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Gunmen believed to be hired assassins have reportedly shot dead a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party and ward chairman for Ughwagba in Okpe local government area of Delta State, Mr. Felix Okugbeni. Sources told FLAGNEWS NIGERIA that the incident occurred last Friday at about 9pm. The deceased was alleged to have been shot severally both on his stomach and chest inside a tricycle in front of his residence. The victim was alleged to have been assassinated few hours after the Okpe Local Government Council Chairman, Prince Godwin Ejinyere, who is also seeking re-election in the forthcoming LG elections in the state visited the Okugbeni-led PDP executive in Ughwagba community. It was learnt that the killing sparked tension among residents of the community as a lady occupant of the tricycle where Okugbeni was killed also sustained gunshots injuries. The lady identified as Gloria Aragba is said to be currently receiving treatment at undisclosed hospital in the state. The incident which...

A woman (name witheld) in her early 40s was narrating how God saved her from the hands of Tricycle (keke na pep) ritualist in Asaba, capital of Delta state. The woman told FLAGNEWS NIGERIA correspondent how she escaped. Excerpts: Madam what happened? "I entered a Keke and I met some people inside the Keke including a lady. The lady told me to sit in the middle that she would still get to her destination so I sat inside. I told the Keke man that I was going to old Anwai road. The Keke man said OK. On getting to my destination, the Keke man drove past and I asked him to drop me he told me sorry that since he had past, I should please allow him to drop the other passengers so that he would turn and drop me at my destination.  On getting to 74 junction, I noticed that the Keke speed increased and he took me to Anwai close to Ugbolu. As I was shouting there was nobody to help me. This incident occurred at about 11AM. The other lady was hitting me with a small gun to weaken me. When I w...

A hotel owned by the former Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly has been taken over by men of the Federal Inland Revenue Service. According to the report, Officials of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) stormed a popular hotel identified as Movig Hotel owned by Former Speaker of Delta State, Hon. Monday Igbuya located along Akintola Road extension in Sapele area of Delta state and pursued all its guests over back log of debts. The officials took the action after repeatedly writing to the hotel management without any response. All the guests in the hotel were chased away as they were made to check out immediately during the raid. The owner of the hotel was nowhere to be found as the officials sealed the building.

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria JUSUN, will be celebrating her maiden staff week in September 2017.  In a statement jointly signed by the chairman planning committee, comr. Peter Nwaojei and the secretary comr. Kenny Ukoruvi, the staff week will commence on September 1, 2017.  According to the statement, activities marking the staff week include, football match, Road walk, free medical health care, lectures, among others.  The statement also added that the state governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa will be the Special Guest of honour while the chief judge, Hon. Justice Marshal Umukoro and the President, Customary Court of Appeal, Hon. justice Stella Ogene, would be the guests of honour. For further enquiries pls call the following numbers +2348061299582 or +2348030584555

By Andy Adaigbe No fewer than Seven persons were reportedly dead in an auto crash involving the Delta Line transport service bus,  along the Benin-Asaba Express way, Agbor in Ika South Local government Area of Delta State. A reliable source told FLAGNEWS NIGERIA that the bus fell off the bridge and plunged into the Itakpe-Aladja railway line which is 50 feet below. The commercial bus with registration number BMA 524 XA belonging to the Delta Line Service which the state government recently sold its major shares, was said to be travelling from Agbor to Asaba, the state capital, when the driver lost control plunging both the occupants into the unused railway. Our source said the bus which had the inscription The Delta City Bus, was carrying 14 passengers with about 7 of them feared dead while others sustained severe injuries.

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, says anyone who tries to arrest him will die. Speaking at the Boys Technical College (BTC) in Aba, Abia state Sunday August 27th, Kanu said he is in Aba which is in Biafra land and that anyone who comes there to arrest him would not come out alive. “Where we are, is Biafra Land. Aba is the spiritual capital of Biafra land. We started in Aba in 2015 at CKC (Christ the King Catholic Cathedral). That day, heaven authenticated our move that IPOB will restore Biafra and that’s what we’ve come to do. We died in Aba; at National High School. They shot and killed us in other places in Biafra land when they were protesting for my release. As our people rest in the grave, we’ll never rest until Biafra is restored. I don’t care what they say in Abuja. I don’t give a damn what they say in Lagos. I’m a Biafran and we are going to crumble the zoo. Some idiots who are not educated said that they’ll arrest me, and I ask them to come. I’m...

As Delta State celebrates the 26th anniversary of its creation, a Community leader in Ika South and patron of the most vibrant socio political pressure group, Team SMART,  Dr. Donald Peterson, has felicitated with the Delta State Governor Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa and Deltans in General, on the auspicious Occassion of the State 26th Anniversary Celebration.  Dr. Peterson stated that the governor had displayed high craftsmanship in piloting the affairs of the state adding that the evidence of his constructive leadership manifests in his growing political profile maintaining that in two years the state had recorded several landmark projects dotted across the three Senatorial Districts of the state which have become a template and a reference point for most of the states today.  The community leader stated that despite the shortfall in federal allocation and Internally Generated Revenue (IGR),  the state Governor had prudently applied what is available to the state to very ...

In celebration of the success of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa government, Delta State Chapter of Association of Registered Political Parties (ARPP) is set to hold a three day seminar on the importance of fiscal prudence to good governance. In a statement issued by the group's State Publicity Secretary, Comrade Iteveh Ekpokpobe, the celebration is geared towards celebrating Senator Ifeanyi Okowa as the best governor in Nigeria for his efforts in promoting fiscal prudence and effective use of public funds. Comr. Iteveh Ekpokpobe Iteveh said the celebration which is slated for September, 2017 will feature a 1000 man match round the state capital, Asaba to the government house in declaration of 'No Vacancy in Government Come 2019'. According to him, despite the trying economic times, the governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa still holds sway in dispensing the dividends of democracy to the people. "The facts are glaring even to the blind, the development strides of the Senator Ifeanyi O...

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, who seems to be the loudest opposition voice against President Mohammadu Buhari’s government, has said that his agitation and revelation about what had happened to the President while away in London, was responsible for the return of President Buhari on Saturday. Fayose, who said this on Wednesday, when speaking to leaders of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) at the government office, said he stands by all his claims about the President being in coma on July 6. He said he had no apology whatsoever for all he has said about the President. Affirming this in a press release from his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Idowu Adelusi, the governor who reiterated his call for President Buhari’s resignation, said: “If not for our efforts Buhari wouldn’t have returned now. Buhari is sick and tired and even his physical appearance betrayed this and he needs to go home and rest. “Today, they have cancelled the Federal Executive Council meeting. You cannot hide the...

President Buhari receives 36 State Governors led by Chairman Nigerian Governors' Forum H.E. Abubakar Yari Governor of Zamfara State in State House on 25th Aug 2017.

  It is hereby announced for the information of the General Public, particularly Deltans that the State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, has fixed Sunday, September 10, 2017, as the resumption date for pupils and students in public and private Primary and Secondary schools in the State for the 2017/2018 Academic Section. Academic activities begin on Monday September 11, 2017. Accordingly, the State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has by this announcement advised parents and guardians to ensure that pupils and students return to school on the said date. It is stressed that students in boarding schools must return to school on Sunday September 10, 2017 as normal class activities will commence the next day. Chief Inspectors of Education, Head Teachers and Principals of public and private schools are enjoined to take note of the resumption date and to ensure that academic activities commence in line with the Ministry’s directive.           ...

My dear Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, this is an open letter to remind you of your promise to the people of Ika South.   Your excellency, you are a man of courage and resilience. You are a man of great faith, enviable impacts and of flawless reputation. As Senator in the 7th Assembly, you were ranked among the best Senators for sponsoring ten (10) bills, including the National Health Bill, a feat many acknowledged as ingenious, legendary and laudable despite your short stint in the red chambers. ln two years in office as governor, you have commissioned several landmark projects dotted across the three Senatorial Districts of the state which have become a template and a reference point for most of the states today. Ekwueme! (One who does what he says he will do) is your traditional title.   Your excellency sir, do you remember the promise you made in 2015 at a joint meeting of both Ika South and Ika North East, at the Ika National Hall, where you promised us ...

AUGUST 21, 2017. My dear citizens, I am very grateful to God and to all Nigerians for their prayers. I am pleased to be back on home soil among my brothers and sisters. 2.     In the course of my stay in the United Kingdom, I have been kept in daily touch with events at home. Nigerians are robust and lively in discussing their affairs, but I was distressed to notice that some of the comments, especially in the social media have crossed our national red lines by daring to question our collective existence as a nation. This is a step too far.  3.     In 2003 after I joined partisan politics, the late Chief Emeka Ojukwu came and stayed as my guest in my hometown Daura. Over two days we discussed in great depth till late into the night and analyzed the problems of Nigeria. We both came to the conclusion that the country must remain one and united. 4.     Nigeria's unity is settled and not negotiable. We shall not allow irresponsible elements to start troub...

History is made today as Ika Nation unvails the first edition of Ika dictionary.

President Muhammadu Buhari returns to the country later today, after receiving medical attention in London. The President had left the country on May 7, this year, after handing over power to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who has functioned as Acting President since then. President Buhari is expected to speak to Nigerians in a broadcast by 7 a.m on Monday, August 21, 2017. He thanks all Nigerians who have prayed ceaselessly for his recovery and well-being since the beginning of the health challenge. FEMI ADESINA Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) August 19, 2017

HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY TO LEGENDARY EMMA OGOSI OF "EBE AWELEM DI" FAME. Emma OGOSI is an Entertainment Entrepreneur schooled in Germany and currently based in Asaba, Delta state. 

By Andy Adaigbe Hon. Evang. (Mrs.) Onyemaechi Mrakpor has taken the responsibility of equipping numerous Primary Health Care Centres in her constituency. The constituents who were seen in high spirit  were also thrown into tremendous jubilation as their Health Care Centres were fully equipped in the recent visit by Hon. Onyemaechi Mrakpor in fulfillment of the campaign promises made to the people. The Primary Health Care Centres fully equipped to enhance effective operations included the Isele-Mkpitime Primary Health Care Centre, The Obonkpa Primary Health Care Centre and the Onicha-Ugbo Primary Health Care Centre. Others are, The Oko Primary Health Care Centre, The Issele-Uku Primary Health Care Centre and the  Aniwelu Primary Health Care Centre. During her inspection, the lawmaker urged the people to be patient and remain focused assuring them of more dividends of democracy. "We have promised not to fail you and that has been our focus with the help of God and the peopl...

By Andy Adaigbe The speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Justin Okonoboh, has been impeached. Mr Okonoboh, who assumed office about 12 months ago, was removed as Speaker of the Edo Assembly today ( Monday ) morning. The lawmaker from Igueben local government area of the state is representing Edo Central at the hallowed chamber. As a result of his removal today, a new Speaker was elected and he is Mr Ajoto Kabiru from Akoko Edo Constituency 2. The development had caused tension in some quarters of the state this morning, but FLAGNEWS NIGERIA correspondent gathered that things are presently under control. Last year, Mr Victor Edoror was impeached as Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly and Mr Okonoboh was elected as his replacement. It is not immediately clear what led to the development, but senior state government officials confirmed it.

By Andy Adaigbe Fuel now sells at 143 Naira at some fuel stations as against the official pump price of 145 Naira. Independent petroleum marketers in major cities of the state have adjusted their metres to reflect current realities. However, some major marketers including: Mobil, Total and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation are still selling at 145 Naira per litre. In Asaba, a new Rainoil Petrol Station commissioned recently by governor Ifeanyi Okowa, now sells petrol at 143 per litre while other Rainoil stations still sell at 145 Naira. Chyz filling station in Okpanam road also sells 143 per litre. A fuel attendant in Chyz filling station disclosed that their products are of high quality and meter reading is fair. A manager in one of the independent marketers station, who prefers to remain anonymous, said they had to reduce the pump price of petrol to 143 Naira because of low patronage owing to the economic recession. "We had no choice but to reduce the price to attract ...

A middle aged man has cut off his male organ with a razor blade at Obanla junction in Akure, the Ondo State capital. Oluwole Aiyeloja had pulled off his clothes in public before cutting his penis on Friday. Just as residents and passers-by were still expressing surprises on the incident Aiyeloja attempted to slice his scrotum with razor blade in his hand before people around vehemently resisted his action. Symphatisers reportedly invited the police from “A” Division Police headquarters who promptly rushed him to the hospital where he is still receiving medical treatment. According to the eyewitness, the appearance of Aiyeloja did not show any visible sign that he was mentally challenged. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Femi Joseph confirmed the incident. He added that preliminary investigation conducted by the police showed that the victim was suffering from both spiritual and psychological problems. Police officials say the man wrote in his statement that he heard a ...

ASUU COMMENCES INDEFINITE STRIKE OVER NON-IMPLEMENTATION OF EXISTING AGREEMENT• Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has embarked on an indefinite strike, commencing from 12th August, 2017. According to a bulletin issued by the ASUU national strike coordinating committee and signed by ASUU National President, Biodun Ogunyemi, “the union has commenced an indefinite strike following alleged failure of the federal government to faithfully implement the 2009 agreements and 2013 Memorandum of Understanding it signed with the union”. The resolution to go on strike was sealed after the National Executive Council (NEC) of ASUU met at the University of Abuja on Sunday 12th August, 2017, to consider the results of a referendum from all branches in a bid to ascertain ways of convincing Government to implement outstanding agreements. The result of the referendum had shown that an overwhelming majority of the different branches of the Union showed an overwhelming support in favour of a strik...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT WORKERS WHO ARE TENANTS ARE BEING DRIVEN OUT FROM THEIR VARIOUS HOUSES BY THEIR LANDLORDS FOR INABILITY TO PAY RENTS WHILE OUR 25 LOCAL GOVT CHAIRMEN HAVE JUST RECEIVED OFFICIAL CARS FOR A COST OF 17M NAIRA EACH, (17×25=425 MILLION) WHEN THEY HAVE LESS THAN 3 MONTHS TO QUIT OFFICE.

Mr. Ololo Eze (suspect). Last Saturday, 5, Aug.2017, at about  3-4pm.Mr.Ololo Eze & idegbekwu Onyema,Who happen to be members of Agbor New Building Committee, Stormed a site along Orubor b4 Brain Trust Academy and interrupted the work in the on going new building requesting for an additional money for an already registered New Building of the sum of N120,000 with receipt given by the same Agbor New Building Committee.  According to them, because there was expansion in the New Building.  This gave rise to a fight between Mr.Lucky Nwaki ( diseased) & Mr.Ololo, (Killer suspect) in which Mr.Ololo hit Mr.Nwaki  with a hammer on the back of his head. Immediately Mr.Lucky collapsed & was rushed down to the Anioma hospital boji boji owa, where he gave up the ghost.  FLAGNEWS gathered that The Police is in search of the suspect Mr.Ololo Eze, who is on the Run  after allegedly killing a father of five.  Anyone with useful information as to his wherea...

‪VIDEOS / PHOTOS: Day 3 of Resume Or Resign Protest: Popular Nollywood Actor Jim Iyke Joins #ResumeOrResign Protest on Day 3 As Protesters Defy @PoliceNG To Call On @MBuhari To Resign‬

Edited by Andy Adaigbe. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has ordered  the names of over 530 staff in the employ of the state government be expunged from the pay roll immediately. The staff included those who falsified their retirement age or failed to appear before the Verification Committee on age Discrepancy of Birth and Employment of Public Officers in the state. The governor gave the directive while receiving the Final Report from the Committee which had Chief Nkem Okwuofu as Chairman, on Monday, 07-08-17) in Asaba. Governor Okowa decried falsification of documents and laxity on the part of those who aid and abet such actions in the public service. He bemoaned the connivance of staff in the falsification and handling of records especially those that are dead and retired, directing the office of the Head of Service to take disciplinary action against the Heads and Directors of affected Ministries, Departments and Agencies. “It is quite unfortunate that at this point in time...

By Andy Adaigbe Last Saturday, a man whose name was given as Mr. Lucky Nwanki and popularly called VERSACE, was allegedly murdered by Ika south Council workers for refusing to pay an amount they charged him popularly referred to as "deve".  The council workers who took laws into their hands by killing the man in his building site at Agbor, had escaped as at press time,  for fear of lynching.  Attempt to reach the Ika south Council chairman Hon. Fred Ofume for further information and to hear his own side of the story, proved abortive. However, reliable source told FLAGNEWS NIGERIA, that the Council Chairman had expressed disapproval with the incident describing it as a ugly and unfortunate.  Ofume, according to our source, said the council workers were not suppose to work on Saturdays and never were they told to kill any person.

By Andy Adaigbe The Obi of Owa kingdom in Ika North East local government area,  and chairman, Delta state council of traditional rulers, Dr. Emmanuel Efeizomor the second, has stressed the importance of availabilty of qualified doctors and nurses in the hospitals.  The monarch was speaking when he played host to the officials of the Delta state ministry of Health led by the commissioner in the ministry, Dr. Nicholas Azinge in his palace at Owa Oyibu in Ika North East Local Government Area.   The Obi said the government and all relevant authorities should give priority attention to medical practitioners who will in turn administer quality health care services to patients. He posited that if qualified medical practitioners are available in large numbers, there would be low mortality rate and quality health care services would be guaranteed.  Earlier, the health commissioner stated that the purpose of the visit was to intimate the manarch of the forthcoming Accreditati...

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN GOOD LUCK! MENSTRUAL CYCLE AND OVULATION PERIOD....Married ones. Most girls don't understand this because of much heavy grammar used to teach it, and we don't listen to our body too. I read, I started listening to my body for signs and I arrived at the simple analysis/steps........ 👉MENSTRUAL PERIOD:The time blood flows out of your private area, when you use pad. 👉MENSTRUAL CYCLE: Days it takes to see another blood in the month. If you last saw your period in June 11th and it started again on July 10th 2017, then you have 30days cycle (count from 11 June to 10 July). NOTE: It is erroneous to believe its 28days cycle, different women have different cycles ranging from 21-35 days. 👉OVULATION PERIOD: This is time to get pregnant without stress. This is 2 weeks after your period or 2 weeks before the next period. Here's a simple way to calculate your ovulation (unsafe) period. 1. From the first day you see the blood of your period. 2. Pick up a calenda...

By Andy Adaigbe The Rotary club of Agbor, has today installed a new president. She is Rtn. Cynthia Mary Otuare.  Speaking with Journalists, the outgoing President Dr. Joseph Ugboh who handed over to Otuare,  described her as a lady with the capacity to serve. Dr. Ugboh said he had no doubt that Rotarian Otuare would deliver on her mandate. He urged her to build on the already existing achievements of his administration and take the club to greater height.  In her speech, Rtn Otuare expressed joy for being the president of the club disclosing how she joined the Rotary family.   " I feel privileged to stand before you to express my profound joy as I am installed today as the 33rd president of the Rotary club of Agbor. I joined Rotary not really understanding why I had to. To me I needed a place to go and kill boredom but at each passing time, I realized that I was wrong. Rotary avails anyone who wants to serve humanity, the best way to achieve it and be at peace with G...

The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and the State Commissioner of Police (CP), Wilson Inalegwu, on Tuesday locked up the Kogi State House of Assembly Complex to prevent plenary from taking place. According to a source who spoke to Journalists, the development was an attempt to halt the planned removal of the Majority Leader of the House, Matthew Kolawole, who is said to be a staunch supporter of the state governor. The source further said the State Commissioners of Justice and Finance; Mohammed Ibrahim and Idris Asiwaju, were also slated to testify before the House of Assembly how the state government utilized the bailout funds and the two tranches of the Paris-Club loan refunds received from the federal government. He said: “The Kogi State House of Assembly is locked as we speak. Governor Yahaya Bello and the State Commissioner of Police stormed the complex this morning with some officers and thugs invited by one Hon. Bello who represents Ajaokuta State constituency to lock up t...