APC NWC has endorsed Erue led excos - Ogboru, Omo-Agege, others

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Delta State have stated that with the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday, which upheld the authentic results of the 5th and 12th May,  2018 Ward and Local Government Congresses in Delta State, the new national leadership of the Party has rightly and totally endorsed the current Ward, LGA and State leadership structure of the APC in Delta State under Prophet Jones Ode Erue.

In a statement signed by Chief Great Ogboru, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Dr. Iyke Odikpo, Chief Charles Uwaechie, Dr. Alex Ideh and Hon. George Timinimi stated that the Court also affirmed that only the valid delegates who emerged from the congresses conducted by Alhaji Dododo could produce a State Executive as was done on 19th May, 2018 when Prophet Jones Ode Erue and his entire State Executives were duly elected. 

The leaders expressed appreciation to the National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and his co-executives for the courage to do what is right and keep the Delta APC together under the tenets of justice, respect for due process and zero tolerance for impunity. 

The statement reads, "We also salute His Lordship Hon. Justice Chikere for the patience to respect the parties’ choice to settle the matter amicably. And, we congratulate all 270 Ward, 25 LGA executives and the State executives elected on 19th May, 2018 and led by Prophet Jones Ode Erue.

"As leaders, we have a solemn duty to unite our people. Therefore, we call on all leaders and members of the Delta State APC to come together and heal our Party. Our Party has immense electoral and governance promises and potentials. We need everyone to deliver on these promises and harness the potentials. We cannot allow the past internal differences to harm us further. We are comrades in genuine, patriotic pursuit of good governance for our people. We are not mortal enemies. We must never allow anyone of us to suffer exclusion, deprivation, or harm for whatever position they may have held during the pendency of our challenges. Putting the past behind. Let us march forward with a positive spirit of brotherhood", the statement added. 

The leaders stated in the statement that their resolve to defeat the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State in 2019 is beyond the ordinary. "We will match, surpass and roundly defeat PDP in every election, whether Governorship, Senate, House of Representatives or House of Assembly. We know the electorates and our people are overwhelmingly with us", 

Nigerian who carried out US biggest tax fraud jailed

A Nigerian, Emmanuel Kazeem, who masterminded a plot to obtain millions in refunds from the United States Internal Revenue Service, has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment in Oregon.

Emmanuel Kazeem

Kazeem, 35, of Bowie, Maryland, was sentenced in Eugene, on Thursday 21-06-18 for a “vast conspiracy” of identity theft and tax fraud.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office said the convict bought personal information (including social security numbers and dates of birth) and used same to fraudulently file thousands of tax returns on behalf of unwitting victims.

“Emmanuel Kazeem orchestrated one of the largest tax fraud schemes in our nation’s history. The complexity of this case and the incredible effort by law enforcement to bring those responsible to justice cannot be understated,” Billy J. Williams, U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon, said.

Kazeem purchased more than 91,000 stolen identities from a Vietnamese hacker—who pried that information from an Oregon background check company’s private database.

Between 2012 and 2015, Kazeem and his co-conspirators filed over 10,000 fraudulent tax returns in an attempt to get over $91 million in refunds.

Not all of the fake returns were successful but out of a possible $91 million, Kazeem and his crew still managed to receive more than $11.6 million in refunds.

The lid over Kazeem’s fraudulent activities was blown open in 2013 after a Medford resident noticed that someone had filed false tax returns on behalf of her and her husband.

She alerted the Internal Revenue Service, IRS, which swung into action and was able to track down Kazeem.

Richest witch doctor who never misses church

• Unlike a majority of witchdoctors, Annah Mutheu lives in an expensive house with a swimming pool and posh cars
• Mutheu states that the Bible helps her heal patients and she never misses church on Sundays

She lives a life on the fast-lane. Her abode is a lavish home she estimates to be worth Sh40 million, she has a fleet of cars and often jets in and out of the country like a corporate high-flier.

At first, you would think she is a politician’s wife. But that is not the case.

Annah Mutheu is a witchdoctor.

While a majority of witchdoctors purport to make others rich, they are often stuck in the squalor of abject poverty, what with their matope houses. But not so with Mutheu. The class eight dropout who says she inherited the trade from her parents is not afraid to flaunt her wealth.

“Most people assume that witchdoctors are poor and lead miserable lives. That is not the case. I am a woman of means and my juju business has made me rich,” the former student at Katwii Primary School confessed to The Nairobian.

Surprisingly, Mutheu says the Bible helps her a lot in healing her clients and that she never misses church on Sundays.

The 39-year-old mother of three who prefers to be called, ‘the boss lady,’ revealed that she has invested heavily in her lavish house and looks, which in turn, have attracted more clients.

She invited The Nairobian to her home in Tala in Kangundo, Machakos County, where a swimming pool and posh cars take pride of place.

Mutheu's house

The home is a beehive of activity as clients stream in, while others patiently wait for ‘the boss lady’ who, however, clarifies that most of the wealth is from her businesses which she runs and not from her juju practice.

When asked how much she is worth, Mutheu reveals that, “My properties are countless since I also invest in real estate within the country. I have three lorries, three public service vehicles, three personal cars, a petrol station and plots in Nakuru, Nairobi, Mombasa, Malindi and here in Tala.”

“Most witchdoctors live in dirty places, which is a turn off. I decided to do my business differently. Clients are always streaming in seeking my services. You see, if you make them feel comfortable, they will always come back,” she said, adding that, “For example, a sofa set which is in the room where I treat my clients is worth Sh350,000. The room has more than one set.

The swimming pool

Mutheu says, “In a day, the minimum number of clients I get is receive is between 60 and 80.” She charges each Sh1,000 ‘consultation fee’ adding she never fails because “witchcraft is action.” Having at least 60 clients means she rakes in Sh60,000 a day from ‘consultation fee’ alone, which totals to Sh1.8 million a month. Her clients range from politicians, businessmen to corporate bigwigs.

For clients outside the country, Mutheu only requests their “pictures via WhatsApp or email and I could tell them their problems and heal them through the pictures.”

“My mother told me how to trade and she also told me that I can because when I was born, the spirit of witching was inside me. I have no regrets,” she says, adding that she has gotten rid of crime in her home town.

Nigerian man beats his mother to death during fight in US

The gallant operatives of the Unites State Police Department in Indiana state have apprehended a young Nigerian man for killing his own mother.

A 34-year-old man, Gabriel Bassey has been arrested in Indianapolis, the U.S state of Indiana, on preliminary murder charges after police say he killed his mother.

According to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department news release, the accused and his 54-year-old mother, Patricia Bassey, were involved in a fight on Tuesday.

Suspect, Gabriel Bassey

The suspect called 911 on himself and told dispatchers he killed his mother during a fight.

MPD officers were dispatched to the 8000 block of East 20th Street, where they found Patricia suffering from apparent trauma.

Medics pronounced her dead. The cause of death was blunt force trauma.

When police interviewed Bassey at police headquarters, he confessed to killing his mother.

According to the affidavit, "Gabriel became enraged with his mother after she slapped him during an argument the night before. Shoved his mother onto the sofa and began hitting her in the face… when she fell to the floor face down he continued to assault her.”

Neighbors in the adjoining condos say they didn’t hear any signs of an assault, during which court documents show Gabriel told police he repeatedly kicked his mom in the torso.

Court records claim, “The assault concluded when Gabriel finally realized what he was doing to his mother, stopped and went upstairs to bed… leaving his mother face down but breathing.”

When he woke up on Wednesday the suspect said he, “found his mother was in the same position she was the night before, but she was not breathing.”

“This issue is one that does not discriminate,” said Catherine O’Connor with the Julian Center.

O’Connor says while most people think of domestic violence between a husband and wife, crimes involving children and parents are also common.

A search of police records doesn’t show any prior domestic violence history involving the suspect, but O’Connor says there are often warning signs before violence turns deadly.

“I hope big picture folks realize this is a problem that belongs to all of us. They likely know someone in a situation where they need help,” said O’Connor.

“Everyone plays a role in trying to stop it. This is something is important for every member of this community. Everyone has a role to play.” he added.

Gabriel was transported to the City-County Building prisoner intake for processing and he Marion County Prosecutor’s Office will review the case for a final charging decision.

Financial autonomy for legislature, judiciary is a must -Okowa

... Swears-in Obuh, Efenudu as chairman and secretary of Delta state pension bureau

Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has said the bill on the financial autonomy of the State Houses of Assembly and judiciary which was recently assented to by President Mohamadu Buhari was made possible by collective efforts from relevant stakeholders.

The governor made the clarifications recently on the 11^th June 2018, in Asaba while swearing-in Mr Tony Obuh and Comrade Lawson Efenudu as Chairman and Secretary of Delta State Pension Bureau respectively.

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (middle); Mr. and Mrs. Tony Obuh (right);  Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Efenudu, during the Swearing-in of Chairman and Secretary, Delta State Pension Bureau, in Government House Asaba.

According to Governor Okowa, “I want to place on record that the constitutional amendments involved the National Assembly, the State Houses of Assembly and eventually the final bill is assented to by the President.”

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (right) congratulating, Mr. Lawson Efenudu, after being Sworn-in as Secretary, Delta State Pension Bureau, in Government House Asaba.

“So, it is a result of the constitutional amendment in which both tiers of government have been effectively involved in the decision making and I think that it is important that any section of the constitution that is finally signed into law is the constitution that we have given to ourselves as a people to operate, so, every arm of government is involved in its making, but, very important, as a state, as soon as it is finally transmitted to us we will be implementing the law as it is because, we have sworn to adhere to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, so be rest assured that we will do so and just for all of us to realize that financial management is a very difficult thing to undertake, but I believe that both the Speaker of the House of Assembly and the Chief Judge of the state are experienced enough to handle their affairs along with the distribution of funds in line with what is budgetarily available and will be able to manage it in such a manner that all of us will be on the right path in terms of accountability,” the Governor stated.

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (right) congratulating, Mr. Tony Obuh, after being Sworn-in as Chairman, Delta State Pension Bureau, in Government House Asaba.

He congratulated Mr Obuh and Comrade Efenudu on their appointments, noting that as experienced technocrats and labour leaders, they should carry out their functions accountably and in transparent manner to enable them win the confidence of labour Unions.

Mr. Tony Obuh (right) and Lawson Efenudu, during the Swearing-in of Chairman and Secretary, Delta State Pension Bureau, in Government House Asaba.

“I believe that the Nigerian workers, especially those in Delta State have been very cooperative with this government, we have developed a partnership which enables all of us to work together because there is no government that can do well without the workforce and the workers have taken us thus far in the course of this administration,” he emphasised.

From left; Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Marshal  Umukoro; Barr. Fred Majemite; Mr. Tony Obuh and Prof. Sylvester Monye, during the Swearing-in of Chairman and Secretary, Delta State Pension Bureau, in Government House Asaba.

Responding on behalf of Mr Efenudu, Mr Obuh commended Governor Okowa for deeming them fit to serve the state as Chairman and Secretary of the Bureau of Pensions, assuring that they will do their best with the cooperation of all Deltans to ensure that pensioners in the state get their entitlement as at when due.

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2019: Cataclysmic effect of wars: let's choose peace

By Bobson Gbinije

“So long as mankind

Shall continue to lavish more

Praise upon its destroyers than

Upon its benefactors war shall

Remain the Chief Pursuit of

Ambitious minds”

EDWARD GIBBON (1737-1794)

Decline and fall of the Roman Empire

The relativistic and pluralistic coloration given to the TRUTH has always precipitated divisions, conflicts, controversies and wars. Hence, the first victim of war is the TRUTH. When the truth is murdered, hoodwinked, hara-kiried and suppressed in any collectivity it stimulates the instant death of peace redounding to war.

Within the context of usage, war is the unleashing of violent martial, political, socio-economic, religious, cultural etc. hostilities against another individual, nation or collectivity. War is fighting, expedition, crusade, jihad, insurgency, terrorism, armed conflict, battle, rebellion, revolution, uprising, offensive insurrection and attack etc.

The Peloponnesians wars, the 100 days war, the First and Second World Wars, the battle of tondibi, the Nigeria/Biafra Civil War(1967-1970), the Rwanda, Burundi, Sudan, Sierra-Leone, Mali, Chad, Central African Republic, Islamic State (IS), Al-Shaba, Boko Haram, Al-Qaeda, Shite, Sunni Religious Wars, Libya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Yemen, Russia, America, Egypt, North and South Korea, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Middle East, India, Libya, Ukraine, China/Taiwan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines, Afghanistan, Syria Wars have turned our world into an oubliette of doom, death, disease, quagmire and an apocalyptic dungeon of hopelessness.

Wars have plunged and will continue to plunge mankind into the abyss and labyrinth of arrested development. It is the proverbial vulture of our world waiting to consume the carcasses of the dead. It brings out and unleashes brutish bestialities, sanguinary proclivities, Neanderthal brigandage, belligerent lunacy and genocidal decimations on helpless children, women and innocent men etc.  

In the 21st century that boost of so-called modern civilization, with over 300,000 universities, over 1 billion Christians, 2 billion Muslims Buddhist, Hindus and nominal Traditionalists etc. It is a shame and a cadaverous disgrace that wars still remains the major means and ways of settling our differences. O’ what a hypocritical World! Seeing the evil of war the essayist Dr Finley Peter Dunne (1867-1937) posited in his book ‘WAR and WAR MAKERS’ that “I wish it could be fixed up, so the men that start the wars could do the Fighting”.

The Late Biafra war General Emeka Odumegu Ojukwu observed in his book ‘Because Am Involved’ that “Nobody Likes blood-letting, one would certainly wish there were no more wars in all parts of the world, because no war in history has ever solved the problem it set out to solve, eventually, whatever solution there is, emerges from a conference table, and not from the battle field. It is only those who have not been involved in a war that will always push war as the first solution to any problem. War does not solve, it cowers but the problem remains”.  

The people of Ife-Modakeke, Urhobo / Itsekiri/ Ijaw, Tiv-Igala, Boko Haram insurgents etc seem not to have learnt their lessons about the futility and negative consequences of war. The People that cause the war and set the stage for the war do not fight. It is the common man, the flotsams and jetsam and the poor downtrodden that die in reckless battles. Hence, the statesman Winston Churchill (1874-1965) said that “Little did we guess that what has been called the century of the common man would witness as its outstanding feature more common men killing each other five centuries together in the history of the World”.        

But in very rare cases when painstaking, mindboggling, intensively Saber-rattling and doggedly consummate dispute resolution and schism management alternatives has been exhaustively explored and exploited, men could be reluctantly compelled to resort to war in self-protection and self-preservation. But it is the established philosophy of the stoics and pacifists thinkers that on no ground and condition must war be fought. But Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) in his book ‘Mein Kampf’ said “it must be thoroughly understood that the lost land will never be won back by solemn appeals to the good God, nor by hopes in any League of Nations, but by the force of arms” and George Washington (1732-1799) said that “to be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace”. They preferred war wholly and partially, but war put an end to their lives ambitions and dreams.  

The Totality of our world is sunken in the throes and cesspit of wars. The United Nations, African Union, Organization of American States, ECOWAS, ASEAN, Organization of Asia/Pacific Nations, Regional Bodies, National and State Bodies can no longer checkmate and deracinate the octopoidal tentacles of wars in our World. We call on our leaders, peoples and the global communitie.

Exclusive details of how Dbanj son, Daniel Drowned in his pool while he was away at BET awards

More details have emerged on how Daniel Oyebanjo aka Daniel D Third, son of Nigerian singer, D’banj died in a swimming pool in their home. A source close to the family stated that the kid died while his father was away in Los Angeles to witness the 2018 BET Awards, which saw Davido emerge Best International Act. 

The source also revealed that the kid was playing with a couple of family friends who paid them a visit at their residence recently. When they got carried away, the little boy wandered off into the backyard where he fell into the pool and drowned. The boy’s body was later found inside the swimming pool by his mother who thought she left him with grown kids believing they were capable of taking care of him. He was immediately rushed to the hospital in an unconscious state where he was certified dead. The body of the late infant has been transferred to the mortuary. All the while, his father D’banj was in far away Los Angeles California.

This is really sad!!!

May God comfort their hearts…

2019: Okowa, Wike urge electorates to Shun failed leaders

Ahead of 2019 general elections, Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa and his Rivers State counterpart, Barr. Nyesom Wike have urged the electorates to shun elected officers who have failed to deliver on their electoral promises. 

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (2nd right); Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike (middle); Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Dr. (Mrs.) Ipalibo Banigo  (2nd left); former Deputy Speaker, House of Reps, Austin Opara (right); Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ikuinyi-Owaji Ibani (left) and Other’s, during the Commissioning of Mgbuoshimini Model Primary School, in Port Harcourt.

The two Governors spoke on the 14^th June 2018 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State during the commissioning of projects executed by Governor Wike's administration by Governor Okowa. 

Governor Okowa who was in Port Harcourt on the invitation of his Rivers State counterpart, emphasised that in 2019, the electorates should make their decisions based on the delivery of promises made by political office holders.

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (2nd left); Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike (2nd right); Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Dr. (Mrs.) Ipalibo Banigo  (right) and former Deputy Speaker, House of Reps, Austin Opara, during the Commissioning of Mgbuoshimini Model Primary School, in Port Harcourt.

"When you see good thing and you don't admire it, it means that either you are sick or you are wicked," the Governor said, adding, "all eyes can see the quality of projects you (Governor Wike) are executing, people call you Mr Project, but, you are Mr Quality Project."
He emphasised, "our democracy is ripe for our people to re-elect people based on their performance, those seeking re-election should be able to show their report cards, the people should be able to look at the promises they made before they assumed office and check if they have delivered on such promises."
Governor Okowa who commissioned the Mgbuoshimini Model Primary School and Mgbuoshimini Modern Primary Health Centre, commended Governor Wike for executing "life changing projects."
"It is good to give thanksgiving to God, it is better that God acknowledges that you are rendering selfless service to the people," he added, noting, "Governor Wike is offering service, services that touch lives to his people."

Cross Section of Participants

Governor Wike had in his speech, disclosed that he learnt a lot from the quality of the numerous projects executed by Governor Okowa's administration in Delta State stating that those who have failed to deliver on their electoral promises have no business seeking for re-election.
He assured the people of Rivers State that his administration will not relent in executing projects that will make them happy and profusely thanked Governor Okowa for honouring his invitation to commission projects in his state.

Burutu holds town hall meeting as Okowa inspects and commissions projects

Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa in an unprecedented move, on the 21^st June 2018 commissioned projects executed by his administration in the riverine communities of Burutu local government area. 

The Governor was accompanied by his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro and top government functionaries, at a town hall meeting with the people of Burutu local government area, he stated that his administration was committed to executing developmental projects in the riverine communities of the state.

Delta State State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (middle); Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro (2^nd left) Delta State PDP Chairman, Barr. Kingsley Esiso (2^nd right); Commissioner for Urban, Hon. Asupa Forteta (right) and Chief Tunde Smooth, during the Commissioning of Burutu Township Roads in Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State. 

Some of the projects he commissioned and inspected during the visit include, Burutu township roads, Obotobo-Sokebulou road, Burutu ultra-modern market, among others.

“There is a lot of challenges associated in constructing roads in this area, the contractor handling the 18.9 kilometre Obotobo/Yokri road had to get a mobile asphalt plant and with the pace of work, we hope to come back very soon for commissioning,” the Governor said, adding, “I will like to be remembered for the commitment of my administration to developing riverine communities.”

He continued, “it is my hope to bring people at the federal level to commission projects at the riverine areas.”

Commissioner for Works, Chief James Augoye (right) and Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah, during the Commissioning of Burutu Township Roads in Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State.

The Governor decried calls for the establishment of more institutions of higher learning in the state, disclosing that he was committed to ensuring full accreditation of courses offered by the existing institutions in the state for the benefits of the students and Deltans in general.

While commending the high turn out of people for the town hall meeting despite the difficult terrain of the area, Governor Okowa commended the people for keeping the peace which has made it possible for development activities to take place.

Chairman of the local government council, Hon. Godknows Angele had in an address, said the people of the area will reciprocate Governor Okowa’s commitment to developing the area by re-electing him in 2019 to continue with his good works.

Photographs of Burutu Township Roads in Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State.

Others who spoke at the occasion thanked the Governor for attracting development to the area which was hitherto, avoided because of its difficult terrain.

Earlier, the Governor and his entourage paid a courtesy visit on the traditional ruler of Ogulagha kingdom Carp. Joseph Timiyan. 

The traditional ruler thanked Governor Okowa for initiating several people oriented projects in Burutu.

Obrogo says APC is ready for 2019 general election

-----as Oshiomole emerged national chairman

By

Kelvin Ohoror 

Ahead of 2019 general election,the newly elected chairman of the All Progressive Congress(APC) Mr. Benson Obrogo has affirmed that,the party is ready and fully prepared for the 2019 general election, he made this known during the inauguration of the newly elected executive at the party secretariat, Oleh, Isoko South, Local Government Area, Delta State. 

According to him, his election as the chairman of the party including his executive is a new dawn for the party in Isoko South, noting that, the party is ever united and set to win election come 2019.

Oshiomole

He further reaffirmed that,come 2019 the party in Isoko and beyond is ready to slaught it out with any party, saying that,APC Delta State has the structure to win,that they are set to takeover government house come 2019.

He also appealed to the party members who are aggrieved as a result of the last congress of the party to bury their hatchet and join him and the leaders and stakeholders of the party to work for the victory of the party come 2019.

 Sharing the same view with the party LGA chairman,former House of Assembly member Hon.Benjamin Efemona Efekodo said that, the party is very prepared and ready for 2019 election,noting that unlike the local government election were rigging was able to take place because it was the State that conducted the election.

Hon. Efekodo further stressed that, during the local government election, the PDP have all the officials, mechineries and apparatus, but come 2019 is going to be a different ball game entirely because INEC will be the one to conduct the election which is a neutral body.

He therefore advice the party faithfuls to put themselves together and campaign for the next general election to ensure victory. 

Meanwhile comarade Adam Oshomole has been elected as the national chairman of all progressive congress (APC) on the 23^rd of June 2018. He was elected on a voice vote as other contesting aspirants step down for him making him a consensus candidate.

Omafuaire promised to be accountable, not evasive to the people

By Ibebe Rufus Akpobome

Comrade Akpokona Omafuaire, the leading Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, aspirant for Ughelli and Udu federal Constituency has promised to be accountable to his people if he is elected to represent his people.

Omafuaire insisted that having covered the area for over a decade as a professional Journalist, he understand the needs of the people.

He also boasted that his training as a business administrator and a lawyer makes him best fit and proper to represent the people.

Omafuaire opined that lawyers should be the best people for lawmaking, stresding that why his people have had poor representation is because people who had no legal knowledge have always been sent.

According to him, "The first criteria ahould be legal knowledge and a vast understanding of the needs of the people.

"I have covered reports of the underdevelopment of the area despite its huge oil and gas resources. The problem is that those who have been there lack the requisite knowlegde of the pains of the constituents."

Omafuaire stated that when given the mandate, he will be a very loud and capable advocate for his people due to his unmatched qualities and pedigree.

He also promised to be accountable to the people and not be evasive and inept as some of those who  had been there resulting in monumental under performance.

Shock as woman gives birth to live cat

Worshippers at the God of Action Liberation Ministry a.k.a Shallom Embassy received the shock of their lives after a woman gave birth to a live cat during a deliverance session at the church premises in Ughelli North LGA of Delta state.

According to Newsmen, the woman complained of not menstruating for the past 3 years since she became pregnant.

Confirming the incident, General Overseer of God in Action Liberation Ministry, a.k.a, Shallom Embassy, Prince Ovie Emmanuel to speak on the miracle which has left many in doubt, he confirmed the report saying,”It happened recently at about 8 pm during a programme”

Mamuzee twins neglect their mother for 17Yrs because pastor told them she's a witch

This morning, a very angry Daddy Showkey took to social media to call out singing duo, Mamuzee twins, for neglecting their mum until she died recently at Igando General Hospital in Lagos only for them to rush to social media to mourn her. 

LIB reached out to Daddy Showkey moments after his post to find out what really happened and why he decided to call out his friends. H told us,

Quote

'no mind those bastard idiot boys, they are stupid idiots. Those boys abandoned their mother for 17 years because one idiot pastor tell them say their mama na witch. The mama wey born una, wey no kill una till una dey succesful, the woman born 10 children and all of una dey alive o'.
He also said;
'four days ago after they called me that the woman has been sick for a long time, I called the twins and told them to go and see their their mum and they said they are at a church in Warri doing 10 days fasting.
They even told me that its their pastor that's telling them to stay away from their mother because they've been married for years with no child. And I asked why didn't the woman who gave birth to 10 of you not kill any one? why didn't she kill us all when we were all struggling in Ajegunle and she was the only one taking care of us?
Daddy Showkey explained why he took to social media to call them out saying, 
'I didn't intend to say anything about this issue but when I saw their post on Instagram, I dropped a comment on it and they deleted it, that's why i went on my page to call them out. Its so sad that they don't know the value of motherhood'.

Be accountable to God, impact positively on your people

The wife of Delta State Governor and founder 05 initiative, Dame Edith Okowa has urged political office holders to be accountable to God and impact positively on the lives of their people.

Dame Okowa stated this on the 14^th June 2018 at the burial ceremony of Elder Friday Ogbonna Ohia, father of the Governor's security detail, Justus Ogbonna in Abala Community, Imo State.

Wife of the Delta State Governor and Chairperson, 05 Initiative, Dame Edith Okowa (2^nd right), her Abia State counterpart, Deaconess Nkechi Ikpeazu (right), and Mr Justice Ogbonna (left), during the funeral service of the father Mr Justice, Late Pa Friday Ogbonna at Abala I Abia State.

She stressed that politicians must humble themselves when they occupy positions of authority and positively impact on the lives of the people and their communities, noting that they should always acknowledge that they are nothing without God.

While urging Christians to live godly lives,  pleasing God always, the Governor's wife said the late Elder Friday Ogbonna Ohia, who died at the age of eighty-five years was a peace maker and a devout Christian.

Wife of the Abia State Governor, Mrs Nkechi Ikpeazu called on all to develop a good relationship with God and man, adding that the way a man lived on earth would determine the testimonies of people concerning his life.

 

Wife of the Delta State Governor and Chairperson, 05 Initiative, Dame Edith Okowa (2^nd left), and her Abia State counterpart, Deaconess Nkechi Ikpeazu, (left), Rt Hon Ndudi Elumelu (2^nd right), and the bereave, Mr Justice Ogbonna, during thee burial ceremony of Late Pa Friday Ogbonna at Abala community in Abia State.

She described the son of the deceased and security detail of the Delta state Governor, Mr. Justus Ogbonna as a humble man and urged those left behind to mourn to remain united and build on the legacies of their father.

Mr. Justus Ogbonna had earlier read his late father's biography in an open-air funeral service attended by family members, friends and associates

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Isoko reps 2019: time to pass the baton

By Alex Ovie

Leadership at whatever level of life or human endeavor could be likened to a relay race with the baton being passed from one person to another person. Ordinarily, most people love to cling to position of leadership for as long as possible because of the benefits and privileges that come with it hence they find it difficult to pass the baton when they have significantly played their part.

Leo Ogor

Power to such people is like an aphrodisiac, it is always irresistible and enticing. History is replete with examples of African leaders clinging to power for decades. Some of these leaders will rather prefer to die hanging on to power than to hand it over to someone else. The likes of Late Gen. Sani Abacha of Nigeria, Muamar Gaddafi of Libya, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, Teodoro Obiang Nguemena of Equatorial Guinea, Joseph Kabila of Democratic Republic of Congo and a host of others readily comes to mind.

Recall that former president Olusegun Obasanjo attempted to extend his tenure beyond the stipulated two terms but the then National Assembly scuttled the plan. It would be accurate to state that the aims of these leaders who gained their position through democratic process are not to enhance the welfare of the people but to consolidate their hold on power by subverting democracy.

While in positions of power, such leaders do not spare a thought for the impoverished rather they amass enormous wealth more than enough to take care of their great-grand children. Besides, extended duration in power often establishes corruption networks and inequality as some groups or zones are excluded from partaking in the leadership circle.

Effective leadership needs to be anchored on the reality of immortality. This is the conscious leadership that should be embraced at all levels. We have our roles to play in every position of leadership we find ourselves, and when the time comes for us to vacate the stage, we must do so with gracefulness and promptness. Under no circumstances should leadership be regarded as a right or a family property.

The imperative to pass the baton to a credible successor was clearly emphasized by foremost Indian industrialist and co-founder of Infosys, Narayana Murthy when he said, “When you run a part of the relay and pass on the baton, there is no sense of unfinished business in your mind. There is just the sense of having done your part to the best of your ability. That is it. The hope is to pass on the baton to somebody who will run faster and run a better marathon”.

Indeed, there is no gainsaying the fact that Rt. Hon. Leo Okuweh Ogor, incumbent member of the House of Representatives representing Isoko North/South Federal Constituency is known to be one of the highly respected federal lawmakers in the country today due to his valuable contributions to debates on the floor of the house. The minority leader of the House of Representatives has been representing Isoko North/South Federal Constituency of Delta State since 2003. Rt. Hon. Ogor commands enormous respect among his colleagues in the National Assembly on account of his outspokenness.

It is also a fact that Rt. Hon. Leo Ogor who hails from Isoko North will by the end of his present tenure have put 16 fruitful years of representation behind him. No doubt, Rt. Hon. Leo Ogor has done enough for Isoko people within the past 15 solid years and should be given some credit.

To be candid, the erudite lawmaker has fought his fight, he has run his race. He has the chance to leave behind a credible legacy if he decides to drop his rumoured re-election bid and bow out gracefully. Rt. Hon. Ogor has run his course and taken the ship of the Isoko Nation as far as he could. It is time to pass the baton. An accomplished leader must always be on the lookout for the next prospective relay runner. As it is often said, ‘Success without a successor is failure’.

Dale Burke, California based pastor and founder of Leverage Leadership captured it thus, “Nothing feels better than seeing a vision you helped to birth be passed on into the capable hands of others”. So many times, the vision, purpose or plan of God outlives a person, and in order to see it fulfilled, it must be successfully passed on to the next generation.

The import of this is that for a prolonged period of 16 years, Isoko South has faced exclusion when it comes to representation at the Federal House of Representatives. As a matter of fact, Isoko North has had a fair share. It is therefore politically expedient to balance the democratic equations in the upcoming 2019 National Assembly elections by conceding the House of Representatives slot to Isoko South.

Today, political leadership positions in most democracies in Africa including Nigeria are moving from being occupied by professional politicians and mediocres to technocrats, accomplished professionals and top rate executives in the private sector.

For instance, Delta State performing governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa before venturing into politics had excelled as Medical Director of Victory Medical Centre, Igbanke. Same could be said of Benedict Ayade of Cross Rivers State, a Professor of Environmental Microbiology at the Delta State University Abraka, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, formerly MD/CEO of the National Oil and Chemical Marketing Company a subsidiary of SPDC before becoming a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2003. Ibikunle Amosun (FCA), Ogun State governor formerly served Principal partner of Ibikunle Amosun and Co (Chattered Accountants) in Lagos.

One of such leading professionals who has his entry into the political landscape of Delta State is Sir Othihiwa Oghogho Ayodele (FCA), an accomplished Accountant who currently serves as Partner and Head, financial services Industry Audit Group at KPMG Nigeria.

The consummate Accountant who is also the president of the Association of Reporting Accountants and Auditors in the Capital Market, a body that coordinates the activities of all accounting professionals and service providers in the Capital Market, is seeking to represent Isoko Federal Constituency come 2019 at the House of Representatives.

Without prejudice to the competence and legitimacy of other aspirants nursing the ambition to represent Isoko Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Sir Othihiwa Oghogho Ayodele has the capacity to offer quality representation not only to Isoko but to Delta State and therefore deserves the support of Isoko people.

Judging by his antecedents, it is evident that the Owodokpokpo-Igbide born politician is quite passionate about the Isoko course. His speech on May 19, 2018 at the PDP Secretariat Oleh and Otor-Igho where he formally declared his intention to run is borne solely of innate drive for emancipation of the Isoko nation and never a gimmick intended whatsoever to attract unnecessary attention.

Sir Othihiwa is a man prepared and willing to build upon the foundation that is been laid for us by our great leader, Rt. Hon. Leo Ogor. A man prepared to promote the birth of a new Isoko which will earn us local and international respect.

Sir Othihiwa stated during his declaration that Isoko Nation is too endowed with natural resources for it to be riddling in poverty. Therefore, if given the mandate to represent Isoko Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, his leadership will be anchored on 5 cardinal programmes namely

• Education and vocational skills development,
• Constant agricultural programmes to improve the agricultural sector,
• Sustainable human capital development and empowerment
• Improved medical care and
• Equitable and transparent execution of projects.

He is a dedicated and committed party man, an excellent team player, promise keeper and a thorough bred professional who has always been genuinely passionate about the plight of the Isoko people.

Therefore, for Isoko to be great again, it demands a progressive, vibrant, aggressive, innovative, visionary, intellectually sound and forward thinking representation which Sir Othihiwa Oghogho Ayodele is prepared and determined to give.

Alex Ovie, former Publicity Secretary, Isoko Development Union (2004-2006)