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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News

OKOWA, BEST DELTA GOVERNOR SINCE 1999 – Nwoko

By Andy Emephia The Vice Chairman of Delta PDP Campaign Council Hon Prince Ned Nwoko has affirmed that Senator Dr lfeanyi Arthur OKOWA is heads above his peers since 1999 The Anioma Legal luminary of international repute and doyen of the Paris club refunds that took Nigeria out of recession also stated that Anioma nation deserves a second term at Dennis Osadebay house Asaba come … Continue reading OKOWA, BEST DELTA GOVERNOR SINCE 1999 – Nwoko

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News, Personality, Politics

NED NWOKO, AN EPITOME OF GREATNESS, COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP – Chief Onyeobi

By: Patrick Ochei The amiable and highly cerebral Iyase of Asaba, Chief Patrick Isioma Goodluck Onyeobi, has eulogized the sterling qualities of the Anioma Star Prince, Hon. Ned Nwoko, describing him as an epitome of greatness, compassionate leadership and sincere love for his Anioma nation. He made this assertion when Prince Ned Nwoko paid him an unscheduled visit, to felicitate with him after he gave … Continue reading NED NWOKO, AN EPITOME OF GREATNESS, COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP – Chief Onyeobi

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Religion

Clergy Admonishes Christians To Meditate On God’s Word

The Senior Pastor and Founder of HEIRS OF SALVATION GOSPEL CHURCH, Umuagu Quarters, Asaba, Pastor Ernest Otunkor has counselled Christians and believers to earnestly seek the face of God in all their lives affairs, stating that the Word of God must be daily meditated upon and faithfully applied at all times. He gave this advice during the 2018 Thanksgiving celebration of the church with the … Continue reading Clergy Admonishes Christians To Meditate On God’s Word

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Delta Politics, News

2919: DELTA APC DEDICATES CAMPAIGN/ ELECTIONS TO GOD, AS OGBORU, UDUAGHAN, OMO-AGEGE, JONES SAY IT’S TIME TO TAKE OVER DELTA

The All Progressive Congress, APC Delta State Chapter, has commenced the journey to victory in Delta State, with the dedication of its campaign committee to God and a pledge to win all the key elective positions in Delta State, in the 2019 elections. This revelation was made at an inter-denominational service organized to dedicate the All Progressives’ Congress 2019 general elections Campaigns in Delta State … Continue reading 2919: DELTA APC DEDICATES CAMPAIGN/ ELECTIONS TO GOD, AS OGBORU, UDUAGHAN, OMO-AGEGE, JONES SAY IT’S TIME TO TAKE OVER DELTA

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Community and NGO

CSO’s/Stakeholders Call on Government to Prevent Sexual Exploitation, Violence Against Women, Girls In Private IDP Camps

Government and other stakeholders involved in the running and managing Internally Displaced Persons, (IDP’s) camps in Delta State, have been called upon to ensure that women and girls in the various camps, especially the private camps, are adequately protected against sexual exploitation and violence that are often reported in the camps. This was the outcome of a one day stakeholders Dialogue, organised by a Non-Governmental … Continue reading CSO’s/Stakeholders Call on Government to Prevent Sexual Exploitation, Violence Against Women, Girls In Private IDP Camps

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News

Ossai, Ugbomah Commend Okowa, DTSG for Approving Beneku-Kwale Link Bridge, Obi-Ogo Eziokpor/Umuoshi Eziokpor

By Emmanuel Enebeli The Delta State Government has been commended for her continuous infrastructural development of the state, especially in the creation and construction of roads and bridges that connect the towns and villages in Delta state. Making the commendation, the Executive Director Social Services Development, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Dr. Samuel Ossai, while reacting to the approval of the construction … Continue reading Ossai, Ugbomah Commend Okowa, DTSG for Approving Beneku-Kwale Link Bridge, Obi-Ogo Eziokpor/Umuoshi Eziokpor

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Arts & Literary, Celebration, Entertainment

Onwodi Tasks Politicians to Embrace Excellence, Diverse Income Streams, As Didoz Lounge Bags Best Nigeria Club of The Year Award

Frontline Delta State politician and leading proprietor in the Nigerian entertainment and hospitality industry, Engr. Fidel Onwodi, has called on Nigerian politicians to always strive for excellence in the delivery of democracy dividends to the people, even as he has urged those venturing into the political terrain to explore and embrace other sources of income rather than transform themselves into ‘professional’ politicians, and depend on … Continue reading Onwodi Tasks Politicians to Embrace Excellence, Diverse Income Streams, As Didoz Lounge Bags Best Nigeria Club of The Year Award

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Delta News, Delta Politics

WE’RE READY TO DELIVER OKOWA FOR SECOND TERM, COMPLETE ANIOMA TENURE – Nwoko ***Confirms Funding Ugboko, Onicha-Ugbo Road Project

By: Patrick Ochei The newly appointed Deputy Chairman of Governor Okowa’s Governorship Campaign Council, Prince Ned Nwoko has declared that the Campaign Team is ready to deliver Senator Ifeanyi Okowa as a second time Governor of Delta State in 2019, adding that Anioma must continue in office to complete their two terms mandate. He made this statement on arrival in the state when inspecting the … Continue reading WE’RE READY TO DELIVER OKOWA FOR SECOND TERM, COMPLETE ANIOMA TENURE – Nwoko ***Confirms Funding Ugboko, Onicha-Ugbo Road Project

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Politics, Rivers Politics

2019: RIVERS GROUP ENDORSE, ADOPT DUMO LULU-BRIGGS FOR GOVERNOR

– By David Diai and Ibiere Tom-West The groundswell of support in Rivers state, for the gubernatorial bid of Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, received another major boost, when a massive group comprising prominent traditional rulers, respected Community leaders, Leaders of thought, Opinion leaders and Concerned citizens of Degema, Asari Toru and Akuku Toru Local Government Areas in the State, threw their weight behind his quest to … Continue reading 2019: RIVERS GROUP ENDORSE, ADOPT DUMO LULU-BRIGGS FOR GOVERNOR

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News

Breaking: DUMO LULU-BRIGGS DUMPS APC

David Diai Distinguished Rivers State Legal luminary and oil industry mogul, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, has dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC and affirmed that he would pursue his 2019 Rivers gubernatorial aspiration on another platform. Dumo, who joined the Rivers APC in April 2017 and distinguished himself as a much loved, courageous and generous team player, eventually becoming the leading 2019 governorship aspirant of Rivers … Continue reading Breaking: DUMO LULU-BRIGGS DUMPS APC

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News, Passage

OKIRIKA MOURNS LATE CHIEF TONY ANENIH; DESCRIBES HIM AS A POLITICAL COLOSSUS, MENTOR AND FATHER FIGURE

A renowned business man, Publisher and leading political figure from Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri South West LGA of Delta State, Mr. Tony Okirika, has expressed his deep condolences to the family of the late Chief Anthony Akhakon Anenih, describing the passing of the great politician and elder statesman as a monumental loss not only to his immediate family, but indeed to the entire Edo State, … Continue reading OKIRIKA MOURNS LATE CHIEF TONY ANENIH; DESCRIBES HIM AS A POLITICAL COLOSSUS, MENTOR AND FATHER FIGURE

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Advocacy and Legal, News

CDHR CONDEMNS ALLEGED COP’S KILLING DURING IPOB RALLY, FLAYS ARREST OF INNOCENT CITIZENS OVER INCIDENT

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, CDHR, has condemned the alleged killing of a police officer during a rally organized by the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB group, and raised its voice strongly against the random violations and harassment meted out to innocent citizens in Nnewi, Anambra state in connection with the incident. The condemnation of the alleged killing and denouncement of the … Continue reading CDHR CONDEMNS ALLEGED COP’S KILLING DURING IPOB RALLY, FLAYS ARREST OF INNOCENT CITIZENS OVER INCIDENT

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Delta News, News

OKOWA HAS FULFILLED PROMISES TO DELTANS, DESERVES SECOND TERM – Aniagwu

Chief press secretary to Delta state governor, Charles Aniagwu, on Wednesday, November 28, declared that Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has passed all the necessary tests and done all he needed to do for the people of Delta state to qualify him for re-election in the 2019 polls. Aniagwu, who spoke during an interactive programme put together by the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) tagged FRONTLINE, … Continue reading OKOWA HAS FULFILLED PROMISES TO DELTANS, DESERVES SECOND TERM – Aniagwu

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Delta News, Delta Politics

Guwor Promises To Deliver Democracy Dividends To Doorstep of His People, Storms PDP Rally With Mammoth Crowd in Warri

– By Abel Johngold Orheruata The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party ( PDP) for the 2019 Warri South West constituency election into Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has promised to deliver quality representation geared towards bringing the dividends of democracy to the doorstep of the people of his constituency. Hon. Guwor made the promise on Friday, 23 November, 2018, at … Continue reading Guwor Promises To Deliver Democracy Dividends To Doorstep of His People, Storms PDP Rally With Mammoth Crowd in Warri

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News, Religion

Eid-El Maulud: DUMO LULU-BRIGGS FELICITATES WITH MUSLIM FAITHFUL, APPEALS FOR LOVE, NATIONAL UNITY AMONGST NIGERIANS

Front line contender for the Rivers state Governorship ticket come 2019, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, has felicitated with Muslim faithful in Nigeria, as they celebrate the Eid-El Maulud festival on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, whose wide-spread popularity and goodwill in Rivers State, has continued to attract calls from many citizens and interests across the length and breadth of the state, for him not … Continue reading Eid-El Maulud: DUMO LULU-BRIGGS FELICITATES WITH MUSLIM FAITHFUL, APPEALS FOR LOVE, NATIONAL UNITY AMONGST NIGERIANS

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Obasanjo Commissions Road Projects in Delta, Hails Okowa Over Speedy Socio-Economic Devt.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the roads constructed by the administration of the Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa as great feat towards speedy socio-economic development of the state. Chief Obsasanjo made the description on 19/11/18 at the commissioning of old Lagos/Agbor road in Agbor, Ika South local government area of Delta State. “Without transportation, we cannot talk about social or economic … Continue reading Obasanjo Commissions Road Projects in Delta, Hails Okowa Over Speedy Socio-Economic Devt.

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Pomp, Pageantry, As Obasanjo Commissions Stephen Keshi Stadium

Amidst pomp and pageantry, former President Olusegun Obsasanjo on 19/11/18, commissioned the 23, 000 capacity Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. The former President who had earlier commissioned the dualised old Lagos/Asaba road, from Emuhu junction to Agbor-Obi junction, the dualised Owei-Ekei/Owa-Alero road, from old Lagos/Asaba road to Owa-Alero round about before moving to Asaba to commission the Stephen Keshi Stadium, observed that with the stadium, Delta … Continue reading Pomp, Pageantry, As Obasanjo Commissions Stephen Keshi Stadium

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Obasanjo Endorses Okowa For Second Term, Commissions Landmark Projects In Delta State

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Deltans to give Governor Ifeanyi Okowa the opportunity to continue with his good works in the state by voting for him in 2019. Chief Obasanjo made the call yesterday (19/11/18) while commissioning series of landmark projects executed by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration in the state. Some of the projects commissioned include, the dualised old Lagos/Asaba road, … Continue reading Obasanjo Endorses Okowa For Second Term, Commissions Landmark Projects In Delta State

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OBONG NSIMA EKERE; THE NEHEMIAH OF OUR TIME – by Mercy Eka

“When the righteous are in power, the people rejoice”, so says the Holy book. This quote has been used more often than not by some unscrupulous political elements in the state who parade themselves as agents of transformation and consolidation, while in reality, they turn out to be propellers of deceit, workers of injustice and peddlers of lies to the very populace who elected them … Continue reading OBONG NSIMA EKERE; THE NEHEMIAH OF OUR TIME – by Mercy Eka

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