By Spence Friday Idighri The need for the federal government to carve a constitutional role for traditional rulers in the country has again been stressed. This recent call was made by no other than the Paramount ruler of Idjerhe Kingdom,HRM,King Obukohwo Monday Arthur Whiskey (JP), Udurhie1,the Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom. The Ovie,a strong and a long standing advocate of constitutional role for Traditional Rulers stressed the imperative and the urgent need for government to hearken to this noble and patriotic call and bring such to fruition without further delay. Ovie Whiskey who stated this in an interview with Journalists immediately…
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By Smart Ofugara The crucifixion of Jesus Christ as told in the holy Bible witnessed the question and answer session. Pilate had asked Jesus Christ if He was in the king of the Jews and Jesus replied him by saying you have said so. Going further as was the tradition then , Pilate was supposed to release a prisoner to the people. The choice of prisoner to be released was between a notable prisoner, called Barabbas a robber and Jesus Christ who had done nothing to harm anyone or the society. The people prevailed on Pilate to release Barabbas the…
By LOVETH ORHERUATA It is not uncommon to see those who already see their failure in a contest resort to mudslinging. That is precisely what comes to mind reading a recent gibberish titled: “Edevbie Aspiration Wobbles as Ibori Sins Haunt Him,” published in Deltacreekreporters.com on February 15. While it was obviously a demonstration of cowardice for the writer to use a pseudonym, it aptly reflects the unstable character of his sponsors. In the attempt to discredit David Edevbie, the frontline aspirant for the PDP ticket for the governorship of Delta State, the writer, dwelling on the testament of one Strive…
By LOVETH ORHERUATA It is not uncommon to see those who already see their failure in a contest resort to mudslinging. That is precisely what comes to mind reading a recent gibberish titled: “Edevbie Aspiration Wobbles as Ibori Sins Haunt Him,” published in Deltacreekreporters.com on February 15. While it was obviously a demonstration of cowardice for the writer to use a pseudonym, it aptly reflects the unstable character of his sponsors. In the attempt to discredit David Edevbie, the frontline aspirant for the PDP ticket for the governorship of Delta State, the writer, dwelling on the testament of one Strive…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA Olorogun David Edevbie, the leading contender for the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party for the Governorship of Delta State, has said it is necessary to involve more young persons in government to groom future leaders for the state. Promising to reserve a minimum 25% of political appointments for the youth segment when elected, Edevbie revealed his personal experience inspires him. “I was privileged to have been appointed Commissioner of Finance by Chief Onanefe Ibori when I was 34. I had the opportunity to sit in the cabinet with the likes of Chief Ighoyota Amori, Senator…
The Anioma Delta Baptist Conference of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, has concluded arrangements for its 8th Annual Conference in Session. The Annual Session with the theme: Kingdom People For Kingdom Project will commence on Thursday, February 17 and end on Sunday, February 20, 2022. New Era Baptist Church, located at number 5 New Era Avenue, by Iwezue Street, off Efiezomor Street, Boji-Boji, Owa in Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta State, is the venue for the main Conference in Session His Eminence, Rev. Dr. Israel Adelani Akanji, President and Spiritual Leader of the Nigerian Baptist Convention is billed to…
By Emma Agu It is only a thin line between heroism and martyrdom. Time and again, social entities look for leaders with sufficient gumption to bite the bullet on their behalf. When such leaders lose, in the process, they could become martyrs. When they succeed, they are crowned as heroes or heroines. But between martyrdom and heroism, there is only a thin line. What perhaps distinguishes the two is that, in most cases, martyrs do not live to tell the story. But some heroes do. The world is replete with people who suffered martyrdom in pursuit of the freedom of…
Renowned industrialist and one of the oldest leading employers of labour from the days of Midwest/Bendel State, Olorogun Morrison Olori, has assured Deltans that the frontline aspirant for the Governorship of Delta State, Olorogun David Edevbie, will make a massive difference in the development and growth of the state when elected. Chief Olori gave the assurance in Ughelli on Monday when Edevbie took time off his consultation schedule to felicitate with the octogenarian on the occasion of his 83rd birthday anniversary. The seasoned investor in various sectors, ranging from breweries, mining, automobile to real estate, said with his experience in…
The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, has said that the party’s victory in Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council polls marked the beginning of the party’s rescue mission in the country. Ayu made this known on Monday during the inauguration of Bayelsa Media Centre in Yenagoa. He said that he was delighted in the party’s outing in the FCT polls, winning in Abuja Municipal, Kuje and Bwari area councils. According to him, the victory shows that PDP is ready to return Nigeria to the era of good governance, away from the maladministration of the All…
BY SAM DUVWODE Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa has disclosed that, Delta State being a godly State is resultant upon the fact of the presence of men and women of God that has stood strong in prayers on behalf of the State. Governor Okowa stated this yesterday in Warri during the 70th birthday celebration of a Gospel Icon, Philanthropist and Patriarch of the Christian faith, Rev. Thomas Ukwute, General Overseer of Anchor of Hope Ministry Inc, Warri, Delta State. The governor who was respresented by his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, noted that, as political leaders, as a government…