A pan-Anioma pressure group, Concerned Anioma Patriots has called upon the Attorney-General and Chief Law Officer of the federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to disclose the whereabouts of Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, who represents Delta North at the upper chamber of the National Assembly.

In a statement by Iwebelua Fred Nwaokolo, the group said this call has become expedient in view of the fact that “Of the three Senatorial Districts in Delta State, it is only Delta North (Anioma) electorate is presently devoid of a functional incumbent representation quotient at the upper chamber of the National Assembly”.

He posited that though this blankness is the manifest impact of the Lagos Appeal Court’s ruling on the 1st July, 2022, whereby Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, was handed a seven year jail term.

He further asserted that the Senator was neither the first nor will be the last to walk this torturous path as the exact abode of his contemporaries, such as the Senate Chief whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and of course Senator Joshua Dariye were not hidden.

Nwaokolo also submitted that “the eerie silence on Senator Nwaoboshi’s exact abode will invariably engender a plethora of speculative versions”.

The Coordinator
averred that various suppositional versions making the rounds, opined that the Senator is either at a custodial centre, or at a secret health facility, while yet others say he currently enjoys convoy backed unfettered movement.

“It is a curious paradox that a Senatorial Zone with highest number of local government areas in the state and endowed with eminently accomplished personalities has been without a representative for upward of ninety-two days”.

He admonished Malami to reveal Senator Nwaoboshi’s dwelling place, as it will avail Delta North the deserved representation at the Senate, while equally dispelling the notion that he (Malami) believes in the Orwellian assertion “That all animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.”

The Delta South Senatorial Candidate of the New Nigerian People’s Party, NNPP, Commodore Omatseye Nesiama Rtd today called on members of the Warri Traditional Council of Chiefs to be very careful on the persons they select to represent them both at the National and State House of Assemblies.

He warned that if they make mistakes in their choice of candidates to carry out legislation functions, they’re doomed.

He stressed that recalling such a candidate whom he christened as docile is pretty difficult.

Commodore Nesiama made the call when he went he with Mr. Hossanah Jalogho Williams and Engr. Tsola Olueh, house of Assembly candidates of Warri South Constituency I as well as the Warri South-West Constituency visited the Warri Traditional Council of Chiefs to present themselves before them as the NNPP Candidates in the area.

He said the call became important because the position is “critical” to the people of Delta South Senatorial District and various Constituencies in Warri.

The former Deputy Director,Naval Intelligence also sought the supports, prayers and blessings of the Warri Traditional Council of Chiefs for their political ambitions in the forthcoming elections.

He also said he will step down if the Warri Traditional Council of Chiefs to provide any candidate better than himself and the two others. He promised to give such candidates supports and step aside.

Commodore Nesiama however said,”We should be carried as the Itsekiri representatives”if the Warri Traditional Council of Chiefs are unable to provide better candidates than us.

While noting that the Itsekiri Nation is known to have “strategic thinkers,Commodore Nesiama said,”Let’s not drop the ball.”

He boasted that they are capable of winning the election in their constituencies respectively saying they have the qualification, knowledge, exposure and wherewithall.

While noting that they had earlier met with the reverred Warri monarch, Commodore Nesiama said, they’re ambition are still intact saying,”We are fully ready to commence our campaigns”under the platform of the NNPP.

On why they visited the Warri Traditional Council of Chiefs, Commodore Nesiama said”Our mission is to respectfully present ourselves before our home”.

He explained that the he chososed to contest the election on the platform of the NNPP because both the People’s Democratic Party, PDP and the All Progressives Congress, APC may not be able to take the people to ballot.

According to Commodore Nesiama, they decided to go for the legislative positions because the positions have been taken for granted many times.

The Chairman of the Warri Traditional Council of Chiefs, Chief Yaya Pessu congratulated Commodore Omatseye Nesiama for the bold steps he had taken to lead the people of Delta South Senatorial District.

Former Minister of Defense,Chief(Dr.) Rolland Oritsejafor, spoke on behalf of Chief Yaya Pessu who was present at the brief event.

Chief Oritsejafor who described Commodore Nesiama as a man with principles and integrity expressed hopes that he would lead right.

According to him,”What you want for Itsekiri is what we want.”

Chief Pessu thereafter offered prayers for Commodore Omatseye Nesiama and the two others.

Present at the meeting were, Chief Yaya Pessu, Chief(Dr.) Rolland Oritsejafor, Chief (Engr.) T.J. Mele Unuaje, Chief Clement .A. Maleghemi, Chief (Madam) Roli Yemi Oritsejafor and Chief(Dr.) Eugene Ikomi.

*As Delta NAWOJ Chairperson Unobunjo advocates for development of women Journalists

Journalists have been urged to practice responsible journalism and help to stop the trend of proliferation and dissemination of fake news using new media platforms.

Dr. Festus Olise of Department of Mass Communication, University of Benin, Edo State gave the advice in Effurun at a one-day Capacity Building Workshop of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Delta State Chapter.

The one-day capacity building workshop of Delta State chapter of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, was in commemoration of Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2022 with the theme: “Nurturing Trust: A Media and Information Literacy Imperative.”

Guest speaker and Lecturer at Department of Mass Communication, University of Benin, Dr. Festus Olise while presenting his paper titled “Fake News Proliferation on New Media Platforms and Threats to Responsible Journalism Practice in Nigeria”, emphasized on the need for journalists to shun the transmission and dissemination of fake news using new media platforms such as the internet, Twitter, YouTube Facebook, amongst others.

Dr. Olise, who noted that the use of new media platforms to spread fake news is a major challenge to journalism practice in the country, advised professionals to practice responsible journalism and new media platforms to propagate accurate, timely and factual news to meet with global best practices.

The guest lecturer also urged the women journalists to adopt fact checking techniques to verify news sources, timely counter fake news report, use new media platforms to propagate positive and responsible journalism, as well as avoid being caught in the web of spreading or promoting fake news.

Chairperson of Delta State Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Comrade Sonia Unobunjo, commended the guest speaker for his lecture which is very timely at this political season in Nigeria.

Comrade Unobunjo reiterated her advocacy for the development of Women Journalists in order to enhance their capacity. She called on practicing Journalists, particularly women journalists, to take advantage of the workshop to improve themselves as no man is an Island of knowledge.

The Delta State Chairperson of NAWOJ also urged practicing women journalists to always work towards fostering the growth of the Association, love for one another and unity of it’s members.

Some participants at the workshop, including veteran journalist, Mrs Itse Igbodje of Delta Broadcasting Service, DBS, Warri expressed satisfaction at the knowledge gathered in the workshop, Mrs. Igbodje encouraged colleagues in the journalism profession to leave up to their responsibilities.

They commended the State NAWOJ leadership for the enlightenment program and want it sustained.

Highpoints of the event were question and answer session, and congress of NAWOJ where issues towards the growth and development of the body, and other matters of concerns for women and children in the society were discussed.

NAWOJ Delta also used the opportunity to advice mother to checkmate their children in the areas of the kinds of friends they keep as well caution them against indecent dressing, use of illicit drugs, cultism and other social vices.

A new professional association of lawyers called to the Nigeria Bar has been established. Called Law Society of Nigeria, (LSN), its promoters say it was founded and registered as a national organization of lawyers admitted to practice law in Nigeria.

A copy of its certificate of registration shows that the Association was registered as far back as Dec 1994.

A statement issued on Sunday by the National Publicity Secretary of LSN, Mr Douglas Ogbankwa described the association as a “new sheriff in town”.

Ogbankwa says legal practitioners in Nigeria had been regulated solely under the umbrella of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) founded in 1933 but the LSN emerged in a bid to redefine the ideas of the founding fathers of the legal profession.

“This is in keeping with International best practices, which allow for an alternative, to ensure that lawyers thrive within the realm of those they have shared values with”.

“The Law Society of Nigeria promises to up the ante, in matters that have been ignored in the legal profession, prominent of which are premium on members’ welfare and an open and transparent system in choosing leaders of the legal profession at the National Level,” he said.

On its Twitter page @LawSocietyof Nig, the association describes itself as an alternative for change.

According to Channelstv, It has a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kunle Ogunba as its President, Hon. Nimi Walson-Jack as its Vice President and Abdulquadir Alhaji Sani as its Secretary.

Other members of the new association are, Olasupo Ojo as its Welfare Secretary, Chioma Ferguson as Treasurer, and Douglas Ogbankwa as Publicity Secretary.

Channels Television’s Judiciary Correspondent, Shola Soyele, obtained a copy of a letter dated Oct. 24, 2022, and signed by its President, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kunle Ogunba.

In the letter, the LSN wrote to the Chairman of the Body of Benchers, Chief Wole Olanipekun to notify the BOB of its existence and to introduce its pro tem National Officers.

The letter reads as follows: The Chairman, The Body of Benchers, Plot 688 Institute & Research District FCC, Phase 111, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Attention: Mr. Daniel Tela (Secretary, Body of Benchers) Dear Sir, LAW SOCIETY OF NIGERIA: NOTICE OF EXISTENCE AND NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The pro tem National Executive Committee of the Law Society of Nigeria presents its compliments to the Chairman and distinguished members of the Body of Benchers as we write to formally notify our revered Body of Benchers of the existence of the Law Society of Nigeria, and its pro tem National Officers.

The Law Society of Nigeria (LSN) was founded and registered as a national organization of Lawyers admitted to practice law in Nigeria. The LSN, with membership, spread all over Nigeria, exists to empower the legal profession with quality member services (high standards of learning, competence, and professional conduct); facilitate access to justice; maintain and advance the cause of justice; and promote the rule of law, through advocacy and good governance.

The following are protem National Officers of the Law Society of Nigeria:

a. Kunle Ogunba, SAN – President

b. Hon. Nimi Walson-Jack – Vice President

c. Abdulqadir Alhaji Sani – Secretary d. Olasupo Ojo – Welfare Secretary e. Chioma Ferguson – Treasurer

f. Douglas Ogbankwa – Publicity Secretary

g. Zara Umar Yakub – Financial Secretary

h. Alice Ogaku Awonugba – Assistant Secretary

i. Hassan Sherif – Assistant Publicity Secretary

By: Celestine Ukah

*Sets up additional IDP camp for affected communities with millions of cash support

Africa’s Billionaire Prophet Fufeyin fielding questions from newsmen

Senior Prophet Fufeyin & JOFF Rescue Team , while presenting 5 Millions Naira cash to flood victims 

*Sets up additional IDP camp for affected communities with millions of cash support

Delta Born Billionaire Prophet and President Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministries Worldwide, CMDM, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin has splashed Five Million Naira cash on the Internally Displaced Persons , IDPs currently camped in his Church in Effurun- Warri, Delta State.

The cash gift presentation was made Thursday October 27, 2022 by Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin Rescue Team led by the Man of God under Prophet Omoto Fufeyin Foundation, JOFF, to rescue victims of the ravaging floods across States in Nigeria in order to cushion their sufferings.

Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin Rescue Team and Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin Foundation is also providing food materials, medicals and other domestic supports to the flood victims in the facility.

According to Prophet Fufeyin, JOFF is taking care of over Ten Thousand Flood displaced persons in the established IDPs Camp by the Church, accommodating those whose homes were submerged from Anambra, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Kogi IMO and affected people across Nigeria, he noted that the rescue mission embarked upon is as a result of the instruction of the Holy spirit and not by his power.

Meanwhile Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin swim the flood to rescue the affected flood victims in Delta also with his team had earlier arranged speed boats and palliatives as well as provision of of over 4.5 millions Naira cash to the victim’s at the spot.

Prophet Fufeyin also donated different items to the affected communities while visiting the affected flooded ravaged communities in the country.

The Billionaire Prophet and Founder Christ Mercy land Deliverance Ministries, Papa J Fufeyin assured the rescued flood impacted communities victims that the Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin Foundation will continue to carter for them till the flood rescinds, he promised them that they will never experience suffering again in their lives with God intervention in their affairs.

He called on churches other clergies to come to the rescue of those suffering in their midst in order to alleviate their pains especially in situation like the flood and other natural future happenings beyond human control.

The CMDM Head and Senior Pastor with the JOFF made available thousands of mattresses, assorted food materials, three times daily meals for all in the IDPs Camp, children care and general domestic welfare for all living in the Camp.

Josephine Jos, preye Faith both mothers of twins rescued by the team from Ayakoromo in Burutu LGA commended Prophet Fufeyin for his fatherly love and care given them to alive and escape from the ravaging flood across their homes.

Other beneficiaries Joy Reuben from Kogi State, Michael Glory, from Oleh in Delta State, Enegarenbenabo Tei Aperebo from Peretorogbene , Bayelsa as well as those from Gbekebor, Obotebe, Rivers and Anambra States hailed Prophet Fufeyin for his support and identification with the internally displaced persons especially in their time of need , they expressed delight that the Man of God has demonstrated the biblical injunctions of showing compassion to people just as Jesus Christ did while on earth ministering God word, they prayed for him for more anointing to continue soaring in his ministry.

By: Celestine Ukah

*Residents beg Abia Govt, Gov. Ikpeazu others for help

The ravaging floods affecting so Many States in Nigeria has also submerged Agbo-Oha Autonomous Community, Okwoko Nkporo, Ohafia, LGA, Abia State, areanewsng.com can authoritatively report.

Areanewsng.com gathered that some weeks ago some parts of the Okwoko town was also flooded damaging buildings and livelihood in the entire community, forcing residents to flee their homes to other nearby towns.

Other affected flooded  parts of Okwoko town

Submerged area in the town 

The flood has chased residents away from their ancestral homes forcing people to relocate to higher grounds without saving their belongings destroyed by the ravaging flood.

Properties worth millions of Nsira destroyed by the flood in the community, victims are appealing to the Abia State Governor, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu to come to their aid by providing medical support food items as well as rebuild their homes and build IDP camps for victims resettlement.

They are also calling on the Ohafia LGA Council Boss and other relevant government agencies such as National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA cooperate bodies and NGOs to come support them cushion the effect of the flood on their living.

By: Onos Dagakpo

Governor of Rivers State, Ezenwo Onyesom Wike and member of the PDP says the Presidential Candidate of the PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has chosen people whom he described as enemies of Rivers State into the PDP Presidential Council.

Governor Wike made this disclosure known on Monday October 24,;2022 during the flag off of the Rivers state PDP governorship and other candidates of the PDP campaign council in Portharcourt the state capital, monitored on TVC National TV by Our Correspondent.

Governor Wike noted that the Rivers PDP campaign council will be given some clear directive and guide on how to go about the 2023 election after their inauguration.

He again expressed his vexation about the PDP and the Presidential council , describing their action as aberration and undermining the PDP in Rivers State, its people despite contributions to the development of the party.

Governor Wike boosted that he has transformed all parts of Rivers State with development projects across the 23

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By: Celestine Ukah 

Special Assistant to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State / Vice Presidential Candidate on Youth Mobilization, Chief David Seikiri Ugedi says the governorship ambitious of the Speaker Delta State House of Assembly and the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party , PDP, Rt. Hon. Chief Sheriff Oborevwori is a settled and done deal.

Chief Ugedi made this position known Friday October 21, 2022, while reacting to the victory of Chief Oborevwori over the Supreme Court Judgement that settled the issue of who to fly the PDP governorship flag in the state which has lingered in court for some months, He commended the judiciary for protecting democracy and for being firm to dispensing of justice in Nigeria.

Chief David Seikiri Ugedi , a Chieftain of the PDP in Opuama, Egbema Kingdom, Warri North LGA, stressed the need for all aggrieved members to come together and work for the success of the PDP in the forthcoming 2023 general elections , noting that they will make sure PDP retain the governorship of the state as well win the Presidential election and all other seats contested by all PDP candidates.

The Special Assistant on Youth mobilizer to Governor, described the Supreme Court verdict as divine work of God to make Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori recognize that God is in charge of his matter, therefore he is coasting to victory in 2023 poll.

Chief Ugedi who is also the Bebetebefiewei of egbema kingdom ( the truth speaker of the kingdom) used the opportunity to congratulate his Boss, Governor Okowa on his Honour as Commander Order of the Niger , CON by President Buhari, describing it as a testament to hardwork prudent management of the state resources.

The Warri North PDP Chieftain eulogized
Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori who also happens to be the longest serving Speaker of the Delta Assembly for his victory at the apex Court in the country.

He also praised  all PDP faithful for their resilience and support to the PDP candidate and VP Candidate of the PDP in 2023 assuring that massive mobilization will be embarked upon to turn out greater number of  votes going forward in the elections.

By: Celestine Ukah

*Appeals for massive support for PDP candidates in 2023 election

The Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives and Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Hon. Chief Dr. Thomas Ereyitomi JP says the victory of the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori by the Supreme Court of Nigeria as the authentic Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party. PDP for the Delta State Governorship in 2023 affirms that he’s truly the peoples choice.

Chief Ereyitomi who is also the Candidate of PDP for Warri Federal Constituency, in a statement released shortly after the apex Court judgement, said the Court has done justice to the matter and that everyone should embrace peace and work for the progress of the party in the forthcoming 2023 polls by making sure PDP wins all positions from House of Assembly to Reps, Senate, Governorship and Presidential elections .

Rep Ereyitomi posited that the judiciary has stood firm to defend democracy , he urged the people to always be firm believing the judiciary are always making good defense of Nigeria Democratic values, he called on all aggrieved members to come together and work in defeating any opposition in 2023, even as he assured of victory in 2023.

The Warri National Assembly Member and Deputy Chairman House Committee on NDDC described the Victory as the work of God, adding that PDP Delta Guber Candidate, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori surely if voted in as governor will transform the state and consolidate on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s achievement in the state.

He urged Olorogun David Edevbie and others to join hands to move the party forward as Delta is PDP all the way and can’t be otherwise in the future , noting that the PDP umbrella is big enough to accommodate all.

While urging Deltans to support Sheriff Oborevwori , Chief Ereyitomi appealed to the Three Warri LGAs and other eligible voters in the state to cast their vote for PDP in order to enjoy transformed epitomic democratic dividends.

The Delta State PDP Governorship Candidate for the 2023 general elections, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori, on Friday, 21st October, 2022 dedicated his victory at the Supreme Court to Almighty God and the people of Delta State.

Rt. Hon. Oborevwori in a Press Statement quoted Psalms 126: 1-3 “When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.”

While describing his victory as divine, he expressed gratitude to Deltans for their unflinching support and prayers and promised not to take their show of love for granted.

Rt. Hon. Oborevwori maintained that the judiciary has once again manifestly proved that it is indeed the last hope of the common man and commended the panel of Justices of the Supreme Court for their rare courage and for standing by the truth.

The PDP Governorship Candidate who is also the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly in the Press Statement, thanked the National Chairman of the PDP, Senator Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, members of the National Working Committee ( NWC) and other great party leaders for their steadfastness and support in his nomination by the party.

Similarly, Rt. Hon. Oborevwori profusely thanked the leader of the PDP in Delta State, His Excellency, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa CON, who is also the Governor of the State, and who refused to sacrifice him in the midst of all the pressure, Her Excellency, the Governor’s wife, who has been on her kneels praying earnestly for this victory, the State Chairman of the Party and all party leaders for their unwavering support since he emerged the Party flagbearer on Wednesday, 25th May, 2022.

The Speaker also thanked his colleagues for standing by him throughout the journey from the Federal High Court all the way to the Supreme Court.

The Speaker went on to say that; ” I am grateful to all the support groups made up of women, youths and several stakeholders for believing in the course and for standing firm by the mandate.

He lauded them for their sacrifice in travelling all the way to Abuja to witness the landmark judgement on Friday, October 21st, 2022 inspite of the challenges occasioned by the flood on the Abuja road and the high cost of airfare.

Rt Hon Oborevwori further thanked his legal team for their firepower and rising to the occasion when it mattered most.

In his words also; ” At the end of it all, there is no victor and no vanquished. I enjoin all PDP faithful to put the past behind and work for the success of the party in the forthcoming general elections. Together we can do MORE and achieve MORE to Advance Delta State to a newer level.”

Long live Nigeria
Long live Delta State
Long live PDP

Rt. Hon. ( Elder) Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori JP, FICMC,FNIM
Delta State PDP Governorship Candidate for the 2023 General Elections.