By: Frank David
From: Warri
Ahead of the 2011 general elections, a group identified simply as Delta Democratic Platform, DDP, has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to ensure the provision of a credible voters’ register, even as it demanded that the voice of the Nigerian electorates must be heard in the 2011 polls.
The group which is a grassroots non-partisan democratic organization also charged INEC to evolve an electoral process that would ensure the sanctity of one man, one vote as well as a secured environment and responsible officials that will make for a credible election in the country.
The DDP in a statement signed by its national Chairman, Mr. Edward Omagbemi, Vice, Prophet Paul Okotie and Secretary, Mr. Godwin Iboro respectively, maintained that with all its deficiencies, they have the unshaken belief that democracy is and still remains the best form of government for Nigeria.
The statement further said every vote that is properly cast must count in deciding who wins an election, insisting that every eligible citizen must be reached, sensitized and allowed to register, just as all elected political office holders must be made accountable to both the electorate and the constitution of the country. “It is expedient that more than ever before we must all as committed citizens ensure that INEC midwifes a free, fair and credible election in 2011. And the DDP is willing to partner with other organization towards achieving these laudable objectives for the overall benefit of the country”, the statement noted.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Delta NUJ approves Chapel for LG Info Officers
By: Jolomi Okotie
The Delta State Chapter of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has approved a chapel for professional mass communicators under the payroll of Delta State Local Government Service Commission.
The approval which is sequel to a request by the local government mass communicators under the auspices of Delta State Chapter of National Council of Local Government Information Officers of Nigeria, NACOLGION, was provisionally granted late December 2010.
Feelers reaching Fresh Angle reveals that the formal verification and inauguration of the local government Information Officers chapel will hold this January 2011 at a yet to be fixed venue.
In a reaction to the development, the State President of NACOLGION, Mrs. Joy Mordi expressed delight at the approval and noted that it will go a long way in increasing the professionalism of local government Information Officers. She revealed that the approval of the chapel is a major step towards achieving its goal of having a separate department for local government Information Officers in Delta State.
Fresh Angle gathered that LG Information Officers already registered with other chapels have been directed to forward their data while those yet to register have been told to update all necessary documents.
The Delta State Chapter of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has approved a chapel for professional mass communicators under the payroll of Delta State Local Government Service Commission.
The approval which is sequel to a request by the local government mass communicators under the auspices of Delta State Chapter of National Council of Local Government Information Officers of Nigeria, NACOLGION, was provisionally granted late December 2010.
Feelers reaching Fresh Angle reveals that the formal verification and inauguration of the local government Information Officers chapel will hold this January 2011 at a yet to be fixed venue.
In a reaction to the development, the State President of NACOLGION, Mrs. Joy Mordi expressed delight at the approval and noted that it will go a long way in increasing the professionalism of local government Information Officers. She revealed that the approval of the chapel is a major step towards achieving its goal of having a separate department for local government Information Officers in Delta State.
Fresh Angle gathered that LG Information Officers already registered with other chapels have been directed to forward their data while those yet to register have been told to update all necessary documents.
My emergence marks the death of PDP in Warri South, new ACN Chairman, Ajagba declares
By: Frank David
From: Warri
Newly elected Chairman of Warri South Chapter of Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Mr. Brown Ajagba says his emergence signal the death of Peoples Democratic Party in the three Warri Councils.
Addressing party members after his emergence as the party leader in the council after a keenly contested election at the local government congress of the party, Mr. Ajagbe charged the electorates in Warri South to come out enmass and register in the forthcoming voter registration exercise to enable them cast their votes during the general elections, even as he urged them to ensure that their votes count in the just concluded re-run election.
Mr. Ajagbe while admitting that the task ahead of the party is daunting, charged the elected members to seat up, even as he called for their support and understanding as a house divided against itself cannot stand.
The exercise which was witnessed by INEC officials, State Security Service agents and journalists took place at the Alfred Rewane Hall, Angle Park, Warri.
Other members of the 20 man executive are Emmanuel Oyovwhigho, Secretary, Tony Ogbodu, Publicity Secretary, Jemide Atie, Legal Adviser, Louis Eboh, Youth leader and Hon. Akonte Ewowo, Women Leader.
Chairman of the congress electoral committee, Comrade Amaechi Ogbonna was assisted in the conduct of the election by party leaders like Prince Austin Oribioye and Senior Apostle Yemi Omaghomi to ensure a successful election.
From: Warri
Newly elected Chairman of Warri South Chapter of Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Mr. Brown Ajagba says his emergence signal the death of Peoples Democratic Party in the three Warri Councils.
Addressing party members after his emergence as the party leader in the council after a keenly contested election at the local government congress of the party, Mr. Ajagbe charged the electorates in Warri South to come out enmass and register in the forthcoming voter registration exercise to enable them cast their votes during the general elections, even as he urged them to ensure that their votes count in the just concluded re-run election.
Mr. Ajagbe while admitting that the task ahead of the party is daunting, charged the elected members to seat up, even as he called for their support and understanding as a house divided against itself cannot stand.
The exercise which was witnessed by INEC officials, State Security Service agents and journalists took place at the Alfred Rewane Hall, Angle Park, Warri.
Other members of the 20 man executive are Emmanuel Oyovwhigho, Secretary, Tony Ogbodu, Publicity Secretary, Jemide Atie, Legal Adviser, Louis Eboh, Youth leader and Hon. Akonte Ewowo, Women Leader.
Chairman of the congress electoral committee, Comrade Amaechi Ogbonna was assisted in the conduct of the election by party leaders like Prince Austin Oribioye and Senior Apostle Yemi Omaghomi to ensure a successful election.
Murder of Ex Patani Chair: Group blames it on anti 4th term posture
By: Jolomi Okotie
A group which goes by the name Delta Izon Patriots has attributed the murder of one time Patani local government caretaker community chairman, Paul Atie to his hard stance against fourth term bid by Ijaw legislators at both the National and State Assembly.
In a text message forwarded to Fresh Angle, the group queried the rationale behind politicians seeking power by all means, including taking lives of opponents. The test message reads in part, “Paul Atie, ex-C/M Patani murdered over Delta Izon DTHA/NASS 4th term issue. What is d value of power tainted in blood?”
It would be recalled that the former Patani council boss was murdered in cold blood at about 7.30pm Thursday December 30, 2010 at Total Filling Station near Central Garage in the heart of Ughelli, Delta State.
A group which goes by the name Delta Izon Patriots has attributed the murder of one time Patani local government caretaker community chairman, Paul Atie to his hard stance against fourth term bid by Ijaw legislators at both the National and State Assembly.
In a text message forwarded to Fresh Angle, the group queried the rationale behind politicians seeking power by all means, including taking lives of opponents. The test message reads in part, “Paul Atie, ex-C/M Patani murdered over Delta Izon DTHA/NASS 4th term issue. What is d value of power tainted in blood?”
It would be recalled that the former Patani council boss was murdered in cold blood at about 7.30pm Thursday December 30, 2010 at Total Filling Station near Central Garage in the heart of Ughelli, Delta State.
Strive to have your name in the book of life, Cleric counsels flock
By: Omonigho Matthew
From: Warri
Pastor Nosakharhe Henry Edevbie of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, throne of Grace, Chapel of Joy area have advised Christians to strive for their names to be written in the book of life.
Pastor Edevbie who preached on the topic: the Book of the Lord” drew his text from Psalm 69:28, Isaiah 4:3 and Malachi 3:16. He explained that there is no accidental dropping of names in the Bible since God is the author of the book.
He also pointed out that the spirit of death is looking out for the appointment he had with man. In keeping that appointment, he advised his flock to amend their ways for the year 2011 in order to have their names in the book of life.
He said the only person that can postpone death for the sake of man is God Almighty. He also adds that what will count is how much a man has worked for the Lord. The Christian cleric prayed for his flock to work in order to enjoin the business of God as the New Year gives an opportunity for re-examination of one’s deeds.
From: Warri
Pastor Nosakharhe Henry Edevbie of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, throne of Grace, Chapel of Joy area have advised Christians to strive for their names to be written in the book of life.
Pastor Edevbie who preached on the topic: the Book of the Lord” drew his text from Psalm 69:28, Isaiah 4:3 and Malachi 3:16. He explained that there is no accidental dropping of names in the Bible since God is the author of the book.
He also pointed out that the spirit of death is looking out for the appointment he had with man. In keeping that appointment, he advised his flock to amend their ways for the year 2011 in order to have their names in the book of life.
He said the only person that can postpone death for the sake of man is God Almighty. He also adds that what will count is how much a man has worked for the Lord. The Christian cleric prayed for his flock to work in order to enjoin the business of God as the New Year gives an opportunity for re-examination of one’s deeds.
Tompolo may not last, Cleric declares
By: Omonigho Matthew
From: Warri
The Co-ordinator, Church of God Mission International Inc, Lagos, Rev. Benson German has prophesied that if ex militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo does not stop the worship of idols and serve God, he may not last.
The clergy man who is an ambassador of Ijaw to Lagos state, said Mr. Government Ekpemupolo’s act was an indication that he was on an assignment by the Almighty God. According to him, even without academic and political background, the ex militant leader has been able to draw the attention of the International community to the plight of Niger Delta people, particularly the Ijaw nation.
In his words, “the way Tompolo is going about idolatry, I doubt he may not last”.
The Lagos based preacher who was a guest speaker at the 14th Anniversary celebration of the Ijaw Day of Prayer and Praise/Thanksgiving with the theme “Above Limitation”, organized by the Ijaw Christian forum, Warri, said for the Ijaw people to be above limitations, their memory must replace their past.
Rev. Benson who drew his text from Psalm 138:2, Numbers 13 among other scriptures, said the Ijaw man have reached the level of no limitation as nobody can delete the name of an Ijaw man in the scheme of things in Nigeria. He added that God does not call the qualified but he calls the unqualified and make them qualified for his works, just as he declared that the “Ijaw man will over take this 2011”.
Rev. Benson German advised Ijaw leaders to invest in the education of their children, if they must take over.
Earlier in an address, the Co-ordinator of the Ijaw Christian Forum, Rev. (Dr.) Godwin Soraye (JP) called on youths to rise up and pursue a noble course, noting that the present era is that of pen and brain.
Rev. Soraye who stated that the Ijaw nation has all it takes to acquire and aspire to be the best, called on the Ijaw people to lay down their “arms, instruments of mediocrity, violence and destruction” and give Dr. Goodluck Jonathan a chance to deliver his promises to Nigeria. He advised all eligible voters to register and vote enmass in the forth coming voters’ registration exercise.
For his part, the Grand Patron of the Ijaw Christian Forum, Rev. (Dr.) I.C. Tola charged the Ijaw nation to partner with God Almighty as it is only then that they can fully utilize their resources as well as God given talents.
Rev. (Dr.) I.C. Tola, who disclosed that all ministers who have contributed to the Ijaw Christian Forum since its inception will be given prices next year, prayed that God should touch all Ijaw political leaders in order for them to serve God.
High points of the events were a special thanksgiving service by the Ijaw Christian Forum and the unveiling of a sticker titled: I am above limitation by Rev. (Dr.) Godwin Soraye (JP).
The event which held at BB hotels in Warri was attended by Chief Tunde Smooth, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo, Justice Roseline Bozimo (Rtd) Senator James Manager, Ebikeme Clark, representative of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, Top government functionaries, HRH G.O. Tiemo, Agadagba of Egbema kingdom, HRM. Elder Capt. Joseph .I. Timiyan (JP) Torububou II, the Ibenanaowei of Ogulagha kingdom and HRM Pere of Ekeremor kingdom.
From: Warri
The Co-ordinator, Church of God Mission International Inc, Lagos, Rev. Benson German has prophesied that if ex militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo does not stop the worship of idols and serve God, he may not last.
The clergy man who is an ambassador of Ijaw to Lagos state, said Mr. Government Ekpemupolo’s act was an indication that he was on an assignment by the Almighty God. According to him, even without academic and political background, the ex militant leader has been able to draw the attention of the International community to the plight of Niger Delta people, particularly the Ijaw nation.
In his words, “the way Tompolo is going about idolatry, I doubt he may not last”.
The Lagos based preacher who was a guest speaker at the 14th Anniversary celebration of the Ijaw Day of Prayer and Praise/Thanksgiving with the theme “Above Limitation”, organized by the Ijaw Christian forum, Warri, said for the Ijaw people to be above limitations, their memory must replace their past.
Rev. Benson who drew his text from Psalm 138:2, Numbers 13 among other scriptures, said the Ijaw man have reached the level of no limitation as nobody can delete the name of an Ijaw man in the scheme of things in Nigeria. He added that God does not call the qualified but he calls the unqualified and make them qualified for his works, just as he declared that the “Ijaw man will over take this 2011”.
Rev. Benson German advised Ijaw leaders to invest in the education of their children, if they must take over.
Earlier in an address, the Co-ordinator of the Ijaw Christian Forum, Rev. (Dr.) Godwin Soraye (JP) called on youths to rise up and pursue a noble course, noting that the present era is that of pen and brain.
Rev. Soraye who stated that the Ijaw nation has all it takes to acquire and aspire to be the best, called on the Ijaw people to lay down their “arms, instruments of mediocrity, violence and destruction” and give Dr. Goodluck Jonathan a chance to deliver his promises to Nigeria. He advised all eligible voters to register and vote enmass in the forth coming voters’ registration exercise.
For his part, the Grand Patron of the Ijaw Christian Forum, Rev. (Dr.) I.C. Tola charged the Ijaw nation to partner with God Almighty as it is only then that they can fully utilize their resources as well as God given talents.
Rev. (Dr.) I.C. Tola, who disclosed that all ministers who have contributed to the Ijaw Christian Forum since its inception will be given prices next year, prayed that God should touch all Ijaw political leaders in order for them to serve God.
High points of the events were a special thanksgiving service by the Ijaw Christian Forum and the unveiling of a sticker titled: I am above limitation by Rev. (Dr.) Godwin Soraye (JP).
The event which held at BB hotels in Warri was attended by Chief Tunde Smooth, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo, Justice Roseline Bozimo (Rtd) Senator James Manager, Ebikeme Clark, representative of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, Top government functionaries, HRH G.O. Tiemo, Agadagba of Egbema kingdom, HRM. Elder Capt. Joseph .I. Timiyan (JP) Torububou II, the Ibenanaowei of Ogulagha kingdom and HRM Pere of Ekeremor kingdom.
Lakeland School celebrates decade of excellence • Honours long term staff
Lakeland School Ogunu, Warri on Thursday December 16, 2010 celebrated a decade of academic excellence in her journey towards building a “total child” at the school premises.
Long term staff that started with the school from inception were honoured at the occasion for their unrelenting dedication and hard work.
Our Industrial Attaché reports that highpoint of the ceremony was the presentation of a brand new kia picanto car as the star prize after a lucky dip was conducted. Mrs. Okeke Ngozi, (middle) Head teacher of the Nursery section, who had earlier won a freezer in a separate draw, also won the star prize.
Responding after the presentation, Mrs. Okeke Ngozi thanked the school Proprietress, Mrs. A. Osarumwense and urged her to continue her good works, even as she encouraged her colleagues to be dedicated and hard working, noting that “the sky should not be their limit”.
Other long term staff at the occasion walked away with prizes ranging from LCD TV, Home Theatre and Freezers. Every staff was a winner as each went home with a gift.
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