The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has expressed worry over insecurity challenges in the country and their implications for the 2019 general elections. The group which made reference to the kidnap and murder of Major Gen. Idris Alkali (rtd) in Jos, Plateau State; former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh (retd) by gunmen along Abuja/ Keffi road, about 3,500 persons killed by Boko Haram insurgents and about 1,500 others killed as a result of clashes between farmers and herdsmen, said it is “profoundly apprehensive about this widespread state of insecurity. “It appears that Federal government has…
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BY SAM DUVWOD Delta State Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro has described his Mother, Mama Penapena Otuaro as an epitome of hard work, love, humility, a mother who sees education as paramount in the future of every child. Barr. Otuaro, stated this yesterday at his residence in Effurun, while treating his mother to a fête in honour of her 82nd Birthday Anniversary. The state deputy governor in conjuction with his siblings and other family members while falictating with his mother, noted that Mama Penapena Otuaro has proven to be a great teacher whose contagious love for humanity over the years…
By Sam Duvwode Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity, Vito Corsica (Delta North) and Okavango (South Africa) Decks in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) Delta State Directorate, has called on politicians to be gracious in defeat at the forth coming general elections. The call was made at the weekend, when the combined associations held a Citizens’ Summit on Voter Education aimed at sensitizing the public on the need for active participation in the electioneering by all. The campaign, which was carried out under the Pyrates’ ‘Our Votes Count (OVC)’ advocacy platform,…
BY SAM DUVWODE The Governor of Delta State, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa has disclosed that, the inclusion of traditional rulers into the machinery of governance has made them to play pivotal roles as custodian of the traditions, customs, heritage and, indeed, the conscience of the society. Governor Okowa who made the disclosure while presenting Staff of Office to the traditional ruler of Akumazi kingdom, Henry Ezeagwu-Ukpo Jegbefume 1, in Ika North East Local Government Area, pledged government continous partnership with traditional rulers in the enthronement of peace and total development of communities in the state. The governor who was represented…
By Austin Emaduku. Dead today, alive tomorrow, clone today, Fake (Jibril) tomorrow and now chronically ill and suffering from dementia. These are some of the words and characteristics that have been used and are still being used to describe the Nigerian sitting President. With elections fast approaching, the voices chanting and ascribing these attributes to Mr President continues to grow and amongst these are people of high intelligence, whose intelligence I respect. This has greatly cast doubt on my own ability to rationally digest issues. I have therefore embarked on this voyage to seek self redirection and enlightenment. I…
Peoples Democratic Party PDP Candidate for Warri Federal Constituency Seat House of Representatives in the forthcoming general elections in 2019, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi JP has congratulated Christians in Warri Federal Constituency as they join their brothers and sisters to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Chief Ereyitomi JP, while felicitating with Christian faithfuls urged them to continually live in peace, shun tribalism and show love among their neighbours because the reason for the season is Christ birth anniversary which is greeted with giving and exchange of gifts items to people and to less privileges in the society. The Prominent Warri…
The Leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, has concluded plans to engage all the gubernatorial candidates of the various political parties in a live Media Debate. A statement issued in Asaba by the Chairman of the Delta State Council of the NUJ, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu, indicates that the debate will be beamed live on the African Independent Television (AIT) and some other Media outfits in the Country. The aim is to avail Deltans both at home and the diaspora, the opportunity to make informed decision on the candidate to vote as it would also afford…
By Celestine Afokobah The Senior Pastor and Founder of HEIRS OF SALVATION GOSPEL CHURCH, Umuagu Quarters, Asaba, Pastor Ernest Otunkor has counselled Christians and believers to earnestly seek the face of God in all their lives affairs, stating that the Word of God must be daily meditated upon and faithfully applied at all times. He gave this advice during the 2018 Thanksgiving celebration of the church with the THEME: “GOD’S GRACE FOUND ME”. PASTOR OTUNKOR, who is also the General Manager of Tree Crop Unit of the Delta State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the President of…
Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Delta State Chapter Chairperson, Comrade (Mrs) Patricia Gbemudu condemned the high level of insecurity and ritual killings of females in the State, and enjoined the security agencies, professional bodies and members of the public to curb the menace. Comrade Gbemudu made the condemnation at the conclusion of the 2018 NAWOJ week with the theme “Media Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Female Reporters; a Career Plan” in Asaba. While calling on Deltans to join hands with relevant authorities in building a virile society, the Delta NAWOJ leader enumerated some of the achievements of the present executive, mostly…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The National Orientation Agency (NOA) Delta State Directorate Director, Mr. John Emah has called for the public enlightenment of the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act and Open Government Partnership (OGP) principles. Mr. Emah made the call when given his keynote address at the National Orientation Agency (NOA) One Day sensitization campaign to promote transparency and accountability in governance using the provisions of Freedom of Information (FoI) Act 2011 and Open Government Partnership (OGP) principles, held on Tuesday, 18th December, 2018, in Asaba. The NOA Director disclosed that one of the roles of the Agency’s was to…