Archives for November, 2014 - Page 4

Rev. Atawa-Akpodiete awarded Ambassador … Encourages Christians to be active in politics

The Rivers State capital was agog as a respected Man of God and his wife were made Ambassadors in service of Christ.  The event which took place at the Ministry of Justice Conference Hall, in the State Secretariat, was part of the 2014 Church Management Conference, organized by the Church Management Support Ministry (CMSM) in ...

2015: UDUEHI SUBMITS DELTA GUBER NOMINATION FORM … Congratulates Jonathan for declaring for second term

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In the build-up to the 2015 general Elections, a frontrunner for the governorship of Delta State, Dr. (Mrs.) Dame Esther Kelicha Uduehi, filed her Interest/Nomination form at PDP National Secretariat in Abuja. Dr. Uduehi was accompanied by various supporters, party leaders and stakeholders. Addressing Journalists afterwards, she said that this was a culmination of her consultations ...

WHO TAKES OVER FROM THE CURRENT SHELL NIGERIA MD/COUNTRY CHAIR?

Zik Gbemre As the current Country Chair/Managing Director of the Royal Dutch Oil Company based in Nigeria, Mr. Mutiu Sunmonu, bows out of office soonest, the question of who takes over the mantle of leadership becomes very expedient to put into consideration and find answers to. Indeed, Mr. Mutiu Sunmonu won the hearts of many with several ...

Oshiomhole, Anenih, Others grace Olu of Warri Son’s Wedding

IT was gathering of who is who in Nigeria, in particular Edo and Delta states at the weekend, when the daughter of Benin born billionaire, Ivie Uhunoma Okunbor and son of the Olu of Warri, Utieyinoritsetsola Ayonmigbesimi Emiko concluded their traditional wedding ceremony in the ancient city of Benin. Over ten private jets conveying dignitaries from ...

Okorare Kicks Against Decision To Hand Over PDP Structures to Presidency, Governors… Describes decision as undemocratic, avenue for corruption

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Tejiri Ebikeme A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, Chief Dave Okorare has kicked against the decision of the Party to hand over  structures of PDP to the Presidency and the Governors. While picking holes in the decision of the party to hand over the structures of PDP to Governors which empowers them ...

PHOTO NEWS: Swearing-in Ceremony of Omolubi as Delta State Commissioner

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Swearing-in Ceremony of Mr. Omolubi Newumi as one of the Commissioners in the State Excutive Council during the swearing-in and Inauguration of commissioners, Local Government Service Commission and the State Universal Basic Education Board in Asaba Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan (m), Mr. Omolubi Newumi (r) and others in a group photograph after the ceremoney From left: Dr. ...

Outgoing Governors and the Ubiquitous Desire for the Senate Seat

By Alex O. Atavware Akpodiete With the primaries of the major political parties around the corner, there continues to be serious trading and speculations about who will get automatic tickets and who may not. The current political climate is saturated with out-going governors who want to become Senators. So, far it is only a handful of governors ...

PDP’s Congress: A sham, PDP will lose us and Rivers State – Princewill

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By Faustinus Nwaorgu Prince Tonye Princewill has decided to make public his personal perception of what he called ‘the weak attempt’ at a Ward Congress held by the Wike led Rivers State PDP exco. Prince Tonye Princewill In a statement signed by Wabiye Idoniboye-Obu Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity to Prince Tonye Princewill, resounded Princewill’s commitment ...

2015 Poll: Isoko leaders promise to work for Olejeme’s success

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By Fidel Njamanze Solidarity for Delta State governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Ngozi Olejeme has come from prominent Isoko leaders, just as she promised to make Delta State the best in the country by putting in place good systems that will make for efficiency. Dr Mrs Ngozi Olejeme At a ...

2015: RIVERS APC STRATEGISES WITH NON INDIGENES ON HOW TO SAVE THE STATE FROM THE EVIL PLOT OF PDP

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By Our Correspondent The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has moved swiftly to foil the plan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to impose an unpopular candidate on the State – a development which APC says must not be allowed to happen as it would spell doom for the State. GOVERNOR ...

Delta men are afraid of me, says Olejeme

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By Njamanze Fidel Governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Ngozi Olejeme has said that Delta men were afraid of her, stressing that she would focus on education, agriculture, health and building of infrastructure. Dr. Ngozi Olejeme “I will create more jobs, ensure budget surplus, provide a transparent and interactive government, promote ...

Avoid Pitfalls Associated With Oil, Gas Industry – CEPEJ Coordinator Tells Ghana Govt

The Government of Ghana has been implored to avoid the pitfalls associated with the oil and gas industry. Speaking today at the Koffi International Peacekeeping Training Center, Accra, Ghana, at the opening ceremony of the Peace and Environment Conference, coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), Comrade Sheriff B. Mulade, said discovery of large ...

Mechanic, 26, jailed for life for raping housewife, 48

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By Our Correspondent A Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba has sentenced a 26 year-old Motor Mechanic, Ekene Ndupue to life imprisonment with hard labour for raping a housewife in the bush. The court gave the verdict on recently after the accused who was standing trial on a one count charge of rape before the court ...

Nigeria Power Sector Filled With Sick, Dying Incapacitated Workers- Prof. Nebo

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The Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, the abysmal performance of the power sector is due to its large number of incapacitated workers. Speaking in Abuja during the commencement of the training of 7,400 craftsmen, linesmen and electricity artisans under the National Power Sector Apprentice Scheme, Prof. Nebo said when he assumed duty as the Power ...