Author: Henry Ovie

….Accuses APC of making Kogi State torture, kidnapping and killing chambers ….Urges Buhari to call Yahaya Bello to order ….Calls Safiu, Governor Yahaya Bello’s loyalist …Says PDP ready to take campaign against violence in Kogi State to Europe and America …Insists on adequate security A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi, Chief Otenyiete Otuhuo, said the popularity and strength of the party’s senatorial candidate in Kogi Central had thrown Governor Yahaya Bello and other All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in the state into panic mode. “What they are seeing is the beginning of PDP’s victory in 2023.…

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Notable leaders in the Niger Delta on Sunday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to accept the need for a new board for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). ‘’The board is needed to assure the nine states interests in the region’s development process’’ The leaders in a statement in Port Harcourt urged the president not to dally with the Niger Delta problem. ‘’Fundamental to the forensic audit report is the question of implementation. The evidence so far is that the Federal Government is not rising to the occasion admirably’’ The statement signed by the Chairman of Niger Delta Front (NDF), Chief…

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Women in the Niger Delta region on Wednesday praised Senator Godswill Akpabio for contributing immensely to the social, economic and political development of the country. “The picture in the Niger Delta region is different. It has been thirty months of development and clear evidence of competence.” A statement issued in Port Harcourt by the spokesperson of the Niger Delta Women Reconstruction Group (NDWRC), Dr. Anitorufa Peremoboere commended the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs for his exceptional commitment and performance. The statement hailed Akpabio for shouldering the heavy responsibility with calmness, giving his best for the good of the Niger Delta…

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Women in the South-South geo-political zone on Tuesday applauded the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio for imprinting his integrity on all that he did in the private sector, Akwa Ibom State and the Senate. The women also commended Akpabio for pouring out his milk of kindness to the Niger Delta people and contributing to the stability of the polity. At the inauguration of the South-South Women Political Front (SSWPF) in Port Harcourt, the women appealed to Nigerians in the Diaspora as well as foreigners to put pressure on Akpabio to contest the 2023 presidential election. “Mr. President…

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Youths in the country on Monday pronounced the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio as ‘’ the right man for the presidential job in 2023.’’ They also praised President Muhammadu Buhari for giving Akpabio the opportunity to tackle the Niger Delta problem. ‘’Senator Godswill Akpabio is a man of courage and faith. He is doing his job with zest and energy.’’ At the launching of a grassroots movement for Nigerians aimed at making Akpabio the country’s next president, the youths commended Akpabio for tackling thorny issues, putting an end to wild extravagance in the Niger Delta Development Commission…

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Youth leaders in the Niger Delta on Sunday applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for vowing to rid the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) of the moral and political rot that has plagued it for so long.  “We are continually inspired by Buhari’s dedication and vision to addressing development issues in the Niger Delta region.”  At a meeting in Warri, the youth leaders praised Buhari for his decision on the concluded forensic audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). “We appreciate every sincere effort made to achieve development in the Niger Delta region.”  They commended Buhari for ordering the release of…

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Youth leaders from the Niger Delta region on Tuesday applauded Senator Godswill Akpabio for conceiving and implementing projects in line with well-defined vision and strategies. “The evidence so far is that the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio. is well-informed of what is expected of him and he is rising to the occasion admirably.” At a meeting in Owerri, the youths commended Akpabio for giving priority to the basic infrastructure like roads, electricity, education, drinking water, health, land reclamation, construction of jetties and canalization. “Senator Godswill Akpabio is offering permanent solutions to the Niger Delta problems. He is…

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Youths in the Niger Delta on Saturday lauded Senator Godswill Akpabio for launching the Strategic Implementation Work Plan (SIWP), describing the plan as a noble ideal and the most desirable objective in the region’s development policies. “SIWP is one of the best things that have happened to the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. It will ensure rapid development of the region.” The youths in a statement in Port Harcourt applauded the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio for choosing the right method of putting the policies of the current administration into effect, respecting the opinions of the Niger…

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Notable leaders in the South-South geo-political zone on Thursday hit back at the Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom, Obukowho Monday Whiskey, describing his comments on the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio as ‘’reckless.’’ “Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom, Obukowho Monday Whiskey is wandering about alone.” The leaders also described the Delta monarch as ‘’a self-seeker, trouble maker and opportunist’’ “The temptation to sell out Urhobo and look out for his own petty interests is great. Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom, Obukowho Monday Whiskey is prepared to barter away the honour of Idjerhe kingdom and the interests of Urhobo and Ijaw…

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An apex leader in Imo State, His Eminence, Apostle-General Aaron Onyedikachi Awuzie, is dead. Before his death, Awuzie was a member of the Imo State Elders Council and Commissioner in the Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ISOPADEC). He was 82. The Eternal Sacred Order of Cherubim and Seraphim on Wednesday disclosed that the burial rites for thepolished, thoughtful and intelligent Apostle-Generalwould begin on Friday, November 26, 2021 in Oguta Local Government Area. ‘’There will be a Service of Songs at Awuzie’s compound, Umuomi, Agwa at 4:00pm while  Social Night (Feast of Praise) will begin from 9:00pm at Umuomi Agwa…

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Who is lying? That is the question that the aide of former president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has to provide an answer to. Delta-born Ejiro Oliver on Thursday exposed Reno Omokri on the raging allegations against him. ‘’You can’t claim one man, one wife or no side chick whereas you break the very law preached’’ the publisher of Secret Reporters said in a Facebook post. He particularly decried Omokri views on marriage, corruption and bad governance. ‘’We all hate the government but what many do not know is that Reno Omokri is a big beneficiary of the corrupt government. Ask Reno…

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Women in Nigeria on Friday described Reno Omokri as a mischief maker and a voice of particular interests synonymous with disunity, pretension and public lying. They also described the recent statement credited to the former aide of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan as laughable. ‘’Mr. Reno Omokri is only interested in destruction and conflict ’’ the women said. In a press conference in Abuja, the women described the recent action of Omokri as an insult to Nigerian women They accused Omokri of destroying truth and dishing out falsehood. They also condemned Omokri for ridiculing and tarnishing the image of women globally. The…

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Notable South-South leaders on Wednesday lauded the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Chief Godswill Akpabio, for making an effort to provide greater autonomy to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). “The South-South leaders know the meaning of purposeful leadership that feels their pains, understand their yearnings and pursue the aspirations of this country. Chief Godswill Akpabio is a key to the solution of the Niger Delta problem.” They also praised President Muhammadu Buhari for taking decisions he considers best for the overall benefit of the Niger Delta people. At a meeting in Calabar to discuss 2023 politics, governance and its…

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