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Delta State: DSS urged to probe bribery allegation

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 23 September 2015 in Politics 1262 Reads

The Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Mr. Henry Ebireri on Wednesday urged the Directorate of State Service (DSS) to investigate the alleged attempt to bribe the Election Tribunal judges and identify those behind it. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State In a statement issued in Asaba, Ebireri said “This is ...

Hon. Igbuya mourns Olu of Warri, congratulates Olu-elect

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 23 September 2015 in News 1094 Reads

By Njamanze Fidel The Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Ovwigho Igbuya has described late Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II as a famous traditional ruler who constructed bridges of friendship among Nigerians. Hon. Monday Igbuya, Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly “The late Olu of Warri was an experienced leader and a wise king” ...

Saraki Should Allow the Law To Run Its Full Course – Mulade

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 23 September 2015 in Politics 1110 Reads

...Says There Should Be No Political Interference By Francis Sadhere National Coordinator, Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), Comrade Sheriff Mulade has advised the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki who is currently facing corruption charges in the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), to allow the law to run it's full course. Senator Bukola Saraki, Nigeria's Senate ...

CEPEJ carpets Okowa over ‘out-sized’ cabinet

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 23 September 2015 in News 1316 Reads

A Niger Delta based Non-Governmental Organization, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), has knocked Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa over what it described as out-sized State Executive Council. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State The Center accused the governor of making well over 60 per cent secret appointments into his cabinet when he had already lamented ...

Olu Designate: Iwere people’s choice – Etoromi

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 23 September 2015 in News 1153 Reads

By Tejiri Ebikeme The Saipakuma of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Col (Rtd.) Satchie Etoromi, has said that the choice of Prince Godfrey Ikenwoli Emiko as the new Olu designate is in conformity with the Iwere people's choice. Prince Godfrey Ikenwoli Emiko, the Olu designate He also expressed excitement ...

DR. OGBEMUDIA @ 83, A LIVING LEGEND OF UNPARALLELED ENDOWMENT.

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 23 September 2015 in News 1458 Reads

By: Eben Enasco Kingsley (Benin City) Dr Samuel osaigbovo Ogbemudia was the military administrator of the defunct Midwestern state,and the governor of the then Bendel state now Edo and Delta State. Samuel Ogbemudia On the occasion of his 83rd Birth day,he was described by captains of industries and pundits as an interesting work of genius that keeps one pondering of the ...

OFA LAUDS OKOWA’S ENTREPRENEUR SCHEME, CALLS ON DELTANS TO SUPPORT HIS POLICIES, PROGRAMMES

Posted by admin on Tuesday, 22 September 2015 in News 1036 Reads

By Our Correspondent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Delta State, Chief (Dr) Ogheneochuko Ofa (JP) has described the entrepreneurial scheme of the state government and re-invigoration of the technical education as enduring programme that will significantly check unemployment in Delta State. Chief Ogheneochuko Ofa Speaking in an exclusive interview with journalists in Asaba, Chief Ofa said that ' While hundred days ...

Okowa swears in Commissioners, challenges Appointees On Wealth Creation

Posted by admin on Tuesday, 22 September 2015 in News 1634 Reads

By Our Correspondent GOVERNOR Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has challenged political appointees to be resourceful towards creating wealth for the people. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State Governor Okowa made the call on Tuesday in Asaba during the swearing in ceremony of thirteen commissioners and three special advisers. The new Commissioners who were assigned portfolios amidst thunderous ...

Educationist Blames Poor Growth of Private School to Inadequate Funding, Parental Attitude

Posted by admin on Tuesday, 22 September 2015 in Education, News 1672 Reads

By Francis Sadhere Popular educationist and proprietress of Macqueen's Nursery, Primary and High School in Alegbo-Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, Mrs. Tosan Williams, has blamed inadequate funding and poor parental attitude towards education as some of the reasons why private schools are not growing in the country. From left: Chairperson of the anniversary ...

ON PRESIDENT BUHARI’S PLAN TO REDUCE NIGERIA’S FOREIGN MISSIONS AND MATTERS ARISING

Posted by admin on Tuesday, 22 September 2015 in Opinion 1192 Reads

By Zik Gbemre When recent reports revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari gave indication of his plan to undertake the review of Nigerian foreign missions with a view to pruning them down, we could not help but ponder on this move to see if it is actually a step in the right direction. While on the outlook ...

World Peace Day: DBS NUJ Warri Task Citizens to Work for peace …Vow To Promote Peace In Delta

Posted by admin on Monday, 21 September 2015 in News 1386 Reads

By Francis Sadhere As the world celebrates World Peace Day, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ), Delta Broadcasting Services (DBS), Warri Chapter, Comrade Daniel Orji has called on citizens in the state to work for peace. Lt. Col. Okon Bassey, CO. 3 Battalion Army Barrack, (right) Effirun, receiving a T-shirt from the Delta ...

War on terrorism: CEPEJ urges FG to sustain momentum

Posted by admin on Monday, 21 September 2015 in News 1033 Reads

By Our Correspondent As Nigeria joins other countries of the world to observe the International Day of Peace, a call has gone out to the Nigerian people to support the federal government in the battle to root out the extremist group, Boko Haram, to ensure lasting peace in the country for sustainable development.National Coordinator, CEPEJ, Comrade ...

Wike is spending his last days in office, declares APC

Posted by admin on Monday, 21 September 2015 in Politics 1229 Reads

….. Slates Metuh over empty boast By Nwaorgu Faustinus The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said Chief Nyesom Wike of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is spending his last days in office as Governor of Rivers State. Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State The party was reacting to the statement credited to PDP ...

OKOWA CONDOLES WITH ITSEKIRIS, DELTANS

Posted by admin on Sunday, 20 September 2015 in News 1002 Reads

By Our Correspondent Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has condoled with the Itsekiri nation and the entire people of Delta state over the demise of His Royal Majesty, the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II whose death was announced yesterday. His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse II, the late Olu of Warri. In a statement signed by ...

OKOWA CONDOLES WITH OGUN, AWOLOWO FAMILY

Posted by admin on Sunday, 20 September 2015 in News 1237 Reads

By Our Correspondent Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has commiserated with the Awolowo family, government and the entire people of Ogun State over the passing on of their matriarch, Hannah Idowu Awolowo, wife of the late Premier of Western Nigeria, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Late Hannah Idowu Awolowo, Governor Okowa in a statement signed by his ...

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