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…
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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…
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has described the newly installed Ebenanawei of Tuomo Kingdom, Hon. Justice Francis Fedode Tabai as a high calibre personality that has a lot to offer the Kingdom, the Ijaw nation, Delta State and Nigeria in general. Governor Okowa, stated this while presenting Staff of Office to Hon. Justice Francis Tabai, , Pere Esuku 1, the Ebenanawei of Tuomo Kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area. The governor who was represented by the Delta State Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, noted that, the institution of the Ebenanawei has great significance for the people of Tuomo Kingdom and as such…
Okowa Calls For Review Of Law Establishing TETFUND … Attends Convocation Ceremony Of Western Delta Universit DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has called for review of law establishing TETFUND to cater for both private and public institutions of higher learning. The governor made the call today at the combined convocation ceremony of Western Delta University, Oghara, Ethiope West local government area of Delta State. According to Governor Okowa, “the law setting up TETFUND should be looked into because, it is right for TETFUND to assist the private Universities. Whether private or public, they are training our children.” He…
Why I killed, slept with my mother’s corps An-18 year old boy, Samuel Akpobome Emobor, has confessed that he killed his mother and slept with her corpse for the purpose of money ritual. Samuel who hails from Oghara in Delta State committed the act at their rented apartment in Ologbo community in Ikpoba-Okha local government area. Speaking to newsmen when he was paraded at the Edo State Police Command, Samuel said he was pushed to commit the act by a ritualist who sells drugs in the community. According to him, “I wanted to use my mother for ritual. I am…
In line with global practices, the Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has set machinery in motion to organize live debate for gubernatorial candidates of political parties participating in the forthcoming 2019 general elections in the state. The decision to organise the debate is in exercise of it’s constitional role as watchdog of the society and agenda setting role by giving vent to every marketable idea before the electorate. It is a forum for candidates to prove they have superior ideas to offer the electorates. It will also provide an opportunity for them to convince the…
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) On Wednesday, 31st October, 2018 in Calabar the capital of Cross River State inducted 95 persons into its fold as members. The new members were drawn from across the states in the country, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Addressing the new members shortly before their induction, the President and Chairman of Council of the NIPR, Mallam Mukhtar Sirajo, called on the newly inducted to continue to enrich themselves through the Mandatory Continuous Professional Development (MCPD) training. According to him, “The imperative of the Mandatory Continuous Professional Development (MCPD) training cannot be over…