THE Maris Trust Council, MTC, is shopping for who will deliver the year 2023 edition of Maris Annual Public Service lecture, the Secretary of the Council, Comrade Fidelis Egugbo has said. Egugbo, in a chat with some journalists in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria on Sunday, disclosed that MTC, has started receiving nominations for those who will play different roles in the annual lecture series which is used as a platform to proffer solutions to the challenges of the society. He said, “we wish to thank the general public, particularly, well meaning Nigerians for sustaining the Maris Annual Public Service lecture…
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By Kenneth Obieh Delta State Hospital Management Board (DSHMB) has promised to partner with non-govermental organisations (NGOs) to ensure effective primary healthcare delivery in the state. The Director of Hospital Management Services and Chief Executive, Dr. Paul Okubor, stated this when members of the State Advocacy Team (SAT), implementing the COVID-19 Response Mechanism and Resilient and Sustainable System for Health Strengthening System and Community Strengthening System(C19/RSSH-CSS), paid him a courtesy call in his office in Asaba. The director expressed satisfaction towards the humanitarian services of the group and encourage them to consolidate on their good work for the good of…
The governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr Goodnews Agbi, has charged the people of Delta State to vote him as the next governor of the oil-rich state. Agbi, a renowned academia and social crusader, said he will be prudent and accountable to the people of the state if elected as their governor. The NNPP governorship candidate, who described himself as the ‘Peter Obi’ in the guber race in the state, called on the supporters of the Labour Party presidential candidate to support him in the March 11 governorship election. He said he is the only governorship…
The former Secretary to Delta State Government (SSG) and Director General (D-G) o w and Environs Development Agency (WUEDA), Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay, today Saturday, resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing overt exhibition of impunity, blackmail, falsehood and disregard to Party rules by leadership. In a letter dated March 4th, 2023 and addressed to the Party’s Ward 5 Chairman in Isoko North LGA, Macaulay transmitted his resignation letter to his Ward 5, Owelogbo chairman of the PDP in Isoko North LGA of Delta State, in line with the provision of the PDP Constitution. Titled “Letter of Resignation from the…
By Grade-One Clark The 8 years Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa saddled the affairs of Delta State were hell in the midst of plenty in the life of the people. Everything he did was self serving, plunging the state into huge debts. He reduced the people to mere zombies, even those serving in his government were not spared, yet sycophants sang his praise. Okowa has no scruples, he is in the commanding heights, and Delta is his foot stool. He had no reason to aspire for governor than to enrich himself and dominate the life and resources of the people. Even at…
The phone rang twice, and the unusually soft voice of ‘Pere Keni’ beckoned: “Ambassador, come quickly.” It was a moment of tension and anxiety, exactly 8 years ago. The distance of about 5 kilometres was like a day’s journey. Alas, I entered the New Banquet Hall to meet a most sombre and starless ambience; far from the usually relaxed cocktails and merrier throngs. There was Oga, calm and more reflective than usual. Breaking News: “I have called MB to congratulate him already. It’s over. We will not make it. I have to save this country and avoid bloodshed. Go and…
President Muhammadu Buhari heartily congratulates the winner of the (2023) Presidential Election, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu . Reacting to the results just announced, President Buhari said: “I congratulate His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory. Elected by the people, he is the best person for the job. I shall now work with him and his team to ensure an orderly handover of power. “The election was Africa’s largest democratic exercise. In a region that has undergone backsliding and military coups in recent years, this election demonstrates democracy’s continued relevance and capability…
Labour Party (LP) Candidate for National Assembly, Hon. Chief Lawrence Ngozi Okolie has emerged and declared winner of the Saturday, 25 February, 2023, National Assembly Elections for the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency of Delta State Ngozi Okolie, an Asaba born lawyer turned politician was the Director General of Direct Labour Agency (DLA) in the State, polled 53,879 votes to defeat his closest rival, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who scored 33,456 votes. The Returning Officer announced the results at the INEC collation center in Asaba on Monday, 27 February, 2023. In his remarks, an elated Ngozi…
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has warned Nigerian politicians against making provocative and rash statements that could lead to unnecessary conflict and anarchy in the country. This was stated in a statement issued by the NSCIA on Tuesday, signed by the Deputy Secretary General and Director of Administration, Professor Salisu Shehu and Architect Zubairu Haruna Usman-Ugwu, respectively, who stated that while reckless statements from insignificant individuals can be easily ignored, this is not the case with those issued by respected political and religious leaders. The statement emphasised the importance of patriotic and well-meaning Nigerian leaders steadfastly adhering…
The Campaign Organization of Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency election rejects in its entirety the National Assembly election results for Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency Federal Constituency, as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The election and results particularly those from Aniocha South and Oshimili South Local Government Areas are marred by irregularities, process manipulations, massive over voting, voter intimidation as well as other infractions which were earlier raised at the collation center. The outcome of the election as declared by INEC…