Government Will Provide an Enabling Environment for Investment - Aniagwu

v  Meets with Community Newspaper Publishers

By Owho Warri

The Chief Press Secretary (C.P.S) to the Delta State Governor, Mr. Charles Aniagwu has assured that the state government would provide the needed enabling environment for investment to thrive in the state.

Speaking at a meeting with Community Newspaper Publishers in the state on (28/3/17) in Asaba, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, said government was partnering with private investors and organizations to create more jobs for Deltans.

According to him "The business of government is to create enabling environment for private investors to employ more people, that is the way to tackle unemployment because government alone cannot employ all the unemployed in the state, when government empowers you through advertisements in your newspapers it will enable you expand your outfit and employ more hands, with this you have created jobs for the people."   

He noted that the great role played by the community newspapers during the campaign of Senator Okowa in sensitizing the grassroots would not be forgotten and charged them to continue to inform the people of government achievements within the state

Mr. Aniagwu explained that government was committed to improving the welfare of community newspaper publishers in the state despite the current recession in the country promising more patronage of their outfits by government

"The recession has also affected our ability to address the welfare of journalists in the state effectively through adverts, l hope that the economy will improve, so that we can patronise you more"

He expressed his joy on the peace and harmony existing among the publishers saying “The harmony that now exists among you (publishers) is a welcome development; you can now speak with one voice and work in unity for the progress of this forum."

ln a brief remark, the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Orientation, Barrister Eugene Uzum, charged the publishers not to relent in doing their job as they are the conscience of the grassroots and that the government appreciates the good work they are doing " The synergy we have with you today will go a long way in communicating government progranmmes and policies more to the grassroots”

In a welcome address, the Chairman Community Newspaper Publishers, Prince Orhomonokpaye, said their mission was to solicit for patronage from the government through advertisements and improved welfare package " we have always supported this administration, we have projected the policies and programmes of government to the grass roots and need to benefit from government."

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Government Will Provide An Enabling Environment For Investment

OLEH KINGDOM MONARCH CELEBRATES 80TH BIRTHDAY AND 23RD CORONATION ANNIVERSARY

By Owho Warri

The week - long activities marking the 80th birthday anniversary celebration and 23rd year on the throne of HRM Anthony W. O. Ovrawah (JP) FACI, the Odiologbo of Oleh kingdom and Chairman, Isoko Council of Traditional Rulers, Delta State, has been scheduled to commence on Sunday 7th of May 2017 to Saturday 13th of May 2017 at Oleh, Isoko South local government area of Delta State.

In a statement signed by Chief Anthony Okoro chairman and Chief Jubilant Igelige secretary of the organizing committee of the ceremony stated that the week - long activities will begin from May 7th with interdenominational church service at Oleh civic center by 2.pm and midnight fireworks in the community.

The statement added that on Monday the 8th of May 2017, there will be paying of traditional homage by various quarters, corporate organizations, philanthropists, groups, individuals and other Isoko communities. Also cultural display and dances at the palace of HRM Anthony W. O. Owrawah (JP) FACI, Omogha 1, the Odiologbo of Oleh kingdom by 10. am.

This will be followed simultaneously the next day by secondary school Debate and anniversary lecture at Oleh civic center by 9. am.

The week - long programme will continue on 10th of May 2017 with conferment of Chieftaincy titles on Sons and friends of Oleh kingdom at the Palace of the monarch by 10. am. While on the 11th of May 2017 visit to orphanage homes at Oleh and Irri community will take place respectively at 10. am and will be followed by a novelty football match by Oleh and Ozoro Community Council of Chiefs at Isoko Central School (I.C.S) Oleh, by 3.pm.

Grand finale of the coronation anniversary is slated for 13th May 2017 with church service at St. John's Catholic Church, along Emore road Oleh by 9. am to 11. am while the reception will commence by 11. 30 am at Oleh township stadium with the cutting of 80th birthday cake, cultural dances entertainment and refreshment. The statement added that there will be midnight fireworks on display in Oleh community. 

Asanido!!, Wo Re Su To. Ise!!

HRM Anthony William O.  Ovrawah  (JP)  FACI, Omogha 1, The Odiologbo of Oleh Kingdom  and Chairman Isoko Traditional Rules Council, Delta State.

Fayose to Buhari:'You were not elected to function as “Friday President”

By Ridwan Adeniyi

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has said that Nigerians did not elect General Muhammadu Buhari to function as “Friday President”, adding that he (Buhari) was now acting more like a ceremonial and

part-time President.

The Governor, said he was glad that his constructive criticism was getting to the President and his handlers, noted that it was not enough for the President of a country like Nigeria to be seen in public only while attending Friday Jumat service at the Presidential Villa, videos of his activities should be made public too.

Speaking on 23/04/2017 through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, the governor said it was necessary for Nigerians to be properly informed about the well-being

of their president.

He accused some close allies of the President of deliberately shielding him and preventing him from attending to his health so as to continue to run the government on the basis of “Mr President has directed” even when the President did not direct anything.

“That’s why Nigerians are told every day that the President said this and that with the President neither speaking directly nor attending any official function. This is not good for the image of a country like Nigeria that is struggling to get out of economic recession,” the governor said.

Governor Fayose, who said by virtue of the his old age, the President could be susceptible to illness, advised that “President Buhari should rather be allowed to take proper care of his health while the Vice

President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo acts constitutionally as the president.

“However, it is doubtful if those cabals that are obviously running their own Presidency within President Buhari’s Presidency will allow him to take a long vacation, probably outside Nigeria to take care of

himself.”

The governor insisted that Nigerians must hear the voice of their President and see him physically, not through surrogates or the cabal operating behind the scene.

“It is only when the President is seen and heard physically that Nigerians will believe that they are not being ruled by a part-time and ceremonial president, whose powers are being exercised on his

behalf by some cabal,” he said.

Ayo-Fayose TO President buhari

Newly Installed CCTV Aids Arrest of Robbers in Oshodi

By Ridwan Adeniyi

OSHODI, Lagos, Nigeria – The newly deployed mobile CCTV camera procured by the Lagos State Government for the operatives of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad has recorded its first surveillance arrest.

The suspect was arrested in Oshodi while the Mobile CCTV was being installed at Oshodi to monitor the area. The suspect Emmanuel Alowonle, 18-year old, a native of Ondo State, disclosed this during interrogation that he came to Lagos about two years ago and work as a bus conductor in the area.

Alowonle was arrested after stealing from another commuter handbag on the pedestrian walk way. The mobile CCTV camera was parading oshodi when it sited Emmanuel in the crowd picking from a passerby handbag.

The CCTV camera was jointly managed and put into use by both the RRS operatives and technical assistance by the Lagos State Response Unit, (LRU).

The emergency management parastatal of the Lagos State Government handled the technical knowhow of the camera while men of the RRS took charge of the security aspect of the newly deployed security mechanism.

The surveillance patrol team afterwards patrolled through Ilasa area, mile 2, and Airport road in same manner of test running and putting into use the mobile surveillance technology.

The mobile CCTV is geared towards helping security operatives in close monitoring and wider view of Lagos crime prone areas and also enhances prompt detective ability of security men in the state.

It will be recalled that the Lagos State government in its effort to combat crime in the state gave out the surveillance mobile CCTV to further help in the tracking down of criminals and identifying crime scenes in the State.

The Governor while handling over the security mechanism to the Commander RRS said, the present administration is on top of the fulfillment of its triangular tripod agenda which security and empowerment of security operatives lingers on.

Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Olarinde Famous Cole, said that there would be no hiding place for those who come to Lagos to perpetrate crime, adding that the police would fish them out of your hiding.

The suspect has been handed over to the security task force for further investigation.

Newly Installed  CCTV Aids Arrest of Robbers In Oshodi EMMANUEL ALOWONLE

Delta holds 6^th Sports Festival

By Owho Warri

The 6th Delta State Sports festival has been scheduled to hold from May 8-12, 2017 in four venues in the state. Venues are Asaba, Agbor, Obiaruku and Ozoro.

The opening and closing ceremonies of the games shall take place on the 8th and 12th respectively at the newly commissioned Ozoro Polytechnic Ultra-Modern Sports Stadium.

The festival which will be declared open by His Excellency Sen. (Dr.) Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State, is expected to attract other dignitaries and sports enthusiasts from within and outside the state including the Hon. Minister of Sports, Comrade (Barr.) Solomon Dalung, who will be Special Guest of Honour.

In all, 24 sports shall feature at the festival, they are Athletics, Para- Athletics and Football which shall take place at Ozoro. While athletes in Swimming and Cycling shall be competing for honours at Obiaruku and Agbor respectively. Other Sports to feature in the Festival shall take place at Asaba. They are Boxing, Chess, Badminton, Judo, Kungfu, Karate, Golf, Gymnastics, Scrabble, Trado-Ayo, Table Tennis, Squash, Para-Table Tennis, and Wrestling. Others are Taekwondo, Weightlifting, Para-P/Lifting, Tennis and Para-Tennis.

Each of the 25 Local Governments in the State is expected to conduct a mini sports meet to select, prepare and present athletes that will represent the Local Government Area in this Festival. A minimum of (50) fifty athletes are expected to represent each Local Government.

The State Programmed and Non-Programmed athletes shall be given the opportunity to compete for honours at the festival which will also be used for trials and selection of athletes that will represent the state in future zonal, national and international sports competitions.

The Local Governments which shall emerge first, second and third positions shall win cash prizes and trophies while the winning athletes shall receive medals and opportunity to be absorbed into the sports programme of the state.

Rain Storm ravages community

The people of Emu Ebendo, Ndokwa West Local Government have called on Government to assist the victims of a recent rain storm in the Community. Speaking to some journalists who visited the community Mr. Igwuala Patrick a CDC Executive member narrated how the roof of his house was blown off among others who lost their roofs and houses to the storm. He further stated that all families lost between 200 to 500 stands of plantain to it with many of the plantain stands just beginning to produce. He estimated the loss in the community to be over N 60 million naira in food crops while the damaged houses are more than twenty. Also speaking Mr. Ugbe Wilfred the CDC Chairman said that there is no plantain stand now in the community and in their farms due to the rain storm. The President General of the Community Mr. Friday Ozobeme appealed to the Delta State Government to come to the aid of the community especially during this planting season to alleviate the sufferings of the people who lost their houses and over 10,000 plantain stands in the community.

 

Rain Storm ravages community

FONE Media Integrated Company Holds 5^th Edition of Heroes/Heroines of Development Awards/12^th Year Anniversary

… With a Lecture themed: Preserving our Languages for Posterity, Isoko as a Focus

By Kelvin Ohoror

          The 5^th edition of Isoko Heroes/Heroines of Development Awards and the 12^th Year Anniversary of the Isoko Mirror Newspaper on the newsstand was held at the Jubilee Retreat, conference centre Warri; with a lecture themed: “Preserving our languages for posterity, Isoko as a focus”.

          The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FONE Media Integrated Company/Publisher of Isoko Mirror Newspaper comrade Felida Osede Essi in her address affirmed that, this programme is the 5^th edition of Heroes/Heroines of Development Awards, an occasion for bestowment of honours to those who sincerely deserved these honours and to also celebrate Isoko Mirror newspaper 12^th year on the newsstand.

Comrade Essi Further stated that the last time when the 4^th Edition of this programme was held at Shell Road, Warri on July 14 2012, A book titled “Historical Facts on the Isoko People and Communities” was presented. “Today another book titled; “Motivational Capsules”, is ready for presentation, stressing that the book will enhance the thinking of our people to move Isoko forward.

She therefore called on the senior citizens of the Isoko Nation to come together and speak with one voice not minding their political divide so that Isoko as a Nation can get its rightful place.        

She pointed out that, the Isoko Heroes/Heroines of development award is aimed towards encouraging people who have immensely made contributions to the development of societies not to rest in their oars to do more.

The recipients of the awards are; Alhaji Abdusalam Paxman Ekpuze, Mr. Julius Omokioja Eto, Hon. (Chief) Raphael Egaga Okaruefe, Dr. (Mrs.) Elizabeth Oghenekome Agbada, Opa Williams, Prof. Sam Aghalino, Princess Oghale Oweh, High (Chief) Iduh Amadhe, Barr. Afahokor Akpovienehe Duncan, Dr. (Mrs) Janet Ofo Phd, Chief Ighodheme, Powerlee amongst others.

The Chairman of the occasion Prince Roland Obaro Unuafe, National Co-ordinator, Campaign for Good Governance stated that, “Among all the races in the in the world Isoko is the most admired race, he is happy and bless to be an Isoko man, stressing that what Comrade Felida Essi has been doing for the past few years is to encourage and inspire a lot of upcoming sons and daughters of Isoko Nation. “I commend her tremendously and pray that God will continue to sustain her in all her undertakings”. He said

Prince Unuafe who was happy with comrade Felida Osede Essi, reiterated her consistency in the publication of Isoko Mirror because he know what it entails to publish an ordinary pamphlets unless one is been sponsored by a rich business mogul or Government.

The National Co-ordinator, campaign for good governance therefore charged the Isoko people to emulate the publisher of Isoko Mirror and start doing something that can preserve Isoko cultural heritage and language in order for the Isoko Nation to take its rightful position in the country.

Earlier in a lecture delivered at the event themed: “Preserving our language for posterity Isoko as a focus”, the keynote speaker Dr. (Mrs.) Elizabeth Oghenekome Agbada stated that language is an embodiment of a people, distillation and codification of human value. She pointed out that a meaningful contemplation of existence is impossible without bringing language into the picture, but stressing that there are factors militating against the survival of the language, which are; negative attitude of the people, lack of patriotism and lack of government support for the minority languages.

Dr. (Mrs.) Agbada further emphasized that, an average Isoko man sees Isoko language as a language that cannot be used to contribute meaningfully to modernity, globalization, politically, economically, technologically and scientifically. As a result the language is being treated with disrespect and neglect; the implication of this is language endangerment and its eventual death or extinction.

The erudite scholar who frowned at the behavioral attitude of the Isoko people noted that “The average Isoko man/woman does not see any need of spending his/her money on anything that has to do with the Isoko language. “The Language needs to be documented and to be taught in primary and junior secondary schools to enable the upcoming ones to read and write it” to achieve this, teachers need to be recruited for this exercise”. She noted

She further asserted that, “As the owners of the Isoko language we should do something to preserve it by documenting the language, teaching it in schools from primary to tertiary Institutions and the negative attitude of our people towards the language must change, that will enable us preserve language”. She said.

 

Cutting of the cake led by Prince Roland Obaro, Unafe Chairman and some Awardee.

Guardian Reporters Receiving Mr Julius Eto's Award  FROM Ambassador Alhjaji Paxman Ekpuzo.

The Pulisher Close with Mother of the Day Barr. Mrs Erijo, Miss Josephine Abraham and Mrs Joy Uzize.

The Pulisher Flank led by Prof. Mary Edema, Provost Collage of Education warri, Prof. Aghalino

MYSTERIES OF BABYLON AND NEBUCHADNEZZAR’S DREAM INTERPRETED BY DANIEL IN THE BIBLE

By Alhaji Abdulsalam Paxman Ekpuze

“Indecision is the true sign of instability, Real Peace Advocate are known when meaningful decision are needed.

In 604 BC – Daniel explained to Nebuchadnezzar that in his dream he had seen a giant statue representing four successive empires that would rule the earth before a stone representing the Kingdom of God struck the statue and destroy it. (Daniel 2:1–49).

By 29AD Jesus Christ stated his ministry to proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God (Luke 4 V 44) and commanded His followers to pray for the kingdom of God to come on earth (Matthew 6 V 10) and by 610AD Prophet Muhammad stated His ministry proclaiming that he is a mercy to all people (Quran 21 V 108) and that God has completed His favour to mankind and has perfected religion in Islam (Quran 5 V 4).

History has it that Jesus Christ (5BC – 33AD) and Prophet Muhammad (570 – 632AD) were born and lived on earth during the fourth Empire i.e. the Roman Empire.

The influence of these two great personalities Jesus & Muhammad on earth cannot be underestimated but unfortunately their followers have become competitive instead of cooperative in promoting the Kingdom of God with Peace and Security on earth in tire with Daniel explanation.

Freedom of religious practices is approved by God, but this freedom must be looked into seriously. Much of the rampant restiveness in homes and communities has their genesis in religious centers due to false teachings’.

Peace Advocates who are religious leaders too have much work to do in saving mankind out of the hands of these ‘new-age Pentecostalism insatiable prophets’ by promoting Radio and Television programs for intra/inter religious dialogue to educate the public correctly and save humanity from its present predicament..

“LIFE IS NOT LOST BY DYING, LIFE IS LOST MINUTE BY MINUTE, DAY BY DRAGGING DAY, IN ALL THE THOUSAND SMALL UNCARING WAYS” Stephen Benet.

God Created Herbs for Healing Says –Itimi

Recently at Ijaniki area of Lagos State, the Medical director of Oscar Trado-Medical Clinic, Dr. Oscar Itimi in an encounter with the Deputy General Editor of Isoko Mirror discussed the efficacy of the traditional medicine.

According to him, while explaining the importance of herbs, noted that although, people are always skeptic about the effectiveness of herbs, they also forget that even the orthodox medicines are produced from herbs depending on the application.

He stressed that with the kind of training being received now through the academy established by Lagos State in conjunction with Trado Medical practitioners has improved the usage of herbs tremendously.

“Today as I speak with you, I am a Christian Colonel (Prayer Warrior) in Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Fogo Olorunhan, Badagry branch. You will agree with me that there is nowhere the Bible condemns the usage of herbs, rather, it encourage us to apply these herbs because they are created for mankind” he said

Dr. Oscar who was confident, supported his argument with the following scriptures verses like: Psalm 104:14-17, Genesis 1: 29-30 and Revelation 22:2

“If you go through this verse of the Bible you will understand what I am talking about because being a Trado-Medical practitioner does not mean you are an idol worshipper” he said.

Dr. Oscar Itimi

Despite Appeal for Help, Tony Grey Still Abandoned By Government, NGOs

 By Gab Ejuwa

Despite several appeal on local tabloids, national dailies and social media by the family of ailing veteran musician, Tony Grey for the Delta state government, corporate organizations, non-governmental organizations and well to do individuals to help them with N10 million for medical treatment of Tony Grey abroad, none has come to the help of the family. Although an NGO, Onuesoke Foundation in conjunction with a group under the aegis of Friends of Tony Grey in the United States of America recently donated N512,000 for his treatment. The groups led by a PDP chieftain, Sunny Onuesoke, appealed to corporate organizations, Delta State government, institutions, non-governmental organizations and well to do Nigerians to contribute generously towards saving the life of the ‘Come Back Love’ evergreen crooner. Tony Grey has been lying critically ill for months now and need funds for necessary medical attention abroad after being diagnosed of prostate cancer and diabetes. Earlier this year, Tony Grey’s family had appealed to Nigerians to assist them in order to bring back the living legend to his full state of health. The family stated that living a happy life of contentment was their greatest plan until Tony Grey fell sick and everything changed. Their life and that of Tony Grey have been under the mercy of God and the little savings they had have all been exhausted in paying hospital bills. Up till this moment they have not gotten any help from members of the Performing Musician Association of Nigeria PMAN despite the fact that Tony Grey was the founder of the Delta state chapter of the PMAN. When contacted, Mac Dee, a well known musician in Warri and its environs frowned at the attitude of the state government in not responding to the plight of those who have helped the country and state with their career. He said, “I am surprised that up till this moment, the Delta state government has not deemed it fit to help the ailing musical maestro. Is it only when he has died that they will start extolling his virtues? he queried. He revealed that he is aware that members of the PMAN Delta state chapter are making plans to help the family with reasonable amount of money to offset Tony Grey’s medical bills. When contacted, the Delta state PMAN Governor, Quincy Tebite, said “as the PMAN Governor I have visited him and also gave my little assistance, when I returned, I summoned a meeting and we resolved to meet the state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for assistance because we don’t have enough  to take care of the required medical bills”. “Since I resumed office as the PMAN Governor in the state, there have been some persons fighting me to see that PMAN does not move forward in my time, the younger brother to Tony Grey is inclusive. As I speak with you, we are in court because they have been going round spoiling the minds of the people that my tenure is over and that I have been removed from office whereas nothing of such existed because I was the one who went for the recent delegate conference. “Recently, the state executive resolved that we should go round the zones to speak the truth to them to understand what is on ground, so that we can have a transparent government because some persons who are aligning with Tony Grey’s brother have spoilt the mind of some members. We have been embarking on this move in order to have one house and take a better decision on what we can do as its time to unite for the sake of Tony Grey, “We want to organize a fund raising concert to raise money for him. As you know, PMAN is not a one man affair; it is an organization of many people. One thing is to sensitize them first, so we have gone to Isoko and Agbor, next week will be at Ndokwa. What we are doing now is a sensitization tour to reunite the house before we will organize the concert. “I know it is God that has been sustaining Tony Grey, and I know the same God will sustain him till when help will come to him soonest. I have written several letters to the Governor to help Tony Grey because he has paid his price for the state with his music. Even during the Owhorode of Olomu’s 100 years birthday and anniversary I met with the governor on the issue but we have not received any help from him. We are not silent over the issue at all. Tony Grey whose music tracks ‘she is my love’ ‘my message’ and ‘come back love’ were everyone’s delight in the 70s and 80s was born over 60 years ago and needs about N10 million for the treatment of prostate cancer abroad . Mr. Grey hails from Aboh town in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State but presently resides at Cruz Land, Marine Quarters, Warri in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta state. Grey is presently been taken care of by his family and one or two friends at his residence in Warri after he was recommended to be flown abroad for proper medical attention because he was diagnosed of prostate cancer and diabetes. Grey popularly known as Ozimba of Africa has been ill for over eight months and is currently bedridden at his Cruz Land, Marine Quarters, Warri, Delta state and has lost a lot of weight. A family source told our correspondent that his father was diagnosed of diabetes but the major ailment was prostate cancer that has to do with the reproductive system. The source stated further that his father has been admitted for over five months at a private hospital in Warri and several operations were carried out on him until it was recently confirmed that he was suffering from prostate cancer.

Coronation of Al-gambary as New Imam of Gambary Holds on May 5, 2017

We use this medium of time to announce our amiable Father, Mentor, Mudir, Sheikh, Imam the grand great son of Imam Li-gambari, Fadilat Sheikh Al-imam Al-kaleefah Alh Sulaiman Abd. Azeez Al-gambari which was nominated by the people of Gambari and the coronation ceremony will take place on May 5, 2017 at Emir’s Palace Ilorin, Kwara State.

Our daddy was not desirous to come to power and he did not make himself a candidate but Allah’s will must come to past, this honour is not for you only but rather for all Gambari  Ilorin Kwara State. May Almighty Allah grace the forth coming ceremony and bless the new Imam with strength to carry on the great task with wisdom, Knowledge and understanding as he selfless serve humanity more grace to your elbow.  Amen

Long life Imam Sulaiman Al-gamabry                                 Long life Gambary

Long life Emir of Ilorin                                                         Long life Ilorin kwara State.

Isoko Agog as Faculty of Law Finally Receives Accreditation

By Michael Ekokoruwe 

The faculty of law Oleh Campus Delta State University has been given full accreditation by the National University Commission (N. U C.) at Abuja. The information of the accreditation to Isoko land brought celebration, jubilation and commendation to the Commission and Isoko Development Union.

Briefing news men, the president general of Isoko Development Union, High Chief Iduh Amadhe said, with the full accreditation, students can now collect form in the ongoing Jamb registration throughout the country and chose law at the faculty of law Delta State University Oleh Campus. He said the Vice Chancellor, Professor Victor Peremode has received the accreditation certificate from the commission and sent him a text message of the full accreditation of the faculty of law DELSU Oleh Campus.

Chief Amadhe stated that the faculty of law Delta State University Oleh Campus was given interim accreditation twice which means no accreditation and no admission of new students. He noted that the campus which started in 1995 has produced legal luminaries, great politicians and governors like Ben Ayade of Cross River state and others.

He emphasized that Isoko Nation waded into the accreditation process and discovered that the funding and infrastructural development were inadequate. Adding that Isoko people all over the world donated generously, with the help of the State governor Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa and the University management provided all the requirements needed for the full accreditation of the campus.

Chief Amadhe while commending Isoko sons and daughters for their donations towards the accreditation of the institution, forwarded the text message by the Vice Chancellor professor Victor Peremode to the Chairmen of Isoko South and North, Sir Ithiako C. Ikpokpo and Hon. Emmanuel A. Egbabor, Hon. Leo Ogor, member National Assembly representing Isoko Constituency, Senator James Manager, Delta South Senatorial District, Mr. Daniel Omoyibo and others for update on the accreditation of the law faculty, Delta State University.

Chief Amadhe also commended the State governor Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for the infrastructural development and road construction of the institution. He noted that the management of the institution has also contributed towards the accreditation, stressing that special thanksgiving will be scheduled to appreciate God and all that have contributed towards the accreditation of the faculty of law, Delta State University Oleh Campus

HIGH CHIEF IDUH AMAIDHE, IDU PG

Pomp as Evah Gives Out Daughter in Marriage

It was celebrations galore when Christopher Ekerekoru Bidii of Delta State took the daughter of Ijaw foremost activist, Comrade Joseph Evah’s, daughter Linda Tamara Tonbra Evah as wife.

The traditional marriage held at the bride’s father home in Alakpere Ketu lagos on Thursday April 8^th 2017 witnessed a large turnout of dignitaries across Lagos State and beyond.  Isoko Mirror was there to cover the colourful events.

The publisher of Isoko Mirror Comrade Felida Essi, while speaking with journalists at the occasion recalled that Comrade Evah has been her mentor and very supportive since the inception of Isoko Mirror Newspaper.

Bride Aunty supervising cuting of the cake

Comrade Joseph Evah aprecating the coupl's

Grooms Father apreciating the Couple's 

L.R. Bride Uncle, Comrade Joseph Evah and bride's mother

SOME SOUTH SOUTH WOMEN IN ATTENDANCE

Guardian Editor, IDU PG, Aghalino, Okowa, 20 Others Bags Heroes and Heroines Awards

·        As Isoko Mirror celebrate 12 years on the Newsstand

By Owho Warri

The 5^th Edition of the Heroes/Heroines Awards will be bestowed on the Guardian editor, Julius Eto, High Chief Iduh Amaide, IDU President General, Professor Samuel Aghalino, Mrs Oreva Okowa and 20 others under the distinguished chairmanship of Prince Roland Unuafe on the 15^th April 2017 at Jubilee Retreat and Conference Centre, Warri Delta State.

Others are: Father of the day, High Chief Iduh Amaide, Mother of the day, Barr. Mrs O. Mary Erijo Principal Partner .M.O. Erijo and Associates, Special Guest of honour, Ambassador Alh.  Paxman Ekpuzo, Guest of honour, Princess Mrs Oghale Oweh, Guest of Honour, Professor Samuel Aghalino, Anniversary Lecturer will be delivered by, Dr. Mrs. E.O Agbada chief lecture, collage of Education Warri.

The Award is based on individual performance in the areas of leadership per Excellence, Mentorship, and Contributions to Development and Humanitarian Services across the globe.

The Awardees Includes: Opa Williams, Dr. Mrs Janet Ofo, Chief Godwin Ighodeme, Chief Dr. W. Omonoseh, “Power lee d Great”, Hon. (Chief) Raphael Okaruefe, Bishop Dr. Godwill Olakpe, Dr Isaac Ejebe, Comrade Frank Alordiah, Alhaji Abdulsalam Ekpuze, Dr. (Mrs) Elizabeth Agbada, Mr. Nelson Onowotu, Engr. Solomon Okpithe, Josephine Anumbor Abraham, Dr.Andrews Elueni, Barr. Afahokor Duncan, Princess Oghale Oweh, Pastor Senior Gabriel Okpako Uyeh JP. RT. Revd. John Aruakpor, Marcus Ekure.

The publisher of Isoko Mirror Newspaper, Comrade Felida Essi who spoke to some selected Journalist recently in Warri expressed optimism, noting that those selected were based on their credentials and performances at their various fields of endeavour, while stressing that those selected for the award were carefully studied and assessed before their selection.

Julius Eto

High Chief Iduh Amaide

Professor Samuel Aghalino

Mrs Oreva Okowa

Teachers' Death: NUJ Faults Delta Govt. on Salaries, Arrears Payments

 By Elo Edremoda

Following the death of three secondary school principals and a vice principal in a ghastly auto-crash last Friday, the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Warri Correspondents' Chapel has described as "callous" the management of workers welfare by the Delta state government.

Commiserating with the Delta State Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), the All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools, as well as the students of schools where the  four victims served, the union, in a statement signed by its chairman and secretary, Comrades Akpokona Omafuaire and Joe Ogbodu, noted the nonchalant attitude of the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa administration towards payment of workers salaries and arrears.

It will be recalled that the deceased four were en route Kwale to honour an invitation by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Chinedu Ebie. 

According to reports, the meeting was part of processes to resolve the strike action by the NUT.

Further expressing condolence to the teachers' families, the statement faulted the intimidation tactics by the state government to quell the labour dispute, citing the contradiction to its "prosperity for all Deltans" slogan. 

"If the state government had not foreclose the immediate negotiation with the protesting teachers, the death would possibly not have occurred painfully the way it did.

"The Union therefore call on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa-led government to wake up to its responsibility and stop passing buck when the responsibility to take care of citizens' welfare actually stops at the state Governor's deck.

"The threat position taken by the government was an awkward and outdated manner of resolving labour dispute by a government which purports to give prosperity to all Deltans," the statement said.

nts on the practical issue of investment as well as exploring the need to industrialize Isoko and position Isoko as the next economic and investment hub. 

The imperativeness for endowed Isoko personalities/ elites, and business men to invest more in Isoko was also highlighted at the event. 

The Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, who was special guest of honor at the event lauded the ingenuity and foresightedness of the two  Local Governments Chairmen in organizing the Summit. He harped on the needed for spirited and business conscious Isoko people to develop interest in investing in Isoko. He promised to encourage investment in all parts of the State. 

Part of the conclusions from the various conversations at the Summit was the need to  established the first ever Isoko Investment Council with the responsibility to outline and implement an economic Master/Plan for Isoko.

Proven finance and investment expert, Sir Ayodele Othihiwa chaired the Summit, while renowned Professor Abednego Ekoko was the Keynote Speaker.

Prof. S. Aghalino and Dr. Chris Akpotu presented lead papers. A crack team of proven experts in various field of endeavors discussed the various presentations and also shared their personal practical experiences in financing and investment.