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Why The People Of Ogbeole Ogume Should Go About Their Businesses Without Fear

By Odili Ogochukwu -

The people of Ogbeole Ogume in Ndokwa West Local Government Area, Delta State, can go to their farmers without fear of attack by unknown strangers.

The mediator, Comr. Mathew Ujene Ossai gave the assurance recently, alleging that the Ogbeole community bush is not infiltrated by unknown gunmen.

This development is coming in the wake of speculations that gunmen suspected to be Fulanis are occupying the community bush.

In a meeting held on June 17, 2022, with the Mediator and Member representing Delta North on the State Livestock Committee, Mr. Mathew Ujene Ossai, the Onotu Uku in Council, Chief John Ekpaetor, and other respective authorities in the community, the herders in Ogbeole were mandated to fish out the unknown people hiding in the bush.

The purpose of the meeting was to address the plight of the community and strengthen the relationship between the herders and the community.

Earlier, the people of the community had raised an alarm, alleging that there was a crowd of armed Fulanis men hiding in Ogbeole Ogume bush, a development that had prevented them from going to their farms for some days.

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Enukegu Congratulates Sir Onyeme On His Emergence As Dep Governorship Candidate, Describes Him As A Man Of Impeccable Track Record

By Odili Ogochukwu –

Ndokwa’s illustrious son and philanthropist, Chief Festus George Enukegu has congratulated Sir Monday Onyeme, on his emergence as Delta State Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election.

Festus Enukegu, fondly called ‘Soccer-Soccer’, described Sir Onyeme as a man of impeccable track record who has raised a leadership bar within his short period in office as the executive chairman of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue.

He stated that Onyeme’s nomination to pair the State Speaker, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori in the 2023 guber race would bring smiles to the faces of Deltans.

He added that the chairman of the state board of internal revenue has proven his mettle in areas of responsibility.

In his congratulatory message, Chief Festus Enukegu who doubled as the president general, Umuchime Ogume in Diaspora called for support of ...Read more at https://afimag.com/enukegu-congratulates-sir-onyeme-on-his-emergence-as-dep-governorship-candidate-describes-him-as-a-man-of-impeccable-track-record/

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Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has reemphasised that the Dr. Nabo Graham Douglas Campus of the Nigerian Law School in Port Harcourt has been provided to be a self sustaining institution in Nigeria.

To achieve that mandate, Governor Wike, on Monday, handed over the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) of adjoining property to the campus acquired by the Rivers State government to the Chairman of the Council of Legal Education, Chief Emeka Ngige, SAN.

The presentation was made when Governor Wike conducted the Chairman of the Council of Legal Education, Chief Emeka Ngige, SAN, together with the Director General of Nigeria Law School, Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma, SAN and other dignitaries round structures within the Law Campus that are completed and ready for formal handover.

Governor Wike said the acquisition of the adjoining property to the campus will enable the operators of the campus to use them for sundry commercial and revenue generating activities in order to meet the financial needs of the Law School in Port Harcourt.

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“We are using this opportunity to present the Certificate of Occupancy of the property we have acquired and paid for by the Rivers State covernment for the Nigerian Law School, Dr. Nabo Graham Douglas, Port Harcourt Campus to you (Chairman).

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The presiding priest of Saint Michael Catholic Church, Ikabigbo, Uzaire, Esako Local Government Area, Edo State, Fr. Christopher Odia has been found dead in the bush.

Fr Odia was abducted on June 26, 2022 by unknown gunmen in his rectory while coming out to attend Sunday Mass.

A statement signed by the Director of Social Communications Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Fr Egielewa Peter, said Fr Christopher Odia was allegedly murdered by those who kidnapped him.

It stated that the 41 year old who doubled as the principal of St. Philip Catholic Secondary School, Jattu was taken away at 6:30 a.m on Sunday.

The statement reads, “With heavy hearts but with total submission to the will of God, we announce the death of our priest Rev. Fr. Christopher Odia, who was killed by his abductors after being kidnapped this morning 26th June 2022 at about 6.30am in his rectory while coming out to go for Sunday Mass at St. Michael Catholic Church Ikabigbo, Uzairue, Edo State.

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“You must love your wife just as Christ loved the Church.”

Rev. Fr. Dr. Stan-Collins Ubaka gave the advice during the wedding ceremony of Mr. Ernest Ogbonna and Miss Chidera Alumona on Saturday, 25th June 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ogwashi Uku, Delta State.

The Catholic Cleric stated that the standard of love a man should have for his wife is the same standard he has for himself.

He explained that love is defined in John 3 verse 16, where God sacrifices His only begotten son to bemonstrate His love for mankind, adding that the couple should love each other to have a successful marriage.

Fr. Ubaka who hinted that the woman owes her husband respect, said she must not talk down on her husband or belittle him, but be accommodative bearing in mind that everything cannot be perfect.

Above all, he advised the couple to carry God along in their marriage, saying that marriage is not easy but with God, they will succeed.

He, however, urged the congregation to always pray for the couple and avoid anything that will cause problems in their marriage while reminding them that what God has joined together, no man should put asunder.

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Big Brother Naija Season Six Reunion participant, Arin Olowoporoku has gave a hint on how her relationship with Nini Singh hits the rock.

Arin, while clearing the air, recalled how Nini preferred a relationship with a popular housemate to her.

The duo had a deep and an emotional reflection on how they had interacted with each other during the BBN Season Six Episode.

Nini kept a distance from Arin and Peace in a show, thinking that they had developed strong animosity toward her.

From her action, it might be right to say that the reality star related so easily with Angel, Maria, and Whitemoney than a few others that were extraordinarily popular.

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By Odili Ogochukwu -

Niger Delta Youths have embarked on a mega protest to register their grievances over the alleged evil activities perpetrated by some of the Oil Companies in the area.

The Youths in their large numbers protested against the irregularities of the oil companies, particularly Sterling Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited commonly known as Sterling Global in the host communities.

The Company has despised the calls of the Five Oil Producing Local Governments Areas in Delta State to manage the damages occasioned by crude oil haulage.

Protesting local government areas were Ekeremo, Burutu, Bomadi, Patani and Ndokwa East.

It was learned that youths under the aegis of Ndokwa East Ijaw Nation Movement has demand corporate social responsibility projects from Sterling Global Oil Company as host communities.

They listed the corporate responsibility to include cleaning of the water ways, payment of operational permits, marine tax and payment of tenement rates to the local government authorities.

Africa Investigative Magazine gathered that Sterling Oil Company operates Yade Barges and Vessels on the communities’ waterways which have affected their sources of livelihood.

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A popular Nollywood Actress, Ini Edo, has poured her thoughts on Nigerian Movie industry, stating the distinction between the ancient and modern artists.

The award winning actress narrated how social media have contributed in the growth and development of the present celebrities.

The 40-year-old actress and single mother of one who said it was not social media that made her a star, attributed her achievement to what she described as “body of work”.

Ini Edo said it was hard work that gave her an edge and made her a celebrity, unlike now that people grow overnight using social media.

“With the emergence of social media it’s earlier for a lot of people to become celebrities, we didn’t have the platform to give us celebrity status, we had work.

“It was our body of work so it wasn’t even about the fame at that time, it was more about being successful at the job. For instance, when I came in it was mostly dominated by the light-skinned girls.

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By Barth Ozah –

The Ndokwa West (LGA) Legislative Arm has congratulated the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on his emergence as the governorship flag bearer of the PDP in Delta State, for the 2023 general elections, pointing out that the Speaker has demonstrated genuine leadership qualities.

The legislative arm equally commended Prince Ned Nwoko, for his emergence as the Delta North senatorial candidate, Nnamdi Ezechi, for Ndokwa/Ukwuani federal constituency and, Hon. Charles Emetulu for Ndokwa West state constituency.

In a press release signed by the leader of the house, Hon. Ndubuisi Okoloafor and made available to journalists in Kwale, noted that the emergence of Prince Ned Nwoko was a manifestation of his years of personal commitment, sacrifice, political experiences and services to the people.

The legislative arm expressed confidence that the PDP standard bearer for Ndokwa/Ukwuani federal constituency, Hon. Ezechi has the qualities, acumen and capacity to mobilize support across the length and breath of the consistency to give the ruling party a resounding victory at the forthcoming general elections.

The lawmakers also expressed optimism that when eventually re-elected as member representing the Ndokwa West constituency, Hon. Emetulu will bring to bear his vast wealth of experience and grassroots network to attract more democratic dividends to the people.

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has called on lawmakers to stay committed to the country’s political system despite the outcome of the just concluded primaries.

The Senate President made this known while welcoming members of the upper chamber back from the break.

The chamber, suspended plenary on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, to enable lawmakers participate in the primaries of political parties.

He underscored the need for the Senate to prioritise the nation’s security challenges, as well as indertake further amendment of the Electoral Act.

According to him, the electoral process in the just concluded primaries have thrown up issues that must be critically looked at by the National Assembly.

On the outcome of the party primaries, he said, “Some of us participated in the congresses for their Senatorial Districts, some of our colleagues went for Governorship of their states, and four of us went for the Presidency of our great country.

“We have recorded different results from those activities, but as politicians, it is never over until It is over.

“We should continue to support the political system that we believe in.

“Those of our colleagues who have recorded successes, we wish them more successes in the general elections.

“Those of who have not succeeded as much, we are hopeful that between now and then, the situation may be better.

“But on the whole, our commitment to ensuring that this democracy benefits from legislative Interventions of the National Assembly should remain our focus.

“As a Parliament, we still have issues that require our legislative intervention.

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By Ifeanyi Omenogor –

Pastor Segun Adeosun of Living Faith church, Winners Chapel, Ogbe-Ofu branch has said Christians were redeemed to be fruitful and not barren.

He made the remarks during a sermon in the church at Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State.

Adeosun said many Christians were stagnated because of their disobedience to the instructions of God, describing the situation as unfortunate.

He said that any one that failed to keep the instructions of God, that God would give such instruction to another person, because God, according to him, believed in failing in one, failing in all.

The cleric said any Christian that is redeemed cannot be touched by enemies, saying that Christ suffered for his servants not to suffer again.

He urged Christians to remain in kingdom advancement endeavors for them to achieve Heaven at the end.

Pastor Zinji Emmanuel Manzuk who also delivered a sermon during the service said the church of God is built on revelation and not social gathering.

He called on Christians to be real in their service to God and never to be involved in fake services, adding that real servants of God would be greatly rewarded.

He said Christians should not lean on their own ideas, but the ideas of God, saying that they should be lovers of God, for God to exempt them from crisis.