Asagba-in-Council, the apex traditional authority of Asaba, the Delta State capital has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to accede to the decades-long aspiration of Anioma people for the creation of Anioma State. In a letter co-signed by the Regent, Prof. Anthony Onuora Edozien MD (Ochendo Asagba) and the Secretary of Asaba Palace, Chief Patrick N. C. Ndili, the Asagba-in-Council wrote: “Our distinguished Senator Prince Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District in Delta State (our Anioma) is in the vanguard for the creation of Anioma State. He has presented a bill on the floor of the Senate for the…
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SENATOR Ned Nwoko representing Delta North senatorial district at the National Assembly said he is not seeking the creation of Anioma state,to assume the position of governor when the state becomes a reality. Senator Nwoko,sponsor of Anioma state creation bill,before the red chambers, spoke Monday while addressing a gathering of Ndokwa leaders,youths and women at the Asaba residence of PDP stalwart,Chief Godswill Obieluem. The Federal lawmaker noted that his eyes were firmly on the creation of Anioma state and nothing more. Senator Nwoko said the question of which geographical zone Anioma would belong,revolved in widespread public affirmation,guided by democratic norms.…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata In reaffirming the need to continue to ensure a clean and heathy environment in line with the MORE Agenda of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, the State Taskforce on Environment, headed by Chief Godspower Asiuwhu JP, as Chairman, is set to prosecute indiscriminate refuse disposals in the State Capital Territory and environs. Asiuwhu disclosed this today in his office in Asaba during a Press briefing warning residents of Asaba that the attention of the Delta State Government had been drawn to the unwholesome practice where some Deltans and residents in the State, business organisations…
Thompson Eferakeya Once upon a time, a farmer driven by desperation went to his plantain farm to see if he could get some to harvest for sale. He toured the large expanse of farm and could only find one young and certainly unfit for consumption. But the farmer’s ambition drove him to cut down the plantain, harvested the yet to mature and certainly unfit for consumption bunch and took it to the market for sale. On arrival at the market, he immediately became the cynosure of all eyes. People were aghast, and asked in hush tones if the farmer had…
The Distinguished Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has stated that successive federal governments have been unfair to Delta South Senatorial District in terms of infrastructural development, human capital development, and inclusiveness in governance. Senator Joel-Onowakpo made this statement on Monday at Emede, Isoko South LGA of Delta State, while delivering a keynote address during a Strategic Leadership Retreat organised for his legislative aides. According to him, Delta South Senatorial District is one of the largest producers of crude oil and gas in the country, yet past federal administrations have shown little or no interest in the…
By Fred Edoreh Somehow, our national conversation shifted from the inflationary cost of living occasioned by surely needed but poorly managed petroleum subsidy removal and untutored foreign exchange management policy, to a new-old national anthem and, more recently, to a charade about local government autonomy. There has been an interesting propaganda that the reason why the local governments are unable to function effectively in the delivery of infrastructure is because state governors “steal” their money through the Joint Account. Former President Muhammadu Buhari painted a sordid picture of this when, in December 2022, he told the members of the Senior…
The Chairman, 2024 Campaign/Election Committee in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, Okorodudu Aduge Darlington, JP, has congratulated the Council Chairman, Hon. Ashima Festus, his Vice, Hon. Mrs Florence Bisina, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the victory recorded in last Saturday Council Elections and subsequent inauguration by the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday in Asaba. Okorodudu’s felicitation was contained in his congratulatory message made available to newsmen in Warri yesterday. According to him “Dear Hon. ASHIMA FESTUS, Please accept my warm congratulations on your victory in the 2024 Local Government Council Elections. It is…
England have once again missed out on the Euros trophy, after Spain secured a 2-1 victory. The result has dashed England’s hopes of lifting a major men’s tournament trophy for the first time since 1966. After a tense first half, Spain’s Nico Williams scored in the 47th minute to push the side ahead. Jude Bellingham then set Palmer up for glory, as he equalised in the 73rd minute of the match. England’s hopes were soon dashed, as Oyarzabal’s late-stage strike gave Spain a 2-1 lead. Heartache has rippled across the country, as England fans at home and in Berlin saw…
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, mni, FAS, has emphasized the crucial contributions of the Faculty of the Social Sciences to the university’s image and development. He highlighted the local, national, and global relevance of the faculty’s staff, students, and especially its alumni, saying that the Faculty had no doubt brought ovation to the University. Professor Adebowale gave the commendation during a courtesy visit by the members of the Faculty of the Social Sciences to his office. He congratulated the faculty on the establishment of the new Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management…
By Patrick Ochei The Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District and Chancellor of the Sports University of Nigeria (SUN), Idumuje-Ugboko, Senator Prince Ned Nwoko has said that the pattern of winning by the PDP in all elections in Aniocha North, Delta State and beyond since 1999 is a reflection of the people’s massive support for the party. Nwoko made this submission while monitoring the Local Government elections in Aniocha North on July 13, 2024, with particular appearance at Idumuje-Unor, Issele-uku and Onicha-Olona polling centres. At Idumuje-Unor where he met with leaders of the party, including the incoming Vice Chairman, Lady…