DEPUTY Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, on Wednesday, called on Christians to make themselves readily available for the work of God. The Deputy Governor, made the call when the Council of Knights, Diocese of Ndokwa, Anglican Communion paid him a congratulatory visit at Government House, Asaba. He stated that job schedule should not be a barrier to carrying out the work of God. “We should always contribute to the growth of Christianity; even when you are not there physically, contribute your quota to the work of God,” Sir Onyeme said. He observed that there are a lot of…
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The Delta State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, has assured the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), of the support of government to reduce accidents on the road . Onyeme gave the assurance on Wednesday when he received on courtesy call, the State Sector Commander of FRSC, Corps Commander Udeme Eshiet at his office, Government House, Asaba. He said that the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s-led administration will deepen the relationship which exists between the Delta State Government and FRSC, observing that the administration is always willing to execute programmes that will be of benefits to the people. He said, “FRSC is a…
By Sam Omatseye He is rich. He is powerful. He has influence. He has changed lives. He transformed a city. Made men and women. Yet he attracts quite a few adversaries. They deny him the right to be human. When he is sick, some wish him dead or eternally crippled. When he is not seen, some conjure his ghost as a dead soul. When he reappears, they won’t even credit him as a revenant, a man who came back from the dead. Rather, they wait for another date with the grave – in their imagination. When he makes a mistake,…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, in collaboration with the Nig high commission in Turkey, has successfully located Prof Fasina who went missing for a few days at Istanbul Airport while connecting on a flight back home. Mr. Fasina, 76, was traveling to Algeria when he was said to have missed his connecting flight from Istanbul, Turkey. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, in collaboration with the Nig high commission in Turkey , has successfully located Prof Fasina who went missing for a few days at Istanbul Airport while connecting on a flight back home. A big thanks to the Nigerian Ambassador…
Delta State Government on Tuesday lauded the enterprising and wealth creation spirit of Ndigbos to the economic development of the country. Senior Political Adviser to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo stated this when he received on courtesy visit, the Chairman and members of Ohaneze Ndigbo Delta Central and South Senatorial Districts led by its President, Chief Chiedu Idama in his office in Asaba. Aguariavwodo said that the state government would continue to partner with Ohaneze Ndigbo and other investors for the growth and economic development of the state. He called on the Ndigbos to take advantage of the investor-friendly…
By FIDELIS EGUGBO On Sunday, July 16, 2023, lovers of democracy and believers in our Lord, Jesus Christ, shall gather at Ibabu, Onicha-Ukwuani in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State. The people will join Sir Monday Onyeme, as he gives thanks to God for his emergence and successful assumption of office as the Deputy Governor of Delta State. As I was reminiscing on the choice of the venue for the thanksgiving, St. John’s Anglican Church, I recalled a Biblical passage that says, “He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his…
BY SAM DUVWODE Delta Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, has said that within available resources, the Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration will connect communities in the state with good network of roads. According to Onyeme, good road network is very important to the socio-economic life of the people and its construction across the state is going to be taken seriously in the delivery of the M.O.R.E. Agenda of Oborevwori’s administration. He spoke today, in Asaba when the traditional ruler of Abala Kingdom, HRM Obi Fredrick Egbunkonye, led his subjects to pay him a courtesy visit. Abala Kingdom is in Ndokwa…
Delta Journalist, Comrade Akpovoke Otiti wishes to extend his appreciation to Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori over the appointment of an astute politician, philantropists and leaders par excellence, Rt. Hon. Solomon Funkekeme, Chief (Mrs) Shemite Bello and Olorogun Jaro Egbo KSC as Special Advisers The Journalist also congratulates the People’s Democratic party (PDP), Delta State Government over the well deserved appointment of Hon. Solomon Ighrakpata as the DBIR Chairman. “As a watch dog of the society and with an excellent records of the above names, Otiti therefore sees the appointment as well deserved, timely and beneficial to humanity and the entire State.…
DELTA State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, has called for strident measures to check drug abuse in the country. Sir Onyeme made the call on Tuesday when he received on courtesy call, the State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Barr. John Omotosho Tunde at his office, Government House, Asaba. According to him, “there is a strong correlation between drug abuse and criminality and once drug abuse is effectively checked, the rate of crime in the society will reduce.” He noted that Delta is safe for investment as the prevalence of crime is very low in the…
As an Ecological Conservationist and Indigenous Minority Rights Activist, it is my top obligation to opine on the recent order for evacuation by infected states as a response to the Federal Government’s issue of a disaster warning through the Federal Ministry of Environment and the National Emergency Management Agency of the possibility of massive floods. In reality, it is not enough to caution against the annual flooding, erosion, and other disasters experienced and their effect on the lives of Nigerians residing in those geographical regions, both economically and culturally. At this stage, the nonchalance towards supposed lessons that should have…