Archives for February, 2014
SEPLAT Gives Free Eye Care Services to Over 2,000 blind, Virtually Impaired Persons In Edo, Delta
Francis Sadhere
SEPLAT Petroleum Development Company Limited, operators of the SEPLAT/NPDC Joint Venture has provided free eye care services to over 2,000 blind and virtually impaired members across 42 communities in Edo and Delta States.
The 2014 edition of the Eye Can See Programme which was held at Okpe Hall, Sapele, was the third edition of SEPLAT’s ...
Catholic Diocese of Warri Unveils Golden Jubilee Programme, Hosts Nuncio of Pope
Francis Sadhere
The Catholic Diocese of Warri has unveiled series of programmes lined up to celebrate its 50 years of existence in Warri, just as it has also announced that it will be hosting the Nuncio of the Pope as part of the celebration.
Bishop Oke'Oghene Afareha, Bishop of Warri Diocese
The Bishop of Catholic Diocese, Warri, ...
Our Greatest Asset is Human Resource – Uduaghan
Francis Sadhere
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has said that the state’s greatest asset was not oil but human resource, urging the people to harness these great potentials.
The Governor stated this during the official commissioning of the newly renovated Ikegbunwa Primary School and two others, all in Warri South Local Government Area of the state.
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Uduaghan bans social acitivities in public schools
Francis Sadhere
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has banned the use of public school grounds for social activities.
Besides, the governor warned all those using government school fields for burial ceremony and marriages, among other social events to desist forthwith, stressing that anyone found guilty will be made to face the full wrath of the law.
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Delta Police gun down one armed robber, recovers 2 riffle, other items
Francis Sadhere
The police in B’Division Command, Warri, has gunned down one armed robber, just as two other gang members escaped in a gun duel that lasted for several minutes along Giwamu Junction, Warri, Delta State.
the remains of the suspected armed robber
According to the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, CSP Garaje Gado who spoke to our ...
PRINCIPAL HARPS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SPORTS
Christopher Odamah, Oyede
The Principal of Good Shepherd Catholic Boys’ School, Oyede, Rev. Fr. Andrew Orogun has said that sport as an activity unites more than anything else; pointing out that the place of sports in the lives of humans cannot be over-emphasized.
He stated this recently at the sport arena in Oyede, Isoko South Local Government ...
PDP is Only Political Party in Delta -Griftson
Francis Sadhere
Aspirant for Warri South Constituency I into the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Griftson T. Omatsuli has said that PDP was the only political party in Delta State, adding that other political parties were just wasting their time.
Hon. Griftson T. Omatsuli
In an interview with our correspondent in Warri, the former Secretary, Local ...
OGSOBA WARRI HOLDS END OF YEAR PARTY MARCH 1
Nyerhovwo Oghenetejiri
Come Saturday, March 1, 2014 members of Okotie Eboh Grammar School,
Sapele Old Boys Association (OGSOBA) would roll out drums to celebrate
their 2013 end of year party with their wives, loved ones, friends as
well as well wishers.
According to a statement signed by Mr. Sam Okporu, Chairman, Planning
Committee and Mr. Wilson Atumah, Public Relations Officer and ...
Police honours eleven slain officers in Bayelsa
Jesse Ese, Yenagoa
The Bayelsa State Police Command has, on Thursday, organised service of songs in honour of the eleven slain police officers which were killed in April 2013.
Those who were killed in the tragic incident are: Inspector Manna Taru, PC Emmanuel Uyekpegha, Inspector Joseph Ofozoni, Sergeant Timothy Osemele, Sergeant Monday Onwubuya, Sergeant Jack Adekeye, PC ...
Jonathan will win in 2015 with or without IYC – Comrade Badagry
Jesse Ese, Yenagoa
Following the meeting of some 10 aggrieved members of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) with Engr. Eradiri Udengs, IYC President, to unite and work towards the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015, one of the candidates who aimed for the position of Financial
Secretary from Bayelsa Central Zone but was denied entrance into ...
BYHA says no PDP member has defected
Jesse Ese, Yenagoa
The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has revealed that no member has defected from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to any other party in the state.
This was made known by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, and also member representing Nembe Constituency 3, Hon. Obiene Inibioyo, on Friday while discussing with ...
LATIMORE QUITS HON. EMEYESE POLITICAL CAMP
The Special Assistant to Hon Akpodiogaga Emeyse and Secretary of Akpodiogaga Sunny Emeyese Foundation (ASEF), Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe has resigned his multiple appointments which he attributed to disagreements over proposed modified terms of service and political affiliation. He was also the Chief Coordinator of the Lagos Branch of Solid Foundation Political Network (SFPN).
Dr ...
Police re-opens NUJ secretariat
Jesse Ese, Yenagoa
The Bayelsa State Police Command has reopened the Secretariat of the Bayelsa Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) which was closed as a result of the violence that almost sprang up during the council's meeting last week.
It was gathered that one Mr. Easterday, a publisher of one of the local indigenous ...
Union Denies Involvement in Killing of Tricycle Rider in Warri
Francis Sadhere
The President of the Delta State Commercial Motorcycle and Tricycle Union of Nigeria (DSCMTUN) Chief Goddey Obi Nzete, has denied reports in one of the national dailies alleging that its members were involved in the killing of one tricycle rider in Warri, just as he called on members of the union to remain focused ...
BAYELSA ASSEMBLY MAKES CASE FOR HOST COMMUNITIES IN ONGOING DIVESTMENT
Felix Jeremiah, Bayelsa
Following the ongoing moves by international oil companies to divest some of their onshore interests, the Bayelsa State House of Assembly has advocated that the interests of the State Government, its agencies and communities where oil and gas assets are explored should be protected in the divestment process.
After a careful deliberation of a ...