Ahead of the governorship election in Edo State, a coalition of youth organisations under the aegis of Edo Youth Arise Initiative (EDYAI) has tasked the Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo to stop the “regime of lies and propaganda.” The group argued that the opposition’s resort to peddling lies and propaganda was apparently because it doesn’t have anything to campaign with and that was unacceptable. The youth group in a statement by its National Coordinator, Jerome Omonogbe Tadefua, on Tuesday in Benin City, expressed disappointment that the APC and Okpebholo…
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Dr. Patrick Ighomrore (JP), PHF, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Community Development, has expressed profound gratitude to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his unwavering dedication to infrastructure advancement in the region. In an interview, the Senior Special Assistant commended the Governor’s leadership style, as he highlighted the ongoing road expansion project, and flyover at PTI and DSC Roundabout, being handled by Julius Berger Plc. He stated that under Governor Oborevwori’s visionary stewardship, the government has placed a premium on enhancing critical infrastructure to uplift the quality of life for its residents. “The commencement of extensive…
The Arewa Journalists’ Forum (AJF) honoured Senator Seriake Dickson in Abuja for his sterling contributions to democracy, good governance, and service to humanity. AJF, while bestowing the award on the Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial district, said he was singled out for the honour due to Senator Dickson’s sincere contributions on national issues, adding, the honour was done to spur him to promote sustainable democracy, good governance, nation building. The group led by its national President, Hassan Galadima, also expressed joy at Dickson’s acceptance of becoming one of their patrons as a dream come true, as they see in him…
Engr. Fidel Onwordi, Politician and humanist. Warm Birthday Wishes and Gratitude for who you are and what you have done so far. I am a living testimony to the kind of person whom God has made you to be. On this special day, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt wishes to you.Your presence in your constituents lives is a source of immense joy and inspiration. As a leader, you embody Kindness, Care, and Generosity in every aspect of your being. Your unwavering support and guidance have made a profound impact on all your constituents, followers and…
A Political stalwart cum entrepreneur in Delta State,Sir Itiako Constantine Ikpopko popularly called Malik,has been appointed Director General of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria,ALGON. The appointment of Sir Ikpopko followed his nomination by the National President of ALGON, Hon. Aminu Mu’azu Maifata, ratified at the 47th National Executive Council meeting of the association held in Abuja. Ikpopko was former two-term Chairman of Isoko South Local Government, Chairman,Delta ALGON,Deputy National President of ALGON and Chief of Staff to the immediate past National President of ALGON,, Kolade David Alabi. He brings to the ALGON stable,a decade of remarkable experience, practical…
By:Douglas Ogbankwa Esq. @douglasogbankwa@gmail.com The House of Assembly of a State or the National Assembly in Nigeria is a Creation of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended).We shall be however be using the House of Assembly as a case study. Section 90 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended), States thus: *There shall be a House of Assembly for each of the States of the Federation* In the same vein, the composition of the House of Assembly is also a Creation of the Constitution. Section 91 of the Constitution of…
I’m not surprised reading in the media that two weeks after Delta state Governor Sheriff Oborevwori inaugurated a Management Committee to cater for residents who survived the Nigerian Army vengeful invasion and destruction of Okuama in Ughelli South LGA over killing of 17 soldiers, the camp is yet to take off. From the pictures flagged in the papers and the explanation of the Chairman of the Committee, Abraham Ogbodo, it is obvious that Governor Oborevwori was more interested in the media show of promoting his false concern over the plight of Okuama people. The governor, jumping faster than his legs,…
By George Etakibuebu It provokes angry and hilarious laughter at the same time seeing the Labour Party (LP) exhibiting double standard in the Edo State governorship election. For the record, the fortunes of the Labour Party only changed dramatically after a long time in limbo in May 2022. It was never that much in the consciousness of Nigerians. However, it transformed into a formidable party that rode the nation’s political waves with zest and almost caused a historical upset in a matter of months. Achieving that unprecedented feat was courtesy of a nationwide sentiment anchored on Justice, Equity and Fairness.…
Executive Assistant on Communications to Delta State Governor, and Head of Delta State Orientation Bureau, Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s passion for Okuama community is legendary, and would continue to do the needful until normal life and economic activities is fully restored. He gave the assurance on Friday night while speaking as a guest of Plus TV Africa political platform via DSTV Channel 408, saying that the Okuama incident ought not to have reared its ugly head in the first place, because the lingering crisis between Okuama and Okoloba communities was resolved by the State Government…
By Pat Gbemudu Through the Indigent Enrollee Adoption Initiative (IEAI) program, an initiative of Olorogun Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, the Director General (D-G) of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), which aims to ensure that every resident especially the indigents, regardless of their socio-economic status, has access to quality healthcare, a total of 240 beneficiaries of the Women Wing of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) have been enrolled under the State Health Scheme. The flag-off ceremony of the registration for health insurance coverage was held today, at the Cultural Center, Okere-Warri. And the subscription totally N1.8m for the 240 women…