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COMRADE SHERIFF MULADE URGES PEACE IN DELTA STATE, SAYS NO OPEN TICKET FOR CRISES BEYOND 2031 Comrade Mulade Sheriff, a renowned peace and development advocate, has appealed to the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo ethnic groups in Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State to embrace peace and refrain from acts that could lead to conflict or violence. Comrade Mulade made the appeal while addressing stakeholders during this year international day of peace celebration with the theme Act Now For A Peaceful World, at the Africa for Peace Games Village, in OGOLO community near Osubi Airport, Okpe local government area of Delta State. Comrade Mulade who is the Ibe-Serimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in WARRI South West local government area of Delta State, urged the ethnic groups to promote peaceful coexistence and avoid divisive tendencies. He emphasized that there is no open ticket for crises beyond 2031 in Warri Federal Constituency, stressing the need for permanent peace to attract investors and dev...

 

 

CALL FOR PEACE IN WARRI: MULADE URGES GOVERNOR OBOREVWORI TO ACT Warri- Renowned peace advocate Comrade Sheriff Mulade who is the National Coordinator of the Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice CEPEJ has called on Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to intervene in the growing tension among Urhobo, Itsekiri, and Ijaw ethnic groups in Warri Federal Constituency.  The tension, sparked by recent ward delineation exercises and the alleged removal of coronation anniversary banners, threatens to escalate into a full-blown crisis. Comrade Mulade urged Governor Oborevwori to initiate a dialogue to foster peace and unity in Warri Area. He emphasized the need for swift action to prevent crisis. He charged security agencies to be professional and impartial, warning against allowing themselves to be used for selfish interests. Comrade Mulade advised traditional rulers to call their subjects to order and promote peace over violence. He equally cautioned youths in Warri agai...

 

 NUJ DBS WARRI CHAPEL TO ORGANIZE ANNUAL PEACE WALK ON SATURDAY SEPT. 20TH 2025 TO MARK INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE Warri- The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Delta Broadcasting Services (DBS) Warri Chapel is set to host its Annual Peace Walk on Saturday September 20th 2025 to commemorate this year's international day of peace. A statement by the Chairman NUJ DBS Warri Chapel Peace Walk Committee, Comrade Harry Awosu and Secretary Comrade John Obasedje indicated that the event which is in Partnership with Shedrack Agediga Foundation, Tantita Security Services Nig Ltd, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), OMO Foundation and Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ,  Delta State Chapter will hold on Saturday September 20th, 2025, at the DBS Warri Edjeba Premises along NPA Expressway Warri. The statement adds that the Peace Walk which will see participants walking through major routes in Warri and its environs spreading the message of peaceful coexistence ...

SURPRISE BIRTHDAY : ALEGBO SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND STAFF CELEBRATE PRINCIPAL CHIEF MRS. EGUKAWHORE IN A GRANDSTYLE Effurun - Staff and Students of Alegbo Secondary School in Effurun, Uvwie local government area of Delta State, on Wednesday celebrated the birthday of their principal, Chief Mrs. Rachel Eseoghene Egukawhore, in a surprise party organized by them. The event was filled with joy and music as students and staff sang birthday songs and danced to the office of the birthday celebrant. The staff and students planned surprise birthday party for their principal, was to showcase their appreciation and love for her leadership. The elated birthday celebrant Chief Mrs. Egukawhore who was filled with joy, expressed gratitude to the students and staff for the surprise party, emphasizing that celebration should be a part of their lives. She counseled the students to shun Social Vices and avoid negative influences and behaviors that could hinder their growth as well as prioritize the...

 

The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), Delta State Chapter, has reopened its renovated State Secretariat in Uvwie Local Government Area and held an executive meeting which climaxed with a vote of confidence on key state leaders. At the meeting on Tuesday, members of the association passed a vote of confidence on Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, and the Management of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), citing their unwavering support for host communities. Welcoming members back to the Secretariat, the State Chairman, Comrade Sunny Enujeke, said the extensive remodelling was designed to optimise the working environment and meet the rising demands of oil-bearing communities in the state. He attributed the renovation and other initiatives of his administration to the partnership and support of the state government and DESOPADEC, stressing that the gesture had silenced...

 

 THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE: ACTIVIST COMRADE SHERIFF MULADE URGES FOCUS ON NIGER DELTA INFRASTRUCTURE A prominent peace, environmental, and justice advocate in Delta State, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has called on the Federal Government to prioritize infrastructure development in the Niger Delta region.  His appeal comes on the heels of the government's plan to upgrade the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State with a N3.8 trillion allocation. Comrade Mulade, a Prominent Chief in the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, of Warri South West local government area, Delta State highlighted the neglect of the Niger Delta region, where oil and gas exploration and exploitation activities have had devastating environmental and economic impacts.  He emphasized the need for landmark projects in the region, such as the Warri-Gbaramatu-Escravos Bridge and the Forcados-Ogulagha Bridge, to open up the area to infrastructural and economic development. Comrade Mulade expressed concern that while the T...

 FUEL SCARCITY LOOMS AS NUPENG THREATENS NATIONWIDE STRIKE Warri- A potential fuel scarcity crisis is brewing in Nigeria as the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has threatened to go on strike on Monday, September 8, 2025.  The strike is in response to the management of Dangote Refinery's refusal to allow its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tanker drivers to belong to a trade union. At an emergence meeting held at PTD Warri Zonal Officer, with leadership of all units in NUPENG, IPMAN among other stakeholders unanimously resolved to down tool on Monday September 8th 2025 if nothing is been done to resolve the dispute. Speaking to newsmen, in a protest the NUPENG Zonal Chairman, Comrade Innocent Iyere and the PTD Warri Zonal Chairman, Comrade Vincent Odjegba both said that the dispute centers on Dangote Refinery's plan to deploy thousands of CNG-powered trucks for direct fuel distribution across the country.  They noted that the Dangote refinery lead...