Month: November 2020

Police Brutality: CRC Faults Panel Of Inquiry Sitting In Warri

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By Politicsgovernance.com   The Delta State Judicial Panel of Inquiry set up to investigate police brutality in Warri has come under criticism for not allowing victims to express themselves in confidence. The panel chaired by retired Justice Celestina Ogisi, it was alleged had subjected victims to come with lawyers for their testimonies and experiences before the panel. Addressing newsmen at the day two of the sitting after 13 cases were attended to, the Delta state chairman of the Civil Rights Council, Comr Agbubi Emmanuel said, “I want to commend the…

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Fresh Crisis Looms In Evwreni As Suspected Loyalists Of Fmr Lawmaker Destroy Jesus Christ Statue

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By Politicsgovernance.com   Suspected loyalists of a former Delta State House of Assembly lawmaker in Evwreni community in Ughelli North Local Government Area on Wednesday night allegedly destroyed the statue of Jesus Christ at the entrance of the community while coming from the birthday ceremony of the lawmaker’s wife. The rampaging youths suspected to be members of the disbanded vigilante also destroyed other peoples marriage and burial banners at the junction and other junctions along the main road of the community up to the community secondary school leaving that of…

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Bayelsa Deputy Gov Urges FG TO Give Attention To  Oil Producing Communities In Niger Delta

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By Elizabeth Vincent-Yenagoa The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa state, Sen Lawrence Eghrwudjakpor has urged the federal government and oil companies to pay the desired attention to oil producing states and communities through effective planning and implementation of sustainable and standard hydrocarbon policies to optimize oil and gas in the country. Senator Ewhrudjakpo made this state while declaring open the technical session of the 5th National Council on Hydrocarbons at the Dappa Biriye Conference Centre in Yenagoa. According to him, “The ministry of petroleum resources was created with a mandate to…

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Interview: Why Ughelli Monarch Should Be Recognized Just Like The Oba Of Benin And Olu Of Warri-Olorogun Akpofure

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Olorogun Peter Tobore Akpofure is the Otota of the Great Ughelli Kingdom, In this interview with our Correspondent, OMOGHENE BENEDICT , he bare his mind on why Ughelli Monarch should be recognized just like the Oba of Benin and Olu of Warri. He spoke on how Ughelli Kingdom is been marginalized by Oil companies in the area, the state and federal governments. Excerpt: How has it been performing as your duties as the Otota of Ughelli Kingdom? Traditionally, I assist the King in duties that are assigned to me periodically and…

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One killed, Another Injured In A Suspected Reprisal Cult Attack In Delta

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By Politicsgovernance.com   Despite several peace accord being signed by heads and leaders of warring groups, one person simply identified as Ejiro Uruh has been shot dead and another shot by yet to be unidentified persons suspected to be assassins in Ughelli metropolis, Ughelli North local Government Area of Delta State. The deceased was shot dead at Akpofure street, Ughelli last Saturday by unknown gunmen it was gathered by the Politicsgovernance.com. It was also learned that one Ogbalor Samuel was attacked by unknown persons at Utoro street in Otovwodo and…

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Nigerian Artiste, Shuun Bebe Marries His Sweet Heart In Delta

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Nigerian rising artiste, Kesiena Okpan  Emesevwobue popularly known as Shuun Bebe at the weekend in Agbarho Ughelli North local government area of Delta state got married to his sweet heart, former Miss Elizabeth Elo Aforkeze traditionally in a fun fare event. In a gyrating atmosphere, the couple will hold their white wedding by December 19, 2020 at the Oil City of Warri. While pleading with his fan, Shuun Brewing his verified facebook page said, “God Bless Y’all For The Love And Support….You Guys Really Made Me A Proud & Happy…

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Estimated Billing: CRC Calls For The Scraping Of NERC

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By Politicsgovernance.com A Civil Society Organisation, Civil Rights Council (CRC), has urged the federal government to scrap the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, (NERC) over its continuous failure to execute it’s core mandate of establishment. CRC in a statement by its Delta State Chairman, Comrade Agbubi Emmanuel accused the commission of conniving with electricity distribution companies, Discos, to rob Nigerians through estimated billing system. He maintained that NERC has failed in its mandate by allowing Discos to issue high and unregulated estimate bills to Nigerians, resulting from their deliberate refusal to…

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Tribute To Prof. Obiaya: Good Night To A Wonderful Friend And A Fine Gentleman

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    By Alaowei Broderick Bozimo   I was completely devastated  by the sad news of the demise  of my wonderful friend, former colleague and a complete gentleman, Prof Mathias Owelleamaka Obiaya who was born on july 19th, 1932 and joined his ancestors on September 3rd, 2020. Putting this tribute together is a hard one for me because I have lost a long time friend. Fighting back the tears is not an easy one for a man of my age. But this tribute, I must write for a great man…

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Transformer Theft: Isoko Group Demands Arrest And Prosecution Of Alleged Culprits

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By Kelvin Ohoror   A group, Concerned Irri indigenes in Diaspora has urged the security agents to fish out, arrest and prosecute those responsible for the alleged stealing of a mini step-down transformer mounted at Irri  community by Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. In a statement issued by all Branches chairmen of the community led by Mr. Eniye Isaac Ogbe, It called on security agents to arrest Mr. Lucky Obuwaye and Chief Duke Coast for suspected role played by the duo.…

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Delta Youths Want Heritage License Revoked By FG

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By Young Erhiurhoro, Aggrieved youths from oil producing communities hosting the OML 30 oil field in Delta State have asked the Federal Government to revoke the Oil Mining Licence (OML) issued to Heritage Oil Services Ltd. The youths who spoke to our correspondent at their various communities placed their grievances on the negligence of the oil company to meet up with the demands and needs of their various communities. Speaking to our reporter at Uwheru community, a youth leader who sought anonymity said, “All we are saying is that, we…

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