The Delta State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has congratulated Deltans on the occasion of the 28th Anniversary of Delta State, which was created on August 27, 1991. A message of felicitation, signed by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, hailed Deltans for remaining firm, steadfast and embracing peace and unity in the face of tremendous challenges and travails in the last 28 years, even as the party expressed its sincere gratitude and appreciation to the peoples of the three Senatorial zones of the State, for voting and standing by the Peoples Democratic Party, as the…
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A Delta state born human rights activist, Comrade Sheriff Mulade has appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to upgrade old Grammar Schools in the riverine communities to technical/ vocational colleges so as to reduce restiveness among youths in such areas. Comrade Mulade, an indigene of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West LGA, made the call in Warri saying that intellectual resources in the coastal communities can develop the State if well harnessed. He particularly appealed to Governor Okowa to upgrade Gbaraun Grammar School, Oporoza, and Ogidigben Grammar School, Ogidigben both in Warri South West LGA, as well as Gbokoda Grammar School,…
Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Dr. Michael Tidi, says the decision of his administration to execute 21 water projects across the 19 wards that make up the local government, was borne out of overwhelming desire to address the water needs of people in the area. Dr. Tidi gave the explanation Tuesday, August 20 at Otovwodo Ward 2 in Warri South Local Government, during the commissioning of a water project in Pessu Health Centre, to signal the formal inauguration of 18 water projects. While noting that his administration took pains to identify the immediate needs of people of Warri…
By JOSEPH ADIMABUA It was like a dream that will never come true. The lesson of the past Congress/2019 general election were not understood. The warlords we have in the party refused to shield their swords . The members of the same family decided to show solidarity and support to another family in order to expressed their unending desired and quest for power . Appetite for violence was been whetted .Bounties were being placed.Arrangement for protest at the national assembly against our OWN was made.Funds were dolled out to support a stranger from another household.Some leaders had been literally prepared…
Delta State government has awarded fifteen roads in Okpanam community in Oshimili North Local Government Area. The Commissioner for Works, Chief James Augoye stated this when he briefed the press today in Asaba. Chief Augoye who stated that the continuous desilting of the drainage at Asaba end was as a result of the sand coming from Okpanam axis, stated that the roads projects were awarded to control the huge sand that had filled the drainages. According to the commissioner, the contractor handling the Okpanam Road project had completed the drains on both sides of the road and was doing remedial…
Few days ago,the demise of our Royal father HIS ROYAL MAJESTY Obi Christopher Akazue Gbemudu was made public,the ogbeleani of Illah kingdom,oshimili north Delta state.At the ripe age of 93 years,the news of His death was still a rude shock,tears in our eyes never cease to fall,though we need never be ashamed of our tears for they are rain upon the blinding dust of earth,overlying our hard hearts. His Royal Majesty ( HRM) Obi Christopher Akazue Gbemudu II was born on 27th September 1926 in Ossisa, Ndokwa-East L.G.A of Delta State, into the family of Ogbuenyi Akazue Gbemudu and Ogbuenyi…
OIL COMMUNITIES: MILITARY POLLUTING WATERS, ENDANGERING OUR HEALTH” *as Delta Dep Gov, Otuaro, Insists on National Summit to address challenge By Bulou Kosin The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro recently embarked on a helicopter-driven overview/assessment of sites impacted by illegal oil bunkering and alleged military pollution in Warri North and Warri South-West LGAs and returned a damning verdict: “environmental despoliation”, “worrisome”, “disgusting” and “unacceptable”. The alleged military contribution to environmental pollution through explosion of vessels containing illegal crude oil is seen as a disturbing twist that the Deputy Governor’s visit apparently helped push to…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The remains of Mrs Joy Adagu Agulefo ….omenwa (Nne Bu Ife) (nee Unachukwu), mother of wife of renowned Lagos based electrical appliances merchant, Rudolf Obi, was on Friday, August 16, 2019, committed to mother earth. She was buried in her house at Ndi Osile in Ogbunike in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State. Mama Joy, as she was fondly called died on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at the age of 90. Until her death, she was an ardent Anglican, a woman of utmost faith in God. And was a dedicated member of St’ Marks Anglican…
Following peace meetings held by relevant stakeholders and ex-agitators in the Niger Delta to persuade the boys to lay down their arms for smooth production of oil and gas in the region for the past three years during the era of Brig. General Paul Boroh no implementation of the said agreement reached till date. According to the ex-agitators the pipeline jobs agreed upon to be given to them after laying down their arms which will be included in the expanded presidential Amnesty Programme to embrace peace in order for free flow of oil and gas production, have not come to…
Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Dr. Michael Tidi, on Monday August 12, descried the late Orosuen of Okere-Urhobo, Prof. Paul Oghenero Okumagba, Idama II, as a disciplinarian, gentleman to the core and one who stood for integrity, especially during his days as academic in Delta State University, Abraka. Dr. Tidi who spoke glowingly about the departed Monarch when he led Vice Chairman of Warri South Local Government, Chief Divine Iniovosa, Leader of Warri South Legislative Arm, Hon. Jude Onovughe Igherebuo , Deputy Leader of Warri South Legislative Arm, Hon. Orits Eyikimi, Secretary to Warri South local Government, Mr.…