Niger Delta Youths Spits Fire, Condemns Xenophobic Attack in South Africa

The Niger Delta Youth Council (NDYC) National Coordinator; Comr. Jator Abido have Condemn the Xenophobia attack carried  on Africans in South Africa in the group Protest in the Cities of the Niger Delta Region. He said The purpose of this protest is to register our grievances with our people in South Africa because of the xenophobic attacks; Africa is our own and we should not be racists in our own continent.

“We condemn such acts and we call on President Jacob Zuma of South Africa to address this issue with immediate effect, otherwise South Africans in Nigeria will not find things easy here, we will make sure they are deported back and we will shut all their businesses.

 Part of the statement read: “Perhaps some of those perpetuating this crime against humanity have forgotten the role Nigeria played towards their independence. They have forgotten so quickly that South Africans also live in Nigeria and also have huge investments.
"Ironically, no Nigerian has attacked MTN, DSTV, Shoprite, Protea Hotels, Xcom and many more which are all South African-owned companies since they commenced business in Nigeria.” We accommodate their Companies, Contractors nd Engineers in our offshore platform in the Niger Delta Region.

Comr. Jator Abido  warned the South African High Commissioner in Nigeria, Mguni, to mediate in the ugly development or risk being harassed and embarrassed by Nigerian citizens and also demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of perpetrators of the xenophobic attacks on fellow Africans by South Africans.

"We are one Africa and together we fought slavery and we conquered; we are one Africa and together we fought colonialism and we conquered; we are one Africa and together we fought  apartheid in South Africa and we conquered; we are one Africa and together we will fight xenophobic attacks on Africans and together we will conquer,”  we hereby call on our Government to Provide the youth of the Country with Enabling Environment as to create Jobs for them so they can all return home as not to suffer further xenophobic attack in other parts of the world.

NNU YOUTH WING CONDEMNS THE RECENT KILLINGS IN KWALE

Press Release
19/04/2015

NNU YOUTH WING CONDEMNS THE RECENT KILLINGS IN KWALE

I have decided to stick to love for hate is too great a burden to bear - MLKJ

The leadership of Ndokwa Neku Union (NNU) YOUTH WING, the umbrella body of all Ndokwa youths, today having reviewed the ongoing happening in our communities particularly Kwale town, the traditional headquarter of Ndokwa Nation, frown and condemn in strong terms the recent killing of youths in the town by some misinformed persons hiding under the banner of cultism.
It should be noted that this gruesome killings is rather unwarranted, a barbaric act and should be condemn by all sane mind in Ndokwa Nation.

At this junction, we are calling for restrain from all parties involved even as we try to get to the root of this issue, cultism will no longer be allowed to rear its ugly head in Ndokwa Nation, as all Ndokwa youths are needed more than ever before to carry Ndokwa Nation to the next level where we truly ought to be.

This is not the time for youths of Ndokwa Nation to be involved in crimes, as the future is indeed very bright for all of us. No need killing ourselves in the guise of cultism. Enough is Enough, therefore let love reign supreme in Ndokwa land.

Let's us be united in the fight to make our Nation better.

Pedro Chibuzo Obi,
National Spokesman,
NNU YOUTH WING.

‎NANS ADVISES STUDENTS‎ AGAINST VIOLENT ACT DURING ELECTION

By Yakubu Temitope (A Campus Life Correspondent)
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The National Association of Nigerian Students(NANS), Zone B on Friday, 27th, March 2015 advised Students within the South South and South East Zone of Nigeria not to allow themselves to be used by politicians as political thugs during the upcoming election. ‎
In a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Pedro Obi. Part of the statement read, "No Politician is worth dying for, protect your futures, say no to election violence, the youths are the future of tomorrow and partners of today ".
Pedro also stated so many reasons why Students don't need to die for any politician and the need to stay away from electoral violence before, during and after elections.
"Vote, that's your obligation, you do not owe anyone a duty to die. Students should value their life, it's only when they(students) are alive that they can be better than them", He said.
Pedro also said students should say no to violence act and no to blood letting during the election, advising them to let God enthrone a King.
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BREAKING: Suit on Buhari's Eligibility adjourned till after election

Adeniyi Ademola, justice of the federal high court in Abuja, has adjourned all cases in the suits brought against Muhammadu Buhari, All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, to April 22 and 23.

Ademola also dismissed the application for joinder brought by other two parties, stating that they had no business in the case.

More to follow…

Ndokwa Youths block expressway, protest EPZ injustice and marginalization

On thursday the 19th of March 2015, youths of Ndokwa Nation under the leadership of its Apex Body, the Ndokwa Neku Union(NNU) Youth Wing took to the street in a peaceful protest to call attention to the state of injustice and total marginalisation currently being melted to the people from the area.
They blocked the ever busy Warri-Abraka-Obiaruku-Agbor-Asaba expressway at Amai Junction in Obiaruku, Ukwuani Local Government Area Headquarter of Delta State. The protest began at about 7am in the morning and lasted for over 3 hours, causing a heavy traffic gridlock at the ever busy Warri-Abraka-Obiaruku-Agbor-Asaba expressway.
The protesters were led by Comr. Enudi Marcus(Youth Wing President), Comr. Idi Presley Ifeanyichukwu(Youth Wing Secretary General) and Comr. Obi Pedro Chibuzo(Youth Wing Spokesman) as well as community youth leaders from communities in all three local government area of Ndokwa Nation.
While addressing the press, the leadership of the youth wing stated clearly that the reason for the call of this protest, is the simple fact that overtime Ndokwa Nation has been marginalized when it comes to the affairs of this country and the state despite being a major player and contributor to the economy of the nation. They stated further by pointing out that, despite the Ndokwa’s being the second largest ethnic nationality in delta state viz a viz the largest in delta north, we have never for once gotten what we deserve, declaring that there is a well orchestrated plan by some forces in the country to undo the good people of Ndokwa Nation.
They mainatined that the protest is just the first in series of more hard pressed ones to come, pointing out that unless the following issues are addressed they shall not relent in their pursuit in getting what is due the people and youths of Ndokwa Nation.
1. The Federal Government must as a matter of urgency invite us to the negotiation table over the Gas Revolution Industrial Park(GRIP) popularly known as EPZ, as there is no way they can talk about creating a gas hub cum gas city without carrying along the zone that has the largest gas reserve in the whole of west Africa. That its either Ndokwa nation are called to be part of the deal or we must be given our own gas city as failure to do so, will result in total shutdown of all gas processing facility in Ndokwa Nation.
2. The state government should quickly withdraw the list of published candidates shortlisted for interview and possible employment into the civil service commission, as the whole process is a sham and an open insult to the people of Ndokwa Nation, by saying the second largest ethnic nationality in delta state is only qualified to produce 60 persons from a list of 1800 shortlisted applicants.
3. As a matter of utmost priority, the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC), Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) and the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission(DESOPADEC), should remit directly stipends and allowances meant for youth development and empowerment to Ndokwa youths through the leadership of its Apex Body the NNU Youth Wing, as failure on the part of the boards to do so or release the said fund to any personal individual shall be seen as an open attack on youths of Ndokwa Land and that we won’t take very lightly.
4. Finally, all students of Ndokwa extractions that are qualified to be paid bursary by DESOPADEC and are yet to receive theirs should immediately be paid to avoid a total showdown between the commission and youths of Ndokwa Nation.
They rounded up by sending a very strong message to all political office holders to make sure they desist from meddling on the affairs of the youths, as should any be found to be meddling with affairs that relates to youths of ndokwa nation, such person shall be dealt with decisively.
They urge all good people of Ndokwa Nation to make sure they collect their PVC before the expiration date of sunday the 22 of march, 2015 and vote massively for candidates of their choice. They ended the protest by sounding a very stern warning to all youths, telling them in clear words that nobody should be used to perpetuate electoral violence, that any politician that wants to use them should be told to go and use their own children as this time its vote and not fight.

NDOKWA YOUTHS CALLS FOR MORE SUPPORT FOR NIGERIAN MILLITARY

The Ndokwa Neku Union (NNU) Youth Wing over the weekend in a meeting with Ndokwa community youth leaders advocates for more support and cooperation, majorly from boko haram affected communities in the North East as our gallant soldiers descends heavily on the blood sucking demons called boko haram.

The apex Ndokwa Youth body in a statement by its spokesman, Pedro Obi, noted that with 100% cooperation of major stakeholders cutting across political, traditional and religious line in the North East, Boko Haram will soon be history.
While commending the Multi - National Joint Task Force on the success recorded thus far in the fight against insurgents, the body equally called on all Nigerian people, most especially our Northern brothers to support the Federal Government in this fight against a united Nigeria.

Ndokwa Youths takes the centre stage

In pursuance to the mandate given to Ndokwa Neku Union (NNU) Youth wing to bring together all Ndokwa youths as the apex youth body, today met separately with Community youth Presidents from Ndokwa West and Ukwuani LGA at Isumpe Hall, Kwale and Country Home, Obinomba respectively. The attendance was impressive as majority of the clans from both LGA were well represented. Speakers at both meeting expressed their displeasure over the numerous youth associations in Ndokwa nation without an apex youth body, this they said has impacted negatively on the development of Ndokwa Nation and concluded by thanking the Pharm. Paul Osogbe Enebeli led Ndokwa Neku Union for inaugurating the Youth wing as the apex youth body in Ndokwa nation. They separately at both fora declared their unalloyed support to the youth wing as the apex youth body in Ndokwa nation and called on all stakeholders in the Ndokwa project to join hand and make Ndokwa greater.
NNU Youth wing ably led by our indefatigable Comr. Enudi Marcus and well supported by the General Secretary; Comr. Idi Presley and the PRO; Pedro Chibuzo Obi and other executives is well on course to liberate Ndokwa Nation and place her in the right pedestal as the second largest ethnic nationality in Delta State.

Let's #PutNdokwaFirst

Pedro Chibuzo Obi,
PRO (Spokesman),
NNU Youth Wing.

Delta APC 2015: O'tega Governorship bid suffers major setback as Urhobo nation rejects him, endorses Jonathan and Ogboru.

The Umbrella body of The Urhobo Nation, Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), today formally Endorsed the candidature of President Goodluck Jonathan  of the people's Democratic Party (PDP) and the Gubernatorial Candidate of the Labour Party (LP); Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru as both President and Governorship candidate of the Urhobo Nation. In a communique issued after the monthly Executive meeting of the UPU the publicity secretary of the body, Chief Mike Okenini, said the decision of the executives was reached after due consultation with all the relevant stakeholders and organs of the Union, the statement further stated that though it was a difficult decision to come by, but in accordance with the quest of the majority of the Urhobos seeking a better deal in Governance and the test of popularity contest carried out, the Union has to take this bold stand.

The decision to endorse the duo of Goodluck Jonathan and Ogboru was reached after a vote having Ten members of the executive in support of the Goodluck Jonathan and Great Ogboru, while five members voted against.

By this resolution, the governorship bid of Olorugun O'tega Emerhor has indeed suffered a major setback, haven be rejected by his kinsmen. O'tega has allegedly been banking on the perceived numerical strength of the urhobo nation to win the february 28th gubernatorial election.

2015: INEC Extends collection deadline

The Independent National Electoral Commission has extended the deadline for collection of Permanent Voter Cards to February 8, 2015.
This was confirmed on Sunday via a statement by Kayode Idowu, the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega.
Idowu said the February 8 deadline for the collection of the PVCs supersedes the earlier deadline of January 31, 2015 announced by the commission.
He said it was intended to give registered voters yet to collect their PVCs the opportunity to do so in readiness for the February 2015 general elections.
The statement added: “INEC hereby calls on duly registered persons not to delay in going to collect their cards before the expiration of the new deadline.
“The Commission reaffirms its determination to make the 2015 elections free, fair, credible and peaceful; and urges all stakeholders, including voters, to spare no effort in working towards the same objective.”

Okowa receives over 1,000 Defectors in Warri South-West LGA

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta on Saturday received a boost as over 1,000 persons joined the party.
Mr Dembor Dembofa, who spoke on behalf of the new members, said they were all residents of Warri South-West Local Government Area of the state.
Dembofa said they decided to join the PDP because of the party’s people-oriented programmes.
He assured the party leaders of their total support, adding that they have all collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVC).
“I and my followers have a strong believe in the PDP and we are going to vote for the party at all levels,” he said.
The PDP governorship candidate in Delta, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa commended them for believing in the party.
Okowa said if elected his administration would empower women and youths in the state.
”We will empower the youths and make them responsible citizens. We will also empower the women by creating a micro-credit scheme for them,” he said.
Earlier, the PDP campaign train was at Ovwian Grammar School, Udu Local Government Area.
Addressing the rally, the Chairman of PDP in Delta, Mr Edwin Uzor, urged the people to collect their PVCs and vote for PDP at all levels.
”Udu has been known to be for the opposition party, but this time you will vote for PDP,” he said. (NAN)