Tension As Ijaw Oil And Gas Producing Communities Protest Alleged Marginalisation In 2016 DESOPADEC Budget

Posted by on Thursday, 22 September 2016 in News         945 Reads
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By Our Correspondent There was palpable tension in Warri, Delta State yesterday as aggrieved Ijaw Oil and Gas producing communities protest against alleged gross marginalisation in this year's budget of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) recently passed by the State House of Assembly. The protesters, in a statement made available to newsmen in  Warri, Delta State ...

World Peace Day: Stakeholders Call For Sustainable Development

Posted by on Thursday, 22 September 2016 in News         962 Reads
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By Our Correspondent Stakeholders have called for Sustainable Development in order to achieve global peace. According to a University don, Prof Benjamin Okaba, to achieve lasting peace, sustainable development goal is not only critical but also integral to the building blocks especially in the present dispensation. Prof Benjamin Okaba. Prof.Okaba of Delta State University, Abraka held this ...

Tai Results: PDP huffing and puffing empty air – APC

Posted by on Thursday, 22 September 2016 in News         990 Reads
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By Nwaorgu Faustinus The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, said the party’s attention has been drawn to the relentless noise on radio, television and in the newspapers by the Rivers State Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, through its State Chairman, Felix Obuah and the Publicity Secretary, Samuel Nwanosike attempting to foul the air over ...

THE BENEFITS OF CRITICISM

Posted by on Thursday, 22 September 2016 in Opinion         2020 Reads
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By Udoka Emmanuel Chika-dibie Looking for seeds of truth in criticism encourages humility. It’s not easy to take an honest look at yourself and your weaknesses, but you can only grow if you’re willing to try. Learning from criticism allows you to improve. Almost every critique gives you a tool to more effectively create the tomorrow you ...

ASUP President Advises Lecturers To Observe Ethics of Profession

Posted by on Thursday, 22 September 2016 in Education         1866 Reads
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By: Ovedhe Jerry The National President of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Comr. Dutse Yusuf Usman, has advised lecturers in polytechnic, monotechnics and colleges of education to observe the ethics of the profession and concentrate on their jobs. Comr. Dutse Yusuf Usman, gave this advise during the opening ceremony of the National Executive Council meeting of ASUP held at the ...

Activist calls on NASS to halt screening of Delta State NDDC nominee, Engr. Ajenakevwe

Posted by on Wednesday, 21 September 2016 in News         1281 Reads
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By Francis Sadhere Activist and lawyer, Barrister Robinson Ariyo has called on the Nigerian Senate to halt the screening of the Delta State candidate nominated for the position of Executive Director, Projects (EDP) in the board of Niger Delta Development Commission, Engr. Samuel Adjogbe Ajenakevwe, saying his nomination is against the principle of Federal character. Engr. Samuel Adjogbe ...

Delta State Government recognizes Herbal Medicine

Posted by on Tuesday, 20 September 2016 in News         1720 Reads
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By Our Correspondent The Delta State government gave it's nod to herbal medicine recently at the first Ughelli Scientific Herbal Exhibition which kicked-off at Ughelli Kingdom Hall, Ughelli, Delta State. While addressing the exhibitors and participants at the official opening, the Executive Secretary of the Delta State. Traditional Medicine Board, Asaba, Mr. Ohwofasa Fidelis said that the Delta State government recognize ...

Kanu’s detention: Activists back IPOB Protest on Friday

Posted by on Tuesday, 20 September 2016 in News         901 Reads
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…say, Kanu’s detention is illegal By Our Correspondent A group of human rights activists under the aegis of Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has thrown its weight behind the open protest slated for Friday this week by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) against the continued detention of their leader, Comrade Nnamdi Kanu, by the Federal Government under President Muhamamdu Buhari’s watch, ...

Delta APC Falls Apart As Members Split

Posted by on Tuesday, 20 September 2016 in News         945 Reads
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...Elders, Leaders Sack Exco ...Only National Can Dissolve Exco - Emerhor ...I remain the chairman of Delta APC - Erue ...Matter is still in court - Latimore By Our Correspondent Factional elders and leaders of the Delta State All Progressives Congress (APC) recently sacked the party executive and  have set up a caretaker committee to pilot the affairs of the party until a substantive executive is put in place by the national leaders of the party. APC Olorogun O'tega ...

How Army Killed My Father Unjustly – Tompolo

Posted by on Tuesday, 20 September 2016 in Interview         3357 Reads
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By Our Correspondent Embattled ex militant leader in Niger Delta Region, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, (Tompolo) has accused the Nigerian Army of killing his 84 years old father, Chief Thomas Ekpemukpolo unjustly.   Tompolo               In an exclusive interview  via electronic mail, Tompolo blamed the Nigerian Army for sending his octogenarian father to early grave, claiming that his father was ...

EDO ELECTION POSTPONEMENT: APC Appeals to Supporters, Citizens to Demonstrate Values

Posted by on Sunday, 18 September 2016 in News         862 Reads
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By Eben Enasco Kingsley, Benin City The leadership of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Edo State Chapter, has appealed to party loyalists and citizens to demonstrate their values following the postponement of the September 10, state governorship election; citing security of lives and properties as major priority over any political aspiration. Reacting yesterday on the upshot of ...
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