By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA The traditional ruler of Issele-Azagba in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, His Majesty, Obi Agbogidi Francis Jidouwa, has stated that Otulu Community remained part of his Kingdom, that it was politically carved into Aniocha South LGA. The Obi, who was with members of his Obi-in-Council among other prominent sons of Issele-Azagba, stated this while briefing the Press on, Thursday, September 23, 2021, in his palace, following the alleged unfounded insinuations and claims by some Ogwashi-Uku money bags that Otulu belongs to them. The aged Monarch, who said Otulu was a farm camp/enclave of and under…
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SPADE NG NEWS Issele-Azagba, an agrarian community in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, has called on both the Federal and Delta State Governments to immediately reverse the erroneous ceding of Otulu, a farming camp located in the local government area to Aniocha South Local Government Area. The community through their Traditional Ruler, HRM Obi Francis Jideuwa JP, made this call on behalf of the community during a world press conference, held Thursday, 23rd September, 2021, at Issele-Azagba. The Obi stated that the movement of Otulu as a community to Aniocha South LGA was politically motivated by the…
The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has expressed shock over the passing of the Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Entrepreneurship Development, Chief (Mrs) Mary Iyasere. Elumelu, in a statement on Thursday, September 23rd, described the death as sudden and sad, noting that Delta State has lost a great woman who has dedicated part of her life to the economic and social-political development of the State He noted her contributions in making Delta State an economic hub and preferred destination for investment when she was the Commissioner for Commerce and industry in…
Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has raised the alarm over continuous leaking of the roof in the National Assembly chamber, describing it as dangerous to lawmakers’ safety. Elumelu, who raised a point of order during plenary on Wednesday in Abuja, pointed out to the House the danger inherent in coming to plenary to make laws under a leaking roof. ”Our chamber is leaking. While coming into the chamber this morning, we noticed the cleaner making frantic effort to scoop the water. “This is dangerous to our day to day lawmaking, we cannot be representing our…
Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, has applauded the Topic for this year’s Delta Online Publishers Forum, DOPF, Annual Lecture, saying that any discussion targeted towards the diversification of Nigeria’s economy and security, remains praiseworthy. Aniagwu spoke on Wednesday, September 23rd, when he received on a courtesy call, the leadership of Delta Online Publishers Forum in his office, in Asaba, the Delta State capital. The Commissioner restated his call for the shift from an oil-based economy to diversify into agriculture and human capacity building, even as he bemoaned the dislocation suffered by the Nigerian economy over the years,…
There is a popular saying that “threat to peace anywhere is a threat to peace everywhere”. It is on the above premise that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta State condemns in totality the rise in inter-communal crises in the State. Some days ago, there was communal clash between Ogwashi-Uku and Otulu Communities in Aniocha South Local Government Area (LGA) of the State, which resulted in the unfortunate killing of one Cletus Okpala-Ozumba, an indigene of Otulu. Also, not too long ago, there was bloody crises between Emede and Igbide Communities in Isoko South LGA which resulted in loss of…
Joseph Ladapo, a UCLA medical school professor, has been selected as Florida’s new surgeon general. Gov. Ron DeSantis made the announcement following Tuesday morning’s cabinet meeting in Tallahassee. Dr. Ladapo is succeeding Scott Rivkees, who recently returned to the University of Florida, for the role. Dr. Ladapo’s research program focused on patient-centered approaches for battling coronary artery disease and behavioral economic interventions to promote sustainable cardiovascular health, especially among adults with HIV. Before his time at UCLA, Dr. Ladapo was a faculty member in the Department of Population Health at NYU School of Medicine. UCLA’s website also says he was…
According to her, the father started defiling her since last year after the death of her mother. The last time she saw her period was December, meaning she is almost due for delivery and had not had any anti-natal care ever. The father later threw her out of the house, leaving her with no option than to come over to Uyo and find anyone who may be interested in the child. Pathetic ba? 😥 Yesterday, she was spotted at Plaza asking people around if they have a need for a baby. She needed a family to take her in till…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Delta State Chapter, has reacted to a statement issued by the expelled erstwhile State Deputy Chairman of the party, Mr. Elvis Ayomanor where he claimed to be the party’s State Acting Chairman. The party likened the claim to a nollywood script being acted by a confused impostor and PDP agent who earns his daily living from controversies. The party in a statement authorised by the State Chairman, Caretaker Committee, Prophet Jones Erue and signed by Nick Ovuakporie, Director of Publicity of the party, vows to sustain the enforcement of party discipline against anyone who runs…
A Bill for a law Prohibiting Open Grazing, indiscriminate Breeding, Rearing and Marketing of Livestock in Delta State, otherwise known as Anti grazing bill, has been passed by the State House of Assembly. The Bill was passed following a motion to that effect by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon Ferguson Onwo and adopted during the Tuesday’s resumed plenary of the State Legislature, presided over by the Speaker, Chief Sherrif Oborevwori. The Chairman House Committee on Special Bills, Hon Pat Ajudua has presented the report on the bill on the floor of the House, which was received and adopted,…