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Authorities of Uvwie Local Government have exempted Churches in the Uvwie from paying community development levy popularly referred to as deve. Chairman of the Local Government, Ramson Onoyake in  release on Monday warned all youths in Uvwie never to harass any church in the area as his administration will unleash the full wrath of the law on anyone found culpable. He equally called on church leaders to report any harassment to his office. Meanwhile Due to incessant restiveness, the Uvwie local government Peace and security committee has with immediate effect suspended all youths                                            ..... ..👉                www.lionsbet.com activities in Ekpan as well as the Ekpan Youth Deciplinary committee. Following a marathon meeting on Monday, Chairman of the coucil Mr. Ramson Onoyake  advised all cor...

Following the successful completion of the Ugbomro and Okatata road,youths from the communities have hailed governor Ifeanyi Okowa and Hon. Evelyn Oboro for the  successful completion of the project. Speaking during their thanksgiving service on Sunday ,newly re-elected president of the Ugbomoro and Okatata youths Mr. Solomon Okodaso disclosed that youths of the Communities never harassed or demand any money for the construction firm. While promising to always work with the state and the Uvwie local government authorities to attract more projects and ensure security of lives and property ,he advised youths in the state to avoid driving away development from their area through unnecessary demands. Meanwhile A  People's Democratic Party PDP chieftain in Delta Central sir Igho Akpojotor on Sunday hailed Mr. Okodeso and his team describing their disposition as the beginning of a new Delta.

Opposition parties in Delta have urged to key into the smart agenda of the Okowa led Administration as there is no vacancy at the state government House in Asaba come 2019. While applauding the developmental strides of the current administration, a People's Democratic Party PDP chieftain in the state Sir Igho Akpojotor, asserted that it will be unwise for the opposition to think of disrupting the current peace and development efforts in the state just for the sake of playing politics. Akpojotor maintained that Deltans irrespective of political affiliation must put the state first in all they do. The PDP chieftain equally called on Deltans to go register and collect their Permanent Voters Cards PVC as that is the only way they can decided the fate of any of any political administration from the federal to local government level. While lamenting the poor attitude of Nigerians towards political process, he called for strong enlightenment campaign that will further help Nigerians bette...

Experts say the continued use of non degradable materials like polythene bags and plastic bottles remains a major reason for continued dirt’s in the environment. In an interview in Warri, the member representing Delta Central on the Delta state waste management board, Igho Akpojotor averred that there is need for production companies to switch to decomposable materials for their wraps and bottles. Such materials he said constitutes majority of blockages to water channels which often leads flooding in various parts of the country. According to him Nigeria as a nation missed the mark earlier by not making  provisions  for the disposal of nondecomposable materials. On what must be done Akpojotor  called on the federal government to come up with policies that will ensure smooth transition from non-decomposable material to decomposable materials in Nigeria. He equally maintained that Nigerians must take responsibility for the materials they use by ensuring proper disposal, whi...

The operational complex of the Center for Peace and environmental Justice CEPEJ was on Thursday 22nd of March 2018 officially commissioned  in Okpe local government area in Delta state,Nigeria. Speaking during the event on Thursday which had in attendance the Emir of Bida, the Oroje of OkepemKingdom,representative of the chief of army staff, speaker of the Delta state house of assembly, representative the Liberian ambersador to Nigeria amongst others top dignitaries, the British high Commissioner to Nigeria Louis Edwards through a representative described the Niger Delta region as very important to the growth and economic stability of Nigeria. Edwards who commended CEPEJ Coordinator Sherrif Mulade for his continued efforts towards peace o Africa, appealed to stakeholders to always remember that there can be no meaningful growth without peace and assured of the British government's commitment towards a peaceful and prosperous Niger Delta. On his part  Alfred Diata spiff, the Am...

The Delta state Waste Management Board DWMB, in Delta central, led by Sir Igho Akpojotor has reiterated determination to work with the Uvwie local government Area authorities and other LGAs to ensure clean and healthy Delta Central. WATCH AKPOJOTOR SPEAK. Speaking in Udu, Akpojotor commended  LGA  chairmen in Delta Central for their efforts so far and urged them to help build sanitation consciousness into the people. He meanwhile warned residents of Ugborikoko,kolokolo,Atamakolomi,Ukwokoko and some part of Osubi who are creating illegal dumpsites that the task force of the Waste management board will storm their area any moment and culprits will be dealt with accordance with the law. Akpojotor equally frowned at the disposal of dirt into the river behind Effrrun Market  as well other coastal communities and promised to take steps that ensure presence of PSP waste collectors in such communities.

The Association of professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN) Delta state Chapter has called for a ,"conference of Delta state People" where Deltans will sit down and discuss issues affecting them and how to resolve them. Speaking to newsmen at the end of the APBN Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting held at the NIS Secretariat in Effurun, Delta state at the weekend, State chairman of APBN ,John O Alkpokpo Martins Esq said the body is no longer comfortable with issues of double taxation and extortion in the state,which has worsened the ease of doing business. He said "the BOD is made up of all professionals body operating in delta state and we hold our meetings  three (3) times in a year. One of the aims and objectives of this professionals  body is to ensure, that the society in which we live is good and a better, it is our duty to enhance the development of  Delta State. Things are not getting normal, but wilder, September, last year we held a conference on how Delta State can ...

One of Delta State prominent Monarchs, Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, Orhue 1 has challenged members of the Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ to replicate their professional expertise in conflict resolution in Okpe communities, expressing happiness at the choice of establishing the NGO’s permanent site in Ugolo-Okpe. The Okpe Monarch gave the charge Tuesday March 13 at his Palace in Orerokpe when he played host to members of CEPEJ. He particularly tasked the NGO to intervene in resolving issues of environmental interest between multinational oil companies and Okpe communities. The National Coordinator of CEPEJ, Comrade Sheriff Mulade while noting that promotion of peaceful coexistence among people irrespective of religion, ethnicity and colour is one of their major objectives, extended invite to the Okpe Monarch for the official unveiling of CEPEJ centre coming up Thursday March 22 at Ugolo-Okpe, Okpe Local Government Area. Comrade Mulade who is eyeing the Warri South-West Con...

Ahead of Nigeria's 2019 general elections  the tricycle and motor cycle operators in Delta state have been advised to go register and get their Permanent Voters Card PVC. Speaking during an interview in Udu local government area, spokesperson of the Tricycle and motor cycle operators union in Delta state, Mr.Ochuko Johnson said it was wrong for members of the union and indeed Nigerians to assume that their votes will not count in the electoral process. According to him the only way to bring about change of government is to first get the PVC, which will enable one to vote. On the continued operations of another union in the state. Mr. Johnson said the case was in court, adding that it will be innaprpprate to comment on an issue before a court of law. He however  assured that the issue is firmly under control. (Vido:Watch Full interview) On Union members welfare He maintained that the union will continue to support registered members when called upon. Mr. Johnson however said...

Following the the commissioning of the Premium Steel Company rolling mill, the member representing Delta Central on the Delta state waste management board, Sir Igho Akpojotor has described Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as a developer. Speaking after the commissioning Akpojotor said Governor Okowa worked tirelessly withthe Assets Management Company AMCON as well as the ministry of mines and steel to ensure revival of the plant. While reechoing the peaceful disposition of the Udu people towards investors he urged the company to heed the advise of the governor and ensure the host communities get what is due to them. Akpojotor equally hailed the development strides of the governor in view of the massive construction going on across the stat's three senatorial districts.

Environmental stakeholders in the Niger Delta region have called for retraining and capacity enhancement of security agents  involved in the fight against illegal refining of stolen crude oil in the region. Following a round table discussion of all security agencies in Nigeria facilitated by the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice CEPEJ, the forum  led by  Key note speaker and former national secretary of the Nigerian Environmental society of Nigeria NIS, Akporoworoh FNES , noted that current practice of destroying  the illegal refineries and spilling the products into the environment was no longer acceptable. The forum noted that there was need to train security agents on how to recover stolen crude,safe guard it and hand it over to a designated government agency that will take it into custody and ensure proper handling. Key note speaker and former national secretary of the Nigerian Environmental society of Nigeria Akporoworoh FNES averred that  " the cu...