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…
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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…
By Patrick Ochei The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu has eulogized the sterling leadership qualities of the Delta State Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Okenmor Tilije; describing him as a kind hearted grassroots politician of repute. Ikeogwu made this assertion when members of the State Working Committee of the Union, paid him a courtesy visit in his office, to familiarise with him and seek grounds of partnership going forward. He affirmed that Tilije had demonstrated rare professional and managerial qualities by bringing far-reaching innovations into the administration of Senator Ifeanyi…
By JOHNSON EBIGIDE The Chairman of the Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Michael Ikeogwu, has led members of the council to congratulate the Asaba General Manager (GM) of the Delta State Broadcasting Service (DBS), Comrade Frankwhite Osabonhien, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary at the GM’s office in Asaba, the state capital. Comrade Ikeogwu stated that the visit became necessary considering the infrastructural development of the station since Comrade Osabohien took over as the GM of the station, adding that the GM as a practising journalist had made the union proud in the…
Deputy Governor of Delta State, Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, has commiserated with families of the Bomadi 7 who lost their lives in a car accident at Orogun-Agbarha road on the 21st August 2021 and billed for burial on Wednesday 25 August 2021. In a condolence message via Bulou Kosin, his Senior Special Assistant on Press and Communication, Otuaro said he was “touched by the tragic incidence which resulted from a journey to celebrate a marriage at Agbor earlier in the day”. He prayed God Almighty to “comfort the Chairman of Bomadi LGA and community, Messrs William Angadi and Peres Seleyeibo,…
The induction ceremony of the newly acquired A-29 Super Tucano aircraft into the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Order of Battle is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 31 August 2021 at the 011 Presidential Air Fleet Apron, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja by 10.00am. Expectedly, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, will preside over the induction ceremony as the Special Guest of Honour. As part of programmes lined up for the induction ceremony, a symbolic flypast will be performed by some of the newly acquired A-29 Super Tucano…
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, as he clocks 65 years. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, the governor commended the Sultan for promoting and advancing the course of peace, unity and religious harmony in the country. He said that Nigerians remained grateful to the Sultan Abubakar for his astute contributions to peace-building, co-existence and religious tolerance among Nigerians. The governor noted that the Sultan’s wise counseling on national issues had continued to help in keeping leaders and followers on track and stimulating…