By: Tega Ogba

*As he pays homage to Ogiame Atuwatse III

A Nigerians-British Royal Air Force Officer and an illustrious  Itsekiri son, Captain Micah Macapolo has urged youths in Nigeria and in Warri Kingdom to shun social vices and focus more on education and be more industrious as young people who are still vibrant to add value to the society.

Captain Micah in an exclusive chat with Areanewsng.com advocated for building of industries as well as employment in order to engage the youths positively to reduce the tension of insecurity in the Delta region.

The brave soldier who’s also a great pillar and strong supporter of the Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III, expressed joy for the marking and celebration of the monarch’s first coronation anniversary on the throne of his forefathers , he wished him plentiful celebrations moving forward on the pristine seat of Warri kingdom.

By: Celestine Ukah

The Public Relations Manager Gladywn Group and Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP Warri South LGA, Amb. Evang. Dr. Toyin Orighomisan Agbolaya JP together with his family felicitates with the His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri on the occasion of his first coronation anniversary on the pristine throne.

Amb. Dr. Agbolaya in his felicitations to the King, said “the Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III is a 21st century Monarch , we are glad He is Our King” his reign for the past one year has brought transformation to iwere nation and his subjects for good.

According to Dr. Agbolaya Ogiame Atuwatse III reign has brought joy, development unity among the people, hence all are rejoicing with the king as he celebrates his first coronation anniversary today exactly 365 days on the throne August 21, 2022, I on behalf of my family, colleagues and political associates congratulate our revered Royal Fsther, the pride of Itsekiri and father of Itsekiri nation plenty years of celebrations .

Ogiame suooooooo.

By: Celestine Ukah

The Olu of Warri His Majesty Ogiame Atuwstse III has been described as the traditional ruler who has epitomized and digitalised royalty in Nigeria as well as Africa and the entire world  n general.

This historic eulogy declaration was made Sunday August 21 in Warri by the President Itsekiri National Youth Council. INYC, Comrade Weyinmi Agbateyiniro, during the thanksgiving service climaxing the first coronation anniversary of His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri. Comrade Agbas as fondly called hailed the Olu for his successful ascension of the pristine throne for the past 365 days.

President Agbas noted that the Olu of Warri coronation programme which is held annually may be varied to accommodate some cultural display from some Itsekiri communities not in some edition.

The INYC Boss reiterated that Ogiame Atuwatse III has made Royalty modernised to the admiration of many, making Him unique the way he carries himself and the throne and that they have never seen Royalty display in the current form before his reign.

Comrade Agbateyiniro and his members in INYC paid homage to the Warri Monarch and prayed for his long reign and prosperity to Iwere nation.

A member of All Progressives Congress APC in Katsina State, Faisal Yunusa Bayala, has called for urgent Legislative framework for the establishment of State and Local Government Police system to end the menace of worsening insecurity.

Bayala, in a statement on Saturday, said the creation of State and LGA Police has become the only solution to preventing the proliferation and rising of ethnic militias in the country.

He said it is foolhardy to expect leaders at the States and Local Governments to fold their hands while their people are being butchered, killed, kidnapped and gang raped.

” The puerile argument that States and Local Governments Police will lead to political abuse is becoming increasingly ridiculous given that, bandits, kidnappers, rapists, etc, already abuse the people everyday on a mass scale due to absence of local policing.

Bayala explained that political abuse of local policing can be prevented through a clear authorising legislation that completely prevent local police from election duties, jurisdiction over rallies and public assembly, worship and other activities associated with exercise of freedom of assembly, speech and worship.

He suggested that State and LGA Police, their duty and services can be limited to protection of life, property and prevention of crimes, saying that was the practice before and immediately after independence in the 60’s and there was no abuse.

” To tame the rise of ethnic militias, which are also prone to great abuse, States and Local governments policing is long overdue. They should also be funded by monthly security tax to be capped by a Federal Legislation. Self defence is a natural right, since the central security system seem to be incapable of offering protection to our communities.”.

By: Celestine Ukah

The Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives and Deputy Chairman House of Reps Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Hon. Chief Dr. Thomas Ereyitomj JP has congratulated the Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III on the occasion of his first coronation anniversary on the throne August 21, 2022.

Chief Ereyitomi in his congratulatory message to the revered Warri monarch commended the Royal father for his leadership prowess in championing the growth of Warri Kingdom and his subjects to enviable height as well as attracting investment to his domain within a year as the father of Itsekiri nation.

He expressed delight for the King’s first anniversary on the throne of his forefathers as the 21st century King who ascended on the pristine throne on August 21, 2021, making him one of the youngest Olu to emerge in recent time since Warri Kingdom was founded in 1480 AD.

The federal lawmaker who is also a Chief in the Palace of the Olu of Warri and candidate of the PDP return ticket for the reelection bid to the National Assembly, hailed the king and his subjects for their unity and peaceful gathering of the people.

Chief Ereyitomi on behalf of his family, Warri Federal Constituency and his supporters wished the Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III a great celebrations.
Ogiame suooo.

*As Command parade two suspects imposing as NSCDC official along JEDDO road

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps is a friendly, well trained, highly respected and well organized security agency of the federal government which prioritizes the welfare of the civilian populace as well as ensuring the protection of the citizenry and public infrastructure.

The Public Relations Officer of NSCDC Delta State Command, DSC Emeka Peters Okwechime, stated this at the state headquarters in Asaba during the parade of two(2) suspects caught impersonating the NSCDC personel with the intention to extort unsuspecting members of the public of their hard earned substances, whilst in possession of dangerous weapons and causing public obstructions.

Dsc Emeka Peters said that the two suspects are one Mr Lucky Emofuoreta (m) 22yrs and Mr Goodness Osorochukwu Francis 25yrs (m) were caught red handed fully kitted on uniform similar to that of the NSCDC regalia, at about 2300hrs(mid night). They were apprehended at an illegal checkpoint along Jedo road in Okpe LGA of Delta State in the process of extorting money from the unsuspecting road users particularly truck and tankers drivers. An act which falls under the core mandate of the NSCDC.

Items recovered from the two suspects are:

(1) One Honda Odyssey bus with registration number KPR 113 SX, gold colour used for their operations

(2) One handcuff, a pair of jungle both, two jack knife amongst other unlawful items

Meanwhile, on the complaints by members of the public regarding the issue of multiple checkpoints wrongly perceived to be men of the NSCDC, the State Commandant Akinsanya Iskilu Abiodun, has ordered the HOD Intelligence and Investigation to deploy plain cloth officers on routine patrol and surveillance across the state to fish out the identities of those involved, which had lead to the arrest of the two suspects following an intelligence tip off from men of the NSCDC.

Dsc Emeka Peters used the opportunity to reiterate that the multiple checkpoints on the roads are not NSCDC officials. The NSCDC operates within the law with total observance of the fundamental human rights of the citizenry and it’s officers conduct themselves in the best international practice and standards. The NSCDC, only mount and maintain strategic check points statutorily with NSCDC branded operational vehicles as part of the continuous efforts at mitigating or checkmating the menace of product diversion, adulterated products, crude oil theft and vandalism of national asset or installations in the state.

The public relations officer maintained that the NSCDC have sustained and maintained a robust relationship, synergy and mutual collaboration and cooperation with all sister security agencies in the state and has zero tolerance for crimes in pursuance of its mandate.

Dsc Emeka Peters, assured the public of the continuous efforts by the command geared towards the protection of life and property and to assist in maintaining peace and order in the state, pointing the ongoing Surveillance patrol exercise by personel of the corps across the state would be sustained. He urge the public to say something when they see something. Residents with useful information about a criminal activity should visit any of the 25 Divisional Offices, or the NSCDC Formations across the state and the state headquarters, Asaba. He affirmed that the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation as a deterrent to other would-be criminals.

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Friday, August 19, has reserved date for judgement in the appeal to upturn the judgement of the Federal High Court which disqualified Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori in the Gubernatorial primary of the Delta PDP and ordered his substitution with Olorogun David Edevbie as the lawful candidate of the party for the 2023 Governorship election.

The court which last sat on August 8 fixed hearing for August 19 and at the end of the hearing the judges announced that they will communicate a date for the delivery of judgement to the parties.

It will be recalled that following a suit by David Edevbie, the Federal High Court presided over by Justice Taiwo Taiwo declared Sheriff Oborevwori unqualified to have participated in the Delta State PDP Governorship primary due to inconsistencies in his name and age and not possessing the minimum qualification.

The particulars of the matter are that, arising from the PDP South South Zone Gubernatorial Screening in Port Harcourt, discrepancies were detected in Oborevwori’s names and age in his certificates

The contradictions include that while he is known as Sheriff Oborevwori, his First School Leaving Certificate dated 1981 for the examination said to have been written in 1977 bears the name of Oborevwori Francis; his West Africa Examination Council Certificate obtained in 1999 bears Oborevwori O. Francis with the age of the birth date of the writer stated as 1979.

In 2003, he proceeded to swear an affidavit to correct the age in the said certificate from 1979 to 1963 and gave his name as Oborevwori Orohwedor Francis.

Before then, in 1982, an affidavit deposed to on his behalf by one Benson Ogolo, said to be his cousin, gave his name as Oborguvori Francis.

His Bachelor’s degree certificate bears Oborevwori Sheriff Francis; his NYSC Exempt Certificate bears Oborevwori Sheriff while his Master’s degree certificate bears Oborevwori Francis Sheriff Orohwedor.

His claims as contained in INEC Form CF 001 with which he entered for general elections in 2018 are also inconsistent with his filings in his Expression of Interest Form for the Gubernatorial Election in 2022.

Whereas he did a Deed to correct the inconsistencies, Justice Taiwo Taiwo faulted the veracity of the Deed on the grounds that while it was dated July 7, 2011, the FIRS receipt was dated April 19, 2022 while the Gazette was signed personally by him and dated May 5, 2022.

For many Deltans, especially members of the PDP, the inconsistencies make it unsafe to proceed with him into the 2023 elections for fear that opposition parties might take advantage to sue the party and turn over their possible victory as it happened in the case of Degi Eremiayo by which the APC lost its governorship position to the PDP in Bayelsa State.