Delta State PDP has cautioned the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC in the State, to desist from its now common penchant of dwelling on unfounded speculations and using cheap, unsubstantiated lies to address every issue, thereby, spreading dangerous misinformation every time, in order to score cheap political points. Otherwise, they should just keep quiet and save themselves the embarrassment of being corrected all the time and made to look like educated illiterates, because of their intellectual laziness and lack of effort to seek the facts of any matter they wish to raise issues over, before going to press with…
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council congratulates Deltans as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of the creation of Delta State. It gives us great pleasure to be counted amongst those witnessing the auspicious event of this day, and we appreciate God for that. We sincerely felicitate with the people and Government of Delta State for keeping faith in the Project Delta during this challenging but awesome three decades in the life of the State. It is evident that the State had passed through monumental challenges of deprivations, insurgencies and economic sabotage, but God in His Infinite mercy,…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Delta State Axis, is the apex body governing all Nigerian Students studying in all citadel of learning across the 14 Institutions in the state. The leadership of NANS received with displeasure, the closure and temporary shutting down of Academic activities of the Delta State Polytechnic Otefe-Oghara by her management without considering the burdens of the Nigerian Students and her guidance/parents. The Nigerian Students over time have always been at the receiving end without considering the elongation of tenants hostel fee, age addition etc, while the Nigerian Students are yet to recover…
In fulfillment of an earlier pledge by the Federal Government to publicly announce the financial position of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed a net profit for first time in the 44-year history of the state oil company. According to the President in a statement by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, who doubles as Minister for Petroleum Resources, “I am pleased to announce the declaration of Profit after Tax of Two Hundred and Eighty Seven Billion Naira (N287 Billion) in Year 2020 by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. This is sequel to the completion of…
I am pleased to announce the declaration of Profit after Tax of Two Hundred and Eighty Seven Billion Naira (N287 Billion) in Year 2020 by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation NNPC. This is sequel to the completion of the statutory Annual Audit exercise for Year 2020. The NNPC losses were reduced from N803 Billion in year 2018 to N1.7 Billion in year 2019 and the eventual declaration of Net Profit in Year 2020 for the first time in its 44-year history. This development is consistent with this administration’s commitment to ensuring prudent management of resources and maximization of value for…
The State Deputy Governor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro has commended Deltans for their partnership and collaboration with the Okowa administration since it’s inception. Deacon Otuaro who stated this while fielding questions from journalists in his office on Delta @ 30 celebration said the partnership Deltans had given the Okowa administration had further helped to enhance the policies and programmes of government. He noted that the present administration was poised to enthrone a stronger ,s and more secured Delta State for the benefit of all as promised during the electioneering campaigns. The Deputy Governor commended Deltans for the the peace the Okowa…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Delta State, has rejoiced with the people of the State and congratulated them on the occasion of the celebration of the creation of the State 30 years ago. The State Publicity Secretary of the party, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, in a Press Release, commended Deltans on the special occasion for achieving good fortune that has turned the State that was likened to a glorified Local Government Council at creation in 1991, into a prosperous and peaceful State. Dr. Osuoza said: “The good fortune of the State that can be seen in the massive…
The All Progressives (APC) Delta State has raised alarm over the way and manner higher Institutions in the State are managed. The worries of Delta APC is not unconnected with the fact that recent happenings in the State suggest that the Governor is putting the higher Institutions, particularly the older ones in the State on a reverse. It would be recall that months ago, Governor Okowa sent Executive Bills to the State House of Assembly for the establishment of three new Universities to wit; a University of Education in Agbor, University of Agriculture and management sciences in Anwai and University…
One of Nigeria’s para powerlifting medal hope at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Yakubu Adesokan, failed to reach the podium in the finals of his -49 class on Thursday morning. Adesokan returned fourth with a lift of 155kg, conceding the podium to the trio of Qarada Omar Hamadeh of Jordan who won the gold, Le Van Cong of Vietnam, silver, and Mamnadov Parvin of Azerbaijan, bronze. After lifting 155kg in his first and second attempt, Yakubu attempted but failed 156kg in the third. He desperately moved for 161kg in subsequent attempt to bridge the gap but also faltered. Both Qarada…
Five of six Nigerian table tennis entries lost their opening matches on Tuesday to begin their Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games campaign. All hope is however not lost as they remain in great physical and mental shape to salvage their chances in the games ahead. In the men’s singles, Sydney 2000 gold medalist, Tajudeen Agunbiade, was not at his best against Mai Ivan of Ukraine, losing in three straight sets, 5-11; 7-11 and 6-11. Ahmed Koleosho who was at the Rio 2016 Games also lost in three straight sets of 5-11; 3-11 and 8-11 to Bruechl Thomas of Germany in class…