Archives for January, 2014

IMAGES FROM THE BURIAL CEREMONY OF LATE PASTOR JACOB WILLIAM AKPOBIRE IN ENWHE, ISOKO SOUTH, DELTA STATE ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2014

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(From Left) Maj. Gen Tobiah Minimah, New Chief of Army Staff and Mr. Gary Akpobire                     Maj. Gen Tobiah Minimah, Chief of Army Staff and Hon. Timi Alaibe                   (From left) Sen. Ifeayi Okowa, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Akpobire and friends Mr. Gary Akpobire and Hon. Timi Alaibe                                                                                                  

2015: MACAULAY, GOT IT WRONG

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By Uwabor Ukadike The intrigues of the 2015 gubernatorial election in Delta state have started with the usual claims of politicians assuming larger than life image. It is even more worrisome that those who ought to know the political intricacies in the state are already fanning the embers of tribal sentiments. Delta State SSG Comrade Ovuozourie ...

2015: NO SMOOTH SAIL FOR UDUAGHAN – OKORODUDU

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By Our Correspondent Director of Operations, Organizing for Delta (OFD), Comrade Tunde Okorodudu, today made it clear that governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State will not have a smooth sail to the senate in the February 14, 2015 National Assembly Election. PRINCE YEMI EMIKO Governor Uduaghan had on Thursday, January 9, 2015 tactically ‘declared’ his intention to ...

Sea Pirates Attack Agip Tugboat, Capture Engineer, Captain

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Jesse Ese, Yenagoa Sea pirates operating along the waterways of the Niger Delta have attacked a tugboat belonging to the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) last Saturday. Mohammed-Abubakar The miscreants which were about seven in number, were said to have kidnapped an engineer and a captain of the vessel during the attack. According to security source, 'took them ...

Bayelsa Education Commissioner receives Award of Excellence

 Jesse Ese, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Commissioner of Education, Hon. Salo Adikumo, has been honoured with an award of excellence for his developmental in the education sector. Giving reasons for the award last Saturday in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Contractors Association stated that the commissioner has created and maintained a mutual and good working relationship with Governor ...

IYC resolves crisis, pledge support for Jonathan in 2015 polls

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Jesse Ese, Yenagoa The crisis which was hitting the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) after the election which was held last year has been resolved as the factional groups agreed to unite in order to actualise President Goodluck Jonathan's ambition in 2015. Engr. Eradiri Udengs, IYC President While briefing newsmen about their desire to resolve the issues surrounding ...

Glory FM holds thanksgiving day ***** presents awards to staff

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Jesse Ese, Yenagoa Lawson E. Hayford JP As part of efforts by the new General Manager of the Bayelsa State Broadcasting Corporation (Glory FM), Lawson E. Hayford JP, to transform the station for better services, the corporation has held a thanksgiving programme to appreciate God for being faithful to them. The one day programme which was held ...

UPCOMING EVENTS

 Pastor Akpobire For Burial Friday, January 31 In Enhwe Pastor Akpobire For Burial Friday, January 31 In Enhwe. ALL is now set for the burial of Pastor Jacob Akpobire in Enhwe on Friday, January 31st, 2014. According to the burial arrangement, on Thursday 30th January 2014 - Service of Songs at Pastor Jacob Akpobire's Compound, Enhwe, beginning at ...

2015: GREEN WHITE GREEN VANGUARD ENDORSES JONATHAN FOR RE-ELECTION … Urges Politicians To Shun Political Rascality

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By Our Correspondents IMPRESSED by the remarkable achievements of President Goodluck Jonathan, a social-economic and political advocacy group based in Lagos, The Green White Green Vanguard has endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan for re-election in 2015. President Goodluck Jonathan The endorsement of President Jonathan was contained in a Press Statement signed by the group President, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, ...

Igbakpa Says Govt. will deliver on its 3 point agenda

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Francis Sadhere Delta State Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Benson Igbakpa has reiterated the state’s government resolve to carry out its 3 point agenda of peace and security, human Capital Development and infrastructural Development to a logical end. Hon. Igbakpa giving his keynote address during the Oghara Elite Forum End of Year Get together and Presentation of ...

Abigborodo Road Project To Be Completed Before End Of 2014 – Uduaghan

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Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State, today, has  promised to complete the eleven point five kilometer road from Sapele to Abigborodo before the end of this year. Governor Uduaghan who was in Abigborodo his home town to inspect the road project and other projects ongoing in the community also directed the release of boats to assist ...

BEDC to investigate alleged fraudulent activities by staff

Francis Sadhere The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has resolved to set up a serious investigation panel to look into the allege fraudulent activities of its workers in connivance with some people in Delta Steel Company Estate, Delta State. The fraud was discovered at a town hall meeting BEDC held with residents of the estate to find solution to ...

Delta Revenue Board Seals Up 3 Coys for Tax Evasion

Francis Sadhere The Delta State Board of Internal Revenue (DBIR) has sealed up the premises of three defaulting companies who owed the state government over seven hundred million naira. The three affected companies were Bruz Otus Nigeria Limited, Ken Sampson Limited and Legacy Suit and Hotel all located in Uvwie Local Government Area of the State. Bruz Otus ...

Alleged Missing $6m Ugborodo Fund: Fund not missing – Uduaghan

Francis Sadhere In a swift reaction to the alleged missing $6 million sent by Chevron Nigeria Limited as contribution towards the development of the Ugborodo new town project in Delta State, Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has described the allegation as baseless and false. Speaking to journalists today at Government House Annex, Warri, the Governor challenged the Itsekiri Leader, ...

2015: BATTLE FOR SOUL OF DELTA SOUTH * Why Uduaghan May Have A Smooth Sail To Senate * Governor Uduaghan, Not A Senatorial Material – Biukeme * Delta South Senatorial Election ’ll Be Litmus Test – Emiko

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Tejiri Ebikeme/Francis Sadhere In Nigeria, the senate has become a retirement ground for ex-governors and so when Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State tactically ‘declared’ his intention on Thursday, January 9, 2014 to represent Delta South Senatorial District at the National Assembly in 2015, it never came to the people as a surprise. Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan ...
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