By Ejime Udueme…. One of the bane to Nigeria’s underdevelopment can be attributed to the epileptic power situation in the country, despite billions of dollars spent by successive federal governments to improve power supply to no avail. The incessant collapse of the national grid has further worsened the situation as Nigerians pay for darkness rather than steady electricity. To solve this epileptic power challenge, many Nigerians and homes have switched to the use of solar power for their electricity needs despite the hike in installing solar power. Solar power in clear terms is the conversion of sunlight into electricity. This…
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As Delta state comes to grief with the transition of former Deputy Governor, Professor Amos Utuama,(SAN),the Senator representing Delta North at the National Assembly,Prince Ned Munir Nwoko has described the exit as a monumental loss to Deltans. In a tribute to Utuama who died at 77, Senator Nwoko said he was selfless in the service of the state as Deputy governor under the administration of Dr.Emmanuel Uduaghan between 2007-2015. He stated that the late Professor Utuama as a legal luminary, outstanding academic and proficient administrator, helped in stabilizing Delta on the path of peace,social cohesion and sustainable development “Delta lost…
The need for youths in the State to be properly involved in the creative arts industry was the cross of the message at the Delta International Theatre, Arts and Crafts Festival DITAFEST 2024 held at the Maryam Babangida Leisure Park Asaba. The Member representing Oshimili South, Hon Bridget Anyafulu stated this while declaring the event open. Hon Anyafulu congratulated the State Government for its indulgence in tourism noting that creative arts foster unity and economic development in a State as it creates wealth and provides jobs to the people. She called for more collaboration between the government and youths to…
By Austin AKANIGHA The Director General of the Delta State Sports Commission, Mr. Festus Ohwojero has bagged Secretaries of Sports Association (SOSA) Special Award of Excellence, for his creditable influence in Sports development in the State. The Sports Secretaries is the arm of the Sports Commission that caters for the welfare of the athletes and officials. The award was presented by the Chairman of the Association, Mr.Emmanuel Siantebe to Mr. Festus Ohwojero, when the group paid a solidarity visit to his office on Friday, 1st November, 2024 in Asaba. It was witnessed by stakeholders in the State’s Sports Commission, leaders…
By Donaldson Ogbebor A recent must watch Arise News TV segment featuring Nigerian human rights lawyer, Martin Obono, brought to light the deeply troubling state of Nigeria’s democratic process. Obono, Executive Director of the TAP Initiative for Citizens Development, shared findings from his organisation’s investigation into apparent electoral fraud in the recent Edo State gubernatorial election, exposing a system plagued by irregularities and institutionalised malpractice. This shocking exposé should serve as a clarion call to action for Nigerian citizens and international stakeholders alike, and highlights the urgent need for an overhaul of the country’s electoral framework to safeguard democratic integrity.…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE A Channels Television anchor, Seun Okinbaloye, has thumbed up for Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North in the national assembly. Okinbaloye, reputed for his critical stance against interviewees, commended Senator Nwoko over the number of bills and motions he has moved within the one year and four months he has been at the national assembly. Specifically, Okinbaloye told Senator Nwoko that he has a long list of bills and motions he has moved within the short period he has been in the senate. According to him: “Some of the motions and bills you have moved on the…
The Nigerian Senate witnessed a robust debate led by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko of Delta North, as he passionately argued for the passage of a bill seeking the upgrade of the Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba to the Federal University of Technology, Asaba during plenary session on Thursday, October 31. Leading the debate, Senator Ned Nwoko asserted, “Nigeria’s growth and development in the 21st century hinge upon our ability to cultivate innovation, advance technology, and generate new knowledge. “Our institutions of higher learning are crucial in shaping our future, especially through the production of cutting-edge research and development in…
By Fred Odu The 2023 general elections in Nigeria may have come and gone but the echoes are still reverberating 20 months even after swearing in of winners and governance has taken root across the nation. In Delta state, the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will not forget in a hurry the hot battle it fought how it lost two senatorial districts and narrowly won the third. Ede Dafinone of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won in Delta Central, while Joel Onowakpor-Thomas, also of the APC, won in Delta South. In Delta North, Barrister Kennedy Kanma of the Labour Party…
The people of Ezi Community in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State have lamented absence of health facilities in the area. They appealed to OMIWA Foundation, an international non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the healthcare gap in remote Nigerian villages to continue to provide healthcare to the community. OMIWA Foundation has been providing free-medical services to communities in Delta State for years now. The community spoke last week in Ezi Town Hall through various beneficiaries, during a free-medical outreach organized by OMIWA Foundation, where a total of 273 patients were treated of various diseases. This newspaper gathered that…
The Nigeria Senate Committee on Sports Development, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, has launched a national sports and economic empowerment programme aimed at youth engagement and de-radicalization. The programme, titled “Nigerian Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalization Programme (NIYEEDEP),” was officially flagged off at the Senate building, National Assembly on Wednesday. Presiding over the event, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports Development, emphasized the programme’s focus on discovering young Nigerian talents. “The essence of this competition is to try and discover young talents. There are many young talents out there in…