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IGP Query CP Over Role In Illegal Declaration Of Adamawa Guber Results, Gives Him Ultimatum

By EgbemaVoice, The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has commenced disciplinary action against the Commissioner of Police (CP) on duty in the last Adamawa governorship election, Mohammed Barde, over his role in the illegal declaration of a winner in the poll. Recall that the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Hudu Yanusa-Ari, had illegally declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Aisha Binani Dahiru, as the winner of the election. Naija News understands that the Nigeria Police Force, in a letter dated June 1, issued a query to Barde highlighting his failure to deliver on his duties and accused him of conspiring with Yanusa-Ari. The letter addressed to Barde, a serving CP of Imo State, came barely 11 weeks after the police authorities withdrew him from election duties in the state over the controversial incident. The letter, sighted by The Whistler, querying CP Barde, was signe
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Breaking: IYC NECOM Chairman Comr. Urang Solomon Suspend, Declares Vote of No confidence,

READS PRESS RELEASE: 04/06/2023  SUSPENSION OF COMRADE URANG SOLOMON FROM BEING CHAIRMAN OF NECOM:_ from being Chairman,  The National Electoral Committee (NECOM) 2023, arising from a very crucial meeting dated 3rd June 2023 in Yenagoa Bayelsa State has declared a vote of no confidence on the Chairman Comrade Urang Solomon and has suspended him indefinitely with immediate effect. With this suspension, the majority of Eleco Members has unanimously voted Comrade Gilpin Okesiyesinma as the ' *Acting Chairman'* to drive the national electioneering process in an independent and transparent manner.  The Eleco has also voted Comrade Brandy George as Treasurer and Comrade Owen Napthali as Spokesman of the Eleco. The assumption of office and duties takes immediate effect. God bless IYC, God bless Ijaw Nation, Best Regards. Signed: Comrade Ebilo Ezetu Comrade Owen Napthali Comrade Sammy George  Comrade Ben Bowei Comrade Brandy George Comrade Gilpin Okesiyesinma I remain, Rt Hon. Gabriel

IYC Zonal, Chapter Chairmen Lauds Parliament For Setting Aside Igbifa's Constitution, Give Reasons,

Reads Press Statement, Sunday June 4th, 2023. IYC ZONAL AND CHAPTER CHAIRMEN ACROSS IJAW NATION LOUDS THE  IYC 5TH MOBILE PARLIAMENT FOR PUTTING THE INTEREST OF IJAW NATION FIRST BY CONCURRING WITH THE SUBMISSIONS OF THE FORUM IN THROWING ASIDE THE PETER IGBIFA'S PURPORTED ATABA DOCUMENT. URGE IJAW YOUTHS TO BE VIGILANT  AS THE NATIONAL  ELECTION DRAWS NEAR... The  Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) zonal and chapter chairmen forum led by Comr. Clever Inodu wishes to appreciate and commend the resolution of the 5th mobile Parliament led by Comr. Bob Collins  Igetei in their just concluded parliamentary sitting which rejected and set's aside the purported, self imposed Ataba document by Mr President of IYC Deac. Peter Igbifa was parading as councils constitution.  And also using this medium to thank the six (6) eleco members for standing out for the best interest of Ijaw Nation  to defend and protect the integrity of our dear council by suspending  Mr. Urang Solomon- ex-chairman of the Na

Niger Delta Youth leader To FG, Stop Incessant Change of PAP Leadership, It Affects Proper Management of the Programs,

By EgbemaVoice, Abuja—A prominent youth leader and development expert, Dr. Matthew Ayibakuro has said that frequent change of heads of public institutions and interventionist agencies distort their plans, policies and programmes. He said it is therefore almost impossible to assess them when they are axed from office as the period they spent would have been grossly insufficient to make any real or meaningful impact. Ayibakuro stressed that some good intentions and well thought out plans of heads of such agencies of government are easily truncated when they abruptly leave office, leading to avoidable waste of public funds. He cited the current Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Major General Barry Ndiomu (rtd), saying it will be unfair to assess his performance in office because he had spent only few months. He, however, lauded Ndiomu’s effort to create sustainable partnerships between PAP and other public as well as private institutions, noting that, if h

Publisher Onduku Salutes Aguariavwodo on his Appointment As Senior Political Adviser,

Francis Tayor Warri ______ Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Ward 7 Ayakoromo Community in Burutu Local Government Area of the state, Mr. Charlse Oyinbi Onduku has congratulated and rejoiced with distinguished Senator Emmanuel Edesiri Aguariavwodo on his appointment as the Senior Political Adviser (SPA) to the Government of Delta State by His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of Delta State. Onduku who is a youth leader and PDP grassroot mobilizer in a statement released on Friday morning at Burutu, described the appointment of Senator Aguariavwodo as Senior Political Adviser as a well deserved one, stressing that the most celebrated elderstatesman from Okpare-Olomu kingdom in Ughelli South LGA will deliver on the assignment given to him by the Delta State Government. Onduku noted that the former Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), a former House of Representatives member and Senator represen

CMPG Congratulates Chairman DESOPADEC, New Board Members ...urges team to upscale development of oil communities

By EgbemaVoice, Delta most formidable communication group, Coalition for Media Politics and Governance, CMPG, has congratulated the Chairman of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Chief Barr. John Nani, as well as the Executive Directors and Commissioners of the newly inaugurated Board, by His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa CON, the immediate past Executive Governor of Delta State CMPG in a goodwill message to the Chairman and board members, signed by its Chairman, Olorogun Barr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, and State Publicity Secretary, Tagbarha Malcolm, and made available to newsmen in Asaba on Wednesday, said the board members are men of aristocratic dignity, astute politicians, super technocrats with impeccable character and competence. The group noted that Olorogun (Barr.) John Nani, a former Commissioner, and Executive Director of Finance and Administration in the Commission, is armed with the requisite experience, knowledge and boardroom

President Bola Tinubu Order DSS to Immediate vacates of EFCC office in Ikoyi Lagos,

By EgbemaVoice, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Department of State Security Services (DSS) to immediately vacate the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ikoyi, Lagos. DSS officials stormed the EFCC Ikoyi office on Tuesday, stopping officials from accessing their workplace. Gunshots were also held in the area. But in Tinubu in a statement by his media aide Tunde Rahman, the President called on the DSS to quit the premises. “The President said if there were issues between the two important agencies of government, they would be resolved amicably,” the short statement read. Below is the full statement: President Tinubu directs DSS to immediately vacate EFCC office President Bola Tinubu has directed the Department of State Security Service to immediately vacate the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Ikoyi, Lagos. The President gave the directive when reports that DSS officials stormed the EFCC office located on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi,

Obaseki appoints Aire Obehi as acting MD of Edo Tourism Agency,

By EgbemaVoice, The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of Mrs. Obehi Aire Okafor as Acting Managing Director of Edo State Tourism Agency. In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said the appointment takes effect from May 5, 2023. Ogie said, “I write to inform you that His Excellency, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, has approved your appointment as Acting Managing Director, Edo State Tourism Agency with effect from May 5, 2023. “The remuneration attached to the post is as provided for in the relevant regulations currently in force in Edo State Public Service. Please accept my hearty congratulations.”

Be passionately committed to your duties, Ahon urges Governor's Press crew

By EgbemaVoice,  The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, Mr. Festus Ahon has charged members of the governor's press crew and staff in the press unit, Government House, Asaba, to be passionately committed to their duties.  Mr. Ahon who gave the charge on Tuesday at his maiden meeting with the governor's press crew and members of staff in the press unit, held at the new Press Centre, Government House, Asaba, also, urged them to work as a team in promoting the activities of the state government.  He solicited the co-operation of everybody in the unit towards giving adequate publicity to the policies and programmes of the Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori's administration in the state.  According to him, everybody should collectively work together in our collective drive aimed at promoting the activities of the state government.  "As image makers, we should promote the activities of the state government and be passionately committed to our job,&

Fuel Scarcity: Oborevwori cautions fuel marketers against hoarding, price hike

By EgbemaVoice, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has cautioned fuel marketers in the state against hoarding of Petroleum products especially Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Festus Ahon in a statement on Tuesday in Asaba quoted Governor Oborevwori as saying that the state government would not tolerate acts that would make life difficult for Deltans.  He said the state government desire is to grow the economy of the State through its MORE agenda. He therefore solicited the support of all stakeholders in its determination to make life more meaningful for Deltans.  *According to the statement, “we have heard and seen the reaction of Petroleum Marketers in the state to the announcement of alleged subsidy removal by President Bola Tinubu.* He said the state government had been inundated with reports of filling stations in the state hoarding products and thereby creating artificial scarcity with intent to hike price. The Delta State Governor vie

Oborevwori congratulates Esther Uduehi at 76

By EgbemaVoice, Delta Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Presidential Liasion Adviser, Dr Esther Uduehi, as she clocks 76 years.  Uduehi, an illustrious Deltan from Obiaruku, Ukwuani Local Government Area of the state is an educationist, administrator and retired Permanent Secretary.  In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor lauded Uduehi for her tremendous contributions to nation building.  He said that Uduehi had made remarkable contributions to the development of Nigeria, especially as a one time Local Government Council Chairman, retired permanent secretary in the defunct Bendel State Civil Service and Presidential Liasion Adviser House of Representatives during the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo.  Oborevwori described Uduehi, a Rhodes scholar as a role model and women advocate who participated in various world conferences seeking to make life better for women across the world.  "As a member

My tenure'll witness great things in Delta - Oborevwori

By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has assured the people of the state of God's abiding love and provisions throughout his administration.  Oborevwori who disclosed this at the State's Thanksgiving and Praise Night held on Monday night in Asaba, said that under his administration, great things would begin to happen to reposition it in the comity of states.  He commended immediate past Governor of the state, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa for initiating the "Thanksgiving and Praise Night" every May 29, saying that his administration would continue to observe the annual prayer and praise night.  He said, "It is my joy and pleasure to commence my tenure with this praise night. I commend His Excellency, Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa for the wisdom to institute this annual praise programme in celebration of God's majesty and power.  "I will tell you that I was very happy when we received the Bill establishing this praise night and that of the creativ

Delta civil society Congratulates Sheriff's Oborevwori As Governor, Delta state,

By EgbemaVoice, Asaba: ___ Delta State Civil Society Organizations Forum (DELCOF), the umbrella body of all non State actors has congratulated, His Excellency, (Rt.Hon) Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori on his successful swearing in as Executive Governor of Delta State.  According to the group, the newly sworn in Governor, began his political career as a grassroot politician; Chairman of the Osubi Community and he however broke into limelight in 2015 after he was elected as the member representing Okpe State Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly under the Peoples Democracy Party (PDP). "This is after 19 years of serving in several key government positions first beginning as a Councillor in 1996. He was elected speaker of Delta State House of Assembly on May 11th, 2023. Please accept our warm congratulations on your victory and our best wishes for your success as you prepare to heat the ground running and taking responsibilities and facing challenges of the highest o

THE HAPPIEST AND A DAY OF FULFILLMENT FOR ALABO EDI-ABALI; A JOURNEY STARTED 30 YEARS AGO, HAS MATERIALIZED TODAY,

As a young man and member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo Asari like his peers and elders alike has so much hope that emergence of the flagbearer of his party Chief M.K.O Abiola as President of Nigeria will bring the earnestly expected transition to democracy, much needed development, the dire desired social change and much more however, that hope was scuttled but not defeated.  Inspite of the fact, that the military led by General Sani Abacha arrested the President-Elect Chief Abiola, dissolved the political parties and declared a *"Provisional Ruling Council of the Armed Forces of Nigeria",* the Golden Leopard, the Supreme Leader and the Defender of the Realm did not capitulate rather he kept hope alive which led to the creation of a pro-democratic organisation to fight against the Military Junta for the re-enthronement of democracy in Nigeria called National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) on the 15th of May 1994.  His Excellency Sen. Asiwaju Ahmed

Okowa hands over to Oborevwori

By EgbemaVoice, Immediate past Governor of Delta, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has officially handed over the reigns of leadership to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.  The brief handover ceremony took place at about 4pm at the Governor's office at Government House, Asaba.  Okowa who prayed for the new Governor before the official handover, said he was confident Oborevwori would deliver on his M.O.R.E Agenda for the people of the state.  The official handover ceremony featured signing of relevant handover documents and the official presentation to Oborevwori by Dr Okowa.  The handover ceremony was witnessed by Head of Service, Mr Reginald Bayoko; Permanent Secretary, Government House, Sir Eddy Ogidi-Gbegbaje.