FocalPoint Reports

ITSEKIRI UNITES FOR JE.MANAGER, SAYS UDUAGHAN CANNOT WIN SENATORIAL SEAT By Ezekiel Kagbala (FPR) As the Delta South Peoples Democratic Party senatorial candidate, Senator James Manager participate in the ward to ward PDP campaign, across the senatorial district, rumours that Itsekiri's in GRA ward will not vote for Manager has been laid to rest as Itsekiri's finally unites for Manager. This was disclosed to FocalPoint Reports in Warri by the councillor representing GRA Ward, Warri South Local Government area, Hon. Amiwe Pinnick, During a ward to ward campaign recently organized in Warri. The Councillor emphatically Said, "The All Progressive Congress candidate will never and can never defeat James Manager in any of the units in GRA Ward, for the Federal House of representative, House of Assembly, Governor to the presidency it is 100 percent PDP". The counselor assured  Senator James Manager of the Itsekiri' votes and support, adding that Itsekiri's

2019 ELECTION: NO ALTERNATIVE TO OKOWA-- MULADE TELLS DELTAN'S, IJAWS, *CHARGE GOV OKOWA TO DEVELOP RIVERINE, OIL COMMUNITIES WITH 2019 BUDGET.* An Ijaw community leader in Delta State, Comrade Mulade  Sheriff has joined his voice with others to welcome Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to Burutu Local Government Council, calls on Deltans to come out en-mass to receive the dynamic Governor to Ijaw land of Burutu. Comrade Mulade Sheriff made who made the call in Warri yesterday said "We have no other alternative to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and Barr. Kingsley Otuaro. We will give them maximum support for continuity in the Government House till 2023 when an Ijaw man would take over as the next governor of our great state". Speaking further, he appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to give special attention to oil and gas producing communities in riverine areas and ensure all inclusive development of coastal communities as the hope and source of revenue for the State. "It is impera

WE WILL SUPPORT JAMES MANAGER FOR SENATE AGAIN.......... IGBUDU WARD LEADER The Delta South Senatorial candidate of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, Senator James Manager has been assured of massive support from the people of Igbudu Ward, Warri South Local government Area Delta State. This was made known by the Igbudu Ward 9 Chairman, Comrade Emanuel Dede, during a PDP Ward to ward campaign organized by PDP candidates. The people of Igbudu, Ward 9 received The Delta South senatorial candidate, Senator James Manager and other candidates with much enthusiasm and a pledge of support, assuring James Manager of free return to the national assembly to make law and attract development to the grassroot. The ward chairman said "We are very ready for the 2019 general elections. We will vote and mobilize others to do same because Manager is a grassroot man, his repeated electoral victories that has earned him a long stay in the national assembly, has made him more closer to the g

Don’t Allow Yourselves to be used for Political Violence.....Mulade caution youths As Nigerians Prepares for the 2019 general elections, a Niger Delta based human and environmental right activist, Comrade Sheriff Mulade have cautioned Nigerian youths to avoid desperate politicians who may be planning to use them to perpetuate violence during the elections in the country. Mulade Said "The children of politcians are not among the crowd of supporters who hungrily follow politcians during campaign and political rallies the greedy and desperate  politicians are only concern with how to acquire political powers, get richer and enjoy with their families while the poor supporters get poorer and suffer with their families and generation". The environmentalist gave the admonition in Warri yesterday during a media chat with journalist, admonishing youth to shun any act of overzealousness or thuggery which could mar their future and result in loss of lives, stating further he added t

The Presidency has said that the Buhari administration will not bend the rules in regard to its fight against corruption, adding that it will not tolerate interference from international community in Nigeria’s internal affairs. Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity Garba Shehu, in a statement, was reacting to the United Kingdom and the United States’ condemnation of the suspension of Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Presidency insisted that Nigeria reserves the right to take action on internal affairs without interference. The statement reads: “The Federal Government welcomes the prevailing keen interest and partnerships for successful elections in, and a peaceful Nigeria. “However, we reject any interference or perception management that promotes apprehension, citizens distrust or undermines the transparency and acceptability of the outcomes of our electoral process. “Nigeria reserves the right to be insulated from su

EX PRESIDENTIAL AIDE BLASTS BUHARI OVER ONNOGHEN’S SUSPENSION Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has reacted to reports that president Muhammadu Buhari has suspended embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen and replaced him with Tanko Mohammed. According to the former presidential aide the said the suspension is nothing but a plot to rig the forthcoming presidential election. He noted that, that’s why its no coincidence that the suspension came the day Onnoghen was inaugurating the election tribunal. ” Speaking via his Twitter handle on Friday, wrote thus: I am not surprised at President Buhari’s suspension of CJN Onnoghen by and his swearing in Tanko Mohammed from Bauchi as the new CJN. It’s no coincidence that the suspension came the day Onnoghen was inaugurating the election tribunal. This is all about 2019! I completely and totally reject the suspension of CJN Onnoghen by the cabal. The trumped up corruption charges against Onnoghen are before the courts, who ha

James Manager Campaign, team of Supporters Gets more Boost at  Okere  Urhobo * By FocalPoint  Reports The senatorial candidate of the Delta South senatorial district, Senator James Manager revived more support from leaders of Okere Urhobo, Warri South Local government area, Delta State. Ward executives led by the chairman of Okumagba 1 Ward 11, Comr. Ochuko Maduku, revived Senator James Manager Delta South senatorial candidate, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi candidate, House of Representative, Warri Federal Constituency, Matthew Opuoru Poko candidate of Warri South Constituency, Delta State House of Assembly, during ward to ward campaign. The Okumagba 1 Ward 11 leads pledged their support and readiness to work for the party and secure victory in the forthcoming election, adding that James Manager is the best choice for the Delta South Senatorial seat.

COMPLETE PROJECTS EMBARKED ON BY YOUR PRED ECESSOR, MULADE TELLS GOVERNOR OKOWA   A Niger Delta based human rights activist and environmentalist, Comrade Sheriff Mulade has urged Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State to as a matter of urgency embark on completion of projects started by his predecessor so as to add more and quick infrastructural development in the state. Comrade Mulade who made the appeal recently in Warri, pointed out that the immediate past administration in the state commenced the Ughoto/Jeddo Omadino Road to link Sapele Road by Aziza junction in Okpe Local Government Area in order to decongest the heavy traffic gridlock in Jeddo/Ughoton and Omadino axis, Ogheye floating market that will serve as first floating market and open up commerce activities across the coastal areas in Warri North Local Government Area, the Ayakoromo/Egbo-Ideh access Road and Bridge transversing Burutu and Ughelli South Local Government Areas. He noted that the works have not received

ENVIRONMENTALIST CALLS FOR NIGER DELTA ECONOMIC SUMMIT, PREDICTS FALL OF OIL SOON  *** CHARGES  GOVERNORS TO DEVELOP TOURISM CENTRES NOW   A renowned Niger Delta human and environmental rights activist, Comrade Sheriff Mulade has called for Niger Delta economic summit, urging Niger Delta governors to partner with the Federal government, development partners and IOCs operating in the area now in a bid to proffer solution that will halt looming economic crisis and to attract sustainable development and relevance to the region after oil and gas existence. Comrade Sheriff who made the call at the weekend while speaking with journalists in Abuja, said that; "The Niger Delta region supposed to be economically vibrant not for the government alone but everyone from the oil rich region should feel the economic impact of being a Niger Deltan and a Nigerian". According to him also; " We must create tourism centers now as oil will go into extinction soon, oil and gas activities

MILITANT GROUP SEEK TO SURRENDER ARMS SEEKS GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION TO MOP UP WEAPONS By Tare Ekereke One of the militant groups in the oil rich Niger Delta region, led by self styled general Ebube Agbobulagha, seeking to lay down arms, yesterday appealed to the Nigerian Federal government to approve their request for an intervention to mop-up light and dangerous weapons from the Niger Delta creeks. The group yesterday disclosed to *FocalPoint Reports* that there are light and dangerous weapons circulating in the creeks of Niger Delta, particularly in Delta State, hence they seek to participate in negotiating, retrieving and  integrating those groups that were not captured in the Presidential Amnesty Programme to surrender their weapons.   In a letter addressed to the Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF) on the 16th, August 2018, which was made available to Focal Point Reports, the militant group, named ATEOTAOO, appealed to government for support to enable  them m

BSO, BURUTU APC LEADERS, BARISTER SMOOTH TO UNSEAT OKOWA, MANAGER By Ezekiel Kagbala (FPR) Members of the Buhari Support Organization, BSO Burutu wing, the famous Ijaw musical icon, Chief Barrister Smooth, Hon. George Timinimi and prominent Ijaws in the All Progressive Congress, APC, yesterday converged at the residence of former Delta State Governor, the Delta South Senatorial Candidate for APC, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, the APC governorship candidate, Chief Great Ogboru to seal up strategies ahead of the 2019 general elections. In a gathering presided over by Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, Chief Great Ogboru and members of the State APC leadership, constituted committee to mobilize supporters for the visit of President Mohammadu Buhari' for the flag off of APC campaign in Delta State and also perfect plans for a smooth ride into the State Government House to unseat governor Okowa with a shocking electoral victory as planed. A members of the Buharri Support Organization, a national leade

DESOPADEC IJAW COMMISSIONER MUST RENDER STEWARDSHIP OR FACE EFCC........ IPDI By Ezekiel Kagbala (FPR) SAPELE___There appears to be pabble tension as Ijaw Peoples Development Initiative, blows hot, insists on stewardship of another 50million naira monthly security fund accruing to Ijaw nationality from Desopadec from inception of office by Favour Izoukumor till date. Speaking with correspondent of Focalpoint Reports, the national spokesman of Ijaw Peoples development Initiative, Comr. Daniel Ezekiel, "Said the group would not be deterred despite attacks on the group by Fevour Izuokumor's blind followers who makes  frivolous and baseless attacks on social media adding that  they are only complicating issues for him as the group had enough evidence to send Favour to EFCC custody. Comrade Ezekiel said "IPDI would not waste  its time responding to beneficiaries of corruption in the name of family government, adding that the office Favour is occupying does not belongs to s

POOR LEADERSHIP CAUSE OF UNDERDEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA......MULADE  ACTIVIST IDENTIFIES LEADERSHIP AS BANE OF DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA  A Niger Delta Peace and Environment rights advocate, Comrade Sheriff Mulade has blamed the under development of Nigeria particularly Niger Delta States to bad leadership, selfish interest displayed by those who crave to build political empire at the detriment of the electorate. Speaking with news men in Abuja, the activist said; "It is worth of note that followers who seek compensation for being followers in form of money, contracts and a place in government have contributed to over 90% of leadership failure in Nigeria, unnecessary praise singing for cheap recognition have blinded the leaders of their responsibilities to the people". He noted that election is not every day activity hence each time it comes is an opportunity to vote right, kick out bad leaders, adding that opportunities does not always go round because the political elites in

CDHR DELTA STATE WELCOMES NEW DELTA  COMMISSIONER OF POLICE The Chairman Committee for the Defense of Human Rights, Delta State Branch heartily welcomes the new Commissioner of Police to the State. The CDHR boss spoke on behalf of the entire member of the group that they will give every needed support to the new Police Boss in his quest to maintain the enduring peace that the state has been enjoying and enhancing law and order. Comr Taiga then requested that the New Police Boss should act swiftly in addressing the issue of illegal arrest and extortion going on in Warri and its environs, regulate the act of Violation of Human Rights by Nigeria Police men, and that the Police should work within the armpit of the Law and respect fundamental Human Rights as enshrined in the constitution of the Nation while discharging their duties. Prince Taiga also requested that the new CP should address the issue of over detention and Collection of Money from Suspect for bail even as he look forward

2019 presidency: Uduaghan assures Buhari will win in Delta JANUARY 8, 2019 Immediate-past governor of Delta State and All Progressives Congress (APC), 2019 Delta South senatorial candidate, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has said that the achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari in the Niger Delta area and Delta State, in particular, would make his re-election in the February presidential election very easy. Speaking at the inauguration of the APC presidential campaign council in Abuja on Monday, the former governor said the efforts of the President Buhari-led government have brought relative peace in the Niger Delta region. “We are sure of delivering because Mr. President has done a lot for Delta State. Don’t forget that Delta State is like the nucleus of the crisis in Niger Delta and of course when Mr. President came in, we had this Niger Delta Avengers that came up in 2016. “When Mr. President came in and it took the ingenuity of Mr. President and the Vice President to manage that

Minimum wage: NLC begins indefinite strike Jan. 8 Wednesday, January 2, 2019 5:47 pm Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Following the inability of the Federal Government to urgently transmit the bill on the new national minimum wage to the National Assembly, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has set January 8 as date for the commencement of an indefinite nationwide strike. NLC President Comrade Ayuba Wabba said the strike would be inevitable if nothing happened before the set date. He appealed to workers across the nation to support the action to succeed in the interest of their social and economic prosperity. Wabba called on Federal Government to urgently transmit the bill on the new national minimum wage to the National Assembly for a speedy passage. He said: “It is unfortunate that the Federal Government is yet to transmit to the National Assembly an executive bill for the enactment of N30,000 as the new national minimum wage. “Government’s dilly-dallying on the issue has strain

Genevieve Nnaji Celebrate 20 Years In Nollywood Nollywood actress and film maker, Genevieve Nnaji is celebrating two decades in the film industry. Nnaji, who recently premiered her directorial debut, ‘Lion Heart’, began acting at the age of 19 in 1998 with the movie, ‘Most Wanted’. By Onyiorah Paschal It may not be out of place to submit that such emerging… In her New Year post, she wrote, ‘as 2018 comes to an end, I mark 20 years in the art of film making. I’m grateful for my life, journey, and growth thus far. I’m happy I could celebrate with you through a product that embodied all of me, mentally and spiritually; for all of your pleasure. May 2019 be our best year yet’.

Okowa  Clinches  Silverbird Award As Man Of The Year 2018 ASABA –  Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has emerged the Silverbird Man of the Year, 2018, after securing the highest number of votes sent in by respondents. Governor Okowa was nominated for ensuring peace and security in Delta State, youth empowerment, sports development, as well as infrastructure development, especially road construction, even in riverine communities, earning him the name ‘Road Master’. According to the management of Silverbird Group, the prestigious Silverbird Man of the Year award was instituted thirteen years ago to recognise individuals who have impacted positively on the lives of Nigerians through their chosen careers. The Silverbird Man of the Year award and other categories of awards will be conferred on Governor Okowa and other well-deserved recipients at a ceremony on February 3, 2019, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Apple is on the verge of becoming the first $1 trilli

Ortom’s rice farm set ablaze by Suspected herdsmen Wednesday, January 2, 2019 7:01 am By FocalPoint Reports The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has lost his rice farm located in Gbajimba in the Guma Local Government Area of the state to fire as suspected armed Fulani herdsmen, on New Year’s eve, stormed the rice farm and set it ablaze. FocalPoint Reports gathered from the Farm Manager, Kena Iordzua, as claiming that the farm was about 250 hectares of land, with the burnt rice estimated at over N100m. The farm manager was said to have informed that the herders came to the farm with a large number of cattle during the day and set it on fire at three different points. Iordzua said the inferno could not be put out due to the wild nature of the fire as a result of the harmattan. He added that security agents were mobilised to go after the herdsmen, who shot sporadically in the air as they retreated towards the Nasarawa State border. “The burnt portion of this rice farm is estim