Senate Slams 10million Fine On Nigeria Police For Killing Uniport Undergraduate

Senate Slams 10million Fine On Nigeria Police For Killing Uniport Undergraduate

Francis Tayor

The Senate has indicted the Nigeria Police Force for allegedly killing a final year student of the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Chinedu Obi, and mandated the police

authorities to pay to his family N10m as compensation.

Obi, who was arrested on July 19, 2019 after a disagreement with a female phone seller for alleged assault, died in controversial circumstances in police custody, after being denied access to family members and medical care.

In a petition to the Senate by the counsel to the family, Omemiroro Ogedegbe, disclosed that the deceased went to Otta, Ogun State to visit his friend when he met his untimely death.

While testifying before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition, Ogedegbe said the deceased did not resist arrest contrary to police officer’s claim.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Ogbadu Aliyu, claimed that the deceased was arrested, detained and later granted bail and that after his release, he went back to the woman and started beating her and even tried to throw her from a story building.

Aliyu said the deceased, who was rearrested, became violent and tried to demobilise an officer, who shot him on his buttock instead of his legs.

But Ogedegbe, who disagreed with the presentation, stated that the deceased was shot from behind in the right buttock, “which meant that it was not the officer that shot him from behind.

“That all entreaties by the deceased who was in the pool of his own blood to speak with his father were rebuffed by the officers of the NPF who allowed him to die before taking him to Otta General Hospital.

“That the police officers lied as the deceased neither committed an offence, resisted arrest, nor armed at the point of his arrest.”

In the report presented to plenary, Chairman, Senate Committee, Ayo Akinyelure (Ondo Central), said the offence of assault alleged by the phone seller was not a capital offence and should not have led to the suspect’s arrest and handcuff.

He said: “The police officers did not handle the matter professionally and therefore, the force is culpable in the death of Obi.”

The Senate condemned the action of the police for the unprofessional manner it handled the civil matter between the phone seller and the late Obi.

At a session presided over by Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, the lawmakers urged the police to arrest the police officer who shot the late Obi for prosecution, according to the laws of the land.

2011 Bonga Oil Spill: Victims Wins Case Against Shell Group In United Kingdom

 Bonga Oil Spill: Victims Wins Case Against Shell Group In United Kingdom

Francis Tayor

The 2011 Bonga spill victims which have been pursuing legal means to actualize their quest to effect compensation to them under the aegis of Oil Spill Initiative Vanguard in a suit number HT -2017 -000383 and HT-2020 -143 Bonga Oil Spill, December 20th, 2011 against Shell Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STATSCO) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCO) have won the second round of the legal battle against SHELL the oil giant in the United Kingdom. 

The Oil Spil Victims official message stated that Shell Bonga Field  Operations which discharged over 40, 000 barrels of crude oil into the Atlantic ocean terminated the fishing activities of over 170, 000, fisher men and women, while 450 communities between Delta and Bayelsa state were negatively impacted as a result of the pollution.

The Group noted in their assertions that an area  in the sea measuring over a distance of 185km along the Nigeria Coastal line was deserted by fishermen dew to the  unbearable effect of the pollution, even as 

farm lands and vegetation were contaminated across board in the affected area in Delta and Bayelsa state. 

Mr. Harrison Jalla the Executive Director of Oil Spill Victims Initiative Vanguard (OSPIVV) who  disclosed this information in a press conference held at Tebulous Hotel Ekpan Warri Delta State on wednesday 9th December, 2020 pointed our that OSPIVV is an NGO dedicated to the pursuit of the rights of  victims and communities affected by oil spill hazards, gas flaring and to ensure transparency and accountability in the extractive industries in Nigeria. 

Harrison Jalla the Group Executive during the media interactive session told newsmen  that the battle for  OSPIVV to ensure that the victims are compensated has been on since 21st of September 2017, when the Group took the legal action Johnson and Steller Solicitors. 

He however hinted for reasons not disclosed  that the former lawyers Johnson and Steller Solicitors are now replaced by Rosenblatt  Limited, a reputable oil and law firm based in Saint Andrew East Central London.

 The Group Executive while disclosing that the journey to final destination for the victim's dream of compensation is yet to be realised legally he,   explained : " Having scaled the first and second hurdles, were judgement has been  delivered in favour of OSPIVV, we still have one more protective claim pending in suit No HT -2020 -000143 filed on the 23rd of April 2020.

However,  he expressed optimism that the next phase of legal battle will still turn out to be  positive in favour of OSPIVV just like the first two instances, because the Group have iron cast alibis which the judges of the earlier courts relied  on to deliver judgement in favour of the spill victims.

According to Mr. Jalla  the OSPIVV Executive, the SHELL Group threw everything in the ring to contest the jurisdiction of the English Court to entertain the matter since 2017  just to ensure that they evade payment to the spill victims and the  affected communities. 

 He added : " God being a Man of justice  prevailed as the judgement handed down by the Hon. Justice Stuart Smith on the 2nd of march 2020 in  the English court assumed jurisdiction and ruled in favour of OSPIVV , lndividuals and Community Claimants in the matter."

Speaking further he remarked: " l am glad to inform you that we are moving closer to end of the tunnel with a silver lining , our case has since been heard on the 19th of November 2020 in a case management session by both parties under a new Judge  , Hon.Justice  Mrs, O' FARRELL which outlined how the matter will progress in the main trial. 

The Group Executive while making his submition  stressed that the on going action is to compell the   Shell Group and its subsidiaries to do the clean up , rectification,  Restoration , compensation and payment of damages occasioned by the negative impact of December 20th 2011 spill.

How Will John Oguma Feel If His Own Innocent Children Are Dancing Half-Naked ln Public?

How Will John Oguma Feel If His Own Innocent Children Dancing Half-Naked ln Public?

*-By Zik Gbemre*

*ON CHIEF JOHN OGUMA’S REPORTED ACT OF PUBLIC INDECENT EXPOSURE OF YOUNG HALF-NAKED GIRLS – A CONTRAVENTION OF THE LAW AND PUBLIC IMMORALITY THAT SHOULD NOT BE ENCOURAGED*

I was greatly appalled, disgusted and angry at the same time when I saw pictures online of Chief John Oguma, a PDP Chieftain in Ughelli South LGA of Delta State, spraying money on topless half-naked young girls that were made to dance at the funeral ceremony of his mother in-law (mother to his second wife), on Saturday 5th December 2020 , in what can best be described as a public shame and indecent exposure that is alien to our culture, being exhibited by an elder and public figure in the society. For the sake of the poor innocent young girls and their future, I have decided to attach only the cropped picture of Chief John Oguma, and the defaced picture of the girls whom he made to kneel down before him as they danced half naked to his disgusting delight, while he was spraying money on them. This act of indecent dressing, which vicariously was induced by Chief John Oguma, is absolutely wrong on every side, and it saddens me more that even the people that were around the said ceremony, did not see anything wrong with this, as some of them were also seen taking pictures of these vulnerable young girls that were made to dance naked before them.

The Organizers of the said ceremony, and Chief John Oguma apparently capitalized on the poverty level of the young girls’ dances, whom Oguma brought to Ogbe-Udu, Udu LGA of Delta State at the said funeral ceremony of his mother in-law, to have made them to dance half-naked before them and the public.

What is more a serious issue that should not be tolerated, is the fact that the said pictures of the half-naked indecently exposed young girls’ dancers at a funeral ceremony, to my mind, contravenes Section 30 (2) of the Bill passed in this regard by the Delta State House of Assembly, and signed into law on 7th July 2020 by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. The section reads: “A person who, with intent to embarrass or humiliate another person whether for a real or perceived wrong, strips that other person naked, completely or partially, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a term of 3 years imprisonment or to a fine not exceeding N500,000.00 or both.”

Even a Seminar reportedly organized by the Delta State Governor’s wife, on Child Molestation, is also clearly contravened by this show of shame by Chief John Oguma. And as noted by well-meaning Deltans, this act by Chief John Oguma, making young girls dance naked in public, is repugnant to natural justice, equity and good conscience. He capitalized on the poverty of the innocent citizens whom the Delta State Government has impoverished and made vulnerable, to carry out this act in a bid to satisfy what may be described as pedophile tendences and demonic lust. This is nothing but a show of shame!

Beyond what the law says, let us bear in mind that these are young innocent girls and children of poor parents in Delta State, and also future wives of some men and future mothers of unborn children. These young girls were born the same way John Oguma’s children were born. How will Chief John Oguma feel if his own innocent children are lured or enticed with money to come to dance naked in the public in this 21st century, and someone is spraying them money? Should a politician of Oguma’s repute, capitalize on the poverty of others to abuse innocent young girls in the public and he is happy and comfortable about it as he satisfies himself by spraying the half-naked girls’ money? Was John Oguma rewarding these girls for dancing half-naked? How will John Oguma feel if his own innocent children should dance half-naked?  The recently passed law in Delta State should be applied in this case.

Zik Gbemre. 

December 8, 2020

*We Mobilize Others To Fight For Individual Causes As If Those Were Our Causes*

Rejoinder: Disregard The Publication On Prophet Jeremiah Pays Otuaro #400, 000 00 To Kill Blackmail Video Against Boukan, Wanki

Rejoinder: Disregard The Publication On Prophet Jeremiah Pays Otuaro #400, 000 00 To Kill Blackmail Video Against Boukan, Wanki

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The general public is hereby urged to disregard the earlier publication on this platform as regards to the story titled' Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin pays the younger brother to the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Mr. Bullet Otuaro with the sum of four hundred thousand naira (#400,000 00) in order to withdraw the blackmail video case he instituted against Godwin Boukan and Amos Wanki.

The management and staff of NDM News Xclusive is deeply sorry and express her sincere apology to the G.O. Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry Church, Snr. Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin and Mr. Bullet Otuaro for the misinformation of the general public. 

And that our reporter Mr. Francis Tayor was misinformed by the accused persons Godwin Boukan and Amos Wanki about the outcome of the Out of Court settlement meeting between Prophet Omoto Fufeyin and the both families of the accused persons over the blackmail video against the man of God.

And that Snr. Prophet Omoto Fufeyin never bribe or pay Mr. Bullet Otuaro four hundred thousand naira (#400, 000 00) in order to withdraw or kill the said alleged blackmail video case against the man of God.

Rather, Mr. Bullet Otuaro voluntarily avail himself as a good Samaritan so as to put to an end the court case between the accused persons and the G.O. of Mercyland Deliverance Ministry Church.

However, the CEO/Publisher NDM News Xclusive, Comrade Charlse Oyinbi Onduku hereby wholeheartedly apologise to the man of God that he is deeply sorry for the wrong publication that has affected his reputation.

Hence, " I do promise the man of God not to do any wrong publication against him in the future. I thank the man of God for his mercy and forgiveness towards me as regards to the said publication. May God continue to bless and use the man of God to save more souls for Christ all over the world, Onduku stated."

Once again, we are sincerely sorry to Snr. Prophet Omoto Fufeyin and Mr. Bullet Otuaro for the wrong information about their reputable character to the public. The general public should disregard the former publication against the duo.

Signed: Comrade Oyinbi Onduku, CEO/Publisher

NDM News Xclusive

Disregard The Earlier Publication On Prophet Jeremiah Pays Otuaro #400, 000 00 To Kill Blackmail Video Against Boukan, Wanki

Disregard The Earlier Publication On Prophet Jeremiah Pays Otuaro #400, 000 00 To Kill Blackmail Video Against Boukan, Wanki

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The general public is hereby urged to disregard the earlier publication on this platform on Tuesday 1st of December, 2020 as regards to the story titled' Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin pays the younger brother to the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Mr. Bullet Otuaro with the sum of four hundred thousand naira (#400,000 00) in order to withdraw the blackmail video case he instituted against Godwin Boukan and Amos Wanki.

The management and staff of NDM News Xclusive is deeply sorry and express her sincere apology to the G.O. Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry Church, Snr. Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin and Mr. Bullet Otuaro for the misinformation of the general public. 

And that our reporter Mr. Francis Tayor was misinformed by the accused persons Godwin Boukan and Amos Wanki about the outcome of the Out of Court settlement meeting between Prophet Omoto Fufeyin and the both families of the accused persons over the blackmail video against the man of God.

And that Snr. Prophet Omoto Fufeyin never bribe or pay Mr. Bullet Otuaro four hundred thousand naira (#400, 000 00) in order to withdraw or kill the said alleged blackmail video case against the man of God.

Rather, Mr. Bullet Otuaro voluntarily avail himself as a good Samaritan so as to put to an end the court case between the accused persons and the G.O. of Mercyland Deliverance Ministry Church.

Once again, we are deeply sorry to Snr. Prophet Omoto Fufeyin and Mr. Bullet Otuaro for the wrong information about their reputable character to the public. The general public should disregard the former publication against the duo.

Signed:

Management

NDM News Xclusive

DSIEC Fixes 6th March, 2021 For LGA Polls, Orders Political Parties To Conduct Primaries Within December

DSIEC Fixes 6 March, 2021 For LGA Polls, Orders Political Parties To Conduct Primaries Within December

The Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC, has fixed March 6, 2021 as date for the general local government election in the state.

This was disclosed on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at a meeting of the commission with political parties and stakeholders in the state in Asaba.

Speaking at the forum, DSIEC Chairman, Chief Mike Ogbodu stated that pre-election activities will commence immediately with party primaries to hold from 7th December to 31st December, 2020.

He further announced that 34 new wards have been created in the state as part of the recent delineation exercise which brings the total number of DSIEC wards in the state to 500.

According to Chief Ogbodu, “The purpose of this meeting is to publicly make known, the date fixed by the Commission for the conduct of the 2021 Local Government Council General election; issue election Guidelines and Timetable, as well as the schedule of activities for the conduct of the election.

“Going by this public notice, therefore, pre-election activities will commence immediately as we are poised to beefing up our preparedness capabilities by the day.

“We will further use this platform to urge our esteemed stakeholders including the various registered political parties in the State, their leaders and teeming supporters; the media, market women, NGOs and CSOs, security agencies and the electorate to give us the musch needed support as we embark on the journey of delivering a free, fair, credible and generally accepted election come 6th March, 2021.”

He assured of transparency with the political parties and smooth working relationship with the state Inter-Party Advisory Council.

In their different responses, Chairmen of political parties in the state called for a free and fair election, urging DSIEC to provide a level playing ground for all candidates and parties.

Oke Idawane, State chairman, Social Democratic Party, SDP, tasked DSIEC to play by the rule and avoid the temptation of shifting the election date. He further called for peace amongst members of the political parties.

The state secretary, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Obi Nzete, also sued for peace and lauded DSIEC for being a credible umpire even as he asked the Commission to maintain same in forth coming election.

Chairman, Delta IPAC, Emeke Bidokwu urged DSEIC to always partner with them inorder to reach the grassroots with needed information.

Present at the meeting which held at the Exco Hall of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, Asaba, include; officials of the DSEIC, representatives of security agencies, media organisations and other stakeholders

Stop Trading Under High Tension, lt Is For Your Own Saftey, Oromoni Urges Street Traders

Stop Trading Under High Tension, lt Is For Your Own Saftey, Oromoni Urges Street Traders

In a bid to restore cleanliness and sanity in the State, the Delta State Taskforce On Environment has reiterated its readiness to promote a cleaner, safety and hygienic environment through removal of illegal structures that deface the Environment.

To this end, the State Environment Taskforce Chairman Honorable Sylvester Oromoni has warned street traders to stop trading under high tension, stressing that it is for their own good and safety of life and property's.

The state taskforce team led by Oromoni further handed a 14day abatement notice to owners of the makeshift shops along river road, off Housing Complex Road, Ekpan.

Oromoni insisted that  the structures built under the electricity high tension wires must be removed immediately. 

According to the Environment Task Force Chairman, several warnings have been given to owners of the structures, but  they have refused to hid the directives.

He added that the action was actually in their best interest of the traders and their customers.

"What we have observed is that this people trade under the electricity high tension unmindful of the dangers involved. A wire can snap anytime and cause heavy casualty if people are under it" he said. 

Continuing Oromoni explained that all lives count. 

He recalled a recent incident at PTI Junction where two persons were killed when electricity wires snapped. 

Adding he said, "beyond the dangers involved,the make shift structures are unsightly and give the city a very bad look

"We need to start improving on the aesthetics of our metropolis", he said. 

The Taskforce Chairman warned that such unsightly and dangerous acts  will no longer be tolorated by the Government. 

"We will do all that is necessary to protect and safe the lives of citizens and their properties", he noted.

Just-ln: Delta Ijaws Set To Host Chief James Ibori, Says Amb. Mulade

Just-ln: Delta Ijaws Set To Host Chief James Ibori, Says Amb. Mulade

Francis Tayor

Warri____The Ijaw People in Delta State (IPDS) are now set to host Chief James Onanefe Ibori, former Governor of Delta State from 1999 to 2007, as a mark of appreciation for opening up the riverine Ijaw communities in the State, when he was Governor.

The people noted the determination and political will he demonstrated at the dawn of the new democratic dispensation in 1999. 

The hosting which is long overdue is aimed at honouring and recognising Chief Ibori's role in the advancement and development of the Ijaw people in Delta State.

In a statement, the conveners of the programme. Chief (Comrade) Mulade Sheriff and Mr. Hassan Warri have called on all sons and daughters of Delta Ijaw to come out enmass to honour and thank the Odidigborigbo of Africa irrespective of their political affiliations.

Highlights of Chief Ibori's goodwill for which the Delta Ijaw are grateful, include:

(i). Forthrightness, doggedness and determination towards ensuring the end of the fratricidal Ijaw/Itsekiri ethnic crisis, thereby saving several lives and property.

(ii).  Relocation of the Headquarters of Warri South West LGA to Ogbe-Ijoh Town, which today has reunited Ijaw/Itsekiri together.

(iii). The quality of political space and mentorship of the Ibori- led government that has led to Ijaw people being assisted to become notable personalities and gladiators such as Senator James Manager, Chief Pius Sinebe, Rt Hon. Frank Enekerogha, Barr. Bosin Ebikeme, Dr Braduce Angozi, Chief Frank Omare, Mr. George Timinimi, Rt. Hon. Solomon Funkekeme, amongst others, and today, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro has climbed to become the Deputy Governor of Delta State.

(iv). The construction of Bomadi Bridge which has opened up Ijaw land. This gesture has given a clear indication that in spite of the terrain, the Ijaw riverine area can be developed with road infrastructure.

(v). The Omadino Bridge (to connect the proposed road that will access Gbaramatu communities including Okerenkoko, Pepeama, Kokodiagbebe etc.

The Chief Convener, Chief Mulade Sheriff, the Ibe-Sorimowei of ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West LGA and an Ambassador of Peace noted that there is no better time than now to appreciate and thank our former dynamic Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori for bringing peace, unity and development to the area.

This event promises to be a memorable one, as arrangements have been concluded to reach out to revered Royal Fathers, Political Leaders, friends and well-wishers to grace the event with cultural display, at a date and venue to be announced in due course 

Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa and former Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan are expected to be the Guests of Honour, Deacon Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, Deputy Governor, Delta State; Senator James Manager, Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, Dr. Braduce Angozi and Capt. Pius Sinebe, will be hosts, Mulade stated.

Gender Based Violence: Alabo Nengi Calls On religious leaders to lead campaign

Gender Based Violence: Alabo Nengi Calls On religious leaders to lead campaign 

Emem Idio

Yenagoa_____ A renowned Niger Delta based human rights activist and Chairman of the Civil Liberties Organization, CLO, Bayelsa State branch, Royal High Chief. Alabo Nengi James has called on the clergy and other religious leaders in the society to lead the campaign violence against women by using the pulpit to condemn all forms of abuses against women and children.

Alabo Nengi, who stated this at the Choice of Christ Ministry, Azikoro Town in Yenagoa LGA, Bayelsa State while speaking as a guest speaker at an interactive awareness campaign to sensitize children and women as part of activities to mark the International campaign against the elimination of violence against women and girls--child as part of a 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV).

According to Nengi who is also the founder and Chairman of Nengi James Foundation, said by virtue of their position and authority they command in the society, the clergy, he pointed out has a big role to play in sensitizing the public against society ills and inhuman socio-cultural practices.

He said women and the girl child like others have inalienable fundamental human rights which include right to education, right to employment, right to equal opportunity, right to dignity of the human person among others.

While condemning all forms of discrimination against women and the girl child, he said it is regretted to note that cultural harmful practices like female genital mutilation, child trafficking and child labour are still prevalent in the society today.

He admonished parents and guardians to take responsibility of training their children and wards according to the holy scriptures which says train up a child in the way he should go, and when he grow up old he will not depart from it, just as he also advised children to be obedient to their parents and constituted authority.

Highlight of the occasion was the presentation of gifts items to the children.

Gov. Okowa assents to Delta’s 2021 budget of N383bn

Gov. Okowa assents to Delta’s 2021 budget of N383bn

Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has assented to the state’s 2021 Appropriation Bill, with assurance that the state government would strive to recover from the economic challenges engendered by COVID-19 pandemic.

Okowa, who signed the bill on Monday in Asaba, commended the state’s House of Assembly for speedy passage of the Bill and said that signing the budget with a month to the end of 2020 would avail the state government the opportunity to plan further towards the implementation of the 2021 budget from January, 2020.

He thanked God for the warm working relationship between the executive and the legislature in the state, and said that the government would remain focused in implementing the budget as passed, for the benefit of all Deltans.

"You have just witnessed my signing into law the 2021 Appropriation Bill, and as I said on Oct. 27, during the presentation of the bill, we are in very difficult times this year, no doubt both in this country and globally.

``And, with the second wave of the pandemic, it will create a further challenge for the recovery of the economy of our nation.

"However, we are optimistic that in the 2021 fiscal year, things will gradually improve and we will be able to get back to the levels of infrastructural development and the human capital development for our people.

"This is very necessary because there is a lot of pain; there is a lot of unemployment and our people are generally getting restive nationally and I pray that God will help us and this nation to rediscover ourselves and to commit every work of our people and our state and nation for the common good of all our citizens.

"The budget is termed 'budget of economic recovery' because we are very much aware of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, both on our health systems and the economy of the country, which is still largely dependent on the oil economy,’’ he said.

The governor explained that a lot was being done to grow the agricultural sector nationwide, including Delta, but stated that the programme would take time for it to begin to manifest meaningfully.

According to him, as long as we are still dependent mainly on the oil economy with the global pandemic going, we definitely have a lot of shortfall, both in the prices and the volumes of oil that is being sold in the international market.

"This obviously impacted negatively on our budget in 2020 that we had to reduce our budget downward twice in the year.

"However, I want to use this medium to appreciate our various contractors who had continued to stay in their various sites to work even when it is becoming increasingly difficult to make payments on contractual agreements already made.

"We will continue to be very responsible as a state and we will continue to work with them to deliver on our projects," he stated.

The governor expressed delight that some of the key projects were still on course, including the new Secretariat building which was nearing completion and Ughelli-Asaba road dualisation, which would be completed in March, 2022.

"I want to reassure you, Mr Speaker and all Deltans that the executive will keep focus on the development of projects that we are involved in, in the development of roads, schools, health institutions and we will continue to stay on course in trying to create the enabling environment for businesses to thrive," he said.

He disclosed that work had commenced at the Ogwashi-Uku Agro-Industrial Park, and reaffirmed that the state government was committed to delivering the project on time.

Okowa stated that the state would continue to focus on entrepreneurship programmes, and would take it to higher levels in the 2021 fiscal year by engaging more youths.

He said that the state government was also paying attention to the girl-child and the empowerment of our women.

"It is our hope and prayer that we will be able to achieve a reasonably budgeted amount of revenue, so that we can truly impact positively on all aspects of our economy, touching every community and every local government in the state.

"Deltans have done so well in praying for us and I can assure them that we shall finish all of those programmes and when we shall be leaving in 2023, Deltans and the government will have cause to say `thank God’ for all that we have achieved," Okowa stated.

Presenting the Appropriation Bill to the governor earlier, The Speaker of the state’s House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, said that the Bill went through all legislative process before passage.

Oborevwori recalled that Bill was presented to the House on 27th October, 2020 and was passed on 17 November, 2020 after it was considered sector-by-sector.

"It is with great pleasure that I present to you the 2021 Appropriation Bill passed by the House of Assembly for your assent.

"The urgency with which it was passed was informed by the legislative agenda of the House to partner with the executive to put the state on the path of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic which has ravaged the world.

"We were mindful of the fact that the quick passage of the bill was necessitated by Your Excellency's vision to bring the state out of the economic challenges posed by the pandemic," he said.

The budget figure was increased to N383 billion from N378.48 billion proposed by the governor. Recurrent expenditure is N173 billion and capital expenditure, N210billion.

The speaker had explained that the increase in the budget as proposed by the governor was to provide for some Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that were not captured in the proposal.

Revealed:Omoto Pays Otuaro #400, 000 00 To Kill Blackmail Video Against Boukan, Wanki

Revealed: Prophet Jeremiah Pays Otuaro #400, 000 00 To Kill Blackmail Video Against Boukan, Wanki

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ lnformation just reaching our news desk that the G.O. Christ Mecyland Deliverance Ministry Church Effurun, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, has bribed the younger brother to the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Mr. Bullet Otuaro with the sum of four hundred thousand naira (#400,000 00) in order to withdraw the blackmail case he instituted against Godwin Boukan and Amos Wanki.

According to our source, said prophet Jeremiah invited Bullet Otuaro on Thursday 26th November, 2020 and offered him the sum, so as to enable him lure and mobilize the two accused innocent young men and their parents to meet with him at the Church (Mercy City), in the guise to settle the matter out of court.

Meanwhile, Bullet Otuaro, having collected the money from Prophet Jeremiah on Thursday at Mercy City, communicated to the family members of the accused persons that, Prophet Omoto want to settle the matter out of court. " He added that, all Omoto want is for the both family members of Godwin and Wanki to meet with him at the Church, so as to settle the matter, Bullet said." 

Unfortunately on Monday 30th November, 2020, Bullet mobilized the accused persons as well as their parents to meet with Prophet Jeremiah Omoto at Mercyland. 

During the meeting, the  accused persons where forced under duress to say the bidding of the man of God. Prophet Jeremiah asked them to rehearse the script after him.

According to Amos Wanki, said: " l was invited here by Prophet Jeremiah through Bullet Otuaro to settle the matter out of court. But getting here today, Omoto compel me to say what is against my will. In order words, l was forced to say Omoto did not know anything concerning the said herbalist video criticising J Israel in front of camera. Prophet Jeremiah asked me to say, l should tell the world that he was not the one connived with the native doctor in the said video of his church elder blackmailing J Israel of South Africa."

In his part, Godwin Boukan said: " l was asked to apologize to the man of God that he knows nothing about the trending witch doctor video that is criticising J Israel of South Africa, Boukan stated."

It was said that Prophet Jeremiah released another five hundred thousand naira (#500, 000 00) instantly to those he invited to settle the matter after the meeting.

However, the accused persons expressed displeasure that they are not satisfied with the out of court settlement with Prophet Jeremiah, and that they will see their lawyer to take the next action.

It would be recalled that, the final judgement of the blackmail case between Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, Amos Wanki and Godwin Boukan is coming up on the 3rd of December, 2020 at magistrate Court 1, Ughelli.

Read The Intimidating Profile Of Comr. Timi Bougha, Councillor Hopeful Ward 17 Obotebe, Burutu LGA, Delta State, Nigeria

Read The Intimidating Profile Of Comr. Timi Bougha, Councillor Hopeful Ward 17 Obotebe, Burutu LGA, Delta State, Nigeria

Comrade Timimene Theophilus Bougha, popularly known as "Timi Bougha" is a youth leader, an advocate, a social right crusader, an astute grassroot reformer and a practicing carrier personnel.

A consultant who believes in "ability in every disability"; uses his privileged status and vantage position to lead and to making things right by way of inculcation, speaks the truth to set the records and to erase the cloud of naivety in people’s life.

His believe in transformational reforms makes him a role model in affecting life' and attending to the narratives positively.

He is an action-oriented and result-focused person with quick learning and good grasping ability. 

He is knowledge driven at all revealing cost so to translate the rudiment of same to salve the calls of life.

He is committed to lead, to working as a team in an organized way. A team builder, open to corrections, humbled with a teachable spirit.

Comrd. Timi Bougha was born 21st July, 1985 into the family of High Chief Felix Podoki Bougha of blessed memory from Pa' Bougha ancestry in Akegbegha-ware, Bilazigha,  Ezuweibodo Quarters of Obotebe  Town, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.

Comrd. Timi Bougha started his educational career in the year 1991-1996 at Ogini Primary School, Obotebe where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) in 1996, Between 1996-2001, he attended Obotebe Secondary School, Obotebe and obtained his O'level certificate, (NECO) in 2001, thereafter he proceeded to the prestigious Delta State University  (Delsu), Abraka in the year 2007-2011 and obtained a Degree, Bachelor of Science (B.sc) in 2011

Comrd. Timi Bougha carries with him a humane personality. He is a grassroot politician, a man among and from the masses, an organiser, a convener and mobiliser with a pronouncing and remarkable political charisma belonging to an army of social reformation bound crew to reform, rebuild and to restore.

He is an apostle and a firm believer of peace, justice, tranquility and unity. He is an epitome and aura of a positive change recipe, a seasoned transformation sauce.

From 2017 to Date, Comrd. Timi Bougha works as a Vice President, Niger Delta Youth Advocates (NIDYAD). In 2019 - 2020, he worked with the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Delta State of Nigeria as a Principal Aide to the Chairman, PDP, Delta South. In 2018-2019, Comrd. Timi Bougha worked with Ministry Of Urban Renewal Delta State as a Special Assistant to the Honourable Commissioner on Media, he was a Member, sub-committee on Media/Publicity to the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Burutu Local Government Area Campaign Organisation for the 2019 General Elections in 2019. He equally served as a Director Media/Publicity in Hon. Dan Yingi Campaign Organisation in 2018 as well as a Member in RT. Hon Franc' Enekorogha Campaign Organisation in 2018.

In 2015, Comrd. Timi Bougha' leadership qualities were put to bare when over a 500 persons of good repute comprising men, women and youths converge in solidarity for Okowa/Otuaro PDP ticket in 2015, he manned the moment as a Chairman in Okowa/Otuaro Supporters Network Obotebe Kingdom in 2015 thus performed marvelously. In 2013-2014, he worked with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as a Member. In a like manner, he worked with the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) as a Facilitator/General Secretary                                                                     Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, Ogun State of Nigeria in 2013-2014.

Also in 2007-2012, he worked as an Administrative Director in Interpek Nigeria Ltd. He equally worked as an Equipment Supervisor Wire-line/wellhead in Emval Nigeria Ltd in 2010-2011.                                        

While in 2010, he was Eleco Member, Faculty of Science Rep in Student Union Government Delta State University, Abraka as well as a Welfare Director in National Association of Science Student (NASS) Delta State University, Abraka from 2009-2010.                                

Again, in 2009-2011, he was the President - General, National Union of Obotebe Student (NUOS).

Comrd. Timi Bougha is one personage whose rising leadership profile has gained much coin owing to experience garnered working with resource personages over the years. He has held several leadership positions, contributes maximally and poised to always adding value as can be seen in the activities of Niger Delta Youth Advocates (NIDYAD), while as a Vice President, inter alia, build bridges of peaceful coexistence, combats restiveness with dialogue initiatives, promotes professionalism to Job specification, drives and welcomes innovative visions and ideas to better the indigent of Niger Delta especially the teeming youths. He added his voice to quell the public view of uncensored and unguided arsenals with unprintable names targeted at the party and Government of Delta State, created a public rapport system and a mechanised feedback system in building public trust. Launched a mechanised approach of image making of the PDP, party and Government of Delta State while as a Principal Aide to Delta South, PDP, Chairman and Media Aide to the Honourable Commissioner on Urban Renewal. Upheld the integrity and sanctity of both institutions with a peculiar revered approach. 

Equally, Comrd. Timi Bougha carried out the rigorous and mandatory 1year assignment in serving his father land both in rain and sun successively as a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Also, he Formulates and executes strategies to increase administrative work of subordinates as an Administrative Director in Interpek Nigeria Ltd.

Again, he ensures strict adherence to management rule and regulations, devised means to facilitate result easily as an                                     Equipment Supervisor of Wire-line/wellhead in Emval Nigeria Ltd.

Comrd. Timi Bougha further liaises with Students, Academic and Nonacademic Staff when there is a need, promotes Lecturer, Students friendliness and to see Students voice heard as well as organizes seminars/symposiums for wards/guardian to see reasons on the importance of education and avail themselves the mandate to send their wards to school as a Welfare Director (NASS) and a President - General (NUOS) respectively.

Comrd. Timi Bougha is self motivated and target determined. He passions integrity, honesty and has ability to work with little or no supervision on a giving mandate. He is an avant-garde of Human Relations Personnel with a prime on Peace advocacy and Dispute Resolution (Conflict Resolution).

He loves reading, Music and Cooking.

In his penchant to add value in any given mandate, Comrd. Timi Bougha commands certain skills that has proven to excel him overtime, such includes possession of organizational skills, negotiations skills, computer skills (MSW) and analytical Skills alongside good oral, written and presentation skills as well as project and time management skills with a high tolerance of stress; enjoys responsibilities.

He is also the CEO of Theot & B Global Services and Chairman TNB Medicines. An entrepreneur, and currently a Councillor hopeful to represent the good people of Ward 17 Obotebe, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.

Source:

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Just-ln:Bomadi Constituents passes Vote of No Confidence on Manager,Mutu,Preyor over bad Representation

Just-ln:Bomadi Constituents passes Vote of No Confidence on Manager,Mutu,Preyor over bad Representation

... Give Them Red Card Ahead 2023, Says Enough Is Enough Bomadi Local Government Must Get The Basic Social Amenities We Are Protesting For

Bomadi____ The people of Bomadi Local Government has pass vote of no confidence on their public office holders, Senator James Manager, Rt. Hon. Nicholas Mutu and Hon. Preyor Oboro over poor performances and poor representation over years in office.

Speaking with newsmen on behalf of the protesters, human rights activist and coordinator Bomadi Like Mind Comrades, Comrade Gilor Kelly said, "Everyday we complain of underdevelopment and human capital development in Bomadi Local Government and we have Senator James Manager in the Senate 2003 till date, Rt. Hon. Nicholas Mutu 1999 till date and Hon. Preyor Oboro 2011 till date, but nothing to show for in the local government. No constituency office, no constituency project not even constituency briefing over the years. They are now nightmare to the people they are representing.

We are calling on EFCC and ICPC to visit Bomadi Local Government and see things for themselves. Let them come and see the underdevelopment and suffering the people are passing through despite having such public office holders in the local government over the years.

Today the youths of Bomadi Local Government are rising to say No to these failed leaders. Enough is enough we can not bear it anymore. They don't have our support. So they should resign and submit themselves to the EFCC and ICPC before they will be disgrace out of office.

Today historical protest of Bomadi Like Mind Comrades is about Good Governance and against bad leadership in Bomadi Local Government over the years. We have given red card to Senator James Manager, Rt. Hon. Nicholas Mutu and Hon. Preyor Oboro for their poor performances and poor representation over the years.

Comrade Gilor said, as lawmakers in the National Assembly and State Assembly non of them that has ever made law or sponsor bill (s) that positively affect the lives of the people they are representing. They don't have constituency office, no constituency project, no good relationship with their constituencies. They are there for their own selfish interest and their families. Because of their selfish and poor performances both in the Federal and State levels the Bomadi Local Government Area is abysmally backward in terms of development and human capital development since 1999 till date.

"The radical Comrade warn sycophants and eye service to steer clear from the development and human capital development of the local government and tell them the bitter truth to do the needful.

Also speaking during the Protest for Good Governance, High Chief (Alhaji) Yusuf Eregbene decried that the Bomadi Local Government is poorly represented by inefficient lawmakers at both the State and Federal levels which moved the council area abysmally backward in terms of development. 

There is no single higher institution in Bomadi Local Government, no light, no bank, no good roads, no portable drinking water, no functional market, no functional health care, no constituency office, no constituency project and among others. You can see they are failed leaders. 

"I want to ask Senator James Manager, Rt. Hon. Nicholas Mutu and Hon. Preyor Oboro. This pertinent question, How many times has they call for Constituency briefing since they were elected into office over the years. Where are their Constituency Projects and Constituency office located? 

What are the legacy projects you people attracted to our Constituency over the years as our elected representatives in order to write your names in gold? Is so sad and unfortunate that nothing to so for as far as Bomadi Constituency is concerned.

This historical protest is to tell you people that we are tired of your poor performances both at the State and Federal levels over the years. 

We there pass vote of no confidence on Senator James Manager, Hon. Nicholas Mutu and Hon. Preyor Oboro. They should resign and submit themselves to EFCC to account for all the money they collect for our Constituency Project and be ready to disgrace out of office. 

Grand Finale Of Next SuperStar Reality TV Show To Hold December 2020

Grand Finale Of Next SuperStar Reality TV Show To Hold December 2020..

The management of one of the leading Reality TV Shows in West Africa, (NEXT SUPERSTAR REALITY TV SHOW ) has announced that the Grand Finale of the Show will be coming up by December 2020.

The management of the Reality TV Show disclose this via their official website on Sunday 29th November, 2020. 

The Show which is aimed at bringing entertainment to the doorstep of all. It is a show that is well thought out and articulated in order to Inform, Fascinate and Entertain viewers. 

The Show is Jam packed with lots of interesting activities, which successful housemates who find their way into the house are to carryout as they compete for a grand prize of 2million naira and a Brand New Car. 

The Next SuperStar Reality TV Show, is a show that is widely streamed due to it's Educative, Fascinating and Entertaining master plan.

The Show is shown on various TV Stations, such as DSTV Channel 262, Gotv, Startimes, StarSat, PlayTV and WapTV from 9:00pm to 9:30pm every Wednesday. 

The show is constructively designed in a way that will keep you glued to your TV Screen.

Participants in the show are carefully auditioned and handpicked from different Background, Ethnicity and Religion Who are meant to live under one roof. In order to show the uniqueness, adaptability and peaceful coexistence between different people. 

The show is as well, fashioned in such a way that allows viewers to vote for their favourite contestant or housemate, both online and offline. 

Housemates in the show are being kept under strict camera surveillance, so as to keep viewers on the know of every moment in the house. 

The management of the Reality TV Show, has also made available the link for interested persons.who would want to feature in the show. 

The management has as well, made available their various social media handles with which audience (viewers) can get connected to the show. 

Below is the link provided by the management, for viewers to vote their favorite contestant or housemate. 

http://Nextsuperstartvsho.com.

Bomadi Constituents Passes Vote Of No Confidence On Manager,Mutu,Preyor Over Bad Representation

Just-ln: Bomadi Constituents Passes Vote Of No Confidence On Manager, Mutu, Preyor Over Bad Representation

... Give Them Red Card Ahead 2023, Says Enough Is Enough Bomadi Local Government Must Get The Basic Social Amenities We Are Protesting For

Bomadi____ The people of Bomadi Local Government has pass vote of no confidence on their public office holders, Senator James Manager, Rt. Hon. Nicholas Mutu and Hon. Preyor Oboro over poor performances and poor representation over years in office.

Speaking with newsmen on behalf of the protesters, human rights activist and coordinator Bomadi Like Mind Comrades, Comrade Gilor Kelly said, "Everyday we complain of underdevelopment and human capital development in Bomadi Local Government and we have Senator James Manager in the Senate 2003 till date, Rt. Hon. Nicholas Mutu 1999 till date and Hon. Preyor Oboro 2011 till date, but nothing to show for in the local government. No constituency office, no constituency project not even constituency briefing over the years. They are now nightmare to the people they are representing.

We are calling on EFCC and ICPC to visit Bomadi Local Government and see things for themselves. Let them come and see the underdevelopment and suffering the people are passing through despite having such public office holders in the local government over the years.

Today the youths of Bomadi Local Government are rising to say No to these failed leaders. Enough is enough we can not bear it anymore. They don't have our support. So they should resign and submit themselves to the EFCC and ICPC before they will be disgrace out of office.

Today historical protest of Bomadi Like Mind Comrades is about Good Governance and against bad leadership in Bomadi Local Government over the years. We have given red card to Senator James Manager, Rt. Hon. Nicholas Mutu and Hon. Preyor Oboro for their poor performances and poor representation over the years.

Comrade Gilor said, as lawmakers in the National Assembly and State Assembly non of them that has ever made law or sponsor bill (s) that positively affect the lives of the people they are representing. They don't have constituency office, no constituency project, no good relationship with their constituencies. They are there for their own selfish interest and their families. Because of their selfish and poor performances both in the Federal and State levels the Bomadi Local Government Area is abysmally backward in terms of development and human capital development since 1999 till date.

"The radical Comrade warn sycophants and eye service to steer clear from the development and human capital development of the local government and tell them the bitter truth to do the needful.

Also speaking during the Protest for Good Governance, High Chief (Alhaji) Yusuf Eregbene decried that the Bomadi Local Government is poorly represented by inefficient lawmakers at both the State and Federal levels which moved the council area abysmally backward in terms of development. 

There is no single higher institution in Bomadi Local Government, no light, no bank, no good roads, no portable drinking water, no functional market, no functional health care, no constituency office, no constituency project and among others. You can see they are failed leaders. 

"I want to ask Senator James Manager, Rt. Hon. Nicholas Mutu and Hon. Preyor Oboro. This pertinent question, How many times has they call for Constituency briefing since they were elected into office over the years. Where are their Constituency Projects and Constituency office located? 

What are the legacy projects you people attracted to our Constituency over the years as our elected representatives in order to write your names in gold? Is so sad and unfortunate that nothing to so for as far as Bomadi Constituency is concerned.

This historical protest is to tell you people that we are tired of your poor performances both at the State and Federal levels over the years. 

We there pass vote of no confidence on Senator James Manager, Hon. Nicholas Mutu and Hon. Preyor Oboro. They should resign and submit themselves to EFCC to account for all the money they collect for our Constituency Project and be ready to disgrace out of office.