Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to partner youths in the state to improve on governance and its structures. The governor made this known when the Delta Caucus in the House of Representatives, led by the Minority Leader, Mr Ndudi Elumelu, paid him a solidarity visit on Wednesday, at Government House, Asaba. He thanked the lawmakers for the visit and for always identifying with the state government and the people in difficult times, recalling that the caucus took similar step two times during the critical period of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. He said…
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Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on the Federal Government to quickly resuscitate the Warri Port, saying it is key to curbing unemployment in the state and the nation. The governor made the call at a Town Hall meeting with Youths, including #ENDSARS protesters, civil society groups, students, social groups, community leaders and stakeholders across Delta South and Delta Central Senatorial Districts on Thursday in Warri. He said that with the congestion of the ports in Lagos, Federal Government should revive Warri Port and other seaports in Delta to boost the nation’s economy and create employment for the…
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By Precious Igbonwelundu The police in Lagos on Tuesday paraded 520 suspects arrested for their roles in last week’s violence. Six policemen and four others were killed in the state during the mayhem unleashed on Lagos, the police added. No fewer than 38 policemen were injured; 16 police stations were torched and 13 vandalised by hoodlums who hijacked the #ENDSARS protests, Police Commissioner Hakeem Odumosu explained. Among those arrested were those who allegedly participated in the burning of BRT buses and Television Continental (TVC) offices. Odumosu gave the names of some of the six policemen killed as Assistant Superintendent Yard…
“The attention of Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army has been drawn to a viral video on social media in which it was alleged that civilian protesters were massacred by soldiers at Lekki Toll Plaza. This allegation is untrue, unfounded and aimed at causing anarchy in the country. “At no time did soldiers of the Nigerian Army open fire on any civilian. From the onset of the ENDSARS protest, there was no time personnel of 81 Division Nigerian Army Lagos were involved. “However, the decision to call in the military was taken by the Lagos State Government (LASG) after a 24-…
By PRINCE PERE BOTU The State Deputy Governor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro has expressed shock at the wanton destruction of structures and facilities at the Nigeria Correctional Service (NSC),Warri following last week jailbreak by inmates during the End-SARS protest. Dcn Otuaro gave the expression yesterday when he paid an inspection visit to the NSC, Warri to ascertain the extent of damage during the jail break on Thursday last week. The Deputy Governor who was conducted round the Center by the Deputy Comptroller Corrections, DCC Okonkwo Adimabua, inspected the various sections destroyed by the inmates during the protest saying that it was…
President Muhammadu Buhari has presented the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, for a second term in office. In a letter to President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, the President said in accordance with the provision of Section 154 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), “I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate, the nomination of Professor Mahmood Yakubu for appointment as Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a second and final term.” Prof Yakubu was first appointed by President Buhari in November 2015.…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, has placed a ban on the coverage of all police activities in the state over the unwarranted attack and brutalization of Vanguard Correspondent, Akpokona Omafuaire. We are sombre that the police could be insensitive to the plight of our member who is lying at the hospital yet without any care and attention from those who inflicted the injury on him. The Council is taken aback by the indifferent disposition of police in Delta State as many journalists have one story or the other to tell about their experiences in the hands…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa today presented the official Staff Of Office to His Royal Majesty (HRM) King Obokowho Arthur Monday Whiskey, Udurhie 1, The Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom, in Ethiope West Local Government Area of the State. Presenting the Staff Of Office in a colourful ceremony held at the Idjerhe Grammar School, Gov Okowa who was represented by his Deputy, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, noted that he has no doubt that the institution of the Ovie has great significance for the people of Idjerhe and as such, they should all strive to promote the integrity of…
Yesterday, the 23rd of October, 2020, some misguided elements masquerading as #ENDSARS protesters invaded the rented property housing the APC Local Government Party’s Secretariat in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, wherein there was wanton destruction of property. Aside the above, information available to us has it that there were/are threats to unleash mayhem on the Party’s faithful and its Leaders at all levels in the State. Though, the reasons for this acts of malicious damage, brigandage and threats is still sketchy, Delta APC dare to say that it was a hatchet job by those whose hobby it is…