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…
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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…
The Delta State Ministry of Health has called for collaborations among government agencies and other bodies for the effective utilization of the reactivated State Emergency Ambulance Service in the state. The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Minnie Oseji made this known yesterday when she paid an advocacy visit to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Mr Edwin Abraka in his office in Asaba on the workings of the reactivated State Emergency Ambulance Service. According to her, ‘The scheme targets emergencies such as road accident cases and especially pregnant women being transferred from primary health care centres to general hospital…
Osinbajo spoke on Saturday at the University of Ibadan: “Some of those clamouring for restructuring were those who opposed our efforts on restructuring years back when they were in government.” “Let me explain my position clearly. I am not just an advocate of restructuring, there is no other government in Nigeria that has actively pursued restructuring such as we did when I was Attorney General in Lagos State.” “People talking about restructuring, if you ask them what they meant by restructuring? They won’t even know what it means and that is the problem we have to face.” “We started with…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Buhari-led administration inherited a debt of $63 billion and has only borrowed $10 billion since it took office in 2015. He made the disclosure in Ibadan on Saturday during the 9th Public Lecture of Sigma Club at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. NAN reports that Osinbajo delivered a lecture entitled ‘Developing the Nation Through Youth Empowerment’. “In 2010, our debt was $35 billion, $41 billion in 2011, $48 billion in 2012, $64 billion in 2013, $67.7 billion in 2014, $63.8 billion in 2015, $57.8 billion in 2016, $70 billion in 2017 and…
*NANS Commends Delta NUJ, Passes Vote of Confidence on Comrade Ikeogwu-Led Executives The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council on Thursday, October 25, 2018 received a confidence vote and an unparralled commendation from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Committee, Delta State Axis. This commendation according to NANS, is in recognition of the non-compromised reporting and balanced journalism being practiced by Journalists in the State which they said have been fostered by the distinguished leadership of the NUJ council in the State. Receiving the Certificate of Commendation during a courtesy visit by the Delta State…
… As Enugu Rangers Lift Trophy DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, his Enugu State counterpart, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Pinnick Amaju, coach of the Super Eagles, Genor Rohr were among dignitaries who watched the finals of the 2018 edition of Aiteo Cup finals between Enugu Rangers FC of Enugu and Kano Pillars FC of Kano. Enugu Rangers defeated Kano Pillars in a penalty shootout after 90 minutes of play that ended 3-3 at the 22, 000 capacity Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. The stadium was filled to capacity by football lovers who were mainly…