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Attack on Omo-Agege: Community leader calls for IGP investigation By Jon Egie The Inspector General of Police, Baba Usman Alkali has been called to investigate the circumstances that led to the attack on the Deputy Senate President and Governorship candidate of the APC in Delta State, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, by the former youth chairman of Iwhreko community in Ughelli North LGA on November 28, 2022; and the series of happenings thereafter. The call was made by the President General of Iwhreko community, Pa Sunday Onabedje during a press briefing, yesterday, Tuesday, January 3, in Ughelli. He also called on sons and daughters of Iwhreko community in the Diaspora and other stakeholders to respond to the clarion call for rescue of the Community from sponsored terrorist activities of the former youth chairman and his cliques. He recalled that on November 28, 2022 the former youth chairman of the Community, Augustine Okirhieri illegally used the community bus to restrict the free movement of the entourage of the Deputy President of Senate and Governorship candidate of the APC in Delta State, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege who was in the community for consultation with OAIC block of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, at St Lazarus Christ Church, Ughelli and attacked a DSS Officer who tried to clear the blockade. "When I got news of the attack on Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and that Iwhreko community bus was impounded and Ovedje Enakaye, the youth treasurer was arrested by the police, the leadership of the Community including myself, the eldest man and Secretary to the elders' council signed a letter of suspension and disclaimer, disassociating Iwhreko community from the Augustine Okirhieri's act of terrorism." The PG said. But in a swift reaction, powerful forces with whom the Community under his leadership has been having running legal battles over their vested interests in the economic resources of the Community over the years, "queried why we suspended Augustine Okirhier

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Delta retirees protest in Asaba as Okowa gallivants in Osun State as VP hopeful By Jon Egie While Governor Okowa along with the presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar were in Osun State for a mega rally of the party in support of Adeleke's election as governor of that State, retirees from public primary schools in Delta State staged a protest demanding the payment of their gratuities. The protest which held today in Asaba featured teachers who retired after 35 years of meritorious service to the state and were yet to be paid their gratuities seven years on the line. Speaking on behalf of the retirees, their leader, Chief Mrs Ejieh C.E said in spite of repeated promises made during meetings with a delegation of the State government, Gov Okowa bluntly refused to honour his words and have left the retirees in the cold, choosing to pursue a Vice President of Nigeria ambition. She lamented that in the face of public outcry to the governor to demonstrate a humane sense of leadership on the matter, nothing tangible had been done even when it was clear that the resources to reduce the burden of debt owed the retirees were available to the State Government. The retirees are owed over 54 billion naira as the state government just concluded payment of 2014 class of retirees . She pleaded with the state government to declare a state of emergency in the public primary schools retirees gratuities payment matter and also ensure that the over 5.9 billion naira owed by some local councils in the state are duely remitted to the Bureau of local government that is in charge of the payment. The protest which lasted for hours led to gridlock of vehicular movement along Anwai Road, Asaba where the Govt House is situated. The road was completely blocked by the retirees who sat on the road demanding to see the governor face to face to explain why he derelicted on his statutory obligation to pay their gratuities. The Chief of Staff to the governor, Mr Festus Ovie Agas, i

Edo Community cry for help over alleged ill conduct of Enogie By Kingsley Abavo, Benin The people of Uselu N' Ahor Village, Uhunmwode Local Government Area, Edo State have cried out over what they termed: abandonment and high-handedness by their Enogie (Duke), HRH Osaro Omoregie. They lament, since his installation as Enogie, the Village has not known peace. Adding, he seldom lives amongst his people and only comes around when there is money for him to collect. Immediately after, he disappears till further notice. Finding the slightest opportunity, he enjoys causing unrest in the Village as he often derives joy from frequent arrest of the youths with the Police, on trumped up allegations. The latest; being arrest of several youths of the Village on Monday, 4 July, 2022 with Police from Abuja. According to the people, Enogie Omoregie alleged, that they were responsible for the recent shooting to death of four natives of the Village and others wounded. On the day, he invaded the Village with the Police who were said to had come in four loaded Hilux van and fully armed in a commando style, allegedly after shooting indiscriminately, they tear gassed an on going meeting of the elders with the youths and women, chasing everyone in sight. Since the arrest, the Enogie has refused to come to the Village even when the elders and everyone have appealed to him, for an enlarged meeting to finding the way forward. The shooting to death of the youths was said to have occurred at the Kara Market along the Benin by-pass express way, about four months ago by unknown gun men. Also, the Okaighele (headship of the youths) of the Village Mike Enotionmwan was some time last year shot at the same Kara Market, by unknown gun men including one of his boys, who unfortunately lost his life. He narrowly survived death and yet to fully recover from the devastating impact, as he is still under going medical treatment. Up till date, the Police has not been able to identify nor arr

Orhionmwon N' saibo deity: Evbuarhue Village excites Benin Monarch By Kingsley Abavo, Benin The Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Omo N' Oba N' Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, since ascending the throne has aggressively championed the rejuvenation, preservation and promotion of the rich cultural heritage of the Kingdom, not only for the present but generations yet unborn. The Monarch also as an astute advocate of peace, has always enjoined communities in the kingdom to get involved in activities that would help promote bonding, unity and peace amongst the people. Hence he had always expressed concern that instead of the people to engage in wrestling, forklores, dances and other important activities like obtained in the days of yore; that would bring them together as one, they engage in unnecessary bickering that tear them apart. However, in the face of the Monarch's concern, the people of Evbuarhue in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State have decided to be good example for emulation, by other Villages in the Kingdom. They demonstrated that the people could also go to the Palace of the Oba not only with issues for him to resolve; but to entertain and make him happy as the royal father he truly is, and custodian of the culture and tradition of the Kingdom. Recently, the people of Evbuarhue led by Mrs. Ekinadose Ehibor were in the Palace of the Oba, to entertain him with the traditional religion dance of the deity: Orhionmwon N' saibo. Orhionmwon N' saibo is a river goddess deity in Benin Kingdom and Mrs. Ekinadose Ehibor is the Ohen (Priestess). Before the very revered Monarch and his Chiefs, the people in their dexterity danced heartily to his delight in re - enactment of the days of old. After the eye popping performance of the female folks, in curiosity and hunger for more, the Monarch asked the male elders and young men amongst them to come on stage too. Behold, to his satisfaction and everyone present, they did not disappoint as the

Ekasa people send SOS to Oba of Benin, security agencies over Ekowe incursion and threat to life By Kingsley Abavo, Benin The great Oba of Benin kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Omo N' Oba N' Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has always made it categorically clear to the people and the various villages in the kingdom to embrace peace, so that there will be meaningful development in the land. He also emphasized the need for the villages in the kingdom to go back to the days of old when they had inter-village relationship, traditional competitions organized; the elders telling the people stories in the village square, inter village cultural dance and other activities that bond the people and promote peaceful coexistence between the villages in the kingdom. The great Oba in his wisdom ensure the people are given the opportunities to present their complaints bothering on hereditary, land and boundary dispute brought before the Palace. The Oba graciously sit on the throne to resolve the various disputes before him; and most villages that were hitherto ridden with communal crises and other related issues, are now enjoying peaceful coexistence with their neighbours; leading to the much desired development. However, with all the Oba's efforts to ensure the various villages coexist peacefully, there still exist some pockets of communal crisis in some of them. A point in case; is the land tussle between the people of Ekasa Village and Ekowe in Ovia North East Area of the State. For the records, Pa. Anthony Egharevba the acting Odionwere (Head of the elders Council) of Ekasa Village narrated their ordeal. Ekasa village came into being during the reign of Oba Overamwen N' Ogbaisi, and has common boundary with Ekobodowa, Abumwenre and Ogunwenyi Villages respectively; and on the Western side, is Okhuo River. He said they have had many edionwere in Ekasa and each one spent no less than 35 years in charge of the village. The last one was Pa. Ewere who spent over 33 years

Boundary dispute: Court rules in favour of Isibor-Ewuare Village * Awards N20m against defendants By Kingsley Abavo, Benin AN Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City, has awarded the sum of twenty Million Naira (N20,000,000.00) as general and exemplary damages against Iguotor Village in a suit brought before the court by the people of Isibor-Ewuare Village and others in Egor Local Government Area of the State. The Court presided over by Honourable Justice J.O. Okeaya-Inneh in Suit No: B/44os/2018 also amongst other declarations; affirmed that the boundary between Iguotor Village and Isibor-Ewuare Village is 200ft towards Evbuotubu Community from the Nim Tree (Ikhimwin) in front of Iguotor Oguedion (Ancestral Shrine) by virtue of approved recommendations by the panel of Chiefs to the Benin Monarch. The Claimants: Pa. Edigin Evbonaye, Pa. Fred Igiebor and Pa.Osaro Igbinoba Igbinavbiere (then Odionwere of Isibor-Ewuare) and others through an Amended Originating Summons filed on November 18, 2018 demanded amongst others; whether the boundary between Iguotor and Evbuotubu (area now known as Isibor-Ewuare Village) as decided by the Oba of Benin, is not 200ft measurement from the Nim Tree in front of the Oguedion of Iguotor as approved by the Oba. The Claimants also demanded to know from the Court whether all the farms, building and land area on the side of Evbuotubu of the boundary which include the Ago-Isibor (now Isibor-Ewuare Village) and Esasoyen do not form part or constitute part of the recommendations approved by the Oba of Benin. They, however, sought amongst others that if their questions are in the affirmative, a declaration that entry into their Community land by the defendants beyond the traditionally recognised boundary between the two Communities is not trespassory and actionable? The people also seek for an order of perpetual injunction restraining Iguotor, their agents, servants, successors in title, and / or privies from further encroaching b

ASUU strike: Day II of Students protest in Benin By Kingsley Abavo, Benin Thursday, 5 May, 2022 marked the day 2 of University students protest of the lingering Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Strike in Benin-City, Edo State Capital. The students began the protest on Wednesday, 4 May, 2022 seizing the City Centre; King's Square (Ring road) and major roads, for better part of the day. There was increase of security operatives monitoring the protest, as heavy traffic congestion hold on all the link roads, with motorists trying to find alternative routes. Nigeria has 49 Federal Universities, 54 owned by State Governments and 109 private ones. But only the Federal Universities are on strike as some of the major demands by ASUU do not affect the State owned and private Universities. For example; the issues of revitalisation fund and the controversial Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System, (IPPIS), are peculiar to only the Federal Universities. While the issue of inadequate funding of the education sector cuts across all public Universities, like the demand for better salaries and other conditions of service. However, the Federal and States' Universities are affected by proliferation, as some State Governments, for instance; Abia and Delta struggling with the challenge of funding one University, are creating more. The ASUU accuses the Government of poor commitment to the payment of Earned Academic Allowance (EAA); the continued use of the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System and refusal to adopt the Universities Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS), among others. According to ASUU, Benin Zone coordinator, Fred Esumeh the Union wants the Federal Government to honour the terms of the Memorandum of Action it signed with the body on the 22 December, 2020. “Resolution of the outstanding issues of the deployment of the University Transparency Accountability Solution (UTAS), and the signing and implementation of the draft

ASUU Strike: No school, no election Students threaten By Kingsley Abavo, Benin University students who are on forced holiday courtesy of the lingering Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Strike, have issued: 'No school, no election' threat to the Federal Government. They issued the threat in a protest on Wednesday, 4 May, 2022 in Benin-City, Edo State Capital. For better hours of the day, under the close watch of security operatives; students majorly from the University of Benin, and the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma seized the City Centre: King's Square (Ring road) chanting different songs of revolution; protesting the seeming non challant posture of Government to their plight. They said; students are not taking side with any of the feuding parties: ASUU and Federal Government, rather, all they want is the reopening of the schools to enable them continue their studies; else, there will be no election in the country. They criticized Government for being so committed to the preparation for another election to enable politicians grab power; whereas, students are left to rot at home without addressing issues raised by the ASUU. Hence, the nation would witness unprecedented disruption of the elections if the prevailing situation is not urgently reversed, they threatened. "They are busy buying nomination form for N100m, a sum which could help to a large extent in addressing what ASUU is asking. "These politicians have sent their children abroad to school, and the children of the talakawas are left at home to be continually fed with eba and egusi soup by parents; what do you expect? "In the next few days if the Federal Government fails to do something worthwhile, what happened during the EndSars protest will be a tip of the iceberg," one of the protesting students said. The President, Students Union Government (SUG) UNIBEN, Forster Amadin also spoke with Journalists. "The reason we are here, is to register our displeasure about the on going ASUU s

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Delta retirees protest delayed payment of their gratuities yesterday.

APC Chieftain rejects Omo-Agege Christmas Gift. * Bring it back, Omo-Agege aide responds By Jon Egie A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ethiope East LGA, Chief Ufuoma Deniran has rejected an Xmas bag of rice gift from the Deputy President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. The bag of rice which was delivered to the residence of Chief Ufuoma Deniran by the Ethiope East LGA Secretary of the Sobotie led Exco of the APC, Blessing Etaghene, while he (Deniran) was away in Benin, was returned to the office of Bar Ejiro Etaghene by Chief Deniran. According to Chief Deniran, his rejection of the rice gift is as a result of the grieviances that emanated from the party congresses in the Delta State. " You give and accept gifts from loved ones and not from those who don't want things to be done in the right way. I have long sent this signal". He said in a statement made available to Spy News. Reacting to the development, Mr Chuks Erhire, Liaison Officer of the constituency office of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege said Chief Deniran has the right to accept or reject the Xmas bag of rice gift adding that there were too many people on ground itching to receive the bag of rice as Xmas gift with joy and gratitude to the Deputy President of Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege. "It is not compulsory that he should accept it, if he doesn't want it he should bring it we have people who desperately need it." He said.

THIS IS WICKED, SADISTIC AND DEMONIC. STOP IT NOW. By: Felix Tony Nwaka Ten years ago, you fought a man in a wrestling competition. Even though you won the contest, you were unhappy. You were offended that the man came up as your challenger. But you later said you'd forgiven him. For you eventually became his boss. And to demonstrate your sincerity (for so it seemed), You invited him into the most sacred corners of your temple. And for many years you fed him with the choicest foods. Even your most exotic drinks were at his disposal. You positioned him as a trusted lieutenant. The world applauded your vision and magnanimity. And he took extra steps to serve you loyally and competently. Now, ten years down the line, you lay an ambush for him. The same man you told the world you had forgiven. You now raise an army and resources to bring him down. Shocked and confused, men of honour run to you and ask, "Our brother and leader, what is the problem? Why are you mobilizing these deadly forces against him?" And you reply, "I have not forgotten or forgiven him, For what he did against me ten years ago." "What!" They yell. "You mean you still hold that grudge? Then you should have kept him at arm's length from day one. Why coddle him all these years in your house, Only to now unleash your wrath with the hammer of death?" Unbelievable! Preposterous! Sacrilege! Bizarre! Unspeakable! The heavens rumble and thunder in indignation. At such a barbaric display of duplicity and cruelty. For every Sunday, you move from church to church, Sitting at the front pew, basking in the air of public esteem, Reading the Bible, preaching forgiveness and reconciliation. Yet, at the same time, you have dug a pit. The boss digs a pit, For his subordinate whom he had deceptively pulled closer. No, this is ungodly. The height of hypocrisy and wickedness. It erases whatever good works you may have done elsewhere. Indeed an unforgiving spirit is insatiably destructive. Let's put an end to this

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Ikpide Road contract: Community leadership debunks media claims of substandard job By Jon Egie Contrary to allegations of low quality of the road awarded by the Delta State Government to a contractor who is an indigene of Ikpide community in Isoko South LGA, the President-General of Ikpide Community, Engr. Otolo Orose, has debunked media reports regarding the ongoing community internal roads project which described the job done so far as substandard. According to him the purveyors of such media reports do not mean well for the community and referred to them as enemies of the community. The PG, a seasoned Engineer and retiree of the Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC), spoke yesterday, during a solidarity march that was organised by the community leadership along parts of the new road. According to Engr. Orose, the community was impressed with the quality of work done so far and were expecting the full completion of the job anytime soon. “Ikpide people greet you High Chief Emmanuel Emoefe, “Ikpide Irri road project is on course. We appreciate the SMART Governor of Delta State”. He said and went on to also commend the contractor handling the project. Speaking to newsmen on behalf of the community, the President General, Engr. Orose Edemo reiterated that the community was satisfied with the ongoing project. He said, “as far as the Ikpide indigenes are concerned, we have no problem with the road that is being constructed, the project is ongoing and we have been enjoying the services of the road for the past two years. “All the areas and sections that have been done are motorable, we have trailers coming here, and we have tankers driving in and going out, there have been no problem. Since you came, you have been going around, have you seen any problem with the road? So, we are very satisfied with the work that is going on. “Ikpide are happy with the road that is being constructed, Ikpide has nothing to do with anybody that claims the road

We want to see Okowa, Delta State Retirees demand