By Abel Johngold Orheruata The Delta State Commissioner for Finance, Sir Fidelis Okenmor Tilije yesterday disclosed that the Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa is closing all financial leakages in government. Sir. Tilije made the disclosure during a familiarization visit by some executive of the State Chapter of the Online Media Practitioners of Nigeria (OMPAN) in Asaba. He said Corruption was a major issue in Nigeria but all leakages will be closed in the State by the State Government. The Honourable Commissioner noted that financial leakages not only weaken government, they hurt the populace, to whom government, by its…
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SAM DUVWODE The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Core-Supporters Network (PCSN) Delta State Chapter has commended Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa for his intervention on the failed sections of the Warri-Sapele-Benin road in order to reduce the sufferings of road users on the federal highway. The commendation was made by members of the PCSN following directives by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to State Ministry of Works to visit the road site and work out possible ways of intervention on the deplorable spot of the road. In a statement signed by the State Coordinator PCSN, Hon. Alfred Etugbo and released by the group Public Relation…
The Olotus, (Traditions Youth Leaders) in Ute-Okpu Kingdom, Ika North East Local Government Area, have appealed to the Delta state Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to use his good offices to address the challenges facing the community particularly the construction of Owerre/Elugu Road to ameliorate the sufferings of the people of the area. The Head of the Olotus, Mr. Olivet Udumeh, made the appeal when the members of the apex community youth body paid a courtesy call on the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu at his country home in Ute-Okpu, IKa North East local…
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has expressed gratitude to the people of Delta Central Senatorial district and all Nigerians whose unwavering support has ensured undisputable electoral and judicial support. Omo-Agege’s victory was reaffirmed by the Electoral Tribunal sitting in Asaba in its verdict on Saturday. In a press release issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Yomi Odunuga, he expressed Senator Omo-Agege’s resolve to diligently continue offering selfless service towards the betterment of his constituency and the nation as a whole. “While many have emphatically maintained that the suit was unnecessary in view of…
His Excellency, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, the Immediate Past Governor of Delta State and the All Progressives Congress Candidate for Delta South in the last general elections has expressed appreciation to the Justice C.O Onyeaba-led Delta South Senatorial Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba for nullifying the victory of Senator James Manager in the February 23, 2019 National Assembly Election. The tribunal panel consisting of Justice C.O Onyeaba, (Abia), Justice D. A. Oyegbemi (Nasarawa) and Justice S.N.J Usman (Kogi) had in a judgement earlier today established that there was substantial non-compliance with INEC electoral guidelines in some parts of Delta…
BY SAM DUVWODE Delta State Governor Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa has called for Police officers on the field to be given the right tools to work. He noted that, the Police Force has a fundamental role to play in securing the highways, homes and communities. Governor Okowa who stated this yesterday while commissioning the Special Protection Unit (SPU), Base 25, of the Nigeria Police Force, Asaba, noted that, Delta State has not experienced the ugly spectre of widespread banditry and kidnapping that is currently the lot of other States. The governor who was represented by his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro,…
DEEJAYS ASSOCIATION OF OF NIGERIA (DJAN) CONDEMN XENOPHOBIC ATTACK IN SOUTH AFRICA. “Little people are intolerant, selfish and impatient. Wise people are calm, loving and understanding”! (Maxime Lagacé) A flashback into history to visualize the fundamental inputs Nigeria made during the apartheid in South Africa to restore freedom and democracy; from research, during the apartheid era in South Africa, Nigeria was one of the foremost supporters of anti-apartheid movements, including the African National Congress; the Nigerian government issued more than 300 passports to South Africans seeking to travel abroad. This was just part of the historic realities those carrying out…
A pan Niger Delta group, the Esan Solidarity Movement of Niger Delta, ESMOND, has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the well meaning decision to constitute a substantive Board for the Niger Delta Development Commission. NDDC, with his approval of the appointment of seasoned administrators, professionals and well respected sons and daughters from the region, to manage the affairs of the interventionist agency. Their nod of consent for the President’s action, was contained in a statement issued and jointly signed by the National Coordinator of the group, Princess Edugie Laura Enosegbe, Secretary, Mr. Owobu Ellias and the Publicity Secretary, Prince Franky…
A Foremost Niger Delta Youth Leader and Activist,Comrade Matthew Azazi has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to disregard and discountenance calls for the removal of the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme PAP, Professor Charles Dokubo saying the calls are selfish, self centred and does not represent the interest of the people, the ijaws and the Niger Delta at large. Comrade Azazi who spoke to newsmen in Abuja said Professor Dokubo has successfully redirected the Amnesty programme to its original mandate for sustainable peace, stability and economic development in the Niger…