By Harrison Akamule. The remains of the mother of the Chairman, Delta State Arts Council, Elder Pius Labo, late Martha Labo, aged 75, will be laid to rest on Friday, November 29, at St. Micheals Catholic Church cemetery, Ogriagbene, Bomadi Local Government…
As Delta state comes to grief with the transition of former Deputy Governor, Professor Amos Utuama,(SAN),the Senator representing Delta North at the National Assembly,Prince Ned Munir Nwoko has described the exit as a monumental loss to Deltans. In a tribute to Utuama…
BY MICHAEL EKOKORUWE Pa. Chief Samson Amadhe, a centenarian has passed on at the age of 115 years old at Uzere, Isoko South local government area of Delta State. High Chief Iduh Amadhe, patron Isoko Development Union and chairman OML 30 Board…
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 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 Harrison Akamule “If there was an area of life that God exerted His Sovereignty is death. How could my younger sister Late Deaconess Veronica Atekene-ere Esuru pass on to glory just like that without given her siblings and Children notice of…
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 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…
By Monday Uwagwu Medieval-era European write, William Shakespeare (real name Francis Bacon), it was who held that there exists in humanity a rare breed of men he classified as natural leaders. He also held that they rare are as scarce as the…
Bola Aganaba, a man of exceptional character, dedication, and commitment to excellence, celebrates his 60th birthday. With a decade-long career as a civil engineer and pastor, he has not only left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s infrastructure development but also touched countless…
The Senior Policy Adviser to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, was been honoured with a long service award by the Lions International Club.The award which was conferred on him weekend in Warri, according to the club, was in…
Wife of Chike Ogeah, a former Information Commissioner for Delta State, is dead. She reportedly died after a prolonged illness on Sunday, at the age of 62. In a statement issued by the former Information Commissioner, he expressed gratitude for the overwhelming…
BY MICHAEL J. EKOKORUWE The final burial rites of the late Odiologbo of Emede, High Chief Paul Oletu Eriri has been slated for Saturday 16th March 2024 at Emede, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. According to a statement signed…
On black HAT,, Chief Thompson Fuyei, a politician, flanked by IN-laws at grave side during the interment of his father – In -law’s , Late Chief Seikemefa Sorankeme at Akugbene Community, Bomadi Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. Pix. Harrison Akamule. ”…
Pix From right , A politician, Honourable Thompson Fuyei flanked by friends during his late father- in- law Service of Songs, Chief Seikemefa Sorankeme at Akugbene Community, Bomadi Local Government Area, Delta State on 1st march, 2024. Pix, Harrison Akamule Honourable Thompson…
BY MICHAEL EKOKORUWE Chief Stella Eta Enahoro, wife of High Chief Eta Enahoro, MD and CEO of Skyward Limited, yesterday, celebrated her 59th birthday with eulogies. The birthday bash was inundated with glowing encomium poured on the celebrant by dignitaries that graced…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has expressed sadness on the passing of the Asagba of Asaba, Obi Prof. Joseph Chike Edozien, CFR. The Asagba, who was a distinguished medical scholar and first Black-African indigenous Dean of Medicine in a foreign land,…
…Assures of his commitment to developing sports in Rivers. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their performance and commended them for their resilience throughout the tournament at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)….
A former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Delta State Council, Comrade Osita Biose, has released the programme for the burial arrangement of his father in-law, late Mr. Friday Adogah Okpe. The announcement reads: “Burial Announcement!With gratitude to God Almighty…
By Chukwudi Asoya A retired Nurse in Delta State, Mrs. Patricia Adaeze Ideh, has identified quality , standard and integrity as the bedrock of discipline among humanity in any society. Mrs. Ideh stated this during the Platinum Jubilee Celebration of Marymount College,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has condoled with government and people of Namibia over the death of their president, Hage Geingob. The Federal Government communicated its condolence in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francisca Omayuli….
Mustapha Habib Ahmed’s tenure as the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has been marked by a series of commendable achievements, showcasing his leadership, dedication, and strategic vision in handling emergency response and disaster management in Nigeria. Upon assuming…
There couldn’t have been a more poignant last chapter to a man’s life than my final text exchange with him. He reached out on December 31, 2023, to draw my attention to a Qur’an recital competition in Damaturu, Yobe State, stating that…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Sunday led a delegation of Borno people to attend the funeral prayer of his spokesperson, Mallam Isa Gusau, which was held at the National Mosque in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The delegation comprises the senators…
By Stanley Nkwocha The mood at the Vice President’s wing of the Presidential Villa on Friday December 22, 2023, was different from what it used to be during preparations for festivities in the yuletide. On the faces of the aides and staff…
By Onoriode Etatsemi The Delta State Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry ofJustice, Mr. Omamuzo Erebe, has eulogised the impacts of Mr. Louis Umuze , a Chief State Counsel that retired from service voluntarily, describing him as a great asset to…
By Cmr Wilbet Ijeoma It was a beehive of burial activities on the 2nd day of December 2023 as the Publicity Secretary of University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) Worldwide, Comrade Enitan Abel Johngold Orheruata, who also doubles as the Chairman, Federal…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated former President of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan as he clocks 66 years. In a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Oborevwori lauded the former Nigerian leader for his indubitable…
–From SUNNY A. DAVID: The Transition Committee Chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area, Hon. Pascal Aniegbuna has commiserated with the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo over the loss of his father, Pa Simeon Nwankwo Soludo (Akukananwa) at the ripped age of…
-By Rosemary Moribirin: Since his assumption of office as the Chief of Air Staff about 140 days, Air Marshal (AVM) Hassan Bala Abubakar have been marked by significant accomplishments, underscoring his commitment to transforming the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and fortifying the…
-From CHUKWUDI ASOYA/ MAGNUS EMUJI: The Chairman, leaders and stakeholders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Okpanam have congratulated the Director -General of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Chief Patrick Ukah on his appointment. In a statement on behalf…
The need to live impactful life on earth for the overall benefits of humanity has been stressed. A veteran journalist , Mr. Austin Ogwuda stated this in Okpanam while speaking with newsmen shortly after receiving posthumous award for his late father, Diokpa…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has revealed it’s contribution towards the ongoing investigation into the death of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka MohBad. The agency in a statement on Saturday by it’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi said: “Following media enquiries on the…
A dark cloud enveloped the residence of the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, on October 30, 2022 when the news filtered in that Ezinne Gold Obinnaya Egege, Sir Onyeme’s mother-in-law, had passed on. Yours sincerely with other close…
-From MICHAEL J. EKOKORUWE: Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State at the weekend, celebrated Pa. Chief Samson Amadhe on the occasion of his 114th birthday celebration at Uzere, Isoko South local government area of Delta State. The Governor urged Deltans to emulate…
-By CHUKWUDI ASOYA/MAGNUS EMUJI: The imediate past Senior Special Assistant (SSA,) in the administration of the former Governor of Delta State in the office of the Secretary to the State Government, Amb. Sir Felix Ideh, has lauded Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for…
-By Albert OGRAKA, Editor: The birthday anniversary celebration of the immediate past Managing Director/CEO of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 was glamorous and memorable, as people from all walks…
Social crusader and media and public relations expert, Mr. Harrison AKAMULE has lost an elder brother The sad incident was said to have occurred in the morning of Sunday, September 10, 2023.. The Late Mr. CHRISTMAS AREREBO, was aged AGED 76. A…
