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Elumelu Is A Star That Shines Brighter Among Stars – Omu Anioma

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By Patrick Ochei

 

The cerebral mother of Anioma Nation, Omu Anioma and Nneoha, HRM Obi Martha Dunkwu has said that she couldn’t find a proper English word to describe the person of the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and member representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon.  Ndudi Godwin Elumelu; however, she eulogized him as a star that shines brighter amongst many other stars.

 

She made the statement when members of the Project Monitoring Team of the State came visiting to ascertain the level of progress of the Constituency project the lawmaker has sited in her Palace.

 

Omu Dunkwu who was exceedingly excited receiving the Team, pronounced more blessings on Elumelu while praying to God to continue to grant him victory in all his political endeavours.

 

According to Omu Dunkwu,  “I am the wrong person anybody can come to speak ill of Elumelu to, or even come to campaign to over the same office. On this one, everybody knows that I am biased. I am blunt about my full support for Elumelu to return to the National Assembly to continue with his quality representation. I am saying this because I am a pragmatist.

 

“Without any equivocation,  Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu is the best man for the office of the member representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, and he has my vote already to go back. We will use our influence to garner support and mobilize votes for him. This is because he has done well as a politician and he has done well as a highly achieved person on individual scale.

 

“What he is doing is uncommon kindness. And it is said that of all the virtues, the best is kindness. He is not even exhibiting what he has done, it is us that he has touched with his political benevolence that should promote his good deeds.

 

“This is the kind of person we need at the House of Representatives at this time and going forward, every other person can wait until when he is done. I will continue to let the world know about him and what he is doing with his constituency projects.

 

“Who am I to deserve a 6-Bedroom Duplex as a Constituency Project of the Minority Leader in my residential arm of the Palace? This is because, he is a child that understands tradition and values culture. What he is doing is monumental and something never thought of.

 

“With all due respect,  I love him as a son and one who is proudly Anioma. He has given respect to me and many other Traditional Rulers in Aniocha/Oshimili that he is building structures for in their Palaces. And on behalf of all our fathers, I pray that victory will continue to be his portion, even as God’s grace and mercy and the spirit of our Ancestors continue to guide, protect and deliver him from all evils”, Omu prayed.

 

The Project Monitoring Team was led by the Senior Special Assistant on Project Monitoring, Madam Bridget Modebe.

 

However, speaking on behalf of the Team was Engr. Modungwo Augustine, who commended Omu Anioma for being a true mother and one respected across the shores of Nigeria.

 

He informed her of their mission, which was to inspect the ongoing building project in her Palace, but however, they decided to check on her to receive her blessings as they tour the Constituency Projects of the Minority Leader across Aniocha/Oshimili.

 

At the end of the inspection at the building site, the Team was satisfied that the contractor was doing a good job. They left enthusiastic of the warm reception of Omu Dunkwu, assuring her they would always come to tap from her wealth of knowledge.

Delta 2022: New Nigeria Achievable, Says Aniagwu

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Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu has described the unity and love amongst athletes as the New Nigeria, every citizens envisage.

Aniagwu made this known while addressing Journalists during the day one of the National Sports Festival at Stephen Keshi stadium in Asaba, the state capital.

He said the high spirit and love that exists amongst the athletes, irrespective of their tribes, political affiliation  religions, geographical inclination was sure to bring the country to the point of peace and security.

According to him, the sport festival was to build the bond of unity as a country, wherein the 36 states  and Federal Capital Territory moving in one direction as a people and also to discover talents that would represent the country during international sports competition so as to be able to produce the likes of Amosun.

While commending the contingents and the governors who were present during the opening ceremony of the sport festival, he said the events were going on simultaneously as planned at different locations

The Commissioner also appreciated the state athletes for displaying their talents by taking the lead in scoring three goals, and wished that other contingents would compete favourably with them.

He said the competition was needed to motivate the athletes to put in their best to break new ground and discover talents.

According to Aniagwu with all the happenings at the various sports locations, it was obvious that new talents would emerge.

Aggrieved Niger Bridge Land owners Call For Compensation

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… As Federal Ministry of Works Staff Elopes From  Office

 Land owners on the 2nd Niger Bridge project within the Right of Way, has called on the federal government of Nigeria to pay  them their compensation.

The spokesperson of the group, Chief Bamidele Imona while speaking with Journalists,  said the proceeds from Abacha’s loot which was meant for the purpose of the total completion of the second Niger bridge be used to settle the issue of the outstanding compensations.

Imona said an assurance of compensation for the damages done to their properties was earlier made, which till date had not been fulfilled.

According to him the properties which fell within the Right of Way corridor leading to the 2nd Niger bridge, Phases 2a Okwe through Asaba, Ibusa and Okpanam and also phase 2b Obosi, through Nkpor, Umuoji, Ogidi, Ugbunike to Enugu Express way in Anambra State, had earlier been compulsorily acquired by the federal government of Nigeria for the purpose of constructing the access road to the bridge.

He said the claim by the Minister of Works and Housing that the Project was 95 percent ready and left with four kilometres on phase  2A Okwe to Okpanam was not true as the distance covered during the enumeration and verification of crops and structures was 17.5 kilometres  between Okwe and  Okpanam in Delta State, and also same with phase 2b Obosi to Enugu Express way in Anambra  State, adding that it was  17.30 kilometres not seven kilometres as claimed by the Minister of Works.

Others who spoke were Engr. Uche Onuora, Dr.Mrs Josephine Crossdale, Mrs Christiana Vizor amongst other, charged Fashola to stop lying to the President and cried out for quick response to their plea as they were homeless and couldn’t afford afinancial income to secure another properties.

Upon arrival at the Federal Secretariat, the wind of their presence got to staff of the Ministry of Works who took to their heels, leaving their bags and belongings behind.

As at the time of filing this report, an undisclosed person was available to receive their letter

Dame Okowa Assures Women Of More Support To End Gender Based Violence

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Wife of the Delta State Governor, Dame Edith Okowa has reiterated her supports towards ending violence against women.

Dame Okowa made this known while playing host to women who were on a courtesy visit to her office in Asaba, during the 16 Day activism against gender based violence.

She said in ensuring that victims had a place of refuge, where they would come to share their pains and get justice, Sexually Assault Referral Centre have been established in the state capital.

The governor’s wife assured them of the establishment of two  Referral Centres in the other senatorial districts for victims across the state.

While commending the women for taking their time to embark on the exercise, she frowned at how so many persons judge women who were raped.

She charged them to speak with the women who are victims in love and not scolding or putting blames on them.

Dame Okowa also advised that women should support other women in politics, so as to enable them have a voice in governance.

On her part, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon Flora Alanta said the advocacy was to help put an end to various level of maltreatment of women in the society.

She commended the effort of the state governor in changing the narrative of women across the nation.

While seeking synergy, she said it would help prepare their male child as they grow to learn to treat women with love.

Speaking the former Commissioner for Humanitarian and Community Support Services,  Hon. Bridget Anyafulu,  commended the effort of the state government in ensuring that the issue of violence against women and the Girl Child was reduced.

Anyafulu said with the domestication of the VAMP law and intensive advocacy across the state, sensitizing Deltans on the need to protect their rights, the rate of violence were not as it were in the past.

According to her, the keyword in the state was ‘Speak Out’, as Deltans have become their neighbour’s keeper in stopping every form of violence on women, adding that with the social register by the Ministry of Justice, perpetrators of such act  of violence are publicly exposed and dealt with.

Anyafulu appreciated, Dame Okowa describing her as the Commandeer of the orange Brigade for establishing the group few years ago to sensitize Deltans to embrace peace and not engage in violence.

On her part the state Chairman of Nigeria Association of Women Journalist, (NAWOJ), Comrade Sonia Unobunjo said speaking out was the only way to end violence.

 Unobunjo urged women to be their sister’s keepers.

She also called on women to unite by coming together to end violence at all forms.

Unobunjo pleaded with the public not to discriminate victims of violence abuse as it can lead to suicide, rather they should encourage them and ensure that there  was no further victimization.

The Chairman added that NAWOJ was on it to see that maltreatment of women comes to an end..

Some of the placards carried by the women, had the inscriptions,  “Give women  more voice and let their voice count”, “say no to rape” amongst others.

Ezoem Advocates For Strong Synergy Between The Media, Security Agencies

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By Celestine Afokobah

The need for the media and security agencies in the country to cultivate a cordial relationship has once again be emphasized.

The call was made by the Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Education Monitoring and the immediate past Provost of Federal College of Education -Technical (FCE-T), Asaba, Dr. Ignatius Ezoem, during a paper presentation at the 10th Anniversary of Association of Community Newspaper Publisher of Nigeria (ACNPN) on the Theme: “2023 General Election; the Role of Media and Security Agencies; Challenges and Prospects.

While maintaining that if not the mass media the society would have been in absolute darkness, the two-term former Provost of FCE-T, Asaba, who emphasized on the importance of the mass media said that the Nigeria media played a pivotal role in the fight for Independence in Nigeria. “Moreover, the present democracy we are enjoying today is attributed to their doggedness”. He added.

Advocating for a stronger synergy between one another, and noting that the media gives the information while the security agencies enforce the information, Dr. Ezoem stated that there was no way Nigeria would achieve free, fair and credible elections without the media and security agencies.

The Executive Assistant to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Education Monitoring also noted in his paper that the contemporary media in Nigeria suffers some challenges today in our society which promotes corruption, tribalism, nepotism and bad journalistic approach, giving birth to quackery and the inability of the Nigeria media to access the Freedom of Information Act signed since 2011.

Positing that lack of strong ethical values and standards affect the performance of journalists in our contemporary society, with regards to the security agencies whose primary responsibility is to protect lives and properties, and to maintain law and order in the society.

Dr. Ezoem noted that the security agencies are also faced with some challenges in keeping and maintaining sustainable peace in our society especially during elections. He enumerated some of their challenges to includes; inadequate personnel, inadequate facilities and equipment, logistics problem, corruption, tribalism and politics.

The Executive Assistant on Education Monitoring noted that “if the media shun the above mentioned challenges by adhering strictly to ethical standard and shun corruption through good welfare package, and if the security agencies are well equipped with sophisticated weapons, the 2023 general elections could be adjudged to be free, fair and most credible election in the history of Nigeria”.

He also posited that the community newspaper is as important as the community policing, and reiterated his call for a strong synergy between the media and the security agencies so as to achieve free, fair and credible elections come 2023.

Dr. Ezoem challenged the media to profile the candidates of each political party and publish to the electorates. He also called on the electorates to shun money politics and stomach infrastructure, separate tribalism and religiosity, and vote candidates of integrity based on their pedigree. With this, our collective dream for a greater Nigeria will be realized.

The highpoints of the 10th Anniversary of Association of Community Newspaper Publisher of Nigeria (ACNPN) was presentation of awards to some well-deserved Deltans who have contributed in one way or the other to the development of their communities.

South-South Agog As APC Women Rally In Calabar

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…Ayade Says Tinubu Most Experienced Presidential Candidate 

Women members of the governing All Progressives Congress on Saturday converged in Calabar, Cross River State, for the South-South rally of the Tinubu/Shettima Women Presidential Campaign Team. 

At the event, which was held at the U.J Esuene Sports Stadium, the First Lady and grand patron of the women’s team, Dr. Aisha Buhari expressed optimism that women and youths will deliver in the forthcoming general elections, noting that the party stands for peace and progress, and urged the women to be fully committed to the campaign. 

The First Lady was represented by Zahra Buhari Indimi, her daughter.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the APC presidential candidate and chairman of the women’s team, extolled the qualities of women from the South-South region and pledged her commitment and that of her co-chairman, Hajiya Nana Shettima, to ensuring that women’s issues are prioritized if their husbands are elected. She further called on the women in the region to support the APC in its quest to win the upcoming elections. 

Dr. Linda Ayade, wife of the Governor of Cross River State, urged women and youths to vote APC at the polls, especially as the current administration has performed well. 

Governor Ben Ayade, in his remarks, thanked the women for the choice of Cross River for the women’s campaign flagoff in the South-South region, and lauded the leadership qualities of the APC presidential candidate.

“Our support for Asiwaju Tinubu is not because he is perfect. Our support for Asiwaju is because of his proven excellent track record as a people person who can consolidate on the gains of the present, drive inclusive growth, and lead our country to become more prosperous. The Tinubu/Shettima ticket is the most experienced and the most progressive combination available on the ballot”, he said. 

The APC National Women Leader, Dr. Betta Edu, who also hails from Cross River, assured the women of her commitment to ensuring women’s interests are protected and urged women to come out en masse to deliver a record number of votes for the APC presidential candidate. 

On arrival in Calabar, the delegation paid a courtesy call on the Obong of Calabar, His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, who was represented by the Prime Minister. 

Ughelli North Constituency 1, Inaugurates Over 550 Ward Campaign Committee Members

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Ahead of the 2023 general election, the Ughelli North constituency one of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has inaugurated campaign committee to ensure the delivery of a landsliding victory for the Party.

This was made known during the inauguration of the Ughelli North constituency 1 campaign committee in Agbara- Otor, Ughelli North Local Government Area.

Chief George Oyefia, a two time member of the Delta State House of Assembly charged  members of the committee to ensure that all the Party candidates emerges victorious.

While commending the well seasoned politicians that made up the committee, he said that there was no doubt that they would defeat the opposition parties at all level in the coming election.

The campaign Chairman, Ughelli North constituency 1, Hon. Chief George Oyefia who frowned at the way the opposition party tour the party billboards said nobody has a monopoly of violence, but enjoined the committee to be peaceful during the campaigns.

The House of Assembly candidate of Ughelli North Constituency 1, Hon. Elijah Michael Idiovwa commended the leadership of the party for the initiative of inaugurating the campaign committee on time.

Hon. Idiovwa charged members of the committee to go back to the grassroot to mobilize for the Party properly.

He urged them to go and ensure that they win their various units thereby leading the party to victory.

The Cordinator Ughelli North People’s Democratic Party (PDP) campaign Management Council, Hon. Chief Samuel Mariere said that with the directive of the governor and  Vice Presidential candidate of the Party, Sen Dr Ifeanyi Okowa it was expected that they go get the votes and not indulge in any electoral violence with the opposition Parties.

He enjoined members not to be deterred by the tearing of PDP billboards by the opposition parties as they had so much to  campaign with and not engage in violence.

He  said PDP had done well in the Local government, stating that the Party’s projects were visible in all the wards.

According to the Publicity Secretary,   Engr. Chief Mrs Christabel Obiuwevbi-Omonigho, the Committee members which comprises of carefully selected  persons across the wards in constituency one, ranging from women, youth, the Church, culture and tradition are to give a very conducive environment during the election which would lead to a marginal victory.

While inaugurating the campaign management committee, the Ughelli North, PDP Chairman, Hon. Kesiena  Numouja,  said members of the party should not bother by the rantings of the opposition party, noting that the major concern was to inaugurate a competent campaign committee to deliver the various units for the party, adding that with the caliber of persons on the campaign committee victory for the Party in the fourth coming election will be  5/5.

Other prominent leaders of the party who spoke at the event were the Director General, Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, Hon. Kelly Oghenekevwe; Orogun ward Co-ordinator and Board member, Chief David Ighovojah, Hon Chief Bestman Itive,  Chief Alfred Onavwa, Chief Austin Oghenesivwohwo, Hon Paul Okogu, Chief Mrs Alice Jegede-Ikpen, Chief Fidelis Adjogbe, Olorogun Fidelis Erhiurhore, chief David Ejukonemu amongst others.

Admiralty University Pioneer Graduands To Get Nigeria Navy Direct Employment

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… As ADUN Graduates 24 First Class Students Amongst Others

Chancellor, Admiralty University,  (ADUN), and Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo has promised all qualified maiden graduands of the institution direct employment by the Nigeria Navy as Naval officers or Civilian staf.

Gambo made the promise, Friday November 25, 2022, during the maiden convocation of the 2021/ 2022  graduands of the school at Ibusa/Ogwash-Uku express way in Delta State.

The Chancellor said it was to help reduce the number of unemployed graduates from the labour market, adding that the Nigeria Navy was committed to producing graduates who where in tune with problem solving attitude and the spirit of service to humanity.

He commended the immense contribution of the state governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa towards the school and the contributions of traditional rulers towards the growth of the school.

While commending the graduands, the Pro Chancellor Prof. Salihu Mustafa, said the wise choice they made four years ago, was what had brought them to the level they were.

Mustafa said the graduands have been trained to solve problems in the society.

Expressing joy, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Paul Omojo Omaji said it was an opportunity for the institution to celebrate their first fruits.

Omojo said their decision  four years ago has steered them to the path of enviable greatness.

The Vice Chancellor admonished the graduands not to forget their alma-mater and to ensure they give back to the institution that birthed them.

According to Omojo, 24 student out of the 153 graduands made 1st Class, adding that 76 others made Second Class (Upper Division), 52 had Lower Division of Second Class, while one of them made a Third Class.

Earlier the state Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG),  Chief Patrick Ukah, said priority attention should be given to the educational sector, so as to achieve greatness in any society.

The governor said his administration established additional higher institutions in the state to cater for the high number of secondary school leavers from the state seeking university admission.

While congratulating the graduands for successfully completing their academic programme, he assured management of the school that his pledge of building a hostel in the campus was on course.

While speaking on the theme, Fostering Global Prosperity: Imperative Of Visionary Leadership, the guest lecturer, Mr. Tony Elumelu  maintained that passion and hardwork were key to success in businesses.

In his words, former Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral C. O. Ekeoba (Rtd), appreciated the support and roles played by the Delta North Senator, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, adding that he had donated his personal lands on pro-bono to the Nigeria Navy which is part of the land being occupied by the University.

Highlight of the event was the presentation of five prize awards  to  the best graduating student for the 2021/2022 academic session, Mr. Ape Terhemba Moses of Cyber Security Department, award presentation to Rear Admiral C. O. Ekeoba (Rtd) in recognition of his contribution towards ADUN.

Amongst those recognized were the Ogbuzo of Ibusa, HRM Prof. Luke Nwoboshi and Chief Okocha for their role towards the University and also presentation of honorary Degrees awards on some notable Nigerians.

Earlier the convocation ceremony which commenced a day earlier with the Founders Day ceremony also featured  graduands procession and followed by academic procession.

Delta Judiciary Procures Transcribing Equipment For Recording Proceedings

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By Agbaragu Timothy

 Delta State Judiciary has taken a bold  and deliberate step to achieve speedy dispensation of justice as it acquires modern equipment for courts to take record of proceedings electronically .

The Chief Judge of Delta State, Honourable Justice Tessy Diai made this disclosure during the bar/bench forum held  at the Nigerian Bar Association House, Asaba. 

 The meeting was attended by various branches of the Nigerian Bar Association, state High Court and Customary Court of Appeal judges, revenue court judges, magistrates, Area and District Customary courts chairmen and stakeholders in the administration of justice. 

Justice Diai who expressed concern over the low turnout of lawyers to all the meetings held since her assumption of office,  stated that the recording and transcribing equipment have been installed at High Court 1 and 2 Asaba , and would be test run in the coming week.

The Chief Judge commended all for attending the last forum meeting for the year, saying that after a successful test run the process would be replicated in all judicial divisions of the High Court, adding it would save judges the labour of taking proceedings manually and thereby make expeditious recording of proceedings possible.

She particularly thanked Chike Onyemenam as the only SAN who has consistently attended the Asaba zone of the Bar/Bench Forum meeting.

Listing one of the advantages of the meeting that was held simultaneously in Asaba and Warri, the number one Judicial Officer of the state explained that the forum was a better place to discuss issues than writing petitions, reiterating that judges who are impartial arbiters and lawyers, deserved reciprocal respect.

During the interactive session, issues of dereliction of duties by court staff, security/vandalisation of court facilities, posting of call duty policemen to all the courts to protect lives and properties during and after court proceedings, and delay by magistrates to assign cases and getting records of proceedings of judgement by counsel were brought to the fore.

On the issue of bail by magistrates, the Chief Judge maintained that magistrate court cannot grant bail on the offences they were bereft of jurisdiction , pointing out that when the new Administration of Criminal Justice Law passed by the Delta State House of Assembly has been assented to by the Governor, the controversy surrounding bail would be put to rest.

On letter of administration for persons who died intestate, the President of the Customary Court of Appeal (PCCA), Honourable Justice Patience Elumeze, stated that the five percent of the deceased estate fee should only be paid to the state government treasury and get relevant receipt.  

The PCCA warned that on no account should clients or counsel, as the case may be, pay such fee into the personal account of any court staff.

Chairmen of the various branches of the Nigerian Bar Association and Chike Onyemenam, SAN, commended the Chief Judge for the furnishing and massive renovation work going on at all the courts, and unprecedented digitisation of the Judiciary. 

Delta NSCDC Deploys 504 Personnel For National Sports Festival At Stephen Keshi International Stadium Asaba

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has promised a hitch free exercise  of the sports festival set to commence at the Stephen Keshi International Stadium Asaba the State Capital.

The assurance was given today by the State Commandant of the NSCDC Akinsanya Iskilu Abiodun represented by the Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC Delta State Command Dsc Emeka Peters Okwechime when he paid an unscheduled visit to the Stephen Keshi International Stadium to ascertain the level of preparedness in terms of security amongst others before, during and after the event.

Dsc Emeka Peters Okwechime disclosed that the State Commandant Akinsanya Iskilu Abiodun has approved the deployment of 504 officers of the corps to provide water tight security coverage  before, during and after the festival.

He said that plain clothe officers have been strategically deployed within and outside the perimeter of the venue to gather a first hand security and Intelligent information that could lead to the arrest of would be trouble makers or to foil any attempt to break law and order before, during and after the sports  festival.

On the issue of traffic, he advised road users to obey all traffic rules, road signs and obey all instructions from security officials and make good use of alternative routes provided for the free flow of traffic. He maintained that there won’t be any issues with  traffic if road users are obedient, patient and are ready to comply to traffic rules, road signs and instructions. Relevant security agencies have put em place, and are working tirelessly  in synergy to ensure a hitch free, traffic free, and successful event.

He advised the members of the public to cooperate with the  security agencies and assured the resident of the State of a water tight security before, during and after the event.

 

 

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