Delta Govt Approves Completion Of Ughelli-Asaba, Ugbolu/Akwukwu-Igbo Roads

Commuters who ply the Ughelli-Asaba Road will soon heave a sigh of relief as the Delta State Government has approved the completion of work on the parts of the road that have not been constructed. Speaking after the state Executive Council meeting held at the EXCO Chambers, Government House, Asaba, and presided over by the state acting Governor, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, on Wednesday (10/04/2019), the … Continue reading Delta Govt Approves Completion Of Ughelli-Asaba, Ugbolu/Akwukwu-Igbo Roads

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News, Special Report, Tourism & Hospitality

IHTEF 2019: BUDWEISER TO HOST SPECIAL BEVERAGES SESSION, AS MANGERO WATER BOOSTS SPONSORSHIP LIST WITH FANTASTIC PACKAGE

David Diai The list of excellent offers by globally recognized and renowned brands, to identify with and sponsor the 4th International Hospitality, Tourism and Eco-Sustainabilty Forum, IHTEF, taking place at Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham, Abuja from April 16-17, 2019, has been boosted with the confirmed participation of Budweiser, which has already secured the rights as the ‘official Beer sponsor of IHTEF 2019’ and will … Continue reading IHTEF 2019: BUDWEISER TO HOST SPECIAL BEVERAGES SESSION, AS MANGERO WATER BOOSTS SPONSORSHIP LIST WITH FANTASTIC PACKAGE

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News, Special Report, Tourism & Hospitality

TREVOR WARD, DEWALD KRUGER, ROSANA FORSUELO, ADESUGBA, RABO SALEH, AISHA ABUBAKAR-ACHONU, JUSTINA OVAT, OTHERS SET TO GRACE IHTEF 2019 FORUM IN ABUJA, APRIL 16

David Diai All is now set for the 4th edition of International Hospitality, Tourism and Eco-Sustainability Forum (IHTEF), which will hold at Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham in Abuja from April 16 to 17, 2019. An excited and upbeat Chief Executive Officer of Sustainable Eco6tem and Executive Director of IHTEF, Engr. Chibuikem Diala confirmed that arrangements and logistics for all the main activities and attendance … Continue reading TREVOR WARD, DEWALD KRUGER, ROSANA FORSUELO, ADESUGBA, RABO SALEH, AISHA ABUBAKAR-ACHONU, JUSTINA OVAT, OTHERS SET TO GRACE IHTEF 2019 FORUM IN ABUJA, APRIL 16

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Sports

Afcon 2019: NIGERIA DRAWS BURUNDI, GUINEA, MADAGASCAR, AS FIXTURES EMERGE

The draw and fixtures for the 32nd African Cup of Nations, AFCON 2019, football tournament took place in Cairo, Egypt on Friday, April 12, 2019, with Nigeria drawn in a relatively favourable group B, which also has Guinea, Madagascar and Burundi as its opponents. The ceremony which took place behind the famous Giza Pyramids in Cairo, saw Nigeria and the 23 other countries that qualified … Continue reading Afcon 2019: NIGERIA DRAWS BURUNDI, GUINEA, MADAGASCAR, AS FIXTURES EMERGE

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Delta News, Education, News

OKOWA, MAKINDE, OBI, OMU, OTHERS, FOR MARIS LECTURE ON POST-ELECTION MANAGEMENT

Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Area Developmental Commission (DESOPADEC), Chief Williams Makinde, former Acting Governor of Delta State, Prince Sam Obi and former Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Stella Omu, have been unveiled to be among dignitaries to attend the first Maris Annual Lecture which has as topic, MANAGING POST-ELECTION CHALLENGES: Nigeria As Case … Continue reading OKOWA, MAKINDE, OBI, OMU, OTHERS, FOR MARIS LECTURE ON POST-ELECTION MANAGEMENT

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Delta News, Delta Politics, News

WARRI FEDERAL HIGH COURT DIDN’T AFFIRM OMO-AGEGE CANDIDACY, IT’S DESPERATION TAKEN TOO FAR – Emerhor

Leader of the Mainstream All Progressives Congress, APC in Delta State, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, has reacted to the widely circulated news on the online and print media claiming the purported affirmation by the Warri Federal High Court of the candidacy of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, as the Senator-elect for Delta Central Senatorial zone in the 2019 general elections, following a judgement delivered by the Court, on … Continue reading WARRI FEDERAL HIGH COURT DIDN’T AFFIRM OMO-AGEGE CANDIDACY, IT’S DESPERATION TAKEN TOO FAR – Emerhor

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Delta Politics

Ochor Receives Certificate As Member-Elect, Ukwuani State Constituency, Commends Supporters, PDP ***We are Law Abiding Commission – INEC

The last condition for elected members to represent their constituency as stated in the constitution of the country had been fulfilled by the member elect, Hon Christopher Ochor Ochor, to represent the people of Ukwuani State Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, as he had formerly received his certificate of returns from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Speaking to the press at … Continue reading Ochor Receives Certificate As Member-Elect, Ukwuani State Constituency, Commends Supporters, PDP ***We are Law Abiding Commission – INEC

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View Point

NIGERIA, BUHARI AND THE COMMON MAN – By Arc. (Obong) Victor Attah

Let me start by asking the question, “who is the common man; who is the average Nigerian Family”? It reminds me of an incident in 1974 when I participated in the design of an office building in Lagos. When I was trying to calculate the required number of car parking spaces, a member of the team reminded me then that “ the average Nigerian family … Continue reading NIGERIA, BUHARI AND THE COMMON MAN – By Arc. (Obong) Victor Attah

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News

GABRIEL OKARA: TELL THE TRUTH AND STAND BY IT (A Tribute) – By Azua Alonu

Do you think we are enveloped by what professor Wole Soynika called a cloud of sadness by the death of our loving Icon. No. Certainly not at the ripe age of ninety seven when he has emptied himself into our minds. Todd Henry, the author of Die Empity would have added Gabriel Okara to the list of those who died empty. Gabriel Okara died emptying … Continue reading GABRIEL OKARA: TELL THE TRUTH AND STAND BY IT (A Tribute) – By Azua Alonu

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Delta News, News

Delta Government Boosts Security In The State, Pledges To Build Ecumenical Centre In Asaba

In a bid to ensure adequate security in the state, the Delta State Executive Council has approved the extension of landing jetty and foreshore wall at the Nigerian Navy Ship Yard in Warri. The state Commissioner for Information, Chief Patrick Ukah, stated this in Asaba on Tuesday (26/03/2019) after the State Executive Council meeting presided over by the state Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, at … Continue reading Delta Government Boosts Security In The State, Pledges To Build Ecumenical Centre In Asaba

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Delta News, Delta Politics, Politics

OKOWA RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF RETURN, CALLS ON DELTANS TO JOIN HIM IN BUILDING A STRONGER DELTA

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented certificate of return to the Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa and his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, who was also his running mate in the March 9, 2019 governorship election. Governor Okowa, while receiving the certificate of return at INEC office in Asaba on Wednesday, 27/03/19. thanked Deltans, the INEC, security agencies and all those … Continue reading OKOWA RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF RETURN, CALLS ON DELTANS TO JOIN HIM IN BUILDING A STRONGER DELTA

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News, Rivers Politics

DUMO LULU-BRIGGS IS STILL RIVERS ACCORD GUBER CANDIDATE, AS COURT SLAMS STAY OF EXECUTION ORDER ON BARIDOO

The Court of Appeal sitting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, has given Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs the green light to consolidate his position and authority as the Rivers State Governorship candidate of ACCORD political party, by granting a stay of execution of the judgment delivered by Justice Obili of the Port Harcourt Federal High Court, who had earlier ruled that a certain Mr. Precious Baridoo and not … Continue reading DUMO LULU-BRIGGS IS STILL RIVERS ACCORD GUBER CANDIDATE, AS COURT SLAMS STAY OF EXECUTION ORDER ON BARIDOO

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News

LEGAL ‘SWORD OF DAMOCLES’ DANGLES OVER WAIVE, OMO-AGEGE, OTHERS, AS COURT GRANTS AUTHORITY TO OGODO’S DELTA APC FACTION *** Ruling is Inconsequential and Not Binding – APC, Omo-Agege

A legal sword of imminent tragedy and foreboding is dangling perilously over the political ambitions of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Reverend Francis Ejiroghene Waive and all those who were victorious under the All Progressives Congress, APC platform, in the just concluded 2019 general elections, as a Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, has put the proverbial legal cat amongst the APC Pigeons, by granting judgment and … Continue reading LEGAL ‘SWORD OF DAMOCLES’ DANGLES OVER WAIVE, OMO-AGEGE, OTHERS, AS COURT GRANTS AUTHORITY TO OGODO’S DELTA APC FACTION *** Ruling is Inconsequential and Not Binding – APC, Omo-Agege

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Delta Politics, News

IZU ANIOMA CONGRATULATES OKOWA, ANIOMA CANDIDATES ON VICTORY IN 2019 POLLS ***Commends PDP For Sustaining Equity, Rotation Of Governorship Position

By Afokobah Celestine The National Executive Committee, Elders Forum and the entire members of Izu Anioma Organization has congratulated Gov Ifeanyi Okowa for his reelection as the Governor of Delta State. The congratulatory message was contained in a communiqué issued after an emergency meeting of the body presided over by the National President, Pastor (Dr.) Kingsley Ojie and read by its Media and Publicity Chairman, … Continue reading IZU ANIOMA CONGRATULATES OKOWA, ANIOMA CANDIDATES ON VICTORY IN 2019 POLLS ***Commends PDP For Sustaining Equity, Rotation Of Governorship Position

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News, Politics, Rivers Politics

PEACE DOESN’T ALWAYS WORK, BUT VIOLENCE NEVER DOES – Dumo Lulu-Briggs

In this interview published in the Business Day Newspaper of Friday March 15, 2019 (page 33), Dumo Lulu-Briggs, the Governorship candidate of the Accord Party in Rivers State, discusses the suspended Governorship election in that State and finding a sustainable solution to electoral disruptions, and violence in Rivers. Excerpts. How will you rate the performance of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the 2019 … Continue reading PEACE DOESN’T ALWAYS WORK, BUT VIOLENCE NEVER DOES – Dumo Lulu-Briggs

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Delta Politics, News

2019 Electoral Victory: Ndudi Elumelu Congratulates Okowa, Aniocha/Oshimili State Assembly Members

Recently elected Federal House of Representatives Member for Aniocha Oshimili Federal Constituency of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has congratulated the Governor of the State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for his victory at the 2019 Governorship election. Elumelu, in a Statement personally signed by him, said the victory, which he noted was overwhelming, was also well deserved, adding that the people of the State … Continue reading 2019 Electoral Victory: Ndudi Elumelu Congratulates Okowa, Aniocha/Oshimili State Assembly Members

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Delta Politics, News

OCHOR EXPRESSES GRATITUDE TO UKWUANI FOR VICTORY IN ASSEMBLY ELECTION, AS OGBORU’S DEPUTY LOSES WARD TO PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had clinched the Ukwuani State Assembly Seat in the Governorship and State Assembly Election Held on 9 March 2019 throughout the federation. Declaring the result of the election, the Independent National Electoral Commission, Local Government Collation Officer, Prof Victor Okonji, from University of Benin, pronounced the candidate of PDP, Hon Christopher Ochor Ochor the winner with a vote count of … Continue reading OCHOR EXPRESSES GRATITUDE TO UKWUANI FOR VICTORY IN ASSEMBLY ELECTION, AS OGBORU’S DEPUTY LOSES WARD TO PDP

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Delta Politics, News

WHY ISSELE-MKPITIME VOTED MASSIVELY FOR OKOWA, NWAOBI – Chief Ugbolue

By Chukwudi Abiandu The people of Issele-Mkpitime, in Aniocha North Local Government of Delta State today, Saturday, march 9, 2019 unanimously expressed their profound gratitude in kind to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the member representing them in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Engr. Emeka Nwaobi by giving the duo unanimous massive votes for their return as governor and member of the House of … Continue reading WHY ISSELE-MKPITIME VOTED MASSIVELY FOR OKOWA, NWAOBI – Chief Ugbolue

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Delta Politics, News, Politics

ELUMELU WINS ANIOCHA/OSHIMILI FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY WITH LANDSLIDE MARGIN

Rt. Hon Ndudi Godwin Elumelu of the Peoples Democratic party, PDP has been declared winner of the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency in the National Assembly election conducted on February 23, 2019. Hon. Elumelu coasted home to victory when he polled a total of 84,615 votes in the four local government areas of the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, to defeat the All Progressives Congress, APC, which polled 11,086 … Continue reading ELUMELU WINS ANIOCHA/OSHIMILI FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY WITH LANDSLIDE MARGIN

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Media, News

Election Postponement: INEC Was Ill-Prepared For Polls -DOPF

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has been blamed for the postponement of the 2019 general election, originally scheduled to hold on February 16, for the Presidential/National Assembly and March 2, for the Governorship/States Assembly elections respectively, in accordance with the timetable earlier released by the Commission two years ahead of the dates. Reacting to the postponement, the Delta Online Publishers Forum, DOPF, in a … Continue reading Election Postponement: INEC Was Ill-Prepared For Polls -DOPF

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Politics

Buhari: SDP Akwa Ibom Chapter Advance Reason for Backing NEC’s Endorsement

The Social Democratic Party SDP, Akwa Ibom state chapter has lent their support to the party’s National Executive Council NEC’s decision to endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term, as well as its decision to expel Prof. Jerry Gana and suspend it’s erstwhile presidential candidate, Mr. Donald Duke. Hon Willington Odion and Mr. Emem Modu, State Chairman and Secretary respectively, who addressed a press … Continue reading Buhari: SDP Akwa Ibom Chapter Advance Reason for Backing NEC’s Endorsement

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Sports

OKOWA, NWOKO REWARD TEAM DELTA ATHLETES FOR EXCELLENT PERFORMANCES AT NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES, SPORTS FESTIVAL

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and star Prince of Anioma kingdom, Rt. Hon. Ned Nwoko, have rolled out the largess of rewards and goodies, in appreciation to the Athletes of Team Delta, who made the state proud and beat all comers to the first position, during the 19th edition of the national sports festival which held in Abuja, the Federal capital last year. Dr … Continue reading OKOWA, NWOKO REWARD TEAM DELTA ATHLETES FOR EXCELLENT PERFORMANCES AT NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES, SPORTS FESTIVAL

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Delta Politics, Politics

Why Okowa’ll Be Remembered as Midwife of Strong Opposition in Nigeria – Enebeli

A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart in Delta State and an accomplished Pharmacist, Mr. Paul Enebeli, has disclosed that the name of the State governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa would have a place in the history of democratic process as a man who has deepened the Democratic process andl successfully midwifed a strong opposition in the country, even as he lauded the leadership style of … Continue reading Why Okowa’ll Be Remembered as Midwife of Strong Opposition in Nigeria – Enebeli

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Politics

2019 Elections: GANA WORKING FOR ATIKU, SDP CHAIRMEN FORUM ALLEGE

The Forum of SDP Party Chairmen has accused Professor Jerry Gana of working for the Presidential ambition of the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the leading opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the upcoming presidential election. In a statement signed and made available to journalists by the Chairman, Hon. Oke Idawene and Secretary Hon. Abubakar Dogara of the Forum … Continue reading 2019 Elections: GANA WORKING FOR ATIKU, SDP CHAIRMEN FORUM ALLEGE

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Interviews, News, Politics, Rivers Politics

WHY GOV. WIKE IS A FAILURE AND HOW I WILL TRANSFORM RIVERS STATE – Dumo Lulu-Briggs

In this interview, Dumo Lulu-Briggs, the Governorship candidate of the Accord Party in Rivers State, talks about securing Rivers and finding a solution to the concerns of rising unemployment. Perhaps the number one question faced by leaders in Rivers State is what is the route to lasting peace? You have been in Rivers State politics since 1992, what is the fastest route to lasting peace … Continue reading WHY GOV. WIKE IS A FAILURE AND HOW I WILL TRANSFORM RIVERS STATE – Dumo Lulu-Briggs

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News, Politics, Rivers Politics, Special Report

DUMO LULU-BRIGGS FLAGS-OFF 2019 GUBER CAMPAIGN, SAYS IT’S BIRTH OF RESCUE MISSION IN RIVERS STATE

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 will always be remembered in the annals of the history of Rivers State as a day The Rescuer, Servant Leader and Light of a better Rivers State, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, unveiled and set sail, the mission of rekindling the hope of the people of the State. On this date, Chief Dumo Lulu Briggs, the Rivers State Governorship candidate of the ACCORD … Continue reading DUMO LULU-BRIGGS FLAGS-OFF 2019 GUBER CAMPAIGN, SAYS IT’S BIRTH OF RESCUE MISSION IN RIVERS STATE

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News

UPU committed to setting up of Mukoro Mowoe Varsity – Taiga

President General of the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, Olorogun Moses Taiga has said that his administration would work relentlessly towards the establishment of the Mukoro Mowoe University. Taiga who spoke when the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, Delta State Council, paid him a courtesy visit at his Okpare-Olomu country home residence, Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state, said his administration … Continue reading UPU committed to setting up of Mukoro Mowoe Varsity – Taiga

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Advocacy and Legal, Labour, News

CDHR Backs Labour, Rejects N27, 000.00 Minimum Wage, Task FG on ASUU Demands

The Committee for the Defence of Hunan Rights, CDHR, has joined the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and other dissenting voices in Nigeria, to reject the proposed N27, 000 minimum wage recommended to President Muhammadu by the National Council States as the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers, even as the Human rights body has called on the Nigerian government to address the prolonged strike embarked … Continue reading CDHR Backs Labour, Rejects N27, 000.00 Minimum Wage, Task FG on ASUU Demands

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Delta News

ONOCHIE MORDI CALLS ON DELTA YOUTHS TO SUPPORT OKOWA’S RE-ELECTION BID

An aide to Delta State Governor, Mr. Ferdinand Onochie Mordi has called on youths in the State to actively participate in the re-election bid of his Principal in the Match 2, 2019 governorship election. Mr. Mordi, who is the Special Assistant to Governor. Ifeanyi Okowa on Orientation, made this clarion call today, January 21, while addressing youths in the State Capital, Asaba, even as he … Continue reading ONOCHIE MORDI CALLS ON DELTA YOUTHS TO SUPPORT OKOWA’S RE-ELECTION BID

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Delta News, Delta Politics, Religion

Christian Communities in Delta South Back Atiku, Okowa, Others in 2019 Polls, As CAN President Affirm Okowa’s Capacity for Second Term

The Christian community in Delta South Senatorial District, under the aegis of The Christian Community Platform, (CCP), had given their backing to the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Delta state Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, and other candidates of the party in the forthcoming national elections in the country. The endorsement was given during a one day mega prayer … Continue reading Christian Communities in Delta South Back Atiku, Okowa, Others in 2019 Polls, As CAN President Affirm Okowa’s Capacity for Second Term

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News

DUMO LULU-BRIGGS PLEDGES TO BRING HEALING, PEACE, PROGRESS TO RIVERS STATE, AS ACCORD PARTY DEDICATES CAMPAIGN TO GOD

David Diai Rivers state Accord Party Governorship candidate Chief Dumo Lulu-Bruggs, has pledged to bring healing, peace and progress to Rivers state when he becomes governor of the state after the March 2, gubernatorial elections. Chief Lulu-Briggs made this pledge when the Rivers state Accord party, dedicated its political campaign for the 2019 general elections to God at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, Abonnema, in Akuku-Toru … Continue reading DUMO LULU-BRIGGS PLEDGES TO BRING HEALING, PEACE, PROGRESS TO RIVERS STATE, AS ACCORD PARTY DEDICATES CAMPAIGN TO GOD

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Delta Politics, News

ANIOCHA NORTH ENDORSE OKOWA FOR SECOND TERM WITH MASSIVE RALLY, AS PDP CAMPAIGN TRAIN BERTHS IN ISSELE-UKU

David Diai The people of Aniocha North, in Aniocha North Local Government area of Delta State on Tuesday 15 January, 2019, rose with one loud, resounding voice, in an unequivocal and unfettered demonstration of great passion and love Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and the Peoples Democratic Party, when the Delta State PDP Campaign train stormed the area to solicit for votes for the candidates of the … Continue reading ANIOCHA NORTH ENDORSE OKOWA FOR SECOND TERM WITH MASSIVE RALLY, AS PDP CAMPAIGN TRAIN BERTHS IN ISSELE-UKU

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News

DELTA NUJ DECRIES ABSENCE OF RESIDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER FOR 2019 POLLS IN DELTA

Less than 30 days to the commencement of the general elections in Nigeria, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, has frowned at the absence of a Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Delta State, warning that the people of the state would not accept any ad-hoc situation that will truncate credible elections. The Chairman of the NUJ, Delta State Council, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu, … Continue reading DELTA NUJ DECRIES ABSENCE OF RESIDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER FOR 2019 POLLS IN DELTA

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Delta News, Delta Politics

CHIDI CHINEDU MOBILIZES SUPPORT FOR OKOWA’S RE-ELECTION, CALLS ON EWULU PEOPLE TO VOTE PDP IN 2019 POLLS

– By Afokobah Celestine The Secretary of VOTE OKOWA AGAIN (VOA) and also Secretary of Nsukwa Clan Mandate, Hon. Chidi Chinedu has embarked on door to door campaign for the re-election of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his second term, while calling on his people of Ewulu in Aniocha South LGA to keep faith with Okowa’s administration until 2023. He disclosed this mission to journalists in … Continue reading CHIDI CHINEDU MOBILIZES SUPPORT FOR OKOWA’S RE-ELECTION, CALLS ON EWULU PEOPLE TO VOTE PDP IN 2019 POLLS

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News, Police

Breaking: ADAMU MOHAMMED IS NEW Ag. IGP

President Muhammadu Buhari has Approved the Appointment of Adamu Mohammed as the acting Inspector General of Police. Adamu hails from Nasarawa state and has Served as the Commissioner Of Police in Enugu State. He is currently the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone Five, in Benin, Edo State. AIG Abubakar Adamu Mohammed is to take over from outgoing Inspector General Of Police Ibrahim Idris. Mr. … Continue reading Breaking: ADAMU MOHAMMED IS NEW Ag. IGP

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Delta Politics, News

WHY OKOWA WILL WIN AGAIN – Ned Nwoko

I am a good friend of Chief Great Ogboru as well as I am to Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. Before now, I was on the other side with Ogboru against Uduaghan and Okowa; but today, Ogboru and Uduaghan are on one side fighting Okowa and myself. That is politics, but I don’t like this kind of politics. Continue reading WHY OKOWA WILL WIN AGAIN – Ned Nwoko

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News, Politics

2019 Polls: BBC SET TO CONDUCT DEBATES FOR GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATES IN SEVERAL STATES

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Africa, has confirmed that it would host governorship debates in 10 states across Nigeria, agead of the March 2019 polls date. It stated that the debate will be conducted in four languages including Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo and Pidgin. The debate would also enable political candidates vying for different political offices to discuss issues affecting them in their own local language. … Continue reading 2019 Polls: BBC SET TO CONDUCT DEBATES FOR GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATES IN SEVERAL STATES

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News

DUMO LULU-BRIGGS IS LEGITIMATE RIVERS ACCORD PARTY GUBER CANDIDATE – Campaign Organization

Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs has been declared as the legitimate Rivers State Accord party governorship candidate for the 2019 general elections, even as the claim by a certain Precious Baridoo who has filed a case at the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, that he was wrongfully substituted as the authentic governorship candidate of the party, has been dismissed as patently and administratively false. These clarifications were … Continue reading DUMO LULU-BRIGGS IS LEGITIMATE RIVERS ACCORD PARTY GUBER CANDIDATE – Campaign Organization

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Delta News

Retaining of Yakubu, Magu, Amina, IG Idris, Will Mar 2019 Election – Nmalagu

As the 2019 General Election in the country draws near, fear of no election or inconclusive election process is enveloping the country with leaders from different sector, calling for correction of the observed irregularities, especially in the appointment of persons to man strategic agencies in the country. Adding his voice for a credible and rancour free election, the Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta … Continue reading Retaining of Yakubu, Magu, Amina, IG Idris, Will Mar 2019 Election – Nmalagu

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Delta Politics

OKOWA PLEDGES SUSTAINED PEACE, DEVT, EQUITY IN SECOND TERM, CHALLENGES OPPOSITION IN CAMPAIGN

Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has said his re-election will be premised on sustenance of peace, development and equity in line with rotation of political offices in the state. Governor Okowa made the disclosure on 05/01/19 at the campaigns of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Koko and Sapele, Warri North and Sapele local government areas of Delta State respectively. At the two … Continue reading OKOWA PLEDGES SUSTAINED PEACE, DEVT, EQUITY IN SECOND TERM, CHALLENGES OPPOSITION IN CAMPAIGN

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Community and NGO, Sports

Fidel Onwodi Set to Sponsor Two Issele-Mkpitime Indigenes on Football Trials Abroad, As Chief Ugbolue Commends Him, Pledges Support For His Annual Indigenous Football Competitions

Prominent Nigerian Entertainment and hospitality industry guru, Engr. Fidel Onwodi, has again demonstrated his commitment to the Youth development and capacity building, with his approval to sponsor two indigenes of Issele-Mkpitime in Aniocha North Local Government area of Delta State, for football trials abroad. Onwodi made the pledge on Monday, 31December, 2018 during the closing ceremony of the 2018 Annual Issele-Mkpitime Football Competition, held at … Continue reading Fidel Onwodi Set to Sponsor Two Issele-Mkpitime Indigenes on Football Trials Abroad, As Chief Ugbolue Commends Him, Pledges Support For His Annual Indigenous Football Competitions

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Delta News, Delta Politics, News

2019: WE WON’T LOSE SLEEP OVER OSHIOMHOLE’S THREAT, OKOWA’LL WIN AGAIN – Funkekeme *Delta PDP Set to Flag-Off Campaign in Oghara, Friday Jan. 4

All is now set for the flag off of the Delta state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Oghara Township Stadium, Friday, January 4, 2019. Addressing a press conference at the secretariat of the State PDP Campaign Council, on Thursday Jan 3, the Director General of the Council, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon said the media parley was necessary because it is the right of Deltans … Continue reading 2019: WE WON’T LOSE SLEEP OVER OSHIOMHOLE’S THREAT, OKOWA’LL WIN AGAIN – Funkekeme *Delta PDP Set to Flag-Off Campaign in Oghara, Friday Jan. 4

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Community and NGO, News

CEDI Tutors Women, WDO’s on Violence Against Women, Girls

As part of the continuous campaign on what constitutes violence against women in the Nigerian Society, a Non Governmental Organisation based in Warri, Delta State, Community Empowerment Development Initiative, (CEDI), with Sponsorship Support from, Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-A), had carried out a one day training for selected women and girls on how to identify what makes up violence against women, and be agents to report … Continue reading CEDI Tutors Women, WDO’s on Violence Against Women, Girls

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Agric, Community and NGO

NGO SEEKS GREATER INVOLVEMENT OF WOMEN IN AGRIC BUDGETING

A call had been made for women, especially the Smallholder Women farmers, to be involved in the agricultural budgeting processes, as these groups constitute a highest level of farmers in the country. The call was made recently during a one day, annual activities of Smallholder Women farmers, organised by Environmental and Rural Mediation Center (ENVIRUMEDIC) with support from ActionAid Nigeria (AAN). In a communique at … Continue reading NGO SEEKS GREATER INVOLVEMENT OF WOMEN IN AGRIC BUDGETING

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Community and NGO, Delta News

ONLINE SURVEY TASKS OKOWA TO DO MORE IN SECURITY, AGRICULTURE, HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, SCORES DELTA GOVT HIGH ON INFRASTRUCTURE, ROADS DEVT.

– By Emmanuel Enebeli WARRI/Nigeria: An online survey carried out by http://www.ndokwareporters.com, an online based news platform, has scored the government of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa high in the area of Infrastructural and Road Developments, in the state and given the Delta government a thumbs down in the management of Security, Agric and Human Capital Development. The survey, which ran for 3 months, saw 3000 respondents, … Continue reading ONLINE SURVEY TASKS OKOWA TO DO MORE IN SECURITY, AGRICULTURE, HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, SCORES DELTA GOVT HIGH ON INFRASTRUCTURE, ROADS DEVT.

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Media, News

Delta NUJ Set to Host Live Guber Debate for Okowa, Others

PRESS RELEASE The Leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, has concluded plans to engage all the gubernatorial candidates of the various political parties in a live Media Debate. A statement issued in Asaba by the Chairman of the Delta State Council of the NUJ, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu, indicates that the debate will be beamed live on the African Independent Television … Continue reading Delta NUJ Set to Host Live Guber Debate for Okowa, Others

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Delta News

Ossai Urges Delta Community to Embrace Love, Unity, Togetherness in Spirit of Xmas

OBIARUKU/Nigeria: As the people of the world welcome the Christmas celebration, the people of Ebedei in Ukwuani Local Government Area, have been admonished on the need to stop every action that had caused the retrogression of the community and forge a common front for development of the community. Making this call the Executive Director, Social Services Development, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development commission, DESOPADEC, … Continue reading Ossai Urges Delta Community to Embrace Love, Unity, Togetherness in Spirit of Xmas

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Health, News

JOY IN ANIOCHA, AS ELUMELU DELIVERS STATE-OF-THE-ART COTTAGE HOSPITAL, TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate for the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal constituency in the forthcoming 2019 general elections, Hon. Ndudi Godwin Elumelu, has formally handed over a 250 beds cottage hospital and two ambulances located at Onicha Uku, Aniocha North LGA, Delta state, to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The cottage hospital project which had been completed since 2013 and is worth well over N2 billion, was … Continue reading JOY IN ANIOCHA, AS ELUMELU DELIVERS STATE-OF-THE-ART COTTAGE HOSPITAL, TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

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News, Rivers Politics

DUMO LULU-BRIGGS FLAYS WIKE, PDP FOR MEDDLING IN RIVERS ACCORD PARTY AFFAIRS

David Diai Rivers state governorship candidate of the Accord Party in the 2019 gubernatorial election, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, has severely criticized the state governor Nyesom Wike and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the state, over what he describes as their meddlesomeness in the internal affairs of the Rivers state chapter of Accord Party, and warned both the governor and the PDP to steer clear … Continue reading DUMO LULU-BRIGGS FLAYS WIKE, PDP FOR MEDDLING IN RIVERS ACCORD PARTY AFFAIRS

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