Archives for December, 2020
Emulate Virtues Of Jesus Christ, Oborevwori Tells Christians At Christmas
By Our Correspondent
The Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has called on Christians to focus and reflect more on the reason for the celebration of Christmas by embracing and emulating the virtues of Jesus Christ.
In his Christmas message, the Speaker called for total reflection on the story of the birth ...
EndSARS protest: family of first slain Policeman cry for assistance
Francis Sadhere, Warri
The family of the first Police corporal, Stanley Etaga, who was slain during the EndSARs protests in Ughelli, Delta state have charged Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to assist them.
A rights group, Conference for the Actualization of Human Right gave the charge in Warri, Delta state, on behalf of the victim's family, Wednesday.
It demanded that ...
Niger Delta leaders restate support for Buhari, Akpabio
President Muhammadu Buhari and Senator Godswill Akpabio
Leaders of the Niger Delta region on Wednesday described the appointment of sole administrator in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as legal and ethical.
They also described the Minister of the Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio as a pride to Nigeria.
‘’We are determined to support the current ...
Human Rights activist calls on Okowa not to interfere in Delta LGA elections
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State.
By Our Correspondent
Human rights activist and lawyer, Barr Oghenejabo Ikimi has called on the Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa not to interfere in the State Local Government elections billed for March 2021.
Ikimi made this call in a statement made available to Journalists in Warri, Delta State.
He said ...
Delta LGA Polls: PDP Leader in Ezebiri urge Okowa to reject substitution of winner of primaries
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders at Ezebiri in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta has urged Gov Ifeanyi Okowa to resist moves to substitute candidates who emerged victorious at the Dec. 21 primaries.
Mr Emmanuel Korokoro, a PDP stalwart in Bomadi made the plea while speaking with newsmen on Wednesday in Warri.
Korokoro who spoke on ...
TEARY RIPPLE-EFFECTS, SAD REALITIES CAUSED BY GROSS WICKEDNESS OF NIGERIAN POLITICAL LEADERS AGAINST ITS CITIZENRY
By Zik Gbemre
Often times I wonder if Nigerian political leaders at all levels of Government really understand the level of poverty and hardship daily experienced by the majority of the Nigerian masses. Are they really aware of how every action (whether negatively or positively), directly affects and impact the very lives, living standard and wellbeing ...
Delta Council Polls : Group Lauds Decision To Cede Chairmanship Position To Egbema Ijaw In Warri North After 27 Years
Mr Francis Bekesuode Abulu
***Kicks Against Alleged Plot To Handpick Particular Ijaw Aspirant For The Job
***Makes Case For Abulu, An Aide To Governor Okowa
A pressure political group, the Warri North Unity Forum has lauded the decision of the Itsekiri people to cede the Chairmanship position of Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State for ...
ON PRESIDENT BUHARI’S DICTATORIAL TENDENCIES AND SHOW OF POWER ON NDDC POLITICS – A COUNTER-DEVELOPMENT OF THE NIGER DELTA REGION
By Zik Gbemre
Without mincing words, I can categorically say that in the entire history of Nigeria’s Political leadership, whether military or democratic administration, President Muhammadu Buhari can be said to be the only President/Head of state, whose appalling and distasteful ‘disposition’ and actions, have constantly undermined those who supposedly elected him into Office, as well ...
LGA POLLS: NO AUTOMATIC TICKET FOR SERVING COUNCIL CHAIRMEN, DELTA PDP REFUTES CLAIMS
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State has refuted claims that 16 serving Council Chairmen have been given the waiver to contest the Local Government Council elections in March 2021.
Debunking the insinuation, the State PDP Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza stated that there is no truth in the claims as no waiver was given ...
NNPC/Chevron JV contribute over N7 billion to Egbema, Gbaramatu Communities in Delta
From left: Comrade Jude Ukori, Chairman, EGCDF, Prince Emmanuel Amgbaduba, representating Deputy Governor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro and Comrade Sheriff Mulade, General Secretary, EGCDF, during the EGCDF AGM, Tuesday.
...As EGCDF holds 10th AGM
By Francis Sadhere
As part of it's Corporate Social Responsibility, the Nigeria National Petroleum Development Company(NNPC)/Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) Joint Venture, on Tuesday says ...
SARS DEATH ALERT: The Re-Arrest of Prince Makolomi Gross Violation Of Rule Of Law – Says Counsel
The legal counsel to Prince Nicholas Makolomi, the Ughelli chap who made the alleged video of SARS shooting a boy which allegedly led to the #EndSARS protest across the country, Barr. Ekenemolise Emwanta Osifo of Obiora Law Firm, Asaba, has stated that the rearrest of his client despite the Federal High Court ruling against his ...
A New Peaceful, Prosperous Ekpan-Uvwie is Possible!
HRM Dr. Emmanuel Ekemejewan Sideso (JP) OO N Abe I.
By OmafumeAmurun
Several years ago, during an interactive media session with a former Delta State governor, apparently in frustration he described the Uvwie as a cursed people due to the perennial communal crises, particularly in Ekpan, and his failed attempts to ensure sustainable peace in the ...
Shola Mese Foundation graduates 42 youths trained in various skill
Mr Shola Mese, Founder and President of Shola Mese Foundation (3rd left) Dr Mrs Onyi Ekemefuna (4th left) and some of the graduands of Shola Mese Foundation, during the 8th graduation ceremony, weekend.
By Francis Sadhere, Warri
A Non-Governmental Organization, Shola Mese Foundation, during weekend held it's 8th graduation ceremony where it graduated 42 youths freely ...
BONGA OIL SPILL VICTIMS TO SMILE SOON AS LONDON COURT BEGINS TRIAL
OKIES VEEKY
There seems to be light at the end of the tunnel for thousands of victims of the 2011 Bonga crude oil spill, as an English Court sitting in the United Kingdom has begun trial with Shell as defendant.
This was disclosed by Harrison Jalla, Executive Director, Oil Spill Victims Vanguard (OSPIVV ), a Non- Governmental ...
Emede, Igbide Crisis: Onwo Condemns Renew Hostilities, Calls For ceasefire
The Member Representing Isoko South 2 Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Ferguson Onwo has condemed the renewed hostilities between Emede and Igbide communities in lsoko South Local Government Area and called for immediate ceasefire.
Hon Onwo in a statement, said it was sad to note that as nations prepare for the celebration ...