NUJ Delta throws weight behind Omafuaire

ASABA - THE Delta State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists yesterday in Asaba, the State Capital threw its weight behind the candidature of one of its members contesting the House of Representatives seat for Ughelli and Udu Federal Constituency Comrade Akpokona Omafuaire.

The Union at its congress in Asaba welcomed the idea of one of its members taking a shot at the exalted green chambers,  saying that it would make formal declaration on Omafuaire's ambition.

Comrade Michael Ikeogwu during the Congress called on all journalists in the State to see Omafuaire election as a duty for all. He added that if others are qualified to run for such office, a journalist is even more qualified to be supported.

He noted that Omafuaire who is also a Senior Journalist cum  lawyer stand the chances of making it as the former National President of the NUJ,  Senator Smart Adeyemi who led the union and did creditably well at the red chambers.

Ikeogwu urged all journalists in the state to give Omafuaire campaign a wide coverage as the project will enhance the growth of the Union.

Other members who spoke extol the rare qualities of Omafuaire and stated that they are optimistic that Omafuaire is the real deal,  calling on all political leaders in the State to support Omafuaire.

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Armed bandits attacked Gas Station owner in Irri

OLEH - THERE was tension yesterday early morning as armed robbers numbering about five stormed the sleepy Irri Community to attacked an owner of petrol and gas stations.

The attack which took almost two hours was unchallenged by vigilante and security personnel covering the area. 

According to our source who witnessed the robbery incident, he said that the bandits struck immediately power was cut off from the area at about 2.53am.

"The incident came as shock because power supply was cut off barely two minutes when the shooting started. 

"We initially thought it was vigilante but the sporadic shooting was like a war going on.  They went to the Chief's house and were shooting indiscrimately and giving orders that they should open the gate. 

"The Chief escaped through the fence before they broke through his tenant abode to gain access. 

"The tenant, a lawyer was hit on the head with a gun,  collected his phones,  money and wife's jewellery box before making for the next compound.

"After robbing the next compound they went round the whole area shooting indiscrimately without any opposition till almost 5am before they left. " our source stated. 

We gathered that the Chief sustained serious injuries in his escape and was alone when the incident occurred. 

It was gathered that after about 7am, vigilante members then came and we're shooting into the air many hours after the robbery incident when they found about 16 bullets that the bandits left behind. 

Calls to the Council Chairman on the incident was not returned same with mobile text messages sent to him. 

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2019: Why Okowa will win with ease - Omafuaire

WARRI - THE People's Democratic Party,  PDP,  House of Representatives hopeful for Ughelli and Udu Federal Constituency, Comrade Akpokona Omafuaire has said that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa will win the coming 2019 election with ease. 

Omafuaire made the assertion yesterday in Warri while dismissing insinuations that the opposition, All Progressive Party, APC is bracing up for a serious challenge. 

The aspirant pointed to the performance of the Governor and the formidable structures of PDP in the State as the key factors that will work for him. 

According to him,  "Hate him or like him,  Okowa has done well, if you check his work in relation to the prevailing economic situation. Again, Okowa has brought sanity into government and civil service with digitalization which has eliminated the ghost workers menace. 

"Going through the 25 local government,  you will see his imprints unlike some Governors who will use state money in erecting foreigners statutes and creating laughable ministries. 

"PDP is the dominant party with concrete structures in the 25 local government councils. The opposition is on a dress rehearsal, debilitated in strategy, insipid in their approach, and leaving in pretence. 

"The many factions existing in the opposition is enough indication of what the outcome would be. Taking photographs in party has not healed their translucent differences.  Let's all join hands and support Okowa."  he stated. 

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Corruption and insecirity: Ohworode calls for repentance

WARRI - THE Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom, HRM Dr. R. L. Ogbon,  OON, Monday called on President Muhammad Buhari and Governors to allow God dictate their decisions as the issue of insecurity has reached an unbearable level. 

The Ohworode made the call during his 30th coronation anniversary celebration and said that the problems of Nigeria was caused by privileged leaders ruling without the fear of God. 

The oldest monarch in the world stressed that all hands must be on deck to clean the country and call for change of heart.

The Royal Canon further called on Nigerians to pray sincerely and repent so that God can forgive our iniquities. 

The Ohworode of Olomu commend the Delta State Governor,  Dr.  Ifeanyi Okowa for his tremendous impact and call for further support to enable continue the good work. 

The revered King calls on all Olomu people to unite having won the pending litigation at the court of Appeal in Benin-City on 17th January.

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Towards the 2019 elections

Towards good representation


Our dear good people of Ughelli North,  Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency, if what some people are brandishing is what they call good representation,  then you have to open your eyes.


The 2019 election is an opportunity to cast away dead leaves, poor leadership, insipid representation and right the mistakes of the past


Lawmaking is a serious business that requires a serious minded and grounded fellow.


We surely need transparency and accountability in constituency projects allocation.


We need to be part of the laws that should be made for our good,  not just any law but the one that impact us positively.


We need a voice as a representative and not an absentee, banal, meh, and shopworn person who will use our mandate to cover up for illicit businesses.


We need active, lively,  vibrant,  articulate, resourceful, quintessential, accountable, intelligent and responsible representative.


We offer you a lawyer,  journalist, union leader, community leader, a grassroot mobiliser and a humble dogged messenger with the fear of God.


He is Comrade Akpokona Omafuaire,  a graduate of the University of Benin, NUJ Warri Correspondents Chapel Chairman. An Olomu Prince, bred and fortified in Urhobo culture.


A good product sell itself and need no branding.


Vote Omafuaire Hope 2019


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Omafuaire congratulates Ibori, charges him to support young people

By Ibebe Akpobome Rufus

UGHELLI - THE House of representatives hopeful for Ughelli and Udu Federal Constituency, Comrade Akpokona Omafuaire yesterday congratulated Chief James Onanefe Ibori, former Governor of Delta State for bagging the Tiemowei of Kabowei Kingdom chieftaincy title from HRM Shedrack Erebulu, Pere of Kabowei Kingdom.

Omafuaire in a congratulatory message in Ughelli calls on the former Governor to use the new title given by a young King as an avenue to supporting young, vibrant and dedicated people. 

The vibrant Journalist stressed that Ibori deserves the honour bestowed on him by the Kabowei king as his sterling qualities are rare to find.

"Ibori as one of our Alumni of the University of Benin has made many leaders and has a large heart. As a Governor, he stood tall where others quaked. 

"He is irrepressible and a great leader. A master strategist, and a light that cannot be quenched. I  call on him to be wary of sychophants who are trying to porn on his goodwill for selfish interest and not for public gain. 

"Ibori made many people who ought to do well and continue to build on his legacy but some became poor representatives and failed ambassadors. 

"In the coming election,  We call on him to ensure that those who had failed the party in their representation thereby giving the party a bad name are booted out and capable people are supported to build on his legacy." he stated.

Omafuaire thanked the Kabowei Monarch for giving honour to who honour is due, insisting that lawyers are special bred and the king has shown so with his great strides. 

The NUJ Warri Correspondents Chapel Chairman use the opportunity to call on the good people of Ughelli and Udu Federal Constituency to ensure that they chose a true representative and not an absentee, incapable and docile person in 2019.

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House of Representatives hopeful congratulates Ohworode, Ubrurhen

                   

WARRI - THE 2019 Ughelli and Udu Federal Constituency hopeful,  Comrade Akpokona Omafuaire has congratulated HRM, Dr. R. L. Ogbon, JP,  the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom on his 30th anniversary on the throne. 

Omafuaire also congratulated the newly sworn in Secretary to Ughelli South Local Government Council,  Hon. Joseph Ubrurhen,  describing him as a round peg in a round hole. 

The aspirant gave the commendation yesterday in Ughelli during a strategic meeting with critical stakeholders.

Omafuaire described the royal father as a role model and inspirational to every human being. He enjoined all monarchs to imbibe his sterling qualities and dedication to God.

He prayed for many more years of peaceful reign of the Ohworode.

In the same vein, the House of Representatives hopeful stated that the choice of Ubrurhen as secretary to the local government was an act of God and a demonstrated charisma to excellence. 

"Ubrurhen is one of the finest bred with eye for accountability, leadership  coupled with finicking ability."

Omafuaire noted that with Ubrurhen in the council, that the Council Chairman is already a success,  insisting that "the soup that will satisfy is known with the eye."

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