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Celebration, Culture and Tradition, Delta News, News

ONICHA-OLONA GETS KING AFTER 25YRS, AS DTSG ASSURES DELTA COMMUNITIES OF PEACE, SECURITY DEVELOPMENT

The Delta State government has assured Delta communities that the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa administration will not spare any efforts to ensure that peace and security are maintained in their environs, as these are the bedrock for sustainable development and progress in every society. This assurance was given by the Governor, when he presented the Staff of Office to the new Monarch of Onicha-Olona, Aniocha North … Continue reading ONICHA-OLONA GETS KING AFTER 25YRS, AS DTSG ASSURES DELTA COMMUNITIES OF PEACE, SECURITY DEVELOPMENT

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Arts & Literary, Culture and Tradition, News

OSINBAJO, OBASEKI IDENTIFY NIGERIA’S CULTURAL DIVERSITY, UNITY AS STRENGTH AT NAFEST TOWNHALL

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has linked Nigeria’s unity to the cultural diversity of its peoples, adding that beyond oil, tourism harbours immense potentials for the nation’s growth and development. Osinbajo, who was in Edo State to participate in the 2019 National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST) hosted by the state, visited the palace of the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba … Continue reading OSINBAJO, OBASEKI IDENTIFY NIGERIA’S CULTURAL DIVERSITY, UNITY AS STRENGTH AT NAFEST TOWNHALL

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Arts & Literary, Culture and Tradition, Edo News, Entertainment, News

NAFEST 2019: Top Artistes, Cultural Troupes, Others Light Up Benin, As Gov Obaseki Leads Edo Exco Members To Opening Event

The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, October 21, 2019, led members of the State Executive Council to the opening ceremony of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) holding in Benin City.), the state capital. The governor was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki; Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, and his wife, Mrs. Maryann Shaibu. Also present was the … Continue reading NAFEST 2019: Top Artistes, Cultural Troupes, Others Light Up Benin, As Gov Obaseki Leads Edo Exco Members To Opening Event

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Anniversary, Culture and Tradition, Edo News, News

Coronation Anniversary: GOV OBASEKI LEADS EDO EXCO MEMBERS TO CELEBRATE WITH OBA OF BENIN

Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki at the weekend led members of the State Executive Council to the palace of the Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, to mark the revered monarch’s 3rd coronation anniversary. Dignitaries in the delegation include Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), Rt. Hon. Frank Okiye; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Taiwo … Continue reading Coronation Anniversary: GOV OBASEKI LEADS EDO EXCO MEMBERS TO CELEBRATE WITH OBA OF BENIN

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Culture and Tradition, News, Tourism & Hospitality

DELTA STATE TOURISM ON MY MIND – by Chibuikem Diala

Who Says Delta State Tourism Can’t Be Among Forbes List of Best Places To Visit? If there is any state that ought to get its act right on tourism, that state is Delta. So much within yet, little to show for it. So much culture, arts, festivals, hospitality, uncommon foodies, great location, ecotourism, peaceful, fun loving people. I mean, so much potentials for one state. … Continue reading DELTA STATE TOURISM ON MY MIND – by Chibuikem Diala

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TRADITIONAL RULERS HOLD NATIONAL SUMMIT IN ABUJA (Photo News)

Kings, Monarchs, First Class Traditional Rulers and revered custodians of the cultures and traditions of indigenous ethnic nationalities drawn from across Nigeria, met in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, for the 11th National Development Summit of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria. Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, was the special guest of honour and was represented by the … Continue reading TRADITIONAL RULERS HOLD NATIONAL SUMMIT IN ABUJA (Photo News)

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Culture and Tradition, Delta News, News

GOV OKOWA APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF OKONJO AS OBI OF OGWASHI-UKU KINGDOM

– By Patrick Ochei Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa has approved the appointment of His Royal Highness, Ifechukwude Chukwuka Okonjo II as the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom. The appointment was approved during the State Executive Council meeting, held inside the Government House Asaba on Tuesday 15 October, 2019. According to the Honourable Commissioner of Information, Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu while briefing the press after … Continue reading GOV OKOWA APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF OKONJO AS OBI OF OGWASHI-UKU KINGDOM

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