Archives for July, 2019 - Page 3

DEARTH OF GRASS ROOT TALENTS BANE OF NIGERIA FOOTBALL

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DEARTH OF GRASS ROOT TALENTS BANE OF NIGERIA FOOTBALL OGHENETEJIRI NYERHOVWO Dearth of grassroot talents has been identified as the bane of development in Nigeria football. This was disclosed by Marvel Dick, chairman, Local Organising Committee and Head, Finance Sub Committee, 2019 Bet9ja Royal Cup at its maiden press briefing in Asaba, he further disclosed that the urgent ...

Ezekwesili, others call for value-based democracy as Wole Soyinka turns 85

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Obiageli Ezekwesili, Senior Economic Advisor, Africa Economic Development Policy Initiative (AEDPI) along with other speakers at the 11th Wole Soyinka Centre Media Lecture Series, held on Saturday, 13 July 2019 at MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, have called on Nigerians to insist on values in determining those who become their leaders and how the polity is ...

CATHOLIC YOUTHS RALLY AGAINST RISING RATE OF SUICIDE CASES

CATHOLIC YOUTHS RALLY AGAINST RISING RATE OF SUICIDE CASES OGHENETEJIRI NYERHOVWO Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON) of St. John Mary Vianney Catholic Church, New Layout, Ekpan Chapter, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State have staged a rally to express concern as well as create awareness over increasing rate of suicide among young people across Nigeria ...

CRESCENT SPORTS CLUB PRESIDENT MARKS 52YRS WITH FANFARE

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CRESCENT SPORTS CLUB PRESIDENT MARKS 52YRS WITH FANFARE OGHENETEJIRI NYERHOVWO Crescent Sports Club of Benin rolled out drums and timbrels to celebrate as her president, Barr. Edward Aibangbee turned fifty-two (52) years. In a novelty match played to mark the celebration, President X1 team trashed Grand Patron team 2-1 to the admiration of all. At the end of the ...

THE NEED FOR PRESIDENT BUHARI TO CONVENE A NATIONAL SUMMIT TO ADDRESS THE INSECURITY CONCERNS ACROSS NIGERIA

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By Zik Gbemre Without a doubt, the insecurity situation in Nigeria is a serious cause for alarm because practically on a daily basis, countless (recorded and unrecorded) Nigerians are being slaughtered/killed/maimed and chased/displaced out of their natural homelands within the country. The supposed Fulani Herdsmen, as well as the Boko Haram sect, have been reigning havoc ...

Okowa Congratulates Thisday Publisher, Obaigbena At 60 

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By Our Correspondent Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has congratulated Thisday Newpapers Publisher, Prince Nduka Obaigbena on his 60th birthday.In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Aniagwu in Asaba on Sunday, he described the media mogul and Arise TV boss as an accomplished journalist and pacesetter whose contributions to the growth and ...

THE NEED FOR PRESIDENT BUHARI TO CONVENE A NATIONAL SUMMIT TO ADDRESS THE INSECURITY CONCERNS ACROSS NIGERIA

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By Zik Gbemre Without a doubt, the insecurity situation in Nigeria is a serious cause for alarm because practically on a daily basis, countless (recorded and unrecorded) Nigerians are being slaughtered/killed/maimed and chased/displaced out of their natural homelands within the country. The supposed Fulani Herdsmen, as well as the Boko Haram sect, have been reigning havoc ...

MACAULAY CONGRATULATES EGBABOR ON BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY

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  By Christopher Odamah Warri   Former Secretary to Delta State Government, Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay has congratulated Isoko North Council Chairman, Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor on his birthday anniversary. In a message signed by his Media Assistant, Mr. Iteveh Ekpokpobe, Macaulay described Egbabor as a blessing to the local government, an astute politician and a dedicated party man. According to him, ...

Anti-Amaechi Plots: Wike, Abe Take Battle to the Senate, Circulate ‘Cooked’ Document

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  ...Recruit Senator Sekibo As Arrowhead Of Senate Assault    .... Eze commends Senate President Lawan, Others for shunning such a diabolical plot   Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South region of the country, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has uncovered plans to scandalise immediate past Minister of Transportation, Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, in the Senate by his ...

JUSTIFICATION FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE DELTA CAPITAL FROM ASABA TO WARRI – MOTHER OF AGITATION IN DELTA

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  - By Zik Gbemre We believe it is inappropriate that the Anioma people, who were not originally part of the old Warri/Delta Province, are the ones presently having the Delta State capital. Yet, the Urhobos, Itsekiris, Isokos, and the Ijaws are comfortable with it. Asaba, as the provincial capital of Delta State is today the boundary ...

Delta Governor Celebrates 60th Birthday With Physically-Challenged People

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…as Tambuwal, Ihedioha, Obaseki, Secondus describe occasion as unique. By Christopher Odamah Asaba Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on Monday, July 8, 2019, celebrated his 60th birthday with physically-challenged people. The celebration which took place at the Event Centre, Asaba was unique as alot of physically-challenged persons were present to celebrate with His Excellency. The National Chairman ...

COMPLAINT ON EXTORTION, HARASSMENT OF MOTORISTS IN WARRI BY SUPPOSED DELTA STATE TASK FORCE

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We consider it expedient to draw the attention of the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, to the distasteful and uncivil practices of the so-called Dela State Task Force with Head Office situated within the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) Premises along Warri Sapele Road near the NPA. The said Delta State Task Force have been ...

Group Commends the Giant Strides Of NDDC

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The Inter-ethnic Network for Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and Buhari, INCRAB, a citizens advocacy group and society watchdog, after a careful study of the myriads of petition and allegations raised against the Prof. Braimbraifa-led management team of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, adds its voice in solidarity with other well-meaning and discerning individuals in the ...

POLITICAL STRUCTURES, LOYALTY, POPULARITY, DON’T WIN ELECTIONS IN DELTA 

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- By Zik Gbemr Aside the undeniable fact that, because of the way the Nigerian political system and culture has been structured over the last two decades, which has not allowed the emergence and evolution of political leaders with visions and courage to transform the economic fortunes of Nigerians, however some States like Delta State, are ...