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  • Oromoni architect of modern Warri South-West – Penawou

    Oromoni architect of modern Warri South-West – Penawou

    Delta State Government, Tuesday, commended the Chairman of Warri South-West Local Government Council, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni for initiating several impactful infrastructural projects in the Council area.

    The State Commissioner, Directorate of Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Prince Kelly Penawou, gave the commendation, during inspection of ongoing projects in Ogbe-Ijoh, initiated by the Sylvester Oromoni led Warri South West Local Government Council.

    The Commissioner who described Oromoni as the “architect of modern Warri South-West”, praised the chairman’s efforts, stating, ‘The chairman is very visionary, and also doing well by following the MORE agenda.

    “With what I am seeing here, I am very sure His Excellency the Governor will be happy with your leadership in the Council, putting the interest of the people above other interests and I pray for good health and proper funding for him to complete these projects because he has good things in mind for his people.’

    The projects inspected include a canteen for the local government secretariat, a standard jetty, and police and administrative staff quarters, all geared towards improving infrastructure and enhancing service delivery in the area.

    On his part, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni, who’s aligned with the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda, believes that the only way for the good people of Warri South-West to understand the MORE Agenda, is to see infrastructure and human capital development projects springing up across the LGA.

    “The projects when completed, will improve security operations, provide a more safe jetty for water transportation around the local government, enhance workers productivity as well as the welfare of the local government workers.

    “Warri South-West should expect more projects and programs that will make our lives better,” Hon. Oromoni added.

  • Public Health: Oromoni mitigates cholera outbreak in Delta community

    Public Health: Oromoni mitigates cholera outbreak in Delta community

    Chairman of Warri South West Local Government Council, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni, has taken immediate action to mitigate the impact of a suspected cholera outbreak in communities within the Escravos area.

    Following reports of 10 suspected cholera cases and two deaths in Egbekuta Community, Oromoni directed Vice Chairman of the Council, Hon. Christy Omamofe and the local government health team to visit the affected areas.

    The team, comprising Dr. Emiko Efuyaekpone, Head of Public Health; Mrs. Elohor Igbunuoghene, WHO representative; and LGA DSNO, sensitized residents on cholera prevention and provided medical supplies to Ogidigben General Hospital.

    Oromoni provided over 2,000 packs of clean drinking water and medical supplies to affected communities. Community leaders appealed for a standard primary health center, solar-powered water boreholes, and posting of doctors to the government hospital.

    The Chairman assured the community of his commitment to developing healthcare, education, and security, emphasizing that “only a healthy, educated, and secure people can build a wealthy society.”

    Health authorities urged residents to follow guidelines and take necessary precautions promptly, noting that treatment for children under five and pregnant women is free in all government hospitals and health centers.

    Community leaders in Ogidigben and Egbekuta ward 1 and 2 praised Oromoni’s timely response, citing it as an example of responsive governance.

  • Healthcare: Oromoni flags off free hypertension, diabetes screening

    Healthcare: Oromoni flags off free hypertension, diabetes screening

    The Executive Chairman of Warri South West Local Government Council, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni, has flagged off a compulsory hypertension and diabetes screening exercise in Ogbe-Ijoh, as part of the council’s efforts to promote healthcare and wellness in the community.

    Speaking during the ceremony, Oromoni said the screening exercise aims to identify and manage hypertension and diabetes cases early, reducing the risk of complications and improving the overall health of residents.

    “The exercise entails; Free screening for hypertension and diabetes; Distribution of free medications and medical supplies; Health education and counseling and Referral services for further medical attention.

    “This initiative is part of our administration’s commitment to prioritizing the health and well-being of our people.

    “We recognize the importance of early detection and management of these chronic diseases, and we are dedicated to ensuring that our residents have access to quality healthcare services as it properly aligns with His Excellency’s MORE Agenda for Deltans” Oromoni stated.

    The screening exercise is conducted in partnership with the Delta State Ministry of Health, local healthcare providers, and community-based organizations.

    All residents of Ogbe-Ijoh and surrounding communities are encouraged to participate in the screening exercise.

    The screening exercise will take place at designated centers across Warri South West including the council Secretariat in Ogbe-Ijoh from Monday 28th October to 3rd November 2024.

    For more information, please contact the Warri South West Local Government Council Health Department at the council Secretariat, Ogbe-Ijoh.

    This initiative demonstrates Hon. Oromoni’s commitment to improving the health and quality of life for the people of Warri South West Local Government Council.

  • Strengthening security crucial to development – Oromoni

    Strengthening security crucial to development – Oromoni

    The Chairman of Warri South West Local Government Council, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni has said that strengthening security was crucial to the economic development of the people.

    Oromoni who stated this at Ogbe-Ijoh, during the unveiling of proposed projects for the Council, said his administration was prioritizing security to ensure economic sustainability and development of the local government area.

    The Chairman led local leaders and councillors to the proposed sites, showcasing plans for a police complex and officers quarters, LEA office building, patrol boats, and a modern jetty facility.

    He said the projects when completed would enhance education, security and surveillance as well as boosting economic activities and transportation in the Council area.

    Oromoni who emphasized that the projects which were approved through a supplementary budget, aims to boost economic and social activities in the council in line with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s enhanced peace and security initiative.

    Speaking at the occasion, Delta State Director General Special Duties, Hon. Frank Omare and Leader of the Warri South-West Legislative Arm, Rt Hon Sam Ekpemupolo, past and present councillors, lauded Oromoni’s commitment to security personnel’s welfare as evident in the proposed police complex, which will further enhance their effectiveness.

    They said that as a respected politician and businessman, Oromoni was expected to bring significant positive change to Warri South West Local Government Council in line with the Governor’s M.O.R.E Agenda.

  • Delta LG Polls: Oromoni promises ‘big deal’ for Warri South-West

    Delta LG Polls: Oromoni promises ‘big deal’ for Warri South-West

    As Delta State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flags-off campaign for the Local Government elections in Warri South-West Local Government Area tomorrow, Chairmanship candidate of the party Chief Sylvester Oromoni has promised a big deal for the people.

    In a statement on Tuesday to welcome leaders of the party to Ogbe-Ijoh for the flag-off exercise, Oromoni with his campaign theme tagged “Assurance 2024” urged the people to expect more if elected.

    He said that his administration would focus on providing streetlights to light up communities, healthcare for sustainable living and human capital development in terms of welfare packages for the people.

    He stressed that the growth and development of the people remains the highest calling of leadership and therefore would strive to ensure that the people’s welfare remained paramount in his administration if elected come July 13, 2024.

    While thanking Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and party leadership in the state and local government for his choice as standard flag bearer of the party, Oromoni assured that he would not dissapoint the people if elected into office.

    He urged party faithful in all the wards and people of the local government area to come out en-masse to welcome the party’s campaign train to Ogbe-Ijoh,  the council headquarters.

  • BREAKING: Lagos coroner clears Dowen College of Oromoni’s death, indicts parents, doctors

    BREAKING: Lagos coroner clears Dowen College of Oromoni’s death, indicts parents, doctors

    The Lagos State coroner inquest instituted to unravel the cause of the death of Sylvester Oromoni, a 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, has revealed that he died a natural death.

    The Lagos coroner, Magistrate Mikhail Kadiri, stated in a 255-page judgement, on Monday, that the student’s death was avoidable.

    Kadiri attributed the death to parental and doctors negligence.

    He, however, commiserated with the family and their friends.

    “I pray that God comfort you for this great loss and make things easy for your family,” he said.

    Sylvester died on November 30, 2021, as a result of alleged bully and poisoning in the school.

  • Oromoni: No request to test blackish substance found on deceased – Toxicologist

    Oromoni: No request to test blackish substance found on deceased – Toxicologist

    A Police Toxicologist, Dr Benedict Agbo, Benedict Agbo, on Tuesday said he received no request to test the blackish substance found on the late 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr.

    Agbo stated this while being cross-examined by counsel to the Oromoni’s family, Mr Femi Falana (SAN).

    The witness said that the black substance found in the intestines of the deceased in the second autopsy, was not given to him for examination.

    Blackish substance was found in the second autopsy conducted by Dr Sokunle Soyemi, a pathologist with the Lagos State Teaching University Hospital (LASUTH).

    It was believed to have contained a chemical intoxication that was allegedly forced down the throat of the school boy by some senior pupils at Dowen College that led to his death.

    Falana asked the witness if any blackish substance was sent to the witness for any examination from the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).

    He replied, “No, I did not get any request. I did not carry out test on the blackish substance.”

    Agbo, who had worked with the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) for 25 years, noted that he was contacted by the Police Area Commander in Warri, Delta, that an autopsy was going to be done on the deceased.

    He said that after the autopsy was carried out, he discussed it with the pathologist in the state, Dr Clement Vhriterhire, and received some samples for chemical analysis.

    He said the samples sent to him were tagged: A (containing cake dark brown labelled heart blood), B (containing greyish liquid substance labelled stomach content) and C (sample note containing greyish brown mass of flesh labelled liver) and a sample bottle containing light reddish coloured liquid labelled fluid from the eye.

    The witness, who affirmed he was the one who suggested to the pathologist in Warri what to send to him, said he carried out the physical examination at the microscopic level.

    Agbo also said that it was normal to use clotted blood for toxicology when he was asked by Falana.

    According to the witness, the Police laboratory in Alagbon, commissioned in 1997, is a functional laboratory for toxicology.

    “In other words, yours is the only functional toxicology in Nigeria?,” Falana asked.

    “I will not say that because the equipment sometimes breaks down and some people are called to fix it,” the witness replied.

    The witness also said that he would have to go back and take stock when Falana asked him about the condition of the equipment from November 2021 to date.

    Agbo, who said there was equipment for testing poisons, stressed that the functionality of a toxicology laboratory did not depend on the equipment but on the expertise.

    “I used solvent and solid extraction procedures in testing the samples,” he said.

    “You will agree with me therefore that if the biochemical assay has not been carried out, you cannot conclusively say that your report is final?,” Falana asked.

    “No, I cannot say that because a biochemical assay is to know if the liver, heart and other vital organs were functioning very well before the cessation of life,” the witness replied.

    The Coroner, Mr Mikhail Kadiri, thereafter, adjourned proceedings until April 11 for continuation of hearing.

    It was alleged by the Oromoni family that the 12-year-old student died on Nov. 30, 2021, from injuries sustained in an attack by five senior students of Dowen College for refusing to join a cult.

    It was also alleged that he was forced to drink a substance by his attackers.

    Advice by the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) released on Jan. 4, however, disputed the allegations.

    It stated that an autopsy revealed the cause of the student’s death as acute bacterial pneumonia due to severe sepsis.

    NAN

  • Few months after Oromoni’s death, Dowen College expels student for bullying

    Few months after Oromoni’s death, Dowen College expels student for bullying

    Barely four months after the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, an embattled school Dowen College has expelled a bully from the school.

    The student, who was bullied, has also been withdrawn from the school by his parents.

    The principal of the college, Mrs Adebisi Layiwola, made this disclosure yesterday under cross-examination by Lagos lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) before the coroner, Magistrate Mikhail Kadiri.

    Mr Falana asked if the witness was aware that some parents had withdrawn their children from the school because of bullying allegations.

    “No. I cannot remember,” the principal replied.

    When asked if she was aware that a parent came to Maroko Police Station to complain that her son was bullied.

    She said: “Yes it is true. The boy has been withdrawn after Sylvester’s case, and the boy that bullied him was expelled after the death of the deceased.”

    Mrs Layiwola also told the coroner, that a condolence letter was sent to the deceased’s family through an email and WhatsApp.

    She said: “The school sent a letter of condolence to the family via a normal way of delivery. It was sent by email and WhatsApp but I can’t say which email now and I also called the father immediately it happened.”

    Mrs Layiwola, who said she got to know about the deceased sickness eight days later, claimed that she called the deceased’s mother immediately she heard of his death.

    The Coroner, Magistrate Mikhail Kadiri, adjourned proceedings till March 7.

  • Your madness is getting too much, Ada Ameh knocks Kemi Olunloyo

    Your madness is getting too much, Ada Ameh knocks Kemi Olunloyo

    Outspoken actress, Ada Ameh has condemned the statement made by self-styled investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo about the death of Sylvester Oromoni.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Oromoni’s father had alleged that his child was beaten and force-fed a liquid substance that killed him.

    But the school, Dowen College denied the claim, alleging that he sustained injuries while playing football with his mates.

    During a Twitter Space hosted by Kemi Olunloyo on Thursday,she alleged that Sylvester was willing to join the cult group, adding that he consented to be beaten and he agreed to drink engine oil. Olunloyo also claimed that the boy willingly told the guys initiating him that he has seen his sister’s privates. She also compared boarding school to Big Brother Naija.

    Olunloyo has been widely condemned for making such an assertion.

    An angry Ada Ameh took to her instagram page on Friday to rain curses on Olunloyo.

    In a video posted on her instagram page, she said: “You are mad, what kind of animal are you? What kind of cheap drugs do you take? You must be a mad woman and I think you need medical attention. This your madness is getting too much, you need to be beaten. A woman that has been through labour room, how can you come out and say rubbish? Where do you get your mad and crazy information from”?

  • Dowen College: Suspect’s mother denies son’s involvement in Oromoni’s death

    Dowen College: Suspect’s mother denies son’s involvement in Oromoni’s death

    Mother of one of the suspects of Sylvester Oromoni murder, in Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos State, Edward Brown, has denied his involvement in the attack.

    Ms Oluchi Sunday, mother of Brown and a student of Dowen College, has taken to social media to deny her son’s involvement in the alleged attack on Sylvester Oromoni and seek for apologies.

    Sylvester, 11, died on Nov. 30, after he was allegedly attacked by some of his seniors in Dowen College, Lekki.

    Since his death made news, Edward Brown is one of the names he reportedly called before he passed away.

    Edward’s mum, Ms Sunday, has now released a statement denying her son’s involvement in the unfortunate incident.

    According to her, Edward is a day student and wasn’t on the school premises on the day Sylvester was attacked.

    “It has come to my attention that some individuals caused rumours to be peddled on social media platforms.

    “Suggesting that my son, Edward Brown, is one of the students allegedly involved in the beating of the late Oromoni Jr at a Dowen College hostel, which resulted in his untimely death.

    “To set the record straight, I wish to bring the following facts to the public notice, which demonstrate that such rumours are false, malicious and lack any basis whatsoever:

    “My son is a day student and has never been a boarder and he was not on the school premises at the time when the unfortunate incident occurred, precisely on the night of Nov. 21.

    “The said day was a weekend and so, my son could not have been in the hostel as alleged,’’ she said.

    In a social media post made on Nov. 1, on the deceased’s elder brother’s Instagram page, “greatoromonii”, five names, including Dowen College were mentioned before the conclusion.

    “Just know he called your names before he died”. My son’s name was not among those names.

    “As a result of these false and malicious rumours, my son and I have been under constant attack via social media, with insults and threats being hurled at us daily.

    “This has caused us much emotional distress and mental trauma.

    “Therefore, on behalf of myself and my son, Edward Brown, I hereby demand that managers of social media and other platforms where the false and libellous rumours are circulating immediately retract the offending posts and tender a public apology to us.

    “We commiserate with the Oromini family for the tragic loss of Sylvester Oromini Jr and pray for the repose of his soul,’’ she said.