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We Need Experience Politician to Change Nigeria- Okonji

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By Enweliku Kent

The Chairman of Oshimili South PDP Ogbueshi Dada Okonji has stated that Nigerians need strong politician that would change the country.


Okonji stated this during the familiarization visit by Team Iyke for Bridget, 2023 in Oshimili South PDP Secretariat Asaba.


He said Nigeria needed a strong politician that would change the country adding that in 2015 APC came with the change policy not knowing that they were changing to worst situation, create hunger, hardship to Nigerians.

We need somebody of Atiku Abubakar who have the experience to fix Nigeria and change the ugly position the APC has placed Nigeria for the past seven years.

He added that Nigerians will not make such mistake again. He called on Nigerians to vote PDP that has the candidate to fix the country come 2023.


Okonji expressed that they need the youths to do it right.” I’m impressed to see you in this manners, a good man calm gentle man with good vision, your antecedent has single you out even from the Blessed Memory of late Hon Kenneth Ogba”.


He encouraged team Iyke for the move, adding that they should keep it up and that he would support them in all capacity. He noted that when you join your mate in preparing a meal you must be a beneficiary from the sharing of the meal.


Earlier, the convener of the team Iyke for Bridget, Hon. Ikechukwu Chukura said he has a great joy been with the Chaiman of Oshimili South PDP, adding that he has been working with Politicians in Isoko South, Ukwuani now he is back home to display his political career. He pleaded to LG PDP Chaiman for support.


Meanwhile, the entourage of team Iyke for Bridget, 2023 spoke much on Hon Ikechukwu Chukura”s antecedent.
The highlight of the event was moving with Hon Bridget Anyafulu, the PDP House of Assembly candidate for Oshimili South in the celebration of last section of Asaba annual festival.

Delta CJ Frees Four Inmates at Warri Prison, Chides Authority Over Irregular Production of Defendants to Court

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By Agbaragu Timothy

 There was Jubilation in the Warri Custodial Centre, popularly called Okere Prison, as Chief Judge of Delta State, Honorable Justice Tessy Diai has released four inmates on the second day of jail delivery  exercise.

The lucky inmates, Tejiri Akpoyibo (25) charged for attempted murder; Anigoro Uduefe, Stanley Akporode and Kupa Tuphe charged for unlawful secrete society stated that they were innocent.

Ordering their release, the Chief Judge stated that trying Tejiri Akpoyibo who appeared mentally unstable was counter productive, disclosing that the three others were freed on the advice of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to the effect that the trio had no case to answer.

Narrating his ordeal, Anigoro Uduefe who could not contain his joy for breathing air of freedom for the first time in few months, said that he was a member of the Sapele vigilante group and was going to see his wife at Udu which was engulfed in crisis, when the anti kidnap group at Udu saw him, arrested, and slammed him with unlawful society charge.

He said he was innocent and happy because today was his son’s first birthday even as he thanked God for unveiling the truth. 

Justice Diai commended the wonderful performance of the DPP and her team, the Chief Registrar, judges and chairmen of branches of Nigerian Bar Association, Delta State present, noting that she was impressed because most of the problem experienced was on the issue of non production of inmates which resulted to unexpected large number awaiting trial in the Warri Custodial Center.

The Chief Judge who reviewed 639 warrants expressed dismay over the irregularity of prison officers in producing inmates to courts in Ughelli axis, stressing that taking inmates once a week from a center of over 300, was unacceptable.

” I am really distressed about the number of people going to Ughelli, distressed not just because of the number, but I just learnt that inmates are taken to that place once a week.

” I am not happy, I am not impressed. Something must have to be done; so the number of times inmates are taken to those courts must increase, ” she stated.

She advised the prison authority  to put up a proposal in order to address the abnormality.

Flood: Build Dams, Desilt Major Rivers, Okowa Urges FG

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Delta Governor and Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday, called on the Federal Government to build new dams and desilt major rivers in the country to check flooding, especially when neighbouring countries open their dams.

He also urged the government to make efforts at desilting River Niger and River Benue to deepen the depths of the rivers to accommodate high volume of flood water.

Okowa made the call when he visited flood victims at some Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in the state.

Camps visited by the governor included those at Ogbe-Afor Primary School and Oneh Primary School in Asaba and Ewulu Mixed Grammar School, Ewulu in Aniocha South Local Government Area.

He told journalists in an interview at the end of the visit that the best way to end the loss of lives and valuables to flood was for the government to take proactive steps towards stalling perennial flooding each time neighbouring countries opened their dams.

While commiserating with families that lost persons and property to the flood, Okowa disclosed that five persons died in various communities, adding that 11 holding camps had been established to take care of those displaced by the flood.

To make the camps comfortable, he said that daily feeding of the IDPs was a priority, and that medical facilities and personnel were in various camps to take care of medical needs of the inmates to avoid possible outbreak of diseases.

“I was informed by the SSG when the team briefed me yesterday that as a result of the flood, five deaths were recorded, although not inside the camps but across the state, and that is very unfortunate.

“We have 11 camps that are currently in place and some of them are in schools and some others are in high places in some locations where the schools have been overrun by the flood water.

“Climate change, obviously, is becoming very impactful globally and it is beginning to affect a lot of issues. The sea levels are rising and so is the water level.

“Another issue is the dam in Cameroon. It always causes a major overflow in our river. From the preliminary information I have, what could be done is to build our own holding dams here in Nigeria and a regular desilting of our rivers.

“And, that is not going to be the state government’s function. It is that of the Federal Government because of the type of dam that will be built across the river. So, it is going to be a major dam.

“So, I believe that it is important that the Federal Government will look into it very quickly and begin to start the process,” he stated.

Okowa affirmed that the PDP government that would, by the grace of God, be headed by Atiku Abubakar from 2023, would spare no effort in ensuring that the construction of dams and desilting of Rivers Niger and Benue got the desired attention because of the sufferings of Nigerians occasioned by flood.

“When we look at the pains that come to our people cumulatively as a result of the flood and the destruction it brings, it is so huge and runs into several billions.

“So, I think that it is something that the Federal Government would consider building a dam across River Niger to prevent this from happening and I believe that the PDP government under the watch of Atiku will truly take that as a priority.

“We are immediately taking care of the people in the camp, which is the first thing to do by providing food, security and healthcare for them here.

“They have been organised into groups and they are cooking for themselves and we ensure that there is regular supply of food items to cook. So, we are sure that they are not suffering from any form of hunger.

“We can see doctors and nurses here, living under the same conditions as the IDPs just to provide health care. In two of the camps, some pregnant women have already been delivered by the medical personnel.

“You can see that they are well taken care of. In previous years, after their return to their homes, we have always provided some form of assistance and we will also do so this year. We are always compassionate,” the governor said.

He called on donor agencies and well-spirited individuals to partner government in alleviating the plights of those affected by the flood, adding that his administration would give assistance to those in IDPs’ camps as soon as the flood was over.

Ogbe-Afor Primary School camp has 1,548 IDPs, Oneh Primary School,1,684 IDPs and 1,475 in the camp at Ewulu.

Highpoint of the visit were primary school children among the IDPs seen receiving lesions from teachers in an improvised classroom at Ogbe-Afor Primary School camp in Asaba

Over 300, 000 PVCs Yet To Be Collected In Delta State- INEC REC

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Delta State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Rev. Monday Udoh Tom has disclosed that over 300, 000 Personal Voters Card ( PVC) of registered voter’s in the state were yet to be collected.

Rev. Tom disclosed this, during the inauguration of Executive of Delta State INEC Press Corp ( IPC) at the Commission’s Secretariat in Asaba, the state capital.

He said in ensuring that owners of the PVC’s get their cards, the Commission would embark on an aggressive mobilization of PVC collection and voting, so as to sensitize Deltans on the need to take ownership of their cards.

While analysing the  PVCs left in the various INEC offices across the state, the REC said there were over 244,715 uncollected PVCs from the 2019 general elections, adding that the Commission had also in the past received about 69,946 PVCs, for those who registered between June –December 2021 and 17,000 transfer PVCs.

According to Rev. Tom, by the end of November, the Commission  would receive more PVCs of those who registered between January to July 2022, leading to an increase in the number of PVCs in their possession.

He urged the newly inaugurated members of IPC to partner with the Commission in ensuring that registrants obtain their PVCs, which is still on-going at the respective LGA offices of INEC and also engage the political parties , whom he described as beneficiaries of the PVCs to be actively involved in encouraging and mobilizing their supporters to collect their PVCs.

Earlier, the Head of Voters Education and Publicity Department, Mr Bukola Ojeme said the event was first of it’s kind in the state and that the IPC would form a very important body in value chain   of information management as far as electoral process is concerned.

In his remark, the Chairman of the newly inaugurated body, Chief Festus Ahon assured INEC that they would diligently discharge their duties.

Highlight of the event was the swearing in of the executive members headed by Chief Ahon, the Secretary, Oghenero Eghweree; the Public Relations Officer, Mr Austin Oyibode and Treasurer, Mrs lfeoma Okafor.

05 Initiative Donates Relief Materials To 5,554 Flood Victims

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The founder of 05 Initiative and wife of Delta State Governor, Dame Edith Okowa, on Saturday, donated relief materials to 5,500 flood victims taking refuge in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps ln parts of the state.

The camps visited by the Delta first lady are Utagba-Ogbe Techinal College, Kwale, with 3,074 IDPs; Alaka Grammar School, Ozoro, with 1,180 IDPs and Isoko Central School, Oleh, with 1,300 IDPs.

Addressing the IDPs at the camps while donating relief materials to them, she urged them not to see their current situation as end of life, saying that God was in charge of their cases.

She admonished them to see their presence in the camp as an opportunity to strengthen their divine relationship with God, adding that they should always give thanks to God in any situation they found themselves.

The governor’s wife also advised the IDPs to love one another, and obey the rules and regulations in the camp.

Praying, she said “as you come here (camp) healthy, you will leave healthy and there will be no loss at the end of your stay in the camp”.

“We should give thanks to God for the gift of life. We should always appreciate God in whatever situation we find ourselves by worshipping Him,” she added.

To the youth among the IDPs, Okowa said “your coming to the IDP camp is not a period of immorality. You should zip up so as not to put your future in jeopardy”.

At Utagba-Ogbe Grammar School, Kwale, a 63-year-old woman, Mrs. Maria Mohammed, expressed appreciation to Dame Okowa for restoring her sight through the free eye care programme sponsored by her NGO, the 05 initiative.

At the camp at Isoko Central School, Oleh, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Isoko Federal Constituency, Mr Jonathan Ukhodiko, lauded the governor’s wife for her philanthropy towards the less-privileged in the society.

Ukhodiko urged public spirited individuals and philanthropic organisations in the country to emulate Dame Okowa by reaching out to those in need.

Some of the IDPs who spoke in separate interviews with journalists, expressed appreciation to the governor’s wife for donating the relief materials to them.

While saying that the items distributed to them would immensely go a long way in ameliorating their plights, they prayed God to grant her and her family sound health and long live.

Items donated by the governor’s wife included mosquito nets, bags of rice and beans, yams, cooking oil and mattresses.

Okowa Mourns Archbishop Apena

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Governor of Delta and Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has condoled the with Christian community and Isoko nation in Delta on the passing of foremost cleric, Archbishop Christian Apena.

Apena, the founder of Bethesda Gospel Mission International Inc, Irri, Isoko South Local Government Area of the state, reportedly died on Sunday night at 91.

The Governor noted that the late cleric was aged, his demise was shocking because there was no report that he was sick before the incident.

He said in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika in Asaba, that Apena’s death was a big loss to the Christian community in Delta, especially for his vibrant teachings and wise counsels at all times.

He also commiserated with the family, Christian Association of Nigeria, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Irri community and the entire Isoko nation on the demise of the renowned preacher.

The governor urged them to be consoled by the legacies of integrity and sound biblical teachings that the deceased espoused while working in the Lord’s vineyard until his final breathe.

He assured the family and the Bethesda Church of the support and prayers of his family, Delta Government and people of the state at this trying period.

“It is with sadness that I, my family, the government and people of Delta commiserate with the Christian community, the Apena family and all Isoko people on the passing of Nonagenerian cleric, Archbishop Christian Ovwoma Apena.

“He was a strong voice in the Christian community where he taught the word of God without fear or favour.

“His death, no doubt, is a great loss not just to his family and the Christian community but to our state and nation. His teachings and support for the work of Christ spanning over 49 years will be evidently missed.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, the CAN and members of Bethesda Gospel Mission that the soul of the deceased repose peacefully and the family given the fortitude to bear his demise,” the governor said.

Team Sheriff Onyeme Distributes Relief Materials  To Five IDP Camps

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By Lucy Ezeliora

Team Sheriff /Onyeme has commenced the distribution of relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by the floods that has ravaged 19 LGAs in the state.

Speaking during the visit, Sir. Monday Onyeme  disclosed that the government has opened up distribution centres at various locations to receive the relief materials from Team Sheriff /Onyeme and other individuals who wish to support the displaced persons.

“According to him, all the eight LGA’s in Delta South, six LGAs in Delta North, and five LGAs in Delta Central Senatorial Districts have been taken over by flood.

While commiserating with victims of the flood disaster and affected communities, Onyeme urged them to move to safer places while waiting for intervention from government and other individuals.

Onyeme urged the displaced persons to remain calm stating that in a very short time by God’s grace the situation will be over and everyone will return to their various homes. 

Items donated include bags of Rice, Yam, Cow, Beans, Onions, palm Oil, indomie and other utensils 

He commended Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa  for his intervention to cushion the adverse effects of the flood on the people by setting up various IDP Camps across the various affected LGAs in the State.

One of the flood victim,  Mrs Chidinma Ifeoma, Chukwuora who spoke on behalf of the IDPs thanked team Sheriff Onyeme group  for coming to their aid by providing the food items to the camp. They pleaded with the Team to visit them again as soon possible. 

The IDP Camps visited are Oneh Primary School Asaba, Ogbeafor Primary School Asaba, Ewulu Primary School in Aniocha South Local Government Area and  Utagogbe Technical College, kwale in Ndokwa West, LGA respectively.

Among the dignities present include the Deputy Speaker, Delta  State  House of Assembly Hon. OchorOchor Christopher, Director of Protocol, Government House, Hon. Ifeanyi Egboigbe, PDP Candidate for  House of Representatives, Ndokwa Constituency, Hon. Nnamdi  Ezechi, Chairman, Oshimili South Local Government Area, Hon. Kelvin Obi Ezenyili,  Commissioner for Humanitarian and Community Support Services, Dr. Darlington ijeh, Commissioner for Youth, Ifeanyi Egwuwenyenga, D.G Orientation, Barr. Eugene Uzum, PDP House of Assembly Candidate for Ndokwa East, Prince Emeka Osamota, PDP State House of Assembly Candidate for Oshimili South. Hon. Bridget Ayafulu and others. 

Ashiwhu Pays Unscheduled Visit To Some Canals In The State

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… Urges Deltans To Desist From Blocking Canals

In a bid to ensure that the inflow of water is drastically reduced in Delta State, the Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Godspower Asiuwhu has paid an unscheduled visit to some of the canals undergoing desilting in the state.

Hon. Asiuwhu said the inspection was to access the level of work performance at some of the canals in the state.

He said that it would help mitigate the effect of flood across the state, adding that when individuals and communities help in cleaning up their environment, there would not be blockage of waste in the canals.

While addressing Pressmen at Shegede Canal in Ughelli North, the Commissioner said the canal which before now had water at high level  but reduced when the culverts were desilted,  would link water flowing from Isoko axis down to the forest in Otu Jeremi in Ughelli South Local Government Area.

He commended the operators of the swamp buggy at the various locations visited for been active and ensuring that they deliver effective services.

The Commissioner also disclosed that a committee has been set up to access the well kept LG in the state.

The representative of the contracting firm, Mr Ariaja Austine, called for extension of the scope of work so as to enable other areas affected by the flood to benefit.

On his part, Obi Mohammed Elunor, appreciated the prompt intervention of the governor to the reducing flood in camp 74 community.

Speaking, the Chairman of Dennis Osadebay Fish Cluster, Mr Loveday Takim commended the governor for coming to their aid, and said with the quick response, fish farmers would not suffer much lost as in the past. 

He however called for provision of farm input such as fingerlings and feeds so that they can continue in their businesses.

Expressing delight over the gesture of the governor, the Chairman of Sapele/Okpe Local Government Council, Chief Onoriode Tamiagin commended the efforts of the governor for opening up the natural water way for free flow  and requested for more of such support as some part of Sapele were affected by flood.

In the same vein, the Youth Secretary of Mosogar, Mr Robert Edijana said with the desilting of the canal, the community would not be affected by flood.

Some of the places visited were the Camp 74 river in Anwai. Shegede canal on Ughelli North, the canals at Mosogar, new Sapele road, AT and P river Ethiope and Utite in Sapele.

DTSG Approves Licence To Bina E Cooking Gas Plants, Others.

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…Set To Ensure Safety Measures In Public Gas Dispensing

Delta State Government has approved and issued licence of some oil and gas plants, as well as fuel station in the state for operational purpose.

The Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Prince Emmanuel Amagbaduba made this known while presenting the operational license and certificate of operation to the operators at his office in Asaba.

According to the Commissioner, the approval was made by the governor and Vice Presidential candidate of People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), after personally verification that the Ministry have certified that the operators were  compliant with all the state government rules and regulations for operation.

He said following the last gas plant explosion in Agbor and effect on the victims, which led to the certification of gas plants in the state so as to avoid reoccurrence.

While advising the operators to keep maintaining safety in their business places, he said efforts were been made to sensitize the gas retailers on the safety measures so as to avoid reoccurrence of the last fire outbreak.

The Commissioner said that as a Ministry, they would up their games in ensuring that  the era of selling gas from vehicle or selling petroleum from gallon on the road side is over.

In his remark, the Chief Executive Officer of Bina E Cooking Gas plant and Oil Limited, Mr Alexander Okunbor, thanked Governor Okowa for the opportunity given to them, to stand out in their service delivery.

Okunbor said that with an understanding of the hazard and implications of operating without safety precautions, he would see to it, that he and other operators given licences for operation would ensure safety while rendering their services.

He, however frowned at the dishonesty amongst road side sellers of gas product, who shortchange their clients to make profit and also called on the state government to see that young ones and untrained road sellers of the products were kicked out of the streets.

Every Girl Child Deserves To Be Heard-Unobunjo

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The Chairperson, Nigeria Association of Women Journalists NAWOJ, Delta State Chapter, Comrade Sonia Unobunjo has said the Girl Child can attain whatever level of success she wants to achieve in life if only she could dedicate her time, and be committed to it.

Unobunjo stated this when she led the executive and members of the NAWOJ Delta to Government Model Secondary Asaba, in commemoration of this year’s International Day of the Girl Child in Asaba.

She said as females, they deserve to be heard and not underestimated as a result of their gender.

Comrade Unobunjo admonished female students of the school to always have confidence in themselves, work hard by giving extra time to their studies and always aim high.

She added that, there was no limit to the height which  the Girl Child can attain, as she cited the likes of Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala and other notable women who were making waves in the society, adding that they started from smaller beginning.

Fielding questions from the female students  who  bared their minds on several challenging issues, Comrade Unobunjo gave some positive advise and encouraged them to be steadfast.

She said the United Nations declared the International Day of the Girl Child as an annual event to be celebrated on October 11.

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