Wife of the Delta State Governor, Dame Edith Okowa has decried the continuous decline of moral virtues in the nation, calling on Mothers to arise in prayers to secure the future of their children. Dame Okowa who stated this at the 15th edition of the ‘Mothers Arise’ prayer conference held at the Government House Chapel, Asaba, noted that Mothers in this generation have failed God, and the way forward is for parents particularly mothers to turn a new leaf and genuinely seek the will of God for their children. The prayer meeting put together by Dame Okowa’s O5 Initiative, witnessed…
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– Special attention on: riverine areas; erosion control; electricity; industrialisation; Asaba masterplan; Warri Port etc Leading Peoples Democratic Party aspirant ahead of the Delta 2023 Governorship election, Olorogun David Edevbie, has assured all senatorial districts and ethnic groups of his readiness to respond to their peculiar challenges if elected. Edevbie who spoke at a forum of the Delta State NUJ, pointed out that while all the senatorial districts want the same form of infrastructural and social developments, they have very peculiar challenges arising from the nature of their environment. “Let’s start from Delta South. It is largely riverine and the…
By Festus Bomo Patani There is a characteristic, call it a distinctive quality that is discernible in the person of the Governor of Delta State, Senator, Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa. It is the aura of his bright glow in handling issues of politics in a way that produces results that assuage and engender peace and togetherness. This mystique has been seen and acknowledged by astute political minds, which, from their flawless observatories have admitted, and indeed conceded that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa means well, and has done well in piloting the affairs of Delta State as the helmsman, and the affairs…
By CAROLINE UBINI Frontline aspirant for the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2023 Delta State Governorship election, Olorogun David Edevbie, has revealed plans to set up a 500 Megawatts Power Plant when elected. The plan, he said, is part of the key drivers in his comprehensive vision for the modernization and industrialisation of Delta State. Speaking at the Delta NUJ Council Television platform, Meeting Point, Edevbie pointed out that without sorting out the problem of power in the state all other things being done would be a waste of time. ”We need to go from a…
Delta State governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has stated that His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse 111, the 21st Olu of Warri, has indeed proven that Warri kingdom had been rededicated to God. Okowa stated this through his deputy, Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, who represented him during the Warri kingdom’s Annual Thanksgiving Service, held at Aghofen, Olu Palace, Warri. Recall that the Olu during his maiden speech at his coronation anniversary said Warri kingdom had been rededicated to God. Governor Okowa stated that thanksgiving to God would always provoke Him to ensuring unity, peace and much desire development in any kingdom and…
By CAROLINE UBINI Frontline Peoples Democratic Party aspirant for the 2023 Governorship election, Olorogun David Edevbie, has assured pensioners in Delta State of full payment of their entitlements once elected. Speaking on a Delta Broadcasting Service programme, Meeting Point, anchored by the Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists on Monday, Edevbie said it amounts to disincentive for public service when senior citizens who have contributed to the development of the state and participated in the contributory pensions scheme to be living in deprivation of their entitlements and subjected to hardship. Edevbie who was several times Commissioner for…
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has charged public servants to show exemplary leadership by making honesty and dedication to duty their guiding principle in order to overcome the challenges plaguing the nation. The governor gave the charge on Monday in Asaba while swearing in members of Delta State House of Assembly Service Commission which has Hon. Sunny Owho Ebireri as Member and Mrs Cordelia Anyangwu as Chairman. Represented by his Deputy, Mr Kingsley Otuaro, Okowa emphasised that once leaders showed good example through good leadership conduct, followers would be forced to adjust thereby improving productivity in the nation’s economy.…
By Magnus Emuji The death has been announced of Mrs Maria ETatsemi nee, Kenude at the Jesus healing hospital Sapele after a protracted illness According to a statement by the eldest son of the deceased, Dr Etatsemi Onoriode, his mother Mrs ETatsemi who hails from Obiaruku in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State was 84 years at the time of her departure. The statement adds that she was a devout Christian of the Baptist faith at Ugbomoya water side Jesse In Idjerhe Kingdom Ethiope West local government area of Delta State and a Trader/ farmer until hear death. Mrs…
National Coordinator, Niger Delta Grassroots Organization, NDGO, Comrade Weyinmi Olley has appealed to Itsekiris aggrieved at the enstoolment of Tsola Emiko as Atuwatse111, Olu of Warri, last year to now leave issues of right to verdict of our ancestors, indeed God, withdraw pending court suits and promote progress. “Progress is a function of peace which comes from forgiving hearts. It is my plea that the Olu of Warri, HRM Tsola Emiko, would also play father to all Itsekiri and be magnanimous to forgive and embrace aggrieved and prodigal sons on return”, Olley pleaded. “I am impressed with the recent peace…
A House of Representatives Member, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has described the death of late Chief Mrs. Angela Nwaka Folarin, as a devastating blow, to the people of Oyo State, too painful to fathom. Angela Folarin, 47 years, is the wife of a high ranking Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Teslim Folarin, representing Oyo Central Senatorial District. Mourning Angela Folarin’s passing, Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe called for prayers in the State, noting that the rate of deaths needs prayers. The Oluyole Federal Constituency representative said, “Angie as I fondly call you, I can’t believe you’re gone, so soon, so suddenly.…