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One Year On: Words above action, Nothing For Egbema kingdom Warri North, ___ Mingo,      Amidst the initial fanfare, good feelings, and high expectations, a new era began on May 29, 2024, as a new Governor, deputy Governor, and Commissioners other various political appointees in Delta state cutting Cake to mark one-year anniversary of His excellency Rt. Hon. Sheriff F. O. Oborevwori, Governor Delta state, However, as we celebrated, it’s clear that, Egbema people of Warri North local Government Area of Delta state are sad, feel hopeless, nothing for them for His excellency Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff F. O. Oborevwori lead Delta state Government,  According to the youth leader of Egbema kingdom, a prominent son of the Niger Delta Mingo Meshach Saya Ogumaka, who attended the one-year Delta state Praise day at Dome Event center Asaba, Wednesday 29th may, 2024, said, It was sad day by be in the midst of those who are celebrating dividends of democracy and who mourn...

Tompolo, Pondi Receives  Commendation Over Prestigious Vanguard Security Award Tompolo's Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has been honored with the esteemed 2023 Vanguard Crude Oil Infrastructure Security Award for its outstanding contributions to securing Nigeria's oil installations. Meanwhile, the Ijaw Publishers' Forum, IPF has commended the commitment and dedication of Tompolo's Surveillance company in fighting the oil thieves in the Niger Delta region. While congratulating High Chief Dr. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo and Tantita Security Service Limited for the milestone achievements, the Ijaw Publishers' Forum, IPF urged the leaders and stakeholders of the Niger Delta region to throw more support for the dedicated efforts of Tantita to completely rid of the region oil thieves. The award ceremony was held at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, and was attended by celebrities, politicians, busi...

Appeal Court President Pays Condolence Visit To Justice Sybil Gbagi JCA on Husband's Demise The President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem HPCA, on Wednesday, May 22nd, in Abuja, led a delegation of presiding Justices of the court Appeal on a condolence visit to Honorable Justice Sybil Gbagi JCA on the demise of her husband Chief Kenneth Gbagi FNIM OON

Some retired police officers under the contributory pension scheme on Tuesday, May 21, protested at the National Assembly over alleged several months of unpaid pensions with a call on President Bola Tinubu to remove them from the scheme. The protesters decried the extreme challenges they endure, saying that the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) has failed to pay their entitlements for several months causing them and their families untold hardship. The aggrieved retired police officers also wrote a Save Our Soul (SOS) letter to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, calling for an urgent intervention. Speaking on behalf of the protesters, Chairman of the retirees, Christopher Effiong said many of their members have developed terminal illnesses and heart attacks as a result of the frustration associated with the scheme. In a letter dated May 21 and addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the retirees said many of their colleagues have lost their lives due to t...

The Department of state services   has said that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has recorded improved security one year after President Bola Tinubu’s administration took over. The Director of the department in the FCT administration, Adamu Gwary stated this in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday. Gwary explained that he was impressed with  the performance of the Tinubu-led administration on security in the FCT, adding that there have been reduced incidents of security breaches. According to him, the security situation has significantly improved since Nyesom Wike assumed office as the FCT Minister in August 2023. The security outfit said the administration had completely eradicated the issue of manhood theft in the territory. “ We receive not only a situational report from security agencies, but from members of the public. “In the past, it used to be a daily affair where you will hear there are these issues, there are those issues, here and there, within ...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday urged Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to sheath their swords for peace to reign in the Southsouth state. The former leader called for a  ceasefire, saying that the escalation of the political tension is inimical to progress. Dr. Jonathan, who spoke while kicking off the construction of the N222.1bn Trans-Kalabari Road in Kalabari Kingdom, said the governor and minister must work together to advance the growth and development of the state. He emphasised that the protracted crisis could hamper the development of Rivers. Warning against the destabilisation of the state, Jonathan said it would negatively affect the Niger Delta region and have spiral effects on the country. The former president commended efforts of some leaders, who had intervened in the festering political crisis. He insisted that Wike and Fubara must embrace a truce so that the crisi...

GOMEPN Secretary  Call  On  Delta Assembly to  sets up committee to probe ‘diversion’ of first phase palliatives The National Secretary, Guild of Online Media Editors/ Publishers Of Nigeria GOMEP, Omiragwa Akpovoke Otiti  has Urged   Delta State House of Assembly to set up  a seven-man committee to investigate the alleged diversion of palliatives meant to cushion the impacts of the removal of petrol subsidy in Delta State. Otiti  said most of the first phase of  palliatives, particularly rice, were seen at marketplaces as they were sold to traders in the state. While  Urging  the  Department of State Services (DSS) to look into the matter and   arrest those committee  members of a syndicate reportedly diverting palliatives in the state, before the commencement of the  second phase take effect  Speaking ! That is it  a  matter of public interest “It is sad and very disappointin...

IPF congratulates Kestin Pondi on  fellowship award  The Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF)  has expressed heartfelt felicitation to her patron Chief (Engr) Kestin Pondi, the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited for being conferred with the Award of the Fellowship of the Engineering Society of Nigeria. It was gathered that the conferment ceremony was held by the Engineering Society of Nigeria early this week to celebrate the achievements of the outstanding professionals in the engineering sector in the country. IPF described the Pond's fellowship award as a result of his commitment, dedication and hard work for service. This is according to the group, has distinguished him among his peers. The statement reads, "Pondi is an exceptional leader and has demonstrated excellent commitment for service. He is hardworking and innovative. He has significantly contributed to the prevailing peace and security of the national asserts of the country. ...

Warri South West: Aggrieved PDP chairmanship aspirant, Bebenimibo writes Gov Oborewori, rejects imposition of candidate An aggrieved chairmanship aspirant of Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr Meshach Bebenimibo has written an open letter to the governor of Delta State, His Excellency Sheriff Oborewori to revise the chairmanship candidate imposed on the Warri South West People. The open letter which was sent to the newsmen rejected the imposition of the Chairmanship candidate of the party in Warri South West Local Government Area. The letter read, "An Open Letter to Our Amiable Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. "With deep pain I write to intimate you of the latest abnormality that brought Sylvester Oromoni as the PDP Flagbearer of Warri South West Local Government Council in the forthcoming Local Government Election. "I, as a PDP member and  chairmanship candidate under the PDP as made a lot of expens...

2024 Isaac Boro Day: Celebrating the Legacy of Legendary Ijaw Icon On May 16th each year, we the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC joins other ijaw nation worldwide to commemorate the remarkable life and legacy of the legendary, Major Isaac Jasper Adaka Boro, a towering figure in the history of minority rights activism and a champion for the people of the Niger Delta.  As we reflect on his enduring impact, we also acknowledge the strides  made in the Niger Delta region under the leadership of the Tinubu administration, particularly in infrastructure development. We commend the Tinubu-led administration for its commitment to enhancing the socio-economic landscape of the Niger Delta, notably through the construction of major roads and railway, particularly the Lagos-Calabar coastal road that has improved connectivity and accessibility for communities in the region.  These infrastructural investments are critical steps towards addressing longstanding challenges and fosteri...

Adopt me, I'm the most popular, sellable aspirant -Burutu chairmanship hopeful, Ozobo appeals to leaders  The frontline aspirant for the Burutu LGA chairmanship election in Delta state, Comrade Ozobo Austin has appealed to the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to adopt him as the consensus candidate of the party. Ozobo, in a statement signed and forwarded to newsmen maintained that he is the most popular, sellable and the only generally accepted aspirant that when adopted would not raise dust in the party. The Niger Delta activist who said he is the most sellable candidate in Burutu said leaders with vested interests should drop their interest and provide the conducive environment for the most suitable and sellable candidate to emerge to avoid rancor. He said progressive Burutu leaders would agree with him that he remained the most sellable, popular and most innovative with topmost passion to pursue the advancement of the Burutu people. Accordi...

LG polls: Arex Akemotubo to Contest Warri South-West Chairmanship  Pst. Arex Akemotubo, the MD/CEO of Waffi TV, announces his candidacy for the position of Warri South-West Local Government Area Chairmanship in the upcoming LG polls in Delta State. In his statement on Saturday dropped on his verified Facebook account, Akemotubo, a prominent political figure from Ogbe-ijoh Warri Kingdom, boasted his extensive political experience and loyalty to the party's values. Having held various positions, Akemotubo vowed to continue Governor Sheriff-led government's M.O.R.E Agenda, with a focus on Mobilization, Opportunity, Reconstruction, and Empowerment.  Akemotubo urged party members to unite and support his candidacy, emphasizing the values of integrity, accountability, and service to the people.  The statement reads in full: ''To the very wonderful and committed Members of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the Warri South-West Local Government Area, I am P...