Traditional Rulers in Delta State have pledged to assist security agencies to fish out those involved in the killing of 17 Officers and Men of the Nigerian Army at Okuama community in Delta State. Rising from a meeting of the Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers in Asaba the Monarchs condemned in the strongest terms , what they called unprovoked and barbaric attack by the Okuama Community which led to the death of the officers. In a 5-point communique issued at the end of the meeting, the Council Chairman and Orodje of Okpe, Major-General Felix Mujakpuero ( Rtd) ,…
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A Social Critic in the oil rich Niger Delta Region Zik Gbemre has blasted Rtd General Tajudeen Olanrewaju over his comment linking the killing of Soldiers in Okuama Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State to oil bunkering and implored him to just shut up if he had nothing good to say about the Region. According to the Social Critic, the ex-General must be hallucinating, describing his comment as diversionary, childish and bias and made it clear that Okuama Community has no oil and gas assets. In a recent statement, Major-General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (retired) had come under fire…
By Pius Mordi The gruesome and mindless killing of 17 servicemen at Okuama has occasioned the reenactment of the traumatic events of some years ago in Zaki Biam and Odi when the sins of a few sons of lucifer were visited on many innocent people. A similar thing was enacted in Gaza when some hotheads among Hamas killed 1,200 Israelis and abducted hundreds. The response by Israel has divided opinions within the international community. Seven months after Hamas struck, the IDF is still executing its agenda to decimate the militant group. In the process, over 31,000 civilians in Gaza are…
A Yoruba Group, O’Odua Integrity Network (OIN) has rained heavy knocks on Rtd. Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju over his statement linking private security surveillance contractors to the killing of 16 soldiers in Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State The OIN accused him of fronting for oil Barons in the country, wondering why a 78-year made himself available for dirty jobs. The Group in a Statement Signed by Chief Adewale Adeosun (President) and Mr Ige Kilanko ( Secretary), said that brutal killing of officers and soldiers of the 181 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Bomadi, Delta State, elicited…
The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) extends its heartfelt condolences to the Nigerian Army and Okuama Community, following the gruesome and devastating loss of lives in recent tragic and unfortunate incidents. The heinous killing of 17 military personnel and the subsequent collateral damages which has consumed numerous civilians in a frenzy of reprisal attacks, deeply saddens and diminishes us all as humans. As we seek swift justice for the gallant fallen heroes, we equally emphasize the importance of upholding rules of engagement and established judicial procedures, especially as defined in Democratic systems. With Nigeria not in a state of war…
ABUJA/Nigeria: The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has announced Mr. Charles Aniagwu as the recipient of the Distinguished Spokesperson Gold Award – Public Sector (State) Award. This prestigious award recognizes Mr. Aniagwu’s exceptional work and adherence to the highest standards of the profession. In a letter addressed to Mr. Aniagwu, Segun Mcmedal, Chairman of the Planning Committee for the National Spokespersons Awards, expressed excitement over his selection, citing his outstanding eloquence, integrity, and effectiveness in his role as a spokesperson. As part of the recognition, Mr. Aniagwu is to receive the Award in a presentation ceremony holding at the…
Delta State Information Commissioner, Dr. Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza, has been officially inducted into the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) on Friday, March 22, 2024. The induction which held virtually was conducted by the President of NIPR, Dr. Ike Neliaku marked a significant milestone in his professional journey as a certified Public Relations Practitioner. The induction thus welcomed the Commissioner along with 219 others, making a total of 220 applicants, into the prestigious institute. Dr. Neliaku while administering the oath on the inductees, spoke glowingly of the significance of the newly acquired certification for the practice of Public Relations in…
As Deltans continue to grope in the dark, resulting from epileptic power supply, Delta State Government said it is putting action plan in place to take over power supply should the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) and GENCOS fail to meet the Federal Government’s March 31 ultimatum. In addition to the debt burden, BEDC, other DISCOS and GENCOS have been given a marching order to comply with the recently enacted Power Act effective March 31, 2024. “The four state governments which BEDC is servicing, is looking to take over their share of the DISCO as the timing to get a…
By Ikechukwu Chukwudi Stakeholders in the power sector have sounded a note of caution over poor project execution by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). Speaking at an interactive/familiarisation meeting with stakeholders of the power industry, the Executive Director of, the Rural Electrification Fund (REF) in the REA, Hon Engr Doris Uboh MNSE, gave the notice while asserting the need for stakeholders and contractors to only take on projects that were within their capacity and scope of expertise. Hon Uboh, a former member of the House Of Representatives also expressed her willingness to collaborate with local stakeholders, stating that external applications…
Deputy Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly and House Committee Chairman on Legislative Compliance, Rt Hon (Barrister) Arthur Akpowowo, has assured citizens of the state that his committee will ensure that violators of the Delta State Livestock, Rearing and Marketing Regulation Law 2021, which prohibited open grazing are apprehended and prosecuted in Courts of competent jurisdictions. He gave the assurance on Wednesday in Asaba, while speaking as guest of Orientation Panorama, the Peoples program on Voice of Delta 97.9 FM, and Melody 88.6 FM Warri, hosted by the Head of State Orientation Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe and anchored…