[dropcap]P[/dropcap]ublic servants have been charge to be proactive and diligent in carrying out their duties in order to ensure efficient, effective and prompt services delivery to the citizenry.

The Delta state Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Reginald Bayoko gave the charge Thursday, when he declared open a capacity building workshop organized by the Delta State Contributory Health Commission for his directors and strategic personnels.

Mr. Bayoko noted that his presence at the programme was to encouraged the participants to give their best as they would be exposed to greater tasks for the benefit of the Commission that was desirous of committed and intellectually sound officers that could meet the needs of Deltans in respect to the activities of the Commission.

The HoS opined that there was no perfect or super officer, adding that any officer that was always available with the right attitude and disposition to any given duty assigned him was a perfect officer and urged them to show good leadership to the younger officers and their political masters at any point in time as the case may be.

Speaking earlier, the Director General, Delta State Contributory Health Commission, Dr. Ben Nkechika thanked Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for his passion and enormous contribution that made Delta State the first state to implement the scheme in Nigeria.

Dr. Nkechika appreciated his staff for their relentless support so far while encouraging them to put more zest during the workshop to deepen and improve their services to Deltans in line with best global standard.

Also present at the workshop were the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Legal Matters, Barr. Andrew Odum and the Consultant of DANS-HARI Resources Limited, Dr. Sunny Nwachukwu.

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hile the Delta state government and her functionaries are busy in a ‘jamboree’ like thanksgiving over a state created 29 years ago with little to show, her citizens are battling with the impact of flooding.
While some believed that the downpour on an auspicious occasion such as this, is a blessing but to the residents of the state capital mostly Umunkwo Street in Umuezei, Asaba, it is a curse for rain to fall. Umunkwo Street is submerged in flood following torrential rains.

The decision of Governor  Okowa Ifeanyi (SMART AGENDA) to create the Delta Capital Territory Development Agency, DCTDA, 29 years after its creation, was an indication that the state capital has not attained the status it ought to have attained in terms of infrastructure and living conditions of the citizens in the capital city. That was why the state government
created an agency to give it that bite and focus, but the reverse was the case of this agency.

The ever-busy Umunkwo Street in Umuezei off St. Brigid’s road link to Police “A” Division and Asagba Secondary school is now a death trap,as motorists who ply the road declared protest to draw state government’s attention to its poor state as floods have rendered the street impassable for months now. Motorists and passengers press home their anger against state government’s alleged nonchalant attitude towards its repair.

Following the pressure of heavy car movement, impacts of climate change, poor maintenance of Road, fear of road failure,
automobile accidents have become “playmates of motorists”, and motorists plying the ever busy Umunkwo Street in Umuezei
link to Police “A” Division and Asagba Secondary school.
Motorists plying Umunkwo Street take risk everyday driving on top of the failed portions and flooded road with fear, as
a result of the failed portion. we will continue to protest until government repairs the road”. we are worried by the
alleged lukewarm attitude reportedly exhibited by the agency in charge and state government toward addressing the
impending doom, dangling, tongues have started wagging, as Deltans, plying the road tongue lash Delta Capital Territory
Development Agency, DCTDA and the State Government Ministry of work (as we can nolonger talk of our dead Direct Labour Agency- DLA) for alleged insensitivity toward employing proactive measures swiftly to address the deadly situation.

Investigation revealed that deep potholes litter the Umunkwo Street,especially the entrance from St. Brigid’s road where they have been hue and cry of incessant accident cases recorded because the whole street is now submerged and motorist can no longer ply the road again.

In spite of the hue and cry which greeted the series of bloody accidents recorded on the submerged street everyday, we call on the state government to declare state of Emergency on Umunkwo street to safe lives and properties.

Grassroots Publishers online,however, pleads with the Delta State Government to declare state of Emergence on this deadly Umunkwo road, by employing temporary measures,such as filling this embarrassing spot with stones and by constructing urgent drainage because if the situation is not swiftly given attention,calamity will soon befall the residents of this street which will soon claim many lives and properties.

As the condition of the road becomes more deplorable following the rapid development of many dangerous spots,especially, the fast developing flooding on the road,The Grassroots Publishers are calling on state government to employ proactive measures to avert loss of lives and properties, A Stitch in Time Saves Nine.

By:Philip  Ike Abiagom

[dropcap]U[/dropcap]rinating is a normal thing for a child to do because, it is a sign of healthy living that the kidneys and bladders are working. But it might be annoying when it is done at the wrong time, like Bedwetting.

So, bedwetting is a major concern for every parent, because, it can destroy the mattress and make it stink. So in this article, Above_Inspiration has gathered the 3 effective ways I used to stop my child from bedwetting.

Note: These processes take time and don’t stop them from bedwetting immediately, but gradually, they’ll stop bedwetting.

According to the topic, my child used to urinate on the bed at night, but after doing these 3 things he stopped urinating on the bed.

1. I Encouraged bathroom trips before bedtime.

One of the best ways to prevent a child from bedwetting is to help them empty their bladder. Telling them to urinate before going to bed is one of the most effective ways to stop them from bedwetting because when their bladder is empty, it’ll take a while for it to be filled again. And this will lead us to the second effective way, which is to get an alarm clock for them.

2. I Got an alarm clock for my child

It is important to get an alarm clock for your child especially the older ones as this will help to stop them from bedwetting. You can set this alarm clock at 4 hours interval, so that they’ll wake up every 4 hours to urinate and when this becomes constant like they’re doing it every day, it will be part of them and they will learn to wake up by themselves to urinate.

3. Check for constipation

Constipation most times is the major reason of Urinating on the bed at night because when colon close to the bladder is filled with hard or large poop, it will mount pressure on the bladder and this will make your child to bed wet. Try as much to make sure that your child poops normally by giving your child enough fluids and vegetables for easier bowel movements.

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[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Grassroots Publishers online  will be taking a close look at the three PDP Governors that has performed well in their state, based on their achievement. Since he came into office in 2015, His achievements has cut across almost all sectors in his state, such as providing of soft loans for farmers, building of quality roads with flyovers, and other life touching projects.

Dave Umahi (Ebonyi State)

He is a politician, and currently the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, under the platform of the umbrella Party.

He attended his secondary education at Ishiagu High School and Government Secondary School of Afikpo.

he also holds a Degree in Civil Engineering, from Enugu State University of Science and Technology

Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa State)

Fintri is a former speaker of the Adamawa House of Assembly and the current governor of Adamawa state.

In just a few years in office, he has shown that he is a good governor that is willing to change the lives of his people, by making sure that he construct good roads in order to easily move and traffic.

The governor has also reconnected the duo of Madagali and Michika local council areas to the national grid after eight years.

In order to encourage Education, He also takes it’s upon himself to pay the WAEC fees of all the students in his state.

3. Seyi Makinde (Oyo State)

Makinde is a Philanthropist, and the Executive Governor of Oyo State, southwest, Nigeria.

he attended his primary education at St Paul and completed it at St Michael Primary School, Yemetu, Ibadan. Then proceeded to His secondary education was at Bishop Phillips Academy, Monahan, Ibadan.

he also gained for himself a degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Lagos.

He is one governor that has introduced free education policy, and the distribution of free textbooks to students in his state.

[dropcap]N[/dropcap]o doubt, Covid-19 protocols put together by the Delta state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Chief Patrick Ukah, in collaboration with the state ministry of health, has paved way for the resumption of schools in Delta State.
The state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has finally given approval for the reopening of primary and secondary schools in the state for the conclusion of the 2019/2020 academic session and the commencement of the 2020/2021 new academic session.

A statement on Wednesday signed by the State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Chief Ukah, in Asaba revealed that secondary school students in JSS 1, JSS 2, SS 1 and SS 2 that were yet to write the second term examination would resume from Monday, September 28th, 2020 to Friday, October 9th, 2020 to enable them prepare for and write their second term examinations in order to conclude the 2019/2020 academic session.

According to the statement, Boarders are expected to resume on Sunday, September 27th, 2020.

Also, Primary School Pupils in primary 4 and 5 that are yet to complete the second term examination would resume on Tuesday October 6th, 2020 to Friday, October 9th, 2020.

The statement further stressed that second term examinations would be waived for pupils in primaries 1 to 3.

Mr. Ukah stated that the resumption date for first term in the 2020/2021 academic session for both pupils and students in primary and secondary school would run from Monday, October 12th, 2020 to Friday December 18th, 2020.

While, the resumption date for Second Term is scheduled to commence on January 4th, 2021 and terminate on Wednesday March 31th, 202.

According to the Basic and Secondary Education Commissioner, third term is scheduled to commence from April 12th, 2021 and end on August 13th, 2021.

He added that the resumption for all Nursery/Pre – primary KG 1 to 3 pupils have been deferred to January 2021.

He advised parents and guardians to avail themselves of the resumption dates to prepare their children and wards.

It would be recall that the Education Commissioner successfully conducted examinations for SS 3 and JSS 3 students without any suspected or confirmed case (s) of Covid-19, as the ministry is also getting set to conduct Cognitive Placement examination for primary six students n Saturday 26 September 2020, across the state.

[dropcap]P[/dropcap]rince Ned Nwoko, Billionaire lawyer and philanthropist,  on Monday, described as false and wicked reports alleging that Nollywood goddess, Chika Ike, is pregnant for him.

He also denied reports that both of them were getting set to get married.

The denial was contained in a statement signed by the head, Ned Nwoko Media Directorate, Mr Norbert Chiazor. The former House of Representatives member while debunking the reports as fake, noted that such only exist in the mind of the author of the report.

The Nigerian social media space had been suffused with various rumours of engagement between Ned Nwoko and Chika Ika.

This is coming on the heels of his celebrated marriage to Nollywood sensation, Regina Daniels, in April 2019, both of whom welcomed a baby Boy on 29 June 2020.

Chiazor, quoting the popular lawyer, said he had not spoken to Chika Ike for over two years.

According to him, “I have not spoken to Chika Ike in two years. I have not seen her. This is wicked. People should leave me and my family alone.”

A  particular self appointed blogger who identified herself as “Esthersky “ had appeared on YouTube  channel tagged “ Pizzy Vibes” claiming that Regina’s mother Rita Daniels made a video where she expressed anger with Chika.

Shortly before the said “ EstherSky” came on the screen, an anonymous female voice was heard, in Pidgin English, pretending to quote from an alleged video made by Rita Daniels  complaining thus “ Chika Ike leave my pickin husband for me o. Leave my pickin husband , if not I go enter spiritual for you”

Investigations have however revealed that the YouTube story was concocted and totally fictitious,as Regina’s mother never at anytime attacked or raised concerns whatsoever about Chika Ike over Ned Nwoko and marriage. It turned out that the original video by Rita Daniels was heavily manipulated in doctored scam.

The original was actually an Instagram video of Rita Daniels singing a folk song before the camera. An ethnic Ibo eulogy with the lines “ Chukwu na dim ekwenem Yali yo. Obunam yali onye ka mkpor oku oza”. Translated to simple English, this means “God my father, do not let me forget you. If I forget, who will answer my call.”

The YouTube channel had also claimed that Chika is pregnant for Ned Nwoko and they were expecting their first child together. A speculation found to be baseless.

It will be recalled that Rita Daniels had in a swift reaction expressed disappointment with the video, describing it as criminal manipulation of the original where he only sang an innocuous song in praise of God.