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Environmental activist, Sheriff Mulade has tasked the Delta state government to stop playing playing politics with the Aladja and Ogbe-ijoh crisis playing out in Warri-South west local government area. Mulade, who made the call during an interview with TheLivePen in Effurun, urged Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to save lives by taking a bold step to end the dispute between the two communities. While commending efforts of security operatives in keeping the peace he described a recent press release by some leaders of Aladja calling For relocation of the LGA headquarters to Ogidigben as unnecessary. He further warned that the crisis, if left unchecked could end up engulfing the entire peace of the state.

About 1.7million litters of petrol  has been lifted from the Warri depot by filling stations in Warri Effrun and environs. Executive Assistant to governor ifeanyi Okowa on security matters Hon. Dombraye Riginald Moro who has been monitoring the distribution said products so far lifted from the Depot will go along way in cushuning effects of the fuel scarcity. While reechoing  warning to  marketers against diverting or selling above price he equally Warned tank farm operators including Matrix to play according to the rules as government is keenly monitoring their activities. According to latest data released by management of Warri Depot,Ughelli  axis received lion shear of products followed by Abraka, Asaba, Effurun, Warri ,Sapele koko amongst others.

Sources say the renewed violence in Effrun ,Uvwie local government area, Delta state, is down to an unresolved dispute between an executive member of the Uvwie Youth Deciplinary Committee and an influential youth in the area. A source told THE LIVE PEN that the said deciplinary committee member recently used his position to manhandle the youth, inflicting life threatening injuries on him. It was gathered the aggrieved youth then moblised his friends who on Wednesday stormed the Alaka axis of Effrrun in search of the deciplinary committee member, shooting sporadically into the air, they repeated the same on Thursday evening and Friday afternoon respectively. The aggrived youths reportedly had a shootout with a police during their Friday operation which  resulted in looting of several shops as well as dispossing innocent citizens of their valuables. Some residents of Alaka, PTI road, Jakpa Junction an Ekpan have called on the LGA authorities to retain the security operatives who were...

About 1.2million litters of petrol  was on thursday the of  28th December 2017, lifted from the Warri depot by filling stations in Warri Effrun and environs. Executive Assistant to governor ifeanyi Okowa on security matters Hon. Dombraye Riginald Moro who monitored the process again warned marketers against diverting or selling above price. He asurred that the governor Ifeanyi Okowa led administration is committed to helping ease the current fuel scarcity. some of the  areas that  received products include Warri,Sapele ,Ughelli,Abraka, Asaba, Effurun, koko amongst others.

Baba Vanga, the dead 85-year women who was born in Bulgaria reportedly made some prophecies about things that will happen after she is gone to the great beyond including in 2018. For next year she reportedly said that China will overthrow the US as world Super power. It was claimed that in prophecy books she correctly predicted the chilling September 11th 2011 terror attack on the US.

A middle aged woman reportedly fainted at Shoprite in Warri on Christmas day due to the huge crowd that came for shopping at the Delta Mall Effrun.....see video and pix below

Video: (Watch Izokumor speak). The  commissioner representing Ijaw Ethnic Nationality on the board of Delta State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission DESOPADEC, Chief Favour Izokumor has assured that Host Communities in Delta state will benefit massively from the state government in 2018. In an interview in Warri, on Saturday, December 23rd 2017,Chief Izokumor  commended leadership of the various communities for collaborating  with the state government to halt vandalism of oil and gas installations across the state and urged them to sustain the tempo in 2018. While reserveing special commendation for Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his uncommon leadership qualities which set the tone for the current peace in the state and across the Niger Delta, well as the economic strides of the state, he hailed members of Pan Niger Delta Leadership Forum PANDEF for their constant dialogue on behalf of the region with the Federal govgovernment despite the challenges. ON 2018/2...

Karma today caught up with some armed robbers in Effrun, Uvwie Local Government, Delta state after the bandits who were operating in a Toyota Camry accidentally killed their Driver leading to a ghastly accident. Reports say a member of the armed Gang sitting behind the driver seat accidentally discharged his weapon after their driver reportedly applied the brakes along Airport Road close to Deputy Governor Kingsly Otuaro's residence. It was gathered three of the robbers reportedly escaped from the scene leaving behind their dead colleague. Meanwhile a police officer at the scene prevented source from taking close-up photograph at the scene.

AKPOJOTOR VIDEO  The member representing Delta Central on the Delta state Waste Management Board Sir Igho Akpojotor says the Man Management skills of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa,who has stabilized the economy of the state as well as ensuring upto date payment of workers salary will result in landslide victory for the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in the 2018 local government elections in the state. In Exclusive interview with Thelivepen.blogspot.com Sir Akpojotor rated Okowa very high while pointing to various projects and empowerment programs of the smart governor. He added that the Administration has successfully maintained prompt payment of workers salary which has improved level efficiency amongst the workforce.

F ollowing continued scarcity of petroleum motor spirit PMS or fuel across the country, the member representing Delta Central on the state Waste Management Board Sir Igho Akpojotor has blasted some greedy stakeholders in the oil sector for bringing hardship on the populace. Speaking on Sunday in Warri, Sir Akpojotor said some of the stakeholders have made it a habit to create scarcity during festive periods in other to make more money, this is even as he decried the sales of fuel at filling stations for #170 in Ughelli and other parts of Delta state. While admitting that there were contentious issues between them and  the government, He asserted  that the action of the oil sector stakeholders was in the interest of Nigerians. Akpojotor therefore  urged them to work with government and resolve whatever difference they have.

The federal government must stop patronizing violence to further improve existing peace in the Niger Delta region. In an exclusive interview with THE LIVE PEN, National Co-coordinator of African Center for Peace and Environmental Justice CEPEJ comrade Sheriff Mulade decried government’s reactive approach to issues in the Niger Delta. He asserted that Government must forge a solid bond with leadership of the region under the auspices of PANDEF to successfully address re-occurring contentious issues in the region. Mulade equally urged PANDEF members to desist from acts that will portray the body as individualistic.

Beneficiaries of the skill acquisition programmes of Delta State Government under Governor Ifeanyi Okowa's led administration in the State had an exhibition programmes today with Governor Okowa identifying investment in Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) as the easiest means of reducing youth unemployment and poverty.  The exhibition programme which took place in Asaba was witnessed by the Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, wife of the Governor of Delta State, Dame Edith Okowa, Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro and his wife, Ebi; former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, among numerous others.  The Governor who lauded the products exhibition and business fair organised by the beneficiaries of Job Creation Scheme of his administration, disclosed that the beneficiaries were "trained and established in various enterprises including but not limited to ICT, hair dressing and makeover, catering and confectionary, cosmetology,...

As the Yuletide Season draws near, Governors Ifeanyi Okowa and Willie Obiano of Delta and Anambra States respectively have assured commuters plying the Asaba – Onitsha road of free flow of traffic. The Governors who spoke  after a closed door meeting with the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps [FRSC], Mr. Olayemi Boboye yesterday [ 12-12-17 ] in Asaba said that they met to look at ways to ensure free movement of traffic especially on and around the Niger Bridge during the yuletide period. Senator Okowa on his part said that “we had useful discussion just like we did last year on ways to ensure free flow of traffic during the yuletide, everything has been put in place to ensure that nobody is stuck on the road”. Chief Obiano who also addressed journalists said that he was in Asaba with the Corps Marshal Boboye “to confer with Governor Okowa on ways to ensure that there is easy movement of traffic particularly at the head bridge”, stating that he has just inspected the road wit...

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The Commissioner of Police, Delta Command, CP. Zanna M. Ibrahim, psc has Friday, 8 December, 2017, reaffirmed the Command’s readiness at all times to ensure fairness and justice in all its dealings with members of the public. The CP noted that the reaffirmation became necessary against the backdrop of offensive insinuations and unwarranted concerns raised by one Afeez Hanafi in the Punch Newspapers of Thursday, December 7, 2017, pages 4&5 calling on the police authorities not to sweep “under the carpet” a case of attempted murder under investigation. The CP reiterated that for the avoidance of doubt, the following steps were taken following the unfortunate alleged shooting incident, viz: ·        The arrest of four members of the team for not preventing the escape of the culprit ·        The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and the ASP who is the team leader were queried for lacking in supervision ·        The sum of one hun...

Federal Civil Service Recruitment Application Form 2017/2018 The Federal Civil Service Commission of Nigeria (FCSC) is an executive body in Nigeria that has the authority to make appointments and transfers and to exercise disciplinary control over all Federal Civil Servants.No officer can be appointed into the Civil Service without authorization from the Federal Civil Service Commission if they have been convicted of a crime, or had previously been employed in the Government Service and had been dismissed or asked to resign or retire The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) wishes to announce vacancies in the following MDAs: (i) Federal Ministry of Information; (ii) Federal Ministry of Environment; (iii) Federal Ministry of Justice; (iv) Federal Ministry of Trade and Investments; and (v) Bureau of Public Procurement. Job Type:  Full Time Qualification: OND, HND, BA/BSc. Location: Abia, Abuja, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi,...

Big Brother Nigeria winner Efe Ajagba says he wants to work with Nigeria music great 2face Idibia. Efe who made the revelation during a radio interview at CROWN 89.9 FM today in Warri, Delta state as part of his radio tour to promote his new release, also said he will love to work with Seyi Shay and Tiwa Savage. He  also revealed that he is planning on floating his clothing lines,  and called on his fans to support him more.

National Coordinator of Center of Peace and Environment Justice CEPEJ, Comrade Sheriff Mulade has warned Nigerians to be cautious in handling fire, particularly during the harmattan period to avoid fire outbreaks that can easily spread and destroy lives and property. Speaking to newsmen in Warri Comrade Mulade  noted that fire outbreaks in Nigeria have become a source of concern stressing that Nigerians need to be conscious during the Yuletide period. He further explained that every season comes with its own challenges and  therefore called for the collective responsibility of every one to adapt to the changes in the weather condition and promote safety during the harmattan season. He charged government at all levels to take proactive steps towards reducing fire outbreaks.

The Delta State Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), ACM Khinde 6 has called on all Motorists and other road users across the State and the Federation to drive and stay alive as the yuletide season approach. ACM Adeleye  stated this during  the Federal Road Safety Corps Special Marshal RS5.2, Delta State Command 2017 Sectoral  Workshop organized for all Road safety Staffs across  the State and other neighbouring states around Delta State, with theme, “Road Safety Is Not A Privilege But a Right”. He attributed the causes of road crashes to lack of enlightenment on the parts of road users, stressing that, “As Safety Corps we have a lot to do to contribute to safety by enlighten our road users to reduce road crashes”. “In order to reduce road crashes, we need the improvement on the road safety management, ensure that our roads are well design and safer, ensure that our vehicles have safety gadgets and always ensure that those involve in any road crashes ar...

GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: DELTA STATE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMES (STEP AND YAGEP) FORM IS OUT. It is hereby announced for the information of the general public particularly Deltans that the Office of the Delta State Chief Job Creation officer, Governor’s Office Asaba has invited applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates for admission into the 2017/2018 cycle of Delta State Government Job Creation Programmes – Skills Training & Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP) and Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme (YAGEP). Applicants must be presently unemployed Deltan youth with genuine desire to acquire skills and training for entrepreneurship, aged 18-35 years and must possess at least West African School Certificate. Available trades for skills acquisition are as follows: Skills Training & Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP) 1. Fashion Design & Tailoring 2. Catering & Confectionary 3. Hair Dressing & Makeover, Cosmetology & Barbing 4. Decorati...

Ethiope East LGA campaign committee for 6th January 2018 elections was inaugurated on Sunday 3rd December 2017 at the country home of PDP Delta State Organizing Secretary, Olorogun Sunday Onoriode. The occasion was presided over by LGA party chairman, Hon Felix Erhimedafe and was supervised by two prominent leaders of our great party in the LGA, Chief Michael Adiotomre and Chief Bernard Edewor. Ethiope East Constituency representative at DTHA, Hon Evance Ivwurie, Hon Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Barrister Mrs Mary Iyasere, immediate past Council Chairman and PDP candidate for the 2018 council election, Chief Mrs Faith Majemite, Dr Amos Ighorodje, Olorogun Tony Oboroh, Chief Suru Salami, Chief Westham, Engr Dr Blessing Enamuotor, Chief Sunday Okoro, Hon Izu Christopher, General Ogedegbe, Chief Mrs Beauty Anidi and other chieftains of the party were also in attendance. Executive Assistant on Communications to His Excellency the Governor of Delta State, Dr Barrister Fred Latimo...

Following the election crisis rocking the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Warri Depot Unit between the Ben Jones faction (the incumbent Chairman) and the Zino faction accusing the state government involvement of the Union's election postponement as well as taking side with one of the factions, the Delta state govern ment has distanced itself of the allegations and reiterated government's position.  Briefing journalists in Asaba the state government on government's position on the issue, the state Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General,  Barr Peter Mrakpor who was accompanied by the state commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah said it was necessary to make government position's known because of different stories circulating on the issue, revealing that the State Government had no preferred candidate.    The Attorney-General further reveals that one of the factions pulled out of the dialogue process while the second went t...

CHAIRMAN, main committee of December 9, 2017 national convention of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has said officers of the party will emerge through a transparent, peaceful and blameless process. Senator Okowa who is the Governor of Delta State, commended the Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the PDP, Alhaji Ahmed Makarfi, members of the Committee and members of the Board of Trustees of the party for finding him, members of his committee, chairmen and members of sub-committees for the convention fit to serve the party and Nigerians in that capacity. "I am confident that we are going to carry out our assignment in such a manner that our people will be happy, we will ensure that the election process is transparent, a convention that is peaceful, reconciliatory and blameless," Governor Okowa said. Alhaji Markafi had in his speech, said the party has been positioned to emerge victorious in the 2019 general elections. He observed that in recent ...

PRESS RELEASE RE:THREAT TO SHUT DOWN PIPELINES AND PRODUCTS MARKETING COMPANY (PPMC), WARRI DEPOT, * CP ENJOINS PARTIES NOT TO RESORT TO SELF HELP         The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP. Zanna M. Ibrahim,  psc,  has called on marketers and all persons aggrieved over the postponement of IPMAN Warri depot election not to take the laws into their own hands. The CP gave this warning, Sunday, December 3, 2017, following intelligence report that certain persons have threatened to shut down operations at PPMC Warri on 4/112/2017 over the failure to conduct election on the 1 st  December, 2017, and to drive home their demand for a date to be fixed for the election.         The CP, while noting that the postponement has become necessary in view of the fact that one of the factions to the election did not partake in the screening exercise, calls on all the parties to exercise restra...

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The back and forth claim over the ESTABLISHMENT of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun, FUPRE has taken a new twist with former minister of EDUCATION Kenneth Gbagi laying claim. HERE ARE THE POSITIONS OF TEAM EVELYN OBORO AND KENETH GBAG I. As a youth who definitely would become one of those who will tell the Urhobo story tomorrow I decided to  my due diligence to be acquainted with fact about the ESTABLISHMENT of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun, FUPRE. The federal university of petroleum was established when  Hon Evelyn Omavowan Oboro was uvwie local government chairman. A very prestigious team made up of chief Sam okpoko SAN, CHIEF TUESDAY ONOGE (the president General of UGIU) then, Hon Evelyn Omavowan Oboro (uvwie local govt. Chairman then) and Dr veronica ogbuagu , Hon commissioner for Education delta state then hosted the team from Abuja in chief  Sam okpoko SAN'S HOUSE in EFFURUN GRA. HE GAVE OUT HIS PROPERTY AS PART OF  ...