*Congratulates former Governor Uduaghan on award of honorary Doctorate degree

The Delta State Governor-Elect and the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has heartily felicitated with the immediate past Governor of the state, His Excellency, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan as he bagged award of Doctor of Public Administration (Honoris Causa) from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

He described the Ex-Governor as a quitessential administrator with a mark of wisdom and noted that History will be kind to him.

In a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Dennis Otu, the Governor -Elect and National Deputy Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, said he was not surprised by this milestone honour, noting that Uduaghan’s benevolence and passion for good governance are well documented for future generation of leaders in the state.

According to him, Ex-Governor Uduaghan’ footprints are widespread and diverse, adding that concerns about public health and issues affecting children and women received priority attention as a governor of Delta State.

The Governor-Elect said that; ” This award to his Excellency is coming at the right time. It shows as a public office holder, people pay attention to the things we do.
” I am so happy for him. Moreso, I recalled the unwavering support I enjoyed from him during the build up to the March 18th gubernatorial election. This award is coming from one of Nigeria’s first generation Universities, I do not take this for granted.
” I join family members, particularly his wife, Her Excellency, Deaconess Roli Uduaghan in congratulating our former governor.”

Rt Hon Oborevwori prayed that the awardee should count his blessings and asked the Almighty God to grant him divine health, strength and wisdom to do more for humanity.

*Arrives His Osubi Community In A Blaze Of Glory For The First Time After Guber Victory

It was jubilation galore today, Saturday, March 25th, 2023 as the Delta State Governor-Elect and Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori stormed the Ughelli Motor Park, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the State.

Rt Hon Oborevwori, on his way to his Osubi residence for the first time after he was declared the winner of the March 18th, 2023, Governorship Election, made a stop over at the Ughelli Motor Park and greeted the people who trooped out in their large numbers.

And Osubi, his Community was thrown into a wild celebration as he arrived back home after the Governorship Election victory.

From the Osubi Airport where he was received in a carnival-like manner, the Governor-elect, accompanied by the Deputy Chief Whip of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Solomon Ighrakpata and host of others , walked all through with the sea of people down to his residence.

Addressing the people at the Osubi Civil Center, the Governor-elect, said that he was elated by the show of love, support and prayers for him by well meaning Deltans and promised not to disappoint the people.

He said that his victory at the just concluded Governorship Election in the State was to the glory of God as he appealed to all Deltans for their support.

He said that; “I want to sincerely thank our leaders, the youth, women, leaders and non Deltans. We give God the praise. Please, tomorrow Sunday in Church thank God for this victory because it is God that gave us this victory. God is not a man that lies and we know the light that shines in Government House will continue to shine. You have done very well and it is God that will pay you back”.

The Governor-Elect, who is also the National Deputy Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria added that; “I will not disappoint the people. I want to assure the youths that they will be part of my Government, we will work together, we will partner together. Delta State has done very well. I will consolidate on the legacies, dividends, projects that this present administration has done. No projects will be abandoned. I have promised Deltans that I will do MORE, there will be Meaningful Development, Opportunities for all our Youths, there will be Realistic Reforms and Enhanced Peace and Security. Together, we will have a peaceful State with your cooperation and the cooperation of all our youths, leaders, religious leaders, we will achieve the peace. I will listen to you MORE, we will do MORE and achieve MORE in the Government that is coming”.

The Management of Warri South Local Government Council, says the transited Ovie of Agbarha-Warri Kingdom, HRM London Orhifi Ememoh II, contributed to the peace and security policy of the Dr. Michael Tidi led administration and by extension the Delta State Government.

The Council’s Management, gave the explanation in a condolence message dated Friday March 24 and addressed to The Council of Chiefs of Agbarha – Warri Kingdom.

The Condolence Message, which was signed by the Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Dr. Michael Tidi, noted: “We are deeply saddened by the announcement that His Royal Majesty, HRM London Orhifi Ememoh II, the Ovie of Agbarha-Warri Kingdom, has joined his ancestors. This is because, he wasn’t just an advocate of peaceful coexistence, but contributed to the peace and security policy of the current administration in Warri South Local Government Council and by extension the State Government.”

Recall that the Ovie of Agbarha-Warri Kingdom, HRM London Orhifi Ememoh II, who reigned for 25 years, having been crowned on April 9, 1998, reportedly joined his ancestors recently.

His transition was announced by the most Senior Chief in the Kingdom, High Chief Willie Atebefia Digbori.

By: Celestine Ukah 

Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Warri, Amb. Dr. Toyin Agbolayah JP has felicitated with Delta Governor Elect, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Warri Federal Constituency House of Representatives Member Elect and also the reelected Member of Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Augustine Uroye on their victory at the polls.

Amb. Agbolayah hailed the duo emergence at the election for their doggedness and that of the electorates in making sure the PDP candidates excel at the election leading to the excellent results recorded.

Dr. Agbolayah a seasoned administrator and core party loyalist of the PDP who has contributed immensely to the growth of the PDP in Warri, described the victory of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori as well deserved and display of capacity and acceptance of the Governor Elect who happens to be the longest serving speaker of Delta State House of Assembly.

He commended Deltans and Warri constituents for their support and believe on PDP administration despite the struggle from opposition, noting that with Sheriff Delta will be more advanced in all sectors of the economy and development will be the order of the day.

The Warri PDP Chieftain Amb. Agbolayah also expressed joy towards the reelection of Hon. Chief Thomas Ereyitomi as member representing Warri Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Reps and the second term member representing Warri South constituency 1 at DTHA, Hon. Uroye as well as other PDP candidates that won their various seats in the three Warri LGAs and across the state.

*Urges public to disregard such cheap blackmail claimed by the group

**Want PINL to continue the war against pipeline vandals, oil thieves in Niger Delta

The Niger Delta Anti-Pipeline/Crude Oil Theft Taskforce Group, NDAPOTTTG, Wednesday, blasted a group called Coalition For Peace and Development in Niger Delta, COPDIND, over alleged lies and cheap blackmail against Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited Company, PINL, and condemned the publication made on some national dailies.

This was contained in a statement signed by the National Coordinator, NDAPOTTT, GEN, FIAWEI PATHFINDER (AKA) GEN OSAMA, where he described the allegations as unfounded lies and intentional blackmail by the President of the group, one Mr Atama Mien and Secretary of the group, Mr Tamuno Long-John to tarnish the image of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited Company.

GEN OSAMA said: “Niger Delta Anti-Pipeline/Crude Oil Theft Taskforce Group and it’s leadership condemns in strong term a purported cheap blackmail written as statement emanating from an unknown self-acclaimed group, called Coalition For Peace and Development in Niger Delta, COPDIND, led by its so-called President, one Mr Atama Mien, and Secretary of the group, Mr Tamuno Long-John, “We want to say that the duo who made the statement and published in national dailies are very far from the truth and all blatant lies from the figment of their imagination.

“We express our disappointment over selfish reasons, as these two have displayed and danced naked in the market square without having the facts they claim they have and went on to publish libelous things that can cause them a jail term, for alleged blackmail and perpetrating false information to ignite public unrest. “Their claims are terribly falsely fabricated lies and cheap blackmail which are intentionally in trying to diminishing the credibility and image of the PINL Company because of sheer barbarism and mischief orchestrated to cause disaffection bad blood between the stakeholders in the host communities and the company.

“Their purported claims which include alleged neglect by the management of PINL is a big lie and it is from the pit of hell. We as major stakeholders in pipeline protection and fight against vandalism and crude oil theft know the great role played by the Management of PINL in the Niger Delta region that handles the Trans Niger Pipeline, TNP, in some parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, and Imo States including Abia State. “It is very unfortunate that some unscrupulous disgruntled elements in the Niger Delta region always toe the line of selfishness, falsehood, mischief, and pull-him-down syndrome. These have made the region to remain backward.”

The group warned in strong term that, “To this end, we remind these group of disgruntled elements whom we already known that are behind these devilish unpatriotic unholy barbaric wicked act, peddling false allegations and cheap blackmails to scuttle the good job done by the management of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited Company, PINL all this while by courageously at the forefront in the war against oil thieves pipeline vandalism and their sponsors in the region to standstill, henceforth stop and retrace their footsteps from such evil publications and falsehood against the management of PINL, If not we will be tempted to go after them one by one and declare them as enemies to the war against pipeline vandalism and crude oil theft and as enemies to the fragile peace being enjoyed in the region.

And will not hesitate to tag them enemy to the progress being achieved by the PINL company within the short period in this operation, and will join forces with the law enforcement agencies to fish them out from there hideout, and they should allow us to let the cat out of the bag because these persons who are behind these devilish unpatriotic barbaric wicked condenmable act are also beneficiaries of the PINL surveillance operations in the region. Source of information available before us is that, these persons are also planning to organize a protest Against the management of PINL in other to course tension in the region and public unrest, and for their own good they have been advised to desist from such evil plot, let the truth be told, we will not going to fold our hands to keep quiet sit down and allow them to carry on such act. A word is enough for the wise.

“We also urged the management of PINL to continue the great job it is doing to keep the nation’s oil infrastructure safe and productive to run the engine of the economy, because even the blind could see and testify the laudable good fight PINL surveillance Contractor is doing, especially for courageously fighting against the menace of Pipeline Vandalism and Oil theft to a standstill, we pledge our full support and throw our full weight behind the management of PINL as synergy to actualize the mandate given as terms of the contract.

He (FIAWEI) also known as OSAMA, made it clear that the allegations are open for anybody to investigate because as far as we are concerned all these allegations are baseless and falsely fabricated to seek attention in other to make money as their usual method which are already on the know of the company, therefore it is nothing to worry about, either depend on them, which according to him, the management of PINL has been one of the foremost indigenous companies in the oil and gas sector operating in the region and making great impact in the lives of the people in the region, which they have become a household name.

“For clarity’s sake, it behooves on us to make Nigerians know that the management of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, PINL, over the years established a sustainable cordial working relationship with host communities on the TNP run off way, and leaving none behind, whereby the relationship has blossomed seamlessly. We also make bold to say that PINL is not just a company but an institution established for the betterment of the lives of the people in the region and carries out their well-articulated projects and programmes that have immensely impacted lives of all ages.

“It is evident that a cordial working relationship with the Oil Producing Communities and stakeholders who have been the hosts to the Trans Niger Pipeline TNP, run off way has been on and sustained for many years without breach of any of the social contract as a well established reputable organization that is transparent, accountable trustworthy and operates on achieving on it’s set mandate as a competent Company with capability.

“Hence, the records are there to show that before the PINL Company kick started the Trans Niger Pipeline Surveillance job in Bayelsa, Rivers, Imo and that of Abia States, there was a serious of stakeholders engagement meetings between the management of PINL and the host communities’ youths, traditional rulers of various kingdoms, village heads, community chairmen, women groups and various youth organisations.

“Including all ex-militant leaders who are from these communities were not left out, as far as critical stakeholders and opinion leaders across the region are concerned, which included Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Ijaw National Congress, INC, both former and present serving presidents of IYC and that of INC, were all engaged for proper understanding and smooth working operations, even MOSIEND was not left out in the scheme of things as far as the operations and engagements of critical stakeholders are concerned.” Therefore we may want to ask at what time date and venue, that the management of PINL enter into any agreement with these faceless criminal minded group called, Coalition Of Organization For Peace and Development in the Niger Delta?COPDIND,

He (FIAWEI) also known as OSAMA added that PINL was the first company even IOC’s to come to the rescue of the devastated flood victims and their communities in Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Imo and some parts in Abia States with millions of Naira worth of relief materials that gave the people hope and calmness before other organisations started coming in to render their assistance.

Therefore, at this juncture we seize this opportunity to emphatically recognize and commend the laudable magnificent achivements and impact made by the management of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited Company, PINL, so far in the last six to seven months of this pipeline surveillance contract job, most especially in the area of winning the war against pipeline vandals and Oil thieves in the region, and for closing down most of the dangerous flash points used by these syndicates for illegal Bunkery activities in Bayelsa Rivers, some parts in Abia and that of Imo state, And in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility, (CSR), And now crude oil production have seamlessly increased to the volume of 1.6 to 1.7million barrels daily due to the tireless efforts and sacrifice been Contributed by PINL, which is also appreciated and recognized by the Chief Executive Officer NNPC Limited Engr, Mele Kyari.

“It is also on record that the Chief Executive Officer/Corporate Managing Director of PINL, Mr Osahon Okunbo a bonified Niger Deltan, an oil giant, the son of late Captain Hosa Okunbo who is one of the well respected known leaders that immensely contributed to the economic growth, peace stability and Development of the Niger Delta region at all times before his demise, Mr Osahon personally led other top management staff of the company to distribute relief materials worth millions to a billion Naira to victims of 2022 devastating flood, which affected over 300 communities in seven Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State; 200 Communities in four Local Government Areas of Rivers State; and Imo State.

“The relief materials distributed by the PINL management to the over more than 50 communities across the three States of the the company operational areas, that were affected by flood include bags of Rice, thousands of Indomie noodles cartoons, Bags of Garri, bags of Salt, cartoons of Maggi, jerry-cans of vegetable oils, thousands of Mattresses, huge number of treated mosquito nets, footwear, thousands of clothing with drugs and many others.

“Also, hundreds of scholarships were given back to most of these communities that cut across the Trans Niger Pipeline TNP, all these are part of commitments to strengthen Community/Stakeholders engagement in order to maintain and keep a safe healthy and smooth cordial working relationship with Communities and Stakeholders in the region.

Meanwhile, the leadership of Niger Delta Anti-Pipeline/Crude Oil Theft Task Force Group, NDAPOTTTG, specially recognized the role Olu of Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwase the iii, played as being the chairman of the company, for well designed framework articulated strategies by the management of Ocean Marine Solutions Company has set in motion the wheels to drive huge production capacity of oil majors in the Niger Delta region, which has also boost revenue generation for the Federal Government that was earlier sabotaged by evil-minded persons at the detriment of the entire nation”, he stressed.

By: Celestine Ukah

The founder and General Overseer of Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries Worldwide, Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin has explained how God instructed him to Build the House of God that is to be used for worship to accommodate massive converts and believers that will be fellowshipping with them across the world and that he kept procrastinating it hence the fire to caution and remind him about the Lord’s instruction.

The Billionaire Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin vmade this known while reacting to the fire incident that razed a building in Mercy’ city Tuesday March 21, 2023 which the Man of God described as a partner building where he used to meet with the church partners, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin however expressed delight that no live was lost at the inferno.

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The Fire incident at Mercy City Tuesday March 21, 2023 

Aftermath of the inferno and the partners auditorium at CMDM, Mercy City 

he Millionaire Prophet Fufeyin stressed that nothing bad has happened, just as he gave thanks to God for protecting all living soul in the city, vowing that he’s going to build the Church of God inside Mercy city immediately without any waste of time.

Upon arrival to ascertain the level of  damage caused by the ravaged fire  at the premises, Senior Prophet Fufeyin was received with wide  jubilation by members who were never deferred serving God in the city despite what has happened in the premises, Prophet Fufeyin also popularly called Papa J assured his members and partners within and outside Nigeria and the entire world that he’s going to build the  church of God and that it won’t take time, therefore people should worry not.

The CMDM Head pastor,  Prophet Fufeyin who was praying at mount Camel inside the Mercy City environment before the fire incident occurred,  told members that his aversion caused the caution by God.

The fire disaster destroyed equipment worth billions of naira and the partner hall among other notable properties in the hall.

*Says Oborevwori would continue with ongoing programmes, policy of Okowa administration

Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu on Tuesday said that the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori would further sustain the development trajectory in the state.

Speaking at a news conference in Asaba, Aniagwu said the party and the state government were grateful to Deltans for their overwhelming support which culminated in Oborevwori’s victory.

According to him, Oborevwori would continue with ongoing programmes and policy of the Okowa administration while also introducing its own programmes.

“The Governor and the Governor-Elect and indeed the PDP are all grateful to Deltans for this show of love and for the appreciation of the sterling performance of the administration of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, the street credibility of Sheriff Oborevwori and the fact that PDP is in the DNA of Deltans.

“What has happened in this election is that Deltans have been able to repel surgically the incursion into our political DNA. As an administration and the incoming administration will not take this for granted.

“We are happy that we won fair and square in all the Senatorial Districts and that we got overwhelming support of Deltans and those who live here with us in the Northern, Southern and Central Senatorial Districts.

“This victory will spur the PDP to not only sustain the development trajectory that has characterised the Okowa led administration but to embark on a process that will indeed bring more development just like the Agenda of Sheriff Oborevwori.

“A good number of the programmes that the Okowa led administration pursued will be sustained even as new programmes and policies will also be brought on board for the purpose of reaching out to our people,” he said.

He said the administration and the party have learnt lessons in the course of the electioneering campaign and the election proper and promised to make amends for the good of the people.

“We have learnt lessons in the course of this electioneering period, we have seen the need to further connect with our people in the rural communities, to further empower our youths, and by providing more laudable projects for the people and pursuing a more united Delta agenda.

“We congratulate our opponents for putting up a strong fight and we urge them to join hands with Sheriff Oborevwori and Monday Onyeme to leave a Delta that is more developed and united than it is now.

“We have as an administration done quite some laudable projects across the state and we can beat our chest that we will be leaving the state on May 29 far far better than we met it.

“We are quite convinced that Sheriff Oborevwori is capable of sustaining these development trajectory and pushing forward a Delta that is far more developed in the nearest future,”

The Information Commissioner further said “the electioneering period have come and gone, although a victor has emerged but for us there is no vanquished.

“We believe that with the support of our brothers who contested with us we can put behind us the bitter experiences that characterised the campaign, the mudslinging that came majorly from the opposition APC and let’s move together in unity to develop our state.

“As an administration we have forgiven those who cast aspersions at us and those who lied by way of propaganda by projecting stories that were at variance with reality.

“Those we may have also offended in the course of the campaign we also plead with them to forgive us and take it as part of the election campaign.

“We appreciate all Deltans for the way they came out to vote and we also appreciate INEC for a better outing than we had in the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly elections.”

On the visit of the Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA, Chief Great Ogboru to Government House, Aniagwu described it as laudable and worthy trait from a committee democrat.

“Chief Great Ogboru is a democrat and what he demonstrated yesterday is what was expected of democrats globally.

“Yesterday he was in the Government House because they told him Sheriff Oborevwori was in the Government House. So he came there to congratulate him and wish him well.

“We must commend Ogboru for displaying this very rare trait of a democrat and we are also calling on Senator Ovie Omo-Agege to do same by congratulating Oborevwori so that the state can move forward,” Aniagwu added.

*Reiterates its commitment to hold public office holders accountable

*Tasks him on development, unity of the State

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, congratulates the Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori who has victoriously emerged winner of the contest as Governor-Elect.

It is noteworthy to say that having worked so hard for the position, he deserves the winning.

However, it is also pertinent to mention that those who contested with him are all great Deltans who had shown dexterity and capacity to leadership by contesting to contribute their quota to the development of our dear State.

On this note, we beg to affirm that the election should be seen as “No Victor, No Vanquished”.

It is Delta State that has won, because in the final analysis, we all remain Deltans – One Great People.

Let this also be a credible advice from us to the Governor-Elect; that he should be magnanimous in victory by carrying everybody along to achieve inclusiveness in the spirit of his MORE Agenda mantra.

As the umbrella body of all journalists in the State, we will remain committed to our constitutional mandate of holding government accountable through our routine and investigative reports.

However, we will not shy away from making our sincere contributions to the growth and development of the socio-economic and political focus of Delta State.

This we will do through constructive criticism, advice and suggestions on how best to achieve system cohesion and comprehensive progress for all.

Our doors at the Council level are always open for partnership and synergy to create an enviable environment and achieve a Delta of our Dream.

Once again Mr. Governor-Elect; on behalf of the entire journalists in the State and beyond, we say a Big Congratulation to you, and success in your administration.

Comrade Michael Ikeogwu
NUJ Chairman
Delta State Council

Comrade Patrick Ochei
NUJ Secretary
Delta State Council