The Oghoro ruling house Wwdnesday paid homage to the departed Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM.(Dr.) Richard Layeguen Ogbon Ogoni-Oghoro I JP.

The visit is continuous part of activities marking the burial ceremony of the monarch who recently joined his ancestors at the age of 106years.

Olorogun Jacob Djedjomahor who led the Ruling House to pay homage said the passage of the reverred monarch is not the end of Olomu Kingdom.

While noting that Olomu Kingdom is made up of three ruling houses, Djedjomahor explained that, “the Otota who is the traditional Prime Minister and Spokesperson of the Kingdom, will ascend the throne as the Ohworode at the due time.”

According to him, “The Akpile position holder currently, will move to the position of prime minister and the Oghoro ruling house that are here today, will select an Akpile for Olomu.

He said, “Our Succession is not by birth. Every son of Olomu has the right to lead and ascend the throne. It’s not a one family affair and it’s free of rancor.”

Djedjomahor said “We cannot continue to to farm in the old ways and expect better productivity. The lands are getting smaller. They’re getting poorer in Mandir and so, which is time most of us who have the wherewithal in Olomu to bring agro-industries. The agro-industries we have offshoot of a process industries.”

The Akpile of Olomu Kingdom, Olorogun Albert Akpomudje SAN said the event was impressive. “They’re displaying their loyalty, and their respect.”

The legal practitioner said the departed Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom was a fantastic man. “A man that’s endowed with knowledge. Like someobdoy said, he is the encyclopaedia of Urhobo land. There’s nothing you will ask him that he does not know.

“Thank God,while he was alive, he was able to tell us very many of them. So, we are keeping the records.

“We are going to sorely miss him. Like it is, we have learnt alot from him and the man who is next to him you, know he has been there. He has been the Otota.

“So, am sure he must have under-studied him that most of the things he will do, will be very close to them. Am the only stranger amongst them. Am still learning as you can see. God willing, I will catch up and I want God to give us the wisdom to be able to pull through.”

The Managing Director of ND Western, Olorogun Ochuko Abamwa who also spoke with newsmen at the event said,”Our father lived to a ripe old age for which we are grateful. Ordinarily, this will be period of sadness because he achieved long life in good health, e are grateful to God and we have cause to celebrate.”

He adviced the people of Olomu Kingdom not to cut corners in the selection of who ascends the throne as the next king.

The Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and Governor-elect of Delta State, Olorogun(Dr.) Ebenezar Okorodudu said, “the King is actually from Oghoro ruling house and he was the oldest man Oghoro ruling house, that’s why a day is set aside for us to celebrate him.

“The kingdom knew peace in his time. He was a carrier of grace. All through his reign as a king, the Kingdom experienced massive infrastructural development and constant electricity supply.”

* Says Deltans Should Be United, Against Being Divided

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bem Vindo Hotel in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr Orbada Clark has congratulated the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and Governor-elect, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori on his victory at the Court of Appeal on a pre-election suit filed by a PDP Chieftain, Chief Ikie Aghwarianovwe.

In a press statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Warri on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023, the Bem Vindo Hotel boss said that the victory of the Delta State Governor-Elect, Rt Hon Oborevwori at the Court of Appeal was for all Deltans.

According to him, now that the 2023 general elections have come and gone, all Deltans should rally round the Governor-elect and give him the necessary support to take the state to enviable heights.

” The victory of the Delta State Governor-Elect, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori at the Court of Appeal is for all Deltans. Let us join hands with our Governor-Elect to move our dear state forward. He has the ability to pilot the affairs of the state from where the state Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa is going to stop on May 29th, 2023. We should all support him to succeed in office. He will not let Deltans down”, the Bem Vindo Hotel boss said.

He added that; “On Thursday, May 11th, 2023, when we are going to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the Legend Bob Marley in Bem Vindo Hotel, the home of Reggae Music in Delta State and the entire Niger Delta Region, we will also be celebrating our Governor-Elect, Rt Hon Oborevwori who became the Speaker of the State House of Assembly on May 11th, 2017 and also celebrate his many victories, especially as we are preparing seriously for his Swearing-in Ceremony as Governor on May 29th, 2023. I want to implore all our people to join us at Bem Vindo Hotel in celebrating Bob Marley and the many victories of our Governor-Elect. Let us be united against be divided for the interest of our state”.

Britain’s 40th Monarch coronation over 2,200 Very Important Personalities, VIPs, Royal family members, Reps of 203 countries, 100 heads of state witnessed Coronation of King Charles Iii Saturday May 6, 2023.

In the country’s first coronation service in nearly 70 years, Britain’s King Charles III after his crowning the wife Queen Camille was also crowned at Westminster Abbey, the site of nearly a thousand years (millennium) of coronations in Britain since 1066.

During the coronation service, conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the senior bishop of the Church of England, Charles was crowned with the historical St. Edward’s Crown, making him the 40th British monarch to take the traditional Oath of Faithful Service.

Queen Camilla wore a modified version of the Crown of Queen Mary.

Charles ascended the throne last September following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, his long-reigning mother, the only monarch most Britons alive had ever known.

At the ceremony, Charles was presented with the Orb and the Sovereign’s Scepter representing his religious and moral authority.

Charles also swore oaths on a special Bible to govern the people with justice and mercy and uphold the churches established by law.

A fanfare was sounded, the abbey bells rang, and a gun salute was fired by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery stationed at Horse Guards Parade.

The outgoing President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mohammedu Buhari were among world leaders as well as other millions of people taking to the streets to witness the entertaining and historic event.

The Sudan Rapid Support Forces has strongly condemned what they term as the reckless actions of the coup leaders and extremist remnants of the Al-Bashir regime, who continue to violate the declared humanitarian truce by attacking their RSF forces and residential areas since dawn today.

The RSF in their verified Twitter handle statement through their Official Spokesperson stated “Our Forces and civilians have been subjected to indiscriminate artillery and aerial bombardment in a cowardly manner, constituting a flagrant violation of international norms, laws, and humanitarian principles.

“The RSF remains firmly committed to democracy, human rights, and the establishment of a civilian government to promote peace and stability in the region.

“We honor the memory of our fallen heroes and pledge to uphold the dignity of our proud people”.

*Demands improved welfare packages, protection of practitioners, others

We are celebrating the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day as declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993. This universal declaration had empowered the media all over the world to exercise her rights reasonably.

We understand that the practice of Journalism still poses threat to the lives of the practitioners today, especially in this part of the world.

However, as a people who have placed their hands on the plow and should not look back according to the rules of engagement in order not to be found unworthy, we encourage our colleagues to keep the flag flying.

We are faced with monumental challenges in the course of carrying out our statutory functions of holding government to account, including investigating and uncovering knotty societal issues, but we should not look back. Our duty symbolizes that of a priest whose allegiance is unto God and man.

Journalism is a sacred job, demanding of enormous sacrifices towards the service of God and humanity. We must continue to carry on irrespective of harassment, intimidation and suppression, even at the risk of our lives, bearing in mind that one truth brought to light can save a society and impact positively on humanity.

From the Delta State Council of NUJ, we urge all journalists in the State to continue to raise the bar in their professional duties, without minding whose ox is gored.

You must ensure to constantly uphold the ethics of the Journalism Practice while at the same time conducting yourselves in the best code deserving of a true journalist who should be the conscience of the society in all ramifications.

We celebrate you and wish you the best as you go about your constitutional mandate of mounting surveillance on the society to gather and disseminate information to your audiences. Congratulations on the World Press Freedom Day.

We hereby, unequivocally demand of government and state apparatuses to continue to work with the NUJ towards improved welfare and protection of practitioners across Nigeria.

Comrade Michael Ikeogwu
NUJ Chairman
Delta State Council

Comrade Patrick Ochei
NUJ Secretary
Delta State Council

Delta State Governor-Elect and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has commended workers in the country for their “immense and invaluable contributions to the socio-economic development of the country.”

In a Press Statement to mark this year’s Workers’ Day, the Governor-elect urged them to keep the flag flying notwithstanding the current economic challenges in the country. He encouraged them to “remain optimistic,” adding that they must remain focused and prayerful for Nigeria to come out of her present predicament.

In the statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, Oborevwori said: “I rejoice with Nigerian workers today as they celebrate this year’s Workers’ Day. Labour creates wealth, and is the most significant product in any country.

“I commend our workers for their sacrifice, patience, and dedication to duty. This country is grateful to you for your immense and invaluable contributions to the socio-economic development of the country.

“Though the current economic situation in the country is less than desirable, I urge you to remain optimistic, and continue to pray for wisdom for our leaders to get us out of the woods. I believe the labour of our workers shall not be in vain.