Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta says the establishment of three new universities remains the highest of his administration’s legacies for the state. He said he was happy that the new universities had justified their establishment by bridging the gaps in university admission and making it cheaper and closer to Deltans. Okowa stated this on Saturday at the Founders’ Day Celebration of University of Delta, Agbor, and said that the university had justified its establishment by admitting no fewer than 5,219 students since it began academic activities in the 2022/2023 academic session. He said that founders’ day meant a lot to…
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By ABEL JOHNGOLD Tears flowed uncontrollably from family members, colleagues, Comrades Community, friends and close associates of the late former State Trustee of the Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) Delta State Chapter, Late Comrade Kenneth Okoturo, as his remains were laid to rest in his place at Misan Ukubeyinje Close, Ubeji in Warri, Delta State on Saturday. Wife (Mrs. Stella Okoturo) and children of the deceased, wept repeatedly as her late husband was being lowered into the grave and those close to her at the occasion had a hectic time consoling her. The sight drew tears from sympathizers and other…
By Grade-One Clark As I scrolled through the day’s news reports on Google, I came upon a screaming headline, one of such many pranks that Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa springs on innocent Nigerians from time to time, which they gullibly swallow. It announced the outgoing governor of being a recent recipient of a United Nation’s Award for prudent management of state finances. I didn’t bother going through the lead, I skipped the story. It wasn’t worth it. Okowa has at every turn manipulated the state with deceit and propaganda. And he does get away with it. He must have paid some…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Samuel Ogbuku, and chairman of the board Lauretta Onochie, fought dirty on Friday when they accused one another of being corrupt. Ogbuku and Onochie engaged in sordid exchanges during an investigative hearing by the Senate Committee on unauthoried spending of the 2021 and 2022 budget of the agency without National Assembly approval. The Managing Director was represented at the session by the Executive Director in charge of Finance and Administration, Charles Airhiavere while Onochie appeared in person. Airhiavere accused Onochie of over stepping her bounds by desperately seeking to be…
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State today inaugurated the 2,000 seating capacity ecumenical centre in Asaba for the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) built by the Delta State Government. Speaking at the ceremony, Okowa described the Delta State Christian Centre, as a symbol of unity for the church of Christ in the state. He charged Christians to remain prayerful so that the glory of God would continue to manifest in their lives, the state and the nation at large. He noted that Delta was a Christian state, reiterating that the church must stay prayerful to ensure that the glory of…
By Magnus Emuji Delta State Government (DTSG) has revealed the Okowa led administration’s collaboration with the Zenith Bank is predicated on the resolve of Governor Ifeany Okowa to foster the development of grassroots sports in the state. The state Commissioner for Primary Education, Chief Sunday Onoriode stated this at the Stephen Keshi stadium, Asaba during the Zenith Bank Delta Headmasters’ Cup final between Owa Model Primary School, Boji-Boji Owa, Ika North East Local Government Area and Ogedegbe Primary School, Warri in Warri South. Chief Onoriode said that Zenith Bank sponsored Delta Headmasters’ cup was organised to discover talented children in…
The football competition took place at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. Owa Model Primary School, Ika North East LGA, defeated their rival school, Ogdegbe Primary School, Warri, in a penalty shot after playing a 3-3 draw in 90 mins. The winner of the competition got a 18 sitter bus and one million Naira (N1,000,000), while the second position got the sum of seven hundred and fifty thousand (N750,000). Congratulations to the headmistress, Mrs. Irabor Betty Ofurukem, the pupils of Owa Model Primary School and to all the good people of Ika North East LGA on this great fit.
Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa said his administration has put in place state-of-arts facilities for the promotion of sporting activities. Okowa stated this at the Zenith Bank Delta Headmasters’ Cup final held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asabe, the state capital. The governor, represented by his deputy, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, maintained that the state government was determined to continually encourage the development of sports in the state. He noted that the state was ready to partner with all well-meaning organisation to promote sports not only in Delta State but the country at large. Okowa appreciated Zenith Bank for…
By Prof. Oguejiofo T. Ujam AFTER the main battle for the governorship seat of Enugu State, there are still two other contests awaiting the gladiators. One is how to settle down and deliver on the mandate received, while the other relates to the demands of political actors that have various IOUs (I Owe You). For those who may not be conversant, IOUs are often generated through concessions and promises to stakeholders in the course of bargaining for votes. Consequently, in Enugu State, the two scenarios are currently weighing heavily on the minds of the incoming administration of Dr. Peter Ndubuisi…
My last abörtion out of 5 attempts for my Ex turned me a barren woman & refused to marry me. 😭 One day, I invited Him to my house for my birthday party, he came and realized that there was no single guest in the living room and he queried.. “what’s happening here?”. I said I only dedicated my birthday for u bcos I can never forget you in my life.. 🤔 We had fun, dine & wine together and later resolved the last enjoyment in bed where I laid my final judgement on Him.. 😎 While in bed, I…