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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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