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With reference to the Violence Against All Persons (VAPP) Law 2015 of the Delta State Government as amended in 2020, to include punishment for indecent dressing by way of community service or a fine of #50,000(Fifty thousand naira only), I Comrade Okorie Samuel (Engr) , the National Secretary of the Organisation for Human and People's Rights Protection and Humanitarian, do hereby humbly make my very sincere submission to the hallowed office of our amiable State Governor, to say that the aforementioned law is not only arbitary but also obnoxious. Hence , we appeal to his excellency , Rt Hon. Sherriff Oborevwori to please use his good office to repel this law in order to conform with the INTERNATIONAL BILL OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLE'S RIGHTS as ratified by the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Firstly, That law is a state law and it cannot override Federal laws, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the International Hum...

Many Nigerians are unaware of the Violence Against Persons in Private and Public Life (VAPP) Act, originally signed into law in 2015 by former President Goodluck Jonathan, which was later domesticated in Delta State in July 2020. The law categorically seeks to prohibit all forms of violence against persons in private and public life, offering protection to victims and ensuring offenders are sanctioned, not to regulate dressing, which is a form of discrimination and a gag on freedom of expression. Under Section 29 of the domesticated Delta State VAPP Law, anyone who intentionally exposes their private parts, wholly or partially, in public is guilty of indecent exposure. Apart from Section 29 of the State's Act, other sections also address laws that prohibit female genital mutilation, harmful widowhood practices, battery, forceful ejection from home, and abandonment of dependants, among other offenses, not only indecent dressing. However, why has the Delta State Governmen...

The convener of No jobman for Governor 2023 Comrade Steven Luke also the Publicity secretary of Organization For Human and People's Right Protection (OHPRPH) warning the Delta State government and the Delta State police to respect the citizens of the state that everyone have the right to dress whatsoever way they want to do dress provided it doesn't go against the Nigeria constitution.  Comrade Steven who was with newsmen in Warri made it clear that the VAPP ACT 2015 which the Delta State law seeks to domesticate was meant to discourage violence not to regulate dressing of it citizens or decriminate it's citizens from freedom of dressing, Delta State police command most not allow the government to drag them into what will make the citizens of the State will see it as abuse of power because they're give uniforms and guns that was meant to protect it's citizens than using it to oppress it's citizens  Comrade Steven Luke also said that Delta State gover...

The Queen miss oil city Nigeria Delta state has congratulate the Governor on his 62nd birthday and has described him as a visionary and compassionate leader whose unwavering and undoubted zeal to  serve humanity and Delta state has yield positive/ tangible results in all areas of the state. This opportunity is also seen as a means to commend the governor's exceptional strides in ensuring a sustainable Delta in infrastructure, security , business, agricultural and health sector noting that his administration's policies and support have significance in all sector across the state especially in infrastructure. Queen miss oil city/CEO and members of the Queen Success Foundation warmly and heartily congratulate His  Excellency, RT. Hon. Elder Sheriff Francis Orowhedor Oborevwori on the celebration of his 62nd birthday . Your Excellency sir you have exercise a rare passion for people/good -oriented leadership for others to follow. May your special day be a celebration of...

It was a delight and joyful day the Anniversary and Birthday Celebration of High Chief Mike Okenini. J P of Orumaro Quarters of the Uvwie local government council Delta state who was giving a surprise package Marriage anniversary and birthday celebration of High Chief Mike Okenini today 5th of June 2025, it was a gathering of notable and respected men of the Uvwie local government council coming together to celebrate a father, brother, husband to one wife, backbone and a beckon of hope to the society describing him as a father who carries everyone alone without separation or differentiating who is a biological son or daughter, relation or brother but a man with a open and large heart to accommodate everyone who comes across him also to help them get to their destined destination in life.  Today prayers of good wishes were made to Mrs and High Chief Mike Okenini JP. that God will keep, Preserve and show his face of favour to the Household of High Chief Mike Okenini JP. ...

The Queen Miss Oil City Comrade, Queen Success Irhuoghene Benjamin celebrate with high chief and Mrs Mike OKENINI JP on their Marriage anniversary and birthday celebration of high chief Mike Okenini jp on Thursday 5th June 2025. It was a remarkable and joyful day of Anniversary and Birthday Celebration of High Chief Mike Okenini. J P of Orumaro Quarters of the Uvwie local government council Delta state who was giving a surprise package Marriage anniversary and birthday celebration of High Chief Mike Okenini today 5th of June 2025, it was a gathering of notable and respected men of the Uvwie local government council coming together with gifts and alms to celebrate a father, brother, husband to one wife, backbone and a beckon of hope to the Uvwie Clan and society at large describing him as a father who carries everyone along without separation or differentiating who is a biological son or daughter, relation or brother but a man with an open and large heart to accommodate ev...

The convner of No job for Governor 2023, comrade Steven Luke also the Publicity secretary of Organization For Human and People's Right Protection (OHPRPH) calling on Delta State Governor Hon Sheriff Oborevwori with those House Of Assambles members that decamps with him to All Progressive Congress party (APC) last month to return the People's Democratic Party (PDP) registration Card and other necessary documents that is with them. Comrade Steven Luke made this statement with newsmen in Warri that in a civilize world when you no longer belong to a party or religion you will have to return back their properties, why Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the Delta State House Of Assambles still having the People's Democratic party (PDP) card in your possession, since you no longer belong to the party. I think that's those that decamps are not sure of second tenure that's why they're still with the party registration Card. Comrade Steven also said that refusing...

Miss Success  Benjamin, The Queen of Oil City, Nigeria, and Beauty Queen of Warri, A human Rights Activist has raised concerns about the conduct of West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exams at night and in darkness with phone torch light in some states of the country. She expressed worry about the potential impact on students' performance and safety. The Queen called on the authorities to prioritize students' welfare and ensure a smooth examination process. She urged WAEC to anticipate potential challenges and think of possible solutions when planning for examinations. The nighttime exams sparked debate, with some arguing it was a measure to curb malpractices. According to WAEC, the reasons for the nighttime exams were due to logistical hurdles during the distribution of examination materials and efforts to prevent question paper leakage and maintain exam integrity, which led to delays. These factors resulted in students taking exams as late as 10 p.m. and even...