UPDATED: Breaking: Police confirmed one dead as Aladja/Ogbe-Ijoh crisis reveberates with heavy shootings over boundary demarcation

 By Akpokona Omafuaire

WARRI - ONE person has been confirmed dead in the early Friday morning shootings between Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh Communities of Udu and Warri South-West Local Government Areas following renewed disagreement over boundary demarcation by the Delta State Government.

Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, DSP Bright Edafe confirmed the casualty figure in a text message.

According to him, "One death is confirmed pls."

Though our source in the community confirmed two deaths. 

This is a developing story.

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Breaking - Two dead as Aladja/Ogbe-Ijoh crisis reveberates with heavy shootings over boundary demarcation

By Akpokona Omafuaire

WARRI - TWO people were allegedly killed in the early Friday morning shootings between Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh Communities of Udu and Warri South-West Local Government Areas following renewed disagreement over boundary demarcation by the Delta State Government.

To end the several decades boundary war, the Delta State Government had waded into the matter and a Committee was se up to demarcate the boundary.

There have been voiced threats of war for days by both Communities over new disagreement about the Committee's demarcation.

Our medium gathered that Ogbe-Ijoh Community had given a 7-day ultimatum to Aladja Community over a demolished building in the course of demarcation.

The renewed shooting commenced in the wee hours of Friday following the expiration of the ultimatum on Thursday.

A source in the warring Communities in a telephone call from the bush said two people were killed, but confirmed that military personnel have taken over the disputed area.

He said, no building was destroyed in the fresh crisis but there were heavy shooting as Ogbe-Ijoh fighters had made efforts to enter Aladja but met a tight resistance.

According to the source, "Because of the ultimatum, Aladja was expecting an attack and has to keep watch. At about 5 am Ogbe-Ijoh fighters came shooting, they met heavy resistance.

"Two of the fighters were gunned down in the process before Army came, but no house was destroyed as they couldn't enter despite the heavy shootings. We are in the bush now." He said.

It would be recalled that members of the Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom Interest & Defensive Forum" petitioned and accused the Local Government Local Government Chairmen of Udu and Warri South-West, Hon. Jite Brown and Hon. Taye Taiwo respectively of constituting an illegal boundary demarcation committee as well as unlawfully destroyed their buildings in the process marking out the demarcation lines.

Efforts to get the Delta State Police confirmation was still on as at the time of filing this report.

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Akpomudje storms Olomu communities with message of hope, pays thank-you visits

 By Akpokona Omafuaire

OLOMU - DETERMINED to bring development and progress to his people, newly installed Akpile/Akpohor of Olomu Kingdom, Olorogun Albert Akpomudje, SAN has commenced a 'Thank-you' visits to communities of his Eyavwien Ruling House with message of hope.

The Learned Silk accompanied by Ilorogun, leadership of the Eyavwien Ruling House and well-wishers had stormed Okpavuerhe Community last Saturday and Ophori Olomu yesterday.

The communities were in joyous mood as gaily dressed Community leaders, women, youths welcome the entourage with canon shots amidst dances tailored to the praise of the Akpile.

The enthusiastic Community people ostensibly possessed by spirits of joy and love danced to drum beats of Opiri and Alama played by drummers intoxicated with drumming genes.

At Okpavuerhe Community, the delegation was received by Olorogun Sam Omokeni, the Uphophoro of Olomu Kingdom, a revered Chartered Accountant, Revd Kuejubola and Community leaders with funfare.

On their part, Ophori Olomu community were led by Olorogun Capt Korobo Atuduhor, the Odjenigbovwan of Olomu Kingdom, Olorogun David Osiobe, Prof. Peter Egedegbe and Community leaders with dances and presentation of a ram.

An elated Akpomudje overwhelmed by the reception assured the people of excellent representation and promised to start a brainstorming session with Community leaders to kick start his developmental agenda of which education ranked first.

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria calls for unity and peaceful living amongst the Eyavwien Ruling House and thanked the leadership for ensuring a peaceful process that culminated in his emergence.

Akpomudje emphasized honesty and accountability in all dealings amongst the Olomu people, insisting that 'greater days are here'.

On his part, Olorogun Sam Obamohweyere a.k.a Sam De Tailor, Chairman Eyavwien Ruling House thanked the people for the confidence reposed on his leadership and the Akpile.

He promised that with the newly found unity, Eyavwien people are destined for greater days. He called for understanding amongst the people in order to attain the vision of Eyavwien Ruling House.

Akpomudje was accompanied by, Olorogun Sam Obamohweyere, Olorogun John Ewenede, Olorogun Sam Omokeni, Olorogun David Osiobe, Prof Peter Egedegbe, Rev Kuejubola, Olorogun Jerome Omoroh, Olorogun Ese Adehor, Olorogun James Omafuaire, Olorogun Otobrise, Barr Francis Agboro, Chairman Olomu Lawyers Forum, Mr. Oviri Orakata, Secretary, Eyavwien Ruling House, Mr. Honda Igute, Elder Okoyoyo, Olorogun Convey Omokeni, Olorogun Imonikoko, James Akpomudje and a host of others.

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2023 Elections: Nesiama calls on Nigerians to vote for strategic thinkers

By Akpokona Omafuaire

WARRI - THE Delta South Senatorial Candidate of New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPC, Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (rtd) has urged Nigerians to choose tested and trusted strategic thinkers with pedigree to represent them in the National Assembly for a better nation.

Nesiama made the call at the Secretariat of the Warri Correspondents Chapel of NUJ during press conference on Monday.

The Retired Naval Strategist emphasized the need for a drastic shift in the way things were done in the country.

He said that the 2023 elections was a perfect opportunity for Nigerians, particularly the youths to take their destiny in their hands and elect strategic and progressive thinkers who have the capacity and ideas to bring developmental changes.

The Entrepreneural Ciza promised to provide effective and efficient constituency offices to equitably cover the constituent demography, and that this would become a forum for the people to be adequately briefed on developments affecting them as well as their voices heard.

According to him, “Our plan is to facilitate the building of a stronger Delta South by influencing the enlightenment of our great people bringing about a brighter socio-economic outlook. By so doing, we would have less conflicts emanating from mutual suspicion. The prevalence of which has continued to set us back and our detractors benefitting from it.

“It is our time to redirect the socio-economic agenda for ourselves and successive generations to come. Become God’s agent of change by joining us in the Hope Restoration Movement today. Let’s work towards these noble ideals by ensuring my Party and Candidature is voted in for renewed hope in the Delta South Senatorial District come 2023." He said.

Nesiama pledged to engage with relevant authorities towards the building of more schools in strategic location within the district and raise the quality of educations at levels with a greater emphasis on vocational training skills development to equip the youths with jobs in the future.

Commodore Nesiama who had over 245 youths in his private security company promised more jobs for the teeming youths.

The Senatorial Candidate has his roots from Jakpa as an Uwangue-Ologbotsere descendant, Gbaramatu as a Leigbene-Arifa descendant and Umolo Olomu as an Omotukoli descendant. He is an old boy of the prestigious Government College Ughelli.

He began his military career at the Nigerian Naval College, Onne, as a member of the 5th regular combatant course in June 1984. He is known to have associated very closely and shown uncommon loyalty to friendship while supporting many of his Isoko allies to achieve enviable military, sports and political leadership​

His awards include: Passed Staff Course (psc), Fellowship of the National Defence University, China, (fndu), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Fellow Nigeria Institute of Industrial Security (FNIIS) and Fellowship of the Certified Institute of Shipping of Nigeria (FCIS).

He is decorated with the Forces Service Star (FSS) and Meritorious Service Star (MSS), Distinguished Service Star (DSS), ECOMOG Medal, Silver Jubilee Medal and Golden Jubilee Medal.

His awards include: Passed Staff Course (psc), Fellowship of the National Defence University, China, (fndu), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Fellow Nigeria Institute of Industrial Security (FNIIS) and Fellowship of the Certified Institute of Shipping of Nigeria (FCIS).

He is decorated with the Forces Service Star (FSS) and Meritorious Service Star (MSS), Distinguished Service Star (DSS), ECOMOG Medal, Silver Jubilee Medal and Golden Jubilee Medal.

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SURVEILLANCE CONTRACT: Arewa youths should focus on insecurity in the North - EX MEND Commander

By Akpokona Omafuaire

WARRI - WORRIED by the incessant attacks on High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo by a section of  Arewa Youth Groups over the surveillance contract awarded by the federal government, Commander, Movement for Emancipation of Niger Delta, MEND, Josiah Oyakongha a.k.a Commander Oyimi 1 has warned  that such attacks are a declaration against the people of the Niger Delta.

Commander Oyimi 1 who doubles as 

Chairman of Movement for the Actualisation of the Dreams of Niger Deltans (MADND),  said that the Northern youths should rather focused on resolving the insecurity situation in the North.

Oyimi 1 made the call yesterday in a press statement he personally signed in Warri, Delta State.

According to him, "Our attention was drawn to the publication in punch newspapers, which was credited to, “The Amalgamated Arewa Youth Groups,” a coalition of 225 youth groups mainly from the northern extraction of Nigeria. 

"Ordinarily, we ought not to respond: reason being that a golden fish has no hiding place. In other words, a big name who is focused on his destination will always attract small names in distracting him for the task of his mission ahead. 

"However, we know our respected leader; High Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo is a focused and committed, yet detribalized leader who has no enemy even in the face of a pure mischief by this group will always work for the overall good of Nigeria.

"But, it is so disgraceful, shameful and very unfortunate that this clown group has got nothing to offer, rather being obsessed with our most respected leader; High Chief Government Ekpemupolo who has given his all for the peace, development and unity of Nigeria. 

"Instead for this clown group, “The Amalgamated Arewa Youth Groups” to be concerned with the insecurity challenges ongoing in the North, just as the way our respected leader; GOC is preoccupied in providing solutions with regard to oil theft and other social vices in the Niger Delta region. 

"Hence, in strong terms we warn, the “Amalgamated Arewa Youth Groups,” to be careful with their hate and smear campaigns about our respected leader; Tompolo has sacrificed a lot for the peace, unity and oneness of Nigeria, we will not sit and watch clowns to drag his name to the mud. 

"As former warlords of the Defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) and members of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Dreams of Niger Deltans (MADND)- we emphasize that we will not condone such provocative and cheap blackmails against High Chief Ekpemupolo. 

"And indeed declaring a 7-day ultimatum for the FGN or its agent (NNPC) for them to revoke the contract or be forced for a protest or embark on a legal action, is a sign of cowardice and a public declaration of enmity against the Niger Delta and its people. 

"We, therefore, advise “The Amalgamated Arewa Youth Groups” to invest their resources and resourcefulness in providing solutions to the economic and insecurity challenges bedeviling our country and leave Tompolo from the pages of newspapers.

"TOMPOLO is focused, he has already met with stakeholders in providing solutions to oil theft, pipeline vandalism, which will resuscitate Nigeria’s economy. To be forewarned is to be forearmed!" The statement added.

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NBA Udu congratulates Maikyau, SAN and Executive

ByAkpokona Omafuaire

THE Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Udu Branch, Delta State has felicitated with the 31st President of the NBA, Y. C. Maikyau, SAN and his Executive committee on their swearing in and inauguration on Friday 26th day of August 2022.

The Branch, in a statement signed by Kingsley Asagba Esq and Lawrence Ayewa Esq, Chairman and General Secretary respectively, pledged the support of the branch  to the 31st President and his Executives.

The statement called on members of Udu branch to rally support for the administration with the assurance that the new government of Y.C. Maikyau will improve on the robust relationship the branch had with the administration of the immediate past President, Olumide Akpata.

The Branch also thanked members of the Nigerian Bar Association for their active participation in the just concluded AGC held in the NBA village, Eko Atlantic city, Lagos.

2023 Election: Olomu/Effurun Otor political tacticians form Forum to combat oppression

By Akpokona Omafuaire

OLOMU - THERE was a political resurgence weekend as Olomu and Effurun Otor political tacticians congregated to give birth to Olomu/Effurun Otor Political Elites Forum to fight for political self determination and emancipation.

The meeting which was held at Don Chisle Hotel Oguname Olomu, Delta State had a large number of PDP gladiators including women and youths.

The motive of the conveners as gathered by Vanguard is to emancipate the foot soldiers whose political destinies have been trampled upon by godfathers.

In his opening speech, Olorogun Samuel Oghotomo, one of the conveners said that history is being made as the core tacticians who have always ensured the political victory of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, in the areas but been oppressed have woken up to redeem their destinies.

He said that the Forum is set out to fight for recognition of their efforts at delivery electoral victories.

Adding his voice, Olorogun John Ewenede, another Co-Convener said, "We are gathered here today for political self determination and emancipation from the captive oppressive forces that have held us down for years.

"PDP electoral victories for the past elections is due to our tactical knowledge and sagacity, but after delivering the good, some others kidnapped the dividends for selfish purposes.

"We have now resolved to combat these forces with manlike fortitude and philosophical equanimity." He added.

Lead Conveners, Chief Fullpower Orubure  in his speech said, "it is unfortunate that some people have continued to sit on the political destinies of others, but the time is up.

"We have gathered here to give birth to this united forum to pursue our political destinies and deliver victory in the coming election.

"Candidates who need our support shall come to us and not through proxies. We are the engine room of the party to deliver, but we need no middleman anymore."

Some political leaders of the new group include; Chief Vincent Otidi, Chief Jabin Ighomena, Olorogun Amos Oyoroko Esq, Hon. Stephen Asheshe, Hon. Ochuko Omorere, Chief Omokeni Convey, Dr. Kingsley Akeni, Chief Richard Ogadis, Chief Omojevwe Duku, Chief O. Orubu, Dr. E. Ohwofasa and a host of others.

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