Politics

By Fidelis Egugbo THESE are really interesting times in Nigeria politics especially as we prepare for the 2023 general elections. In Delta State, the game is becoming more interesting as gladiators continue to emerge to slug it out particularly for the governorship seat. The common question that seems to agitate the minds of the people is centred on who takes over from Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Change of baton for leadership is mandatory and constitutional, happening…

The Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party PDP and a renowned security expert and CEO Chapel Security Consultancy Company Okakuro Oturu Solomon Onovughakpor, the Adjerese of Agbon Kingdom and Ogbanogba of Orhoakpor Clan has finally bowed to Pressure to contest the Delta State House of Assembly, Ethiope East Constituency. Speaking recently  at his country home in Orhoakpor, Ethiope East Local Government Area, Okakuro Oturu Solomon Onovughakpor thanked Members of Concerned Youths For Development  for their commitment in ensuring that Ethiope East Constituency gets the best for…

By Kennedy Atevure, Special Assistant (SA) on youth development to Governor Ifeanyi A. Okowa , Amb. Elvis Akpobi Majority , heartily congratulated Hon. Muhammed Kadade Suleiman, on his successful inauguration as PDP National Youth Leader of our great party yesterday. Akpobi in his Congratulatory statement said, that I am alive to witness this milestone of your inauguration as the National youth leader of the People’s Democratic Party is a testament that difficult doesn’t mean impossible….

By Daniel Dafe Publishers of community newspapers in Delta State have commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his commitment in moving the state forward, saying his administration “has recorded giant strides in the areas of infrastructure, human capital development, social amenities and especially, the recently commissioned Prof. Chike Edozien Secretariat.” The media proprietors said this in a communiqué released at the end of a two-day community media workshop organized by the Offices of the Special Assistants…

By Patrick Ochei The Delta State Honourable Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu has charged publishers of community newspapers under the aegis of Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria (ACNPN), Delta State Chapter, to do their best to sustain the relationship already established with Government, adding that Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa led administration is always eager to support the economic activities of all enterprising Deltans within the available resources. He made this assertion…

In order to decongest traffic in major roads in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State this festive Season, the Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council Hon. (Chief )Jite Brown (JP)has instructed his Supervisor for Health and Environment Hon. Voke Bukata to to begin clearing of roads in Udu. Hon. Bukata who commenced work yesterday at the popular Otor udu, Ujevwu Road leading to Jovi garden hotel and other roads, called on residents of…

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…

A House of Representatives aspirant for the Ndokwa /Ukwuani Federal Constituency in the 2023 general elections, Chief Ugo Nwokolo (aka Overdo) has said that he is going to the Green Charmbers of the National Assembly to give his people a better deal. Speaking to newsmen at the weekend in Ashaka, Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State, after a consultative visit to PDP local government area executives and some leaders of the party in…

The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has harped on the need for the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) to continue to build on the existing relationship with other ethnic nationalities in the State and the country. In his remarks as the Chairman of the Opening Ceremony session of the 90th Anniversary celebration of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), On Monday, November 29th, 2021,at the UPU Secretariat, Uvwiamuge-Agbarho, Ughelli North Local…

By Henry Ubus Following the development strides and successes recorded by Olorogun Jite Brown in the politics of Udu Local Government Area, Aladja community has named a street after him. Aladja Community through a letter by the Aladja Community Council (ACC) and signed by its President, Elder Otto Ogbiruveta stated that the road was formerly known as Berger Aladja Bypass Road.They stated in the letter that the decision to rename the road after Chief Jite…