Traditional rulers of the various kingdoms of the Central Senatorial District of Delta State have jointly released their blessings on Olorogun David Edevbie to emerge the Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and eventually become the Governor of Delta State. The consecration ceremony took place on Tuesday at the palace of the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom, HRM Ovie Richard Layeguen Ogbon Ogoni-Oghoro 1 JP, Chairman of the Delta Central District Council of Traditional Rulers. In attendance were the Ovie of Uvwie, Udu, Ughelli, Oghara, Agbon, Effurun-Otor, Idjere, Okere Warri, Agharha Urhobo, Agbarho-Otor, Evwreni, Aravwarie, Abraka among others. The highly…
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Ongoing construction Work on Constituency Projects and other projects attracted by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elemulu, located across Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency in Delta state, has steadily progressed with some completed and waiting for commissioning. The projects which were part of the 2021 Federal budget, are located in Nsukwa, Olodu, Ezi, Issele-Mkpitime, Obomkpa, Idumuje-Unor, Idumuje-Ugboko and Ugbodu. In Nsukwa, Olodu, Ezi, Issele-Mkpitime and Idumuje-Ugboko, Multipurpose town halls are being constructed, while ultra modern Obi Palaces are being constructed at Obomkpa and Idumuje-Unor. All of the Projects, which are meant to directly impact on the lives…
By Segun Emmanuel Okuku As part of preparations for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) developed the GAPS (Gather, Adjust, Prepare and Sustain) programme for Para athletes that will participate in the Games. CGF is starting the programme with the Para Athletics, Para Table Tennis and Para Powerlifting. The objectives of GAPS is to offer emerging athletes and coaches from Commonwealth countries additional skills, knowledge and resources to become self-reliant and excel in sports, create effective, long term stakeholder partnerships, ensure inclusion and diverse participant representation, deliver a fully-funded GAPS program in each region of the Commonwealth.…
By Olawale Olaleye Since his emergence as Nigeria’s number-two citizen, different accounts had been flying around on how Professor Yemi Osinbajo, actually secured the coveted vice-presidential slot, a majority of which revolved around the person of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, his former boss. Indeed, the recent revelation by Chief Bisi Akande in his book, “My Participations” was equally slanted to further pin down the narrative. You may recall that in 2016, Professor John Paden, authored a biography, ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of leadership in Nigeria’, where he dismissed speculations that Tinubu, influenced the emergence of Osinbajo as Buhari’s running mate, but…
By Christian Ogoh The Okparan-Uku of Owa-Alidinma Community in Ika Northeast Local Government Area of Delta State, Elder Goddy Obiyian, has cried out over lack of electricity supply and other infrastructural development in his Community. Elder Obiyian, who made this known in chat with newsmen at Owa – Alidinma has been in total black out for over six years. According to him, the Community has on several occasions, visited the office of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC in Agbor to lay their complain about the lack of power supply, till date nothing has done to rectify the challenges, despite…
By Tomi Wujoala The Chairman of the Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olorogun Kingsley Esiso has said the party is excited about the vision and development plans of its frontline Governorship aspirant, Olorogun David Edevbie. Esiso made the disclosure in Asaba on Monday afternoon at the PDP Secretariat when Edevbie visited the party’s State Executive Committee and Working to officially declare his intention to contest for the ticket of the party for the 2023 Governorship election. Edevbie received a standing ovation from both members of the State Working Committee and members of the party present after he…
By Andy Adaigbe. There was massive turn up yesterday from people within and outside the Delta State Capital Asaba, who benefitted from the free medical outreach organized by the management of the First Delta American Hospital Asaba (FDAH) and the Dr. Isioma Okobah Foundation in partnership with the Echolab Radiology and Laboratory Services. Speaking with newsmen during the program, the Chairman and CEO of FDAH Dr. Isioma Okobah said ” the free medical outreach was borne out of our hearts and organizational goal to give back to the society by ensuring good health and promoting well being for all at…
By Peter Ebone OMAGBEMI Nasarawa United moved to 9th place on the Nigeria Professional Football League table with a comfortable 2-0 win over Naze Millionaires, Heartland FC, at their temporary shelter at the New Jos Stadium, Plateau State on Wednesday. Still basking in the euphoria of last Sunday’s victory over visiting Shooting Stars, the Governor A.A. Sule wards began the onslaught on their eastern guests when Chinedu Ohanachom turned against his former Club after being picked up by a beautiful pass from Adamu Hassan to open scoring in the 9th minute. Not just done yet, the Solid Miners…
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated former President of the Senate, Sen. David Mark, on his 74th birth anniversary, describing him as an inspirational leader and outstanding statesman. In a statement in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Olisa Ifeajika, the governor rejoiced with the family, friends and political associates of the former military officer, who served the country in various capacities as military governor, minister and lawmaker. He stated that the leadership qualities of the former Senate henchman was worthy of emulation, adding that he was a great democrat, astute administrator and a leader of inestimable value. The…
A Frontline Aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party PDP, chapter of Delta State, Deacon Chris Iyovwaye reiterates his commitment to consolidating the existing foundation of incumbent Governor Okowa’s SMART AGENDA PLUS if elected the next Governor at the 2023 general election. Deacon Iyovwaye stated this, Thursday, when he officially expressed his interest in the governorship race, at the party’s Secretariat, in Asaba, Delta State’s capital, pointing out that he has the capability to bring enviable development to the State. Addressing the party’s stakeholders, the renowned business mogul restated that his SMART PLUS agenda, if elected would predicate upon…