Delta Governor, Senator (Dr). Ifeanyi Okowa, has expressed shock and sadness over the sudden demise of the Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Mr Tim Owhefere. Owhefere passed on Wednesday night after a brief illness at the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, at 57. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Thursday in Asaba, the governor described Owhefere, who until his demise, represented Isoko North constituency, as a committed, hardworking, patriotic and thorough-bred lawmaker” who served the state and his constituents diligently. He said that the deceased lawmaker would be long remembered for his…
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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege is elated at the choice of Gen. Leo Irabor as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). It would be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had on Tuesday approved the appointment of Irabor as the new CDS, alongside other service chiefs. The General who hails from Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, was until his appointment the Chief of Defence, Training and Operations (CDTOP) at the Defence Headquarters. He was formerly the Theatre Commander of ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’, North-East Nigeria as well as Force Commander Multinational Joint Task Force…
By Patrick Ochei The family of late music legend and highlife crooner, Chief Emeka Morocco Maduka has fixed his burial dates from April 6th – 8th, 2021. The children of the deceased musician, Igwe Ugochukwu Maduka and Mr. Chukwuemeka Maduka made this announcement when the UK based Global Friends Africa-Euro Hospitality Association paid a condolence visit to the family at their family house in Awka, Anambra State. Delivering a condolence message on behalf of the President of the group, Mr. Eddie Isebor who could not possibly come from UK, Mr. Sam Asoluka, publisher of a UK based Ambassador Magazine implored…
Delta Government on Wednesday said its decision to upgrade three tertiary institutions to universities was to eliminate wasteful expenditure and expand admission spaces for Deltans seeking university education. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa had on Tuesday sent a Bill to the State House of Assembly to approve the upgrade of institutions. The Bill seeks the upgrade of College of Education, Agbor to Delta State University of Education, Agbor; Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro to Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro and Delta State University, Anwai Campus to Delta State University of Science and Agriculture, Anwai-Asaba. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor…
By: Nelson Agbajor As part of efforts to seek justice and bring those that were involved in the killing of Mr. Elliot Ofa, a Councillorship candidate for one of the wards in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, youths in the area have staged a peaceful walk demanding justice for the dead. The youths nunbering over two thousands stormed. the streets of Oghara, the country home of the former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori, calling on the Inspector General of Police not to allow those bent on covering the matter to succeed. The youths who chanted solidarity…
By JOHNSON EBIGIDE Delta State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Michael Ikeogwu, has commended the state Head of Service (HOS), Mr. Reginald Bayoko mni, for redeeming his pledge to provide a public address equipment to the council of the union in the state. Comrade Ikeogwu gave the commendation while receiving a portable public address equipment donated by the HOS to the NUJ at the temporary press centre of the union in Asaba, the state capital. An elated Comrade Ikeogwu said that the HOS has distanced himself from those that would promise without keeping their word, adding…
Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated Major-General Leo Irabor on his appointment as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, Okowa said that the sacrifices of the new Defence chief towards peace and progress of the nation, especially his acknowledged gallantry at assignments, were outstanding. He thanked Buhari for appointing an illustrious son of Delta into the exalted position of Chief of Defence Staff, and said that it was an elevated responsibility given to a deserving officer. According to him, Irabor,…
President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the immediate resignation of the Service Chiefs, and their retirement from service. Those involved are the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin; Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas; and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar. President Buhari thanks the outgoing Service Chiefs for what he calls their “overwhelming achievements in our efforts at bringing enduring peace to our dear country,” wishing them well in their future endeavours. The new Service Chiefs are: Major-General Leo Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff; Major-General I. Attahiru,…
The Delta State Government has presented its position on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) before the National Assembly where it sorts for legislations that will give more participation to host communities in the nation’s oil and gas industry. State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Prince Emman Amgbaduba made the presentation at the ongoing public hearing on PIB before the Senate Joint Committee on Petroleum Upstream and Downstream on Monday in Abuja. The government position was contained in a 30-page document which the commissioner presented on behalf of the government. Amgbaduba told the committee to ensure there are legislations that encourage…
The report of soldiers harassing residents of communities in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State to allow herdsmen access to their land for grazing is not only troubling, but is extremely worrying. Numerous residents of Ketu-Yewa speaking area spreading across various villages were reportedly flogged and treated to other brutal and dehumanizing actions by the soldiers believed to be from Artillery Brigade 35, Alamala, Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. The action of these soldiers desecrates the rule of law, infringes the human rights of citizens and worsens the already fraught atmosphere of intra-ethnic tensions and animosity across the country.…