BY SAM DUVWODE Delta State Government has pledge total support to the Excravos and its Environs Power project of the federal government following its numerous benefits to oil bearing communities in the State. The State Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro made the pledge yesterday in his office, Asaba at a meeting held with stakeholders in the project including representatives of the Nigeria Gas Company, host communities and Income Electric Ltd. Barr. Otuaro said the meeting was basically an avenue to brainstorm on ways to kick off with the project as well as fashion out ways to overcome perceived challenges. He…
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In a bid to boost security in Ibuzor, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, the Hausa community has requested for identity cards. This was part of the resolutions reached between the Hausa community and the people of Ibuzor at a meeting held on Tuesday at Ibuzor. Present at the meeting which was convened by Ibusa Youths Association (IYA) led by Comrade Alfred Isoh were the leadership of Hausa community in the area, Ibuzor Community Policing (ICP), Commandant, Anti-Cult, Umuehea Youths, Chief Gilbert Okonji, among others. They all frowned at the perpetuation of crime in whatever guise, stating that…
By Mercy Obojeghren National President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Mrs Ifeyinwa Omowole has charged journalists to refrain from religious extremism in their reportage in the interest of national unity and professionalism. Omowole made the call in Asaba during a two-day training workshop on ”Gender Equality, Safety and Sensitive Reportage” organised by NAWOJ in collaboration with Norwegians Union of Journalists in Asaba for female and some selected male journalists. The NAWOJ president, who noted that religious extremism posed a serious threat to the peaceful coexistence and security of Nigerians, said that journalists needed to reflect the preaching…
The new Obi of Ogwashi –Uku , His Royal Majesty , Obi Ifechukwude Chukuka Okonjo has recived his staff of office from the Delta state government with a pledge to make the unity and progress of the ancient the central focus of his reign. The development is coming five weeks after his instllation as Obi . His installation was preceded by his unanimous endorsement and presentation by the Umu Obi Obahai royal family of Ogwashi –Uku and the traditional ckalking and crowning ceremonies conducted by the Ikelike and Agidiehi kingmakers in Ogwashi-Uku . The ascention of the Obi Okonjo ,…
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Tuesday said the state government was ready to provide 10 million dollars counterpart fund for prospective investors towards the construction of Kwale Industrial Park in the state. He made this known at Kwale Industrial Park Road Show in Shenyang, China. At the event which was attended by Chinese Government officials and potential investors, Okowa outlined the vision of the state government for an aggressive industrialization agenda. Explaining the initiative, he said “I am here personally and along with key members of the state executive council and legislators as a sign and demonstration of our…
BY SAM DUVWODE Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has warned that his administration will not tolerate any illegal traditional stool in any part of the State. He advised that any community that wants a king must follow due process, which includes selection by its people. Governor Okowa, gave the warning yesterday during the official presentation of Staff of Office to His Royal Majesty, Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo 11, the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom in Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State. The governor who was represented by his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, noted that, the presentation of staff of…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Delta Stare Council, has set up a 17-man committee to organize the 2019 Press Week for the council. A statement endorsed by the Chairman of the Council, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu, said the Regional Editor of the Vanguard Newspapers , Pastor Emma Amaize, is the chairman of the committee. The members include Comrades Kingsley Azuh, Lucky Omokri, Festus Ahon, Francis Nwabiani, Emmanuel Ekebe, Nkem Nwaeke, Joy Mordi, Felix Ekwu, Okies Veeky and Paul Osuyi. Other members are Andrew Ohwobetehe, Sonia Unobunjo, Anthonia Mowah, Florence Nwabuowun and Nneka Ozegbe while Comrade Churchill Oyowe, the Secretary of…
Delta State-born Ese Oghale Ejakpovi has bagged 1st class in Accountancy at Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), Ado Ekiti. At the 10th Founder’s Day and 7th convocation ceremonies of the university held on Monday, Ejakpovi, daughter of renowned politician, Dr. (Pharm.) Nelson Ejakpovi clinched 1st class in Accountancy. Miss Ejakpovi attributed the feat to hard work and strong belief in God and thanked her parents for encouraging her to bring out her best. “I am happy that I got first class; our days of sleepless nights reading were not in vain and I thank God for his benevolence; I am also…
Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated his predecessor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, as he turns 65 years on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. He described the former Governor as “an elder statesman and leader of inestimable value” whose contributions to the growth and development of the state remained outstanding. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Monday in Asaba, Okowa lauded the former governor for his towering achievements in socio-political spheres and prayed that God Almighty would continue to bless him with good health and long life. He urged him to continue to avail the…
The State Publicity Secretary, Delta State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Comrade Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza, has bagged his Ph.D degree from the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo state. Dr. Osuoza, popularly known everywhere by his nickname, ‘Agenda’, received his Ph.D scroll and the Certificate of intellectual excellence, in the field of Strategic Studies, with specialization in the areas of Deterrence, Warfare and Terrorism, having distinguished himself with admirable scholarly impetus and sagacity. Osuoza, who had already completed his BA and Msc degrees in the same University, stepped out in style, robed in the distinctive colours of the University’s Doctoral Academic Gown,…