philz, Author at BigPen Online

May12018 by philzNo Comments

Why AGF Declares Omo-Agege’s Suspension Illegal

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), told the Federal High Court Abuja on Monday that the suspension of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege was unconstitutional, illegal and unlawful. Malami, who is the 3rd defendant in the ongoing suit brought by Omo-Agege challenging his suspension from the Senate, made his position known through his counsel, Dayo Apata. Apata, who doubles as the Solicitor-General of the Federation, in his submission, said that the role of the AGF was to defend and protect the constitution, adding that he had to react to any issue that had to do with the constitution. He said: “According to Section 4(8), 39, 40 of the Constitution and Articles of the African Charter on Human Rights, all the actions of the senate relating to the suspension of th

May12018 by philzNo Comments

Former Labour Leader Urges Unions, Workers To Play Politics

NEWS

Former Labour Leader and former Secretary to Delta State Government, Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay, has urged professional, and trade unions including workers across the country to get involved in politics to complement their struggle. He spoke on Tuesday in his Asaba residence, saying that only willing and capable leaders can efficiently effect the change workers seek, hence they must participate actively in selecting and electing such leaders. According to statement made available to BigPen Online, Macaulay, advised unions to be more active in politics, especially in view of the 2019 general elections, as that will make their struggle for victory easier. "it is only with the involvement of unions in politics that the interest of the workers can be better protected." ...

May12018 by philzNo Comments

Delta 2019: Utomi, Ochei, Ojougboh Promise To Do One Term In Office, As APC Calls PDP ‘Dead Party’

NEWS, POLITICS

Three Governorship contestants of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Delta state from the Delta North Senatorial District, have pledged to do one term in office for the seek of equity and justice if elected come 2019. The aspirants, namely Prof Pat Utomi, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, in their various remark during an enlarge APC stakeholders meeting, promised to do one term and allow the governorship to go to other senatorial district of the state in 2023. BigPen Online reports that incumbent Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa who is also from Delta North is warming up for a second term in office under the platform of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). However, a section of the leaders of the leading opposition party in Delta North have been chopping for a cre...

May12018 by philzNo Comments

2019: Oshiomohle Will Embrace Power Rotation To Secure APC’s Victory In Delta, Says Johnny

NEWS, POLITICS

A chieftain of All Progressives Congress APC, in Delta State, Chief Micheal Johnny has said that former governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomohle if elected as National Chairman of APC, will adhere to the power rotation agreement in Delta state by allowing the Governorship Candidate of APC to emerge from Delta North Senatorial District which according to him is the key to the party's victory in 2019 governorship election. Johnny, who spoke on Tuesday in Warri, Delta state, also called on all APC delegates from South South to cast their votes for Oshiomohle at the forthcoming APC National Convention, noting that Oshiomohle has the capacity to deliver the party at all levels in 2019. The Ijaw leader and Activist, however, charged Oshiomohle, whose he described as in

May12018 by philzNo Comments

Workers’ Day: Delta PDP Promises Workers ‘New Life, New Hope, New Dreams’

NEWS, POLITICS

The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State has promised workers on occasion of the celebration of May Day, renewal of life with new hopes, new dreams and new resolutions. The party pledged that the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa-led PDP administration would continue to deliver more dividends of democracy to the people. This was contained in a statement by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza on Tuesday to mark Labour day celebration. The statement said that state government was exploring possible avenues to ensure that the demands and desires of workers are given top priority always. The statement read in part, "We recognize and identify with the universal celebration of Workers Day across the world and join the rest of the glob...

May12018 by philzNo Comments

After 19 Yrs Of Failure By PDP To Provide Water, EU/UNCEF Sink N2.5b In Water Scheme Project In Delta

NEWS

Delta state Government is to benefit from a European Union (EU) and United Nations Children Education Funds (UNICEF's N2.5billion water scheme project after failure of successive PDP government in the state to provide water for use by Deltans. The procurement, construction and rehabilitation of water supply asset in the state by the international agencies is coming under the Niger Delta Support Programme (NDSP). The Delta state government which was selected as beneficiary of NDSP scheme would however, provide 30% of the funds in a counterpart arrangement with the global agencies. Commissioner for Water Resources, Mr. Fidelis Tilije who confirmed this on Monday during a ministerial press briefing, said Delta was one of the states selected for the NDSP intervention in water sche...

Apr282018 by philzNo Comments

APC Says ‘Political’ Attacks, Threats Dangerous To Delta 2019, Condemns Attack On Silas Bouwe

NEWS, POLITICS

All Progressive Congress, APC in Delta State, has said that any attempt to reintroduce politically motivated attacks or threats into the political arena of Delta state would be dangerous as the march toward 2019 gathers momentum. The party said that if the threats, or attacks are allowed to continue unchecked, the relatively calm political atmosphere in the state could be shattered and foster unbridled anarchy. State Public Secretary of the APC, Engr Leonard Obibi, noted this while reacting to the alleged assassination attempt on a chieftain of the party, Hon Silas Buowe. BigPen Online recalls that Buowe, a State chairmanship hopeful of the party, narrowly escaped being killed on Wednesday when some unknown gunmen waylaid him at Emiye road, Oleh and released volumes ...

Apr282018 by philzNo Comments

“Corrupt” Senator Sighted With Governor Okowa In Ika

NEWS, POLITICS

The senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Peter Nwaoboshi currently being charge for corruption and other related offences was sighted in Owa-Oyibu, Ika North-East in company of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state. He was seen at the funeral rite of Queen Efeizomor, wife of the Chairman of Delta State Traditional Rulers Council sitting in same chair with the Governor. The social event which was attended by former political office holders in the state including former Governor, Chief James Ibori, Emmanuel Uduaghan and other bigwigs of the PDP is the first public appearance of Nwaoboshi. Nwaoboshi was granted bail on self recognition by the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday. The lawmaker is being charged with an alleged frau

Apr72018 by philzNo Comments

How Much Do You Know Maleek Berry?

ENTERTAINMENT

Maleek Shoyebi (born August 11, 1987), professionally known as Maleek Berry, is a British-born Nigerian record producer and recording artist. He was signed under Wizkid’s Starboy Entertainment in 2013. After his break into the spotlight in 2012, Maleek Berry was nominated in the “Music Producer of the Year” category at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Maleek Berry has worked with prominent artists such as Wizkid, Davido, Wale, Fuse ODG, Runtown and Iyanya. In 2017 he was nominated in the Best Male category of the annual MOBO Awards. Whether the tracks are made for himself or for others, nearly everything produced by Maleek Berry is highly percussive and melodic, made for dancing and romancing. Active since the early 2010s, the British-born Nigerian artist became an

Feb272018 by philzNo Comments

Shell Alleged ‘Toxic’ Dump Site Uncovered In Rivers

BUSINESS, NEWS, NIGER DELTA

A toxic dump site belonging to the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited has been uncovered in K-Dere community of Ogoniland. Speaking in Bori, headquarters of Khana local government area of Rivers State over the weekend, Publicity Secretary of MOSOP, Fegalo Nsuke said samples from the site had been tested in a U.K laboratory and the results have confirmed the toxicity of the site. "We have been briefed by MOSOP leader, Ledum Mitee, on the situation in K-Dere where a toxic dump belonging to Shell had been uncovered. We have also visited the site to see things for ourselves." Nsuke said Shell had buried the wastes in the Ogoni community for years but intense heat forced the buried substance to become exposed late last year prompting community investig...