AS Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid-el-Maulud, to mark the birth of Prophet Mohammed, Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has congratulated all Muslims with a call on them to offer prayers for peaceful conduct of the 2019 general elections. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, in Asaba on Monday, the governor enjoined Nigerians, and Deltans especially Muslims to use the celebration as a period of sober reflection and pray for the peace and unity of the country especially as we are entering an election year. The Governor also advised Muslims to use…
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Multitudes, in need of medical attention including the aged and children, thronged the flag-off of the Hon. Emeka Nwaobi’s Free medical/ surgical Outreach in conjunction with the Anioma Medical Professionals Forum Incorporated with no fewer than 300 patients being attended at once on Friday, 16/11/2018. The event which held at the Onicha-Ugbo Primary Health Care Centre, Onicha-Ugbo was declared open by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state, represented by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mordi Ononye who conducted the first test of the flag-off by taking the blood pressure of the Onicha-Ugbo monarch, His Royal Majesty Agbogidi Victor…
Delta State Governor, Sen Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on Sunday dedicated his New Telegraph 2018 Governor of the Year Award (Human Capital Development and Infrastructure) to the good people of Delta State. Okowa, who was represented at the Awards ceremonies by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon Festus Ovie Agas, and the Commissioner for Information, Ogbueshi Patrick Ukah said the Award was made possible by Deltans who not only gave him the opportunity to serve through a popular pan Deltan mandate some 42 months ago, but have also ensured that there exists an enabling environment for him to perform.…
The Delta State PDP has reacted sharply to the recent Press release issued by Barr. Ogheneluemu Sylvester Imonina, Publicity Secretary, APC, Delta State, titled: MISPLACEMENT OF PRIORITIES BY THE GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE, describing the statement as uncharitable, uninformed, unpatriotic and sadly unnecessary and diversionary, especially at this time when Nigerians are celebrating the joyful accomplishment of our Super Eagles for qualifying to participate in the 2019 African Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroun. The reaction was contained in a prompt rejoinder issued by the Delta PDP Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza, who further likened the APC statement as…
The Delta State PDP has called on all qualified candidates representing the party in the various elective positions for the 2019 general elections, to embrace issues-based campaigns, promote the ideals of the PDP and eschew violence and other acts that are likely to heat up the polity or cast the reputation of the party in a negative light. This appeal is contained in a Press Statement issued and signed by the Delta State PDP Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza, in view of the official commencement of campaigns by all qualified candidates and registered political parties for the elections, which…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Delta State Council, held its monthly congress today, Thursday, November 15, 2018. The congress which was attended by members from across the state deliberated on diverse issues affecting the union and its members, Delta State and the federal government. At the end, the following resolutions were reached: 1. The union called on the fededal and the state governments to take urgent steps to fix the deplorable Agbarho Bridge on the Warri end of the East-West Road, which has already claimed several lives. Specifically, the union demanded the reconstruction of rails on the bridge to avert…
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) in Delta state has said it is ready to partner with well-meaning organizations and institutions of government for the launch of the NaijaVotes: Make it count,” campaign. Coordinator of the group in Delta state, Austine Okorodudu, stated this when he led other members on a courtesy call to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Asaba, the Delta state capital. Okorodudu said the Naija Votes campaign which runs on the hashtag: #9jaVotes2019, is aimed at promoting voting with integrity, encourage truth and accuracy in information-sharing, boost voter participation, speak out against hate speech and…
The super eagles of Nigeria would get a whooping 25 thousand dollars from the Delta state government for each goals scored in Saturday’s Nations Cup Qualifier against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Johannesburg . Gov Ifeanyi OKOWA made the decleration while addressing the players and the coaching crew shortly after their evening training session on Tuesday at the Stephen Keshi stadium Asaba. The second training session of the super eagles for Tuesday closed to the general public was watched by gov Ifeanyi OKOWA,NFF President Amaju Pinnick and a few top government functionaries . The team focused on general…
The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF), a certified Corporate organization held its annual convention with the theme: The Role of Online Media In 2019 Election: Managing Fake News on Wednesday 7th November 2018 at Asaba, Delta State. At the convention, the lead speaker, Prof. Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika tackled the topic in her lecture paper which was discussed and solutions proffered to how fake news can be curbed by a high profile constituted panelists. The two-days convention also featured a workshop training on Business Management and Customer Care, and Online Optimization for Online Media Practitioners, from a highly rated business coach and…
Fallout Of Ogunu, Ugbuwangue Clash: Tidi Issues Fresh Warning Against Collection Of ‘Deve The Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Dr. Michael Tidi has warned against collection of ‘deve’ in Warri, saying anyone caught in the act will be arrested and prosecuted, to serve as deterrent to others. The renewed warning came on the heels of the recent bloody clash between youths of Ogunu and Ugbuwangue communities over perceived right to collect ‘deve’ despite a law recently signed by the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, abrogating such unauthorized collection in any part of the state. The Warri South…