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Isoko South chairman expresses surprise over Ikpide-Irri sch with one teacher
Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta state, Comrade Friday Ovoke Warri, has described education as paramount to the growth of every society.
He expressed shock during an unscheduled visit to Okugbe primary school, Ikpide-irri, and discovered that the school has just only one teacher, teaching over the 170 pupils.
The council boss who was on an unscheduled visit to Okugbe primary school, Ikpide-irri community at the instance of a social and pressure group, ‘Concerned Indigenes of Ikpide-irri 4-Development (CIID), to access of dilapidated social amenities in the community, reassured the unwavering commitment of his administration aimed at sustaining balanced infrastructural development across the council and, alleviating your worries.
According to Warri, his administration takes seriously health and education sectors adding that “education remains the bedrock of every society as I will not joke with the issue of education. Education is utmost in my heart.”
Warri while stating that his administration will prioritise projects focused on the welfare of the people, particularly in education, and those that enhance the socio-economic well-being of the region in line with the state governor’s MORE agenda policy.
The council chairman in company of his vice, council officials and elated community residents walked over three kilometres round the community to evaluate essential self community and government infrastructure, including the primary school, health centre, market, and water bornhole tank with earning acclaim from local residents.
While addressing a crowd of enthusiastic residents at the community town hall, Warri, declared that ‘”My administration values investments in education, healthcare infrastructure, clean water, and strategic development projects, all designed to improve living standards and make government services more accessible, where women and children can seek medical care and children can pursue education.
“The arrival of Warri will bring respite from our troubles; we acknowledge the existing challenges. As local government, our mission is to improve constituent lives, albeit with restricted resources. We will address feasible tasks and seek Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori state government intervention for matters beyond our capacity, relying on his demonstrated commitment to supporting local governance.”
Warri however assured the people of Ikpide-irri community that within the next one month, teachers shall be posted to the primary to close that long gab between the pupils and qualitative learning.
In his remarks at the community’s Town Hall, chairman of Ikpide Irri community, Mike Ighoboro, expressed delight at hosting a sitting a sitting local government chairman, a rare privilege and occurrence in Ikpide-irri community for quite some time now.
Recalled that the Concerned Indigenes Of Ikpide-Irri 4-Development (CIID), had on Monday, August, 26, 2024 paid a courtesy visit on the chairman of Isoko South council, Oleh and appealed to the chairman to extend dividends of democracy to their community.
In a speech, presented by Comrade Obruozie Tom Odiuzou on behalf of the Concerned Indigenes Of Ikpide-Irri 4-Development (CIID) and flanked by ex-president general of Ikpide-irri Progress Union and leader of the delegation, Chief Joseph Ubeleke, CIID had complaint about lack of teachers in the primary school, health care centre, solar street lights, water, market, and among other amenities, noting that Ikpide-Irri riverine community is one of the largest communities of Irri Clan/Kingdom, Isoko South council of the state that has not gotten its fair share of social amenities from the three tiers of government.
“We are an agrarian community, specializes in the production of farm produce such as garri, starch, plantains, yams and peppers etc to guarantee food security in the state. Our Comrade chairman, sir, we graciously appeal to you to assist our beloved community in the following above pressing areas.
Last year, we lost a pregnant woman during labour but had to be rushed to Kaiama in Bayelsa state where every local goes now for health care. We passionately appeal to you to do everything in your power to make our healthcare centre functional again,” CIID had complained.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Enugu Governor Peter Mbah has expressed deep grief over the passing away of former Super Eagles skipper and coach, Christian Chukwu, describing him as a football icon, titan, and phenomenon.
Reacting to the development on Saturday Mbah said: “I received with a deep sense of loss the passing away of Chairman Christian Chukwu. It is a personal loss to us as Ndi Enugu, his home state, and indeed to Nigeria as a nation and Africa as a continent.
“Christian Chukwu was a national icon, a football titan, field marshal, and phenomenon. His exploits as a footballer united the country across ethnic divides and creed.
He was patriotism personified, serving the nation and Africa unreservedly both as a player and coach of the highly successful Rangers International Football Club of Enugu and Super Eagles of Nigeria, which he captained to victory as Green Eagles at the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. He also coached the Harambee Stars, Kenya’s senior male national team, among others.
“Chairman, as he was fondly called, gave his all not only to the nation but to the rest of Africa. He wrote his name in gold in the annals of the history of Nigerian and African football.
Our dear legend has gone the way of all mortals, but the fond memories and the pride he gave Ndi Igbo and Nigeria as a whole will be cherished forever.
“My heart goes out to his family, Ndi Enugu, the Nigerian sports community and the entire nation over this irreplaceable loss. May the good Lord grant his soul eternal repose.”
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
No fewer than seven people lost their lives on Saturday following the detonation of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State.
The deadly incident occurred along the Maiduguri-Damboa Road, a notorious route that cuts through the Sambisa Forest—an area long plagued by insurgent activities.
The victims were part of a convoy of vehicles being escorted by the military from Damboa to Maiduguri.
According to eyewitness accounts and local sources, the explosion struck as the convoy—organized to provide safe passage through the volatile region—was underway. Several other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to a hospital in Maiduguri for urgent treatment.
The Maiduguri-Damboa Road serves as a vital link between the state capital and several local government areas in southern Borno, including Chibok and Gwoza.
For years, the route remained closed to civilian traffic due to persistent terrorist threats. However, under the administration of Governor Babagana Zulum, the road was reopened, with military escorts deployed to accompany travelers twice weekly after clearing the area for explosives.
Saturday’s attack raises fresh concerns about the safety of the corridor, despite consistent military presence. The blast also comes just days after Governor Zulum publicly raised alarm over renewed Boko Haram activity in the state, highlighting the persistent threat the group poses to peace and development in the region.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the incident, while investigations and security operations in the area continue.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has initiated a search following the theft of a black Toyota Hilux vehicle belonging to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Nuhu Ribadu, which was stolen during Friday’s Juma’at prayers in Abuja.
It was gathered that the vehicle was parked around 1:05pm opposite the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) complex in Area 10, while the official attended prayers at a nearby mosque.
Security source, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the incident via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, revealing that the ONSA official returned from the mosque only to find the vehicle missing.
According to him, a sources said the theft was immediately reported to the Garki Police Division at approximately 2:00 p.m., leading to a swift response by law enforcement.
Meanwhile, the FCT Police Command promptly activated a stop-and-search operation at various checkpoints and across all entry and exit points in the capital city.
Police authorities confirmed that investigations are ongoing and all efforts are being made to apprehend the culprits and recover the vehicle.
The Command said it had intensified efforts to track down the fleeing suspects and recover the stolen Hilux.
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