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Mulade Congratulates Governor Okowa on Second Term in Office: Urge him to Consider and send the Coaster Area Development Agency Proposal As Executive Bill to DTHA Charge Delta State House of Assembly To Consider It Urgently For The Sake of One DELTA The Peace advocate and chief sponsor of the Coaster Area Development Agency, CADA Bill, Niger Delta human rights activist and environmentalist, Comrade (Amb) Sheriff Mulade has Congratulated Sen Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa , Governor of Delta State and his Deputy Dcn Barr Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, on their second term in office and given further reasons why the Coaster Area Development Agency, CADA Bill, should be passed without delay by the State House of Assembly. Speaking with newsmen in Asaba during the inaugural ceremony of the Governor’s second term, Comrade Mulade said, “for the following reasons and for the sake of one Delta, our dear Honourable members in the forthcoming House of Assembly should consider and speed up the bill to crea

Why we disagree with you, National Assembly tells president National Assembly Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara yesterday reaffirmed the independence of the National Assembly, saying the legislature will not be a rubberstamp of the executive arm of government. According to him, “by the constitution and design, the executive informs us what they intend to do and the representatives of the people in National Assembly decide what is priority, since they represent the people.”Dogara stated this during the signing of the N8.93 trillion 2019 budget by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. He was reacting to a complaint by the president that changes to the budget by the legislators would “adversely impact our programmes, making it difficult for us to achieve the objectives of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan.”The speaker’s assertion came at a time members of the new ninth Assembly are locked in a battle of wits over the choice of leadership.

Woeful Performance of Buhari as Petroleum Minister : Oil Sector in Comatose , PANDEF 16 Point request suffers setback As President Muhammadu Buhari, who doubles as the petroleum minister, completes his first term in office, stakeholders in the oil and gas sector have insisted that his performance in the sector is far below expectations. The stakeholders, who spoke to FocalPoint yesterday, stated that Buhari did not deserve pass mark considering that critical issues, including industry reforms, transparency and accountability, overhaul of dilapidated refineries and payment of subsidy are yet to be addressed. They lamented that investments worth over $200 billion have been stranded due to failure to pass the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), just as they noted that promises to address the various demands of the people of the oil-producing region, including addressing a 16-point request by the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and re-awarding oil blocks whose licences have expired, r

  24m Nigerians At Risk Of Mental Disorder, WHO Warns By Ezekiel Kagbala (FPR) THE World Health Organisation yesterday warned that over 24 million Nigerians may suffer from various mental illnesses, a situation worsened by the dismal number of health institutions and professionals. The frightening revelation was contained in the global agency’s 2018 report released at a workshop on health reporting during emergencies in Yola. The document observed that with the prevalence of mental disorder among Nigerians put at 12.1 per cent, many people from the North East might suffer one form of disorder or the other.

EGBEMA YOUTH COUNCIL PRESIDENT GENERAL SENDS A CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO OKOWA, MANAGER, EREYITOMI, HON. FRED MARTINS. EGBEMAVOICE__The Egbema Youth Council (EYC), newly elected President General Mr. Bright Maya and the entire Executive members on behalf of the Kingdoms’ Youth Council has congratulated the Incumbent and governor-elect of Delta State, Dr. Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa for his well-deserved victory on governorship election conducted March 2019 and the inauguration come May, 29th 2019. Egbema youth Council  is a central  youth body in Egbema Kingdom that advocates for the unity and development of the kingdom. The newly elected and inaugurated president general of the  youth council during the weekend at Warri hosted a press briefing and sends his congratulatory message to the elected Governor of Delta state, he urged the Governor-elect, the Senator-elect, the House of Representatives and House of Assembly members-elect to take as priority the development of the Egbema Kingdom a

 Mulade Urges Okowa to Form State Executive Council With Competent Persons, Call for Merit ***Commends Governor for setting up transition committee A  Niger Delta community leader, Amb. Comrade Sheriff Mulade has urged the Delta State Governor,  Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, to appoint competent and credible people into his cabinet to fast track development in the second term of his administration. He also  advised the Governor to pick those who are tested, proven and trusted in handling the affairs of the State no matter their positions within the political family. Comrade Mulade who gave the charge while congratulating Governor Okowa for his electoral victory said the second term of Okowa administration deserved the support of trustworthy and reliable Deltans. He said the Governor performed creditably well during the first tenure, and expressed the hope that the second tenure would be better. The  Activist said that he contributed financially to the sucess of the party at the State

DBS MANAGEMENT VISITS CEPEJ, SEEK ASSISTANCE FOR ONLINE BROADCASTING, WIDER COVERAGE The management of Delta Broadcasting service Warri, yesterday proposed partnership with Environmental and Human Right Non Governmental Grganization, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) at Africa For Peace drive near Osubi Airport, Warri Delta State. The Management team of the Delta State government Radio and TV Station DBS, who visited CEPEJ includes the acting general Manager, Pastor Malcolm Oteri, Patrick Edema, News and current affairs department, Becky Eboyoli, public relations and host of others. The media team was received by the national coordinator, CEPEJ, Comrade Sheriff Mulade the management team, Members/Chairman board of trustees Dr. Godwin Orhadahwe and host of others.  Malcolm Oteri who briefed CEPEJ during the visit noted that they seek to partner with CEPEJ to boost the station's programms and coverage, noting that they are partnering with reputable organi

Governor Okowa Should Reward Ijaws Loyalty - FrankBy Kelly    Gilor Kelly: Chief Comrade Akiefa Frank, IYC Chairman Western Zone has called on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to give more appointments to ljaw people in Delta state in his second tenure, noting that Ijaws are always faithful, supportive and loyal to him and PDP in every elections in the state. According to Comrade Frank, since 1999 till day Ijaws has never support or voted for any party except PDP in all elections. "Our Excellency and Deltans could recall that in 2015 governorship election Ijaw Local Government Areas give him the highest votes, and in 2019 governorship election we (Ijaw) repeated the same by voting massively for all the PDP candidates. The ljaws are always standing by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and they have voted massively for him in all his governorship elections including the 2015 governorship primaries."We are calling on Governor Okowa to reciprocate our loyalty and faithfulness to him by given ljaw

CEPEJ Slams FG, NOSDRA, IOC Over Trans-Forcados Pipeline fire outbreak …Urge residents to evacuate , provision of relief materials An environmental and human rights non governmental organization, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ has drawn the attention of the Federal Government of Nigeria, NOSDRA and International oil companies, IOCs, to the pipeline fire outbreak on the Trans-Forcados Pipeline around Chanomi Creek in Yeye community, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. CEPEJ’s National Coordinator, Peace Amb. Comrade Sheriff Mulade expressed the NGO’s disappointment over what he described as utter disregard for the safety of the Niger Delta environment displayed by those benefiting from the resources of the region. He condemned the negligence exhibited by NOSDRA, the government agency established to cater for the people and the environment of the oil region. He noted that avoidable disasters had been allowed to wreak havoc on innocent people and the e

Kunukunuma Residents Draws Okowa's attention Over Neglect, Underdevelopment. WE NEED WATER, HEALTH CENTER, ELECTRICITY MOSES BEBENIMIBOR APPEALS TO DELTA STATE GOVERNMENT Residents of Kunukunuma community in Gbaramatu kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta state, have drawn the attention of the Federal and State Government to what they have described as developmental neglect by the state government since 2015. The community chairman of KunuKunuma community, Chief Moses Bebenimibor who briefed newsman in Warri on behalf of his people noted that Kunukunuma desperately need Water, Healthcare Roads and Electricity. He noted that they want to be optimistic that governor Ifeanyi Okowa/ Deputy governor Barr. Kingsley Otuaro second tenure victory would  bring the needed infrastructural development and basic amenities to Kunukunuma adding that their unflinching support with block votes delivered during the last gubernatorial elections contributed to governor Oko

Dont Run DESOPADEC With Interim, the commossion  is due for Restructuring,  comrade Kagbala tells Okowa   A Niger Delta Anti-corruption and Human right activist, comrade Ezekiel Kagbala, the convener, Center for Public Complain, (CPC) in association with Ijaw Peoples Development Initiative, (IPDI) led by Comrade Ozobo Austin has called on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State to resist and jettison any internal and external influence to manage the affairs of the Delta State Oil Producing area Development Commission, DESOPADEC with interim or new board, adding that the commission should be restructured along ethnic lines to restore its foundational objectives. Speaking with journalist in Warri, the biggest commercial city in Delta State, Kagbala noted that, laws establishing government agencies in Nigeria could be subjected to review and amended for efficacy and serve the people. Laws establishing DESOPADEC should be reviewed to accommodate the interest of host communities, non oil

ACTIVIST APPEALS TO GOVERNOR OKOWA TO RESUSCITATE OSUBI AIRPORT  A Delta-born human and environmental rights advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to resuscitate Osubi Airport near Warri, Delta State. Comrade Mulade noted that Osubi Airport is very crucial and important to the economy of Delta state. He therefore called for the expansion of the airport, especially its runway, so that bigger aircrafts can land there with a view to attracting more commerce to the State. He said the importance of Osubi Airport stems from the fact that Warri is the commercial nerve centre of Delta State,  especially because it hosts multi-national companies, as well as other private companies doing business in the town hence the need to urgently revive the ailing airport. He lamented a situation where passengers travel to other state airports like Benin in Edo State, Owerri in Imo State and Port Harcourt in Rivers State to catch their flights thereby robbing Delta Stat

Bayelsa: Ijaw Elders launch peace initiative ahead of poll [FILES] INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu at a meeting with stakeholders from Bayelsa State at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Photo/twitter/inecnigeria The Ijaw Elders Forum (IEF) has warned politicians against electoral violence. In a statement yesterday signed by its secretary, Efiye Bribena, the group expressed concern over threats of violence and looming lawlessness in the state, noting that as part of efforts to forestall any untoward development, the IEF, in conjunction with Ijaw Professionals Associations (IPA), Ijaw Nations Forum (INF), Ijaw Women Connect (IWC) and G24 Embasara, had concluded arrangements to hold a conference in Yenagoa, the state capital, to deliberate on ways to achieve a violence-free election. Bribena said the initiative was meant to sensitise the state actors on the need for issue-based campaigns, which would put the environmental, ecological and other challenges confronting th

INEC Picks November 16 For Kogi , Bayelsa Governorship Elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (lNEC) has picked November 16 as new date for the conduct of governorship election in Kogi and Baylesa States, respectively. According to a statement signed by Festus Okoye, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education, the initial date of November 2 was shelved following the appeal made to the Commission on Tuesday by stakeholders from Baylesa State. Our findings revealed that Bayelsa State indigenes on Tuesday stormed the national headquarter of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC). Led by the State Deputy governor, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha Jonah (rtd) they demanded for shift in the initial date fixed for the governorship election in the state by the electoral umpire. INEC had picked November 2, 2019 for the conduct of the election. But the stakeholders said the date coincided with the day for their yearly thanksgiving service.

Cybercrime Suspects Unleash Dog On EFCC  Operatives Detectives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) from Ibadan zonal office were on Thursday attacked by dangerous dogs by suspected internet criminals in attempt to resist arrest. The EFCC officials got a dose of ‘corruption fighting back’, as the dog unleashed attacks on them. Upon receipt of intelligence reports and launch of preliminary investigations into their alleged illegal activities, officers of the commission had stormed the suspects’ hideout at Agara area of Ibadan at the early hours of the day. But instead of allowing them in after proper introduction, one of the suspects instructed the guard to release the dog to attack the men. The trick, however, failed to work, as it rather tasked the detectives to display their dexterity and professionalism. They were able to dislodge the dangerous dog, carry out extensive search on the apartment and effect arrest of the suspects. In a bid to conceal useful info

At last, National Assembly okays June 12 as Democracy Day By Ezekiel Kagbala (FPR) 17 May 2019   June 12, the date in the nation’s history when the acclaimed freest and fairest election was conducted in 1993, is now the National Democracy Day. With an expressed endorsement yesterday by the Senate of a bill earlier passed by the House of Representatives to that effect, June 12 has become fully immortalised, after about 26 years of agitation for the date to be accorded this recognition. Consequently, the National Holiday Act has been amended to move Nigeria’s Democracy Day from May 29 to June 12. However, May 29 remains sacrosanct as the date when one administration will hand over to a succeeding one in compliance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution regarding the tenure of administrations in the country. The amendment is in concurrence with the House of Representatives’ approval earlier in December 2018. The adoption was sequel to a report by the Majority Leader, Senator

CBN gov gives notice of tough, rough economy Nigerians  have been told to brace up for a looming tough and rough years. Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, raised the alert, yesterday, when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial institutions, as part of his reconfirmation hearing. He spoke just as Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Bismarck Rewane, asked Nigerians to expect an increase in the pump price of petrol. In 2016, the Buhari administration increased a litre of petrol from N87 to N145, sparking criticism among citizens. Emefiele, who blamed part of the country’s woes on disrespect for the rule of law, explained how the CBN led the country out of recession, warned that going forward, saboteurs and others who flout economic policies of the government would be prosecuted. “The road ahead is tough and rough. I want to appeal to our people to respect the policies of the c

History of Delta State at a glance Find out the biggest commercial city in Delta State By Ezekiel Kagbala (FPR) The area called Delta State was once an integral part of the old Western Region of Nigeria. It became an autonomous entity on August 27, 1991 after having been part of the old Midwestern State (1963 1976) and the defunct Bendel State (1976 1991). Delta State was created from the then Bendel State 27th August 1991 by the then regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. Delta State is named after the delta region of the River Niger. It's capital is Asaba. Warri is the biggest commercial city in the state. Other major towns are Agbor, Ughelli, Oleh, Ozoro, Oghara, Sapele, Koko, Burutu, Okpanam and Ogwashi-ukwu. Delta State can be considered a miniature version of Nigeria, with various ethnic groups.  Delta State shares common boundaries with Edo and Ondo States to the north west, Imo and Anambra to the north east, Rivers and Bayelsa States to the south east. In the south west

Restructure DESOPADEC into ethnic agency, Commission Not Working     …Says agency serves Politcians , against interest of oil producing communities By Ezekiel Kagbala ( FPR ) A frontline Niger Delta activist, human right crusader and community leader, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has called on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State to urgently dissolve and restructure the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission, DESOPADEC, into ethnic development agencies. Comrade Mulade alleged that DESOPADEC has drifted from the original purpose for which it was established, that is, to develop oil producing communities of the State. He opined that the Commission now serves the political party in power and other interest groups to the detriment of the host communities. He bemoaned the sorry state of DESOPADEC, claiming it has metamorphosed from conceptual creation as a beacon of hope but now bridled with the antics of propaganda by politcians who enjoy and feed on the prowls of th

Two members of Vehicle Inspection Officials (VIO) on Tuesday allegedly killed a prominent politician in the state, Chief Geoffrey Mgbada, during a fracas over vehicle particulars. The incident occurred along Presco/Ezza Road axis of Abakaliki. The late Mgbada and his wife were said to be on their way to their farm early in the morning when the VIO officers stopped them and an argument ensued which led to one of the VIO officers pushing him and he fell and hit his head on the concrete road and died instantly. He was a former member of the Abakaliki Capital Territory Development Board and Secretary of the Ebonyi Elders’ Council. The Police Public Relations officer for Ebonyi State command, Loveth Odah, confirmed the incident, adding that the deceased remains have been deposited at the mortuary of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki. She disclosed that two members of the team have been arrested by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the force. Meanwhile, the St

SAVE OUR ENVIRONMENT NOW: AMBASSADOR MULADE TELLS CHEVRON   By Ezekiel Kagbala (FPR)   …Urges Firm to put out Opuekeba Wellhead Fire Worried about the fire outbreak at Opuekeba Flow-station wellhead in Warri North Local government Area of Delta State, a Niger Delta born environmentalist and peace advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has called on American oil giant Chevron Nigeria Limited CNL, to act now for the safety of people in the host Communities and their neighbours. Comrade Mulade noted that people in Tsekelewo, Opuama communities and their environs are in grave danger of losing their homes and environment to the avoidable fire outbreak from Chevron oil well head which, according to him, has degenerated into destructive and life threatening incidents. The renowned environment advocate who made the appeal in Koko, headquarters of Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, tasked the multinational oil company to adopt and adhere strictly to international environment be

*Warri Base Yoruba Chief Otunba Olushola Celebrates Wife @50 A prominent Yoruba Chief who is based in Delta State, Chief Oluhsola Otunba Ogunleye has celebrated his adorable and beautiful wife, Princess Aderonke Ogunleye as she clocks 50 today. Olushola Otunba popularly known as Shola Ogunleye in a press statement to FocalPoint Report said "My wife Princess Aderonke Ogunleye is the woman behind the success story worth celebrating today, she is supportive hardworking diligent and exemplary wife and mother". Chief Oluhsola is one of Nigeria  prominent business mogul and Managing director, Jaak Petroleum, also oil and gas investors who also doubles as a labour employer. His precious wife Birthday which held on Saturday 11th May 2019 at his country home Warri Delta State. However, This humble and God fearing princes lady of virtue has decided not to mark this landmark event with glamour nor fanfare. Rather she has encouraged loved ones friends and family  membe

*Official: The Liberator Newspaper to be launched in Warri June 8th* The Chief Executive Officer CEO, Publisher/Editor-In-Chief, The Liberator Newspaper, Amb. Binebai Yerin Princewill has hinted members of the general public that the Newspaper will be launched officially in Warri on June 8th 2019, Delta State. This was made known to newsmen today in Warri by Amb. Princewill, stressing that arrangements to make the event colourful and entertaining are on top gear. Amb. Binebai had noted that the anticipated big event will be taking place on Saturday the 8th of June 2019 at the Okuemi Hotel, Bendel Estate, Ogborikoko in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. However, Binebai had particularly used the medium to invite members of the general public, friends and well wishers to grace the epoch making occassion. According to him, more details about the event will continuously be brought to the media for the general public. In his words: "On the day of launching, the hard copy

Coastal Area Development Agency Bill should commence immediately..... Mulade Tells  DTHA  Commends Okowa, DTHA for Warri, Uvwie and Environs Special Area Development Agency Bill By Ezekiel Kagbala (FPR)  A Delta State born renowned peace and environmental rights Advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has commended the Delta State House of Assembly led by  Rt Hon Chief Sheriff Oborovwore for the speedy passage of the Warri/Uvwie and Environs Special Area Development Agency Bill to restore the past glory of the oil rich city for State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeayi Okowa assent and the stage is now set for the establishing of Riverine people's Development Agency to fast track improvement of the lives of the people in the State. In a press statement made available to news men in Warri Delta State, Comrade Mulade expressed confidence in governor Okowa's readiness to support innovative ideas and put the state in the path of rapid socio economic development.  He also commend Members of t

Ijaw’s in Egbema Warri North Demand Delta Commissioner Slot from OKOWA__Prince Binikuro   The people of Egbema, Ijaw ethnic group in Warri North, Delta State have called on The Delta State Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to consider one of them for appointment as commissioner when reconstituting his cabinet for his second term. The convener of Egbema liberation movement, Group, Comrade Prince Binikuro, made the call on behalf of his people at a press conference in Warri Delta State. The group also congratulated Governor Okowa on his election for a second term in office. Prince Binikuro noted that successive governments in the State have been marginalising Egbema Ijaw people, particularly in the distribution of political appointments. Prince Binikuro said “The group decided to seek seek governor Okowa’s intervention because the people are confident that the governor will uphold justice fairness and equity. “More importantly, we the Egbema’s are firmly glued to the Peoples Democ

 ACTIVIST ACCUSES  CHEVRON OF  NEGLECTING HOST COMMUNITIES IN NIGER DELTA URGES AMERICAN OIL GIANT TO ADDRESS UGBORODO PEOPLE'S DEMAND NOW   By Ezekiel Kagbala (FPR) A Niger Delta human and environmental rights activist, Comrade Sheriff Mulade  has called on the management of Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) to as a matter of urgency address the demands of the people of oil rich Ugborodo community in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. Speaking with Journalists in Warri, Comrade Mulade said it will interest the management of Chevron, the  Federal and Delta   State Governments and the general public to note that the demands of Ugborodo community today are equally the request of all Chevron Itsekiris, Ijaws and Illaji host Communities in their operational areas Comrade Mulade who is also the Secretary General Egbema, Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF ), pointed out that  the American oil giant has deliberately neglected it's host Communities

CHEVRON HEAD FIRE TENSIONS: AJAKURAMA VILLAGES RUNNING FOR THEIR SAFETY, URGED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO INTERVENE , Ajakurama voice A.K.A golden pen, Ajakurama town. Egbema kingdom. The Social cultural organization that advocates for the development of Ajakurama Nation, hereby call on chevron Nigeria Limited to shutdown operations in Egbema kingdom with immediate effect, Ajakurama communities under the warri North local government area Delta state have been tensions over two weeks ago and nothing was done, living became  difficult to our mothers and fathers , since 18th April 2019, there is  an ongoing fire explosion from a well-head in our neighboring communities in Egbema kingdom, now leading to serious dangerous health and ecological  hazards many are running for their safety, all economical activities disorganized in the area. We urged the federal government to order above oil and gas multinational chevron company to find an immediate remedy . The Ajakurama voice P. R. O chief fr

NUJ Pledges Partnership With Police To Combat Crime Nigerian Union Of Journalist UGHELLI –  The Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ) will partner with the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) in combating crime in the society through adequate media publicity of Police activities as well as public sensitisation on security measures. Comrade John Egie, chairman, Ughelli Correspondents’ Chapel of the union, gave the hint on Sunday when he led members for a courtesy call on the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ughelli “A” Division of the Nigerian Police, CSP Kevin Zuokumor, in his office at Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government area of Delta State. He acknowledged that for a crime-free society, all hands must be on desk and pledged the union’s commitment to continue to work with the police to ensure that the society is safe for all to live in peace and harmony. According to Egie, “We have come here today to familiarise ourselves with you and to assure you of our continuous support

Peace Ambassador Urges Delta State Governor to Create Coastal Area Development Agency ....Tasks State Assembly to back Agency with appropriate legislation A Delta State born Peace Ambassador, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has requested from the State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeayi Okowa, the speedy creation of Coastal Area Development Agency (CADA). He noted that such agency will enhance the development of Riverine communities in Delta State. Comrade Mulade who spoke with journalists in Warri disclosed that Delta coastal communities are the engine room of Delta State and Nigeria’s revenue earnings despite the sorrowful state of underdevelopment due to age-long neglect. Wondering why oil producing communities in the coastal communities were not benefiting from the immense revenue being generated to fund the State from their land, Comrade Mulade alleged that the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), which was set up to address developmental challenges and neglect

IJAWS IN WARRI NORTH MOURNS AS LEADER JOSEPH UGEDI BOWS OUT IN DEATH The Ijaws in Egbema Kingdom, Warri-North Local Government Area, Delta State has been thrown into mourning following the death of the Pioneer Chairman of Ijaws in Warri, Captain Joseph Ugedi. He died at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, Benin, the Edo State capital on Thursday 2nd May, 2019 after a brief illness.  the deceased, CAPT. Joseph Ugedi is hailed from Opuama, Warri North Local Government Area Delta State, he was the Chairman of Warri Ijaws in an area popularly known as Button Mango NPA, Warri Delta State. He was an outstanding politician, a business man, an activist and the owner of Seikiri Table Water in Warri. He was loved, respected and well spoken of by his people as youths counselors, Women, government officials pays condolence visit to the families at his residence, Ijaw quarters Warri. The Counselor representing Ward 12 Warri North LGA, Austine Sule who spoke with FocalPoint Report

Bayelsa Life Pension Bill: Ijaw Leader Commends Bayelsa Governor for Declining Assent -                    Comrade Sheriff Mulade, Ijaw Leader   Recall of Bayelsa law Lakers Now.... Mulade An Ijaw leader, AMB. Comrade Sheriff Mulade has commended Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State for heeding public outcry to decline assent to the bill seeking life pension for state lawmakers as canvassed by the State House of Assembly. While Speaking with journalist in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Comrade Mulade noted that a bill that proposed a monthly pension of N100,000 for members while the Speaker and Deputy Speaker would be entitled to N500,000 and N200,000, respectively, was self serving, myopic, unconstitutional, subtle robbery, and anti Ijaw development. He described as very unfortunate the alleged inability of Bayelsa State lawmakers to make laws that would attract growth and development to the State. He lamented that while Bayelsa State faces myriads of economic challenge

WORKERS DAY: NGO URGES GOVERNORS TO PAY NEW MINIMUM WAGE FOR SAKE OF NATIONAL PEACE - ....advises Workers to Remain Committed, Focused A Niger Delta based human rights activist, environmentalist and Peace Ambassador, Comrade Sheriff Mulade has felicitated with Nigerian workers as they celebrate the 2019 edition of International Labour Day. Amb.Mulade who congratulated workers on May Day, urged all Nigerian Governors to pay the 30 thousand naira minimum wage which he said would go a long way to cushioning the untold hardship confronting Nigerian workers today. Comrade Mulade who is also the National Coordinator of the  Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, commended Nigerian workers for their hard work, resilience and doggedness in the discharge of their duties. He urged workers to be committed, focused and steadfast and shun pleasure while carrying out their official duties. The CEPEJ Boss enjoined Nigerian workers to fight for their rights in all sectors of the nat