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Obaseki explains why he won’t back Shaibu to succeed him as next Edo governor

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Edo State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki yesterday explained why he would not back his deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu, to succeed him as the next Edo governor.

He said it was not yet time for intense politicking, as doing so would be a distraction.

The governor’s Special Adviser on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, said no amount of blackmail would make the Edo governor support Shaibu’s governorship aspiration at this time.

The media aide said it was his boss’ well-considered position that abandoning governance to pursue intense politics now would not be in the best interests of the Edo people.

Osagie, who described Shaibu as a rabble-rouser, noted that he took his indiscipline and hubris to the zenith by trying to create a crisis.

The spokesman said: “Shaibu always plays the card of a very loyal deputy, but this is far from reality. A sinner runs when no one pursues him.

“The most blame goes to Governor Obaseki for trying to adopt a civilised manner in relating with his deputy, in a society where such gesture would be taken for weakness.”

The relationship between the governor and the deputy was ruptured over the deputy governor’s decision to contest next year’s election.

The governor is believed to be backing a Lagos-based professional to succeed him in office.

As a result of the frosty relationship, the deputy governor has gone to the Federal High Court in Abuja to seek protection from victimization.

Comrade Shaibu is currently away in the United States.

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, said he and other leaders of the party will intervene.

Aziegbemi, who spoke to our reporter on telephone, said chieftains of PDP in Edo were working behind the scenes to ensure peace, especially to quickly resolve the face-off between Obaseki and Shaibu.

He said: “No PDP lawmaker in Edo State House of Assembly has informed me of any move to impeach the deputy governor. As a party, we are not aware of the impeachment plot.

“We will soon get over the disagreement between Governor Obaseki and Comrade Shaibu, as we are making efforts, but you do not expect me to give the details on the pages of the newspaper.”

Edo chairman of PDP also urged residents of the state to continue to support the focused Obaseki’s administration.

The Assistant Publicity Secretary of APC in Edo, Victor Osehobo, however, declared that Obaseki’s aspiration to become godfather would fail, in view of his not being patient to learn from his political leaders.

Osehobo said: “I have no iota of sympathy for the outgoing deputy governor of Edo, who is scared and wailing that he will be impeached.

“I am concerned that it is all part of a plan, doomed to fail, for Obaseki to become the godfather in Edo state.

“He cannot be seeking to choose his successor, posing as a godfather, whereas he opposed godfatherism over time.

“As a godson, Obaseki did not wait to get sufficient guidance from his godfather, to understand the responsibilities and expectations associated with the role.

“Becoming a godfather requires a certain level of preparation, including learning, understanding the importance of the role, and being committed to being a positive influence. Obaseki invested time and effort into destroying his own godfather.

“Shortly after he took office in 2016, Obaseki became a bad godson. He destroyed the bond and connection with his godfather.

“Being a godfather is a lifelong commitment, and requires regular involvement in the godchild’s life. The man (Obaseki) should serve his tenure and leave.”

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NUJ Congratulates Egugbo On Appointment By Governor Oborevwori

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council congratulates Comrade Fidelis Egugbo on his appointment as Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and designated as Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme.

We are highly delighted receiving the news of Comrade Egugbo’s appointment, as we hereby applaud His Excellency the Governor, for rewarding the hardwork and loyal services of Comrade Egugbo in the area of media.

It’s our joy to say that Comrade Fidelis Egugbo merits the appointment as one journalist who has done his job professionally and with every sense of responsibility.

On behalf of members of the Union, we most profoundly congratulate him for this well deserved appointment.

Equally, we want to use this medium once again, to commend the Governor for the two appointments he has made so far from the Media Constituency – the appointment of the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and of course, the appointment of Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor.

Whilst we appreciate His Excellency immensely for this cordial recognition of the NUJ in his appointments thus far, we equally use this opportunity to call on other key political office holders in the State, to deem it necessary to appoint home grown professional journalists as their media assistants.

It is our assurance, to continue to work in synergy with the Government to ensure a harmonious working relationship with them going forward.

In a nutshell, we wish Comrade Fidelis Egugbo the best of times in the service of our dear State, for we know that he will represent us well in the capacity of his office as PRESS SECRETARY to the Deputy Governor of Delta State.

Signed:

Comrade Michael Ikeogwu
NUJ Chairman
Delta State Council

Comrade Patrick Ochei
NUJ Secretary
Delta State Council

Sunday August 6, 2023.

Celebrating A Worthy Leader, Hon. Isikuru of Ewu Kingdom in Delta State AS He Orbits Another Fruitful Year 

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Celebrating A Worthy Leader, Hon. Isikuru  of Ewu Kingdom in Delta State AS He Orbits Another Fruitful Year 

Hon. Isikuru Anthony, A Man I respect so much in Ewu Kingdom and Ughelli South LG in general.

Hon. Isikuru has been a source of inspiration, motivation and support to me, relatively young people and adult in Ewu Kingdom and Ughelli South LG in general.

His Credence and high leadership acumen are what attracted both young and adult to him as followers

Sir, On your special day, May I quickly wish you all the good things life has to offer.

Happy birthday to a capacity Leader, cool hearted, humble and a milk father figure . I wish you the very best life has to offer.

Continue been the awesome personality you have always been to the young and old around you.

I wish you greatness always even as you celebrate more fruitful years ahead.

Congratulations and Happy Birthday Anniversary Leader of thoughts.

@ Henry Ejenavi Egedegbe
05/08/23

PRESS RELEASE BY TANTITA SECURITY SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED

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On the 3rd of August 2023, news of a vessel the MT PRAISEL intercepted by Tantita broke on a news channel, while investigation were still ongoing, contrary to our corporate practices. As would be noted no official statement from Tantita or any of her directors or top management accompanied the news story. While Tantita was investigating the source of the news leak, on the 4th of August 2023

Naval Headquarters issued a press statement.

We at Tantita have contnued our investigation undeterred by press reports, careful not to jeopardize
our investigations, while conscious of our responsibilites to the public.

The fight against oil theft has been grueling but successful in the last one year and the biggest secret
of that success is the extent of collaboration between the community based private surveillance
companies particularly, TANTITA and the Government Security Agencies.

Therefore, this is to affirm the partnership with hundreds and thousands of Government Security Agents, officers and men of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, Nigeria Police
Force, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps as well as the intelligence agencies who have put their lives at risk in the service of the nation.

For example, barely three weeks ago there was an ambush by oil thieves along the Ahoada axis of Rivers State where private surveillance personnel and GSAs came under deadly fire and a Nigerian
Army soldier paid the ultimate price, amidst frantic efforts by our private security operatives to rush
him to medical care..

This goes to show the close working relationship between private surveillance
operatives and the security agencies.

However on the 1st of August 2023, Tantita received credible intelligence that a vessel which had obtained NMDPRA approval to deliver HPFO from Koko to LAGOS OFFSHORE would be proceeding in
the opposite direction. On the 2nd of August 2023 Tantita operatives approached the MT PRAISEL as
it made its way through a creek in Delta State off Benin River. On board the vessel were naval personnel, while the Tantita inspection crew included officers and men from the Operation Delta Safe (the inter service task force for fighting crude oil theft, amongst other things in the Niger delta).

The intelligence suggested that the vessel ought to be sailing to Lagos, but the Master of the vessel indicated he was sailing to Bonny. Tantita requested for the naval clearance and the documentation
showed by the Master of the vessel indicated Koko as Port of discharge for storage only, there was
nothing indicating Bonny as Port of discharge in that document. In line with standard procedure,

Tantita requested for further clarification from the crew as to the discrepancy between NMDPRA permit and the naval clearance and permission to take samples of cargo on board. Understandably,
this infuriated the naval personnel on board who requested Tantita personnel to immediately disembark from the vessel. Tantita had no option but to escalate the issue to higher authorities who
mandated that the vessel be anchored off Escravos roads for further investigation.

Tantita dispatched her personnel to collect samples from the vessel on the 3rd of August 2023. Those present at the time of collection on the 3rd of August 2023 were the Nigerian Navy, Tantita and the NSCDC. Tantita personnel were still on board the vessel collecting samples when the news broke int he media.

The following day Tantita woke up to the Naval Headquarters’ press statement which appears to indicate that the NMDPRA gave approval to the MT PRAISEL to proceed to Bonny for discharge. We
are yet to see that documentation, and as we noted above the Nigerian Navy clearance we saw did
not also state Bonny as port of discharge. There are many vessels plying this area but Tantita does not board them, intelligence has to be credible.

In the circumstances, there were reasonable grounds to be suspicious of the movement of MT PRAISEL in the opposite direction from the NMDPRA clearance seen. Contrary to the Naval Headquarters’ press release on the issue of who was present on Thursday the 3rd of August 2023, it was on Friday the 4th of August 2023 that a staff of NMDPRA first came on board to take samples from the cargo holds for laboratory analysis.

While it is our honest belief that the Naval Headquarters’ press statement was actuated by the best motives , clearly there are questions which beg for answers For example, why is NMDPRA approved port of discharge (Lagos Offshore) different from the Navy clearance (Koko as storage) and why are both different from the port of discharge indicated in the Naval press statement (Bonny)?
In the course of several joint meetings we have consistently asked for a single clearing house for all approvals so that each agency of government can see what the other is approving/has approved.
We are all aware that unscrupulous elements can take advantage of existing gaps in procedures to clandestinely transport and sell stolen crude and illegally refined products. For example, a truck can
load legitimate products at a licensed depot and pass on its papers and license plates to another truck carrying illegal products at a side road and if we rely on the papers alone the illegal cargo with the legitimate papers would beat the system. Same for motor tanker vessels.

At Tantita, it is our resolve that we will not allow a situation where the small fry is chased out of the illegal business only for the big fish to remain in business. A single 10 tonner vessel will do more damage to our economy in a single voyage than 1000 dugout canoes carrying jerrycans. And while the illegality with the dugout canoe is a crime of need the illegality with the 10 tonner vessel is a
crime of greed.

Please find attached,

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(1) NMDPRA Approval
(2) Naval Clearance.

SIGNED MANAGEMENT
TANTITA SECURITY SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED

 

Ibori, Symbol Of Unity, Says Uduaghan

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*Praises Ex-delta Governor For Building Infrastructure, Institutions, People

**Calls Him Exceptional, Courageous Man

State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, has been described as a rare gem, prime nationalist and redeemer of the masses.

‘’Chief James Onanefe Ibori is a leader of great stature, a symbol of unity and the well-being of individuals within and outside the country ‘’ the Alema of Warri Kingdom, High Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, said on Wednesday.

Uduaghan in a statement in Abigborodo acknowledged Ibori’s ability, will, humility and dogged commitment to the Nigerian project.

He praised the heroic deeds of the former Delta State governor in the struggles leading up to the abrogation of the onshore/offshore dichotomy.

‘’Delta State is blessed to have a personality of great honour and a man of the people in person of Chief James Onanefe Ibori’’.

Popularly called ‘’Mr. Resource Control’’, Uduaghan described Ibori as a brave man, bridge builder and totally detribalized Nigerian.

He commended Ibori for giving a new dimension to Nigerian politics, promoting harmony, diversity, and inclusivity.

‘’Chief James Ibori is a practical, rational person by temperament. He is also a fine example of how to contribute while not holding a legal post’’ the business mogul said.

The statement underscored strength, encouragement, purposeful direction, Nigeria’s unity, peace and stability.

The statement also emphasized problem solving capacity, Ibori’s policy of accommodation, foresight in economic development, his magnificent achievements in the country and Uduaghan’s deepest respect for the former governor of Delta State.

Particularly, the man of high title applauded Ibori for providing important political guidance on the development of Nigeria, upholding Christian values, strengthening the traditional institution of family, putting feelings first and responding to the needs of the people with understanding regardless of their appearance, reputation or mood.

‘’Thank you for the great job you do for the family, Delta State and for our country’’ Uduaghan, a brilliant, very generous and tolerant man, said.

Ending the statement, the Warri High Chief and Chief Executive Officer of Webster Group of Companies said “I wish His Excellency robust health, much joy, unlimited strength and energy, as well as productive activities to the benefit of the Nigerian people.

Subsidy removal: Schools To Reduce Activities To Cut Costs – NAPPS

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The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has disclosed that they have concluded plans to reduce school activities that are not directly necessary to cut costs.

The National President of NAPPS, Chief Abayomi Otubela, who stated this at the groundbreaking ceremony of N800 million NAPPS National Secretariat Conference Centre in Bwari, Abuja, said considering the hardship in the country caused by fuel subsidy removal, schools would ensure only core curricular activities are focused on.

“We want to say that some of our social activities will be reduced in terms of the kind of money we pump into that. We also want to begin to organise staff quarters around where the schools are existing to reduce the cost of transportation for the staff and where we could not build quarters, we can rent apartment and pay ahead and deduct on instalment basis,” Otubela said.

The president also noted that an increase in fees is inevitable, saying, “Increase in fees will have to come before we can achieve the increase in salary, so there is no way parents would not feel the impact of this.”

BBNAIJA: Respect my two chieftaincy titles, Whitemoney tells CeeC

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Whitemoney has told fellow BBNaijaAllStars housemate CeeC to respect his two chieftaincy titles.

He was responding on Thursday night after the pool party to CeeC who he accused of always poking him with insulting words.

Complaining to Venita and Frodd about Ceec’s uncultured words towards him, Whitemoney said he has never insulted Ceec but she is always quick to use what he termed as the ‘F’ word on him.

The Enugu- born further stated that he has two chieftaincy titles and should be respected.

The statement however didn’t sit well with CeeC, who berated him and asked him to shut up.

In his reaction to CeeC’s insults, Whitemoney claimed she would not have been able to talk to him in such a manner outside the house.

 

Your Legacies Remain Forever Indelible In The Heart Of The People, Ofotokun Extolls Ibori at 65

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Oghara: A charismatic youthful politician and former aspirant into the Delta State House of Assembly, Ethiope West State Constituency Comrade Edafe Ofotokun, has congratulated former governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on his 65th birthday anniversary.

Ofotokun, in his Goodwill message maintained that Chief Ibori, is an iconic leader whose legacies in Delta State, will for ever remain indellible in the heart of the people.

Ofotokun, noted, that as governor, Chief Ibori built bridges of unity amongst the different ethnic groups in the state, gave Deltans sense of belonging in governance, create massive employment for the theming youths and accelerate the socio – economic development of the state.

He remarked that Delta State was lucky to have Chief James Ibori as governor of the state between 1999 – 2007 , insisting that the pace he set has remained a standard for all the governor that came into power after him.

While praying to God to give Chief Ibori, long life, good health, abundance Joy and prosperity as he celebrate his 65th birthday anniversary and a remarkable achievements on planet Earth, he called on the people of Delta State to join hands and pray for Ibori and his future endeavours.

Niger coup: Senate to hold extensive debate on Tinubu’s requests

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The Senate has agreed to hold an extensive debate on the request by chairman of ECOWAS and President of the federal republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following military takeover in Niger Republic.

President Tinubu in a letter read by the President of the Senate on Friday, briefed and requested the chamber’s approval of the implementation of the resolutions by the ECOWAS heads on government and state held on Sunday.

 

The statement reads thus:

Political situation in Niger.

Following the unfortunate political situation in Niger Republic culminating in the overthrow of its President, ECOWAS under my leadership condemned the coup in its entirety and resolved to seek the return of the democratically elected govt. in a bid to restore peace, ECOWAS convened a meeting and came out with a communique.

1. Closure and monitoring of all land borders with Niger Republic and reactivating of the border drilling excercise.

2. Cutting off Electricity supply to Niger Republic

3. Mobilizing international support for the implementation of the provisions of the ECOWAS communique

4. Preventing the operation of commercial and special flights into and from Niger Republic

5. Blockade of goods in transit to Niger especially from Lagos and eastern seaports

6. Embarking on sensitization of Nigerians and Nigeriens on the imperative of these actions particularly via social media

7. Military build up and deployment of personnel for military intervention to enforce compliance of the military junta in Niger should they remain recalcitrant.

Oborevwori congratulates 2023 Delta Guber APC Candidate,  Omo-Agege at 60

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated immediate past Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate and the Delta State APC governorship candidate in the 2023 general election, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, as he clocks 60 on Thursday.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the Governor said Omo-Agege, who represented Delta Central Senatorial District, is an illustrious son of Delta whose accomplishment in life and politics were commendable.

According to him, Omo-Agege gave a good account of himself in the Senate. He commended the former lawmaker who was his main opponent as Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last general election for the infrastructure he attracted to the State, especially the Federal Polytechnic, Orogun.

The Governor said: “On behalf of my family, the Government and people of Delta, I congratulate my dear brother and friend, the immediate past Deputy President of the Senate, an illustrious son of Delta, Distinguished Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR, on the occasion of his 60th birth anniversary.

“As a State, we are happy that while in office, you attracted an institution of higher learning which in few years to come will contribute immensly to employment generation and source of income and livelihood to Deltans and Nigerians.

“On this special day of your diamond anniversary, it is my prayer that God will grant you many more years in good health to render greater service to God and humanity”.

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