March 6 LG Polls: Aniocha North Leaders Poised For PDP Victory, Commiserate With Okowa Over Father’s Demise

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Aniocha North Local Government leaders rose on Friday, February 12, 2021 from a stakeholders meeting expressing a total sense of commitment and unity to work together for the landslide victory of the party in the March 6,…

Bashorun Askia Presents DESOPADEC Board, Mgt Condolences To Okowa *As Commission Consoles Gov

Bashorun Askia Presents DESOPADEC Board, Mgt Condolences To Okowa *As Commission Consoles Gov

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –Editor Members of the Board and Management of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, (DESOPADEC), has paid a condolence visit to the State Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, on the death of his father. The Managing…

Owhefere: Bashorun Askia Condoles Delta Assembly Speaker, Members *Says TKO Was Loyal Friend, Brother, Confidant

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA, has expressed deep sadness over the death ofthe Majority Leader in the Delta State House of Assembly, representing…

Two Deaths Too Many *As Candlelight Dims For Pa Okowa, Hon. Owhefere In Delta

Two Deaths Too Many *As Candlelight Dims For Pa Okowa, Hon. Owhefere In Delta

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –Edited By Albert OGRAKA: DELTANS at home and in the Diaspora were on Thursday, January 28, 2021 woken up to sad news about the demise of two great personalities. First, was the breaking news of the passing of…

DESOPADEC MD/CEO, Bashorun Askia Mourns Gov. Okowa’s Father

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Albert OGRAKA: THE Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA has commiserated with the Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, over the passing…

REACTIONS OVER OWHEFERE’S PAINFUL DEMISE FROM ISOKO NATION

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Michael EKOKORUWE: The President General of the social cultural organization of Isoko Nation, Isoko Development Union (IDU), Dr. Chris Akpotu has described the sudden demise of Hon. Tim Owhefere as ‘shocking and horrendous emotional attack on Isoko…

What You Must Know About Woman On N20 Naira Note

What You Must Know About Woman On N20 Naira Note

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Courtesy Phoenix Biography of Ladi KwaliDr. Hadiza Ladi Kwali was one of Nigeria’s foremost and most prolific potters, as well as the woman at the back of twenty naira note. Ladi Kwali was born in the small village…

My Father Had Wished He Died In Nigeria –Hon. Nwaobi

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): …. As Okowa, Otuaro, Elumelu, Oborevwori, Nwaodua, Chijuka, Odoe, Okwuofu, Kachikwu, Others Bid Sir Marcel Mekowuhe Nwaobi Farewell In an emotion laden voice, the member representing Aniocha North Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Engr. Emeka…

NDC Ozoro Old Boys Mourn Pioneer President, Ejughemre

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Notre Dame College Ozoro Old Boys Association (NODACOBA) has described the death of a former Electoral Commissioner in the defunct Bendel State and its pioneer President, Olorogun Atuyota Ejughemre, as a great loss to the country particularly…

JP CLARK: You Will Murder The Play

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – By AZUA ALONU: When we told our English teacher, we were going to put on stage J.P Clark’s Play. Ozidi, he said: You will murder the play. Our dramatic society in our estimation very virile, we were…

BASHORUN ASKIA MOURNS LATE EMIR OF ZAZZAU *He Bonded Across Ethnic Divide

–Blank NEWS Online ( NIGERIA) – Front Albert Ograka: Managing Director of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA, has described the death of the Emir of Zazzau (Zaria), Alhaji Shehu Idris, as a personal loss…

Askia, Owhefere, Macaulay, Others Condole Ellu Monarch Over Queen’s Demise

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Dr. Askia Ogieh; the Majority Leader Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Tim Owhefere; the Director General…

Late Flying Officer Arotile To Be Buried On July 23 With Full Military Honours

*As Ministers Of Women Affairs, Information, NASS Members Pay Condolence visit To CAS -Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA (North-East Bureau Chief): The remains of late Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF’s) first female combat helicopter pilot, who…

ARCHBISHOP APENA EULOGIZES CATHERINE ILOLO, SAYS SHE WAS A VERY GOOD CHRISTIAN, PHILANTHROPIST

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: The Archbishop of Bethesda Gospel Mission, Irri, Isoko South local government area of Delta State, Archbishop Christian Aggrey O. Apena, has eulogized Hon. Mrs. Catherine Ilolo, former commissioner, local governmentl service commission, Delta State over…

DESOPADEC MD/CEO LEADS MANAGEMENT ON FIRST-CALL CONDOLENCE VISIT TO OVERAH FAMILY

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA, today led Executive Directors and Management, on a first-call condolence visit to the family of Hon. Joyce Overah,…

Rainfall For “Rain Maker” **As Majek Fashek Sleeps @57 >>Watch Videos>>

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: The early hours annual, ritual rainfall of June 1 may have unknowingly announced his passage to greater glory. It heralded a sad news. Majekodunmi Fasheke, known by his stage name Majek Fashek or the rainmaker…

Chief E K Clark Is A Towering Pillar At 93  -Bashorun Askia, DESOPADEC MD

Chief E K Clark Is A Towering Pillar At 93 -Bashorun Askia, DESOPADEC MD

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh has described Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark as a towering pillar and source of strength to many he…

54 Happy Cheers To True Patriot, Representative, Philanthropist, Prophet, Pastor, Evangelist

54 Happy Cheers To True Patriot, Representative, Philanthropist, Prophet, Pastor, Evangelist

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Pastor Joseph Obaro IKUPA: Born 54 years ago to Urhobo parents from Ughievwen kingdom in Ughelli South LGA of present day Delta State, Rev. Ejiroghene Francis Waive is a man among men. From a humble beginning he…

When Nations Triumph Over Adversaries, It’s Down To Labour’s Sacrifice –Odio Bashorun Askia

When Nations Triumph Over Adversaries, It’s Down To Labour’s Sacrifice –Odio Bashorun Askia

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Odio Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA, has felicitated with workers across the globe, as they mark Labour Day on…

DESOPADEC MD Mourns As Rear Admiral Good Akpolo Dies at 67

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Managing Director of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, has expressed sadness and pain over the death of Rear Admiral Good Omo-Owho Akpolo (rtd.). Rear Admiral Good Akpolo (rtd.) who was one time…

Bashorun Askia Mourns Rear Admiral Akpolo **Says “Uzere Kingdom, Delta, Nigeria Loses Man Of Immeasurable Competence And Acuity”

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA, has condoled the Akpolo family, over the death of former Command Intelligence Officer, Eastern Naval Command,…

Reps Minority Leader, Ndudi Elumelu, Mourns Ex-AGF, Richard Akinjide

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has expressed sorrow over the death of legal luminary, former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Chief Richard Akinjide, describing his death as…

Ofou Revealed: As Veteran Journalist Receives Encomiums On Birthday

Ofou Revealed: As Veteran Journalist Receives Encomiums On Birthday

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Patrick OCHEI: The veteran journalist and Chairman, Board of Delta Broadcasting Service, DBS Asaba, Comrade Felix Ofou has been showered with encomiums by friends and staff of DBS to celebrate his birthday. The man, Ofou, born on…

Rev. S.W. Martin Lives on as Pilgrim Baptist Hospital Issele-Uku Reopens Feb. 22

Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): All is now set for the official reopening of Pilgrim Baptist Hospital Issele-uku for full medical services. The reopening follows the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Hospital established by a renowned Baptist Minister and founder of the Pilgrim Baptist…

ISOKO TRADITIONAL COUNCIL HONOURS ASKIA OGIEH WITH CHIEFTAINCY TITLE

ISOKO TRADITIONAL COUNCIL HONOURS ASKIA OGIEH WITH CHIEFTAINCY TITLE

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)-By Michael EKOKORUWE Isoko Traditional Ruler’s Council over the weekend conferred the title of “Udu of Isoko kingdom” on Dr. Bashorun Askia Ogieh, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of DESOPADEC to honor and celebrate his recent appointment by…

Elumelu Felicitates With IBB @ 78

Elumelu Felicitates With IBB @ 78

The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Godwin Elumelu, has felicitated with former Nigeria Military President and head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida GCFR, on the occasion of his 78th birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message signed personally…

Bashorun Askia MD/CEO DESOPADEC Felicitates With Ibori @ 61

Bashorun Askia MD/CEO DESOPADEC Felicitates With Ibori @ 61

-By Albert OGRAKA: The Managing Director/CEO of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun (Hon) Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA, has a on behalf of the Commission felicitated with the former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori. “On…

ELOZINO OGEGE BURIED AMIDST TEARS FROM DELSU STUDENTS, FAMILY, RELATIONS

ELOZINO OGEGE BURIED AMIDST TEARS FROM DELSU STUDENTS, FAMILY, RELATIONS

-FROM MICHAEL EKOKORUWE: The remains of Miss Elozino Ogege was laid to rest at the weekend amidst tears from students of Delta State University and family relatives at Oleh, Isoko South local government area of Delta State. Speaking during a short funeral…

Bashorun Askia Felicitates With Gov. Okowa @ 60  **As Okowa Marks Birthday In Grand Style

Bashorun Askia Felicitates With Gov. Okowa @ 60 **As Okowa Marks Birthday In Grand Style

-By Albert OGRAKA: A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and immediate past Executive Director of Finance and Administration at the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun (Hon) Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA, has felicitated with Governor Ifeanyi Arthur…

HCI Patrick Ukah: The Untold Story…

HCI Patrick Ukah: The Untold Story…

By Gifty Omashola Rarely has any political office holder been so bedeviled by his own ‘constituency as Mr. Patrick Ukah has been. From outright sabotage by some of his staff, to calls for his removal by his ‘constituents’ on grounds of ineptitude…

Atiku Abubakar Wants FG To Learn From Delta Wealth Creation Programmes

Atiku Abubakar Wants FG To Learn From Delta Wealth Creation Programmes

FORMER Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has called on the Federal Government to study and adopt the empowerment module of the Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa. Alhaji Abubakar who is the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in…

TO OUR GREAT LEADER WAZIRI ATIKU ABUBAKAR: Happy Birthday Sire

TO OUR GREAT LEADER WAZIRI ATIKU ABUBAKAR: Happy Birthday Sire

TO OUR GREAT LEADER WAZIRI ATIKU ABUBAKAR: Happy Birthday Sire We the great people of ASM DELTA heartily congratulate our dynamic leader, a great entrepreneur and visioner, Waziri Atiku ABUBAKAR on his birthday. Sir as your life has become synonymous with success…

President Buhari, Gov. Okowa Commiserate With Tycoon Sunny Odogwu Family In Delta

President Buhari, Gov. Okowa Commiserate With Tycoon Sunny Odogwu Family In Delta

President Buhari has also extended his heartfelt condolences to the good people of Asaba and the Government of Delta State on the passage of foremost industrialist, businessman and elder statesman, Chief Sonny Iwedike Odogwu, (CFR), the Ide Ahaba, who died on Monday…

Gov Okowa Mourns As His Communications Manager, Ekwugum Loses Father

Gov Okowa Mourns As His Communications Manager, Ekwugum Loses Father

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed his deep condolences to the Ekwugum family of Idumu Izomor Quarter in Owa-Oyibu, Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, over the death of their patriarch, Late Pa Ephraim Chukwuma Ekwugum who passed on at…

Okowa Extols Prof. Ijomah's Intellectual Contribution To Nigeria At 81

Okowa Extols Prof. Ijomah's Intellectual Contribution To Nigeria At 81

Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –:  Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated renowned Professor of Political Sociology, author, scholar, academician, and institutional administrator, Professor Benedict Imeagwu Chukwumah Ijomah, as he turns 81 on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Governor Okowa in…