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Maiden Governor’s Cup Tees Off At Ibori Golf Club With Caddies’ Event

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By Chibuzor Ogode

The maiden edition of the Governor’s Cup Golf Tournament at the Ibori Golf and Country Club teed off this morning at 8:00 a.m. in Asaba, Delta State.

The week-long tournament began with the Caddies’ event, featuring 37 caddie golfers who were on ground to kick-start the competition on the club’s lush course.

The tournament is expected to attract golfers from various clubs across the country, with prizes and trophies to be awarded to outstanding participants.

The event is specially organized to commemorate the 62nd birthday of the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, who marked the milestone on June 19.

Some of the caddies who participated in the opening event include Blessing Iyare, Isaac Innocent, Great Obaze, Uju Iwunor, Promise Favor, and Favor Nwafor

Prophet Fufeyin Blasts Critics, Says He Never Encouraged Fraudsters Or Other Criminals In Any Of His Sermons

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…Urges those speaking under the CAN umbrella to act as men of God

The founder and General Overseer of Christ MercyLand Deliverance Ministries International, Effurun near Warri, Delta State, Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin has blasted critics in recent comments on his sermon, saying he never encouraged fraudsters or any criminals in his preachings.

Prophet Fufeyin, while reacting to the misleading information being propagated by a wicked and malicious blogger who manipulated and circulated his sermon on social media, notes that the said message was preached in January 2022 and not as seen on social media.

According to Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, also known as Papa J, to set the record straight, the message they are referring to was delivered on January 30, 2022, titled “First Fruits,” where he encouraged believers wherever they are to save their first fruits as it is very important, and that goes with sacrifice, citing Hannah in the Bible who was looking for something very important, so her first fruit was given to God, and God added more children to her life as a result of the first fruits.

The Man of God also mentioned Esau and Jacob, narrating how Esau didn’t take the issue of first fruits seriously despite being the senior, and his younger brother Jacob understood first fruits and took advantage of it and was blessed by their father Isaac. He added that first fruits wipe away sins from believers who give from their heart and do not dwell back into their old ways, even as Jesus Christ came and died for us as a result of first fruits so that mankind can be saved.

The Billionaire Prophet Fufeyin cautioned those speaking under the umbrella of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to desist from being quick to speak and to act as men of God by going back to listen and get the true understanding of the message he delivered since January 30, 2022.

He urged the National Director of National Issues and Social Welfare of CAN, Abimbola Ayuba, and the Lagos State Chapter Chairman of CAN, Bishop Adegbite, and others who have no deep understanding of issues to always be more introspective in their expression and to exhibit congruous respect to fellow clergy in the vineyard of God.

Prophet Fufeyin also urged the general public to disregard the manipulated content being circulated around social media, calling on the public to always visit the various social media platforms of the church to get authentic information as all messages are online and open for all to see.

FLOODING: Niger Delta activist Calls For Judicious Use of Ecological Funds

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…Blames Governors For Persistent Flřoods

Renowned Niger-Delta born environmental and development advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, has re-emphasized the need for the state government to judiciously apply the ecological funds to address and tackle the perennial flooding and erosion in the region.

According to the environmental advocate, while the federal government has spent over N600 billion to various States in the country for ecological funding and erosion control, he lamented that though the Niger Delta governors received a larger chunk of the funds, no significant impact has been made over the last 10 years.

“We commend the federal government for the support towards reducing ecological impact in the various flood prone states with erosion issues.

“For the Niger Delta States, there has been no improvement in the past 10 years. Despite the huge amount received, the Niger Delta States still experience perennial flooding, loss of lives, destruction of livelihood, and shortage of food as well as increase in unemployment due to washing away of farmland and crops,” he lamented.

The development advocate took a swipe at the Niger Delta governors for turning the ecological fund into a looting jamboree through the setting up of what he described as “political Flood Management Committee” that are used to siphon away funds meant to address the perennial flood issue.

“It is imperative to State that failure of government at all levels is one of the greatest reason for the occurrence of the continuous flooding, loss of lives and destruction of properties in the Niger Delta States. Despite the huge investment of ecological funds in the region, the funds are diverted and swallowed up by political elites or gladiators of the region

“Political overbearing coupled with corruption have made the Niger Delta governors not to properly put in place measures to tackle and address this critical issues.

“Rather, in order to cover their failure and mismanagement of the funds, they set up a political Flood Management Committee in some state to oversee the impact of the flood with the means to siphon millions of naira at the erection of temporal IDP Camps without regard for modern facilities, portable water, sanitation and hygienic environmental measures. There is no proper drainage system, natural waterways were blocked by building houses on water courses and deforestation by community members,” he added.

Mulade therefore called on the Niger Delta States to instead establish an agency that will tasked with oversight functions on the issue of perennial flooding in the region.

“The Niger Delta States need to create agencies saddled with specific responsibility to manage the funds, and respond to the construction of storm water dam systems, open existing drainage systems, and natural waterways,” he proffered.

Ukah Flag Off One Day Free Medical Outreach For Residents Of Okpanam Community

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By Chibuzor Ogode

The Director General of Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Patrick Ukah today 20th June 2025, has flagged off a one day free medical outreach for residents of Okpanam Community, on behalf of the Ugo-Ani Of Okpanam HRM Dr Michael Mbanefo Ogbolu JP.

According to Ukah, the free medical intervention was a strategic intervention in his constituents for the people to understand their health status and to offer free treatments for those diagnosed with hidden ailments.

Ukah officially kicked off the one day medical outreach this morning, In his country home at Okpanam, in partnership with the Okpanam Community Development Union (OCDU) World wide.

He disclosed that the t outreach will cover both the old and young in the community and that medical services for the diagnosis and treatment of ailments like: General Health Challenge, Dentist and eye check, Dispatching of free mosquito treated nets and Health Talk on Prostrate and Diabetes prevention and control will be given.

Ukah emphasized that the initiative was aimed at improving the life expectancy of the populace and bring the dividends of democracy closer to the people, regardless of age and status.
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” This outreach is aimed at bringing healthcare services directly to the grassroots, so the people can enjoy the benefits of democracy”.

In his submission, the Committee Chairman Mr Charles Udo Okolo, commended the Okpanam Community Development Union, noting that it would help people who are often burdened by out-of-pocket healthcare expenses access free medical care.

” We have specialists available to attend to various medical conditions. This initiative is a wonderful gesture, particularly at a time when health care costs are high and many people can not afford to visit hospitals.”

One of the beneficiaries, Akeyemi Romanus, appreciated the Okpanam Community Development Union for organizing the medical outreach, adding that it has helped him discover an underlying health issues, for which he is now receiving treatment.

Seplat Bags Corporate Governance Award

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Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy company, Seplat Energy Plc, have been honoured with the prestigious Corporate Governance Award by the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria

In a post by the company, the recognition was an affirmation of their steadfast commitment to transparency, accountability, and strong governance practices.

The award highlights their commitment to these principles, which are fundamental to their operations and success.

Benue Killing: Tinubu’s Visit Disappointing Says Adebayo

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The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has described  President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Benue State as trivialised and reduced to politics.

Insisting that Nigerians must be serious with the way they tackle important issues, Adebayo condemned Tinubu’s Benue town hall meeting during the visit as sickening.

Writing on his official X handle, he said: “Our entire governmental doctrine and leadership mentality in Nigeria needs a thorough revamp and our people desperately need mental liberation. How could the emphasis be on the 2027 election and little on the sadistic massacre?”

Adebayo took exception to President Tinubu’s emphasis on his sacrifice to visit Benue instead of addressing the leadership lapses that led to such wanton destruction of innocent lives.

He said: “The bulk of the speech is on the sacrifice @officialABAT had to make to promptly respond to the killing, instead of critical questions about failure of leadership and breach of the constitutional duty to secure the citizens.

“No observer would believe that the people of this great state have just suffered a dastardly and gruesome massacre merely a few days ago”, he said.

The SDP leader also condemned the traditional rulers in the affected area for their insensitivity to the plight of their subjects.

He noted that rather than grieve over the unfortunate incident; the traditional rulers were busy endorsing Tinubu for a second term in 2027.

“That the traditional rulers felt that they had to pledge their ‘massive support’ for @officialABAT in the 2027 election on this sombre occasion is both pathetic and undignified. I could not believe my eyes and ears.

“The political elite’s deterioration seems irredeemable. A new direction is inevitable; May God help Nigeria. We need to bid farewell to poverty and insecurity in Nigeria,” he stated.

2027 Election: Coalition Group Applies For INEC Registration

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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a political group, under the aegis of National Opposition Coalition Group (NOCG), has applied to Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for registration as a political party.

The coalition, in its application submitted to INEC and made available to newsmen today in Abuja, sought to be registered as All Democratic Alliance (ADA).

The association’s application letter which was jointly signed by the association’s Protem National Chairman, Chief Akin Ricketts, and the Protem National Secretary, Abdullahi Musa Elayo, dated June 19 was received and acknowledged by INEC today.

Members of the association, according to the letter, are made up of critical and reputable national political figures.

The group stated that the decision to apply for its registration as political party was approved at its New Platform Committee meeting held on June 19.

“We respectfully write to the INEC requesting the registration of our association, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), as a political party.

“This is sequel to the decision taken by the Nigerian National Coalition Group to sponsor our association for full registration.

“The name of the party shall be All Democratic Alliance, with ADA as our acronym and Justice for All as our slogan.

“The National Secretariat of the party is as stated at the bottom of the association’s letterhead used in this application.

“We have also herewith attached our logo, describing in details the symbolism of our party colours and their configuration and the corn (maize).

“We have further attached our manifesto, encapsulating details of our party ideology, and our constitution providing the legal framework that defines our identity, structures our organisation, regulates our affairs,” the letter stated.

It added that the constitution would also guide the actions of the proposed party, in alignment with Sections 40 and 222 of the Constitution, Section 75 of the Electoral Act (2022) and global democratic principles and objectives.

Warri Ward Delineation Crisis: AIG Warns Against Further Breakdown Of Law

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…Meet With Stakeholders

As part of efforts to address the crisis over the INEC ward delineation exercise in Warri and environs, the AIG Garba Salma-Dogo, in charge of Zone Five has warned against name-calling and social media protest, saying it will not be tolerated henceforth.

The Zonal Police Public Relations Officer (ZPPRO) for the zone comprising Edo and Delta, SP Tijani Momoh, disclosed this in a press statement.

According to him, anyone caught will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.

He also warned that no ethnic group should refer to another ethnic group as “customary tenants”, adding that any further breakdown of law and order would not be tolerated.

Salma-Dogo explained that the meeting was conveyed at the instance of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

He also said that the meeting was conveyed as parts of effort to enhance peace, safety and security in Warri and environs in particular and Delta at large.

He stressed the need for stakeholders to control their youths, and refrain them from making inciting and inflammatory statements, especially on the social media.

The AIG noted that there was no difference between the Ijaws, Itsekiris and Urhobos and warned all to avoid any issues that would cause a repeat of the 2003/2004 crisis.

Earlier the Commissioner of Police Delta State, Olufemi Abaniwonda, explained that the delineation exercise carried out by INEC in Warri, had brought about problems among the three ethnic groups in the area.

Abaniwonda said he was therefore seeking the intervention of the AIG to help forestall further escalation and break down of law and order.

Other speakers include representatives of Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom, Okere Urhobo Kingdom, Isaba Kingdom, Agbarha Warri Kingdom, Gbaramatu kingdom, and the three local government chairmen.

All speakers sued for peace, saying that they do not want a crisis in the area.

They also noted that the delineation exercise had not been finalised, and that INEC had asked all aggrieved parties to study the draft and bring up their complaints, observations and contributions.

They unanimously agreed to work for the peace and security of Warri kingdom, and pledged to call their youths to order.

Present at the meeting also were the Area Commander Warri, the Local Government Chairmen of Warri South West, Warri North and Warri South, as well as the spokesperson and representative of Gbaramatu Kingdom.

Others were the representative from the Palace of the Olu of Warri, the Pere of Ogbe-Ijoh among other highly placed figures.

Gbaramatu Stakeholders Calls For Govt Over Threats to Ijaw Communities In Delta State

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Stakeholders of Gbaramatu kingdom have called for federal and state government intervention over alleged threat issued to the Ijaws in Ikantu and Ijaghala communities from group of persons believed to be from the Itsekiri ethnic nationality.

The appeal was made by the Fiyewei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief Godspower Gbenekama at a press briefing on Monday June 16, 2025.

He noted that the threat to the Ikantu and Ijaghala communities to be sacked from their community should not be taking lightly.

Chief Gbenekama added that the Ijaw ethnic nationality remain a peaceful people and will remain so emphasizing that since the issue of delineation became a topic of discourse, the people of Ijaghala and Ikantu have been receiving threat to be evicted from their communities.

” We the ijaws will not fight the itsekiri people but they must leave the ikantu and ijalagha people alone.

” We are peaceful people but if any Ikantu or Ijaghala indegenes are attacked by the Itsekiris because they traced their ancestoral root to Gbaramatu kingdom, The God’s will fight for us”

Chief Gbenekama observed that according to the Nigeria constitution every Nigerian has the right to live in any part of the country and Ikantu and Ijaghala communities are not an exception.

“There is freedom of speech , movement and Association in this country and I am pleading with those threatening our brothers and sisters in Ikantu and Ijaghala communities to stop the act”.

He said the threat alone is enough for the state and federal governments to take action and protect the lives and property of the people of both communities.

Chief Gbenekama urged Government at all levels to prioritize the safety of its citizens even as he cited the gruesome killing of Benue residents, appealing to the independent National Electoral commission INEC to complete the delineation of the Warri federal constituency as further delay is not in the best interest of the people.

“INEC come and complete your work ,there is peace in Warri federal constituency,why is our own different ijaws will always continue to call on God to help us ” he stated.

Chief Gbenekama appealed to the state government to fish out the gun runners in Warri federal constituency, alleging that they are preparing to use their arms on the ijaws of Gbaramatu Kingdom and other Ijaw kingdoms.

Delta Speaker,Guwor Celebrates Hon. Ereyitomi At 60

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Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, RT Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has congratulated the member representing Warri Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon Thomas Ereyitomi on his 60th birthday anniversary.

Rt Hon Guwor in his goodwill message to the federal lawmaker, described the celebrant as a worthy elder brother and friend and commended his life of service to God and humanity.

The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Nkem Nwaeke, felicitated Hon Ereyitomi on birth anniversary and wished him many happy returns.

Guwor acknowledged the immense commitment of the celebrant to nation’s building, stressing that his contributions to debates on bills and motions on the floor of the National Assembly are inspiring and commendable.

The Speaker noted that at 60, Hon Ereyitomi has accomplished so much for his immediate family, community, constituents and friends, even as he urged him never to loose sight of his commitment for greater and better Nigeria.

Rt Hon Guwor on behalf of his family, the constituents of Warri South West and the Delta State House of Assembly, prayed to God to grant Hon Ereyitomi the wherewithal for more accomplishments.

He said, “As a worthy brother, friend, constituent and Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, I extend warm felicitations to you on this auspicious occasion of your 60th birthday. Congratulations and many happy returns.

“Your dedication to public service has been truly inspiring. On behalf of my family, the good people of Warri South West and colleagues in the State Assembly, I wish you good health, joy, and many more years of fruitful service.

“Happy birthday and many happy returns”, Guwor stated.

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