Kennedy Kanma, the Labour Party senatorial candidate in Delta North, Delta State, in the last general elections, has called for strengthened initiatives to overcome ignorance and advance education as the cornerstone of a fair society. Kanma, a lawyer and advocate of social justice, made the call in Lagos during an interactive session with some journalists as part of the activities marking this year’s UNESCO’s International Literacy Day which holds every September 8. “On this World Literacy Day, I reiterate my firm commitment to eradicating illiteracy and empowering every citizen with the gift of knowledge. Literacy is not just a fundamental…
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Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial District and Chairman Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, Friday congratulated Muslims across the country on the historic occasion of Eid-Maulud. In his goodwill message at Abuja Senator Ned Nwoko said the Eid al-Maulud celebration was significant as it commemorates the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), who “devoted his life to the service of Almighty Allah” According to Senator Nwoko: . “The privilege granted us by Almighty Allah to see another Maulud celebration must be greatly valued as it provides an opportunity for the Muslim Ummah to reflect on Prophet Muhammad’s…
As a young man growing up, it was always a delight to listen to the jingles of Professor Jerry Gana “if you are a President, President well, if you are Senator, Senator well, if you are a Carpenter, carpenter well” etc. It was a clarion call for commitment to nation building. It was from the Federal Ministry of Information. We had a National Orientation Agency headed by Professor Elochukwu Amucheazi. The impact of the National Orientation Agency was felt all over the country. Those were the days of MAMSER(Mass Mobilization for Self Reliance, Social Justice, and Economic Recovery). Then, the…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Okpanam, Delta State – A historic convergence of Igbo youths under the umbrella of the Igbo Unification Movement (IUM), in collaboration with the Ndi Na Asu Bia Sociocultural Organization, has reaffirmed the collective resolve of the Igbo nation to stand united and pursue equitable development within Nigeria. The gathering, which held on Friday, August 29, 2025, in the ancient city of Okpanam beside Asaba, brought together spirited delegations from the 13 contiguous states of Igbo indigeneity. Participants described the meeting as a turning point for deepening Igbo solidarity and charting a new course for…
The lawmaker representing Oshimili South in the Delta House of Assembly, Hon. Bridget Anyafulu, Esq. has extended her warm congratulations to Muslims in her constituency and around the world on the occasion of Eid-ul-Mawlid. The significant celebration marks the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, a revered figure in Islam. In a heartfelt statement issued on Friday, Anyafulu expressed her felicitations on behalf of her family and the peace-loving people of Oshimili South. “On behalf of my family and the good and peace-loving people of Oshimili South, I heartily congratulate and felicitate with Muslims in our local government area and…
The immediate past Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, OON, has warmly felicitated with Nigerians, especially the Muslim Ummah, on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In his heartfelt message on Friday, September 5, 2025, Elumelu urged Nigerians to draw strength and inspiration from the life of the Prophet, whose virtues of patience, humility, selflessness, and generosity remain a guiding light for humanity. “At this sacred time, let us open our hearts to one another, live in love, show compassion to the less privileged, and…
By Chilaka Oluchi Media personality Toke Makinwa has shared a candid reflection on her past marriage, revealing how she found the strength to walk away despite public judgment and misconceptions about her resilience. In a recent conversation with media host Chude Jideonwo, the actress and entrepreneur described the difficulties of living through a highly scrutinised relationship while dealing with private struggles many did not understand. According to Makinwa, people often misjudge survivors, assuming their challenges were not severe simply because they emerged alive and continued their lives. She noted that society sometimes envies those who bounce back stronger, rather than…
By Adetutu Sobowale The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old mother of two, identified simply as Lilian, for allegedly stabbing her partner to death during a domestic dispute at Ijanpa Road axis of the state. The state police spokesperson, Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrest in a post on his official X handle on Wednesday. According to Edafe, Lilian had been co-habiting with the deceased, a 34-year-old man, for four years, beginning the relationship when she was 17. The couple had two children together. Edafe disclosed that during interrogation, the suspect admitted to stabbing her partner in the chest…
By PM News Media personality and former TV executive, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, has shared how President Bola Tinubu once intervened to get her reinstated at Television Continental (TVC) after she was dismissed. Speaking in an interview with media host Chude Jideonwo, Afolabi-Brown explained that she was suddenly fired three years into her career at TVC because of internal politics. “Three years after I got into TVC, internal politics got me fired. It was after I got fired that people started calling Asiwaju, saying, ‘Do you know whose child was sacked?’” she said. According to her, Tinubu did not initially know who…
The Delta State Chapter of the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN) will on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 9:00 am, stage its much-anticipated Soccer Tournament at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE) Sports Complex, opposite the University Main Gate, Ugbomoro. The event promises a rich blend of sporting excellence, entertainment, unity, and camaraderie. The tournament, which will feature both male and female teams from various professional bodies, is expected to draw a large crowd as participants trade their workspaces for the football pitch in a spirited contest of skill, teamwork, and fair play. Organizers explained that the…