Just-ln: A Popular Niger Delta Ex-Agitator Narrowly Escapes Death, As Nigerian Army Invades Ekeni Community ln Bayelsa

Just-ln: A Popular Niger Delta Ex-Agitator Narrowly Escapes Death, As Nigerian Army Invades Ekeni Community ln Bayelsa

...... Commander Biggy Calls On FG, Gov. Diri Immediate Intervention

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa____ lnformation just reaching our news desk has it that the people of Ekeni Community in Southern ljaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State are currently running helter skelter in the bush as over seven gun boats of Nigerian Army storms the Community in a commando style.

According to our source, at about 10:pm last night, there was sporadic gunshots in Ekeni Community as residents could not stay in their houses as they scamper into nearby bushes for safety of their lives.

At the time of filing this report, there was no reported case of any causality yet but the community has been over taken by the Nigerian military personnel. It was gathered that sometime last week, the same military personnel invaded the community and killed one of the youth suspected to be among sea pirates terrorising the riverine communities in Southern ljaw.

Our reporter, Francis Tayor put a call across to an indigene of the community, one Chief. Ebi Pinapinawei alias Commander Biggy confirmed that the incident happened at exactly 10:pm prompt Friday eve.

 According to Biggy, said; " l went home with my family due to the Coronavirus two weeks stay at home directive by the federal government of Nigeria. It was unfortunate that last night was a battle as the Nigerian Army invaded my community as if we are at war. As am talking to you, am in the bush running for safety."

" If the military have information of some suspected criminal elements hiding in my community, they should go after them through intelligence gathering and not extending transgression of anger to the whole law abiding innocent community people.

l am calling on the federal government, President Muhammadu Buhari and the governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri to as a matter of urgency call the military men to order. We leave the city to the village as result of the deadly COVID-19, yet we cannot find peace in our confined place. We need peace in our community, Ekeni is not a criminal hide out, leave us alone, Commander Biggy stated."

Warri Lockdown Killing: Chief. Mulade Sues For Calm, Urges Stakeholders To Support Govt To Save Lives

Warri Lockdown Killing: Chief. Mulade Sues For Calm, Urges Stakeholders To Support Govt To Save Lives

Warri______ A Niger Delta human rights activist, Comrade Chief Mulade Sheriff has urged Deltans to support the State Government's effort to curb the spread of the killer COVID-19 coronavirus.

In a statement made available to newsmen in Warri on Thursday, Chief Sheriff Mulade who is the Ibe-sorimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, condemned the incident that led to the death of one Mr. Joseph Pessu in Warri, Delta State.

While sympathizing with the family of the slain Warri youth, Comrade Mulade urged Deltans to cooperate with security operatives during the 14 days stay at home, as everyone is duty bound to carry out government directives especially in enforcing the restriction of movement to prevent the spread of covid-19 virus into Delta State.

He also called for calm and urged security agents to discharge their duties professionally, as it is their responsibility to protect lives and property of Nigerians.

He commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for the measures put in place to ensure adequate security during the stay-at-home precautionary period, to curb the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic.

He strongly appealed to Nigerians particularly Deltans to be vigilant and share useful information with relevant authorities, especially Government, security agencies to rid the State of criminally minded opportunists.

Warri Lockdown Killing: Gov. Okowa's Aide On Security, Ezekiel Charges Deltans To Give Peace A Chance, Condoles With Bereaved Family

Warri Lockdown Killing: Gov. Okowa's Aide On Security, Ezekiel Charges Deltans To Give Peace A Chance, Condoles With Bereaved Family

Francis Tayor

Warri____ The Senior Special Assistant to the governor of Delta State on security matters, Comrade Ezekiel Daniel has condemned the unfortunate killing of 28 years old boy Mr. Pessu Joseph in Warri yesterday, stressing that Deltans should give peace a chance especially now that the country is battling with the deadly global pandemic Coronavirus.

He also condoles with the Pessu family over the unfortunate killing of their son, stressing that Delta State government is on top of the matter.

Comrade Ezekiel made the appeal in Warri today when addressing newsmen noted that, Deltans are one big family, be it military or civilian under the umbrella of Nigeria, stressing that we are not at war with each other.

According to him, said; " I am appealing to every Deltans out there that  we are not at war with each other, rather we are all brothers and sisters of the same family known as NIGERIA, be it military or civilian.

It is so unfortunate what transpired yesterday, but this should not lead to break down of law and order because already we have a war ravaging not only our state and country, but the whole world taking lives of hundreds of hundreds.  It is important that as a citizen, we adhere to government directive because this  instruction is for the good of all. Let us imagine what would have happen if coronavirous should find it way into our dear state, but thank God for giving us a proactive leader in the person of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, an astute administrator, who quickly mobilized men and resources to nip in the bud any where this epidemics may wants to roar it head from.

Now that His Excellency has directed investigation to be carried out on the remote cause of the misunderstanding, l plead with all aggrieved parties to sheath their swords and allow the committee to do their job, while all hands continue to be on deck against our common enemy, conoranvirous, the statement adds."

COVID-19: Amb. Agediga Boosts Anti-Coronavirus Fight As He Donates Hand Sanitizers, Face Masks, Other ltems To Riverine Communities ln Burutu

COVID-19: Amb. Agediga Boosts Anti-Coronavirus Fight As He Donates Hand Sanitizers, Face Masks, Other ltems To Riverine Communities ln Burutu

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ Prior to the outbreak of the deadly global Coronavirus pandemic, the Executive Director, PRS, DESOPADEC, Amb. Shedrack Agediga through his Foundation, Shedrack Agediga Foundation (SAF) has distributed sundry items that could ward off the virus from his immediate constituency across riverine communities in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

The Chairman Shadrack Agediga Foundation, Amb. Shedrack Agediga and his team yesterday 31st March, 2020 visited Ogulagha, Odimodi, Burutu and Obotebe communities in Burutu Local Government Area, where hand sanitizers, face masks, liquid soaps, hand gloves buckets with tap mouths were distributed to the people.

According to Amb. Agediga, said the gesture was driven by his passion to see to the well being of his people, adding that the vision of the foundation encompasses global health. He reiterated his desire to see to the protection of his people from the ravaging virus.

In their various remarks, the Ogulagha Community Chairman, Mr Johnbull Ogobiri who was represented by his vice, Elder Odeh Alfred while thanking Amb. Agediga for the donations, promised that they would be added to what they already had and put to judicious use.

At Burutu, the Youth President, Comrade Faka Solomon thanked the Foundation, noting that since the news of the pandemic started, no one has reached out to them as a community.

Also at Odimodi community, the Youth President, Comrade Akin Disi thanked SAF on behalf of the youths of the community and prayed God to continue to bless the founder Amb. Agediga, noted that it was a good gesture from an illustrious son.

It would be recalled that the Foundation had on the 27th of March, 2020 distributed items at Obotobo 1 and 2, Soikebolou/Yokri communities in Ogulagha kingdom.

Chieftaincy Conferment: Onduku Felicitates With Chief. Sheriff Mulade On His Chieftaincy Title Conferment As The Ibe-Miyensorimo-Owei 1 Of Gbaramatu Kingdom

Chieftaincy Conferment: Onduku Felicitates With Chief. Sheriff Mulade On His Chieftaincy Title Conferment As The Ibe-Miyensorimo-Owei 1 Of Gbaramatu Kingdom

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The Chief Executive Officer, CEO/Publisher of a popular online news media known as Niger Delta Mirror, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku has join other loved ones and well wishers to celebrate with a Niger Delta born peace icon cum human rights advocate, Chief Amb Comrade. Sheriff Blessing Mulade, on the occasion of his recent Chieftaincy title Conferment at Oporoza on the 31st March, 2020 as the Ibe-Miyensorimo-Owei 1 of Gbaramatu Kingdom, by HRM. King Oboro Gbaraun ll, the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom.

Chief. Mulade, who is the National Coordinator of the reputable Nigeria based NGO, known as Center For Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), that is responsible for building peace, rendering humanitarian services, canvassing for good governance as well as advocating for the safety and protection of Niger Delta environment by the multi-national oil exploration companies operating in the region.

Onduku noted that Chief. Mulade chieftaincy title as the Ibe-Miyensorimo-Owei 1 of Gbaramatu Kingdom is well deserved in the sense that, he has exposed Gbaramatu kingdom as well as the entire ljaw nation to the global world through his human rights activism over the years.

According to Onduku, said; "Congratulations To A Man With Heart Of Gold, Chief Amb Comrade. Sheriff Blessing Mulade, On The Occasion Of Your Chieftaincy Title Conferment As The Ibe-Miyensorimor-owei 1 Of Gbaramatu Kingdom, By HRM. King Oboro Gbaraun ll, The Pere Of Gbaramatu Kingdom.

Sir, Your Chieftaincy Title Is Well Deserved Because You Have Really Awakened Not Only Gbaramatu Kingdom But The Entire Ijaw Nation And Niger Delta By Extension Through Your Consistent Advocacy For Human Rights Protection As Well As Good Governance In Nigeria And The Globe.

Continue To Do Your Good Works For Humanity As God Almighty Will Guide, Bless And Protect You For Our Generation. Once Again, Congratulations Chief. Sheriff Mulade, The Ibe-Miyensorimo-Owei 1 Of Gbaramatu Kingdom", the statement added.

COVID-19: The Poor Masses Can't Stay At Home Without Palliative Measures, Commence Distribution Of Food Items For Deltans Now, Amb. Mulade Tells Gov. Okowa

COVID-19: The Poor Masses Can't Stay At Home Without Palliative Measures, Commence Distribution Of Food Items For Deltans Now, Amb. Mulade Tells Gov. Okowa

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ A Delta State born human and environmental rights activist, Comrade Sheriff Mulade has called on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State to be more proactive and adopt pragmatic steps to alleviate and cushion the suffering of citizens in the state to save Deltans from the deadly Coronavirus.

Comrade Mulade who speak with journalists at his country home in Benikrukru Town, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West LGA of Delta State expressed worries over the welfare of Deltans, especially their sources of feeding, saying that; "these are poor ordinary citizens that makes daily incomes for living through daily outings".

Comrade Mulade who is the National Coordinator of CEPEJ, a foremost Non Governmental Organisation with headquarter in Warri commended Governor Okowa for the continuous update of Deltans about the deadly global pandemic and dissemination of WHO guidelines to sensitize the people.

He also lauded the Governor for taking bold steps in the closing and the locking-down of border points to the state and restricting movements which according to him is a welcome development, adding that; However, its goes beyond staying at your comfort zone in the Government house by issuing government political policy statements to prevent and curb it".

He said; "Our amiable Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa at this trying time must be encouraged, supported in prayers so that jointly and collectively they could overcome the challenges in the State, but Mulade believes that Government should do the needful by helping the citizens beyond issuing preventive measure as well as guidelines from WHO and the Ministry of Health".

He stated that “Governor Okowa should look forward to adopting practical steps and good measures to save Deltans. Such steps he reasoned should be devoid of political affiliations or party interest and ethnic correlation as the circumstance before the world and Nigeria is health related, according to him, the challenges are not related to politics as the people are not in a political campaign atmosphere where politicians could discredit and criticize each other or gather in affiliations.

The situation is such that party interest and differences must be burried where for politicians and none politicians alike must all support the state government to save Deltans and Nigeria at large", he added.

According to him also; “It is imperative to call on Governor Okowa to begin alternative and palliative measures by purchasing and distributing food items to citizens of the state, which is more important to save their lives rather than continuous threats of restriction of movements and closure of entry points to the state which is equally necessary but the citizens must be alive to overcome this coronavirus pandemic to enjoy the state government infrastructural plans".

In his words; “I want to strongly appeal to our Governor to kindly reach out to Deltans at this trying time with food items directly to save lives immediately, such food items to citizens should be devoid of politics because if the pandemic persist most Nigerians particularly Deltans will die of hunger and starvation as trades are already taking advantage of government inability to control and the market situation. Therefore, our Governor should as a matter of urgency embark on the purchase and distribution of food items through Ethnic and Community Chairmen leadership devoid of party or government interest but should be properly supervised by a committee, Delta State CORONAVIRUS Food Monitoring Taskforce for transparency and accountability. This strategy to the best of my knowledge will help the Government to reach the grassroot.

Comrade Mulade noted that the format suggested should be adopted so that the receiving communities could monitor and collect their legitimate share and the ethnic leadership and Community Chairmen integrity will be at stake, while stringent measures like what has been advanced will stop our political office holders from hijacking and reselling the items".

COVID-19: IYC Ngbilebiri Clan Distributes Disinfectants To Ayakoromo, Bobogbene, Other Communities, Sensitizes The People On Safety Precautionary Measures

COVID-19:  IYC Ngbilebiri Clan Distributes Disinfectants To Ayakoromo, Bobogbene, Other Communities, Sensitizes The People On Safety Precautionary Measures

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The Chairman ljaw Youth Council, lYC Ngbilebiri Mein Clan in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, Comrade Amakiye Ekaye and his executive members in the early hours of yesterday 30th March, 2020 embarked on Coronavirus awareness campaign to Ayakoromo, Bobogbene and other communities in the kingdom.

Comrade Amakiye also distributed disinfectants, such as hand sanitizers, Klin detergents, water solution buckets among other items to the communities visited in order to enable them sanitize and protect themselves from contacting the deadly global pandemic.

Addressing Ayakoromo Community, Comrade Amakiye charged the people to maintain social distancing, personal physical hygiene as well as always wash and sanitize their hands in order to stop spread of the disease. He appealed to the people to obey federal and state governments stay at home directive starting from 1st of April, noting that the principle is for the overall good of all Nigerians.

The Chairman was accompanied with his Vice, Comrade Peter Atima, Spokesman, Comrade Nanas Oroupade, Secretary, Comrade Paul Kemezi, Comrade. Ebi Wayas, Comrade Austin Ozobo, the woman leader, Comrade Nurse Osuwo, Comrade Vincent Ayemi, Comrade Porbeni Ikemba among others visited various communities in the kingdom to sensitize them on precautionary measures towards the dreaded Coronavirus pandemic.


Comrade Amakiye handed over the items to Ayakoromo Community Chairman as well as Bobogbene for on ward distribution to the various quarters in their communities.

However, Amakiye extends his appreciation to lYC National President, Barr. Eric Omare and the leader IYC Ngbilebiri Clan, Barr. Preye Onduku for their support in making the awareness campaign a successful one.

Responding on behalf of Ayakoromo community, the Chairman, Mr. Moses Mienkoromo thank lYC Ngbilebiri Clan for the timely enlightenment campaign as well as the disinfectant items given to the community.

He said, " This is the first of its kind since the outbreak of the Coronavirus disease. I must commend lYC for deeming it fit to come to our aid in this trying time. I want to assure you that we shall make judicious use of the items given to us, and we promise to enforce government stay at home order in the community, Mr. Moses stated."

COVID-19: Human Rights Activist, Amb. Mulade Cautions Nigerian Police, Other Security Agents To Respect Human Rights In Enforcing Compliance

COVID-19: Human Rights Activist, Amb. Mulade Cautions Nigerian Police, Other Security Agents To Respect Human Rights In Enforcing Compliance 

Francis Tayor

A renowned human rights and Peace advocate in Nigeria, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, has appealed to the Inspector General of Police, Idris Muhammad, AIGs and Commissioners of police in various states of the federation to strongly advise, caution and charge officers of the police force to kindly respect the fundamental rights of Nigerians and other Nationals in the enforcement of lockdown, closure and restriction of movements across the Nation.

Comrade Sheriff who is also the National Coordinator of a foremost Peace, human rights and Environmental advocacy NGO, the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, strongly appealed to security agencies, particularly the Nigeria police to adhere strictly to the fundamental rights of Nigerians as enshrined in the constitution while enforcing compliance to curtail and prevent the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus.

Comrade Mulade expressed concerns and worries over the way and manners some police officers charged with the responsibility of protecting lives and property are now the ones vandalizing items that they are expected to protect, noting that Nigerians are going through sudden and unexpected  trauma which needs encouragement and polite  engagement.

He stated that the law enforcement agents and the entire populace are  victims of this difficult time, therefore the Nigeria police and other security agencies saddled with the responsibility of enforcing adherence to orders should exercise caution so as not to inflict pains and more hardship which will exasperate the already harsh and tense situation in the country.

He charged the Nigeria Media, the Federal and State governments to continue to educate the people with relevant information on why they should continue to obey restriction orders from the government.  He said that the law enforcement agents should equally understand that a larger population of the people are semi-literates and illiterates, and therefore communities may find it difficult to comprehend properly the COVID-19 virus and the dangers it poses to the entire nation.

He further noted that there would be resistance from the people on the various restrictions and lockdown orders due to lack of understanding but as the days go by it will need the efforts of all enlightened minds to educate and put the public in the right position to abide by the laws from government which will assist in our collective fight of COVID-19 virus that has become a global pandemic.

COVID-19: Burutu Council Boss, Hon. Angele Embarks On Awareness Campaign Across Communities In The Council, Distributes Sanitizers, Other Hygienic Kits To The People

COVID-19: Burutu Council  Boss, Hon. Angele Embarks On Awareness Campaign Across Communities In The Council, Distributes Sanitizers, Other Hygienic Kits To The People

Francis Tayor

Warri____ The Executive Chairman of Burutu local government Area of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Godknows Angele, yesterday 29th March, 2020 led a team of medical doctors to embarked on awareness campaign on the dangers and precautionary measures of the deadly Coronavirus pandemic across communities in the council area.

Hon. Angele talk tough on social gathering and urged rural dwellers to abide by the federal government stay at home directive in order to stay alive.

The chairman was accompanied with the Council Secretary, Hon. Prince Sunny Perekeme, the DPO, DSS Boss and health officials gathered various community chairmen in Burutu at Tamigbe, to sensitize them on precautionary measures towards the Corona virus Pandemic.

Hon. Angele who personally distributed sanitizers and other hygienic kits to the chairmen, caution them to observe social distance, and many safety tips on how to stay safe.

Speaking at the gathering, Dr. Igbapike educated the chairmen on how best to wash their hands and the usage of the sanitizers.

The local government Chairman used the medium to warn all community chairmen to convey the message of outright ban on every social gathering henceforth, saying any defaulting community Chairman with the organizer of such event shall made to face the full wrath of the law.

The Chairman of the host community Tamigbe, while giving vote of thanks, appreciate the chairman and his team, for the laudable venture.

Dilapidated lnfrastructure: Concerned Youth Of Ojobo Community, Comr. Timipre Appeals To Hon. Pullah To Renovate Dilapidated Zoukumor Primary School Ojobo, For The Community

Dilapidated lnfrastructure: Concerned Youth Of Ojobo Community, Comr. Timipre Appeals To Hon. Pullah To Renovate Dilapidated Zoukumor Primary School Ojobo, For The Community

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ A concerned citizen of Ojobo Federated Community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, Comrade Timipre Ndoni has draw the attention of the member representing Burutu Constituency ll in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Pullah Ekpotuayerin to come to their aid by renovating the dilapidated Zoukumor Primary School for pupils to learn in a conducive environment.

Comrade Timipre made the appeal yesterday 28th March, 2020 through an open letter addressed to the honourable member, said Hon. Pullah is a son of Ojobo Community and he has the capacity to put the school in order. He appealed to the honourable member to use his good office to uplift the poor state of Zoukumor Primary School, Ojobo for the people.

According to the open letter reads;

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE HONORABLE MEMBER REPRESENTING BURUTU SOUTH CONSTITUENCY  IN DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. HON. EKPOTUAYERIN EBIPADE PULLAH.

Sir,

It is my heartfelt message to you, been as the son of Ojobo Federated Community and the honorable member in the State House, my question here is, is it sweet for you to seen your primary school in all social media crying, who to renovate for the people?  While you're in the State House and your community primary school is suffering of who to do the renovation. I saw you as a good man when you was the Chairman of Ojobo Federated Community. Why so given deaf ears to the outcries?

I am Timipre Ndoni, son of the soil Ojobo Federated Community and I hereby urged you to use your good office to look into the situation of Zoukumor Primary School to a standard level.

By doing this will help you to grow further in your political career.  Nobody will do something reasonable for you when you're there, rather they'll only support and advice you negative words and later they will put blame on you.

Sir, please use your initiative to work on the school to standard, it is a pity that an oil producing Community like Ojobo Primary School is in this dilapidated situation. It is a slap to an outstanding leader like you.

I therefore, call on you to do the needful by using your good office to foster good home to your people. You can also use the annual budget to renovate the Zoukumor Primary School, here the cries in the social media concerning the renovation of Zoukumor Primary School and have pity on the people you represent.

Thanks and remain blessed.

Yours Sincerely,
Timipre Ndoni
Concerned Citizen,
Ojobo Community.

COVID-19: Egbema Youth Leader, Comr. Olokpa Salutes Alhaji Omoko As He Donates 10Million Cash For Opuama Bloc Communities And lndigenes ln Diaspora For Relief Materials

COVID-19: Egbema Youth Leader, Comr. Olokpa Salutes Alhaji Omoko As He Donates 10Million Cash For Opuama Bloc Communities And  lndigenes ln Diaspora For Relief Materials

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ A youth leader from Opuama Community in Egbema Kingdom, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, Comrade. John Olokpa has Lauded the kind gesture of High Chief. Alhaji Emmanuel Omoko as he benevolently donates the sum of Ten Million Naira (#10,000 000 00) cash for Opuama indigenes in Diaspora, as well as its Bloc Communities in Egbema Kingdom, in order to alleviate the current hardship as result of the deadly Coronavirus pandemic outbreak all over the world.

Chief. Alhaji Omoko, who is the Bolowei 1 of Egbema Kingdom and the President General Opuama Welfare Association made the huge donation yesterday 27th March, 2020 at Sapele Delta State, in line with the federal government of Nigeria appeal to private individuals and philanthropists to support government in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 in the country.

Our source stated that the money was distributed yesterday to Opuama and its Bloc Communities, as well as Egbema indigenes residents in Sapele, Lagos, warri, Benin, Portharcourt, Asaba, Yenagoa and others across the country.

According to Comrade Olokpa, said Chief. Alhaji Omoko is a renowned  Sapele based Opuama born philanthropist who has touched so many lives over the years both in ljaw, Urhobo and ltsekiri nations in Delta State and beyond.

" He single handedly used his hard earned money to build houses for people, especially the needy in our society. Over one thousand five hundred youths, including elderly men and women are on his monthly stipend payroll.

His recent donation of ten million naira for communities in Egbema Kingdom is highly commendable. If we can have two or more persons like Alhaji, Egbema Kingdom in Warri North would have experienced massive transformation in terms of human capital development and infrastructure.

I want to use this medium called on other wealthy men in Warri North to emulate Alhaji Omoko philanthropic kind gesture, so as to make life easy and meaningful to the masses, especially during this trying time of the Coronavirus pandemic, Comr. Olokpa stated."

COVID-19: IPDI, Ozobo Decries Hike In Food Products In Delta, Condemns Market Women Increase Of Food Price, Calls On Gov. Okowa Immediate Intervention

COVID-19: IPDI, Ozobo Decries Hike In Food Products In Delta, Condemns Market Women Increase Of Food Price, Calls On Gov. Okowa Immediate Intervention

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI, has said that the order for restriction of movement handed down by his excellency Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa had caused unnecessary panic and sudden rise of commodities in the state.

Addressing the press, the group national president comrade Ozobo Austin noted that Gov. Okowa should had made preparations for the aftermath of such inimical policy before issuing it, and that the order was made to punished poor people in the state whose livelihood depends on daily hustling.

The group added that the sit at home order or closed down of commercial activities would greatly affect low income earners as food products get increased uncontrollably and that the government should make provisions for low income earners or resort to other appropriate means of stopping the spread of the COVID19.

The group stressed that the inability of Gov. Okowa to provide market women with nose masks,  sanitizers and hand gloves show that he does not care for the citizens in the state.

"You can not punish innocent people in the name of fighting the spread of coronavirus pandemic disease when you have not provided punishment for those who brought the covid19 to the country. Garri which is the most common commodity in the state, a basket is now sole #1500 from #700. Rice at #2500 and Beans at #1000 from #550 and more.  You can't restrict commercial activities without an appropriate measures to tackle the aftermath effects. Such amounts to a plot to punish the citizenry unnecessarily" the group lamented.

The activist said restricting movement of people whose livelihood depends on daily hustling would be inimical as it would amounts to hunger, crime and more suffering in the state.

The group equally frowned at politicians in the state for not making any preparation for his or her constituents despite the life threatening coronavirus pandemic continued to ravaged economic lives of the people.

The right activist also blamed market women for increasing price of food stuffs unnecessarily, hearing the order of movement restriction and that they should wore human face and reverse to normal price of commodities.

The group called on Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa to make preparations to ease the effects of closed down of commercial activities to avoid increase in hardship and other social vices in the state.

Be Honest In The Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic In The Country, A Renowned Global Human Rights Activist, Amb. Mulade Charges Nigerian Fed. Govt And 36 State Governors

Be Honest In The Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic In The Country, A Renowned Global Human Rights Activist, Amb. Mulade Charges Nigerian Fed. Govt And 36 State Governors


.....Says It Should Not Be Used As Conduit Pipe To Loot The Nation's Treasury

Francis Tayor

Abuja_____ A human rights activist, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has charged Federal Government, the 36 State Governors and the FCT Minister not to politicize the fight against the deadly global pandemic, COVID-19, so as to save Nigerians from death.

Comrade Mulade, the National Coordinator of the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, (CEPEJ), gave the charge in Abuja while speaking with journalists and expressed sadness over the way and manner the deadly disease was being handled in Nigeria without adequate health equipment, personnel and public enlightenment on the need for Nigerians to adhere strictly to WHO guidelines.

Although he commended President Muhammadu Buhari, the Ministries of Health and Information, State Governors, as well as NCDC for taking bold steps to lock down the States, restricting human movement through daily media announcements, the CEPEJ boss however urged the authorities not to politicize the curbing of the killer virus from spreading in Nigeria.

Comrade Mulade urged the Federal Government and the Governors to be honest, sincere, proactive and provide palliative measures without any political undertone, as the pandemic is purely a health issue and not party politics. He advised all to shun all political and religious differences and support President Muhammadu Buhari to adopt collective efforts to save Nigerians.

He called on Mr President and all relevant authorities to monitor those saddled with the responsibility to midwife the process of curbing the spread of the virus, and urged the Governors, Ministries, Departments and Agencies not to see the outbreak of COVID-19 as a conduit pipe to drain the Nation's Treasury.

He noted that as the Governors and political office holders make adequate provisions for their family members and political aides in case of any eventuality in Government houses, plans should also be made to provide and supply electricity, food, water, sanitizers and other essential items to the poor electorate who voted them into power.

The human rights activist expressed worry that if the pandemic persists, many Nigerians might die of CORONA hunger and starvation at home, alleging that the Governors appear more concerned about themselves than the citizenry, issuing political statements to deceive the public, allocating and sharing State funds with reckless abandon.

COVID-19: Ogbe-Ijoh Community Cries Out To Gov. Okowa To Open Ogbe-Ijoh General Hospital For Isolation Centre, Friday Igbegbe Begs

COVID-19: Ogbe-Ijoh Community Cries Out To Gov. Okowa To Open Ogbe-Ijoh General Hospital For Isolation Centre, Friday Igbegbe Begs

Francis Tayor

Warri______ The people of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State has cried out to the executive governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa to as a matter of urgency  reopen the over long closed down Ogbe-ljoh Community general hospital for lsolation center in order to meet the health challenges of the people, especially the rise of the deadly Coronavirus pandemic in the country.

The appeal became necessary now that there is urgent need to health services by the people as result of the outbreak of the COVID-19 disease.

Speaking on behalf of the people, a community leader and a very respected Chief, Alaowei Friday Igbegbe, said Ogbe-Ijoh General hospital was closed down due to the outbreak of Ogbe-Ijoh and Aladja community crisis. But now that the crisis is over, there is urgent need for the reopening of the hospital in order to meet the health challenges of the people.

" lf the Local Government Council health center Nurses and Doctors can resume work, there is no excuse for the general hospital Doctors and Nurses to come to work. They cannot stay at home receiving monthly salary without working. We need their health services now that the deadly Coronavirus is all over the world.

Ogbe-Ijoh community need the hospital to quarantine suspected cases of the COVID-19 in order to protect her citizens from contacting the disease from affected persons. Therefore, l am calling on His Excellency, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa and the Executive Chairman of Warri South-West LGA, Hon. Duke Tuoyo to immediately called on the Doctors, Nurses and staff of the general hospital to resume work, Chief. Igbegbe stated."

Igbegbe Congratulates Chief. Izoukumor As He Emerges Chairman PDP Warri South-West LGA, Describes Him As A Dedicated Politician

Igbegbe Congratulates Chief. Izoukumor As He Emerges Chairman PDP Warri South-West LGA, Describes Him As A Dedicated Politician

Francis Tayor

Warri____ A foremost Niger Delta freedom fighter cum politician and a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, Alaowei Friday Igbegbe has congratulated Chief. Favour lzoukumor on his emergence as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Warri South-West LGA, Delta State, describing him as a dedicated politician who is always committed to whatever he does for the development of his people at the local government in particular, and the state at large.

Chief. Igbegbe made the statement today 26th March, 2020 at Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom, exonerated Izoukumor as a brother, friend, a political bigwig, a technocrat and one time Commissioner for DESOPADEC who have contributed immensely for the growth of PDP in Warri South-West LGA and Delta State.

According to lgbegbe, said; " Chief. Izoukumor is a dedicated politician who is always committed to carry out whatever assignment is given. He had contributed so much for the development of his people at the local government as well as Delta State at large.

His emergence as PDP Chairman in Warri South-West LGA is well deserved and we believe he will deliver. Alaowei lgbegbe added that Chief lzoukumor at same time worked very hard to ensure that PDP remains the best political party in Delta State".

He however, pray God to give lzoukumor the wisdom to pilot the affairs of our great party to an enviable height.