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NCPC Achieves Zero Tolerance on Abscondment – Bishop Adegbite

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The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has achieved its zero-tolerance stance on abscondment, according to Executive Secretary Bishop Stephen Adegbite.

Bishop Adegbite made this disclosure during the airlift of the third batch of Christian pilgrims at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. He expressed satisfaction that the first two batches of pilgrims returned safely from the holy land without any incidents of abscondment.

“Pilgrimage is purely a spiritual exercise and not a jamboree or tourism,” Bishop Adegbite emphasized. “I urge the intending pilgrims to pray for Nigeria, their states, and the government while in the holy land.”

The Chairman of the NCPC Board, Rt. Rev. Prof. Msgnr Cletus Gotan, also spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of prayer during the pilgrimage. “I urge the intending pilgrims to leverage on the opportunity of the pilgrimage and pray for their well-being, states, and the nation,” he said.

Federal Commissioner representing North Central in the Board of NCPC, Dr. Simon Dolly, called on the intending pilgrims to develop a positive mentality about the leaders of the nation. “I charge you to pray for the leaders of our dear nation in the holy land,” he said.

Some of the intending pilgrims expressed optimism that their prayers would be answered as they go to the holy land to pray.

The third batch of intending Christian pilgrims to Israel and Jordan consists mainly of the Plateau State contingent, made up of about 300 intending pilgrims.

Aniagwu Outlines Oborevwori’s Achievements In 19 months

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…Says Delta Governor will reply critics with more projects

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads and Public Information), Mr Aniagwu Charles has said that the Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, was not interested in fighting any political battles but would steadfastly continue to reply to critics with massive projects delivery ahead of 2027.

Aniagwu, who was recently directed to oversee the State Information Ministry, spoke specifically on the state of affairs in the state at a press briefing in Asaba, the state capital.

Flanked by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, and the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Mr Olisa Ifeajika, the Commissioner said Governor Oborevwori was not interested in any political fight but was primed to responding to critics with the delivery of many more viable projects.

“We have seen a whole lot of publications in different places, including those that are insinuating that he is leaving the PDP.

“Oborevwori is a very proud member of the Peoples Democratic Party. Today, Oborevwori is a clear leader amongst leaders of the party in Nigeria, and he is not in any way hungry to abandon the Peoples Democratic Party.”

Aniagwu remarked that Governor Oborevwori had kept faith with the continuation and completion of inherited projects, while also initiating new ones.

“Having continued with the numerous projects he inherited, he is currently advancing the state with completion of ongoing roads, while also initiating more projects.

He listed some of the inherited, ongoing and completed projects to include the Okpanam-Ibusa bypass; Beneku bridge; Asaba /Ughelli dual carriageway, particularly sector C1 and C2, Sector A and with repairs in Sector B as well as the 6-story High Court Complex in Asaba.

On initiating new projects, Aniagwu, said the Warri and Effurun skyline would never be the same again as Julius Berger was handling the laudable projects with three flyover bridges and road expansion works currently ongoing in the corridor.

According to him, “other roads have been completed within Asaba and the capital territory, while in Delta South a lot of roads in Warri, Isoko North and Isoko South have also been completed, while new ones have also been initiated.

“In Sapele and Okpe, a lot of road projects are ongoing, while some have been completed like the Ohorhor-Adagbrasa-Ugolo-Okuodiete road, Ezesi Road dualisation in Orerokpe and other internal roads in Sapele.

“In Delta North, Eweshi-Utagba-Uno and Ndemili-Utagba-Uno Road in Ndokwa West, Akumazi-Umuocha and Owere-Olubor roads have been completed, while the Issele-Azagba-Otulu road is currently ongoing.”

Aniagwu also said Governor Oborevwori had been building bridges of possibilities, connecting communities and giving room for both business interaction and for people to also have some form of interaction with their kiths and kins in their neighbouring local government areas.

“His business, at the moment, is governance and he is not going to lose sight of it.

“Because of side talks and because he believes that this is not the time to begin to play politics, what he is doing at the moment is to ensure that he keeps faith with all Deltans.

“He believes that every Deltan deserves the dividend of democracy and that is what he has concerned himself all about.

“I also recall that in one of our outings at the UPU celebration at Uvwiamuge-Agbarho, in Ughelli North Local Government Area, the Governor asked his kinsmen and Deltans to support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“He was very clear when he noted that the support for Tinubu also is equal to support for him, that is not politicking; that is governance because, the times we are in now is not for politics but governance.”

In the Education sector, Aniagwu said the administration had established and operationalized a campus of the Southern Delta State University, at Orerokpe, as well as introduced a College of Health Sciences at the institution’s main campus in Ozoro.

He said the administration had also upgraded facilities in several general hospitals and over 150 primary healthcare centres and provided substantial funding to numerous Colleges of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Technology, and established a College of Health Technology at Ovrode, which is now operational.

On the housing sector, the Commissioner said, “the administration has commenced the building of 50 housing units made up of 30 three bedrooms and 20 two bedrooms in Ozoro, Kwale and Owa-Oyibu as a pilot scheme, while eight units of duplex are also being constructed to accommodate more Commissioners in the quarters.

“As part of its efforts at diversifying the economy of the state, the administration has sealed a deal with UTM LNG for the harnessing of the huge reserves of natural gas in the state.

On fiscal discipline and efficient resource allocation, Aniagwu said “over N200 billion has been paid to liquidate the state’s debt stock while contractors are being mobilised with new jobs with outstanding job certificates paid as they fall due.”

He added, “just yesterday, the Governor drove round the entire city to identify many projects that require attention and I can assure you that he is also ready to revamp the state’s broadcast outfits in Asaba and Warri.

“As part of breathing a new lease of life on the stations, the Governor has directed that I submit a report on the stations within the three weeks.”

2027: Former PRO Notifies Kinsmen of House of Assembly Ambition, Seeks Maximum Support, Cooperation

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… Says, It Is Time To Fix Aniocha North were qqdqeq

The Immediate past Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC). Mr Emeka Okwechime, has notified his kinsmen of his ambition to contest for a legislative seat in the Delta State House of Assembly, to represent Aniocha North Come 2027.

Mr Emeka who hails from Idumu Nwanne Quarters in Umuolo Village Ezi in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, said that he is poised to do things differently in the state House Of Assembly and in Aniocha North in particular. He said that he has good intentions to fix Aniocha North, build and rebuild all the villages and communities in Aniocha North, and he will reduce hunger, hardship, suffering and poverty in Aniocha North.

In a statement released by his Confidential Secretary Prince Collins Mohanye, over the weekends, Mr Okwechime stated that if they can’t fix Nigeria, he can fix Aniocha North If he’s been supported massively by the people* he listed among the absence of dividend of democracy, under-development, deterioration of most villages and communities, lack of basic and social infrastructure, hunger, hardship, suffering and poverty in the Local Government, among these backdrops that fueled his ambition.

He called on everyone who mean well for Aniocha North, all stakeholders, Community leaders, youths, market men and women, Students etc to join him on: *It Is Time To Fix Aniocha North Campaign* He maintained that he has everything it takes to fix Aniocha North and To reduce hardship, hunger, suffering and poverty in Aniocha North if he is being supported to emerge victorious.

He solicited for maximum support from all sons and daughters of Ezi, All Aniocha North in general, home and abroad including those in the diaspora worldwide to support his genuine intentions and ambitions to *fix Aniocha North*

It would be recalled that Mr Okwechime distinguished himself in public office were he meritoriously *fixed, built, polished and managed the image and cooperate integrity of the NSCDC efficiently well from 2021 to early 2023* He later won Significant accolades and outstanding awards both to himself and to the NSCDC in his few days in office.

*Please, Support him, Because, with your support, Together We Can”.

Four lives losted in terrorist attack in kebbi state

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Four people lost their lives in a terrorist attack on a Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) facility at the Kangiwa border in Kebbi State.

 

The victims included a local watchman and three contractors working at the site.

 

In a statement on Sunday, NIS spokesperson Kenneth Udo revealed that the attack occurred on Friday evening around 7:20 p.m., causing significant damage to the facility’s security infrastructure. However, no immigration officers were injured in the incident.

 

The statement read, “The service deeply regrets the recent attack by a suspected terrorist group on our facilities and contractors at the Kangiwa border in Kebbi State’s Kangiwa Local Government Area on Friday, January 10, 2025, at about 19:20 hours.

 

“Four individuals, including a local watchman and three contractors, were killed in the attack, which also resulted in extensive damage to our security installations. Thankfully, no immigration officers were harmed.

 

“We extend our sincere condolences to the families of the victims. The service is working closely with sister agencies to identify and apprehend the perpetrators of these heinous acts and ensure justice is served.

 

“The service remains committed and undeterred in fulfilling its mandate of border security to safeguard the nation.”

Gov. Oborevwori Says Warri/Centric 10km Run Will Help Restore Lost Glory Of Oil City

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By Media Dept of WUEDA

The Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori says Warri Centric 10km Run, which is coordinated by Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners, CMLP, is an annual sports event with the potency of restoring the lost glory of Warri, Uvwie and their environs, in line with the More Agenda of his administration.

Governor Oborevwori, represented by the Director General of Warri, Uvwie and Environs Special Area Devt Agency, WUEDA, Hon. Prince Godwin Ejinyere, stated this at the weekend while declaring the 2025 edition of the event o“en at the NNPC Housing Complex, Warri.

The Governor told the participants that his administration was determined to revive the economy, beauty, environmental sanity, and security of the Oil City, through WUEDA, adding that the event would help to boost the efforts of the Agency and the State Govt.

While commending the organizers of the sports event for their initiative, Governor Oborevwori said Govt decided to identify with it because of its numerous physical, health, and cognitive benefits to both the participants and the organizers.

He, however, advised anyone interested in participating in the event, especially those with existing health conditions, to consult their doctors for medical advice to avoid emergency situations during the exercise.

A leader of Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners, CMLP, Barrister Mrs. Joy Akpedeye thanked Governor Oborevwori for identifying with, and supporting the sports event. She said CMLP decided to expand the scope of the event this year because the Govt had repaired the failed roads, making it very safe for participants to run freely and safely on them.

Mrs. Akpedeye said the 2025 edition of the event was the 6th, adding that the first five editions were 5km run within the NNPC Housing Complex but that this year’s edition was expanded to 10km.

The race started from NNPC Housing Complex gate, went through the Delta Careers Link Road, to Airport Road up to Angle Park, back to Airport Road down to First Bank, and back to NNPC Housing Complex.

She said Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners looked forward to partnering with WUEDA towards organizing the event in the years ahead, with a promise to improve on all aspects of the exercise.

Earlier, participants were taken through aerobic exercises to warm them up for the event, before moving out for the race which had prizes attached to first, second and third positions. The 7th edition of the event comes up in 2026.

Taju Isichei Bows To Pressure, As He Receives Ogbueshi Title

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Renown politician and a stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oshimili South Local Government Area, Hon Taju Isichei, popularly known as Ikuku, has been honoured with the Ogbueshi title.

The chieftaincy title ceremony, took place at his country home in Umuezeafadia village, Umuaji quarters, Asaba.

The Head of the traditional Chiefs in Umuezeafadia, Ogbueshi Chris Onyemenam who was represented by Ogbueshi Patrick Onyemenam said by the conferment of the Ogbueshi also known as Ikpa Alor title on Hon. Isichei, he automatically becomes one of the 70 titled chiefs in Asaba.

Speaking with our reporter on the significance of the title, the Vice Chairman of PDP Ward 5, Ogbueshi Chiedu Nwokolo, said Ikpa Alor was a highly revered event used to recognize illustrious sons in Asaba.

Nwaokolo said with the title, Hon Isichei was qualified to speak in the council of Chiefs who were 50 years and above without fear.

He said the new Chief, was long over due for the title, based on his philanthropic contributions to his people.

Others who spoke were Ogbueshi Ifeanyi Nwaoji, Ogbueshi Chukwuemekalim Isichei, Mrs Ozulonye Okobah and Mr. Chinedu Attoh, urged him to continue in his good works and congratulated him for accepting the title after much conviction adding that he was qualified for it.

The ceremony which had other Ogbueshis in attendance, featured the slaughtering of a large white cow and cultural entertainment by the women group, (umu ada).

Speaking via a telephone call, Ogbueshi Taju Isichei, said the title, Ogbueshi Ikuku Ama N’onya bestowed on him and the Odozi Aku Dia, tile given to his wife would spur him to be of greater service to his village and the Asaba community.

He thanked the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Obi Prof Epiphany Azinge, SAN; the Onihe of Asaba, Obi Ubaka Atu; the Diokpa, leadership and people of Umuezeafadia, Ward 5 Chairman, Ogbueshi Onukwu, his Vice, Ogbueshi Chiedu Nwokolo and members of the Ward for the successful event.

Kano Gov’s Aide Passes On A Day After Appointment

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Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has mourned the demise of his newly appointed Special Adviser on Works, Ahmad Ishaq Bunkure.

This was disclosed in a statement the Governor signed on Wednesday, January 8.

Bunkure died in Egypt on Tuesday, January 7, following his appointment on Monday, January 6.

Governor Yusuf described the death as a tragic and irreplaceable loss to Kano State, his family, and the wider political community.

The statement reads: “I received with deep sorrow, the passing of Engr. Ahmad Ishaq Bunkure, the newly appointed Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Works, in Egypt.

“The death of Engr. Bunkure on Tuesday is a tragic and irreplaceable loss to Kano State, his family, and the wider political community.

“Engr. Bunkure was a dedicated professional, whose expertise and contributions were expected to drive our administration’s vision for development. His loss is deeply felt.

“May the Almighty Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus. Amen.”

EFCC Detains Staff For Missing Items

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained ten officers of its Lagos Zonal Command following investigation regarding some missing items linked to them.

The officers, who were arrested last week on the directives of the Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede are answering questions relating to the theft of some operational items for which that they could not be accountable.

EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale stated that investigators are making good progress.

He stressed that those found culpable will be subjected to internal disciplinary processes.

 

 

 

SOLOMON ARENYEKA: Gov Oborevwori Remains In PDP!

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The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, JP has debunked rumour on the state governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori’s defection to the All Progressive Congress, (APC).

Arenyeka disclosed this in a press statement issued to The Hill Nigeria Media.

He stated that the attention of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Delta state chapter has been drawn to mischievous, sinister and baseless speculations especially in the Social Media that the Governor, Rt.Hon.Sheriff Oborevwori has perfected plans to decamp to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

It stated that the state leadership of the PDP viewed such unfounded reports as the handiwork of jobless political hirelings and their ignoble sponsors as failed agents of destabilization and treachery.

We particularly state in clear terms that the faceless group of individuals spreading the rumours and parading themselves as concerned leaders of the PDP are impostors and are not members of our great Party.

We strongly condemn in all vehemence the vile and wicked propaganda of the depraved perpetrators, particularly the key peddler, a notorious serial blackmailer and dishonest scoundrel who would live in infamy for concocting lies as a means of survival.

“The state leadership of the PDP urges members of the public to disregard the dubious speculation and also wishes to reassure all that nothing can distract the Governor in keeping faith with the delivery of good governance through his laudable M.O.R.E agenda as exemplified by massive provision of social infrastructure and human capital development across the state”.

Gov Oborevwori: The Big Political Masquerade

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By Fred Latimore Esq

His detractors are having nightmares, recruiting professional propagandists and lies fabricators to endlessly and erroneously predict his moves, body language resulting in inaccurate political permutations.

They are worried about the rising leadership and political profile of the humble, dogged and performing peoples governor of Delta State. His detractors have commenced shameful disinformation and misinformation strategies to decode the air of mysterious wonders and uncommon grace domiciled in the governor.

His mutually beneficial working relationship with President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, and the federal government has been identified political commentators as the major bone of contention, tearing the leaders and the entire leadership of Delta APC apart. They are grumbling and wailing aloud through proxies and paid propagandists.

The governor’s cannot stomach governor his closeness and quality friendship with President Tinubu. It hurts them beyond human comprehension. It’s choking Delta APC musketeers. The wailing is very loud and Deltans are enjoying the fun. The governor with excessive local content is the man of the moment. I feel like breakdancing!

The take-away here is that the cordial relationship between Governor Oborevwori, President Bola Tinubu and the federal government shall continue to blossom on bipartisan basis to enhance good governance and synergy for development.

The mutually beneficial working relationship between Mr President and Delta Governor has nothing to do with the governor defecting to APC. No reason under the sun to do that, but the beats must go on.

And in Ghana, governor Oborevwori rocked the airwaves steadily for over 48 hours, side by side his Bossom friend, President John Mahama of the Republic of Ghana.

The two great leaders walked hand-in-hand to the admiration of Ghanaians and the entire world. Deltans are proud of the street credibility of their amiable governor.

Together, the duo of Mahama and Oborevwori enjoyed global media mention, international media went agog for daye. Oborevwori was the special guest of Mr President and they discussed issues of mutual interests. The governor’s detractors were amazed, their evil media propaganda crashed like a pack of card.

Governor Oborevwori is, no doubt, the biggest political Masquerade in Delta State as you read this piece, and unto 2027 governorship election. His reelection in 2027 shall be achieved effortlessly through a free, fair and transparent election.

The governor have been consistent in his partnership with Mr President and the federal government on a bipartisan basis. He will continue to nurture the relationship for the socioeconomic benefit of all Deltans and the state.

Governor Oborevwori shall continue to interface with President Tinubu on issues relating to good governance and result oriented collaboration to revive all federal government controlled industries and companies in Delta State. It’s a task that must be done through robust partnership and bridge building across board.

We thank Mr President for the roles he played to ensure that Warri Refinery resumes production after several years. Trucking of Diesel and Kerosene has commenced, and very soon Petrol shall surface in all filling stations across Delta direct from Warri Refinery. Thank you Mr President. It’s already creating jobs and wealth for our people. We need more in Delta.

It’s an open secret that governor Oborevwori is crushing at a very high altitude and his smooth flight since May 29, 2023 is taunting leaders of the opposition party in Delta State. They will neither sleep nor slumber till 2027, but governor Oborevwori shall continue to enjoy sound sleep.

Not time yet for 2027 electioneering media politics, we shall keep our fingers crossed. There’s time for everything.

The governor of Delta State is focused on Advancing Delta through purposeful leadership and political bridge building across Nigeria’s political landscape, and it’s already yielding monumental results for all Deltans and the State.

Governor Oborevwori’s enviable performance in less than two years is already crashing the governorship ambition of his detractors, ahead 2027. No dull moments, Oborevwori again 2027.

Finally, Oborevwori till 2031, PDP is the Party.

#fredlatimore

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