From Bulou Kosin Delta State Deputy Governor, Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro says full weight of the law will be invoked on persons claiming kingship/titles without backing of law, stressing however that autonomous kingdom seekers should first follow laid-down procedures for approval. Otuaro who spoke in Warri to newsmen at the weekend, said, “This warning has become necessary amidst rising cases of persons parading as kings of autonomous kingdoms from existing kingdoms without state recognition or force of law. This is causing disharmony which could lead to breakdown of law and order. Some persons are going with the prefix “His Royal…
Author: Spade Nigeria
As Delta State Government intensifies efforts at combating the spread of COVID-19 in the state, it said on Sunday that two top officials of government had tested positive to the virus. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, who made this known in a statement in Asaba, named the officials as Secretary to the State Government, Mr Chiedu Ebie and Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu. Ifeajika said both officials showed mild symptoms of the virus and consequently subjected themselves to the test. He said that both men had been moved to an isolation centre and were…
By Iteveh Ekpokpobe Consecutive allegations of embezzlement, bribery, physical assault, institutional oppression, official misdemeanor among others, places the Delta State Traffic Management Authority at the top of the list of most scandalized government parastatal in Delta State. Established in 2016, Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA), a body responsible for upholding traffic integrity and persecuting traffic offenders in Delta State, is in the hands of a serial traffic offender, convicted multiple times in the United State, our investigation has revealed. Mr. Samuel Idah, initially appointed Director of Operations of DESTMA, was screened and confirmed on September, 2019 as Director General…
Chief Anthony Ofoni, a Delta State PDP stewart and grassroot political mobilizer in Uvwie local goverment has expressed condolence to the good people of Agbarho kingdom and the Obada family in Ughelli North council area, over the death of their illustrious son, Major General Orho Obada (rtd). Chief Ofoni while signing the condolence register during a visit to the Obada family at Agbarho, discribed Late Gen. (rtd) Obada as a renowed community leader who believes in the frontiers of uniting the Urhobo nation, promoting community development and the security of the Urhobo people. He noted that the wealth of experience…
Happy birthday to a seasoned jourñalist, a prolific Writer, Editor of Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) Asaba, a HUMANIST and a Word in the World. A lady whose voice and love of her work, position and support are pure enough to inspire millions, a lady whose spirit is noble enough to insist that the young must grow beyond measures, a lady whose smile is bright enough to light up stages and lives across the world. The Media Aide to the Executive Secretary of Delta State SMEDAN, a MOTHER-SHIP that builds and protect the oppressed popularly called ‘ The Iron Lady of…
BY ABEL JOHNGOLD Grassroot mobilizer and frontline politician in Uvwie, Chief Anthony Ofoni, has described the death of Chief (Sir) Tom Amioku, as a big blow and loss to the Okpe people as well as PDP family in Delta State. He noted that, the PDP family as well as Deltans has lost a gentle politician and a humble leader. Chief Ofoni while expressing his condolence to the wife and members of the Amioku’s family, said, the death of Chief Amioku on Saturday, June 13, 2020 was received with shock and it was heart breaking. He noted that, Chief Amioku was…
By JOHNSON EBIGIDE Comrade Felix Igbekoyi has emerged as the Director-General of the Ikeogwu Campaign Organisation, christened the Redemption Team, in the race for the chairmanship position in the up coming election of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Delta State. Speaking in an acceptance speech to other members of the team who included the who is who in the politics of the NUJ from the various chapels of the union in the state, Comrade Igbekoyi maintained that there was the urgent need to rescue the union in the state from being hijacked by those desperately planning to control…
By FIDELIS EGUGBO In a few months, Delta will be celebrating 29 years of its creation. The geographical area, Delta State as we know it today, is a culmination of political and historical events, including a succession of governments, that shaped the entity over the years partly under the defunct Western Region, Midwest, Bendel in post-independence Nigeria. Interestingly, a historical monument, the Mungo Park building in Asaba also attests to the fact that the ancient city of Asaba, which is today, Delta’s capital, was at a time the administrative headquarters of pre-colonial Nigeria. However, one question that many may not…
By Iteveh Ekpokpobe Real reason behind the recruitment training of community nurses and midwives by the Delta State Ministry of Health is towards generating over N80 million for personal aggrandizement, investigation has revealed. Although in defense, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mordi Ononye, claimed his decision was approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria to commence the training of Community nurses and midwives while abandoning over 1500 graduate nurses and midwives in the state, facts point to the contrary. A source within the Ministry disclosed that the real reason behind the decision by the state Commissioner and…
The Youths of Warri Escravos and Forcados in Warri South West and Burutu Local Government Areas of Delta State have given Captain Hosa Okunbor,Managing Director of Ocean Marine Solutions Limited very strong warnings not to take their call for peace, justice and equity for granted if he doesn’t have evil agenda against youths employment. In a press statement issued in Warri,Delta State which was jointly signed by the Opinion Leader, Hon. Bullet Otuaro and other Youth Leaders in the Central Youth Body, Comrade Mandela Bomini; Gbisibi Nelson Andrew; Comrade Pondy S. Ebipadewei; Ogbona Bibo; Comrade Imoun M. Emomotimi; Benard P.…