By Austen Akhagbeme The Edo State Governorship Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Dr Azemhe Azena, has expressed his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the victims of the rainstorm disaster, which claimed the lives of four people while injuring others…
By Michael Ekokoruwe The Executive Chairman of Isoko South local government area, Hon. Warri Ovoke Friday has promised to Judiciously use local government funds received, for the effective development of the area with subsequent accountability. Warri made the statement at Oleh council…
By Austen Akhagbeme Prof Akinwade Oluwole Soyinka, often referred to as Wole Soyinka, one of the foremost world citizens of Nigerian descent, is 90 years old. In faraway Morocco, in the City of Rabat, the world recently gathered to celebrate this literary…
BY MICHAEL EKOKORUWE Hon. Warri Ovoke Friday, candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for Isoko South local government area, has been declared winner of the local government election held on 13th of July 2024 in the 20 wards of Isoko South…
By Harrison Akamule Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on political matters Hon Simeon Daregha has congratulated former Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa on his 65th birthday. Hon Simeon Daregha described Senator Ifeanyi Okowa as an embodiment of great leadership qualities. Speaking with this journalist on phone to mark the former Governor’s birthday, Hon Simon Daregha stated…
-By Azua Alonu Inside the labyrinth of time The time when our nation convulse When a wayward war took the life of Our country, your bile rose in breary bite You ran towards temper’s temerity Inside the labyrinth of time, you seek…
BY HARRISON AKAMULE Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on political matters Hon. Simeon Daregha has wholeheartedly felicitated H.R.M Pere S.P Luke, kalanama the viii (JP), the Pere of Akugbene-Meiji Kingdom in Bomadi L.G.A Delta on his attainment of 58years of age. In his word, “sometimes in life words are inadequate to express the…
By Azua Alonu, One of the greatest things that happened to me in my Secondary school was when my English teacher, a fresh graduate from the University of Nigeria, Nssuka introduced me to the work and world of Soyinka through his book:…
By Josiah Agoro The attention of this writer was recently drawn to a very hilarious article titled: GOV. SHERIFF OBOREWORI’S MANY LAPSES: DELTA YOUTHS AND THE WOMEN GROUPS WILL NOT WORK FOR HIM IN 2027 and the many attempts by its author,…
Five Thousand and Forty-Two (5,042) personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been promoted. This followed the approval of the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the anti-narcotics agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) which saw two senior officers elevated to…
In a landmark judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim on Thursday, the Apex court declared that it is unconstitutional for State Governments to withhold and utilise allocations meant for Local Government Areas without transferring the funds to them, as mandated by Section…
BY SUNNY A. DAVID In a significant development for sports enthusiasts in Anambra State, the Onitsha Country Club in Fegge, Onitsha South Council area, has commissioned a brand-new indoor sports hall building. Equipped with cutting-edge sporting facilities, this state-of-the-art complex is poised…
By Austen Akhagbeme The Edo State Governorship Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Dr Azemhe Azena, has expressed his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the victims of the rainstorm disaster, which claimed the lives of four people while injuring others…
Following conclusion of Local Government and Ward rallies across the state, the Delta State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would hold a mega rally on Wednesday July 10, 2024 as final preparation for the July 13, Local Government Council elections…
Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Rt.Hon.Yusuf Buba Yakub has said that Nigeria will continue to draw from its pool of abundant human resources to assist the development of African, Caribbean and Pacific countries and their people. The DG, gave…
By Austen Akhagbeme Dr Azemhe Azena, the Edo State Governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, in the September 21st elections, has sent a condolence message to the family of the late politician and community leader, Prince Malik Afegbua who…
The Vice Chancellor of Delta State University, Abraka, Prof. Andy Ogochukwu Egwunyenga, has announced that the university will partner with Stepat Farms to strengthen its community service and boost food supply in Nigeria. The Vice Chancellor stated this on Tuesday during the public unveiling of…
By Austen Akhagbeme The UK human rights lawyer, Keir Starmer, did not appeal to many as a firebrand politician when the campaign for the just concluded UK general elections began six weeks ago. His ordinariness and humble background could not be compared…
BY SUNNY A. DAVID In response to a distress call at approximately 12:40 pm today, July 4, 2024, the Anambra State Police Command has rescued two victims from a building collapse at Ekeoyibo market in Amawbia. The rescued individuals have been rushed…
The European Union has offered postgraduate scholarships to 142 young Nigerians in top European universities in the 2024-25 academic session, under its flagship educational programme, Erasmus+. Nigeria with this number, retains its number one spot among beneficiaries of the EU postgraduate scholarships…
Dr Deinghan Ray Macauley today came hard on civil servants as responsible for corruption in the country, and not politicians. Macauley argued that innocent politicians are tutored by civil servant on how to take government money through smart budgeting. He made the…
BY SUNNY A. DAVID Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has sworn in the newly confirmed Transition Committee Chairmen of the 21 Local Government Areas of the State, charging them to serve the public interest and prioritize the welfare of the people….
Aniocha North Labour Party chairmanship candidate, Dr. Augustine Ojogbo has promised to build mega projects in the council area if elected into office.Dr. Ojogbo gave the promise when he visited Idumu-Ogo, Obomkpa, Issele-Mkpitime, Onicha-Olona, Ezi, Issele-Azagba, Obior and Onicha-Ugbo in continuation of…
By TONY EKE At a time Deltans are still immersed in the euphoria of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori’s successful first year in office and expecting a harvest of more achievements in the second year, it’s worrisome to observe the…
By Fred Edoreh Truly, political defeat can be terribly traumatizing. The pain of loss can lead to Complex-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder, the symptoms of which include low self-perception, poor emotional regulation, amnesia in consciousness, loss of sense of reality, and dullness in judgment. The trauma…
By Austen Akhagbeme In his characteristic show of humility and love for the common man, Dr Azemhe Azena, the NNPP Governorship Candidate, told the story of his humble beginning as he visited the market women and Leaders of the Barracks Market in…
By Harrison Akamule The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Flag bearer of Ward 16 in Bomadi Local Government Council in the forthcoming Delta State Local Government Councils Elections, Mr Austin Massah has promised to come up with BYLAWS that will promote conducive atmosphere…
By Harrison Akamule The People’s Democratic Party PDP Flag bearer of Ward 20, Okoloba Community Bomadi Local Government Area in the forthcoming Delta State Local Government Councils Elections Mr . ThankGod Tiriki has appealed to the electorate in the Ward not to…
By Harrison Akamule Mr Odigrima made the assertion while inspecting the poor state of the only toilet facility in the School which have made Pupils of the school to defecate at the river forcados. The PTA Chairman noted that construction of a…
The Invest in African Energies roadshow in Lagos – organized by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) on June 25 – united more than 250 Nigerian entrepreneurs and investors interested in accessing opportunities in Africa’s oil and gas, and energy sectors. Nigeria is…
The ECOWAS Court President, Justice Edward Amoako Asante has welcomed the Chairperson of the Community Audit Committee, Diane Holo-Sacramento at the ECOWAS Court. The meeting marked the first official engagement between the Court and the Audit Committee, signifying a significant step towards…
By Austen Akhagbeme The New Nigeria People’s Party Governorship Candidate, Dr Azemhe Azena on Thursday, stormed Benin city, the Edo state capital with a well attended peace March. The Governorship Candidate, who was accompanied by a team from the Party National headquarters,…
The Executive Assistant to Delta State Governor on Media and former chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ,Delta State Council, Comrade Norbert Chiazor has expressed gratitude to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the People’s Democratic Party, PDP for the nomination of an Idumuje-Unor indigene,…
L”Dear Noble Anioma People and Esteemed Stakeholders. I write to you today with a heart full of hope,determination and patriotism not only as your Senator but as a fellow Anioma person who shares our collective dreams and aspirations.The creation of Anioma State…
The Federal Government has called on the nation’s youth to come out with their expectations, promising commitment to translating their expectations into actionable policies and initiatives that drive tangible change. The promise was made on Thursday in Abuja by the Minister of…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad has dismantled several illegal local refining sites in Umelechi Forest in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State. The CG’ SIS Commander, Deputy Commandant Appolos Dandaura said14 Suspects…
The Petroleum Industry Act (2021) has been observed as inadequate in providing solutions to the ecological and environmental challenges of the Niger Delta region. This was observed by stakeholders at the Third Niger Delta Socio-Ecological Alternatives Convergence (NDAC), organised by the Health…
By Pastor Joseph Obaro Ikupa (Worldwide Publicity Secretary) The Ughelli branch of the Ambrose Alli University Alumni Association Worldwide, Ekpoma, at the weekend, got a new executive council. This followed an election conducted by the electoral committee, which was set up by…
A wave of excitement filled the air in Mamud Fana South, Gambia, as residents celebrated a new era of clean and reliable electricity with the commissioning of 77 Solar Home Systems (SHSs). This life-changing project, implemented by UNIQUE ENERGY, was made possible…
Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) has justified the decision of the anti-narcotics body to go after the assets of drug barons and traffickers as part of ongoing offensive action against illicit drugs….
