The Deputy Governorship candidate of the APC in Bayelsa State,Great Joshua MacIver has felicitated with the immediate Past Minister of Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva at 60 years, describing him as a man of remarkable leadership and vision for Bayelsa State and the Niger Delta region.

According to MacIver, though the courts have yet to restore the mandate erroneously declared during the last Governorship poll, the resourcefulness and unwavering dedication to the State and the region are a testament to God’s guidance and Grace in his life.

Great Joshua MacIver, who served as Governorship running mate to Chief Timipre Sylva during the last poll, in a statement issued on Sunday, described Sylva as a “beloved Leader, Chief Timipre Marlin Sylva, De OPUABADI, I warmly celebrate your 60th birthday and honour your remarkable leadership and vision.”

According to him, “As we celebrate this milestone, I join countless others in acknowledging your remarkable leadership and vision for Bayelsa State and the Niger Delta region. Your resourcefulness and unwavering dedication are a testament to God’s guidance and Grace in your life.”

“Your Excellency Sir, your unrelenting passion for empowering youths and raising young leaders and millionaires, including my humble self and other notable sons and daughters (aged between 27 and 30 years), during your tenure as the amiable Executive Governor of Bayelsa (from 2007 to 2012) has created a shining legacy that will continue to inspire me and generations to come. This record remains unbeaten and unparalleled by successive governments in the State”.

“Your dogged pursuit of excellence during your golden reign in office, evident in areas such as infrastructural development, economic growth, improved living standards, and the successful implementation of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, which provided thousands of beneficiaries with tertiary education, skilled training, monthly stipends, and ultimately restored peace and security to the Niger Delta region, thereby revitalizing the oil and gas industry and promoting economic development, has earned you widespread respect and admiration”.

“As your Deputy Governorship candidate of the APC, Bayelsa 2023 gubernatorial elections, I am filled with profound gratitude for the opportunity to serve alongside you, a privilege made possible by your leadership and mentorship.”

“Though the courts have yet to restore the mandate erroneously declared, I remain deeply indebted to you for believing in me and providing guidance and support throughout this journey. Your trust in me is a testament to your unwavering commitment to developing future leaders, and I am honoured to be a beneficiary of your wisdom and experience”

“Your leadership and mentorship have been instrumental in my growth and development, and I am eager to continue learning from you.”

“As my beloved leader, your vision is like a spark that ignites the fire of progress, and your dedication is the fuel that keeps it burning bright. Thank you for being a shining example of transformative leadership and service. Myself and Bayelsans eagerly await your return to office to usher in a new era of progress with great joy.”

Here’s to many more years of wisdom, impact, and celebration.Congratulations and Happy 60th Birthday once again to my beloved Leader”.

The Social Media enclave has been agog with the alleged harassment, dehumanization and abuse meted on Lawori, a Nollywood Actor by National Union of Road Transport Worker, NURTW, Member and Leader, Koko Zaria.

Lawori had Alleged that Koko Zaria ordered his Boys to manhandle him, smash a bottle on his head and dehumanize him, but, the reason behind the alleged attack on Lawori is surprising and a mystery which only both parties have answers to.

This has however raised different posers from certain quarters. What could have Transpired between Lawori and Koko Zaria that would have warranted the attack? Why did Koko Zaria’s Boys Smashed a bottle on his head when they knew he was the Master of Ceremony at the event? Was it a planned attack?

These and many more questions are begging for answers.

It is no more news that the Yoruba Genre of Nollywood have a good relationship with the NURTW when Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, former NURTW Boss in Lagos State was in the saddle, in which Koko Zaria too wasn’t left out and he has appeared In some Yoruba movies.

Lawori, an entertainer and also a Nollywood Actor been at the center speaks volumes.

Though, MC Oluomo and Koko Zaria have not been on the same page since the emergence of Adekunle Mustapha, popularly known as Sego, as MC Oluomo felt Betrayed By Koko Zaria who cross carpeted to the Sego clique when MC Oluomo left the saddle.

It would be recalled that a Group in the Yoruba Movie Industry has warned the warring parties (Lawori and Koko Zaria) not to soil the relationship that has existed over the years between the Yoruba Nollywood Industry and the NURTW, urging them to settle their rift and let peace reign.

Some analysts in the Entertainment Industry are of the opinion that it was necessary for the Police and Security Agencies to Wade into the Lawori and Koko Zaria Debacle as their could be a reprisal attack from the Lawori faction, which may escalate.

They are also of the opinion that the NURTW Boss in Lagos, Sego, should have addressed the situation when it went viral by calling Koko Zaria to unravel what really transpired.

Close observers are also of the opinion that the fracas is brewing up due to the fact that MC Oluomo and Koko Zaria are losing relevance before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who have also shielded them and given them succour.

There insinuations from the grapevine, that the perceieved rift between the duo of MC Oluomo and Koko Zaria may be stage managed, just for them to gain the attention of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Some are also of the opinion that the Lagos State Government under governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the commissioner for Culture , Arts and Tourism , Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka and Commissioner for Transportation, Seun Seun Osiyemi should also address the situation as it is getting worrisome the activities of the NURTW members, who are known for violence, the actors are now afraid of moving around because of this humiliation and unforseen attack from this miscreants.

By Collins Nkwocha

The prophetic hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry has beckoned of the president of the federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to release IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi kanu except Simon Ekpa is involved and brought back to Nigeria.

Speaking about the call for his release by South East governors and senators, prophet Ikuru reiterated that Kanu has a very strong venom and his freedom must include Ekpa ” Nnamdi kanu and Simon Ekpa are cancer 1 and cancer 2, ravaging the body of Nigeria, it’s treacherous, threatening and extremely menacing to release him without bringing Ekpa down to Nigeria, while Kanu is still in custody,a lot of killings and acts of dastardly were perpetuated in the East under the command of Ekpa,cancer 1 which is Kanu and cancer 2 which is Ekpa must be cured at the same time”.

He finally advised the South East governors and senators to include Ekpa in the bargain “Include Simon Ekpa In the bargain for us to be assured and confident that insecurity and killings in the East will cease ultimately, I’m not averse to his release,if Ekpa is brought down,Kanu can be freed immediately;I ended the Sit-home in the East because it was more spiritual than physical, peace must return to the East”.