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A B U J A – Engr.(Hon.) Sir Henry Minabowanre Baro, who was sighted on the floor of the National Assembly during the ministerial screening yesterday, applaud Sir James Manager, Delta South, Barr. Peter Nwaoboshi, Delta North and especially the Deputy Senate President, DSP, His Excellency Ovie Omo-Agege whose fatherly role was well felt, “Baro thanked the Delta State Senate caucus for their believe and support given to his Elder brother, Political leader and Boss, Festus Keyamo SAN, during the screening excersize, as the Senates tries to test Keyamo’s competency, intelligence and doggedness, that later makes Keyamo turns Ministerial screening to a lecture hall as Senators where seen nodding their heads in shocks.

“There was a total calmness as Kayemo make it clear to Senators that even public officers are the real ambassador and crusaders of Activism because of their roles they play fighting for their constituents and he further make it more clearer that activism is not when you buy an Android phone and begin to insult people on social media.

Among those who questioned Keyamo’s capacity was senator Dino Menaye from Kogi state who among other things asked him to recite the second stanza of the Nigerian national anthem but was immediately dismissed by the President of the Senate, remarking the question is not necessary for the screening.

Henry Baro said that during the Ministerial Screening recently his elder brother and Boss, Festus Keyamo has proposed six regional Supreme Courts for the country. dished out his wealth of knowledge and experience as a legal practitioner and senior advocate of Nigeria while responding to questions as he is been asked by the distinguished senators of the National Assembly.

While responding to the questions Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN) under the proposed arrangement, posits that there should be regional supreme Court in order to jettison the massive cases that are occupied by the Supreme Court he further postulate that the supreme Court to be sited at Abuja would be exclusively used to adjudicate political cases only.

Engr Baro also assured that Festus Keyamo will make Urhobo and Delta proud that the Minister nominee is very passionate about Urhobo and the Nigeria at large. Keyamo’s nomination is an assurance of a better Nigeria and the next level of President Buhari administration. Promised Nigerians for a better living.

ASABA- The Delta State Government has sanctioned 15 persons involved in the collection of unauthorized levies from students in public primary and secondary schools in the state.

According to the statement, Mr Ishmael Omolade has been removed as the Principal of Ogor Technical College, Otor-Ogor, and to refund the sum of N11,124,800.00 being monies illegally collected from students in 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 academic sessions.

A statement by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Chief Patrick Ukah, in Asaba, disclosed that the sanctions were in line with the findings of a board of enquiry set up by the ministry whose reports have been approved by the State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa.

The statement said he has been posted to the headquarters of Technical and Vocational Education Board in Asaba, adding that normal disciplinary procedures would be initiated for his early exit from the service.

Also, the Principals of the five (5) other technical colleges in the state are to be issued letters of warning for engaging in illegal collection of levies from students and make refund to forestall future occurrence.

The Chief Inspector of Education in Sapele Local Government Area, Mrs Patience Ishegbe, is to be recalled back to the headquarters and queried, just as the Chief Inspector of Education in the Ministry of Education Oshimili North field office, Mrs Marian Oju, and that of Isoko North field office of the Ministry, Mr Fidelis Ogbotobo, have been recalled back to the headquarters of the ministry.

The statement said Mrs Veronica Igbigwe has been removed as head teacher, demoted by one grade level and posted out of Okotie Eboh Primary School 1, Sapele, and also the exact amount of unauthorized levy collected should be determined and be made to refund the amount.

The Chairman and Secretary of Association of Primary School Heads (AOPSHON), Sapele Local Government Chapter, Mr Obukohwo Victor Iguele and Mr Akpore Umuhurhu, respectively, were demoted by one rank/salary grade level and posted out of their present schools and are barred from heading any school for the next two academic sessions.

Head of Personnel Management (HPM), Sapele Local Education Authority, Mrs Irene Egberi, was demoted by one grade level and posted to SUBEB Headquarters while Mr Monday Edoki, who as at the time of the committee report was a political appointee, should be disciplined and sanctioned on his return back to his MDA

The Acting Head of Okotie Eboh Primary School 1, Sapele, Mr Julius Bovi Mereti, has been reverted back to his position as classroom teacher and posted out of the school.

The statement said the sanctions were the outcome of first phase of the investigations carried out by the board of enquiry and with time more names will be released, adding that this was to serve as a warning to the school heads of public primary and secondary schools in the state and Chief Inspectors of Education in various field offices of the ministry that the state government will no longer condone the collection of unauthorized levies in public schools in the state.

The board of enquiry was set up by the ministry following public outcry over rampant reports of collection of unauthorized levies in public primary and secondary schools in the state.

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Former Delta State Commissioner for Finance and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Delta State, Olorogun Bernard Okumagba has hailed the ministerial nomination of Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, by President Muhammadu Buhari.

In a press statement, made available to journalists, Olorogun Okumagba said the nomination of Keyamo as minister in the new cabinet of President Buhari is well deserved, given his pedigree as a technocrat, a social crusader and committed member of the APC.

He said he is enthused at his nomination, which he described as an indication of the quality of administration the president seeks to lead in his second term. He described Mr. Keyamo as a forthright person, a brother and friend, who will bring a fresh experience to the federal cabinet.

In his words, “Mr. Keyamo’s nomination is indeed well-deserved given his background as an accomplished lawyer and senior advocate, his avowed commitment to the improvement of our country Nigeria, and his record of public service in law and human rights advocacy. ”

Stressing further ” I am hopeful that Keyamo will bring all these to bear on his office after his confirmation and swearing-in. His work as a member of the presidential campaign council of our party, the APC, shows his commitment to both the party and our president and his faith in the Next Level Agenda of Mr. President.”

He added that “the nomination of Mr. Keyamo is testament to Mr. President’s desire to bring new faces and fresh experiences to bear on his government for the much-needed revitalization of our economy and society.”

Okumagba also congratulated the other nominees for the federal cabinet, urging them to put the nation and the interest of the people above all else upon assuming their offices, after confirmation by the Senate.

He wished Mr. Keyamo well in his new task, and prayed for his good health, wisdom and God’s grace in his new office.

Former federal House of Representatives and a chieftain of the People’s Democratic party, PDP, in Delta State, Olorogun Solomon Ahwinahwi has hailed the ministerial nomination of Chief Festus Keyamo, SAN, by President Muhammadu Buhari.

In a press statement, made available to journalists, Olorogun Ahwinahwi said the nomination of Keyamo as minister in the new cabinet of President Buhari is well deserved, given his pedigree as a technocrat, a social crusader and committed member of the APC.

He said he is enthused at his nomination, which he described as an indication of the quality of administration the president seeks to lead in his second term. He described Chief Keyamo as a forthright person, a brother and friend, who will bring a fresh experience to the federal cabinet.

In his words, “ Keyamo’s nomination is indeed well-deserved given his background as an accomplished lawyer and senior advocate Of Nigeria, his avowed commitment to the improvement of our country Nigeria, and his record of public service in law and human rights advocacy. ”

Stressing further ” I am hopeful that Keyamo will bring all these to bear on his office after his confirmation and swearing-in. His work as a member of the presidential campaign council of the APC party , shows his commitment to both the APC and Mr. President and his faith in the Next Level Agenda of the President.”

He added that “the nomination of Keyamo is testament to Mr. President’s desire to bring new faces and fresh experiences to bear on his government for the much-needed revitalization of our economy and society.”

Ahwinahwi also congratulated the other nominees for the federal cabinet, urging them to put the nation and the interest of the people above all else upon assuming their offices, after confirmation by the Senate.

He wished Mr. Keyamo well in his new task, and prayed for his good health, wisdom and God’s grace in his new office.

A B U J A – The Former House of Representatives Aspirant, to represent the people of OSU federal Constituency under the platform of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Engr. Hon. Henry Minabowanre Baro has congratulated his Elder brother, Boss and his Leader, Festus Keyamo (SAN) the newly nominated Minister of the federal Republic of Nigeria.

In a statement by the former House of Representatives Aspirant, Henry Baro in Abuja on Tuesday, salutes Mr. President, Buhari Muhammedu and all APC National working Committees for their display of patriotism over the nomination of Festus Keyamo as minister.

He commended the transparent and fair nature of the Mr. President process, adjudging and selection of his cabinets is a plus for the democracy in the country.

Baro who described the Nomination of his Elder brother, Boss and leader, that it is the beginning of a new dawn. He, however, charged the New nominated Ministers to use their exalted positions for the higher interest of the country, her people, and for the growth of democracy.

He said: ”The federal government working committee does not desire a rubber stamp cabinet.

”While separation of powers is essential, collaboration among all Arms of Government should be the name of the game. Opposition need not be virulent, Baro Said.

ABUJA – T H E Former House of Representatives member, Chief (Hon.) Solomon Urhobojiyowe Ahwinahwi, while commiserating with the family of the late DCP,Usman Umar and The 23 years old industrial training Channels TV (i.t) Journalist, Precious Owolabi, Ahwinahwi condemned the incident and warned that ‘Enough-is-Enough’ as the Force and the nation at large will not continue to suffer losses on account of reckless and lawless persons and groups in the society.

The former law make who condemned the gruesome killing of DCP Umar and Journalist Precious between the Shiites and police personnel in Abuja react harshly on the issues resulting to the death of the young Journalist on his service to the nation.

According to Chief Ahwinahwi, that if proper measures where taking at first the death of the DCP and the Channel TV reporter would have been saved.

Even though the police say they have arrested fifty-four (54) suspects in connection with the incidents, adding that the suspects are undergoing interrogation and will be arraigned in court as soon as possible, but these will not bring the lives of those who lost their lives during service to the nation back.

The former law maker urges Security operatives to be more focus and prudent in communal management. “You cannot allow heavy armed Islamic movement work around free all in the name of protest and security operatives allow them to move to where the three arms of government Operates. This is a failure of the security operatives for not having the knowledge at first .

ASABA – The Director of Communication , aljaziral reporters online Press, Comrade Akpovoke Otiti advises political mischief makers to allow Barrister Mayone Mayuku, former DTHA member enjoy his peace and his new appointment as DESOPADEC Director. Urged mischiefmakers to desist from sinister propaganda designed to draw a wedge between Mayuku and Okowa, in order to cause needless distrust and distractions in the Okowa’s government.

Reacting to insinuations by what Otiti calls “political mischief makers and enemies of unity”, who sees Mayuku’s new appointment as a threat to them, that contrary to their alleged protest being bandied around by political riffs – rats who are out to make cheap propaganda over Mayuku’s current appointment will not hold ground.

As a Deltan am so embarrassed by the deliberate falsehoods being spread against Mayuku who has done well for the development of Ewerre kingdom by some political mischief makers who are bent on causing distraction for Governor Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa at a time all energies should be channelled into helping the Governor actualise his Stronger Delta agenda.

Describing rumour mongers as “ill-motivated busybodies that don’t wish the Itsekiri’s well”, using the Olu’s name in causing disunity and creating unnecessary enemies. Mischief makers should stop politicising Olu’s name just to achieve sinister objectives.

Contrary to the insinuations by political mischief makers, the former Delta House of Assembly Member , Barr. Mayuku says the success of the Okowa administration has been his preoccupation, and that any true pdp member should have the same zeal.

According to him, rumour mongers that seek to cause distrust and distraction in Okowa’s government do not mean well for the PDP administration.

The former law maker says with the challenges of providing good governance for the Delta and creating job opportunities for Itsekiri people, including reducing the impact of poverty, Okowa needs all the goodwill and support in this endeavour.

“Whether at Protest or no Protest, Mayuku and Okowa are not bordered . Mayuku is preoccupied with his unassailable support to Governor Okowa and his administration, especially in this critical time, as it works assiduously to turn the fortunes of our dear State around and make Delta work for the greater good of Deltans.

According to Mayuku, rumour mongers and mischief makers are toxic to the progress of the PDP and the State at large, adding that the campaigns are gone, and therefore, all energies should be constructively devoted to the success of the Okowa administration.

“This is yet another plot of the enemies of our Ethnic Nationality and democracy to divide, divert attention and distract the Okowa in its avowed commitment to secure the State, provide jobs for the mass of unemployed youths, build needed critical infrastructure, enthrone a regime of probity and accountability and pull the State out of the economic woes and build a Stronger Delta .

Kogi – Ohikwo Ahmed who relocated to the cemetery to prove to governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State that he is not afraid of death.

Ohikwo Ahmed has received several death threats from the state government for being a strong critic of Gov Bello’s leadership style.

ABUJA – The former House of Representatives, Law maker, Olorogun (Hon.) Urhobojiyowe Solomon Ahwinahwi on Wednesday condoles with former Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi over the death of his father, Mallam Muhammad Makarfi.

Olorogun Ahwinahwi in Abuja on Wednesday , the law maker joins the family, the people of Makarfi community in Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State to mourn the departed Mallam Makarfi.

“We received the news of the demise of your beloved father with shock but we are consoled by the fact that he lived a life of dedicated service to humanity”.

“We share in Senator Makarfi’s sorrow and pains at this period and we pray that God will grant him the courage to bear the loss even as we pray for the repose of the soul of the departed father.

“On behalf of my family, My Supporters and followers, we mourn with the Ex-National Chairman of our great party PDP and former Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi on the unfortunate demise of his beloved father Mallam Mohammed Makarfi.”

“Ahwinahwi who prayed that God will comfort Senator Makarfi and his family and grant them the fortitude to bear the grievous loss.

ASABA – Born Delta State Media Practitioner and Blogger, Comrade Akpovoke Otiti has Condemned Miss Abang Dove Busa-Osowo New appointment, Special Assistant to Okowa on New media, that the appointment is questionable.

Otiti tells Okowa to address all the outstanding issues affecting the unity and growth of the State including giving resourceful women and youths appointments, that he Okowa has been unfair to those of them who contributed greatly to the success of his Elections victory.

The media expert also described Ms Busa – Osowo appointment as a mockery to the online Media Practitioners Community challenging Okowa for a proper recycling of political appointees within the youths community . It is so disheartening that those who work earnestly are not been considered in appointments,

Who is Ms Abang Dove Busa-Osowo ? No such name on social media. How could Okowa appoint a non – Deltan when you have alot of youths across board whose names ring bell on social media and have display high level of campaigns for you online yet Okowa went to favor a non – Deltan.

The pdp New Media Campaign Committee for Okowa “suffered alots of intimidations and threats from the opposition parties, yet ! Okowa did not recognized the committee memebers neither the leaderships of the campaign Committee, what a failed state.

Okowa whose body language described stronger Delta for a few and whose words sent a strong signal that his second term, will be for survival of the fittest. That Delta youths should not expect much from him. That his second tenure is for the elite.