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Written by  ELFREDAH KEVIN Every October 11 we celebrate the girl child,  we advocate for her right,  we place lots of call-to-actions, but sit and think how many of our call-to-actions have yielded desired result. Communities are still practicing Feminine  Genital Mutilation, Girls are still giving out for marriage at a younger age in some part of Africa, Female children are abused on a daily basis, they are restricted from school, rape , given more preferences to the male child. Some homes today are broken as a result of no male child. Go to the court,  so many cases involving the girl child are pending still awaiting trial, some have lingered for more than 5 years. Justice delayed is justice denied. The  most painful is that,  Education is a human Right, yet, girls are restricted from quality education. In some cases, girls are pushed into early marriage to sponsor their male folk. Do you know that most female that occupies good position in our soci...

Published by Woke Kevin Tottenham Hotspur striker, Harry Kane, has blamed Mauricio Pochettino’s men following their 3-1 defeat by Wolves in the Premier League encounter on Saturday. Goals from Willy Boly, Raul Jimenez and Helder Costa gave Wolves victory over Spurs at Wembley Stadium However, a goal from Harry Kane was not enough to hand Pochettino’s side a point against the visitors. Kane blamed Tottenham players for losing possession against Wolves. “These are games we are expected to win, especially at home we should be winning,” Kane told beIN Sports after the match. “Yeah, it’s disappointing. It’s a shame that we couldn’t win today. They put the pressure on and we didn’t keep the ball well enough whenever we had it we lost possession. “Just needed a little bit more emphasis to go forward. We’ve only got ourselves to blame.” Kane added: “We’ve got another game in a few days that we have to dust off and get ready for. “It’s a shame we finished the year the way we have. It...

Woke Kevin   As part of the activities to mark the 2018 Write for Right event, in colloboration with Amnesty International, the Indigenous People of Niger Delta (IPND) on Friday held a peaceful walk in Rivers state, calling on the oil companies to relocate their headquarters to Niger Delta states. The group who came from different Niger Delta states,  protested from Niger Delta Development Commission to the Rivers State Government House, carrying different placards, lamenting the environmental degradation of the Niger Delta for Decades, and the unemployment of the Niger Delta youth. SUBSCRIBE & WATCH VIDEO ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/O5JsteS_Ax0 middle, President General and  Excos Addressing newsmen, the President General of the group, High Chief TIEMO PUMOKUMO said the reason of the peaceful walk is to remind the national and state level of sufferings of Niger Delta states; as indigenous youth in the oil companies are not employed, calling on the representatives in ...

Woke Kevin As part of the activities to mark the 2018 Write for Right event, in colloboration with Amnesty International, the Indigenous People of Niger Delta (IPND) on Friday 28th December, held a peaceful walk in Rivers state, calling on the oil companies to relocate their headquarters to Niger Delta states. The group who came from different Niger Delta states,  protested from Niger Delta Development Commission to the Rivers State Government House, carrying different placards, lamenting the environmental degradation of the Niger Delta for Decades, and the unemployment of the Niger Delta youth. Addressing newsmen, the President General of the group, High Chief TIEMO PUMOKUMO said the reason of the peaceful walk is to remind the national and state level of sufferings of Niger Delta states; as indigenous youth in the oil companies are not employed, calling on the representatives in the national assembly to  speak for the Niger Deltans. Watch the Pres...

Woke Kevin The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says,  it has arrested not fewer than 132 suspects, impounded 15 vehicle, 36 loaded trucks, 2 vessels, 4 barges, 170 drums conveying adulterated vandalized product. The Rivers State commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, MOHAMMED LAWAL HARUNA during the appraisal of 2018 activities, said the  corps was able to arrest 132 suspects, impounded 15 vehicles, 36 loaded trucks, 2 vessels, 4 barges, 170 drums conveying adulterated vandalized product.  MOHAMMED LAWAL HARUNA outlines achievements in the area of Anti Vandalism, Disaster Management, Private Guards Company, Peace and Conflict Resolutions (PCR), Legal, Anti Corruptions and Transparency Monitoring (ACTU), Anti Fraud (AFU)  On Disaster management, MOHAMMED LAWAL HARUNA expressed satisfaction of the corps active participation in collaboration with other relevant security emergency agencies, to control  crowd an...

Elfredah Kevin   Some youth in Rivers State have staged a protest, against the Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), NSIMA EKERE The youth under the aegis of Rivers Ethnic Youths Leaders Council have called for immediate sack of the managing Director of NDDC, due to several allegations levelled against him. Speaking during the protest, President General of Rivers Youths Leaders, Comrade Bright Abali, alleged that  since the inception of Nsima Ekere, the commission has witnessed embezzlement of funds meant for the development of the Niger Delta area, adding that such funds are used to fund his ambition in Akwa Ibom state Comrade Abali, therefore, urged the Economic and financial Crimes Commission to as a matter of urgency begin to  investigate on the alleged misappropriation of NDDC funds, noting that a man that cannot manage a commission is seeking to be elected governor of Akwa Ibom state which according to him is a jo...

Written by ELFREDAH KEVIN As the world celebrate Christmas, the people of Rivers State have had a bad moment during this celebration, as a petrol tanker fell along, Rumuola axis of Port Harcourt, burning 3 persons beyond recognition. TheGlobewindows gathered that, the petrol tanker fell burning  3 persons beyond recognition, many injured and properties worth millions of Naira destroyed. The residents and shop owners expressed sadness over the incident, blaming the fire service for slow respond, adding that lots of properties and lives have been lost.   Meanwhile, report reaching TheGlobewindows says, two more persons among the five persons rushed  to the hospital for treatment, have been confirmed dead, making a total number of 5 death recorded. In the meantime, the remaining survival are calling on government and well meaning Nigerians to assist them for better treatment.

Published by Elfredah Kevin   Yesterday was a black Christmas for some traders of Makola Market in Accra, Ghana. Fire  gutted some shops with general goods for sale up in flames on Christmas day. The fire is said to have started around 10:30 am and it took personnel from the Fire Service several hours to quench it. It is unclear yet what may have caused the fire. Eyewitnesses who were looking forward to an exciting Christmas sales have been left shattered. An eye witness said, they saw a thick cloud of smoke billowing from one of the shops upstairs and they had to call the fire service. One of the witnesses also said it took about 40 minutes before the personnel from the Fire Service who was stationed just right within the market to come to their aid. Another claimed he had to personally ride an okada to the offices of the Fire Service before they were able to respond. Another also claimed, On arrival it took several hours before they kept the fire under control....

Published by Elfredah Kevin A Tunisian journalist has died after setting himself on fire, officials said, in a protest against harsh living conditions that prompted overnight clashes with police in the country’s west. Police fired tear gas at dozens of people who took to the streets Monday night in the city of Kasserine, 270km (165 miles) from the capital, setting tyres ablaze and blocking the main street. Report says A Tunisian journalist has died after setting himself on fire, in a protest against harsh living conditions that prompted overnight clashes with police in the country’s west. Police fired tear gas at dozens of people who took to the streets Monday night in the city of Kasserine,  from the capital, setting tyres ablaze and blocking the main street. Six members of the security forces were injured and nine protesters were detained, interior ministry spokesman Sofiane al-Zaq said  ABDEL RAZAQ ZORGI, a 32-year-old journalist, died late on Monday after settin...

 Published by  Elfredah Kevin A Mexican governor who was sworn in earlier this month and her senator husband have died in a helicopter crash in the central state of Puebla. The aircraft carrying Puebla Governor MARTHA ERIKA ALONSO  and Senator  RAFAEL MORENO VALLE  came down shortly after it took off. The two pilots were killed. Reports say a third passenger also died. Officials say the helicopter may have suffered an unspecified failure.  Meanwhile, an investigation has been opened. Mrs. AlONSO, 45, had been sworn in on 14 December as Puebla's first female governor, after hotly contested polls. Mr MORENO, 50, had served as Puebla's governor between 2011 and 2017. Also, the privately-owned Agusta helicopter bound to Mexico City lost contact with air traffic control and crashed 10 minutes after take-off, Security Minister ALFONAO DURAZO   said. The accident happened on Monday at 14:50 local time (20:50 GMT) in the area of Santa María Co...

Published by ELFREDAH KEVIN A UN expert on the human rights of migrants has urged a "thorough" investigation into the death of a 7-year-old girl in US Customs and Border Protection custody, Felipe González Morales, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, said US authorities "must ensure that an in-depth, independent investigation" is conducted into the death of Jakelin Caal Maquin. "Access to justice for her relatives should be granted, including but not limited to having legal representation in the proceedings in a language they understand well," he said. The body of the 7-year-old girl who died in US custody returns to Guatemal "Redress to her family should be provided and if any officials are found responsible they should be held accountable. "The government should also address failings within the immigration system, and specifically within the US Customs and Border Patrol agency, to prevent similar situ...

Published by ELFREDAH KEVIN A chieftain in All Progressive Congress in Rivers State has been shot by an unknown gunmen terrorizing Adada community. A close source in the area confirmed that the shooting took place at Obuah Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State killing at least four persons. According our source, the chieftain of the All Progressive Congress who doubles as the Coordinator of TONYE COLE Volunteers Group in Ward nine in the area was shot sporadically  in burial ground in Adada community in Oduah  Local Government Area, killing at least four persons including the APC chieftain, while one sustained serious bullet injury. In the meantime, while the Rivers State police command is yet to confirm the recent killing, one of the victims who survived the gun wound has been receiving treatment in an unclosed hospital.

Published by Elfredah Kevin The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has withdrawn the Certificate of Return it issued to the Deputy Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Friday Osanebi. Last month, a Court of Appeal sitting in Benin City, Edo State, had ruled against Osanebi over allegations of certificate forgery. Dr. Muhammed Lecky, the INEC National Commissioner, South-South, issued the Certificate of Return withdrawn from the Deputy Speaker to Emeka Ozegbe, as the elected member of the Delta State House of Assembly representing Ndokwa East constituency. In April 2018, a Delta High Court sitting in Kwale sacked Osanebi over allegations that the NECO certificate he submitted to (INEC) for his election in 2015 was forged. The court also declared that Osanebi lied on oath by submitting a forged NECO certificate and ordered the immediate swearing in of Ozegbe into the House. Acording to the presiding judge, Justice V.I. Ofezi, there was no evidence...

. Written by  ELFREDAH KEVIN Medical Women during the diabetes sensitization in Rivers state  Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your body is unable to utilize  blood glucose, also called blood sugar to provide energy thus there is very high. Glucose levels in the blood Body glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. When glucose remains in the blood, it is not useful and causes problems.  Diabetes can affect anybody, no wonder the theme for the year's World Diabetes Day is 'Diabetes Affect Every Family', and Yes, including children. Diabetes patients during holding monthly meeting According to Research, Diabetes symptoms vary depending on how much your blood sugar is elevated. Some people, especially those with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, may not experience symptoms initially. In type 1 diabetes, symptoms tend to come on quickly and be more severe. Some of the signs and symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are: inc...

Published by  Elfredah Kevin   It was indeed a great celebration with the children of Silverstone Education Centre, Port Harcourt, Nigeria and some volunteers of six seconds, who joined the world to host the UNChildren's Day. The event which was held at the school premises at 447 Ikwere Road, Rumuokwuta, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, brought pupils and teachers together, including the proprietress, Mrs. ENGEE IKEGWURU, featured artworks such as colouring and drawing competition, as winner emerges in each class. On her opening remarks, the converner, ELFREDAH KEVIN ALERECHI stated that the event which is co-hosted by her spouse, KEVIN WOKE ALERECHI is an annual event aimed at recognizing talents using artwork to express children's emotions, wellbeing and teaching of them their rights as a child, adding that the event is put together by Six-Seconds, an international organization. The converner ELFREDAH KEVIN ALERECHI  who doubles as TheGlobewindows publisher, a...

Published by Woke Kevi n Yellow Vest protesters in France 10 persons have died in connection with the "gilets jaunes" or "yellow vest" protests in France as they enter their sixth consecutive weekend. CNN report that a 36-year-old man was killed in a road accident in the southern French city of Perpignan after encountering a blockade set up by "yellow vest" protesters late Friday night, according to a city spokeswoman. "At a roundabout blocked by the gilets jaunes, a man in his car hit a truck in front of him. The driver of the car died," the spokeswoman said According to BBC, Small demonstrations by "yellow-vest" protesters were  seen throughout France for a sixth consecutive Saturday, but not on the scale of the ones seen in recent weeks. Police say about 142 people have been arrested, including a protest leader Paris police narrated that, some violent clashes on the Champs-Elysées in Paris as night fell, and 142 people were stopped a...

Published by Woke Kevin The National chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), ADAMS OSHIOMHOLE said he will end IMO State Governor, ROCHAS OKOROCHA familiocracy in Imo State ROCHAS  while addressing supporters at the flag off of the governership campaign of Sen. UZODINMA,  in Owerri, Imo state capital, says the election of Sen. HOPE UZODINMA  as the next governor of Imo state will be the end of Governor Rochas Okorocha’s familiocracy in the State. Further speaking, OSHIOMHOLE said the heat Imo State is suffering will translate into victory and urged the people to punish Governor Okorocha. The National Chairman also wondered how a sitting APC governor could deny his party’s gubernatorial candidate access to the stadium to flag off his campaign even when they have already paid for its use, adding that he has come with a message of Hope for the suffering people of Imo state who have been under the yoke of a governor who has privatized the state. ...

BY WOKE KEVIN INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu Election is an organized process through which leaders are brought to powers through democratic means. The electorates nominate candidates during party congress , conduct primaries for flag bearer to emerged and projected to test popularity with other flag bearers from political parties. During this process the disgruntled elements ferment violence to disrupt peaceful atmosphere. It is against this background, security agency deem it very important to wade in to maintain peaceful fair and credible elections. However, it is disheartening, that this same security agency in certain conditions compromise the ethics of their calling. It appears prejudices, biases and sentiment sway the security agency to take side rather than remain neutral as members of the unbiased umpire to electoral process. The importance of selecting people into leadership positions can never be overemphasised as credible candidates brings to the table ...

By Woke Kevin  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation(JAMB) Board says it will no longer allow business centres (cyber cafes) register candidates, starting from the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Registrar, Prof. ISHAQ OLOYEDE,  disclose this during a meeting with proprietors of Computer Based Test (CBT) centres at the University of Lagos. Prof. ISHAQ OLOYEDE warned that the board would not tolerate any JAMB-related materials in all the centres, especially question papers, as most often turned out to be fake, thereby duping innocent candidates, stressing that JAMB would also not hesitate to blacklist any centre that attempted to undermine the integrity of its examination through infractions. Further speaking, he noted that make-shift CBT centres too would not be allowed, adding that the board normally conducted an all year round examination for parastatals and agencies, and candidates for tertiary institutions, stresses the need f...

Published by Woke Kevin The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Delta State Council says it has concluded plans to engage all the gubernatorial candidates of the various political parties in a live media debate. According to the statement issued in Asaba by the state chairman, Comrade MICHAEL IKEOGWU, indicate that the debate will be aired live on the African Independent Television (AIT) and some other media outfits in the country Comrade MICHAEL IKEOGWU stresses that the aim is to avail Deltans both at home and the diaspora, the opportunity to make informed  decision on the candidate to vote as it would also afford all candidates of the political parties  window to showcase their policies and programmes in line with global practices.  The Delta NUJ chairman further stated that the time and date of the debate   would soon be announced, promising that it will be in line with  the constitutional role as watchdogs of the society and agenda setters to...