In life, God created two major types of people: the builders and the destroyers; and in between the two, there are those who merely make up the numbers of people in the world. She belongs to the first category. Pat have built and still building many people. I felicitate the very distinguished, immaculate and honourable astute administrator of this generation, a woman of sound character, a woman of immerse learning, a leader per excellence, a woman of great enterprise and distinguished gentle Lady, MRS. PATRICIA NKIRUEKA UMUNNA, on the occasion of her birth anniversary. Ma, you have variably and invariably…
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By JOHNSON EBIGIDE Delta State Ministry of Trade and Investments witnessed a double celebration in Asaba with the birthday bash of the Commissioner for Trade and Investments in the state, Honourable Chika Ossai, and the sent forth party in honour of the retiring Permanent Secretary (PS) in the ministry, Mr. Ebipade Aloba. The twin event which took off at the premises of the ministry located in the New Secretariat Complex, along the Popular Mariam Babangida Way in Asaba, the state capital, with the birthday celebration of the commissioner, had members of the staff and many distinguished invited guests as well…
Dr Kabir Tsanni, National President, Radio, Television Theater and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU) has called on various government to give social security to citizens to cushion the impact of Coronavirus(COVID-19) pandemic. Tsanni made the call while addressing Central Working Committee(CWC) and National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of RATTAWU on Tuesday in Asaba, Delta. He said that the time has come to change the economic blueprint of the country, adding that borrowing to finance consumables of the rich and privileged class was unacceptable. According to him, the International Labor Organization (ILO) has argued that countries should invest for the…
By PRINCE PERE BOTU Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege were among top government functionaries that paid glowing tributes to late Mrs Victoria Avwomakpa, wife of Archbishop God-Dowell Avwomakpa during a funeral service in her honour on Saturday, 10th October, 2020, at Oginibo, Ughelli South Local Government Area. The funeral service also attracted several government officials including the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Honourable Sheriff Oborevwori and some members,Honourable Francis Waive, Honourable Thomas Ereyetomi both of the House of Representatives and wife of Senator James Manager as well as Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA 7th January, 2019 The fate of more than 100 young men of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) charged by the Nigeria Army over their alleged involvement in the Biafra agitation hangs in the balance at the court while the search for one James Nwachukwu, a financier, Leader of IPOB and a father of two as well as a farmer from Isu village in Ebonyi State is presently unknown and is causing tension as at the time of this report, today 7th January, 2019. It was revealed that James Nwachukwu one of the suspects believed to…
By Patrick Ochei The beautiful winner of the 2020 Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant, Miss Beauty Etsemyi Tukura has visited the NUJ Press Centre at Asaba, Delta State, seeking partnership of the pen professionals towards her pet project – Education of the Girl Child. The law graduate who hails from Taraba State, visited with her team Monday 12th October, 2020, after visiting with the Delta State Ministry of Tourism. Tukura who appeared elegantly alluring, requested that the NUJ give her publicity as she embarks on a mission to rescue girls who are involved in prostitution on the streets of Asaba and…
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…
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…