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NiMet Predicts 3~Day Rains, Thunderstorms Across Nigeria From Sunday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Sunday to Tuesday. According to NiMet’s weather outlook issued on Saturday in Abuja, morning thunderstorms are expected on Sunday, with moderate rainfall likely in parts of Taraba and Adamawa in the northern region. In the afternoon and evening, thunderstorms accompanied by rain are anticipated in parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Kaduna, Jigawa, Borno, Gombe, and Bauchi. “In the North-Central region, cloudy morning is expected over the region. ” Later in the day, thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Benue and Plateau States. “In the southern region, cloudy atmosphere is expected during the morning hours,” it said. According to it, rain showers are anticipated over parts of Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Edo, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Anambra, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa States later in the day. The agency anticipated morning thunderstorms on Monday with rains over parts of Sokoto, Zamfara and Bauchi States in the northern region. It predicted thunderstorms with rains over parts of Sokoto, Zamfara, Taraba, Adamawa, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Borno, Bauchi and Kaduna States later in the day. “In the North-Central region, morning thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kogi and Nasarawa States. ” In the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Plateau, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi, and Benue States. “In the southern region, there are prospects of morning rains over parts of Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom States,” it said. It anticipated rain showers over most parts of the region later in the day. “For Tuesday, in the northern region, isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of Zamfara and Kaduna States in the morning period. “In the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of Taraba, Kaduna, Adamawa, Zamfara, Kano, Bauchi, Gombe and Borno States. ” In the North-Central region, thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of Niger, Plateau and Benue States during the morning period. “Later in the day, thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Kogi, Benue, Niger, Kwara and Plateau States,” it said. NiMet predicted morning rains over parts of Lagos and Bayelsa States in the Southern Region. The agency envisaged rains over the entire states in the day. NiMet urged the public to take adequate precaution as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur. According to NiMet, people should ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collision and avoid driving under heavy rain. “Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets. ” Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees. “Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations. “Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet,” it added

6/8/2025, 6:44:31 AM

Delta Peace Under Threat?: Ogbe~Ijoh Youth President Urges Peace After Alleged Aladja Road Scare

In the early hours of today, Saturday 7th of June 2025 an incident on the Ogbe-Ijoh - Aladja road has raised concerns in the Ogbe-Ijoh community. According to reports, a group of youths from Aladja, allegedly armed, advanced towards Ogbe-Ijoh and were observed performing rituals near the town’s entrance. The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ogbe-Ijoh is already aware of the situation and security measures are being considered. Ambassador Victor Akemotubo, President of the Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom Youth Council, spoke to WAFFI TV about the incident, urging the Delta State Governor, His Excellency Sheriff Oborevwori, to intervene and ensure that peace is maintained. This incident serves as a reminder of the historical tensions between Ogbe-Ijoh and Aladja, which had seen significant improvement due to the Governor’s previous interventions. The Ogbe-Ijoh community remains committed to peace and hopes their Aladja neighbors will do the same, ensuring that both communities can continue to live in harmony.

6/7/2025, 5:01:28 PM

Otuaro Mourns Late KBO Coordinator, Lady Success

Former Deputy Governor of Delta State, H.E. Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Lady Success Erigbuem, a dedicated coordinator of the KBO Political Family in Ika North-East Local Government Area. In a condolence message shared on his Facebook page, on behalf of his family, friends, and the larger KBO Political Family, Otuaro offered heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family, praising Lady Success for her committed service and role within the political structure. Otuaro said, "On behalf of my family, friends, and the larger KBO Political Family, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Late Lady Success Erigbuem, who until her passing was one of the Coordinators of the KBO Political Family in Ika North-East LGA. "We submit to the will of the Almighty and pray that she finds rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ. May God comfort her loved ones and grant them the strength to bear this solemn transition.

6/7/2025, 1:05:35 PM

Delayed Salaries: ASUU Invokes No~Pay, No~Work Policy On FG

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has activated a no-pay-no-work policy against the Federal Government over the continued delay in paying its members' salaries. ASUU’s National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, revealed this during an interview with our correspondent in Abuja on Friday. Piwuna accused the government of deliberately attempting to frustrate union members following their withdrawal from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS). The Federal Government had earlier announced the exclusion of both academic and non-academic staff of higher institutions from the controversial IPPIS platform, which ASUU and other academic unions have repeatedly criticized. Speaking with our correspondent, Piwuna said, “Since the departure from IPPIS, the salaries of lecturers have consistently been delayed. We don’t get paid the way other workers get paid. It is either we are paid 10 days into a new month. With the economic challenges in the country, it has not been easy for our members. “Look at June now, we have not been paid, our members can’t celebrate Sallah properly. So, we have now resolved that since the government want to delay our salaries, we can’t continue to teach. We want to teach but we can’t teach without our salaries. We have decided to invoke the no-pay-no-work policy. “Branches have started to adopt. What this means is that lecturers boycott classes pending the time that salaries are paid.” Also speaking on behalf of non-academic staff, the National President of the Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and Allied Institutions, Mohammed Ibrahim, berated the government over the continuous delay. He said, “Last month, we had to write a series of letters asking why our salaries were not released. No explanation was given. “University workers are simply treated like second-class citizens. Remember, we have written to the Accountant General of the Federation and copied the ministers of education and labour. The labour ministry wrote to us to say that they have reached out to the minister of education, but you can see that nothing has changed this month either.”

6/7/2025, 7:30:58 AM

PAP Administrator Otuaro Targeted For Resisting Manipulation By Selfish Leaders~ IPDI

The Ijaw People's Development Initiative (IPDI) has condemned recent attempts to sow discord between the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro, PhD, and the Amayanabo of Okochiri Kingdom, HRM Ateke Tom, describing such efforts as malicious and unfounded. This reaction follows unverified reports from some online platforms alleging a confrontation between Dr. Otuaro and HRM Ateke Tom during the monarch’s recent birthday celebration. In a swift response, IPDI President, Comrade Ozobo Austin, debunked the claims, stating categorically that no confrontation occurred. According to him, both leaders shared warm moments during the event, which reflected their mutual respect and collaborative spirit. Ozobo praised Dr. Otuaro’s performance as PAP Administrator, noting his unwavering commitment to peace, reintegration, and sustainable development in the Niger Delta. He highlighted Otuaro’s advocacy for improved stipends for ex-agitators and inclusion of impacted communities in the programme. IPDI urged the public to ignore the false narratives being spread and instead recognize the positive strides being made by the current PAP leadership. The group stressed the need for collective support to strengthen the ongoing peace and development efforts in the region. They cautioned stakeholders, ex-agitators, and leaders not to fall for divisive tactics by those who feel threatened by the progress under Otuaro’s leadership. "Dr. Otuaro remains a key figure in maintaining stability and fostering development in the Niger Delta," Ozobo said. "Rumors of a rift with HRM Ateke Tom are baseless and driven by individuals with selfish interests who are frustrated by Otuaro’s refusal to be manipulated." He added that the cordial relationship between Otuaro and the respected traditional ruler remains intact, and both continue to work in synergy for the region’s progress. The group reiterated that under Otuaro’s leadership, PAP has successfully empowered ex-agitators through education, skills training, and reintegration, significantly reducing violence and improving socio-economic conditions in the region. Ozobo concluded by emphasizing that those opposed to this progress are fabricating stories to derail the administration’s achievements. “We must not let the enemies of the Niger Delta succeed in creating division. Let us stay united and continue supporting Otuaro in his mission to bring lasting peace and development to our region,” he said.

6/6/2025, 8:31:42 AM

Trump And Musk In Stunning Public Divorce

The unexpected alliance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk came to a dramatic end Thursday, as the U.S. president and his billionaire former aide turned on each other in a fiery and very public fallout. In a televised address from the Oval Office, Trump said he was “very disappointed” by Musk’s harsh criticism of a major spending bill, one the president described as “big and beautiful.” He even went as far as threatening to cancel Musk’s multi-billion-dollar contracts with the U.S. government. Musk quickly fired back, saying Trump wouldn’t have won the 2024 election without his support. He took to his X platform to accuse the president of “ingratitude.” As tensions soared, Musk posted that Trump “is in the Epstein files” — a reference to unsealed U.S. government documents involving disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, who died in jail while awaiting trial for sex crimes. Tesla stock took a major hit amid the drama, dropping nearly 15% and wiping out over \$100 billion in market value. Speculation had long lingered over how sustainable the partnership was between the world’s richest man and the most powerful. That question was put to rest when Trump addressed Musk’s critique of the bill — which Musk had labeled a “disgusting abomination.” “I’m very disappointed in Elon. I’ve helped Elon a lot,” Trump said as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz looked on during the tense Oval Office press briefing. “Look, Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore.” His remarks came just days after Trump gave Musk a high-profile farewell from his leadership role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a cost-cutting agency Musk headed. In what sounded more like a personal lament than a policy discussion, Trump reflected on the breakup with visible frustration. He even suggested Musk might be suffering from “Trump derangement system,” was bitter about leaving the White House, and had grown “hostile” since his exit. Such ingratitude.” Musk then posted a poll on whether he should form a new political party — a possible threat to Republican support, even if the foreign-born tycoon himself is barred from becoming president under the US Constitution. As the row moved to social media, Trump doubled down by threatening Musk’s massive government contracts, including for launching rockets and for the use of the Starlink satellite service. US media have put the value of the contracts at $18 billion. “Elon was ‘wearing thin,’ I asked him to leave,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform, adding that Musk had gone “crazy” about a plan to end electric vehicle subsidies in the spending bill. He then dropped the bombshell: “The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts.” Trump’s decision to tap Musk to head DOGE was one of the most controversial of his second presidency. Musk’s young “tech bros” cut tens of thousands of government jobs and slashed US foreign aid. Trump and Musk’s whirlwind relationship initially blossomed, with the tech tycoon appearing in the Oval Office with his young son on his shoulders, flying with Trump aboard Air Force One and staying at the White House and Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. But the 53-year-old lasted just four months on the job, becoming increasingly disillusioned with Washington’s slow pace, while clashing with some of Trump’s cabinet members. The only winner from the public Trump-Musk spat? Germany’s Merz. Merz, who sat mutely while Trump bashed Musk, had prepared to avoid a repeat of the ambushes that Trump unleashed on the Ukrainian and South African presidents in the Oval Office. But in the end it was Musk who took the president’s fire.

6/6/2025, 7:30:31 AM

Don’t Listen To People, Give Us More Money For Projects, Works Minister Tells Tinubu

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to disregard critics and increase funding for ongoing infrastructure projects nationwide, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Umahi made the appeal on Thursday at the official commissioning of the Deep Sea Port Access Road in Lagos. He stated that international financiers have endorsed the project, even considering it to be undervalued. “I want to assure you, sir, that the international financiers have given you kudos because they say the project is even undervalued. I commend you very highly, and I am grateful for the support. “Sir, don’t listen to people. Give us more money; we will deliver all these projects, sir. We will deliver,” Umahi stated. His comments come following criticism over the cost and transparency of the “ambitious” 700km Lagos-Calabar highway project. Addressing the president directly, Umahi defended the project’s valuation and highlighted the technical complexities involved in its construction. “This highway… tell me the cost of a kilometre. What can you quantify as the cost of a kilometre when you have a section of 10km that has a bit of 10 to 20 metres and you compare it to another section with good soil?” he said. “When people gather counsel without knowledge… Your Excellency, I am a Fellow of the Society of Engineers, and I understand the figures; I understand this work.” The minister also expressed confidence in the timely delivery of the highway’s initial phase. “I want to thank you for commissioning the first 30km, and I reassure you that this first section will be completed by December. We shall toll it, and Section 2 will also be close to completion. I commend the contractor very highly.”

6/5/2025, 8:27:12 PM

I’m Very Disappointed In Musk~ Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed strong disappointment Thursday over Elon Musk’s criticism of his major policy bill, admitting uncertainty about the future of their friendship. In a striking outburst from the Oval Office, with visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz silently seated beside him, Trump launched into a tirade against Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla — marking his first public remarks on the controversy. “Look, Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore. I was surprised,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office after former advisor Musk slammed the bill as an “abomination”. “I’m very disappointed, because Elon knew the inner workings of this bill better than almost anybody sitting here… All of a sudden, he had a problem,” Trump added. Musk hit back minutes later on his X social network, saying the 78-year-old president’s claims he had advance sight of the bill were “false.” “Whatever,” he added above a video of Trump saying Musk was upset about the loss of subsidies for electric vehicles. The latest clash comes less than a week since Trump held a grand Oval Office farewell for Musk as he wrapped up his time leading the cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk stunned reporters at the time by turning up with a black eye that he said was caused by his son. “You saw a man who was very happy when he stood behind the Oval desk, and even with the black eye. I said, you want a little makeup? We’ll get you a little makeup,” Trump said. “But he said, ‘No, I don’t think so,’ which is interesting and very nice. He wants to be who he is.” Trump said he could understand why Musk was upset with some steps he had taken, including withdrawing a nominee to lead the NASA space agency whom the tech tycoon had backed. The US president’s “big, beautiful bill” on tax and spending — the centerpiece of his domestic agenda — could define his second term and make or break Republican prospects in the 2026 midterm elections. Musk however called it a “disgusting abomination” on Tuesday. A day later, the magnate called for Republicans to “kill the bill,” and for an alternative plan that “doesn’t massively grow the deficit.”

6/5/2025, 6:25:01 PM

GCP Properties Launches Twin Estates In Orerokpe June 7

In a time when owning real estate is no longer just a dream but a strategic path to generational wealth, GCP Properties is once again making bold moves to reshape Delta State’s housing narrative. As the heartbeat of Warri and its environs continues to beat louder with infrastructural growth and youthful enterprise, the quiet town of Okozi-Okpe is about to witness a groundbreaking transformation. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor, or someone simply in love with serene, secure, and smart environments—this is news that should excite you. GCP Properties is set to officially launch two exceptional housing developments—Delta Wonder Estate and Isio Gardens—strategically located in Okozi-Okpe, just behind the prestigious University of Science and Technology, Orerokpe. The grand unveiling ceremony is slated for Saturday, June 7th, 2025, with movement to the site kicking off by 9:00 AM from PTI Junction near Orerokpe Park. The launch event promises more than just land and brick—it will be a celebration of vision and value. Featuring live appearances by Pastor Onome, Warri Mama, S. Clinton, and Emmaralo, attendees are in for a blend of entertainment, inspiration, and investment insight. For inquiries and booking, the management encourages all interested parties to reach out via 09031668899 or 08132399272. This isn’t just an estate launch—it’s the beginning of something special in the heart of Okpe land.

6/5/2025, 12:55:12 PM

Desist From Intimidation, Abuse Of Masses~ Tinubu Warns Police Officers

President Bola Tinubu has strongly cautioned police officers against intimidating or abusing the citizens they are sworn to protect, emphasising the need to uphold the rule of law and shun all forms of misconduct. He issued the warning during the 2nd Annual IGP’s Award and Commendation Ceremony held in Abuja on Wednesday night, where he was represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. “Be reminded that the power you wield is not for intimidation but for protection. It is not for abuse but for service. You must be guided by the highest standards of accountability and professionalism. “Uphold the rule of law, protect the rights of every citizen, and reject all forms of misconduct and corruption. Only then can we build a police force that is truly respected and trusted by the people it serves,” he said. President Tinubu, while disclosing that the Federal Government would continue to do its part, charged every police officer, regardless of rank or posting, to uphold the sacred trust bestowed upon them by the Nigerian people. Tinubu said the government will continue to invest in the provision of cutting-edge equipment, technological support, capacity-building programmes, and welfare schemes aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and boosting morale across the ranks.

6/5/2025, 12:47:43 PM

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