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 BARRISTER KINGSLEY OTUARO SAYS THE DEMISE OF EVANGELIST S Y MAMAMU IS A GREAT LOSS By Joshua Okpanefe The State Deputy Governor,Deacon Kingsley Otuaro says the death of renowned Ijaw leader, Chief S.Y Mamamu was a great loss to the Ijaw nation, Niger Delta and the country at large. Deacon Otuaro stated this during a condolence visit to the Mamamu family in Warri. Deacon Otuaro said the news of the death of Chief S.Y Mamamu came to him as a rude shock. He described late Evangelist S Y Mamamu as  a good man whose legacies would remain indelible. Describing late Evangelist S Y Mamamu as a vocal voice for the development of the Niger Delta, the State Deputy Governor noted that Chief  S.Y Mamamu lived a life of service to God, his family and humanity. He prayed God to grant his family and those he left behind the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss. Responding the Chairman of the People's Democratic Party PDP in Warri South West local government area, Chief Favour Izuoku...

 

 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE: CEPEJ DECORATES OLU OF WARRI AS PATRON   The Center for Peace and Environmental Justice CEPEJ on Tuesday decorated the Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III as its patron to mark this year’s International Day of Peace. The Country Director of CEPEJ, Comrade Sheriff Mulade said that the Itsekiri monarch was chosen as patron of the foundation because he promised to promote peace during his coronation ceremony.   Comrade Mulade said that the coronation speech of the Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse the third made the foundation to make him its patron adding that CEPEJ strongly recognized the role of traditional rulers in preaching peace to their subjects. He disclosed that he periodically organised peace football tournaments between the Ijaws and Itsekiris as part of efforts to curb youth restiveness in the society. The CEPEJ Country Director congratulated the Olu for ascending the exalted throne of his forefathers. Speaking in a similar vein, the CEPEJ C...

 CONDOLENCE VISIT: MEMBERS OF WARRI SOUTH WEST POLITICAL ALLIANCE COMMISERATES WITH CHIEF DAVID PERE OVER THE DEMISED OF HIS MOTHER. Warri- The Bendel Estate residence of the former Chairman of Warri South West Local Government Chief David Pere on Saturday received sympathizers of the Warri South West Political Alliance Members who came to commiserates with him over the passage of his mother Mama Eperede Pere. The Deputy Coordinator of Warri South West Political Alliance Mr Newman Ekpo led the delegation on the condolence visit. Mr Newman Ekpo told the Pete's family that as a body they decided to visit them as they mourn the passage of their mother. Mr Newman Ekpo noted that Mama Pere who departed the earth to meet her Creator was a mother to all. He prayed God to grant  the Pere family the fortitude to bear the lost of their mother and also be grateful to God that their mother lived a good life. Responding, Chief David Pere thanked members of the Warri South West Political Al...

 

 

 CONDOLENCE VISIT TO EVANGELIST S Y MAMAMU'S WARRI RESIDENCE.... ......DELTA STATE CHAPTER OF IZON IBE WELDERS AND FITTERS ASSOCIATION COMMISERATES WITH THE MAMAMU'S FAMILY. Warri- The Warri residence of elderstatesman and prominent Ijaw leader, late Evangelist Samson Youkore Mamamu who passed on  Friday 10th September 2021, has continued to play host to persons and groups of various calibres both from within and across the state, who come to sympathize with his family following the demise of their Patriarch. Bladenews24  correspondent reports that amongst the recent visitors were the Delta State Chapter of the Izon Ibe Welders and Fitters Association led by its Chairman, Chief George Timiyan. Chief George Timiyan who spoke on behalf of the Izon Ibe Welders and Fitters Association paid glowing tributes to the late foremost Ijaw leader Evangelist S Y Mamamu. . Chief Timiyan said that the news of the demise of Evangelist S Y Mamamu came to them as a shock and prayed God to ...

 

EDUCATION: PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS OPEN FOR FIRST TERM ACADEMIC SESSION Primary and Secondary Schools in Delta State reopened for a new academic session Monday. Despite the downpour that lasted for an hour,teachers and few learners and students came to school on first day of resumption.  Education  Correspondent Joelson Esiete reports that delay in the release of promotion examination results by the education ministry appears to be a source of concern to both parents and school authorities  The downpour Monday morning as the schools reopened for another academic session did not prevent teachers and their learners and students from coming to school.  Though a large population of the students especially from the public schools were yet to access the schools. At Okugbe primary school, Ekpan, many of the teachers were in school.  Only few learners had accessed the schools as at the time of this report. Parents were also in the primary school to collect the result...

EVANGELIST (DR) SAMSON YOUKERE MAMAMU'S PASSAGE...The... .....OGBE IJOH WARRI TRADITIONAL COUNCIL MOURNS  Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Traditional Council in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, has announced the death of one of its leaders and clergyman, Evangelist Samson Youkere Mamamu. A statement Signed by Chairman Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Traditional Council, Chief John Ajemitolu says Evangelist Mamamu was a prominent Chief in Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom who distinguished himself in service of God and humanity passed on in the early hours of Friday, 10th September,2021.  It explained that, the late Evangelist was the founder of God's Ministry International Incorporated a Church domiciled in new Ogbe-Ijoh Salvation City. It adds that, Evangist Mamamu was the Toru-Ibediwei of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri traditional council and a former Regent of the Kingdom. It also says Evangelist was a three times Chairman of Ijaw National Congress (INC) of Western Zone and member of the Presidential Reconci...

 SIR EDEJEGHWRO JOINS GOVERNORSHIP RACE. Two time Commissioner in Delta State, Sir Bright Edejeghwro has bowed to pressure as he signified his interest to fly the flag of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State gubernatorial election come 2023. Sir Edejeghwro a former Councillor and Transition Committee Chairman of Uvwie LGA  made his intention known when hundreds of youths from the twenty-five Local Government Areas of the State paid him a visit to appeal to him to run for the Governorship Seat of the State. The former Commissioner for Science and Technology, Sir Bright Edejeghwro commended the youths for their support for him noting that, several prominent Deltans and groups had called on him to run for the Governorship Seat of the state on 2023. He noted that, after a wide consultation and serious prayers, he has decided to run for the Governorship position of the state in 2023. Sir Edejeghwro said he has garnered a lot of experience from the various positions he ...

 

 

 

 

BAD ROADS IN URBAN WARRI: MOTORISTS APPEAL FOR QUICK REHABILITATION Warri- Motorists and other road users in Warri and its environs have appealed to the state government and Warri South Council to rehabilitate bad portions of roads in the commercial nerve center of the state to alleviate their sufferings. Correspondent Omonigho Edaah reports that the state of the roads at Ibo Market by Okere Junction, Okumagba Estate axis and Bowen Avenue all in Warri South Local Governmnet Area are currently begging for urgent attention especially with the increased rainfall.  Vehicles and tricycles popularly called keke were seen trying to avoid bad spots thereby causing traffic jam. Speaking to newsmen on the state of the roads, some vehicle and tricycle owners said that the bad spots on most of the roads have continued to cause pain and loss of man hour with its attendant cost implications on damaged cars and tricycles. Motorists and Keke operators who acknowledged the scorecard of Governor Ife...

DELTA CP VISITS NBTC; EMPHASIZES THE POLICE FORCE READINESS TO COMBAT CRIME IN THE STATE Udu- Delta State Commissioner of Police, Mr Ari Mohammed has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Police Force in the state to get rid of crime and social vices in the state. Mr Mohammed stated this on Friday when he led his team to the premises of Niger Benue Transport Company NBTC limited in Ovwian in Udu local government area on a familiarization visit to the company. Correspondent Omonigho Edaah reports that the Chairman, Board of Directors NBTC Olorogun Moses Taiga pledged the readiness of the company to support the Police force in its operations. Mr Mohammed in his speech said that since he mounted the saddle as Commissioner for Police in the state, the rate of crime has reduced adding that the Nigerian Police need the support of critical stakeholders and members of the public in ensuring a crime free society. He however sounded a message of warning to criminals in the state to refrain f...

 

 

 

 

 *NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE.*  This is to inform and appeal to the general public especially contractors and company owners in our community and elsewhere that, Okerekoko Federated Welder and Fitters Association is able and capable to carry out any of your construction job without welders or fitters from outside. We have qualified welders, fitters and grinders that will give you the best you can think of in the welding industry, so please  rely on us in delivering jobs to the satisfaction of your Client. We want to use this medium to appreciate and thank Mr Andrew Ekpebide (AKA OYEKE), Hon Akpodikumo Oturubo and Chief Micheal Jonny for believing in us to carry out their Jobs in a swift, safety and peaceful manner by our in-house community welders, fitters and grinders whom are their brothers and sisters in the field of operation. Okerenkoko Federated welders Association is well organized to control her members in making sure there is peace during and after your job. Any fabric...