Politics

The Delta State House of Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has reacted to a news story by The Union Nigeria Online, alleging financial impropriety in the State’s legislature. The Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts, Hon. Anthony Emeka Elekeokwuri, while reacting to the publication, said the Committee would not have responded to the fake news report, but was doing so to set the records straight, as it has elected to educate the author of the…

By Sunday Apah In its desire to ensure that Delta Central District produce the next governor of Delta state, the Delta Central 2023 (DC-23) lobby group has setup a 13-Man Committee to prune down the number of aspirants justling for the governorship seat from the district. The 13-Man Committee included Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari, as Chairman, Prof. Sunny Awhefeada, Secretary, Arthur Akpowowo Esq., Assistant Secretary, while Dr. Godfrey Enita, Edewor Omonemu Esq., Andy Osawota Esq., Anthony…

By Ese Obote-Ogwu Delta State Commissioner for Youth Development, Comrade Ifeanyi Egwunyenga, has enjoined youths in the state to embrace diligence and prayer as priorities to succeed in life. Comrade Egwunyenga gave the charge in an interview with newsmen in his office in Asaba, the state capital. He advised youths to channel their energy into positive ventures that would make them earn their livelihood as masters in positive, consistent and self disciplined dispositions. The commissioner…

By : Ovoke Akpobasa Love, compassion and service are key qualities that define a humanitarian like chief Sheriff Oborevwori. His service to the people stems from a healthy heart of love and not for ego tripping. For instance, one would imagine the radiation of smiles the chief emplaced on the faces of School children who benefited from the Sheriff Oborevwori foundation’s outreach sometime in May 2021. Among Schools that benefited from this gesture are: Igugudu…

… The member representing Udu Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor JP stormed Delta Central People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Mega Rally with party supporters, where PDP received hundreds of All Progressive Congress, (APC) and other decampees from other parties back to PDP; just as he officially unveiled his’ third tenure bid to the admiration of all in the rally. Hon. Uviejitobor assured Udu PDP party leaders and supporters…

The birth of a child desires growth to achieve his purpose of existence. The Choice to progress is not considerable, Everyone desires progress, which makes it our focal point to attract the good and noble citizens of our dear constituents to support the aspiration of Hon Onoriode Agofure. The young progressive legislator is a servant leader, equipped with noble experience to actualize the desired function. The humility portrayed by his personality is a good reason…

The Delta State PDP Chairman Olorogun Barr Kingsley Esiso has felicitated with Patani LGA PDP Chairman, Olorogun Godspower Omafuvwe Asiuwhu on his auspicious Occassion of his Birthday anniversary. Esiso who disclosed this in his residence in Sapele describe Comr. Godspwer Asiuwhu as a Committed and Dedicated Personality who has devoted his time in ensuring that the assignments under his Portfolio as a party Chairman was Properly done with a Productive Results ” has recorded tremendous…

Protocol: It is my honour and privilege to welcome His Excellency, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, our Governor, Members of State Executive Council and other Members of his team to the Hallowed Chamber of the Delta State House of Assembly, for the presentation of the year 2022 Budget. Let me also welcome our former Speakers and Members of previous Assemblies of the House who are here present to witness this epoch making ceremony. You have always…

Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, commended Southern Governors’ Wives Forum for its fight against gender-based violence in Nigeria. Okowa gave the commendation when he received members of the Forum, led by their President and wife of Governor of Osun State, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola, who visited him at Government House, Asaba. Others on the delegation were the host and wife of Delta Governor, Dame Edith Okowa; Mrs Bisi Fayemi, Ekiti; Dr Martha Udom,…

Mr. Speaker,Honourable MembersIt is my pleasure to present to this honourable House the budget estimates for the 2022 fiscal year. OPENING REMARKS First, let me thank this House for the timely consideration and approval of the 2021 Supplementary Appropriation Bill. The speedy passage of the bill testifies to the sense of responsibility and accountability that you have towards the good people of Delta State. Mr. Speaker, I commend your wisdom and statesmanship, and I extend…