Archives for December, 2019

Isoko North Council shut down Ozoro Abattoir over unhygienic environment

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  Ovedhe Jerry. The Isoko North Local Government Council has shut down the Ozoro abattoir over unhygienic environment capable of endangering the lives of residents consuming meats from the abattoir. The clampdown was carried out by the Council Boss, Hon Emmanuel Egbabor who was represented by the Secretary to the Local Government, Mr Kome Ozue during an inspection ...

NDDC Boss promises new strategies to develop region

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The Ag. Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Dr. Joy Nunieh has reiterated the commission's commitment to evolve new strategies for the development of the Niger Delta region. She said this on Monday after a statement by the Presidency confirming her appointment. Dr. Joi Nunieh, also assured that the Commission will ensure speedy completion of ...

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The monarch of Ohazulunye, Obi of Ichida, HRM (Sir) Charles N. Ezeudogu I, (right), Ambassador Anthony Ijeofor (2left) and others discussing during the informal visit of the monarch at the home of Ambassador Ijeofor in Warri, Delta State, recently.  By Francis Sadhere, Warri The monarch of Ohazulunye, Obi of Ichida, HRM (Sir) Charles N. Ezeudogu I, ...

Encomiums, As Bashorun Askia Appoints 100 Liaison Officers Across Isoko Nation

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By Ovedhe Jerry As part of his pledge towards building human capacity, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, has issued appointment letters to a total of 100 persons as Community Liaison Officers (CLOs) selected from the wards across the oil producing Isoko nation, a mandate ...

NUJ appeals to Okowa to fix deplorable roads in Warri, Effurun

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Ifeanyi Okowa The Warri Correspondent Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State to as a matter of urgency fixed the deplorable roads dotting the books and crannies of the twin cities of Warri and Effurun both in Uvwie and Warri South Council areas of the ...

Woman in a viral video maltreating maid arrested by Enugu police

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The Enugu State Police Command has rescued a maid, Peace Goewam, captured in a viral video where she was being traumatized by her madam. In the video, which elicited angry reactions from Nigerians, the woman, Mrs. Amaka Ortolehi, from Ngor-Okpala, Imo State, was seen maltreating the maid in most heartless manner. The incident, our correspondent gathered, led ...

OPINION: ON THE ATTACK ON EX-PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN – DANGEROUS DEVELOPMENT FOR COUNTRY’S POLITICS

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Goodluck Jonathan By Zik Gbemre We condemn in all totality, the recent attack on former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Otuoke's Country Home in Bayelsa State, which can best be described a sad thing and another dangerous dimension of the country's political development. What could be the reason for the said attack, which is outrightly uncalled for? Who ...

Christmas should remind us of salvation, love, goodwill -Tidi

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Micheal Tidi Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Dr. Michael Tidi, has felicitated with people of Warri South Local Government and other well meaning Nigerians on the celebration of Christmas today. The Warri South Council Boss said the birth of Jesus Christ should remind everyone of the need to re -dedicate their lives to God, ...

FG orders release of Dasuki, Sowore 

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The Federal Government has ordered the release of former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki and convener of online #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore. The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami made this public in a statement on Tuesday. Malami said the decision to release them was in compliance with the bail granted ...

Nigeria Former President Escape Death as Gunmen invades his home

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  Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, escaped death as gunmen attacked his home, situated close to the bank of the river at Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. The unknown gunmen killed a soldier on guard duty at the courtyard of former President. Sources said about three of the gunmen were killed by the soldiers, who foiled ...

Lightworld CEO appeals to oil coys to relocate headquarters to N/Delta

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Ambassador Anthony Ejiofor, addressing the women during the distribution of the items. Warri-based business mogul, Ambassador Anthony Ejiofor has appealed to oil multinationals to relocate their head offices to the Niger Delta to heal the poverty ravaging the region. Ejiofor who is the Chief Executive Officer of LightWorld & Industries Nigeria Limited, made the appeal on ...

OPINION: WHY I HAVE A SOFT SPOT FOR US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP

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By Zik Gbemre Without a doubt, United States of America (USA) President, Mr. Donald Trump, remains the most controversial, most talked about in the media, and even the most hated, especially amongst developing nations. Some of my critics have wondered why I, Zik Gbemre should like this most controversial and hated US President of all time. ...

Isoko North Council Boss supports physically challenged women, others with cash 

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Ovedhe Jerry The Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Council, Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor has supported persons with disabilities and indigent women traders in the local government area with cash gifts. The chairman who gave out a total of N500,000 to 10 disabled persons with N20,000 each and 30 indigent petty women traders with N10,000 each drawn from ...

OPINION: ON THE OBSERVED ABUSE OF POWER, THUGGERY PRACTICES AND EXTORTION OF MOTORISTS BY DESTMA

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By Zik Gbemre We consider it necessary to draw the attention of the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, to the apparent gross abuse of power, thuggery practices, extortion and nefarious activities of the supposed Officials/Authorities of the Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA), especially in Warri, Effurun and environs, Delta State, and urge that they ...
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