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The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has unveiled the N450 million COVID-19 pandemic medical equipment donated by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for the protection of men of the Nigeria Police Force in the Niger Delta region. Launching the equipment, which included Intelligent Disinfection Doors, at the Delta State Police Headquarters in Asaba, the police IG said that they would go a long way in assisting the police to serve the public better. In a Press Statement by Charles Obi Odili, Director, Corporate Affairs said Adamu, who was represented by of the Delta State Commissioner of Police, Hafiz Mohammed Inuwa, thanked the NDDC for the gesture, noting: “In our detention facilities we have other members of the society, who for one reason or the other find themselves there. The medical equipment and palliatives will help us to protect everyone in our facilities and ensure good sanitary conditions for them.” “We thank President Muhammadu Buhari and the NDDC for ...

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, ordered former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to appear before it and answer to a money laundering charge filed against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The judge, Ijeoma Ojukwu, gave the order in a ruling on an ex-parte motion marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/208/2018 brought by the EFCC’s lawyer, Faruk Abdallah. Ojukwu ordered the issuance of summons on Mrs Alison-Madueke for her to be arraigned on the charge. The EFCC had accused the former minister of fleeing the country for the United Kingdom (UK) in order to escape justice. The judge, who ordered that the court’s summons be published on the website of the anti-corruption agency and a national daily in a conspicuous manner, said the development would make it easier for Mrs Alison-Madueke to be aware of the invitation. Earlier, Mr Abdallah, while arguing the motion, noted that since Mrs Alison-Madueke allegedly fled the country, it was difficult to get her back ...

A 32-year-old man, Sani Garba, paraded by the Niger State Police Command for allegedly raping a 60-year-old woman, has pleaded for forgiveness, saying he was attracted by her ‘shaking buttocks.’ The state Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, said on Friday that the suspect was apprehended by operatives attached to ‘B’ Division, Suleja, adding that he would be arraigned after investigation. It was learnt that the suspect barged into the room of the victim on July 18, 2020, around 4.30pm and raped her. Garba told our correspondent that he forcefully had sex with more than three old women in the community. He said, “Since I didn’t have money to maintain a girlfriend for, I resorted to having sex with old women in my area and I enjoyed doing it. At times I would ask myself ‘why am I into this nonsense?’ It is quite unfortunate that I found myself in this situation.” he narrated.

The SSA security to the Executive Governor of Delta State Ambasador Preye Ekpebide have called on the newly elected Ijaw Youth National Executive Council to give Ijaw Nation the needed voice In the region. He called on Comrade Peter Igbifa led exco to wake up to the challenges that are affecting Ijaw people  and set a template on how to achieve them. Noting that it is only proactiveness and force full agitation can brain meaning full development to the people as a pressure group.  He also noted that the Oporoza convention have set the wheel straight for Ijaw people to move forward,therefore necessity is now dawn on him to make things work. He futher advised that the first few days of his reign should be used to tackle all interventionist agencies,look into how these agencies that were originally designed to help the ijaw people have turned out to be cash cows for the North. He also used the opportunity  to thank the Oporoza commuinty chairman Hon Jonbull who ensured that the town is sa...

The National Leadership of the umbrella body of the  Ijaw Youths worldwide, the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) has faulted the moves by some members to stop the conduct of the election of the new executive of the Central Zone of the Council, declaring that the litigation filed contravened the resolution taken at the just concluded peaceful National Convention/election in Oporoza, Warri South West of Delta State.  Comrade Ebilade Erekefe ( Spokesman Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide) addresing the press immediately he won the just concluded ijaw youth council General elections at Oporoza Delta State. The resolution which was unanimously passed by all clan heads, delegates, elders and past leaders during the National election which produced a unifying National President, Comrade Peter Timothy Igbifa declared that any member who drag issues of the IYC to Court would be expelled.  Comrade Ebilade Ekerefe, who made this clarification shortly after the completion of a "Thank You tour" to Ba...

Many residents were trapped as a building collapsed in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State on Friday. It was gathered that the building is situated opposite the Health Centre Ebute Metta along Cemetery Street. The spokesperson for the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Nosa Okunbor, confirmed the incident. He, however, did not disclosed whether any casualty was recorded as of the time of filing this report. “Our personnel are on ground at the scene and rescue operation is ongoing,” Okunbor briskly said.

It is a new dawn for the entire Nigerian Youth! When a "square peg is in a square hole", things begin to fall into shape! The sound of hope echoes in the air, the long awaited dream has become a reality. There is a song of joy on our lips! Gratitude, they say, is the least of all virtues but it's vice - ingratitude is the worst of all vices. According to William Shakespeare, "an ungrateful child is worse than the serpent's tooth".  In line with the above assertions, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), under the pragmatic leadership of Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, heartily appreciates the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, and the entire Federal Executive Council (FEC) for this laudable patriotic act of approving the establishment of the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) to the tune of 75 billion Naira. Today, hope has been restored to millions of talented, hardworking and resilient Nigerian Youth. This fund is earm...

The students went to China in 2018 on a 3+2 joint double degree programme to study railway engineering. According to the Ag Director Public Affairs of the university, Awwal Umar, the students returned on board an Air Peace flight which landed at 2:32 am at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. He added: “The students, numbering 20 were among the first set of 45 students taken to China for the programme on Civil Engineering, Traffic and Transportation Engineering, as well as Traffic Equipment and Control Engineering. “Four students had earlier returned upon conclusion of their studies in February this year before the lockdown arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, and one could not cope due to health challenges. “The remaining 20 students have already been retained by the Chinese University to begin a master’s degree on account of their outstanding performance,” he said. On arrival, according to Umar, the students were received by the Director, Directorate of University Advancement,...

Former militants from Edo State have commended the empowerment plans outlined in the manifesto of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and promised to support him in the Sept. 19 Governorship election in the state. They made this promise on Thursday in a meeting with the candidate in Benin City where they were led by a former militant Chief, General Don Ben. Speaking on behalf of the group, General Don Ben said the empowerment plans outlined in the SIMPLE agenda manifesto of Ize-Iyamu are reflective of their desires and if implemented, will engender peace and proper social integration across communities in Edo State. He berated the incumbent Governor Godwin Obaseki for failing to fulfill his promises to the people, especially the Ijaws living in the creeks. General Don Ben accused the Obaseki-led government of neglecting his people, a ‘wicked’ development which he claims motivated them to commence community awareness advocacy to canvass votes for Pas...

Yesterday the remains of late Madam Esther Selenanaotu Amatu the mother of Comrade Moses Amatu  was laid to rest in her home town Akugbene. Comrade Moses Amatu,Kelvin Ayemi in Ogriagbene as the corpse of late Madam Esther Selenanaotu arrives her husband home. Moses who is the second son of Late Madam Esther described her death as unfortunate,he expressed how the news of her death came to him and seeing him bury his mother the time he needed her most is devastating. Sympathizers that came described Late Madam Esther Selenanaotu Amatu as a virtuous woman,a woman who lives peace able with all around her that her death is an irrresplaceble one and they pray that God gives the family the fortitude to bear the loss. Until her death Late Mrs Esther Selenanotu Amatu have been a business woman who ply her trade in Ben he State. The IJAW community in Benue State also consoled with the families of the Amatu.

The National coordinator of PATRIOTIC IJAW YOUTH LEADERS FURUM and fomer Chairman of IYC Eastern Zone, Comrade Sammy George has urge the  federal government under the leadership of President Muhammed Buhari to sack all personnels involved in the financial misappropriation of funds ment for the development of the Niger delta region. Comrade Sammy George National Cordinator Patriotic Ijaw Youth Leaders Forum. He noted that no matter how high ranking a person might be in the federal government cabinet to achieve fair and uninterupted investigation is the way forward to bring the perpetrators to book and to serve as deterant to other public servant in the NDDC commission. Comrade Sammy George made this declaration when briefing the press in Port Harcourt on the primary aim of the NDDC establishment by the federal government adding that any one who feels or act in an official manner to twart the efforts of our founding fathers should count him or her self as an enemy against the developme...

Commends, Barr. Eric Omare, Barr. Roland Oweilaemi, Kennedy Olorungu and Chief Frank Akiefa. Comrade Erekake Godspower, chairman of Oporomor Clan who doubles as the Secretary of the Western zone chairmen forum commend all key players before, during and after the hitch-free elections conducted in Oporoza, Gbaramatu kingdom. Comrade Godspower Erekake,Chairman Oporomor Clan ijaw Youth Council While describing the election as the most peaceful and transparent elections ever conducted in IYC. Stating that these was possible because of the deliberate commitment put in place by key players during these transition process. The clan chairman specially appreciate Barr. Eric Omare, Barr. Roland Oweilemi, Chief. Frank Akiefa and Comr. Kennedy Olorogun for their relentlessness in driving the Will's that has ushered in a united IYC led by Comr. Peter Timothy Igbifa. While making the statement, Comr. Erekake Godspower also sends its heartfelt congratulations to all the winners that emerged in the...

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri says his administration will continue to collaborate with the Nigerian Navy to make the waterway safe. The Executive Governor of Bayelsa State Sen Douye Diri and Commodore Patrick Effah commander NNS Soroh Governor Diri stated this when the Commander of the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Soroh, Yenagoa, Commodore Patrick Effah, paid him a courtesy visit in his office at Government House. Sen. Diri said there was the need to tackle cases of sea piracy, kidnapping, robbery, illegal refineries and other activities destroying the Marine environment. "You know our people live by the water. Many still travel by water to their communities and we use the water for different domestic activities. You and government must work together to make the water ways safe and stop activities leading to environmental despoilation. We are ready to work with you to do that", Gov. Diri assured. The Commander, NNS Soroh, Commodore Patrick Effah had briefed the G...

The ELECO Chairman of the just concluded 2020 Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) general election, Barr. Bekewei Ajuwa has expressed his heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to ljaw sons and daughters, especially the Executive governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Sen. Douye Diri, Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, High Chief. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, Elder Joshua Fumudoh, HRM. Tom Ateke, Hon. Kingsley Kuku, Chief. Dan Ekpebide, Chief. Hendricks Opukeme, Elder Eneyo Athanasius, Chief. Lucky Youbogha, Barr. Eric Omare, Barr. Oweilaemi Pereotubo, High Chief. Alabo Nengi James, Chief. Alali Horsefall, Dr. Felix Tuodolor, Dr. Chris Ekiyor, Evang. Boro Opudu, Mike Wonibowei, Hon. Julius Pondi, Richman Ndakwe, Welman Warri among others for their support before, during and after the election. Barrister Bekewei Ajuwa signing ballot papers in the just concluded ijaw youth council general elections. This was made known in a statement to press men  Warri on Tuesday, where he noted that he speci...

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has stated why he took a neutral position in last weekend's election of the Ijaw nation's foremost youth group, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC). The 8th president in the Ijaw Youth Council Comrade Peter Igbifa and the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State,Sen Douye Diri Governor Diri said rather than interfere, his administration was more concerned about de-politicising the umbrella bodies that represent the Ijaw nation, particularly the IYC and the Ijaw National Congress (INC). He spoke on Tuesday at the Government House in Yenagoa when former INC and IYC leaders visited him to introduce the newly elected IYC National President, Peter Timothy Igbifa. The election held in Oporoza, Delta State, was described as free and credible without any interference from the Bayelsa governor, whose state is regarded as the Jerusalem of the Ijaw nation. He noted that his decision was hinged on his administration's deliberate principle of non-alignmen...

.....Expresses Commitment to the Interest of Ijaw Nation The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide have conducted a peaceful election in Oporoza Community in Warri South West Local Government Council of Delta State, leading to the emergence of Comrade Peter Timothy Igbifa as the 8th President of  Council.  National Spokesman Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide Comrade Ebilade Erekefe addressing the press. Also elected are Saviour Olali, deputy president, Frank Pukon, Secretary-General, Ebilade Ekerefe, Spokesman, Sunny Ebiye, Financial Secretary, Timilaemi Ebifiobo, Treasurer, Tina Tobusi, woman Leader.  Also elected are Amafina Otto, Asst. Secretary General, Obiri Ebilade, legal adviser, Israel Fubara, Director of mobilization and Ofiyou O.Dennis as Asst director of mobilization. Speaking on behalf of the newly elected national executives of the IYC, Comrade Ebilade Ekerefe thanked a foremost leader from the region, high chief Government Ekpemupolo for hosting the IYC convention in his communi...