The three top finishers at the end of the 2020 Delta State Schools Sports Festival, which ended inside the mainbowl of Stephen Keshi International Stadium, Asaba, on Wednesday, showed top class performance that earned them their positions in the keenly contested competition. With 17 medals made up of 10 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze, College of Commerce, Warri, lifted the giant gold trophy. Zappa Basic Secondary School, Asaba, and Westend Mixed Secondary School, Asaba, had a total of 15 medals each but Zappa finished 2nd with 9 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze, while Westend had 7 gold, 4…
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Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa and renowned real estate developer, Chief Kennedy Kanma were today (Wednesday, March 11, 2020), unveiled as the Chief Guest of Honour and Chairman of the occasion, respectively for the 2020 edition of Maris Annual Public Service Lecture. Secretary of Maris Trust Council, Comrade Fidelis Egugbo unveiled the personalities at a media parlay with members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), in Asaba. According to Comrade Egugbo, the choice of Governor Okowa as the Chief Guest of Honour was not only borne out of his wealth of experience as…
From Bulou Kosin Deputy Governor of Delta State and recipient of Independent Newspapers Limited’s award of “Peace Ambassador of the Niger Delta 2019”, Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, dedicated the award to all drivers and Niger Delta cooperators with peace, and his principal, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Receiving the award at the ceremony which held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, weekend, Otuaro said: “I’m excited. I’m thankful to God and Publishers of Independent Newspapers Limited for finding me worthy of this award of Peace Ambassador of the Niger Delta 2019”. “There is no gainsaying that the phenomenon of peace…
By Iteveh Ekpokpobe The People Democratic Party (PDP) ward congress in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State has taken a new dimension as thugs allegedly loyal to the Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, have battered to the point of death, party faithful and activist, Comrade Bela Ween Odigri. Bela was allegedly battered by thugs led by brother to the Deputy Speaker, one Felix Ochor and 4 others disposed him of some personal effects including, 4G Smartphone, 200$ (Two Hundred United States of America Dollars) and Nine Thousand Naira. Recounting his ordeal, Bela said, “I was in Umutu…
The 2020 Credentials Committee of the Delta state Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have rolled out the timetable for the forthcoming 2020 election into the state executive council positions. In a statement signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Committee, Comrade Godwin Eziokwu Okoh and Comrade Kenneth Obieh respectively said the activities will begin from 11th March,2020 and end on Tuesday 2nd June,2020. The Committee revealed that collection and Submission of forms will begin from Wednesday 11th March to Tuesday 17th March 2020, while the screening of the aspirants will start from Wednesday 18th March to Friday 25th March,2020…
BY NKEM OSU President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Rt. Hon. (Engr) Victor Ochei Esq, as the Executive Director of Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services in the Nigerian Maritime Administration And Safety Agency(NIMASA). The appointment which is sequel to the tenure expiration of the Dr. Dakuku Peterside led board that was inaugurated on March 10, 2016 also comprises a new Director-General and two other executive directors . Ochei a former speaker of the fifth Delta State House of Assembly is a consummate front- row grassroots politician, versed in diverse cerebral disciplines such as engineering, financial management, corporate governance,…
The topic for the 2020 Maris annual public service lecture, “Effective Tax Administration For The Delivery Of Democratic Dividends”, has been described as an agenda-setting topic for democracies all over the world. Executive Assistance to the Delta State Governor on Youth(s) Development, Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi, made the assertion in a chat with journalists in Asaba. Ezechi noted that the choice of Asaba also is in sync with the topic not just because it is conducive, safe and accessible, but it is a city where a true democrat, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, sits as Governor. “This is the auspicious time for…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Delta State Council, has described the proposed establishment of a security outfit by the South-South governors as a right step in safeguarding the people of the geopolitical zone from internal and external attacks by criminally minded elements. In a statement of commendation made available to the press and endorsed by the council chairman, Michael Ikeogwu and Secretary, Churchill Oyowe, the union said the action stance indicated that the governors had listening ears and the will power to respond to the needs of their people. The statement recalled the communiqué of the NUJ, South-South Zone…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has rejoiced over the appointment of one of its members, Comrade Fidelis Egugbo as Special Assistant on Media to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. The NUJ, Delta State Council, in a statement released to the media, said Egugbo’s appointment was yet another plus for Journalists serving in the present administration of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State. The union in the statement signed by the Council Chairman, Michael Ikeogwu and Secretary, Churchill Oyowe, described the appointment as a deserving reward for diligence, dedication and ingenuity. The statement observed that Egugbo, over the years in reporting Delta…
The Governors of the South-South states on Thursday announced their resolution to establish a regional security outfit to stem increasing criminal activities in the region. The governors, who met in Asaba, also resolved to insist on full implementation of 13 per cent Derivation and to adopt regional approach in tackling Coronavirus Disease otherwise known as Covid-19.Briefing newsmen after the meeting, Chairman of South-South Governors’ Forum, Sen, (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, said that BRACED Commission, the economic think-tank of the region, had been mandated to work out the details of the proposed security outfit. According to him, the commission will…