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

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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

DTSG Takes Stringent Measures On Violators Of Ecology Law

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Delta State government has issued a directive to curtail unregulated dredging activities across the state.

The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Jamani Tommy Ejiro, made this known during a press briefing with Journalists on the devastating impact of dredging activities in the State.

He said the Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, in alignment with the M.O.R.E. Agenda, which prioritizes environmental sustainability, has directed the Ministry to immediately implement the mandatory registration of dredging sites and submission of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) to the Ministry of Environment within one week of this notice; immediate shutdown of illegal dredging sites operating without a valid EIA, ban on dredging activities near bridges and other critical infrastructure across the state; ban on dredging activities in residential areas to protect the health and safety of our people and also the ban on the haulage of wet sand or sand transported without cover by tippers within the state.

According to him, although the state is blessed with an abundance of natural resources, including rich biodiversity, fertile lands, and pristine waterway, but reckless and unregulated dredging activities across the state have become a significant source of environmental degradation.

He said the activities threaten the lives and livelihoods of our people, the integrity of critical infrastructure, and the sustainability of our ecosystem.

The Commissioner said the unregulated dredging of sand and other materials has led to an environmental crisis, manifesting in degradation of water quality and increased turbidity.; harm to aquatic life and destruction of natural habitats; increased flooding, land subsidence, and erosion; health risks from contaminated dredge spoil; loss of fertile lands and decreased property values and damage to critical infrastructure, including roads and bridges, resulting in costly maintenance.

While frowning at the dredgers disregard to the state Ecology Law of 2006, the Commissioner said it would no longer be tolerated as the Special Compliance Monitoring Team set up by the Ministry, will from Monday, January 13, 2025. ensure strict enforcement of the directives

He urged traditional rulers, community presidents-general, and youth leaders to support the government by reporting illegal dredging activities in their areas to the Ministry of Environment or the nearest police station.

“Your collaboration is crucial in safeguarding our environment for future generations, as our people are the first casualties of any environmental hazards resulting from these activities”. He said.

He called on the Nigerian Police and other security agencies to assist in the effective implementation of these directives, adding that the government was not against legitimate business activities but insists that all operations be conducted responsibly and in compliance with the law.

Jamani said the indiscriminate commercialization of dredged sand—whether from rivers, lakes, swamps, or other water bodies—driven by inordinate ambition and greed, must be discouraged to protect the people and the environment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EKO Project of Pragmatism Echoes Beyond Oko Community

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By Patrick Ochei

EKO now in our local political parlance is an acronym for Ezenyili Kelvin Obi Ph.D, native of Oko Community, born and brought up in Asaba and today, he is the Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government. The name EKO is not accidental; though young and newly minted in the last few years, it has continued to resonate force, pragmatism, resilience, doggedness and performance in the actual sense of it.

On Monday the 23rd day of December in the year 2024, the young Council Chairman inaugurated his newest project in the series – The Oko Event Centre at Oko Amakom for his people of Oko kingdom in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State. The project is christened EKO Project and it has so much to impact in the lives of Oko people, being a people oriented project.

The inauguration ceremony drew men and women of high political stature from within and beyond Oshimili South, who gathered in their number to witness an Executive milestone in the administration of local government system.

The ultra modern Event Centre was inaugurated by the amiable First Lady and wife of Delta State Governor, Her Excellency Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori. The First Lady who has founded the “You Matter Foundation” dazzled her audience with her beautiful speech which focused more on eulogizing the performing young Chairman, Hon. Chief Ezenyili Kelvin Obi Ph.D, whom she said, had continued to draw inspiration from the MORE Agenda of her husband.

Like we say in our local parlance, “The woman finished work”; meaning no wonder she became the choice of EKO to commission this particular project that touched his people’s heart.

Oborevwori did not only inaugurate the multi million naira ultra modern Event Centre, tastefully and exquisitely built with fanciful exterior and interior designs that would have left visitors wondering how EKO conceptualized it and got the money to execute it; but she also supervised the empowerment of 500 Oshimili Southerners with #50 million and of course, those that shared 250 bags of 50kg rice.

Another marvelling aspect of this EKO of a personality, is that this is not the first of this kind of project within the three years and half that he has held sway as the Number One Oshimili South Council citizen.

In his first term, EKO mobilized fund when other of his counterparts were still loafing around in search of funding solutions, and he transformed the Executive and Legislative Complexes of the Council to something only seen in western world. He didn’t stop there, he went ahead to build an ultra modern Ogwa Ukwu Ahaba, not minding the prevailing local politics of that time in Asaba.

That singular initiative changed the political mindset of the people of Asaba, nay Oshimili South, prompting a sudden change of the old order where no individual becomes Oshimili South Council Chairman a second time. The sing song that then became the tune and rhythm within Oshimili South was, ‘no vacancy in the Council’, it was just EKO for EKO.

Interestingly, the movement for an EKO second term in office was championed by the former Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi (Prof) Chike Edozien CFR, who even conferred on the young chap, the title of the “IKEMBA OF AHABA”. He said then, that no politician who had ever administered Oshimili South Local Government, had touched Asaba people positively the way Hon. Ezenyili Kelvin Obi did with the transformation of Ogwa Ukwu Ahaba (central meeting point of the Asaba people), including market rehabilitations and environmental beautification.

Perhaps, this same scenario repeated itself in Oko community on Monday 23rd December, 2024, during the project inauguration, where the Akor of Oko kingdom and his cabinet, also conferred the title of “IKEMBA OF OKO” on Hon. Ezenyili Kelvin Obi Ph.D.

The young man EKO has just become the cynosure of all eyes in the politics of Delta State and even beyond. He has become a highly sought after political leader, loved by all shades of politicians without sentiments attached and a pride to the PDP, being one of those vibrant youngsters giving the party some sort of relevance and respite in terms of deliverables.

At the inauguration in Oko, also was the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme in attendance. It was also that serious that the Member representing Ika Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Victor Nwokolo was there too, and same as Member representing Ndokwa East Constituency and Deputy Whip of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Prince Emeka Osamuta was there in company of his colleague and Member representing Oshimili South Constituency, Hon. Bridget Anyafulu.

Other dignitaries present included the BoT member of the PDP, Chief Ejiofor Onyia, former Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Peter Onwusanya, Special Adviser on Peace and Conflict Resolution, Chief Edwin Uzor, the popular Oko born businessman and brother to the Council Chairman, Chief Chiedu Ezenyili, former Commissioner for Health, Dr Mordi Ononye, former Special Adviser to the Governor, Chief Tajudeen Isichei (Ikuku), former Council Chairman, Pastor Greatman Chukwuka Obusom, Chief Job and Wealth Creation Officer of the State, Comrade Ifeanyi Egwunyenga, CP Delta State, Mr. Abaniwonda S. Olufemi, Oshimili South CAN Chairman, Bishop Chuks Okonta, Oshimili South PDP Chairman, Ogbueshi Chike Ifesiokwu, Leader and members of the Legislative Arm of Oshimili South Local Government and others too numerous to mention.

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