The Niger Delta Development Agenda, NDDA, has heralded the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio as the defender of the Niger Delta, commending him for his leadership acumen in the Senate and the National Assembly as a whole. At a media briefing held today in Abuja, the group said it is general knowledge that the fulcrum of our nascent democracy is the independence and viability of the legislature in Nigeria without which we would have only reinvented our gory past. “The Viability of our legislature, hence, is predicated on how well it represents the interests and yearnings of Nigerians. “Sometime in August,…
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By Ndego Uche Senior Special Assistants (SSA’s) endorsement is not a bad one,but they added nothing to the system without spreading cheers to their suppers as many are behaving like they submitted rich CV for the job and after their family alone.In a good democratic system after endorseing the Governor their supputers will endorsed them and that is the democratic chain that leads to victory Ndego Uche expressing some concerns about the effectiveness of SSA’s endorsement in a democratic system. You’re right; endorsements should ideally translate to tangible support and action, rather than just mere praise or self-interest. In a…
University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) worldwide will on Friday, 28 February, 2025 roll out drums to celebrate legal products of the institution who have attained the status of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), 78 so far, as part of its culture of showcasing the excellence of UI. Tagged “Reunion and Award Night”, the event which comes up under the Chairmanship of Senator Adedayo Adeleye, the Chairman of Nigerian Port Authority, will take place at Dame Edith Okowa Auditorium, intended to celebrate eminent legal minds who were educated in UI and have attained such an enviable status despite the fact…
By Kenneth Orusi On a memorable day in Onicha Olona, the political landscape of Delta State, particularly Delta North was stirred as Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly (NASS) and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparation and Repatriation, was officially welcomed into the Aniocha North chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The event, a significant show of unity and strength, was a powerful symbol of the growing influence of the APC in Delta State. The occasion was a well-organized affair that brought together a cross-section of party members, political leaders, and…
By Abel Johngold, MNIPR The Delta State Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (DACCIMA) has inaugurated a new eight-member executive council to lead the association’s affairs for the next two years, with a renewed commitment to strengthening the private sector and fostering economic growth in Delta State. The newly constituted leadership, drawn from affiliate chambers across the state, is led by Engr. Anthony Okoh of the Warri Chamber of Commerce as President, alongside Lucky Otegheri (1st Deputy President), Davidson Urietowhado (2nd Deputy President), Bamidele Ayodele (Financial Secretary), Dennis Nwanoye (Treasurer), Afoke Koko (Publicity Secretary), Favour Akprochinwrae (Welfare…
In a significant move to strengthen the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, a high-powered delegation led by the Delta State APC Chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie, met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier today. The meeting, held at the State House, was attended by key figures from Delta State’s political landscape, including the three distinguished APC Senators from the state—Senator Ned Nwoko, Senator Ede Dafinone, and Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, representing Delta North, Central, and South respectively. Also present at the crucial meeting were Hon. Francis Waive, representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu Federal Constituency, and the former National…
BY KENNETH ORUSI In a steadfast move to boost infrastructure and connectivity in the Delta North Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Ned Nwoko has embarked on an inspection tour of pivotal development projects within the zone. A highlight of this initiative is the one-kilometer Ugbobi Uzebu Road in the Idumuje-Ugboko community. This crucial link road is poised to revitalize local mobility and stimulate economic growth, improving access to key areas for residents and businesses alike. The road stretches from Ugbobi Primary School to the Uzebu axis, strategically enhancing access to farmland and essential services. Historically, this route has suffered from poor…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State and a prominent prince of Warri Kingdom, Prince Yemi Emiko, Ph.D., has declared that Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has rightfully earned the leadership of the APC in Delta State. Speaking at an interactive leaders and stakeholders meeting hosted by Warri South LGA at 911 Event Center, Ugbuwangue on Wednesday, Prince Emiko criticized those attempting to claim party leadership without tangible contributions to the party’s success. He emphasized that leadership is earned, not enforced, and expressed dismay that individuals who contributed little to APC’s historic victories in Delta were positioning themselves…
By Abel Johngold, mnipr It’s disheartening that most DESTMA officials seem more interested in extorting money from motorists than genuinely controlling traffic or educating road users. Their primary focus appears to be on vehicles that might commit traffic offenses, rather than ensuring smooth traffic flow. The notorious extortion hotspots are along ICT Branch of Zenith Bank to House of Assembly Junction on Okpanam Road, while the Jesus Saves Junction and Erhuvwun (Gagas) Junction along Dr. Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan Way (Summit Road) have become breeding grounds for what many now describe as “DESTMA Terrorists.” However, it’s not all gloom. I must…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria over its move to hike subscription rates for DStv and GoTV. FCCPC summoned MultiChoice Nigeria’s chief executive officer to a hearing at the agency’s headquarters on Thursday. A statement issued on Tuesday by FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu said “The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria to explain its proposed subscription price increase, set to take effect on March 1, 2025″. “Exercising its mandate under Sections 32 and 33 of the FCCPA, the FCCPC directed the Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice…