The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on security agencies in Delta State to show understanding with media practitioners as the lockdown on movement and activities takes effect midnight today. In a statement by the Delta State Council of the NUJ, and endorsed by the Chairman, Michael Ikeogwu and Secretary, Churchill Oyowe, the council appealed for civility in the conduct of security agencies in their dealings with media practitioners. While saying that both security agencies and media practitioners were partners in progress, the council called on journalists in the state to carry out their duties professionally and ensure not…
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By JOHNSON EBIGIDE It is said that where there is disharmony, infinitesimal success is hardly recorded. It is also unarguable that when personal ego and vainglorious ambition direct the decision of one to occupy an office against the will of the people, one does everything slanderously and unethically possible, including falsification of the facts on ground, to elicit the support of the generality of the unsuspecting people . As it is in major party politics, so it is in trade unionism and every association that requires leadership. Tell me why Blaise Compaore of Burkina Faso should habour the evil thought…
By Iteveh Ekpokpobe As Nigeria braces up to combat the world ravaging COVID-19, Delta State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Hon. Matthew Tsekiri has fired his Special Assistant, one Comrade Karure Tene-Omadide, for not remitting to his coffers, part of his monthly salary. By the same token, the commissioner has appointed his alleged girlfriend’s brother, one Mr. Progress Akpofure Okotete, as a replacement for the fired. Our investigation, reveals that the sacked Special Assistant, constantly remitted N100, 000 (40%) out of his monthly salary of N250, 000 to the Delta State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Hon. Matthew Tsekiri.…
Following the effects of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) on the world, the Management of Maris Trust Council after due consultation with stakeholders, wish to announce the postponement of the second Maris annual public service lecture. The lecture with the topic, “Effective Tax Administration For The Delivery Of Democratic Dividends” was to be delivered by Chief Monday Onyeme, Chairman, Delta State Board of Internal Revenue on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Governor of Delta State, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa was billed to be Chief Guest of Honour and Chief Kennedy Kanma as Chairman of the occasion. Chief (Mrs) Felicia Sani and Very Revd.…
Governor of Sokoto State Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal today commissioned completed mariam Babangida Road Asaba reconstruction by the Delta State Governor Sen Ifeanyi Okowa The Residents of Asaba who were at the ceremony Celebrated Governor Okowa for the completion of the road The mariam Babangida Road was a shadow of itself when Governor Okowa came into office the Road was as good as dead Numerous shops and businesses were shut down but today the reverse is the case The Maryam Babangida road houses the Olorogun Felix Ibru Secretariat complex, Delta library, CBN , Brand new Court of Appeal complex and…
The Delta State Deputy Governor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro has described the death of the Bolowei of Egbema Kingdom in Warri North, Chief Emmanuel Ebimami as a big loss to his kingdom and the ijaw nation at large. Deacon Otuaro stated this when he led a state government delegation on a condolence visit to the Ebimami family at his Enerhen residence in Uvwie Local Government. The Deputy Governor who was accompanied by some top government functionaries on behalf of the state government consoled with the family on the death of Chief Emmanuel Ebimami saying that he was a father, mentor…
BY ITEVEH EKPOKPOBE Can a confidence vote save Sheriff Oborevwori from impeachment as Speaker of the Delta State Seventh Assembly? A mysterious wind is upon Oborevwori’s sail. The happiest moments of a man are his most vulnerable. He should know. ‘They never let you be famous and happy.’ A vote of confidence was passed on the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and the leadership of the Seventh Assembly of Delta State, by its members during plenary yesterday. Was it a coincidence that the Member representing Ika North East, the governor’s constituency, Emeka Elekeokwuri, moved the motion? Was it also happenstance,…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced the compilation of abandoned constituency projects in Delta, says its Edo/Delta Commissioner, Mr Yusuf Olatunji. The ICPC commissioner stated this while addressing stakeholders at the Town Hall Meeting on ‘My Constituency, My Project’ on Tuesday in Asaba. The programme was organized by ICPC and the National Orientation Agency (NOA). Olatunji noted that the commission’s drive to stop corruption in project executed by government led to the launch of its Constituency Project Tracking Group (CPTG) initiative in 2019. The Commission had commenced its first phase of tracking with 12…
BY ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA To further the collaboration between the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA), the agencies furthered their National Awareness Campaign on Constituency Projects monitoring. The campaign themed “My Constituency, My Project” held on Tuessday 17th March, 2020, at Orchid Hotels Asaba is a new initiative introduced late last year that would ensure maximum participation of citizens in tracking constituency projects while holding representatives overseeing the projects accountable. While saying that the partnership aims to fight corruption in the system, NOA Director-General (DG) Dr Garba Abari stated that it is a move to ensure…
From Bulou Kosin Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa and Independent Newspapers Limited, say Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro “richly deserved” the Peace Ambassador of the Niger Delta 2019″ award that was recently conferred on him in Lagos, Nigeria. Writing on behalf of the Management and Board of Editors of Independent Newspapers Limited, Steve Omanufeme, Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief said “the selection committee specifically recognized you for your giant strides in grassroots peace initiative, community harmony and the final cessation of inter-ethnic hostilities in Delta State and across the South-South region”. In a congratulatory message to his deputy, Otuaro, titled “All Hail…