The Deputy Senate President and Delta APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has felicitated with the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom and Chairman, Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, HRM Felix Mujakperuo, Orhue 1 on the 16th anniversary of his coronation. In a congratulatory message, Senator Omo-Agege hailed the revered monarch for using his position to promote peace and progress since his ascension to the exalted throne. Describing the traditional ruler as vibrant, visionary and progressive, the Delta Central lawmaker noted that he has always been at the forefront of the quest for justice, equity, and fairness. He prayed to God to…
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council mourns the untimely passage of a veteran journalist and a former Union leader, Mr. Henry Iloba. At a time when we should be relying on the experiences of Mr. Iloba to move the Union forward, we lost him to the cold hand of death. We are indeed pained by this sad event which has thrown the NUJ family in the State into mourning. The late Henry Iloba was an easy going man, peace loving, helpful in the resolutions of tasks as far as Union matters are concerned when he was with…
Gubernatorial Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta State, Olorogun David Edevbie has congratulated the Orodje of Okpe, His Majesty Major General (Rtd) Felix Mujakperuo Orhue 1, CFR, mni, on the occasion of his 16th anniversary of ascension to the throne. In a Press Statement issued by his Director of Strategic Communication, Mr Fred Edoreh, Olorogun David Edevbie lauded the Orodje of Okpe for providing visionary leadership for his people in the past sixteen years. The one time Principal Secretary to Former President Umaru Yar’Adua described the rule of the Orodje as one that has brought lasting peace, prosperity…
The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Faruk Umar Faruk, has married a 22-year-old lady, A’isha Yahuza Gona. Sources told newsmen that the wedding which was held in Safana town of Katsina State, was in a lowkey ceremony after a brief courtship which lasted only one week. The bride is a daughter of Alhaji Yahuza Gona, former local government chairman of Safana. Recalled that the Emir reportedly married a 20-year-old bride lady, Aisha Iro Maikano, few months ago.
Delta State immediate past Commissioner for Humanitarian and Community Support, Barr. Bridget Anyafulu, has congratulated His Majesty, Prof (Obi) Chike Edozien on his 98th birthday and 31st year anniversary on the throne as the Asagba of Asaba. Anyafulu, in a statement she made available to newsmen described the revered monarch as a distinguished traditional ruler who through his academic background, has provided quality leadership not only to the people of Asaba, but to the entire nation. Anyafulu, who is also the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Oshimili South State constituency in the Delta House of Assembly in the…
The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has felicitated the Asagba of Asaba, Asagba (Prof) Chike Edozien on his 98th birthday and 31st anniversary on the throne as the Asaba of Asaba kingdom. Elumelu in a Statement on Thursday, eulogized the traditional ruler and described him as a renowned icon and outstanding monarch who has contributed immensely to the medical profession, the traditional institution, the development of Asaba and humanity in general. He appreciated God for preserving the life of the traditional ruler, saying that the Lord God Almighty in His love and mercy has…
The performative and babyish antics of those senators staging a walk out notwithstanding, Senate President Ahmad Lawan’s refusal on Wednesday to entertain the ridiculous motion to impeach our President was quite appropriate and correct. Rather than making a mockery out of voters by trying to imitate what they see in America, the opposition would be well advised that their time would be better spent tackling the pressing issues Nigerians face, such as the current global cost of living crisis. Their continued failure to do so goes some way to explaining why they remain in opposition. In contrast, the President Muhammadu…
By Very Rev Dr Okegbile Twenty two years ago, I was sent by Methodist Church Nigeria to serve as Presiding Chaplain, Chapel of Christ the Light (Interdenominational), Alausa, and later at the State House Chapel, Marina, Lagos. My pastoral work at the chapel afforded me a close understanding and religious maturity of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate, of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), and a former governor of Lagos, a state that is a microcosm of Nigeria in terms of religious diversity. His matured management of religion as a way of life, ensured inter-religious harmony in Nigeria’s…
The gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta State, Olorogun David Edevbie, has congratulated the Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Professor) Chike Edozien on his 98th birthday anniversary. The congratulatory message was contained in a release by the Head of Strategic Communications of Olorogun David Edevbie Campaign Organisation, Mr Fred Edoreh. Describing the monarch as a father who has always put the interest of his subjects and the state first, Edevbie stated that Prof. Edozien has played very critical roles in the development of not just Delta State but the entire nation. “I heartily congratulate our royal father and…
By SAAD ABDULRAHEEM Disturbed by increasing security challenges in the country, the Ministry of Interior is planning to hold its annual security retreat to provide robust platform of engagement of critical stakeholders to address issues that pose threats to internal security. Addressing the members of the Retreat Planning Committee at the inauguration ceremony, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore tasked the members to put in their best for the national assignment. He also urged them to surpass the achievements of the last Committee by ensuring that this year’s stakeholders security gathering will be a success. Belgore made reference to last…