The Anioma Delta Baptist Conference of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, has concluded arrangements for its 8th Annual Conference in Session. The Annual Session with the theme: Kingdom People For Kingdom Project will commence on Thursday, February 17 and end on Sunday, February 20, 2022. New Era Baptist Church, located at number 5 New Era Avenue, by Iwezue Street, off Efiezomor Street, Boji-Boji, Owa in Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta State, is the venue for the main Conference in Session His Eminence, Rev. Dr. Israel Adelani Akanji, President and Spiritual Leader of the Nigerian Baptist Convention is billed to…
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By Emma Agu It is only a thin line between heroism and martyrdom. Time and again, social entities look for leaders with sufficient gumption to bite the bullet on their behalf. When such leaders lose, in the process, they could become martyrs. When they succeed, they are crowned as heroes or heroines. But between martyrdom and heroism, there is only a thin line. What perhaps distinguishes the two is that, in most cases, martyrs do not live to tell the story. But some heroes do. The world is replete with people who suffered martyrdom in pursuit of the freedom of…
Renowned industrialist and one of the oldest leading employers of labour from the days of Midwest/Bendel State, Olorogun Morrison Olori, has assured Deltans that the frontline aspirant for the Governorship of Delta State, Olorogun David Edevbie, will make a massive difference in the development and growth of the state when elected. Chief Olori gave the assurance in Ughelli on Monday when Edevbie took time off his consultation schedule to felicitate with the octogenarian on the occasion of his 83rd birthday anniversary. The seasoned investor in various sectors, ranging from breweries, mining, automobile to real estate, said with his experience in…
The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, has said that the party’s victory in Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council polls marked the beginning of the party’s rescue mission in the country. Ayu made this known on Monday during the inauguration of Bayelsa Media Centre in Yenagoa. He said that he was delighted in the party’s outing in the FCT polls, winning in Abuja Municipal, Kuje and Bwari area councils. According to him, the victory shows that PDP is ready to return Nigeria to the era of good governance, away from the maladministration of the All…
BY SAM DUVWODE Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa has disclosed that, Delta State being a godly State is resultant upon the fact of the presence of men and women of God that has stood strong in prayers on behalf of the State. Governor Okowa stated this yesterday in Warri during the 70th birthday celebration of a Gospel Icon, Philanthropist and Patriarch of the Christian faith, Rev. Thomas Ukwute, General Overseer of Anchor of Hope Ministry Inc, Warri, Delta State. The governor who was respresented by his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, noted that, as political leaders, as a government…
WARRI/Nigeria: As the world celebrates 2022 Valentine’s today, February 14, Deltans had been enjoyed to celebrate the day, by transforming the celebration to show of love that will be harnessed for the good of the people and the state. One of the frontline runners for the Governorship ticket under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP for the Delta State Governorship election in 2023, Chief Dr. Angozi Amakazi Braduce, stated this on Sunday, February 13, 2022 in Warri in an interview. Chief Angozi while reminding Deltans that it’s a well known fact that the day is celebrated worldwide on 14 February, where…
Vice-President, Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), South West Zone, Comrade Ronke Samo has urged Journalists and media practissioners to ensure that trustworthiness becomes the hallmark of the profession in every facet they find themselves, ad against all odds . Comrade Samo said trust, though is a fragile cord, such that once it is broken, either by error of commission or ommission or a deliberate act, is difficult to mend, Journalists must, however, ensure that it is one of their most cherished values, as only in doing this can they defend the truth which is the profession’s duty. Samo in a…
The families of Barovbe Obovwe of Ovu Inland and Ebeghre of Okpara Inland of Agbon Kingdom, both of Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State have announced the programme of events for the burial ceremony of Octogenarian, High Chief Johnson Barovbe. A statement made available to newsmen by the family stated that the programmes would kick start with A Day of Tribute Part One holding at the Haven Event Centre, Oba Akinjobi Street, beside Archbishop Vining Anglican Church, Ikeja GRA, Lagos on Tuesday , February 15th, 2022, by 2.00 pm. The statement further disclosed that there will be service of…
Looking at the number of aspirants for the Governorship come 2023, you will agree that 90% of them have worked with Governor Okowa who is the captain and Barr Kingsley Burutu Otuaro the deputy. Just like a football team, when a Captain leaves the pitch , the hard working assistant is rewarded. Having a deputy Governor like Barr Kingsley Burutu Otuaro with Great talent, creative ideas, and a positive mindset will creative a more thriving Economic Growth and robust Human Capital Development. Let us put sentiments of tribalism, sectionalism aside and fixate our hearts and mind on the Personality of…
The Commissioner representing Ughelli South, Udu, Uvwie and Urhobo in Warri South on the board of the Delta State oil and gas producing areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Chief Vincent Oyibode has affirmed that the antecedents and pedigree of Olorogun John Obukohwo Nani were reasons why youths of urhobo Extractions are clamouring for him to join in the 2023 race for the Delta Central Senatorial seat. The DESOPADEC Commissioner who had a chat with newsmen at his Udu residence, explained that Nani who is the Executive Director of Finance and Administration of DESOPADEC has what it takes to change the Narratives…