Politics

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Isoko North Local Government Area Chapter has congratulated member representing Isoko North/South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko on his victory at the Appeal Court on Wednesday. The Elections petition tribunal which sat in Asaba, had earlier nullified the victory of Ukodhiko and declared a rerun at Okpolo-Enhwe Ward 9 in Isoko South LGA. Not satisfied with the judgement of the tribunal, Ukodhiko approached the Court…

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) calls on all actors in the disagreement in Rivers State to sheathe their swords and allow for peaceful and amicable resolution of all the issues. The NWC urges all PDP members and supporters to be calm and assures that it has commenced processes, using the Party’s internal conflict resolution mechanisms to ensure that all matters and areas of disagreement are addressed. The NWC therefore…

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated the Chairman of the State Traditional Rulers’ Council and Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, HRM Maj. Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (rtd), Orhue 1, on his installation as the pioneer Chancellor of the Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, also congratulated the revered monarch on his conferment with the Honorary Doctor of Law Degree of…

The UPU Youth Wing witnessed a momentous occasion yesterday, October 28th, 2023, as Ughere Blessed and his team emerged victorious in the highly anticipated election for the position of President and officers respectively. Hon. Festus Eseoghene Utuama, a prominent figure in Delta Central and member representing Ughelli South in Delta State House of Assembly extends his warmest congratulations to the newly elected officials. The Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Youth Wing plays a vital role in…

The Urhobo Youth Leaders’ Association (UYLA) has congratulated the newly sworn-in Executive Council of the Youthwing of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) over a successful election and swearing-in ceremony yesterday in Ovwiamuge-Agbarho. UYLA’s National President, Olorogun (Amb) Samuel Onoriode Oghotomo (JP) expressed confidence on the ability of the Olomu-born Comr. Blessed Ughere to pilot the affairs of the ‘Ighele Re UPU’ well by unifying all sons and daughters of Urhobo and partnering with the Delta-Urhobo…

Former governor,Senator Dr.Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa must be one of the happiest men on earth.First Anioma to govern Delta in history,bowed out installing a solid successor. Rt.Hon.Sheriff Oborevwori,followed Okowa’s favoured fate,emerging as the first speaker of Delta state House of Assembly to become governor and longest serving Speaker. Who speaks of “cold war” in a happy room? Can mutual smiles inspire acrimonious face -off? Oborevwori’s treasure is Okowa ‘s takeaway. Reports that both statesmen are brooding…

Delta State Local Government Retirees are expressing their dissatisfaction with the alleged arbitrary removal of #8 million from pensions and gratuities of local government retirees. They are now demanding the immediate removal of the Auditor General and his deputy from office for misleading the Secretary to the State Government and the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON). The chairman, Pst Daniel Onosanimoni, and Secretary, Elder Godwin Ekelini, are outraged by the deductions and claim…

By Henry Ubus Honorable Chief Jite Brown (JP), the Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, extends heartfelt birthday greetings to Dr. Hillary Ibegbulem, the former Principal Secretary to former Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on this auspicious occasion of his birthday, today, Friday, 27/10/23. In a congratulatory message conveyed in Udu today, Jite, the Udu Council Boss, praised Ibegbulem as a bridge builder for Deltans. He commended the Ika North East Politician…

The management and entire team of Tantita Security Services Limited (TSSL), on Thursday , October 26,th, 2023, felicitated with His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, President and Commander -in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on his well established victory at the Supreme Court. Tantita management said in a statement that; “There is no doubt that you convincingly won the presidential poll of 25th February 2023. The sustained sabre rattling…

Delta State Executive Council, (EXCO), meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, approved a proposed budget of N714.4 billion for the 2024 fiscal year. The Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr Sonny Ekedayen, who disclosed this at a post EXCO press briefing at Government House, Asaba, said the proposed budget comprised N397 billion, representing 56 percent for Capital Expenditure, while N316 billion, representing 44 percent, is for recurrent expenditure. Ekadeyan, who was flanked by…