Perez Brisibe
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Nigeria: What We Need to Do to Check Corruption - DESOPADEC Boss
Managing Director of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Bashorun Askia Ogieh has harped on the need to adopt strategies that will reduce human element in the accounting process as an avenue in checkmating corruption in the country's public sector. The DESOPADEC boss gave the charge, Thursday, while speaking as a special guest of honour at the commissioning of the Dame One Joy Adewuyi ICAN Resource Centre, Warri.
Isoko North By-election: APC kicks, wants EFCC, ICPC to investigate exercise
By Perez Brisibe The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday formerly reacted to the outcome of last Saturday’s by-election for Isoko North constituency with an appeal on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC to investigate what it described as financial inducements by stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Nigeria: Solution to Nigeria's Path to Progress Is Within Our Capacity - Askia
MANAGING Director of the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Bashorun Askia Ogieh, yesterday applauded the emergence of Nigeria's former Minister for Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, describing it is a reflection that the solution to Nigeria's path to progress is within its capacity.
Solution to Nigeria’s path to progress is within our capacity - Askia
Solution to Nigeria’s path to progress is within our capacity – Askia Askia Ogieh By Perez Brisibe MANAGING Director of the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Bashorun Askia Ogieh, yesterday applauded the emergence of Nigeria’s… CONTINUE READING» HEADLINES NEWSLETTER Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously
Nigeria: Police Repel Bank Robbery Attempt in Ughelli
... Arrest 8 traffic robbers, recover hard drugs, weapons in Lagos An attempt by suspected armed robbers to attack a new generation bank along the Market Road in Ughelli, Delta State, yesterday, was foiled. The incident, which resulted in sporadic gunshots in the area is coming less than 24 hours after a gang of unidentified gunmen killed a police inspector at the Oviri-Ogor road axis of the town and took away his rifle.
Female cook, 2 others arrested for kidnapping in Delta
By Perez Brisibe AN unidentified female cook and two others were, yesterday, arrested in connection with the kidnapping of one Emmanuel Piopio, who was abducted at Agbarho in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The victim, according to police sources, was abducted last Sunday along Ekwerhe Road, Agbarho after which the kidnappers contacted one of his family members demanding a ransom for his release.
Gunmen abduct couple in Delta’s Varsity community
By Perez Brisibe THE spate of criminal activities in the Delta State University community of Abraka in Ethiope East local government area of Delta State was thrown into mourning following the Sunday evening abduction of a businessman and his wife. The couple simply identified as Ojo and Alice, were abducted at the Erho axis along the old Abraka/Eku road which is fast becoming a notorious area for kidnappings in the town.
Delta police team escape attack by suspected kidnappers
Delta police team escape attack by suspected kidnappers By Perez Brisibe, Ughelli A team of policemen attached to the Ughelli Police Area Command in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State, Wednesday escaped death after an attack by a gang… CONTINUE READING» HEADLINES NEWSLETTER Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously
Insecurity in Niger Delta: Should militants confront criminals?
By Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South-South, Sam Oyadongha, Jimitota Onoyume, Gabriel Enogholase, Festus Ahon, Egufe Yafugborhi, Emmanuel Una, Ike Uchechukwu, Chioma Onuegbu, Emem Idio, Perez Brisibe, Ozioruva Aliu and Paul Olayemi LATELY, there have been undercurrents from a number of persons who feel Niger Delta militants have turned empty barrels, issuing threats all the time to blow up oil facilities while kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminals run riot in parts of the oil region.
Kokori accuses JNI Secretary of inciting religious war in Nigeria
Kokori accuses JNI Secretary of inciting religious war in Nigeria By Perez Brisibe ELDER statesman and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Frank Kokori, has accused Secretary of the Jama’atul Nasril Islam, JNI, Dr. Khalid Aliyu of… CONTINUE READING» HEADLINES NEWSLETTER Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously
Gunmen kill 3 MOPOLs in Ughelli, cart away AK-47 rifles, 120 rounds of ammunition
By Perez Brisibe Three mobile policemen were reportedly killed, Sunday night, by gunmen in Ughelli, Delta State, thereby worsening the security situation in the town and its environs. The attack on the police team made up of two inspectors and a sergeant happened on the same day a couple was attacked at the Ekuigbo axis of Ughelli, killing the lady in the process in what witnesses described as a failed kidnap attempt.
Gunmen ambush couple in Ughelli, kill wife
By Perez Brisibe – Ughelli Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a couple in Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North local government area of Delta State, killing the lady in the process. The incident which occured between the hours of 11am and 12 noon, happened a few meters from the popular St. Theresa roundabout in Ekuigbo leaving her male occupant with gunshot wounds.
Urhobo youth leaders ask court to sack NDDC Sole Administrator
By Perez Brisibe Urhobo youths under the aegis of Urhobo Youth Leaders Council, UYLC, have approached a Federal High Court sitting in Warri demanding the sack of the sole administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Effiong Okon Akwa. The plaintiff in the suit, Comrade Lucky Emonefe in his affidavit in support of originating summons on behalf of UYLC, further described the appointment of Mr. Akwa as illegal and a breach of the act establishing the commission.
NDDC Sole Administrator: PMB acted in line with demands of S'South Govs
By Perez Brisibe IJAW Youths under the aegis of Ijaw Progressive Youth Leaders, IPYL have taken a swipe on those criticising the appointment of Mr. Effiong Okon Akwa as sole administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC stating that the decision was made in line with the demands of the South-South governors.
Police gun down two robbery suspects in Ughelli
By Perez Brisibe, Ughelli Two suspected members of a three-man armed robbery gang, have been gunned down by a team of police operatives at Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North local government area of Delta State during a failed robbery operation.
Delta LG Polls: DSIEC lacks will to conduct free, fair election - Ikimi
By Perez Brisibe, Warri Warri-based human rights activist, Mr. Oghenejabor Ikimi has said the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC lacks the “temerity to conduct a free, fair and credible elections in the 25 local government council areas in the state come March, 2021” owing to it’s political leaning. The rights activist also called for the scrapping of all state independent electoral commissions nationwide stressing that DSIEC like others, lack independence.
Nigeria: Covid-19 - Lagos Extends Stay-At-Home Order for Public Servants From Level 14 Downwards
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has extended the stay-at- home order for public, servants on levels 14 and below to January 18, 2021 to stem the tide of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, Public and private primary and secondary schools in Lagos State are not reopening on January 4, 2021, as earlier announced.
Cult killings: Delta Police redeploys all Inspectors out of Sapele
Cult killings: Delta Police redeploys all Inspectors out of Sapele By Perez Brisibe In the wake of the recent cult-related killings particularly during the yuletide season in Sapele, the outgoing Delta State Commissioner of Police, Mr Hafiz Inuwa has ordered the… CONTINUE READING» HEADLINES NEWSLETTER Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously
One killed, 4 shot as armed robbers go on rampage in Ughelli
By Perez Brisibe – Ughelli There was pandemonium on Tuesday at the Otovwodo axis of Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North local government area of Delta State following the shooting of one person by armed gunmen suspected to be armed robbers. Three persons were reported to have sustained gunshot wounds during the incident while scores of persons were injured following the pandemonium that ensued while the robbery operation lasted.
By Perez Brisibe— Ughelli An unidentified commercial tricycle operator popularly known as Keke, has met his waterloo after he was burnt to death by an angry mob in Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North local government area of Delta State during a failed attempt to allegedly abduct three children. The incident which happened last Monday, led to the rescue of the children at the Iwhrenene axis of Ughelli following a failed attempt by the suspect to flee from the angry mob.
Nigeria: Tension in Ughelli As Planned #EndSARS Phase II Protest Holds Monday
Apprehension has enveloped Ughelli metropolis in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State over a planned 2nd wave of #EndSARS protest slated for today (Monday). The protest according to a rights activists in the state, Comrade Joe Israel, is in response to the re-arrest of the videographer, Mr Nicholas Makolomi, who shot the October viral video alleging the killing of one Joshua by a team of police operatives in Ughelli.
Police re-arrest man behind Ughelli viral video that sparked #EndSARS protest
By Perez Brisibe, Ughelli The videographer behind the viral video alleging the killing of one person by a team of policemen that sparked the #EndSARS protest across the country, Mr. Nicholas Makolomi, was Monday rearrested and whisked to Abuja by a team of operatives from the Force Intelligence Bureau, FIB.
Nigeria: Warri Is Safe, Open for Business, Says Bashorun Askia Ogieh
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Bashorun Askia Ogieh have said that Warri, the commercial nerve centre of Delta State is safe and open for businesses contrary to the notion held by uninformed individuals.
Three killed, 4 buildings burnt as renewed cult clash rocks Ughelli
Three killed, 4 buildings burnt as renewed cult clash rocks Ughelli Remains of some of the burnt buildings at Oteri community in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State. By Perez Brisibe ONE person has been confirmed dead with at least four buildings… CONTINUE READING» HEADLINES NEWSLETTER Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously
‘I have lost my backbone’, Kokori laments over wife’s death
‘I have lost my backbone’, Kokori laments over wife’s death ….Omo-Agege, Esele, Akporeha react Late Mrs Esther Kokori By Perez Brisibe, Ughelli Elder statesman and former secretary-general of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG,… CONTINUE READING» HEADLINES NEWSLETTER Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously
Nigeria: 'I Have Lost My Backborn', Kokori Laments Over Wife's Death
Ughelli — Elder statesman and former secretary-general of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, Chief Frank Kokori has lamented the loss of his wife, Mrs Esther Kokori describing her as his backbone and a pillar of democracy during the June 12 struggle. Chief Kokori who is a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC Board of Trustees made the disclosure to journalists yesterday at his Ovu country home in Ethiope East local government area of Delta State.
DELTA: Kidnappers demand N10m ransom for school teacher
DELTA: Kidnappers demand N10m ransom for school teacher By Perez Brisibe, Ughelli The abductors of a secondary school teacher in the Delta State University community of Abraka in Ethiope East local government area of the state have made a ransom… CONTINUE READING» HEADLINES NEWSLETTER Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously
Kidnappers demand N10m ransom for Delta's school teacher
By Perez Brisibe, Ughelli The abductors of a secondary school teacher in the Delta State University community of Abraka in Ethiope East local government area of the state have made a ransom demand of N10million for her release.
Nigeria: Insecurity Heightens - Fear Grips Lagos, Edo, Delta, Kaduna, Others
By Emma Nnadozie, Kingsley Omonobi, Demola Akinyemi, Brisibe Perez, Esther Onyegbula, Ozioruva Aliu and Ibrahim HassanWuyo The insecurity situation in the country is currently on the upswing, as robbers, cultists and kidnappers have taken over most cities, especially in the aftermath of the #EndSARS protests which led to withdrawal of policemen from most metropolis.
GRAPHIC: Police sanction personnel for smashing driver’s head with wood over refusal to part with N200
GRAPHIC: Police sanction personnel for smashing driver’s head with wood over refusal to part with N200 By Perez Brisibe THE Delta State Police Command, Sunday said it has defaulted five of its personnel including one Paul Audu who allegedly beat up a commercial bus driver and broke his head… CONTINUE READING» HEADLINES NEWSLETTER Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong.
GRAPHIC: Police sanction personnel for smashing driver’s head with wood over refusal to part with N200
By Perez Brisibe THE Delta State Police Command, Sunday said it has defaulted five of its personnel including one Paul Audu who allegedly beat up a commercial bus driver and broke his head following the driver’s resistance to part with the sum of N200 at a police checkpoint along Eku-Abraka road in Ethiope East local government area of the state.
Nigeria: We Won't Be Deterred By Malicious Threats in Nigeria - Amnesty Int'l
Amnesty International, Nigeria has reacted to the seven day ultimatum issued by a Nigerian group for it to vacate the country or office large scale civil disobedience at its offices in Abuja and Lagos.
Africa: #endsars - Pope Francis Calls for Prayers for Nigeria
Amidst growing tension across the country, the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, Sunday called for prayers for the country. The Pope in a tweet on his verified tweeter handle, @Pontifex called on everyone particularly Catholics to pray against every form of violence brewing in the country in the aftermath of the #ENDSARS protest.
Police attack Vanguard reporter, damage car in Delta
Police attack Vanguard reporter, damage car in Delta By Emma Amaize, Jimitota Onoyume & Perez Brisibe Overzealous police officers at Ovwian-Aladja Police Station, Udu Local Government Area, Delta State, yesterday, battered a… CONTINUE READING» HEADLINES NEWSLETTER Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously
Legal Aid Council demands N10m from BEDC over dismissal of staff
By Perez Brisibe, Ughelli The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria has asked the management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC to pay one of its clients and employee of the company, Mr Samuel Ojumu, the sum of N10million as damages for what it described as degrading acts of assault occasioned against him by agents of the company.
Monarch, subjects deny sponsoring plots to shut down oil facilities in Delta
By Perez Brisibe THE Odiologbo of Oleh clan, HRM Ovrawah Omogha I and the Ukolobi, Okpohro and Enuru families of Isoko South local government area of Delta State have denied reports claiming that they sponsored protests leading to the shutdown of oil facilities operated by Heritage Energy Oil Servicing limited and Agip Oil Company at the Oleh/Olomoro flow station.
Nigeria: We're Our Own Problem, Not Buhari - Ex-IYC President Counsel Ijaws
Ughelli — Former President of the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Oweilaemi Pereotubo has counseled his Ijaw kinsmen from the Niger Delta region that they should stop seeing President Muhammadu Buhari as their problem stating that the Ijaws are their own problem.
We’re our own problem, not Buhari ― Ex-IYC president counsel Ijaws
We’re our own problem, not Buhari ― Ex-IYC president counsel Ijaws President Muhammadu Buhari By Perez Brisibe – Ughelli Former President of the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Oweilaemi Pereotubo has counseled his Ijaw kinsmen from the Niger Delta region that they… CONTINUE READING» Stay up-to-date Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously
Gunmen ambush travellers along East-West road, abduct 12
By Perez Brisibe – Ughelli Twelve persons have been abducted by unknown gunmen along the East-West road following a siege on the road that lasted for roughly 30minutes amidst sporadic shooting. The incident occurred at about 7 pm at the Ekeravwhen junction axis of the road. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Onome Onowakpoyeya, confirmed the incident when contacted on Thursday adding that efforts are currently on towards the rescue of the suspects. Vanguard News Nigeria.
Police arrest videographer behind Delta viral SARS video - Vanguard News
By Perez Brisibe – Ughelli Detectives from the Delta State Police Command, have arrested the videographer behind last Saturday’s viral video alleging the killing of one person by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, in Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North local government area of the state.
Nigeria: IGP Warns SARS Boss, CPs, Others Over Operatives' Misconduct
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, yesterday warned Commissioner in charge of Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, FSARS, state police commissioners and Zonal Inspectors-General of Police that they will be held liable for misconduct of SARS operatives in their areas of responsibility. This came as operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, narrowly escaped death on Saturday, following a mob action by some angry youths who doused him with fuel and attempted to set him ablaze.
Nigeria: Anger As Labour Leaders Abort Strike, Mass Protest
Anger and disappointment by workers and the public yesterday trailed Organised Labour's suspension of the proposed general strike and mass protest against the recent hike in the pump price of petrol and electricity tariff by the Federal Government. Most Nigerians had gone to bed prepared that the strike, scheduled to start off at midnight yesterday, would be in full swing by daybreak. But this was not to be as labour leaders reached a compromise with government even before the strike commenced.
Forteta commends Okowa's reappointment of Oritsewinor as EA Diaspora Affairs
By Perez Brisibe A Burutu local government area chairmanship hopeful on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Tamaraukuro Forteta, has applauded the governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for reappointing Hon. Kelvin Oritsewinor Olu as Executive Assistance on Diaspora Affairs. Forteta in a statement on Tuesday, commended the governor for the appointment describing it as a strategic move anchored on the diaspora experience of Hon.
Nigeria: Our Economy Is in Coma, Needs Urgent Resuscitation - APC Reps Member
Ughelli — The member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon.
We’ll resist implementation of Water Resource Bill, Urhobo youths tells FG
We’ll resist implementation of Water Resource Bill, Urhobo youths tells FG Nigeria Youths By Perez Brisibe YOUTHS from Urhobo ethnic nationality under the umbrella body of Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, Youth Wing also known as Ukoko R’Ighele R’Urhobo, have described… CONTINUE READING» Stay up-to-date Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously
Nigeria: Edo Polls - U.S. Expresses Concern Over Vote-Buying, Intimidation of Voters
The United States Government Wednesday said it is concerned over recorded cases of vote-buying and intimidation of voters and observers during last Saturday's governorship election in Edo State. The US government in a statement by the United States Mission in Nigeria, also applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the Nigerian security services on the positive role they played in the election.
By Perez Brisibe – Ughelli Two members of kidnap and armed robbery gang terrorising residents of Otu-Jeremi and Ughelli metropolis in Ughelli South and Ughelli North local government areas of Delta State have been arrested by a combined team of vigilante and policemen. The Delta kidnap gang members were arrested on Wednesday by the security operatives following intelligence reports on their operations.
Nigeria: Borrowings Undermining Our Sovereignty, Anglican Bishops Tells Buhari
Anglican Bishops in the country, have expressed concern over the spate of borrowings by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration and cautioned that the increasing spate of borrowings by the Federal Government is undermining the national sovereignty of the country.
Nigeria: I Warned Nigerians, Fayose Speaks On New Increase in Petrol Price
Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, and a strong critic of Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has bared his mind on the latest increase in petrol price, stating that he warned Nigerians on the expectations of having Buhari as president during the countdown to the 2015 presidential polls.
MCIU set to launch entrepreneurship and innovation centre
By Perez Brisibe THE Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, MCIU will be launching an entrepreneurship and innovation center as part of activities to mark the 4th annual Olorogun Michael C. Ibru memorial lecture which is being organized by the Michael and Cecilia Ibru University.
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