TAKE CARE OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES IN YOUR DOMAINS,UDUAGHAN CHARGE COMMUNITY LEADERS.

TAKE CARE OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES IN YOUR DOMAINS,UDUAGHAN CHARGE COMMUNITY LEADERS.

Delta State Governor,Dr.Emmanuel Uduaghan has appealed to Communities
and Elders of Okere-Urhobo and Agbarha Warri kingdoms to protect the
rehabilitated and renovated schools within their domains.

Dr.Uduaghan made the appeal at Olodi Primary School before the
commissioning/formal handing over of the schools to its owners in
Warri on Tuesday February 25,2014.

Dr. Uduaghan asked the people of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom to form a
committee to laise with the Headmaster of Olodi Primary
School, Mr.Otomewo Ogheneochuko Monday so as to keep watch over the entire
school saying "the government shall continue regular rehabilitation
and renovation of schools" noting that facilities in the schools must
be "intact". While calling on the management of Olodi Primary School
to ensure that properties in the school are taken care of, Dr.Uduaghan
enjoined the management to also ensure that the school is kept clean
with pupils of the school involved. Dr.Uduaghan also called on pupils
of the school to take care of facilities at the school just as he
assured the people of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom of plans to renovate and
rehabilitate Ighogbadu Primary School which, according to him ,is now a
"den" for criminals.
Commending the governor for the dualization of Okumagba Avenue as well
as assuring them of rehabilitating Igbogbadu Primary School,Prime
Minister Of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom,Chief Wilson Eboh appealed to
Dr.Uduaghan to complete the road so that life can be more meaningful to
the  people.
 Dr.Uduaghan who also commissioned the renovated and rehabilitated
Cavegina Primary School,in Agbarha-Warri, also called on the
Monarch,HRM.Orhifi Ememo and his people to keep watch over the school
and called on the management of the institution to always shut the
gate  pointing out that there must be no ceremonies in the school
compound.

FASTING: A BREACH OF HUMAN RIGHTS-- Ikimi

FASTING: A BREACH OF HUMAN RIGHTS-- Ikimi

The Forum for Justice and Human Rights Defence,FJHD,has vowed to
arrest and prosecute any Pastor or church subjecting children to
fasting saying children fasting is a "breach" of their fundamental
human rights.

National Coordinator of the FJHD,Barr.Oghenejabor Ikimi made the vow
at the monthly human rights clinic held in Udu Local Government Area
of Delta on Saturday February 22,2014.

Barr. Ikimi who described children fasting as nothing but
"starvation"on the part of the children noted that they have parents
who are supposed to stand in the gap for them.

The human rights Lawyer called on Nigerians to change their mindset by
knowing their rights just as he suggested traditional oath for Public
Office holders in place of the Bible. This, according to him,will make
those in authority be afraid of "corrupt practices as death is a sure end for those who dare to breach the terms of agreement of such oath".

He also called on the Federal Government  to apologise to Nigerians for failing to
supply the 10,000 mega watts of electricity it promised and for the
power outage witnessed at the Murtala Mohammed International
Airport,Lagos. According to Barr.Ikimi,"if I set trap in Murtala
Mohammed International Airport,I fit catch big antelope",he enthused in pidgin English.

Guest lecturer at the Human Rights Clinic, Barr. Rufus Olarewaju who spoke
on "Introduction to Human Rights" noted that no one has the right to
take the life of another except the court  as the case may be.
Olarewaju who is  Lecturer at the faculty of law, Delta State
University, Oleh Campus said no one should be condemned until he is
heard pointing out “everyone is entitled to fair hearing”  just as he
called on Nigerians to be aware  of their fundamental human rights.

CBN GOVERNOR,SANUSI, SACKED!

                                              CBN GOVERNOR,SANUSI, SACKED!

President Goodluck Jonathan has suspended the Central Bank Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Lamido Sanusi.
Sanusi is to hand over to the most senior Deputy Governor of the CBN, Dr. Sarah Alade who will serve as Acting Governor.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Dr Rueben Abati, confirming the suspension said Alade will act as governor of the CBN until investigations on Sanusi are complete.
According to the statement, Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria and other investigating bodies, indicated clearly that Sanusi’s tenure has been characterized by various acts of financial recklessness and misconduct which are inconsistent with the President Jonathan's administration’s vision for CBN, which is focused on economic management, prudence, transparency and financial discipline.
The President assured that his decision was taken in good faith, in the overall interest of the Nigerian economy and in accordance with Nigerian laws and due process.  
The statement by the Presidential Aide reads in full: "Having taken special notice of reports of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria and other investigating bodies, which indicate clearly that Mallam Sanusi Lamido  Sanusi’s tenure has been characterized by various acts of financial recklessness and misconduct which are inconsistent with the administration’s vision of a Central Bank propelled by the core values of focused economic management, prudence, transparency and financial discipline;
"Being also deeply concerned about far-reaching irregularities  under Mallam Sanusi’s watch which have distracted the Central Bank away from the pursuit and achievement of its statutory mandate; and  
"Being determined to urgently re-position the Central Bank of Nigeria for greater efficiency, respect for due process and accountability, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has ordered the immediate suspension of Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi from the Office of Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.  
"President Jonathan has further ordered that Mallam Sanusi should hand over to the most senior Deputy Governor of the CBN, Dr. Sarah Alade who will serve as Acting Governor until the conclusion of on-going investigations into breaches of enabling laws, due process and mandate of  the CBN.
"The President expects that as Acting Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Alade will focus on the core mandate of the Bank and conduct its affairs with greater professionalism, prudence and propriety to restore domestic and international confidence in the country’s apex bank.
"The Federal Government of Nigeria reassures all stakeholders in Nigeria’s financial and monetary system that this decision has been taken in absolute good faith, in the overall interest of the Nigerian economy and in accordance with our laws and due process".

AMAECHI LOST BID TO INSTALL CRONY AS CHIEF JUDGE.

AMAECHI LOST BID TO INSTALL CRONY AS CHIEF JUDGE.

Justice Lambo Akanbi of the Federal High Court Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Wednesday faulted the swearing-in of Justice Peter N.C Agumagu, the President of the Customary Appeal Court as Acting Chief Judge of Rivers State, and thus nullified his appointment.

Delivering his ruling in the suit challenging Agumagu's appointment filed by the Kengena Unity Forum led by Boma Goodhead and Ajenyanate Samuel, Justice Akanbi said the appointment 'contravened the provisions of section 271, sub-section 4 of the 1999 constitution which is very clear, explicit and without ambiguity' that the most senior judge in the state High Court should be appointed Acting Chief Judge.

Governor Rotimi Amaechi had on August 20, 2013, amidst controversy and public outcry administered the oath of office to Justice Agumagu following the retirement of former Chief Judge, Justice Iche Ndu. The question as to who qualifies to be appointed as acting chief judge of the state has generated a lot of needless controversy.

“The provision of section 271, sub-section 4 of the constitution is very clear, explicit and without ambiguity. It says the governor shall appoint the most senior judge of the High Court.”

The question is who is Honourable Justice P.N.C Agumagu and where does he belong? Is he a judge of the High Court of Rivers State, appointed pursuant to the provision of Section 270, sub-section 1 of the Constitution or a judge of the Customary Court of Appeal under Section 280, sub-section 1 of the same Constitution? 'I have evidence before me unchallenged that his Lordship, my Lord, the Honourable Justice P.N.C Agumagu is a judge and indeed, the President of the Customary Court of Appeal of Rivers State.

The inevitable conclusion I have reached is that His Lordship, the Honourable Justice P.N.C.
Agumagu, is not qualified as a State High Court Judge hence he is not suitable and qualified to be appointed as Acting Chief Judge of the High Court of Rivers State.

'The only consequential order I should make in the circumstance is to direct the governor to comply with the constitutional provision on the appointment of an acting chief judge of the State High Court as provided under Section 271, sub-section 4 of the 1999 Constitution.’

‘That shall be the judgement of the court,' Justice Akanbi declared.The Rivers State Government through its counsel in the suit, Mr. Tuduru Ede said the government would appeal the ruling.

Chief Amitaye,Orodje, Ugborhen Council of Elders and Youths

Chief Amitaye,Orodje, Ugborhen Council of Elders and Youths

UGBORHEN: MONARCH GIVES CHARGE.

UGBORHEN: MONARCH GIVES CHARGE.

The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom,HRM. Mujakperuo, Orue I, has charged the
newly elected executive of Ugborhen Community to concentrate on the
all round development of the community.

The Okpe Monarch gave the charge on Wednesday, February 19 at his
palace when the Council of Elders of Ugborhen Community went to introduce the
newly elected executive to him.

The Monarch charged the newly elected executive led by
Chief Anthony Amitaye to be accountable to the Ugborhen
people, to invest the proceeds from the oil rich community wisely; to award
scholarships to the indigents, to make the Ugborhen Community Primary and
Secondary Schools the envy of others with the provision of texts books
and state of the arts facilities in its science and computer
laboratories as well as motivate the teachers financially and to make the
academic environment conducive for teaching and learning.

The Orodje enjoined the newly executive to work together in peace with the
interest of moving Ugborhen Community forward at heart.

Speaking with newsmen shortly after the introduction of newly elected
executive to the Okpe Monarch,Chief Anthony Amitaye reiterated his
administration's resolve in transforming Ugborhen Community. He
promised to work with all aggrieved persons in the community with the
aim of moving the community forward.

WARRI SHOULD HAVE BEEN CAPITAL OF DELTA STATE--- Prof. Oyovwaire.

WARRI SHOULD HAVE BEEN CAPITAL OF DELTA STATE--- Prof. Oyovwaire.

He is an astute Academician and a respected Chief of Okpe Kingdom, Prof. Sam Oyovbaire has
revealed that he and other eminent Deltans fought for Warri to be the
capital of Delta State during the creation of Delta State by the General
Ibrahim Babangida administration.

Prof. Oyovbaire, who was a minister in that regime, made the revelation when the newly elected President of
Ugborhen Community, Chief Anthony Amitaye paid him a courtesy visit at
his country home in Opuraja Community in Sapele Local Government Area
of Delta State.

Prof.Oyovbaire explained that if the move had succeeded, the whole of Okpe
Kingdom and other areas near Warri would have been rapidly developed.

He adviced the newly elected president not give land on"free hold" to anybody
apart from Ugborhen indigenes."Don't play with the Community's
land""don't give free hold to anybody apart from Ugborhen Indigenes".

He also adviced the newly elected Ugborhen President to provide
portable water, electricity, road as well as basic education for
the people of Ugborhen within the next three years of his
administration.

Responding, Chief Amitaye said his visit to Prof. Sam Oyovbaire was to
solicit for the prayers and support of the Chief for
the development of Ugborhen Community.
Chief Amitaye who described the present state of the Community as
"a community in shamble and cut off from the world outside" said the
community's health centre lacks power supply.  He explained that the
Health Centre needed just three electric poles which he had provided
for them to get electricity. He promised that in three days time the health
centre will have light. Chief Amitaye also promised an all round
development and change to the Ugborhen Community.

Present at the brief visit is the newly selected Assistant Secretary
of Ugborhen Community, Hon. (Dr.)Lawrence Ladun.