The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been urged to call Adams Oshiomhole, a chieftain of the party in Edo State, to order ahead of the September 21 governorship election. Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North Senatorial District and a former two-term governor of the state, has, since the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lifted the ban on political campaigns on April 23, been engaging in personal attacks, abuses, and insults against political opponents, according to a statement released by Team Asue Campaign Organisation (TAMO) on Tuesday in Benin City. TAMO expressed concern over Oshiomhole’s consistent focus on destructive rhetoric rather…
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By Kenneth Obieh/ Rachael Onwuegbuzie The Community Driven Development Social Implementation Unit (CDDSIU) under the Delta CARES Program has successfully rehabilitated the Primary Health Care Centre in Onyah community, Ndokwa East Local Government Area, so as to tackle healthcare challenges in rural communities. Responding to the community’s plea for improved healthcare facilities, the rehabilitation project was initiated by leaders after the former facility became dilapidated, unkept, and unfit for use. During a needs assessment exercise by the office, the community members expressed their interest for a renovated health centre and staff quarters to ensure timely medical attention and reduce mortality…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The two Local Government Areas of Uhunmwode and Orhionmwon in Edo South Senatorial District were Agog on Monday as Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, led the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21 governorship election, Dr Asue Ighodalo; his running mate, Osarodion Ogie Esq; the party chairman in the state, Dr Tony Aziegbemi; the Director General of the Asue Ogie Campaign Council, Hon Matthew Iduoriyemkewen and a host of other top party loyalists to campaign for the party ahead of the election that is barely 19 days away. At the LGA Open…
By Kingsley Ohens Ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, the New Benin Market traders on Monday endorsed Dr Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The endorsement followed Ighodalo’s mid-morning visit to the market which turned into a carnival-like show as the women danced and showed support for the candidate who was accompanied by his wife, Mrs Ifeyinwa Ighodalo. In his brief welcome address, Coordinator of New Benin Market Christian Traders Fellowship, Mr. Ero Amienghomwan, introduced Ighodalo to the cheering crowd and also prayed that by December 1, 2024, Ighodalo would be at Osadebey…
Journalists in Delta State have been commended for applying professionalism to their reportage, and information dissemination. The Director General, Delta State Bureau of Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, gave the commendation when he hanged out with members of the State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Sunday in Asaba. Dr. Latimore noted that the Delta NUJ ranked among the best in the country in terms of unity, organisation and moral integrity, adding that some members of the union had proven to be masters of their profession by pushing out credible information to the public. He…
A lecturer with the Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Comrade Paul Bebenimibo, PhD, has appealed to the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori to take over the reconstruction of the Sapele, Eku, Abraka, Obiaruku, Abavo, Agbor 70 Kilometers road. Dr Bebenimibo who is also a human rights Activist decried the deplorable state of the Federal road and implored the Governor in an open letter to ameliorate the untold hardship people who are using the road are passing through on a daily basis. The don who served as a board member of the immediate past Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development…
By Fejiro Oliver Dear Deltans with APC State lawmakers, do not crucify your lawmakers when they do nothing. They can do nothing because my friend, Gov Sheriff Oborevwori is playing a demonic politics where he purposely refused to give APC House of Assembly members their lawful constituency projects, whereas he gives to PDP. In Bayelsa State that’s led by PDP, Duoye Diri as Governor ensured that both PDP and APC lawmakers in the Assembly have been given their yearly N230 million to make some of the promises they made to the electorate come to pass. It was formerly N150M but…
The Smart DNA’s 2024 report has revealed that one in four men tested in Nigeria were not the biological fathers of their children as 27 percent of paternity test conducted came out negative. The report, covering July 2023 to June 2024 unveiled several startling findings that shed light on societal dynamics, economic factors, and changing family structures in the country. According to the report, 27 percent of paternity tests conducted came back negative, indicating that more than one in four men tested were not the biological fathers of the children in question. This statistic underscores the prevalence of paternity uncertainty…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The Kenneth Okanoro Foundation (KOF), in partnership with the Office of the Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Youths, is conducting a medical and surgical outreach in Ndokwa East from August 30 to September 20, 2024. Led by Hon. Kenneth Okanoro, the initiative will offer health education, screenings, consultations, medications, and surgeries across the 10 wards. This effort supports Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E Agenda to enhance healthcare access in rural areas. Residents are encouraged to participate for their well-being.
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Credentials Committee for the 8th Triennial Delegates’ Conference (Owerri 2024) has released guidelines and time table for the event. A statement by the Chairman of the committee, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu and Secretary, Alhaji Ademu Seidu Haruna, notes that the conference will hold from the 26th to 28th of November, 2024 at Owerri, Imo State capital. According to the statement, all the contestants are expected to avail themselves with the constitution of NUJ as amended, with special attention to Articles 3, 4, 5 and 6, respectively. The statement explained that issuance…