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The Muslim cleric who defied lockdown order which made the Commissioner of Police, Delta state ordered for his arrest, has stated that he will soon present himself to the police for interrogation.

In an telephone chat with DAILY INDEPENDENT, Imam Mohammed Young Okotie said he only traveled out to avoid unnecessary tension and will never run from the police.

Okotie and hundreds of Muslim faithful have allegedly held last Jumat service at the Ekakpamre Central Mosque in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state in defilement of the prohibition of large gathering in the state.

The Imam lamented the poor treatment of the Muslims in the council especially during the recent distribution of COVID-19 palliatives by the state government as responsible for his action.

Irked by his action, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, Hafiz Mohammed-Inuwa recently ordered for his arrest and prosecution.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Onome Onowakpoyeya, who confirmed the CP's directive, said the Imam is now currently on the run in a bid to evade arrest and subsequent prosecution.

But in a telephone chat with Imam Mohammed Young Okotie on Tuesday, he said "I am not running from the police, I only travelled out just to cool temper and douse tension".

"I will present my self to the police between Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. They can fine me or otherwise, when I am prepared to meet the police, I will call you (DAILY INDEPENDENT) to follow up", he added

Lets contribute our quota to make life easy in a bid to fight Covid 19

A socio-cultural group, Orhuwhorun Elite Forum (OEF), comprising professionals, business and community leaders, has commended two illustrious sons of Orhuwhorun community, Mr. S.K. Palama and High Chief John Egbetama for providing palliatives to the people and residents of Orhuwhorun, to cushion the effects of the lockdown due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

In a press release signed by the Acting President of the group, Comr Omoko Vincent Oghenevwegba and Secretary, Okolosi Rewa Akpojaro, the Forum commended the duo for the gesture, which they stated is among the challenges facing the lockdown order issued by the state government. They noted that the lockdown has taken toll on vulnerable in the society.

The items donated by the two eminent personalities, include cows, bags of rice, bags of beans, bags of garri, cartons of indomie noodles as well as cash supports. They items are to be distributed among indigenes and residents of the community.

According to the statement, the members of forum also used the opportunity to call on other sons and daughters of the community to emulate the steps.

Similarly, the group also praised the efforts of the state government towards combating the disease in the state.

Let's learning to appreciate good things

The incoming Vice Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party PDP Udu local government area, Hon Saturday Mofoye has commended the Governor of Delta, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa for palliative items given to Udu people to cushion the effects of the lockdown.

Hon Mofoye who joined others to receive the items at Orhuwhorun federal ward 9, applauded Gov. Okowa for sending the palliatives to the vulnerable who are in dire need of the items.

He promised to supervise the distribution to ensure its was evenly distributed across the state wards down to families including non indigenes in the area.

"We are grateful to our Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa for remembering us in this trying times." he said

When the righteous are in power the people rejoice

The Commissioner for Special Duties, Governor's Office Asaba and Member, Udu local government area Covid 19 food bank, Hon Henry Sakpra has felicitated with His Excellency, Sen Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State for providing Palliatives to Udu Kingdom.

Briefing the press, Hon. Sakpra said the items received by the committee were evenly distributed across the 10 federal wards in Udu local government area to cushion the effects of the lockdown.

It was also stated at the various federal wards that the Palliative items were for indigenes and non indigenes alike residing in the wards, warning that anyone found diverting the items will be prosecuted.

"I want to appreciate our Governor who feels the pains of Deltans and has provided solutions to the hunger in the land. Sir, your kind gesture is highly appreciated. Deltans are happy and our people have asked me to say a big Thank you to you" he said.

Appreciation is an application for more

.... Says Okowa is God sent

The Executive Assistant to the Governor on Political Matters, Prince Sam Ughujowhovwo has joined the rank of notable Deltans in commending Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for opening up State food bank and the even distribution across the state.

Ughujowhovwo who is outgoing Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party Udu Chapter said the palliative items where not meant for a particular party but for Deltans, vulnerable Deltans across all political parties.

According to him, appreciation is an application for more, no wonder the Bible said that when good people are in power the people rejoice.

"what a wonder working Governor we have, Governor Okowa's type are rare. We must appreciate him for his kind gesture towards Deltans in this trying times." he said

He said Governor Okowa is God sent to Deltans to manage tough times and called on the people of the state to join hands with the Governor in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the world which he prayed will soon be a thing of the past.

He prayed God for continued wisdom upon His Excellency to pilot the affairs of the state, good health for him and his family and above all victory over COVID-19 pandemic.

I'm not surprised, Babu

The Commissioner representing Udu, Ughelli South, Uvwie and Urhobos of Warri South LGAs on the Board of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission DESOPADEC, Olorogun Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode, JP has commended the Executive Governor of Delta State, Sen Dr Ifeanyi Okowa for providing Palliatives to indigent Deltans.

He made this remark recently while addressing newsmen at Otor-udu, Udu local government area.

Olorogun Oyibode cautioned that the gesture by the government should not be taken for granted, but rather, be seen as an effort by the government to put food on the tables of individuals who are not well to do in the society, especially in this lockdown period.

"We as a people, are making sure the palliatives get to everyone in the area, stressing that it will not be as usual where so few would hijack the items and store in their houses".

"We are grateful to His Excellency, Sen Ifeanyi Okowa for touching the lives of Deltans", he said.

2019-DELTA COUNCILORS ADOPT OKOWA FOR SECOND TERM

.....TO BUY NOMINATION FORM FOR OKOWA

Lawmakers across the 25 local government areas of Delta State have
disclosed their determination to deliver Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa in
the 2019 gubernatorial election. This was the decision taken in a well
attended meeting of the councilors yesterday, which was hosted by Hon. Goru Karo, Leader, Udu Legislative Arm at the
Udu Local Government Legislative Arm in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State.


Briefing news men after the meeting, chairman of Councillors Forum, Hon Victor Ofobrukueta  held that the decision to adopt the
incumbent governor, Sen. {Dr} Ifeanyi Okowa for a second term bid
became imperative subject to the positive and the transformational
impact the Governor’s SMART –agenda has made on Deltans.

“We the four hundred and sixty-six (466) councilors in Delta State
have unanimously resolved to form a formidable campaign team with  a
structure and tentacles  for His Excellency  Sen. (Dr) Arthur Ifeanyi
Okowa  through implementation of  a-one man, one vote mobilization
system  across all the wards in the state.  We have also resolved to
buy for our Smart Governor 'The Ekueme' Dr Ifeanyi Okowa’s governorship nomination form For his Second term gubernatorial Ambition.
.
While passing a vote of confidence on the governor and his deputy,
Barr Kingsley Otuaro , the forum also pledged total support for their
second term aspiration.  Meanwhile, the councilors have also agreed to
embark on a football tournament for Okowa  which its  proceeds will be
offered for charity purpose as another special way of giving back to
society which they represent at the grassroot.

The councilors have also said as part of why they adopted Sen. Okowa for second tenure was as a result of his promise he kept by ensuring DSIEC conducted free and fair local government election without the use of caretaker committee in the state.

WHY UDU WILL VOTE OKOWA, UVIEJITOBOR AGAIN FOR SECOND TENURE.

To be sincere with one self, Udu local government council has not had it so good in a term, where several projects were executed in the LGA. Since inception of Governor Okowa's led administration and Hon. Chief Peter Okgbare Uviejitobor, Member Representing Udu Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, several Constituency, State and SUBEB projects executed under just this first tenure working together as team. The following projects have been executed and completed, ongoing and while others in the 2018 proposed budget.

1) Construction of Six Classroom Block at Aladja GrammClassroom.

2) Construction of Six Classroom Block at Orhuwhorun High School with furniture

3) Construction of Six Classroom Block at Adadja Secondary School, Emadadja.

4) Construction of six class room block in Oghior Secondary School, Oghior

5) Renovation of six class room block in Ovwian Secondary School, Ovwian

6) Renovation of six class room block in Owhrode Mixed Secondary School, Owhrode

7) Provision of Students/Pupils and teachers furnitures to schools in Udu LGA

Rehabilitation of Ovwian main road with drainage, Completed and Commissioned

9) Ongoing Rehabilitation of Ekete main road with Drainage.

10) Ongoing Rehabilitation of Ekrokpe, Usiefrun and Orhuwhorun Road with Drainage

11) Rehabilitation of New York road, Completed

12) Ongoing Construction of Grace Road Ekete by Mofor Junction

13) Ongoing Resurfacing/Maintainanace of Udu/Orhuwhorun by DLA

14) Proposed Constituency projects for 2018, Construction of six classroom block at Ujevwu Secondary school, Construction of six classroom block at Ubogo Secondary school and Renovation of another six classroom block at Ovwian Grammar School.

15) Construction of three classrooms block at Ekrota primary school.

16) Construction of three classrooms block at Ekete primary school

17) Renovation of four classrooms block at Ukperheren primary school

18) Renovation of six classrooms block at Ujevwu primary school

19) Renovation of six classroom block at Ovwian primary school

20) Renovation of six classroom block at Ogbe Udu primary school

21) Renovation of six classroom block at Aladja primary school.

22) Renovation of three classrooms block at Egini primary school

23) Construction of three classrooms block at Egini primary school.

24) Renovation of six classroom block at Otor Udu primary school

25) Renovation of six classroom block at Orhuwhorun primary school.

26) Construction of six toilet block at Orhuwhorun primary school

27) Construction of Solar Water Powered Borehole at Orhuwhorun primary school.

28) Ongoing Rehabilitation of Oghior, Okolor Inland, Jeremi and Okwagbe roads

29) Construction of Ekpako Hall at Orhuwhorun by Adanibo Junction

30) Training of over 100 Youths in Computer software/hardware and repairs

31) Scholarship to Udu indigenous students

32) Financial assistance to market women, youths and the elderly (men)

32) Construction of stores at Harbour Market.

33) Distribution of over 5,000 Note Books to Students/Pupils in Udu local government area

PDP Group alleges Dapchi Girls abduction used to raise fund for Buhari’s reelection, $20m ransom paid


The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National New Media Group (PDP-NNMG) has described the abduction and release of 76 out of the 110 Dapchi School Girls as a means of raising fund for President Muhammadu Buhari’s reelection, demanding from the federal government how much was paid as ransom for the release of the girls.


The PDP-NNMG, which said “those who facilitated the abduction of the girls simply facilitated their return’ alleged that about $20 million, was paid for the release of the girls, saying that it was painful that those placed in authority in the country had become so heartless to the extent of framing abduction of innocent school girls to raise fund for the reelection of president Buhari as well as for their own personal use.


Reacting to reported release of girls, PDP-NNMG in a release signed by its Acting National Publicity Secretary, Edoko Wilson Edoko, demanded from the federal government the actual amount paid to the Boko Haram insurgents to secure the release of the girls and mush the facilitators got.


The group sympathized with parents of five of the girls that reportedly died and congratulated parents of those that returned alive.


The statement read in part; “The reported release of the abducted Dapchi School Girls, as gladdening as it is still leaves much to be desired as there are more questions than answers.


“Even though we sympathize with parents of five of the girls that reportedly died and congratulate parents of the other girls that returned alive, we wish to ask the APC led federal government how anyone could be so sure that girls purportedly abducted by Boko Haram will be released at a particular time if not that such a person was working hand-in-hand with the adductors. 


“Nigerians should be reminded that the Governor Yobe state Governor, Ibrahim Geidam said publicly that military checkpoints were withdrawn from Dapchi and other towns days before the abduction of the 110 students of Government Girls Science Technical College, Dapchi. 


“Also, Human Rights Group, Amnesty International said in its report that security forces failed to act on advance warnings that a convoy of Boko Haram fighters was heading to Dapchi town and that the military failed to respond while the insurgents carried out the abduction of the school girls.


“Furthermore, while fielding questions on Dateline Abuja, a Channels Television’s programme which aired on Saturday, the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, said the abducted school girls will be released this week and true to his words, the girls were released.


“What all these point to is that that there is complicity in high places as to the abduction and release of the girls and it should be clear to discerning minds that the abduction of the girls was only used to enrich some heartless Nigerians and also justify the looting of our treasury for the funding of President Buhari’s reelection. 


“We therefore call on the international community, especially the Transparency International (TI) to help Nigerians in further exposure of the looting of their collective wealth under the guise of fighting Boko Haram insurgency.”

Udu LGA College of leaders laud Okowa, Esiso for resolving Udu PDP crisis

*Pass Vote Of Confidence On Gov Okowa, Esiso, Ughujowhovwo

Today 17/3/2018 in a well attended People's Democratic Party, PDP Udu local government area College of leaders popularly know as Caucus and Udu LGA people's Democratic Party, PDP Executives, held at Udu LGA PDP Chairman Prince Sam Cbn Ughujowhovwo,Residence in Orhuwhorun, Praised the leadership style of the Executive Governor of Delta State Sen Dr Ifeanyi Okowa and State PDP Party Chairman Olorogun Barr Kingsley Esiso for resolving Udu LGA PDP crisis, we are overwhelm by their gesture for authenticating the COLLEGE OF LEADERS IN UDU.

The leaders who spoke in their numbers, commended the Governor and the State Party Chairman for giving Udu LGA PDP Leaders a listening ear and coming to their aid for a lasting solution to the crisis that engulfed the party and its LGA Chairman Prince Sam Ughujowhovwo a week ago, with the resolution they called on other leaders that were not present to put their pride aside and embrace peace and pledge their loyalty to Prince Sam Ughujowhovwo.

They reaffirmed their readiness to work assiduously for the return of His Excellency Sen Dr Ifeanyi Okowa and Hon Chief Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor come 2019, they said they are ever loyal to the State Party Chairman Olorogun Barr Kingsley Esiso, State working committee and Udu PDP LGA Party Chairman Prince Sam Ughujowhovwo led Udu PDP Executive.

The High Point of the meeting was the passing of Vote Of Confidence on Sen Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State, Olorogun Barr Kingsley Esiso, Delta State PDP Chairman and Prince Sam Ughujowhovwo, Udu LGA PDP Chairman. The motion was moved by Hon Chief Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor, Member Representing Udu in Delta State House of Assembly and was Seconded by Hon Chief Henry Sakpra Commissioner For Special Duties, Government House, Asaba.

Those who attended are as follows, Hon Chief Peter Okgbare Uviejitobor, DTHA, Hon Chief Henry Sakpra, Commissioner, Chief CCI Williki, Chief Eddie Ono-Sorhue, Chief Bogban, Chief Brigue, Chief Vincent Oyibode SA to Governor, Comr Lawson Oghoifo, LGA Party Publicity Secretary, Emma Tauko, LGA Ex-offico,Chief Robert Balance, LGA Treasuer, Ward 1 Chairman, Joesph Moha Ward 3 Chairman, Elder Sam Sele, Hon E. Notoma, LGA Financial Secretary, Rt Hon Goru Karo Masta Klovi Jonathan, Leader Udu Legislative Arm, Hon Laurence Owumi, SA to Governor, Engr Paulson Okobiebi, Comr Hon Ejovwo O Yarhere Central Party Excos, Mrs Akpevwe Vivian Ikie Ogheneovo State Party Excos, Hon King Onawhare, LGA Party Secretary, Okolosi Keshi Rewa, Ward 9 chairman, Zion Odiete, Ward 7 chairman, Hon Chief Donald Brosu, Mr Masa, LGA party Ex-offico, Mr Veta Ward 4 chairman, Ward 6 chairman, Ward 8, Akpovo Sefia, Hon Patrick Ariole, Barr Shaka, Mr Ogaga Jeda, Chief Major Ovien, Elder Daniel Rioka and others.

Omoko Urges Uviejitobor To Seek Re-election In 2019


A foremost People's Democratic Party, supporter, grassroot mobilizer and online blogger, Comr Omoko Vincent has called on Hon Chief Peter Okgbare Uviejitobor, the Honourable member representing Udu in Delta State House Assembly to seek re-election in 2019 under the platform of our great party the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Omoko made the call at the weekend during the hosting of Chief James Ibori at Ovwor-Olomu and the National Chairman of PDP Prince Uche Secondus.

According to Omoko, "Uviejitobor has done a lot in the area of sports, infrastructural development, human empowerment etc, his developmental strides are visible for all to see. We must all encourage continuity in good governance.

"The partnership between Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and Hon. Uviejitobor has paid off immensely in Udu as several projects have been completed and commissioned while many are at various stages of completion. He listed some of the projects attracted with the support of the governor to Udu to include: Construction of six classroom block at Aladja Grammar School, Aladja; construction of six classroom block at Adadja Secondary School, Emadadja; construction of six classroom block at Orhuwhorun High School, Orhuwhorun; renovation of six classroom block at Ovwian Secondary School, Ovwian; construction of six classroom block at Oghior Secondary School, Oghior; renovation of six classroom block at Ohwrode Secondary School, Ohwrode; rehabilitation of New York Road, Owhase; rehabilitation of Ovwian main road to DSC Expressway and the rehabilitation of Orhuwhorun Road, Ovwian, Ongoing Ekete Community main Road Rehabilitation, Ongoing Udu Harbor Market etc.

"I believe that come 2019, Udu people will speak in one voice to return His Excellency, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa and Hon Chief Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor joint tickets, as their projects will speak for them," he said.

Precious Must Not Die, Let's Save Precious

Let our humanity guide us to the plight of this lovely little girl, who is suffering greatly...your actions financially can go a long way.
Her Story:
Precious Moses, she is 8yrs old from Orhuwhorun Town in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. She has been diagnosed with a Malignant (Cancerous Tumor), according to her Mother Juliet Moses, Precious had one previous operation before in 2012, at that time the tumor was very small, but years later the Tumor reappeared and grew excessively. Precious lives in excruciating pain. She is presently being attended to by a team of Doctors headed by the Neuro Surgeon at Delta State University Teaching Hospital Oghara. We need to raise two million naira for the surgery / and post operative treatment.

▪All assistance should be in favor of Nigerian Child Welfare Fund and marked for Joshua Omorere

Nigerian Child Welfare Fund, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. Account No. 0036595597

▪We also need some volunteer blood donors that can be available During Surgery.

Please contact Nigerian Child Welfare Fund at 08033191830 you are interested in being a blood donor.

Save a soul.......

let's come to her aid...

*Please contact Joshua Omorere, Efe Ubreye and Omoko Vincent for more details

Jite Brown Send Killers After Udu LGA PDP Party Chairman

......Vow to Take Party Leadership By Force

Today the Udu local government council Chairman, Hon. Jite Brown send Hoodlums led by one Ike Ayoro Akpojotor one of the newly elected councilor from Aladja, Dumaro Segba,Harrison Veta(Ward 10 Chairman), Henry Egbine(Newly Elected Councilor), Tony Oweh(LGA Party Excos), and others from Aladja during Udu LGA PDP College of Leaders meeting.

The Ike Ayoro Akpojotor Boosted to kill Prince Sam C Ughujowhovwo and his boy Omoko Vincent any where he saw them and destroy his properties. In the presence of other leaders.

On phone chat with the Udu LGA PDP Party Chairman, He said the Ike Ayoro Akpojotor had called him to issue a life threat to him before coming to my house to destroy my properties boosting that Jite Brown who sent them own the state, noting that nothing will fall from heaven.

On the other hand when our medium contacted those from Aladja via phone call, they said, Yes we were at the party chairman place to protest those from Aladja on the College of Leaders list, Chief C C I Whiliki and Engr Paulson Okobiebi to be replaced with Chief Ernest Jeweto and Dennis Dabuko Kabedje but it turn the other way, I couldnt control our Youths who follow us there, hence the destruction of the LGA Party Chairman properties.

As at the time of filling this report the party LGA Chairman Prince Sam C Ughujowhovwo had gone to the police station to formally make entry.

Breaking News : Udu LGA PDP Suspend Jite Brown and Two Councillors

In a well attended enlarge meeting People's Democratic Party, PDP in Udu local government area held yesterday 09/03/2018 by LGA Party Excos, Ward Chairman and Leaders.

In the meeting, the party leadership deliberated on the criminal activity of the Udu council chairman who sent thugs to beetup the PDP Chairman Prince Sam C Ughujowhovwo and maliciously destroyed his house and properties, the party leadership therefore conderm the act in its entirety, the act was callous, barbaric, criminal, anti party, impunity, insultive and high level of disloyalty. In that regard the party leadership was left with no other option than to suspend Chief Jite Brown, Ike Ayoro Akpojotor and Henry Engine both serving councillors state ward 19 $ 20 respectively.

In a high anger and well articulated position, the motion to the suspension was moved by Chief Eddie-Onosorhue JP a foremost leader of Udu PDP and was seconded Chief Donald Brosu, Supported by Hon Chief Peter Okgbare Uviejitobor(Member Representing Udu in Delta State House of Assembly), Hon Chief Henry Sakpra (Commissioner for special duties) and all leaders, ward Party chairmen and all LGA Excos.

Those that were present in the meeting are Hon Chief Peter Okgbare Uviejitobor (DTHA), Hon Chief Henry Sakpra (Commissioner), Chief Eddie Ono-Sorhue, Hon King Onawhare(Party LGA Secretary), Chief Robert Balance(Party LGA treasuer), Mrs Ufuoma Edewor (LGA Woman Leader), Mr Okotogbo (LGA party Exco) Comr Oyibo Yarhere (Central Party Excos), Chief CCI Williki, Chief Brigue, Peter Okpikpi, Hon Patrick Ariole, Hon Chief Donald Brosu, Mr Masa (Party LGA Excos), Mr Tako (Party LGA Excos), Chief Major Ovien, Ogaga Jeda, Chief Bogban, Hon Notoma, Rewa Okolosi Keshi (Ward 9 chairman),the following ward chairmen ward 1,3,4,5 and 7 respectively.

2019: Omoko Urges Gov Okowa To Fix Orhuwhorun Community Main Road

.......Says Rehabilitation of the Road Will Silence Critics

Your Excellency, I want to humbly draw your attention to deplorable state of my own Community's road, Orhuwhorun main road. Orhuwhorun is the most populated ward (9) in Udu Local Government Area, with the highest voting strength. It is also the home of the opposite (APC) leaders. With the current failed road, these opposition are having a feed day making another rounds of promises like their leaders in Aso Rock Villa.

Sir, I humbly appeal to you, Your Excellency, to fix the road urgently to minimize the suffering of motorists and enable PDP members change the current negative narrative and assuage the mindset of many before the commencement of campaigns.

The morale of the PDP leaders would increase in a new dimension for the Okowa's 2019 project.

As the home of the opposition Leaders in Udu, the rehabilitation will send PDP's critics into hiding because when they had the opportunity to perform they failed the community.

Please, Sir, come to our rescue, as victory is sure for you in 2019.

Nigerians are tired of APC and ready to vote them out come 2019

Fresh N10bn NHIS Scam: APC Government Stinks - PDP

…Says Presidency Has No Honour Left


The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Presidency has no honour left after reports that it concealed a N10 billion theft perpetrated by its officials at the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).


It said the nation is being shoved to the precipice as the Buhari Presidency's incompetence manifest in the daily activities of government.


The party also described as the height of official hypocrisy for a government that is superintending over illegal withdrawals and outright stealing of funds meant for the welfare of the people yet brashly parading itself as champion of anti-corruption.


The PDP, in a statement issued on Monday, by the National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, said it was shocking that the NHIS money was siphoned through the Federal Government Treasury Single Account (TSA) in the Central Bank of Nigeria which is under the direct purview of the Presidency.

The party said the only reason for the concealment was because the Presidency was complicit, while the stolen fund is being used to service an anti-people cabal brazenly operating in the Buhari-led Presidency.

Nigerians can now see the level of debauchery associated with this administration. It is appalling that a government can be so depraved that it superintended over the stealing of money meant to provide healthcare for the citizens.

We challenge the Presidency to speak out on this report as well as similar reported sleazes that has occurred under its watch. 

Who in the Presidency authorized the withdrawal of the money from the TSA and who are the beneficiaries thereof?


What has the Presidency to say about revelations that it ordered the reinstatement of the indicted Executive Secretary of the NHIS, Prof. Yusuf Usman, to help conceal this illegal withdrawals and shield members of the presidency cabals involved in the deal?

Until and unless the Presidency clears its name by investigating, exposing and prosecuting those involved, it must directly be held responsible for this wicked act against Nigerians, who daily suffer hunger, depravation and death owing to the corruption in the APC government.

We hereby invite Nigerians and the international community to also note the refusal of the Buhari Presidency to act on the leaked memo showing corrupt oil contracts at the NNPC to the tune of N9 trillion ($25billion dollars) in a sector under President Buhari’s direct supervision as Minister of Petroleum? 


The Presidency has also failed to offer explanations on the alleged involvement of its officials in various sneaky oil subsidy deals as well as reported diversion of N1.1trillion worth of crude last year to service APC interests.


Nigerians are aware that the Presidency has continued to shield fraudulent cabinet ministers including those known for extorting funds from agencies under them in addition to those indicted for corrupt enrichment.

Indeed, this government stinks and has irredeemably lost all honour.

Signed:

Kola Ologbondiyan
National Publicity Secretary

2019: South-South PDP leaders vow to sack the Failed APC Federal Government

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders from the South-South have resolved to work in unity to ensure the party forms the next Federal Government in 2019.

The South-South PDP leaders declared that the APC Federal Government has failed Nigeria, destroyed the economy, destabilised the nation's security infrastructure and made the country to slide into unprecedented suffering.

Speaking during the PDP South-South Zonal Executive Council Meeting at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Port Harcourt , the PDP South-South Leaders declared that it is in the interest of the nation for APC to be shown the way out.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike stated that the PDP leaders will do everything possible to ensure that the party emerges victorious in 2019.

He said: "For us, what we want is free and fair elections for Nigerians to determine the future of the country. Nigerians are tired of the APC.

"Nigerians have seen that the so called social group that calls itself a Political party is a failure. The only political party in the country is PDP. APC took power by deceit, but they cannot govern".

He urged PDP leaders to remain focused as they have a duty to salvage the country and set it on the path of growth.

National Chairman of PDP, Prince Uche Secondus said that the country has collapsed, with the Presidential Villa in ruins, necessitating the solemn struggle to salvage the country in 2019.

He said: "This crisis is no longer a laughing matter. The country is coming to an end and we must rescue the nation ".

The National Chairman said that PDP Governors are the only performing governors, while their APC counterparts have failed their respective states. He added that Ministers in the Buhari administration have failed to perform.

"Come 2019, Nigeria will be liberated from the hands of the APC. The APC has lost ground in all the six geo-political zones. We have to take one final step to sack the APC vengeance government", Secondus said.

Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson called on the party leaders to support Prince Uche Secondus as he works towards a PDP victory in 2019.

Also speaking, Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel said that the South-South forms the foundation for the revival of the country.

Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio assured that the National Assembly will work with other PDP leaders to ensure that the APC is sent packing in 2019.

A minute silence was observed in honour of victims of the nationwide breakdown of security.

LASSA FEVER: Delta Confirms Three Deaths, Seven Cases

... 24 Under Surveillance

Two out of the three cases of deaths recorded since an outbreak of Lassa fever was reported in Delta State on 26th January, 2018 are from Anambra State.

The state Commissioner for Health Dr. Mordi Ononye, in a press release in Asaba on Saturday, disclosed that since then, the state have recorded 7 confirmed cases, while 24 persons have been placed under surveillance.

According to the Commissioner for Health, some of the cases were referred from Federal Medical Center (FMC), Asaba, to Institute of Lassa Fever, Irrua, Edo State, adding that the first case have been treated and discharged stressing that active case search and contact tracing is ongoing.

He said that as an immediate response to the outbreak, the Ministry of Health, through its rapid response team, has been coordinating the state’s response to contain the spread of the disease, just as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Abuja, has been contacted and presently collaborating with the state in this regard.

Dr. Ononye stated that the Ministry, in collaboration with the State Primary Health Development Agency, is creating awareness through the various mass media so the general public can refresh their memories on how the disease is transmitted and therefore take preventive measures to forestall its spread.

The Commissioner for Health revealed that some Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were earlier procured and distributed to health facilities across the state including the FMC, Asaba, in addition to the sensitisation of health workers in the state to have a high index of suspicion and take preventive measures when managing infectious cases.

He urged the general public not to panic but report any suspected case to the nearest health facility or call 07037120510 or 08168741415

Dr. Ononye expressed the profound gratitude of his ministry to the Governor of Delta State, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, who has provided all the support to the ministry to enable them curtail the spread of disease in the state.

LASSA FEVER: Delta Confirms Three Deaths, Seven Cases

... 24 Under Surveillance

Two out of the three cases of deaths recorded since an outbreak of Lassa fever was reported in Delta State on 26th January, 2018 are from Anambra State.

The state Commissioner for Health Dr. Mordi Ononye, in a press release in Asaba on Saturday, disclosed that since then, the state have recorded 7 confirmed cases, while 24 persons have been placed under surveillance.

According to the Commissioner for Health, some of the cases were referred from Federal Medical Center (FMC), Asaba, to Institute of Lassa Fever, Irrua, Edo State, adding that the first case have been treated and discharged stressing that active case search and contact tracing is ongoing.

He said that as an immediate response to the outbreak, the Ministry of Health, through its rapid response team, has been coordinating the state’s response to contain the spread of the disease, just as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Abuja, has been contacted and presently collaborating with the state in this regard.

Dr. Ononye stated that the Ministry, in collaboration with the State Primary Health Development Agency, is creating awareness through the various mass media so the general public can refresh their memories on how the disease is transmitted and therefore take preventive measures to forestall its spread.

The Commissioner for Health revealed that some Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were earlier procured and distributed to health facilities across the state including the FMC, Asaba, in addition to the sensitisation of health workers in the state to have a high index of suspicion and take preventive measures when managing infectious cases.

He urged the general public not to panic but report any suspected case to the nearest health facility or call 07037120510 or 08168741415

Dr. Ononye expressed the profound gratitude of his ministry to the Governor of Delta State, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, who has provided all the support to the ministry to enable them curtail the spread of disease in the state.

Haters gonna hate, Gov Okowa deserves even more than this. God bless Ekweme

Congratulations Gov Okowa

Okowa Bags 'Man of The Year' Award
... Lists Ways To Make Nigeria Better

DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has bagged the Independent Newspapers' 'Man of The Year, 2017' award.

The Governor was accompanied by his wife, Dame Edith, his predecessors, Chief James Ibori and Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan and other top political office holders to receive the award at a colourful ceremony held in Lagos at the weekend.

In his acceptance speech at the event organised by publishers of Independent Newspapers, Governor Okowa linked the high rate of insecurity in the country to large number of unemployed youths.

According to Governor Okowa, "government at all levels should begin to pay more attention to our youths, we must make consistent efforts to empower them, we need to strengthen technical education and the polytechnics in the country, so that the youths will be equipped with relevant skills to become self reliant rather than be going about with certificates seeking for jobs that are not available."

"Until we do that, we may not have a great country that we seek today," the Governor said, adding, "we must also look at family planning because, the level of insecurity that we have in the country is borne out of the joblessness of our youths, we must find a way to control our population growth."

The Governor who commended publishers of Independent Newspapers for the award and thanked his predecessors for working with him to ensure that dividends of democracy gets to all Deltans, used the occasion to emphasise that most of the challenges facing the country will be a thing of the past if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducts credible elections.

"Once we conduct elections that are credible, it will be good for this country," he reiterated amidst thunderous applause from the excited audience.

The Governor dedicated the award to Deltans for their support to his administration and their commitment to a peaceful state that is the investment destination of all.

Apart from Governor Okowa, Governor Ambode of Lagos State, bagged Governor of the Year 2017: Governor Samuel Ortom, Governor of the Year, Security; and Governor Nyesom Wike, Political Icon of the Year: Governor David Umahi, Governor of the Year, Agriculture and HRM Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife who was honoured as the Bridge Builder of the Year 2017. Mrs Titi Laoye- Tomori, Deputy Governor of Osun state, the immediate past PDP Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee, Alhaji Ahmed Makarfi, Mr Tony Elumelu, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Dr Dale Babalakin, among others, were also, honoured at the event which attracted players in the Nigerian socio-economic cum political space.

Chairman of the occasion, Alhaji Ismaila Isa Funtua in his opening remark, said, "when you look at the list of people this paper is honouring, you will discover that they are Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in various fields of life, I will like to appeal to the media to do her utmost to promote the unity of this country. The media should try and unite Nigerians and stop fanning the embers of disunity."

The Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of Independent Newspapers Limited, Mr Ade Ogidan said the management of the newspaper will continue to honour Nigerians who have contributed to the growth of Nigeria.

Udu LGA PDP Leaders Reconcile, Inaugurate College of Leaders.

.....As Ughujowhovwo Chair Udu PDP Caucus

By Omoko Vincent

In a bid to take the party to a greater heights and eliminate factions in Udu local government area, the Udu local government People's Democratic Party, PDP leaders met, Yesterday to reposition the party for winning ahead of 2019 general election, the meeting was held Yesterday 17/02/2018 at Orhuwhorun Town, at the residence of the party LGA Chairman. The decision reached by the local government leaders, was as follows:

1) That they agreed to work together
2) That they resolved to form college/Caucus of leaders in Udu LGA.
3) That the college of leaders ( Caucus) shall comprise of the following
(i) Two (2) persons each from all the Ten wards,
(ii) The member of Assembly, Commissioner, Council Chairman The leader of Udu legislative Arm (Representing the councillors)
iii) The State Appointees Eg , SSAs, SAs to the Governor. (Iv) Udu State Officer of PDP, (v) Udu Delta Central Officer of PDP , While Udu PDP LGA Party Chairman & LGA Secretary are the Chairman & Secretary of the body respectively.

Below is the complete list of Udu PDP Leaders

1) Prince Sam Cbn Ughujowhovwo (Chairman of Caucus)
2) Hon King Onawhare (Secretary of Caucus)
3) Hon Chief Peter Okgbare Uviejitobor - DTHA
4)Hon Chief Henry Sakpra - Commissioner for Special Duties ( Govt HousHouse)
(5)Hon. Chief Jite Brown - Council Chairman
6) Rt Hon Goru Karo Masta Klovi Jonathan - Leader Udu legislative Arm
7) Mrs Akpevwe Vivian Ikie Ogheneovo - State Party Officer
Comr Hon Ejovwo O Yarhere - Delta Central Party Officer
9) Hon Chief Keston Okoro - SSA To Governor
10) Chief Vincent Oyibode - SA To Governor
11) Mr Sam Kpedi - SA To Governor
12) Hon Laurence Owumi - SA To Governor
13) Comr Anthony Sakpra - SA To Governor
14) Mr Akpovo Sefia - SA To Commissioner Others are:

Ward 1
1) Hon Chief Solomon Kpomah
2) Chief S. N Brigue
Ward 2
1) Chief Eddie Ono-Sorhue
2) Hon Raymond Edijala
Ward 3
1) Elder Sam Sele
2) Chief Luke Djebah
Ward 4
1) Chief Donald Brosu
2) Barr Pat Willie
Ward 5
1) Hon Patrick Ariole
2) Barr J. E. O Ishaka
Ward 6
1) Elder Daniel Rioka
2) Hon Peter Diebroma
Ward 7
1) Chief Major Ovien
2) Rtn Peter Okpikpi
Ward 8
1) Chief Moses Odibo
2) Mr Ogaga Jeda
Ward 9
1) Chief John Egbetamah
2) Chief E.Bogban
Ward 10
1) Chief C. C. I. Williki
2) Engr Paulson kobiebi

The college of leaders/Caucus of Udu PDP is made up of 34 members, and of whom 27 were in attendance and 7 were absent. Those absent are Chief Moses Odibo, Hon Solomon Kpomah (Excused), Chief John Egbetamah, Barr Pat Willie, Chief Luke Djebah, Chief CCI Williki and Engr Paulson Okobiebi

Haters gonna hate. Congratulations Ekweme

Sakpra Congratulates His Boss, Gov Okowa As He Bags Independent Award, on Infrastructure, Human & Adminerative Development of The Year 2017.

The Honourable Commissioner For Special Duties, Government House, Asaba ,a Political Bulldozer, Grassroot Mobilizer, Hon Chief Henry Sakpra rejoices with his Boss on his well deserved Award by The Independent Newspaper as the Best Governor on Infrastructural Development for the year 2017, yesterday at Eko Hotel and Suites.

In his congratulatory message, signed by his media aide Comr Omoko Vincent said "Indeed Gov Okowa is an achiever, a performer and a talk and do Governor according to him, this award is a call for us Delta State Government to do more for Deltans.

He pray that God keep, protect and Sustain him all through.

Sir, Congratulations the Ekweme of our Time, your second term is sure.

God bless Gov Okowa