By Sylvester Asoya Onicha-Olona is one of the most well-known towns in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. In this vibrant community of possibilities, show business, social pursuits, pageantry and associated matters, run deep. For instance, in 1960, the community gave Nigeria, Rosemary Anieze-Adams who became Miss Independence at the dawn of self-rule over six decades ago. The beauty queen who later married a British, also featured in a couple of television drama series on the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA. For many years, Anieze-Adams participated and anchored television programmes that meaningfully engaged young people and women in the…
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The Special Adviser to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Housing Development, Hon. Ebikeme Clark has said no administration in Delta has achieved as much as the present administration in the Housing sector. Hon Clark stated this while speaking on a live Delta TV Asaba programme TV Guest. He outlined legacy projects of Governor Okowa in housing to include Professor Chike Edozien secretariat Asaba,the state of the art traditional rulers council complex,construction and furnishing of structures in schools,hospitals, and markets. He said the multi billion naira secretariat currently housing 27 Ministries,Department and Agencies of Government had helped to rake in millions of…
By Elohor Foghola Festivals have continuously played an important part in the life of Africans. Through the various rites, rituals and other performances, the people are able to connect with their history as well as engage in different forms of cultural heritage with which they distinguish themselves as a people. A Brief History Of The Agbarha – Ame People of Warri Kingdom It is true that festivals and ceremonies anywhere in the world represent the experiences of a people. The Agbarha-Ame people are believed to be originally from Edo territory and stopped in Agbarha-Otor, from where they founded the present…
By Magnus Emuji / Chukwudi Asoya The Ugoani of Okpanam HRM , Dr. Michael Mbanefo Ogbolu has described the Oza-okita of the community, Chief (Dr.) Stephen Okonta as one of the greatest pillars in the course for the transformation and advancement of the community. Dr. Mbanefo stated this in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State during the 2021 new yam festival celebration by the Oza-okita of the community. Dr. Mbanefo, who said that the celebrant had contributed immensely towards the growth and development of Okpanam, noted that Chief (Dr.) Stephen Okonta was a dependable and reliable confidant…
OGBUEFI NNAMDI CHUKWUEDO is the man that wears the big shoe as Chairman of Asaba Community Vigilante, Asaba, Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. Chukwuedo’s position is saddled with lots of responsibilities most especially the risk that is associated with voluntary protection of lives and properties. Moreso, the commitment and exploits of Asaba Community Vigilitante in fighting crime in one of the fastest growing cities in Nigeria in this this era of high crime rate has been remarkable and commendable. In pursuant to creating more awareness of curbing crime in our society in general and Asaba in…
OGBUEFI NNAMDI CHUKWUEDO is the man that wears the big shoe as Chairman of Asaba Community Vigilante, Asaba, Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. Chukwuedo’s position is saddled with lots of responsibilities most especially the risk that is associated with voluntary protection of lives and properties. Moreso, the commitment and exploits of Asaba Community Vigilitante in fighting crime in one of the fastest growing cities in Nigeria in this this era of high crime rate has been remarkable and commendable. In pursuant to creating more awareness of curbing crime in our society in general and Asaba in…
A former Acting Military Administrator of Rivers State (MILAD), Chief (Col.) Charles Edemenaha (rtd) is dead at the age of 87. Mr. Kenneth Edemenaha, senior son of the late MILAD who made this known in a statement, said his father died at Orerokpe, headquarters of Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State after a brief illness. He stated that the demise of his father had thrown the Okpe kingdom where he served as Secretary to the Udogun Okpe and Okpe Traditional Council of Chiefs into mourning. According to the statement, the Late Edemenaha served the late Okpe monarch, HRM Orhoro…
By Bala Ibrahim, The Federal Character commission of Nigeria, FCC, came into existence pursuant to the yearnings of Nigerians for a reform that would address the thorny issues of inequality and ethnic domination in Federal agencies, by ensuring the equitable representation of different groups in all tiers of government, as well as monitoring the implementation of these righteous objectives. For starters, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, made it clear that the FCC should be composed in a way that would make it the custodian of the principle of Federal Character, and be given the responsibility of ensuring…
Umutu/Nigeria: The Member representing Ukwuani State Constituency, and Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Ochor Ochor had called on the people of the constituency to have a unity of purpose in placing the local government first in the development of the area. The legislator made the call when he hosted a women political pressure group, the Ochor Ochor Lady’s Vanguard on Monday, December 6, 2021 in Umutu. According to him, the idea of any group, especially those under any quest of political development is to think first of what they can offer for the growth of their…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA All is now set for the University Of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), Asaba Chapter, 2021 Annual Dinner for members and their spouses. Expected as Special Guests of Honour, is Sen.(Dr.) Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor, Delta State and wife, Her Exellency Dame Edith Okowa, Founder of ’05 Initiative’, both alumni of the University of Ibadan. This was revealed by the Chairman, UIAA Asaba Chapter, Dr. (Mrs) Felicia Adun, FNES, JP, while addressing newsmen in Asaba today. Dr Adun disclosed that the 2021 UIAA Dinner Party, Under the Distinguished Chairmanship of Dr. Timi Tonye, an alumnus of…