By MIEBI JOHN Barely one week to the governorship primary election for aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the Delta state chapter of the party may be stuck in several court processes as the struggle to arm twist the National Working Committee of PDP and INEC to clear aspirants presenting questionable credentials persists. It will be recalled that, the current speaker of the state assembly, Sheriff Oborevwori (Francis) who declared interest in the governorship race, was flagged by eagle eye observation for presenting suspicious credentials. The embattled Oborevwori who is currently shrouded with litany of court cases in view…
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By Bulou Kosin Deputy Governor of Delta State, and leading Guber Aspirant for Delta 2023, Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, has promised, principally, to Industrialize Delta. Industrialising Delta seems a tall order but here is a promise matched with Otuaro’s capacity to deliver! Admittedly, governments, especially of African states, have largely failed to achieve dream industrialized states. Even where resources, natural and human, are available for harnessing to achieve same, a leadership-driver that lacks requisite knowledge, will and penchant for historical achievements, could be the bane of development realization. States have also seen industries go moribund for sustainability challenges. Sometimes, lack…
Hon. Ben Rolland Igbakpa, member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency at the National Assembly has stated that the good people of Ethiope Federal Constituency will resist and defeat the imposition of mediocrity on them. Igbakpa, who is believed to be the most vibrant and accessible of the three House of Representatives members from Delta Central Senatorial District made these statements when the Activist Rex Anighoro-led Civil Society Network for Citizens Engagement, Credible Elections and Good Governance (CSNCE2GG) visited to engage with him on his aspirations at his Asaba residence. Speaking at the engagement, Activist Rex Anighoro appreciated the legislator for the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Isoko Nation, has endorsed the Senatorial ambition of Hon. Joel-Onowakpo Thomas as the aspirant to represent the good people of Delta South Senatorial District in the Senate come 2023. The Leader of All Progressive Congress (APC), Isoko Nation, Chief Lucky Esigiie, made this known while receiving Hon. Joel-Onowakpo and his mammoth supporterss in his country home at Olomoro, Isoko South Local Government Area. Chief Esigie, popularly known as Esco, said they were not looking any further in their search for a credible leader that will effectively and capably represent the people of Isoko Nation…
By Simon Mozea Politics, especially its democratic variant that is anchored on a multi-party system, is essentially about choices among competing forces. The electorates who constitute the voters are expected to evaluate the choices available and make sound judgment in voting or electing the party or candidate that best serves their collective interest or approximates the ideal they feel can propel their societies or states in the right direction which is development or progress or good life for all. In Africa, as a result of prolonged military rule, this ideal which rests on choices or alternatives was denied the citizenry…
By Celestine Afokobah The National Orientation Agency (NOA) Delta State Directorate has been called upon to sustain the existing cordial relationship with its parent Ministry; Federal Ministry of Information and Culture in the State. The Delta State Head of Centre, Federal Information Centre (FIC), Mr. Felix Ijomah made the call when he paid a courtesy visit to the State Director of NOA, Mr. Chris Anyabuine and his Management team at the Asaba Headquarters office. According to Ijomah, “the merger of the Federal Ministry of Information and the defunct Federal Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Orientation has become part of Public…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA As part of its activities marking the World Malaria Day (WMD) and efforts in addressing the challenges posed by Malaria in Nigeria, the Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunization and Nutrition (ACOMIN), a vendor under Catholic Relief Services (CRS), highlighted the success stories recorded in Delta State so far. ACOMIN gave the highlights today, at a Press briefing held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre Asaba. Addressing journalists, the State Officer of the Programme, Sir Austin Uwede, hinted that ACOMIN was striving to develop a working relationships and…
The Nigerian Gas Company (NGC) Limited, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), as parts of its Corporate Social Responsibility, built, commissioned and handover a fully furnished Basic Primary Health Care Centres to Umu-Eziogoli community in Ukwuani Local Government Area and Umuseti-Ogbe community in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State. While handing over the edifices, the Managing Director of Nigeria Gas Company Limited, Engr. Seyi Omotowa, who was represented by, Mrs Uche Ossai, Executive Director Support Services, said that, the company is committed to developing a robust and sustainable relationship with its host communities. According…
“I have no doubts in my heart that I am the next Governor of Delta State, so get ready to be at my swearing-in.” These were the words of Olorogun (Barr.) Kenneth Gbagi, former Minister of State for Education and frontline Delta State Governorship aspirant to the delegation of the Civil Society Network for Citizens Engagement, Credible Elections and Good Governance (CSNCE2GG) when they visited his Oginigbo palatial home in Ughelli South Local Government Area. For over two hours, Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi engaged with the Civil Society leaders answering questions. Activist Rex Anighoro, the leader of the visiting Civil…
By Bulou Kosin President of Federated Niger Delta Ijaw Communities, FNDIC, Chief Bello Oboko says political control by Ijaw of Delta State in 2023 will properly distribute development resources largely derived from their areas, and fast-track reconciliation/integration of the estranged Ijaw people. Oboko, who spoke in Warri as the Ijaw of Gbaramatu Kingdom marked the now annual Gbaramatu Freedom Day, May 15, insisted “the political concession to secure Ijaw loyalty is not too much, as constitutionally advised, to reassure a people who resisted oppression with many paying the supreme price of death for our collective good”. May 15 every year…