DOPF …….. It’s a known fact that in politics, especially when it comes to our nation, Nigeria, within small organisations, there is always acrimony and distrust among the people and a member, which often leads to what, had derailed our political, economic and social growth over the years. Thus while other nations are growing, developing their systems to seamlessly move in the right direction, we found our on nation, state and organisations in a state of pulling down a structure, even at the beginning, or the end just to discredit the initiator or the team that is in charge.…
Author: Spade Nigeria
From DST Min. Information The Commissioner for Information, Delta state, Chief Patrick Ukah, has expressed concern in the sustainable regulation of the practitioners of the online media. The commissioner, who made this known today when he appeared as a special guest of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) programme tagged ‘Frontline’, said that the online media was prone to so much abuse but expressed satisfaction that the leadership of DOPF was willing to embrace internal control mechanism of its members. While saying that he had so much belief in the capacity of the online media to build the society for…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata Delta State Commissioner for Information, Ogbueshi Patrick Ukah has disclosed that his only regret as Commissioner for Information in the State was his not able to commission the State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat. The honourable Commissioner made the disclosure today, May 15, in Asaba during the second edition of FRONTLINE, the Media Interaction and Participatory Program of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF). Ukah who noted that the NUJ Secretariat can be used to change or add value to the facelift of Asaba, however assured of its readiness any moment from…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, has appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State to declare a state of emergency on Okpanam Road in the Asaba capital territory, revoke the contract and give it to a competent contractor. The NUJ in a statement made available to the press and endorsed by the Chairman and Secretary of the council, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu and Comrade Churchill Oyowe respectively, said that the Okpanam Road, particularly the Okpanam axis had been under construction for over eight year without completion. The statement described the state of Okpanam Road as an embarrassment…
By: Patrick Ochei The Anioma Media Associates, a body of carefully selected media practitioners of Anioma extraction, has on Monday 13th May, 2019, celebrated the Honourable Commissioner of Information, Chief Patrick Ukah for Outstanding Performance in Public Service. The honour was done him in an elaborate forum of senior media personalities in the State, management of the Ministry of Information and friends of Chief Ukah at the Ministry of Information’s conference hall. According to the National Coordinator of the group, Prince David Diai who utilized the eloquent mastery of his use of words and language to effectively deliver the…
As part of activities to commemorate this year Feast Of Barracuda (FoB), the Vito Corsica Deck (Delta North) of The National Association Of Seadogs (NAS Int’l), Pyrates Confraternity, (PC) is organising a public lecture to educate citizens on the challenges, various ways and proper upbringing of the African child. The public lecture with the theme “THE CHALLENGES OF BRINGING UP THE AFRICAN CHILD: The Role Of The Parents, Society And Religion ” will hold on Saturday 11th May, 2019 at Orchid Hotels in DBS Road, Asaba, at 11.00 am prompt. According to the Cap’n of the Vito Corsica Deck, Mr. Oghenekaro…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council has assured of its commitment towards ensuring that government at all levels are held accountable for good governance. The Chairman of the Council, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu made this assertion while playing host to members of an NGO Revive Africa Initiative during a courtesy visit at the NUJ Press Centre in Asaba. According to the chairman, “It is worthy to acknowledge that our youths are beginning to come to terms with the reality of how badly our leadership has hurt the people of this country with their lack of purposeful programmes and…
The Delta State House of Assembly has passed into law the Delta State Warri/Uvwie and environs Special Area Development Agency. The Warri/Uvwie Development Agency Bill which originated from the Executive arm of the State swiftly scaled through today’s plenary session, which was sequel to the presentation of the report of the ad-hoc committee that sat on the Bill. According to the Chairman of the Committee, who double as the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Tim Kome Owhefere (KSC), Member Representing Isoko North Constituency said that the Committee found it worthy to recommend the Development Agency for Delta State in…
Hundreds of farmers from Ugbolu, Ani- Ngene and Illah Camps has stormed the streets of Asaba, the Delta State capital on Tuesday to protest the destruction of crops in their farmlands worth N750 million by Norseworthy Investment Company. The protesters who marched to the State Government House to make their grievances known were seen carrying placards with different inscriptions such as “Stop destroying our farmlands”, ” we have been farming all our lives” etc. According to the farmers who were operating under a farming scheme known as the Reserve Farmers (Ugbolu, Ani- Ngene and Illah Camps), the company has…
The remains of Late Bridget Ogheneovo Orukamayan, the mother of the first lady of Ethiope West local government council Mrs Eseoghene Golley have been laid to rest in her hometown Okurho Ogharefe in Ethiope West Local government area of Delta State. Late Bridget Orukamayan was buried amidst tears from her children, grand children,siblings,in-laws,admirers and members of the Catholic family from Sapele and Okwetolor in Okpe local government. The Officiating priest at the graveside Reverend Father John Iyekoya prayed God to grant her soul eternal rest. As soon as she was lowered,her children,siblings and in-laws performed the dust to dust ritual.…