The renewed quest for the creation of Anioma state championed by Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial District at the National got a boost weekend at Asaba,Delta state capital as a pressure group known as De Believers organization emerged to help drive the Anioma agenda. Over 200 socio -cultural and sectarian groups including traditional institution, youth bodies,faith based institutions and civil society organizations across the country have earlier formed a bulwark in solidarity with Senator Ned Nwoko towards the actualization of Anioma,following a bill the outstanding federal lawmaker initiated last year on the floor of the Senate At the…
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By Abel Johngold Orheruata, mnir A storm is brewing at the Sapele Main Market as women traders have risen up against the council chairman, Hon Bright Abeke, accusing him of high-handedness and policies that undermine their interests. The traders, predominantly women, claim that Chairman Abeke’s decisions are causing them hardship and making life difficult for them. At the heart of the dispute is Chairman Abeke’s directive that traders must conduct business strictly within their stores. The women argue that this policy is impractical, as many of them share small, overcrowded stores that cannot accommodate all their products, particularly perishable items…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata, mnir The relocation of the Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal from Benin City to Abuja, as announced by the tribunal secretary has been hailed as a decisive and positive development in the journey toward justice. Team Asue Media Organization (TAMO) in a statement signed by Erhabor Emokpae on Friday night in Benin City, said while the reason for the relocation has not been officially stated, “it is clear that this move, one we welcome, ensures a more secure and neutral environment for the proceedings, free from the pressures and tensions surrounding the tribunal in Edo…
President Bola Tinubu Friday in Abuja welcomed the intervention of the Finish government, with the arrest and detention of Simon Ekpa, saying the government will not tolerate actions and statements that could lead to divisiveness among citizens. President Tinubu spoke when he received the Letters of Credence from the Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms Sanna Selin, at the State House. He commended the Finnish authorities for the timely intervention that safeguarded the nation’s integrity and mitigated an action that threatened peaceful coexistence. President Tinubu also received Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of the European Union, Mr Gautier Mignot, and…
The Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led three-member Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Benin City, Edo State has announced the relocation of its sitting to Abuja. The announcement was made by the Tribunal Secretary, Muazu Bagudu after a PDP Data Analyst and Expert witness stormed the court to give multiple evidence in proof of the massive rigging that took place in favour of APC in the September 21st Governorship Election in Edo State. The star witness had proceeded to adopt his written statements on oath amid objections and protests by Counsels to the Respondents, who were obviously scared stiff of…
The Leader of the Renewed Hope Volunteers Youths Movement of Nigeria (RHVYMN), Alhaji Awo D. Harmony, has declared Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the ideal candidate for the governorship of Lagos State in 2027, describing him as exceptionally qualified and capable. In a statement issued in Abuja, Alhaji Harmony emphasized that Seyi Tinubu’s qualifications transcend his lineage, highlighting his leadership skills, philanthropic initiatives, and vision for development. “Seyi’s suitability for Lagos governorship goes beyond being the president’s son,” Harmony stated. “His philanthropic efforts and leadership acumen position him as an exceptional candidate to lead Lagos State…
Delta State Government, Friday, reiterated that it had not borrowed any money since Governor Sheriff Oborevwori took over governance in the state on May 29, 2023. The State Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije who disclosed this at a press conference in Asaba, said contrary to reports by an online news medium, the State Government had not entered into any borrowing relationship with any institution. According to him, “this state has not entered into any borrowing relationship whatsoever, whether partnership, individual, corporate, bank, local, national or international. We have not borrowed a dime since this administration took effect on the…
Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in last year’s Edo State governorship election, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Jattu Community in Etsako West Local Government Area following a devastating overnight fire that razed the town’s market. In a statement released on Friday by Team Asue Media Organization (TAMO) and signed by Erhabor Emokpae in Benin City, Ighodalo conveyed his deep sadness over the tragedy. “I am deeply saddened to hear about the devastating inferno that razed your market. In moments like these, words often feel inadequate, but I want you to know that my heart…
AUSTIN OYIBODE Senator Ned Nwoko has long been recognized as a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, especially in the context of the Delta North. His contributions to the growth and development of the region have been noteworthy. As a member of the Senate, Nwoko’s actions and decisions have demonstrated his commitment to the advancement of Delta North, a region that has faced numerous challenges in terms of infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic development. Nwoko’s contributions to the growth and development of Delta North APC can be assessed across several key areas, including political leadership, infrastructural development, human capital development, and…
The National Leader of the Niger Delta Peace Awareness Movement (NDPAM), Alhaji Awo Destiny Harmony, has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for its transformative strides under the leadership of its Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Igbuku. In a statement issued in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Alhaji Harmony praised Dr. Igbuku’s relentless efforts to improve the lives of residents in the Niger Delta region, particularly his initiative to implement massive streetlight projects across the nine states under the NDDC’s jurisdiction. “The streetlight projects in various communities across Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo, Imo, and Ondo States have…