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  • JUST IN: Olu of Warri designate, Emiko proceeds on compulsory seclusion

    JUST IN: Olu of Warri designate, Emiko proceeds on compulsory seclusion

    The Olu of Warri designate, Prince Tsola Emiko, son of Atuwatse II has proceeded on a 90-day compulsory seclusion.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the 90-day compulsory seclusion of Prince Emiko started on Monday.

    The 90-day compulsory seclusion is part of the traditional rites for Emiko’s installation as the 21st Olu of the Itsekiri people.

    During the period of the 90-day seclusion known in Itsekiri as Idànikèñ or Daniken, the administration of the Itsekiri kingdom is usually under the Olori-Ebi (Regent), a position currently occupied by Prince Emmanuel Okotie-Eboh.

    Upon return from the 90-day compulsory seclusion, Prince Emiko will be installed Olu of Warri and take over authority the Itsekiri people have entrusted in him.

    Recall that Emiko, 37, was unveiled as the 21st Olu-designate following the announcement of the death of the 20th Olu, Ogiame Ikenwoli.

    The young Olu-designate holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Studies and Political Science as well as a Master’s Degree in Management.

    Emiko was born on 2nd April 1984 to Ogiame Atuwatse II the Olu of Warri (prior to his ascending the throne) & Olori Gladys Durorike Emiko, in Warri, Nigeria.

    He got his basic education from NNPC Primary school in Warri and for his secondary education, he went on to Adesoye College, Offa, Kwara State during the period 1995 to 2001.

    Continuing his interest for studying and progressing, Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko got admitted to Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA where he bagged his Bachelors of Arts majoring in International Studies & Political Science, while minoring in History & Economics during the period 2002 to 2006.

    This is not the end to his educational background, to attain a top position in his field, he took it further to earn a Master’s of Science in Management, from Case Western Reserve University in 2007.

    Putting his knowledge gained during the past years, he returned Back to Nigeria for NYSC in 2008 where he served in the Public Affairs Department of National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS).

    Between 2009 – 2010 he worked as an officer as Shell Nigeria Closed Pension Fund Administrator (SNCFPA) and Govt Relations, Sahara Energy. 2010-2012.

    Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko, a serial entrepreneur is the founder of NobleNigerian Ltd and Coral Curator Ltd. He is the Chairman, Ocean Marine Security Ltd and Directors, Gulf of Guinea Ltd and Vessellink Nig Ltd.

    Prince Tsola Emiko is a loving and caring husband to Mrs Ivie Uhunoma Emiko and an inspiring father to Oritsetsemiaye, Oritsetemisan & Oritsetimeyin Emiko.

    Prince Tsola loves traveling, hiking, swimming, kayaking, football, basketball & American Football. He is keen follower of history & enjoys movies. He is a follower of Christ and a nation builder.

  • NAFDAC intercepts truck conveying fake vaccines, unregistered drugs to Warri

    NAFDAC intercepts truck conveying fake vaccines, unregistered drugs to Warri

    The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has intercepted a Mercedes truck laden with fake drugs and vaccines along Asaba-Benin road.

    The agency says the truck was heading for Warri, Delta State, to deliver its consignments to 15 drug retail outlets in the oil-rich town.

    In a statement, the agency explained that it intercepted the products through its Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) Directorate, following an intelligence report.

    NAFDAC said: “unregistered, banned and controlled medicinal products” were manufactured at Ogbo-Ogwu Bridge Head market in Onitsha, Anambra State.

    It lists some of the products as tetanus diphtheria vaccine, analgin injection, CSP with codeine cough syrup, mepacrine HCL tablets, diethylcarbamazine citrate tablets, dano tetanus vaccine and artestunate injection.

    According to the statement, Director-General of the agency Mojisola Adeyeye made the revelation in Abuja.

    She reiterated NAFDAC’s determination to ensure that only wholesome medicinal products and other regulated products are available in Nigerian markets for public consumption.

    She further explains that the products were evacuated and inventory taken, while the suspects arrested with cartons containing the products made police statements and were released on administrative bail.

    She, however, warns medicine merchants to always have the general wellbeing of people in the country at heart above other considerations, stressing that there is no longer a hiding place for them if they fail to stop illicit business of circulating dangerous medicinal products that are capable of compromising the health of the Nigerian public.

    The agency names outlets where the drugs were to be delivered, of which 15 are in Warri while one is in Onitsha.

    They outlets are: Pendrix Pharmacy; Samtex Pharmacy; Onos Pharmacy; Chima Patent Medicine Store; Imoson Patent Medicine Store; Sam-C Patent Medicine Store; Sunshine Patent Medicine Store; and Hyunus Patent Medicine Store.

    Others are Chuks Patent Medicine Store; Solomon Patent Medicine Store; Friday Patent Medicine Store; Madam Faithmax Patent Medicine Store; Omas Pharmacy; Evans Patent Medicine Store; Chiyere Patent Medicine Store; and Philo Patent Medicine Store, Bridge Head Market, Onitsha.

  • Ooni rallies support for itsekiri in choosing new Olu of Warri

    Ooni rallies support for itsekiri in choosing new Olu of Warri

    The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has called on the Oodua descendants all over the world to be in solidarity with the Itsekiri people in the choice of the new Olu of Warri.

    The Ooni made the call in a statement by Mr Moses Olafare, the Director of Media & Public Affairs, in his palace on Sunday, in Ile-Ife.

    Oba Ogunwusi urged the Yoruba nation to support their “own Itsekiri people” , who were in the process of choosing new traditional ruler, Olu of Warri.

    The Royal Father called on the Oodua people worldwide to find the lowest common factor that existed in their shared history, fear and aspirations.

    The Ooni also noted that the unity of Yoruba people will further strengthen peace and understanding in Nigeria.

    The traditional ruler called on Yoruba people across the country to pray and work together for its peace and harmony.

    According to Ooni, the royalty in the House of Oduduwa is watching events in Itsekiri land and will appreciate if the people can continue to honour and respect the bound of oneness and common with the Yoruba people.

    “The Itsekiri are part of the greater Oduduwa family. We cherish this great history. We shall do everything to defend and uphold it.

    “Irrespective of which state you find yourself either Akoko, Itsekiri in Delta, Okun, Oworro in Kogi, we are all children of Oduduwa bound by common ancestry.

    “We wish them peace and harmony in their search for prosperity in their ancestral land.

    “The Ooni is particularly keen to see the sustainability of the blood-bound relationship between the Itsekiri and the Yoruba, a relationship that had been tested and trusted over history.

    “Generations of Yoruba and Itsekiri have the responsibility to uphold this important history,” he said.

    Oba Ogunwusi also wished itsekiri people well in their General Assembly event, coming up on Monday, April 5.

    Recall that the Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, joined his ancestors on December 2020.

    The Ooni also urged Christians to use the Easter celebration to seek love and affection as demonstrated by Jesus Christ, who sacrificed his life to save many souls.

  • Daylight robbery: Heavy shootings as gunmen invade bank in Warri, Delta State [VIDEO]

    Daylight robbery: Heavy shootings as gunmen invade bank in Warri, Delta State [VIDEO]

    Some daredevil gunmen in broad daylight on Saturday invaded a bank in Udu, Warri, Delta State.

    A bystander who was close to the robbery venue sent the video to TheNewsGuru.com, TNG.

    It was not clear how much the robbers who came in two vehicles carted away as at the time of filing this report.

    Watch video below:

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  • 12 days after kidnap, bank manager regains freedom in Warri, Delta State

    12 days after kidnap, bank manager regains freedom in Warri, Delta State

    A bank manager with one of the new generation banks, Mrs. Okolo on Tuesday regained freedom from her abductors den after 12 days.

    According to reports, the bank manager was kidnapped in Warri, Delta State.

    Sources close to the family said the victim paid about N20 million to secure her release.

    It was further gathered that the kidnappers dumped Mrs Okolo hours after receiving the ransom along the Effurun/Warri-Sapele Road.

    According to a report by NigerDeltaToday.com, the bank manager was abducted along Airport Road by Tivo Supermarket in Effurun, Uvwie LGA of the state.

    Meanwhile, the kidnappers had earlier demanded N100 million ransom to free the bank manager.

    It was gathered that her release threw relations and colleagues into jubilation on Tuesday.

  • Okowa orders investigation into death of mother, child in Warri

    Okowa orders investigation into death of mother, child in Warri

    Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has ordered an immediate investigation into the death of a woman and her daughter in Warri on Wednesday.

    The governor gave the order in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba.

    He decried the incident and charged police authorities in the state to commence an urgent and accelerated investigation into the circumstances surrounding the losses.

    According to Okowa, the sad news of the death of a woman and her daughter in a rather bizarre circumstance in Warri on Wednesday is quite unfortunate and disheartening.

    He condoled with the deceased family on the loss of their loved ones and assured them that everyone involved in the processes that led to the incident would be brought to book.

    Okowa called on the people, especially the people of Warri, to remain calm and law-abiding, and allow the government and law enforcement agencies to take necessary steps to address the situation.

    The governor also charged the police to ensure that law and order prevailed in the area.

  • Gunmen kill general overseer in Delta

    Gunmen kill general overseer in Delta

    A suspected gang of gun-totting armed robbers have killed the general overseer of a local church in Warri, Delta State.

    The cleric, identified as Kelvin Orumor, was reportedly shot dead on Tuesday at about 7:00 p.m at Edjeba area of Warri South Local Government Area of the state.

    He was the General Overseer of Kingdom Advancement Christian Centre (KACC), located in Jeddo community, Okpe Local Government Area of the state.

    A local source said the cleric had strayed into the midst of the hoodlums who were carrying out their nefarious act at a neighbourhood shopping complex when he was swooped up and killed.

    It was further gathered that the pastor was confirmed dead from a bullet injury he sustained at a government hospital.

    “We heard he walked into them when they were robbing a plaza. They shot him. He died before he got to the hospital,” the source disclosed.

    Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, could not be reached as of the time of filing the report.

  • HAPPENING NOW: Security operatives open fire as hoodlums attack Warri prison

    HAPPENING NOW: Security operatives open fire as hoodlums attack Warri prison

    The Warri Correctional Centre in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, also known as Okere prison, was on Thursday attacked by suspected hoodlums.

    It was gathered that the hoodlums reportedly attacked the prison and freed some inmates.

    A source told our medium that some of the inmates who were carrying out menial work outside the fence of the prison allegedly escaped following the attack.

    According to the source, security operatives suspected to be soldiers allegedly opened fire to scare inmates from escaping.

    It was not clear if any casualty was recorded.

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  • JUST IN: FG finally agrees to repair Benin-Sapele-Warri expressway

    JUST IN: FG finally agrees to repair Benin-Sapele-Warri expressway

    The federal government (FG) has finally agreed to carry out repairs work on the ever busy Benin-Sapele-Warri expressway.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) had earlier reported on the bad state of the road from the death trap fringes of Benin City through the horrible Ologbo axis to gully-prone Oghara, wobbly Sapele bridges and the outskirts of Warri.

    Also, during a debate recently on the floor of the Senate, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege had lamented the current state of the road, stressing the road is nothing to write home about.

    However, following constructive and fruitful engagements between the Delta Central Senator and the Minister for Works, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola, the road would now be fixed.

    According to a statement by Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser to the DSP on Media Matters, the Federal Ministry of Works was finalising preparations to undertake major works on this very important national corridor.

    Omo-Agege commended the Minister’s responsiveness, understanding and assurances on the need to urgently overcome the obvious and very serious challenges that the present state of the road poses to citizens.

    TNG reports the deplorable state of the Benin-Sapele-Warri expressway has caused untold hardship on the people and businesses operating in large parts of the Niger Delta region.

  • Travellers lament as Benin-Warri expressway remains impassable [PHOTOS]

    Travellers lament as Benin-Warri expressway remains impassable [PHOTOS]

    Travellers have lamented the situation of the federal government expressway from Benin to Warri as the state of the road is nothing to write home about.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the expressway from the death trap fringes of Benin City through horrible Ologbo axis to gully-prone Oghara, wobbly Sapele bridges and outskirts of Warri is a terrible nightmare for travellers.

    To reach Warri from Benin, a distance of just 100 kilometres that was initially 60 minutes drive, now takes over five hours journey.

    A failed section on the Benin-Warri expressway
    A failed section on the Benin-Warri expressway
    Mounting traffic as a result of a failed section on the Benin-Warri expressway
    Mounting traffic as a result of a failed section on the Benin-Warri expressway

    This is even as a gas truck trying to manoeuvre through potholes on the bad portion of the road at Ugbenu axis in the Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State on Sunday fell into a ditch, bursting into flames.

    Although there were no casualties as motorists scampered for safety, causing major traffic gridlock, some travellers who spoke with TNG decried the state of the road and called on the government to urgently do something about it.

    “I have been in holdup for the past 1 hour now. Just from Warri to Oghara I am spending 2 hours on this road. It is sad. This is absurd and ridiculous. The federal government should take responsibility. We all use the road and so it should be fixed,” Mercy Francis said.

    A motorist, who identified himself as Henry, told TNG, “It is pathetic, it took me almost 2 hours to get to Oghara from Mosogar. Ordinarily, this was supposed to be a journey of about 14 minutes. It is a shame. We pass through hell on this road.

    “Benin to Warri road is becoming worse on a daily basis. Benin to Warri that used to be an hour and 30 minutes drive for me back then has turned 5 hours drive for me today with serious manoeuvring to do”.

    On his part, Jeffrey Onwuka said, “Do our so-called leaders and politicians see this road? Is it that there is no money to put these roads in good shape or that they just want us to suffer? The government should act!

    “Sometimes, I wonder if this is a country that’s full of oil and agriculture. Look at common Benin republic, Togo and even Ghana they have good roads and steady light constant without stop.

    “Then you tell me that we have a government when they always embezzle us and secondly they will also send police to wait for people on their way home to search and collect their things. God help the Nigeria situation because lives are in danger for the road and bridge sake”.

    Meanwhile, as Nigeria marked 60 years of nationhood, the Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa called on the Federal Government to embark on a total reconstruction of Benin-Warri highway, saying the road has collapsed.

    The Governor made the call at an interdenominational thanksgiving service at Government House Chapel, Asaba to mark the independence anniversary of the country.

    He said that the poor state of the roads had accounted for the loss of many lives and goods in accidents and robberies and also often resulted in the loss of man-hours through unending traffic snarls.

    “I will use this opportunity to appeal to the Federal Government to attend to the Benin-Warri road; it requires total reconstruction.

    “The interventions we have been doing over the years definitely cannot bring any solutions at the moment. We will see what we can do as soon as the rains are over, but that road requires total reconstruction. It is beyond our limit as a state and we hope that the Federal Government will look into that,” the Governor said.