GODWIN NEWMAN DECLARED WANTED

Posted: November 26th, 2016.
by Egbule Mike

Mr. Godwin Newman, a native of Ekuku-Agbor in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, has been declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force on the 22nd of November, 2016. Over an alleged land dispute located at 36 Worri/Asaba Road, Ekuku-Agbor in Ika South L.G.A Delta State.  

Mr. Godwin Newman

According to an undisclosed who testified before the Uboh of Ekuku-Agbor, in Ika South L.G.A it was gathered that Mr. Godwin Newman has been involved in a serious land dispute with his uncle.

It was also gathered that the refuel of Mr. Godwin Newman to consent to the selling of his father’s property brought a serious conflict which resulted in severe injuries to Mr. Johnson Owah. 

However, Mr. Johnson Owah who was an uncle to Mr. Godwin Newman lost his life at Central Hospital, Agbor were he was taken to for medical attention after sustaining a severe injury. Investigations revealed that Mr. Godwin Newman has gone into hiding after he heard of the death of Mr. Johnson Owah for fear of facing the law. 

All efforts made so far to reach him provide abortive as no one seems to know his whereabout. The police has however called on anyone with useful information over the whereabout of Godwin Neman to contact the nearest Police Station. 

At the time of filing this report the body of late Johnson Owah has been deposited at the mortuary.

GRASSROOT FOOTBALL: IKA UNITED BEATS ABAVO UNITED

The atmosphere was charged as Ika United beat Abavo United by a lone goal in a friendly match geared at preparing the young talents towards the Delta State League Football Season which will commence soon.The match which was played at the home ground of Ika United at College of Education Agbor on Wednesday 9th August 2017 and saw Ika United emerge victorious in a hard fought win over the away side, Abavo United. Both teams had the opportunities to add to the goal tally, but failed to take their chances, as the final touch kept eluding them in front of goal post . The lone goal was scored by the captain of the side, Ali, in the 65th minute with a well timed pass from the midfield into the 18yard box of the away team, after playing out a goalless first half. After the game, the coach of Ika United, Coach IBB, expressed satisfaction at the match fitness of the players who have been on break, hailing their performance as satisfactory, even in the face of a hard fought victory.

Ika United Team Manager Comr. Friday Buzugbe flanked by Coach IBB and the team PRO

Ika United, a football team made up of Ika and non Ika residents ranging from 14 to 18 years are barely a year old, but has groomed a lot of young talents who have caught the attention of other top football clubs outside Ika Land, according to the coach of the side. The team manager, Comrade Buzugbe Friday who was present to cheer the team to victory expressed optimism at the form of the young lads, calling for more hands to be on deck through partnership, in order to take more talented Ika youths off the streets through football.
The coach Of Abavo United, Pastor Timothy Ujam said that even in defeat, his players played a good game, even though they had hoped to win the fixture, having defeated them in the first leg which was played in their home ground, Abavo previously. He said the team has groomed over 27 Ika youths who are all now plying their trades abroad, hence the need to groom younger sets of players.
Coach Ujam called for more sponsorship and partnership of Ika football by the government and private individuals, to harness more Ika talents who are yet to be discovered, and take them off the streets by engaging them in active football. He disclosed that Abavo United Football Club have played various high profile tournaments, including representing Anioma region in the Delta State Ethnic Football Tournament, which they won, and a host of other tournaments.

EMEKE BOI ABSCOND FOR SAFETY

By Augustine Ekamagule

Posted: 19th September, 2015

With the death of late Mr. Godday Boi, 58 years old man, an indigene of Agbor-NTA community, in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. 

Emeke Boi

Mr. Godday Boi, who died on 15th September 2015. According to a close family member who spoke to newsmen on the condition of anonymity, disclosed that shortly after the burial of late Mr. Godday Boi, some members of Osenkpika Occultic Society led by Chief Obioma Uwajie, who approached members of the Boi family with the news that Emeke Boi, the son of late Godday Boi, who was a committed member of the Occultic Group before his death; had been chosen by their Great Master (Osenkpika) as the next person to take over the role of the Chief Priest, the position which their late father Mr. Godday Boi occupied before his demise, emphasizing that according to the Occultic Group such position is hereditary and requested that Emeke Boi, should come to their shrine for formal initiation. 

Continuing, our source further stated that trouble started when Emeke Boi, vehemently rejected the idea, maintaining that he being a Christian was not interested in becoming a member of the occultic society. Following the continuous visit by members of the group on a regular basis to the compound of late Mr. Godday Boi, while running for escape from Chief Obioma Uwajie and some members of the Osenkpika Occultic Group, who were bent on capturing both Emeke Boi and his younger brother Ifeanyi Boi; the two brother on sighting the unwelcomed visitors, took the exit back door of their apartment and escaped into thin air, which unfortunately caused the death of late Ifeanyi Boi, who fell into an open well in the process. Speaking further the source revealed that since the Occultic Group are still looking for Emeke Boi for initiation, he then ran away for his dear life.

OGBEMUDEIN MODEL SCHOOL, GOVERNMENT FLAGSHIP SCHOOL – Commissioner Ebie

The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Delta State, Commissioner  Ebie has described Ogbemudein Model School in Agbor as government finest school in Ika South.

Commissioner Ebie stated this during the school’s third annual inter-house competition held on Friday, March 9, 2018 in the school premises.

He said the school with state of the art building which according to him attracts the sight of passersby was near completion when his administration under the leadership of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa came into power, and was completed to its befitting standard to give the students good educational facilities.

Speaking further, Commissioner Ebie expressed happiness that a capable hand in the capacity as the principal of the school, Mr. Frank Aziken, has done well so far to maintain the standard of the school. He also assured the school authority of government continued support.
Meanwhile, the Principal of the school, Mr. Frank Aziken in his address affirmed that the current improvement in teaching and learning behaviour of both staff and students since he assumed leadership of the school was as a result of his good qualities demonstrated as a director and facilities made available by the government.
He said in as much as the school is grateful to the state government for the magnificent building, much is still needed, hence he appealed to the government and individuals to contribute to the development of the school by way of building a big Hall for external examination, three staff quarters and corper’s house in the school as well as to help retrieve the stolen school generator which according to him poses great challenge, particularly on the area of pumping water for use in the school. Other needs of the school he listed includes; to encourage sports activities; Short put, Javelin and Discuss for boys, football boots, Athletic Jessy, Trophies, Mowers for clearing grass and school bus.
On his take on the school sporting competition, Mr. Aziken observed that it was worthy to see parents, guardians and Educators come together to witness and share the fun of sports with their children. He emphasized that the importance of sports in schools cannot be overemphasized, saying that it develops the potentials and skills in a child for all round development. He noted that the potentials when positively explored and utilized will build self confidence, self reliance and self actualization as elements of longevity. It was on this background that the principal commended Commissioner Ebie and his team for reawakening the flame of sporting activities in the state. He thanked Hon. Nduka Irabor for the donation of Lawn Tennis and Basket ball equipment, providing students with fifty footballs, a coach and selecting the school as a demonstration site for games. He concluded with a promise not to fail in his call to service.
On his part, Prince Prof Obika, who stood in for the Chairman of the occasion, Mr. Steven Ikpade expressed delight on the performance of the athletes from the various house colours and their patrons. He also explained that sporting activities is necessary to inculcate discipline into the children and youths. He therefore urged parents and guardians that they should always encourage their wards to participate. He also called for more support for the development of the school.
The sports competition which recorded a huge success in spite of the heavy down pour attracted the presence of personalities with no mean repute such as Commissioner Ebie, Mrs. Ifeoma Agborma (mother of the day), Pa John Nwagimeje (Father of the day), Dein of Agbor ably represented by his palace chiefs, Hon. Fred Ofume, Mr. Peter Idion, Mr. Patrick Inyere, Mr. Imasua Amino, Mr. Ikpazum ( NUT Chairman), Comr. A.N. Omeifo, Mr. Anthony Akponovo (CIE, Ika South) Mr. Felix Iweluegim who represented Gen. Lucky Irabor and many others.
The games featured include sack race, match-past, egg race, filling of empty bottles with water, long & high jump, school relay, cultural dance and invitation relay for Primary and Post Primary Schools. The competition was won by Purple house with the total points of 151, followed by Pink house which clinched the second position with 140 points and Lemon house got the third position with 139 points.

IKA FITNESS ROAD WALK, BEST EVENT IN IKA – FRSC COMMANDER

4 days ago

Sequel to the second edition of the Ika Fitness Road Walk organised by Carvimial Fitness Centre, which took place recently, the commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Agbor, Anthony. C. Meta has described the initiative as the best event that has happened in Ika Land in recent time.
The fitness walk geared at reviving the walking culture and keeping fit was carried out between the hours of 6am to 9am along Old Lagos Asaba Road.

Speaking to an Ika Weekly Newspaper Reporter after the exercise, Mr. Meta said the exercise of physical fitness is paramount.
“By my own assessment, this exercise is the best thing that has happened in Ika Land, getting physically fit and healthy. We are inviting people to save their lives through this exercise organized by a private gym centre. Being a paramilitary agency, we need physical fitness, which is why we came out in our numbers to participate”.
Mr. Meta stated that the most important thing after godliness is fitness, hence the need to keep fit. He explained that keeping fit is in vogue in other cities and round the world, so the importance of exercises cannot be overemphasized.
CARVIMIAL FITNESS CENTER HOLDS IKA FITNESS ROAD WALK
He therefore urged all Ika People to embrace exercise, adding that a sound mind is found in a healthy body. In the same vein, Dr. Francis Nwabua, the Chief Medical Director, Central Hospital Agbor who participated in the exercise lauded Carvimial Fitness Centre, FRSC, NIFF and Ika Weekly Newspaper for organizing the event, saying that, “health is wealth”.
“In our everyday work, we perform better, when we are fit. The mind works faster and you look smarter when you are physically fit. Medically, when we increase the blood circulation in our system, it awakens blood circulation and keeps us alert against diseases and infections.
He further stated that the exercise, which takes place on a monthly basis is a welcome development, stressing that more enlightenment, should be carried out by Ika Weekly Newspaper and the organizers, in order to reach out to Ika People on the need to partner in such exercises, and to also register at the gym centre, to make use of various equipment which will be beneficial to them.
The exercise “Ika Fitness Walk” is free and open to all Ika residents to participate.
Speaking on the reason behind the initiative, the Director of Carvimial Finess Center, Dr. Mrs. C. Alordiah, said it was introduced to revamp the culture of walking which she said is gradually dying due to people’s consistent use of vehicles. “In recent times, people no longer trek or walk. Even when you choose to walk, other people will start mocking you, thinking that it’s due to your inability to purchase a car or board an Okada. When we were younger, we walked a lot, we did so many things with our hands, including grinding of pepper, washing of clothes, and going to the farm”.
“But in this generation, the reverse has been the case, we do not engage in activities that can exercise us anymore, especially with the advent of Okada. We eat, but we do not burn out fat, thereby storing them in our bodies, as problems to our health. That is why we deemed it fit to bring back the culture of walking,” she revealed.
BY Anita Aleh.

ALLEGED MURDERER OF MR. DANIEL EMEKE DECLARED WANTED BY POLICE

Posted By: Mathew Mbeye.

On March 20, 2017

An elderly man identified as Mr. Daniel Emeke was on Friday, 15th March, 2017 allegedly murdered by  Friday Peter, his nephew at Ekuku-Agbor community in Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State during an incident that could be described as uncalled for.

An eye witness who spoke to newsmen on the condition of anonymity, disclosed that the alleged murderer, Friday Peter, who is a Secondary School boy, was in the kitchen preparing food while his mother Mrs. Friday was in the bathroom bathing on the early hours of Friday, March 15, 2017 when his uncle entered into the resident of Mr. Daniel Friday, the late father of peter Friday in an unusual manner.

The Eye witness further said that immediately the victim, Mr. Daniel Emeke entered into the compound, he began to shout the name of Mrs. Friday who was quietly taking her bath in the bathroom. He continued in this manner until quarrel ensued between the both of them.  The source said that an unusual scene was created when the man made his way into the bathroom and dragged her out of the bathroom naked. Continuing, the eye witness further disclosed that as the fight continued between the two of them, Friday Peter piqued by the ugly incidence, carried a pestle in the kitchen and hit the man in an attempt to stop the man from assaulting his mother and the elderly man fell on the floor and was immediately rushed to nearby hospital where he died.  On noticing his death, Peter ran for his dear life and no one knows where he is till today.

On hearing this, the community leaders reported to the security operatives and peter has been declared wanted by the policemen. The policemen have ever since doubled effort in search of this young boy. The policemen have even promised a handsome reward for anyone that has any useful information on his where about.

It was gathered that prior to the death of Mr. Daniel the family had been having problem over who should be in possession of the documents of the properties of late Mr. Daniel Friday, the father of FridayPeter

The source further revealed that the problem started when Peter’s father died. The victim, Mr. Daniel had come on several occasions to assume the properties of his late  brother, Mr. Daniel Friday claiming that Peter, the only son of Mr. Daniel Friday was not old enough to be in possession of the vita documents.

Concluding, the source pointed out that Mr. Daniel Emeke had taken the case to the Council of Elders in Ekuku-Agbor on which the Council of Elders resolved that the documents should be given to Mr.Daniel Emeke but the children of late Mr. Daniel had since then rejected the verdict of the Council of Elders.

LAND DISPUTE:ONYIJE NELSON DISAPPEARS

Posted: December 17, 2016

by Peace Onyewuewe

 

Mr. Onyije Nelson has fled Ekuku-Agbor Community, his home town in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, following the mysterious death of his Uncle, Onyije Uche who before his death had a misunderstanding between his father late Mr. Onyije Philip Fred.

 

Explaining the circumstances surrounding Mr. Nelson's disappearance, a close friend of the family who pleaded anonymity, noted that the crisis began after the demise of Mr. Onyije Uche, Nelson's uncle.

His late grandfather had a piece of land before his death which legitimately belonged to his first son, Mr. Onyije Philip Fred, Nelson’s father.  A twist however arose owing to the death of Nelson's father in November, 2015 followed by the death of his uncle Mr. Onyije Uche, a year later. After his death, his uncle’s children accused him of killing their father so as to inherit the piece of land which was left behind by their grandfather. 

 

To this effect, it was gathered that his uncle’s children threatened him, saying that their father dying a year after his own father’s death was orchestrated by him.  

According to our source, Mr. Nelson's mother, Mrs. Onyije Obi and siblings were forced out of their father’s house due to the gravity of the threat, thereby, involving the police. 

According to a close friend of the family, Nelson's family has fled the community to avoid being slain by his uncle’s children since November 30, 2016 after many fights and treats by his late uncle’s children.

At the time of filing this report, the whereabouts of Mr. Onyije Nelson is still unknown to the uncle’s children.

PAUL KIDO DECLARES MISSING

Posted: Wednesday , March 30, 2016

By Mark Ihenrieye

 

A 34-year-old orphan and taxi driver from Umunede,in Ika North East Local Government Area,Delta State, Nigeria, Paul Kido has been declared missing.

 

Paul Kido

According to a family source, the disappearance of Paul Kido has cut short the joy of the family,thereby,giving sleepless night to members of the family . He was last seen middle of March, 2016. He was said to have fled to an unknown destination because his life was under threat. Trouble started when he （Paul Kido）impregnated his fiance, Judith Okolie whose family refused their marriage because of his poor background and in the process died during child birth on January 20, 2016. As a result of this, the family members of his late wife went after him threatening to kill him as a pay back of the death of their sister who they claimed died as a result of lack of care. 

 

Paul Kido ran for his dear life having escaped several attacks. The Okolie family has continued searching for Paul Kido, threatening that he must pay with his life over the careless death of their daughter and sister before the case will be laid to rest.

OBOH AUSTIN LOSES TWO BROTHERS, RUNS FOR DEAR LIFE OVER ATTEMPT TO BE INITIATED BY CULTISTS

Mr. Oboh Austin, a native of Ogwa Local Government Area, Ekpoma Edo State, Nigeria has been declared missing following the mysterious death of his two brothers, Osaro and Kennedy and an attempt to initiate him into his father's secret cult.

 

Speaking with the Ika Weekly correspondent in Edo State, a source who pleaded on the condition of anonymity, revealed that Austin was declared missing on the 1st of December,  2015 after the untimely death of his brothers and due to the fat that his  father,  Mr. Obohense Salame was threatening to kill him if he refuses to join his conffraternity.

Mr. Oboh Austin

It was also learnt that Austin and his family after watching Television on one fateful night, went to bed. Unfortunately,   Osaro could not wake up in the next morning and the same mysterious death also happened to Kennedy within the interval of six months. It was observed that both of them vomited blood before they died. 

Speaking further, the source stated that one day,  Austin began to ask his father to know about what led to the death of his siblings, on that note his father told him to stop asking him or else he will be the next to die and that when he dies like his brothers,  nobody has right to question him. This threat according to the source made Austin to go and report the matter in police station, while the police were carrying out their investigation into the matter, Austin due to threat to his life by the cultists, travelled to Port Harcourt. While in Port Harcourt,  he was told that his father was sick and he came home. Unfortunately his father could not survive it. Newsmen also learnt that after the burial ceremony the cultists still went to Port Harcourt to meet Austin, urging him to come and takeover his father's position and that he will die when he refuses to do so.

 

The police as at the time of filing this report has assured to do their possible best to ensure that the cultists  and criminals who have been terrorising the area are brought to book. He therefore advised youths to desist from social vices as anyone caught practicing such barbaric and detrimental acts.

AIGBE FAMILY DECLARES SON MISSING

AIGBE FAMILY DECLARES SON MISSING

The family of Aigbe in Abavo, Ika South Local Government Area has declared one of their sons, Aigbe Believe missing. 
According to the family source, Aigbe Believe was last seen on August 30, 2016 a day after the deadly terror group,the Fulani herdsmen invaded the community and lots of lives and properties were lost. The ending attack on the community saw many ran for their dear lives to unknown destination as many lives have been lost. 
The young chap, Aigbe Believe is chocolate in complexion, speaks Ika, Igbo, English and Pidgin English fluently. By this information, members of the public are hereby pleaded to report to the nearest police if found as his whereabouts is paramount. Please call 08060683516.

AIGBE FAMILY DECLARES SON MISSING

Posted date: September 30, 2016
AIGBE FAMILY DECLARES SON MISSING

The family of Aigbe in Abavo, Ika South Local Government Area has declared one of their sons, Aigbe Believe missing. 

According to the family source, Aigbe Believe was last seen on August 30, 2016 a day after the deadly terror group,the Fulani herdsmen invaded the community and lots of lives and properties were lost. The ending attack on the community saw many ran for their dear lives to unknown destination as many lives have been lost. 
The young chap, Aigbe Believe is chocolate in complexion, speaks Ika, Igbo, English and Pidgin English fluently. By this information, members of the public are hereby pleaded to report to the nearest police if found as his whereabouts is paramount. Please call 08060683516.