The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has condemned in strong teams the attack on Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Rally in Kaduna, on Monday, October 17, 2022 by thugs alleged to have been mobilized by certain interests in the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Minority Caucus was seriously concerned over the unprovoked violent act against the PDP Campaign, saying the attack was not only reprehensible but completely against the spirit and letter of the Peace Accord signed by political parties and their candidates in Abuja on September 28, 2022. According to a statement on Tuesday October 18,…
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By Godwin Isenyo The All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Monday threw a jab at his main contender and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, for playing the ethnic card ahead of the 2023 presidential election. Tinubu, at an interactive session with the Arewa Joint Committee which was held at the Arewa House, Kaduna, on Monday, said he sees himself as a pan-Nigerian, having transversed all parts of the country. He, however, noted, “You (apparently referring to Atiku) started from Uyo and now ended up in Kaduna and you are speaking to the North…
By Lucy Ezeliora Team Sheriff /Onyeme has commenced the distribution of relief materials to internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the floods that has ravaged 19 LGAs in the state. Speaking during the visit, Sir. Monday Onyeme disclosed that the government has opened up distribution centres at various locations to receive the relief materials from Team Sheriff /Onyeme and other individuals who wish to support the displaced persons. “According to him, all the eight LGA’s in Delta South, six LGAs in Delta North, and five LGAs in Delta Central Senatorial Districts have been taken over by flood. While commiserating with…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA The Olubadan of Ibadanland, paramount ruler of Ibadan, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Mohood Olalekan Ishola Balogun Alli, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan land, has received the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) Honourary Alumnus member recognition during the hosting of the 193 National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the group hosted by the Oyo State Branch of the Association, last weekend. The UIAA Honourary Alumnus Awards/ Recognition, honours those who have distinguished themselves or contributed to the development of at state, national or international level. The NEC of UIAA, led by its World-wide President, Professor…
ASABA/Nigeria: The Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Ochor C. Ochor has called on spirited individuals and corporate organisations in the state to help the affected communities and persons displaced by the rampaging flood, as he commended the Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidates, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, his Deputy Sir Monday Onyeme, and other party candidates in the State for putting together materials for the people in The Internally Displaced, (IDP’s)Camps in Delta North. The Deputy Speaker, made the call at the Event Centre, Asaba on Saturday, October 15 2022,…
THE Special Assistant, Media to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, Comrade Fidelis Egugbo, has urged the Federal Government to take steady steps to address the annual flood ravaging communities and farmlands in the country. Egugbo, accompanied by former Chairman, Delta State Council of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Chief Ifeanyi Obi made the call on Sunday while inspecting the damage caused by the flood at Ugiliamai Community in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State. He noted that the annual flood would lead to most people abandoning any form of farming if not checked. “This is…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA As the country nears another electioneering cycle in 2023, the National Association of Seadogs (NAS), Pyrates Confraternity, have advised Nigerians to rise up to ensure that only candidates who are committed to holistically implementing policies and programs aimed towards eradication of poverty are elected across board. The Hispaniola X Deck (Lekki Chapter) of the Confraternity stated this in a Press Release unveiling the Deck’s activities for marking this year’s INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY 2022, that was made available to journalists yesterday in Lagos. The Release, signed by Mr. Sunny Agbejuasun, Capoon of Hispaniola X Deck of…
In his determination to ensure community development in Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency in Delta State, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has commenced construction of more projects in some of the communities across the four Local Government Areas within the Federal Constituency. The projects which are in the 2022 budget and will impact directly on the lives of the people incIude; Information and Communication Technology, ICT centres, Ultramodern Community Town Halls, Farm Resorts, Ultramodern Store Houses and Ultramodern Palaces. Benefitting Communities are: Issele-Uku with ICT Centre and Community Town Hall; Okpanam with ICT Centre and…
The Campaign Organisation of Olorogun David Edevbie, a strong contender of the 2023 governorship seat in Delta State, has sympathized with the victims of this year’s flood disaster that has devastated so many riverine communities in Delta State and beyond. In a statement released at Asaba, the Delta State Capital, the Director General of the Olorogun David Edevbie Campaign Organization, Chief Clement T. Ofuani described the flood as a national catastrophe judging by its devastating impact on the lives and property of victims and on the environment. Chief Ofuani said the 2022 flood disaster appears worse than that of 2012,…
THE Executive Assistant to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Land Security, Chief Isaac Onyesom, has described the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) award received by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as a stepping stone for greater opportunities for the governor to serve the country. Chief Onyesom who is popularly known with the title, Omenosa, gave the description while speaking with reporters. On Tuesday, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mohammadu Buhari (GCON) conferred the CON award on Governor Okowa at a colourful ceremony held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. Onyesom in the chat, said, Governor…