By PRINCE PERE BOTU Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has advocated for the diversification of the nation’s mono economy of crude oil to other key sectors such as agriculture, solid mineral and science and technology among others to develop and improved the economy of Nigeria. Gov Okowa stated this today, when he received members of the Advocacy Team of Partnership Initiatives of Niger Delta (PIND) led by Mr. Chuks Ofulue in Government House, Asaba. The Delta State Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, noted that the over dependence of resources derived from crude oil for…
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The Federal Ministry of Education has been enjoined to respect the relevant laws that grants autonomy to Federal Universities . In a communique issued and signed by the Publicity Secretary of the Association,Cimrade Lambert Iwueke at the end of her 186th Executive Council Meeting of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association,Worldwide, held at Dame Edith Okowa Auditorium,University of Ibadan,the Association noted with angst the decision by the Ministry of Education to oust the powers of the institution,”s Governing Council in the performance of her statutory function in formulating policies for the University . It was the position of the council…
The Nigerian Dental Association, Delta State Branch in collaboration with the Dental Health Committee of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Delta State has successfully celebrated the 2021 World Oral Health Day with the theme “Be Proud of Your Mouth”. It was evident that this year’s edition of the World Oral Health Day which held on March 24, 2021, was well celebrated in a unique way. More impressive was the extended hand of partnership from other medical affiliate groups towards making the celebration one in town. Speaking as the Chairman of the occasion, the MD/CEO of DESOPADEC, Bashorun Askia Ogieh ably…
By Sharon Ivovi The Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) says that the adoption of the use of the Reggio Emilia philosophy and other child centred approaches in the one-year pre-primary school curriculum was an innovative and inspiring approach to early childhood education in the state. The Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Honourable Sunny Ogwu, stated this at the College of Education at Agbor in Ika South Local Government Area of the state while declaring open a five-day training workshop for early childhood care development education teachers, caregivers and desk officers on “the use of Reggio Emilia and other child…
AKPERHE OLOMU – THE Chief Judge of Delta State, Hon. Justice Marshal Umukoro yesterday in his bid to bring judicial services to the people of Olomu kingdom in Ughelli South Council Area inuagurated the Olomu Magistrate’s Court at Akperhe Olomu. The Chief Judge who had inaugurated new courts during his reign, said that a Magistrate’s Court has been approved and will soon be opened at Ofuoma Community in Ughelli North area. In his speech, Umukoro said that, “The decision to create Olomu Magistrate’s Court is not only to bring justice closer to the people, but also has the advantage of…
A Suspected internet fraudster popularly known as Yahoo Boy being chased by Security operative has rammed his Lexus car into traders along the Ugbomro market in Uvwie injuring an old woman who was and scores of other traders injured. . It was revealed that, the accident which took occurred yesterday at Ugbomro roundabout 2pm, was allegedly caused by some Policemen on patrol from Egbrumede Police Station, in Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta State. According to some residents around the area, the policemen were chasing the suspected yahoo boy who was driving a Lexus car with registration number ABJ-191 BH (ABUJA)…
By Patrick Ochei Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa has appointed the immediate past Vice Chairman of Aniocha North Council and grassroots mobilizer of delight, Hon. Tobechukwu Ukwamedua as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Political Matters. The appointment has come in recognition of Ukwamedua’s visibility in the politics of Aniocha North, Delta State and beyond. Meanwhile, as soon as the news of the former Vice Chairman’s appointment was brokered, his followers and supporters immediately besieged his Guest House in Issele-Azagba, dancing and rejoicing. It is said that when the righteous is in power the people rejoice.…
Unless the Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa-led administration in Delta State and authorities of the Nigerian Police Force, Zone 5, Benin City, in charge of Edo and Delta States take urgent steps in addressing an alleged murder attempt on the Arum (Administrator), of Ilenobu Community, Mr. Ifeanyi Ikem and his wife, Mrs. Ebere, there would be a breakdown of law and order in Umunede kingdom, Ika north east local government area of the state. This is coming on the heels of an age long disputed Ozoba Community land, lying on the right hand side of the express when coming from Umunede, which…
The Federal and Delta State Governments have been called upon to take dividends of democracy to coastal Communities especially oil producing Communities. The call was made on Saturday 26th March 2021, at Okwuama, Ehwu Clan, Ughelli south local government area of the state, by the Editor-In-Chief of The Story, Comrade Kenneth Orusi, shortly after he paid his last respect to his eldest brother, late Onome Emmanuel Orusi, who died in ghastly motor accident on February 5th, 2021 along Ughell-Asaba dual carriage road, Otor-Iyede Junction, Isoko north local government area of the state. Addressing newsmen, Comrade Orusi, said: “The federal, state…
BY JOHNSON EGIGIDE It is no longer news that the Delta State wing of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has been on the verge of collapse owing to internal wrangling; what is trending about the union is the uncompromising postures of some members of the union to embrace the peace towards the actualisation of the strong determination of the Governor Okowa Administration to finish stronger than it started in 2015. After the election of the union in the state that was said to have returned Comrade Dennis Araro unopposed as the chairman, pandemonium was said to have…