaw Nation, he has done well in the areas of Infrastructure particularly Road Construction.

He has done well in the Education and Health Sectors and other areas.

His prompt payment of Workers Salaries and prioritization of Pensioners welfare is worthy of commendation.

Today, it is difficult to differentiate between members of PDP and APC because of the way and manner Gov. Douye Diri has brought all Bayelsans together.

The Governor is giving all Sections and Segments of the state high senses of belonging.

There is absolutely no way we can compare Gov. Douye Diri who is humble, unassuming, compassionate and very accessible with Chief Timipre Sylva who believe in using and dumping people.

Sylva knew he had ambition to contest for the office of the Governor of Bayelsa State yet as Minister of State for Petroleum Resources he deliberately impoverished everybody around him including all Chieftains of the APC.

Sylva had opportunity to give Approvals to Bayelsans and other Ijaws to lift products that could have made many Bayelsans to be Multimillionaires and Billionaires, but he deliberately refused. He rather gave such opportunities to non-Ijaws.

He had opportunity to give Employments to Bayelsans but he never did.

He had opportunity to give Scholarships to Bayelsans but he never did.

Why is it that Sylva did not engage qualified Bayelsans as sub-contractors in the multi-billion Dollars ongoing TURN AROUND MAINTENANCE of the REFINERIES, why did he give all the contracts to non-Ijaws?

Bayelsans and other Ijaws are not qualified to handle big contracts that will empower them but they are qualified to support his quest to come back and govern Bayelsa State in his quest for vendetta?

Is it not sad that he connived with others to exclude Bayelsa State from the Road Projects that NNPC executed in many states?

Is this the kind of person that want to come and govern Bayelsa State?

Does he think that Bayelsans do not know his plans to come and cause unimaginable problems in the State?

I am happy that Ijaws have never been conquered by any tribe and there is absolutely no way Sylva can come with external collaborators and conspirators to conquer Bayelsa State and Bayelsans.

The whole Ijaw Nation shall join forces to resist Sylva and his cohorts who are agents of retrogression. 

~~~ Most Senior Comrade Wisdom Oniekpar Ikuli aka Mirror and Conscience of Society.

Inspt. Itikpan Celebrates Wife with Amazing Words on Birth Anniversary

Inspt. Itikpan Celebrates Wife with Amazing Words on Birth Anniversary

Francis Tayor

Warri ______ ln commomerating this years birth anniversary, the 2/IC ADR Section Burutu Area Command, Delta State, lnspt. Samson ltikpan has expressed his heartfelt love to celebrate his darling wife, Mrs Faith Samson ltikpan as she clocks plus one.

In a statement released on Sunday at Warri, the Polobubor Egbema Kingdom born refined Nigeria Police Officer described his faithful and adorable wife as a pillar, backbone, caring and supportive in building the home as well as proper upbringing of their children in the fear of God.

Attributing the unique characteristics of his beautiful wife, lnspt. Samson described her as a woman of kind hearted, humility, tolerance, accomodating and obedient to the core, stressing that his wife is the kind of life partner every dream man could think of.

He wholeheartedly thank God for giving him a wonderful woman as life partner, praying God to envelope her with sound health, divine protection against evil, longlife and prosperity, the statement added.

However, the celebrant Mrs Faith Samson annually marked her birthday's on 5th October. She hailed from Ogbinbiri Community in Egbema Kingdom, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State.

Ijaw lnterest Group Warn NLC, TUC to Stop Trading on Nigerians with FG over Epileptic Strike Threat

Ijaw lnterest Group Warn NLC, TUC to Stop Trading on Nigerians with FG over Epileptic Strike Threat 

Warri _____ The Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI has warned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress, TUC to stop trading with the problems of Nigerians.

A statement by the spokesperson of the group, Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala on Tuesday, warned the NLC, in particular, to stop their deception over issues of serious national importance, warning that Nigerians will soon regard them as agents and instruments of the government.

The Ijaw interest group noted that on every occasion, the NLC would deceive the public into believing it was protecting their interests, only to betray the course, and negotiate with the government at the expense of the suffering masses.

It was pathetic how labor rescinded the decision to go on with its planned strike scheduled for October 3rd, 2023, claiming to have a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the representatives of the labor unions and the federal government on Monday.

It is pertinent to state that the issues were not addressed labor have collected brown envelopes, handshake, or appreciation to fool Nigerians. NCL has tossed away its powers to negotiate on behalf of Nigerian workers, they cannot be probating and rebaiting all the time.

Oil/Gas Producing Communities Urge Tinubu to Constitute NDDC Board

Oil/Gas Producing Communities Urge Tinubu to Constitute NDDC Board

Firstly, we wish to congratulate our amiable President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on his victory at the Presidential poll and the recent victory at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal.

We the representatives and leaders of the Niger Delta Oil and Gas Producing Communities Forum wish to appreciate Mr. President for nominating the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board Members across her member states, in accordance with the NDDC ACT, 2000, in order to constitute the Board on time. Many thanks for this timely act to reposition the commission on the right track to attract develop to our Oil and Gas Producing Communities in the region.

The press statement signed by Chief Mulade Sheriff and Hon Goodness Gereghewei, as Chairman and Secretary, respectively, from Delta and Bayelsa States. It would be recalled that Mr President  nominated fresh Chairman and members of NDDC Board, on 29th August, 2023, subject to the senate screening and confirmation, for appointment into the NDDC Board, as   enshrined in the ACT. However,  since the Senate was on recess, nothing much has been done in that regard, and we expected that screening and confirmation of the NDDC nominees would be the first set of nominees to be screened and confirmed. 

We wish to strongly appeal to Mr President to kindly, as a matter of utmost importance, urge the Senate to screen and confirm these nominees for appointment to avoid a replay of nightmarish experience. 

It must be put on record that it’s still fresh in our minds when  sole administrators and acting Managing Directors of the commission, which in turn deprived the people of development and economic growth in the region.

Finally, we further wish to commend Mr President for picking some of the best brightest as nominees on the new NDDC Board are persons of good reputations and integrity. We appeal to Mr President to kindly consider the constitution of the board as a matter of urgency and forward the nominees list to the Senate for Screening/confirmation so that the Board could be fully represented by all the member States for effective delivery of development in the Region.