Archives for September, 2015 - Page 3
Delta State: DSS urged to probe bribery allegation
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
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
...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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
….. 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
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
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 ...