By JOHNSON EBIGIDE The Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has said that it would lend its voice against the discrimination of the girl-child in the state and beyond. The newly reelected Chairman of the council, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu, gave the assurance when he received in audience the 43rd and reigning Miss Nigeria, Beauty Etsanyi Tukura, at the temporary Press Centre of the union in Asaba, the state capital Comrade Ikeogwu who was represented at the occasion by the Vice Chairman of the council, Comrade Salvation Ogono, decried the unnecessary discriminations against the girl-child, particularly in…
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Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has called for value re-orientation in the civil service of the state to achieve effective service delivery and good governance. Okowa gave the charge on Monday in Asaba, while swearing in the Chairman and members of the state’s Civil Service Commission (CSC), with Chief Nkem Okwuofu as Chairman. Other members of the Commission are Chief (Mrs) Roseline Amioku, Comrade Olumami Oyibo, Dr.Lawrence Pemu and Mr .Mike Oputa. He said the inauguration of the commission membership was in accordance with Chapter vi, Part ii (B), Section 195 (A) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Okowa urged the…
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja assured Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance and Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, that the country will explore every opportunity and deploy its entire energy to ensure that she becomes the Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO). Dr Okonjo-Iweala is one of two candidates contesting for the top position of the multilateral institution. President Buhari, who received the former Managing Director (Operations) of the World Bank at the Presidential Villa, said she deserved more support to get the top job because of her profile and diligence in serving the country, and the world. “I assure you…
All Progressives Congress (APC), Delta State congratulates Govr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN on his success at the Ondo State gubernatorial election which took place on the 10th of October, 2020. From available records/information, the outcome of the election is an eloquent testimony and/or product of the good works, APC under the leadership of Govr. Akeredolu has done in the State and the concomitant appreciation from the great people of Ondo State. Meanwhile, Delta APC appreciates Ondo people for giving Govr. Akeredolu the opportunity to consolidate on the good works already started. Once again, congratulations Govr. Akeredolu on your success at the…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD The University of Ibadan Alumni Association, UIAA, Asaba Chapter, has elected a new executive to be led by Dr. Felicia Adun, the Permanent Secretary, Delta State Ministry of Water Resources. Dr. Adun emerged after the alumni members at the general meeting, hosted by the immediate past national president, Dr. Kemi Emina, adopted her as the sole candidate for the position and unanimously endorsed her in a voice vote to be the next chairman of the chapter. The new UIAA, Asaba Chapter Chairman, took over from Sir O. P. Origho, the immediate past Delta State Head of Service…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA The University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) Asaba Chapter, has elected a new executive to be led by Dr. Felicia Adun, the Permanent Secretary, Delta State Ministry of Water Resources. Dr. Adun emerged after the alumni members at the general meeting, hosted by the immediate past national president, Dr. Kemi Emina, adopted her as the sole candidate for the position and unanimously endorsed her in a voice vote to be the next chairman of the chapter. The new UIAA, Asaba Chapter Chairman, took over from Sir O. P. Origho, the immediate past Delta State Head of…
By PRINCE PERE BOTU The Delta State Deputy Governor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro has challenged members of the Delta State Christians Pilgrim Welfare Board to ensure water tight screening exercise for intending pilgrims to the Holy land to checkmate the issue of abscondment by pilgrims. Deacon Otuaro stated this yesterday when he received members of the Delta State Christians Welfare Board led by its Chairman, Most Reverend Cyril Odutemu during a courtesy visit in his office. The Deputy Governor said the Board members should work collectively to stop the issue of abscondment of pilgrims noting that a good working relationship was…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA President Mohammadu Buhari have been advised not to allow political merchants lure him into becoming partial and partisan in the Ondo State gubernatorial election scheduled to hold tomorrow. The Vice President of the Movement For The Survival Of Ijaw Ethnic Nationality in Niger Delta (MOSIEND), Comrade (High Chief) Thompson Fuoye who gave the advice today while addressing newsmen on the State of the nation as parts of the activities marking his birthday said, any attempt by the president to allow himself to be lured will erase the current accolade he received from the outcome of the…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA President Mohammadu Buhari have been advised not to allow political merchants lure him into becoming partial and partisan in the Ondo State gubernatorial election scheduled to hold tomorrow. The Vice President of the Movement For The Survival Of Ijaw Ethnic Nationality in Niger Delta (MOSIEND), Comrade (High Chief) Thompson Fuoye who gave the advice today while addressing newsmen on the State of the nation as parts of the activities marking his birthday said, any attempt by the president to allow himself to be lured will erase the current accolade he received from the outcome of the…
By JOHNSON EBIGIDE The much awaited election of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Delta State has finally been conducted with Comrade Mike Ikeogwu of the Redemption Team narrowly beaten his rival from the PRIZE Team, Comrade Churchill Oyowe. At the end of the election which has been adjudged to be free and fair, Comrade Ikeogwu polled 206 votes against Comrade Oyowe’s 202 votes to clinch the chairmanship position. Others who came out victorious in the keenly contested election were Comrade Ogono Salvation of the Redemption Team as the Vice-Chairman, Comrade Patrick Ochei of the PRIZE Team as Secretary,…