By Kingsley Ohens The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday at the Ubiaja Township Stadium, Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State, flagged off its gubernatorial campaign in a grand style. Led by the Governor Godwin Obaseki, the fully packed township stadium, venue of the campaign, took the form of a carnival as party chieftains and supporter exhibited an uncommon enthusiasm and confidence about the coming election. Speaking at the rally, Governor Obaseki made it clear that his choice for the post of governor of Edo State after him has the capacity to “anchor the relay race successfully…
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Online newspaper editors in Nigeria have been advised to deploy and fully utilize traditional gatekeeping measures before publishing stories and articles, to avoid fake news and misinformation. Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr (Barrister) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, gave the advise on Wednesday, while speaking as guest of Bridge FM Radio’s prime time talkshow, the “Bridge Parliament,” saying that the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori is yet to borrow a kobo from any bank or financial institution either in Nigeria or anywhere in the world. He noted that governor Oborevwori’s vision for Delta through the MORE…
By John Mayaki The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, has once again demonstrated his superior position in the Edo governorship race as the most prepared candidate. In recent media engagements, he delivered a clear, concise, and compelling outline of his vision and plan for Edo State. Speaking to his “Pathway to Prosperity” manifesto, which is anchored on five strategic pillars beginning with improved security, he explained his mission as seeking to grow the economic pie so that Edo people can enjoy more, unlike those who are seeking a return with a bitter vengeance to consume the…
By George Etakibuebu In 1986, legendary Pan-African liberation singer, multi-talented and proud Esan son from Edo State, Sonny Okosun, now of blessed memory released the evergreen “Now or Never” song. That was 38 years ago. In that song, the Ozziddi King as he was fondly called, challenged Africans and Nigerians to brace up and salvage their continent and country to enable them keep it for good both for them and their children yet unborn. And if they don’t, then they stand to lose it forever. For proper context, the lyrics of the beautiful song rendered in both English and Igbo…
The Edo State Government has said the All Progressives Congress APC in the state is afraid of imminent defeat in the September 21 governorship election hence it has resorted to lies and propaganda to divert attention from its own rigging plans. The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media Project, Crusoe Osagie, in a statement on Tuesday evening, called on the people of Edo to disregard APC’s spurious allegations about plans by the state government to rig the election and go out enmasse and vote for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Dr Asue Ighodalo. Crusoe…
By George Etakibuebu During a recent campaign trail in Ewhohimi, Esan South East, Adams Oshiomhole made an outlandish claim to the effect that Dr Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has no house in his own community, which is a complete lie. Canvassing support for his candidate demands that Oshiomhole tell the people the truth and not a cocktail of lies. All through the last two or three weeks, Oshiomhole has made it his favourite past time to always tell outlandish lies against either Governor Godwin Obaseki or Dr Asue Ighodalo. Unknown to him, it is a…
The Asset Management and Corporation of Nigeria has said Arik and Aero Contractors airlines may be merged and converted to a national carrier. The AMCON Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Gbenga Alade, stated this on Monday at an interactive session with media executives in Lagos. According to Alade, both Arik and Aero Contractor are owing so much money that they may not be able to pay. He stated that the corporation presented the idea of converting Arik and Aero Contractor to the former aviation minister but it was rejected The former management of AMCON presented the idea of converting Arik and…
The Delta State Government notes with serious concern some reports in some online media platforms alleging that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori borrowed the sum of N40billion soon after assuming office. The reports are not only misleading, but also capable of creating misunderstanding and confusion in the State. For the avoidance of doubt, I wish to state categorically that the Delta State Government DID NOT Borrow N40 billion. And the Sheriff Oborevwori administration has not borrowed any dime till now. The records are there for anybody who cares for the truth to verify. What the Oborevwori administration did was to graciously guarantee…
PRESS STATEMENT UPDATE ON SOME IOC DIVESTMENT ACTIVITIES In line with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)’s avowed commitment to transparency and belief in the right of the public to know about our regulatory activities, we wish to keep the public abreast of the status of certain divestments that have received ministerial consent and the divestment by Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU), which has been subject to a lot of public attention. As the public may be aware, ministerial approval was recently granted to the divestment by NAOC to OandoPetroleum and Natural Gas Company Limited (OandoPNGCL) and OANDO Oil…
Thirty persons including a popular pastor were arrested recently at night for pouring refuse into drains in Asaba, the Delta State capital. Olorugun Godspower Asiuhwu, chairman of Delta State Task Force on Environment disclosed this today in Asaba while speaking to reporters in the NUJ programme ‘from parley to party’. He spoke on how hotels and eateries in Asaba, Warri, Effurun and other urban towns and cities across the state were polluting the environment by channeling their septic waste to the drains, even up to 500 meters away from their locations, and leaving people in the neighborhood with offensive…