Politics

It is six years since Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, a medical doctor-turned politician and former senator, became governor of Delta State. He spoke with a select group of journalists on the journey so far and the state of the nation. Excerpts: Your administration is now six years in office. What will you refer to as the outstanding achievements of the administration. There’s so much we have seen. But in your own rating, what will you describe…

By Sunny Akponana The man with the vision who has acquired the requisite experience, and will hit the ground running is Olorogun David Edevbie The youths who will be the primary beneficiaries of an Edevbie led administration in Delta State come 2023 are with you, ‘the David’ of our time. Let the BEST become, Olorogun David Edevbie is it. davidedevbiegovernordeltastatecome2023

By Sunday Apah Leaders and stakeholders of Isoko ethnic nationality have stated that the Urhobo people are doing well by coming together as a force to demand for what they think is legitimately theirs. High Chief Eta Enahoro, Traditional Prime Minister of Oyede Kingdom and Prof. Christopher Akpotu, President General of Isoko Development Union who spoke in same vein during the Consultative visit of DC-23 to Isoko nation, posited that its only those who invest…

The leadership of Delta Ijaw Comrades Community (DICC) has felicitated with Ambassador (Dr), Comrade Shedrack Agediga, Executive Director, Planning, Research and Statistics (PRS), Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) on his two years in office. The commendation was contained in a press release personally signed and issued to newsmen in Warri, by Ambassador Binebai Yerin Princewill, President general Delta Ijaw Comrade Community (DICC) on behalf of the group. The group noted that the…

*** Says His Return As Member of State Executive Council Is A Welcome Development *** Hails Governor Okowa For Bringing Amgbaduba Back As Oil And Gas Commissioner The Ibe-Uyadonwei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro has felicitated with the immediate past Commissioner for oil and gas in Delta State, Prince Emmanuel Amgbaduba, describing his reappointment as oil and gas Commissioner by the State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa as a welcome development. In a…

By Henry Ubus A Nigerian law Student who hails from Ujevwu in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Onoriode Ejovwo aka Hon. Otimah recently won as the Student Association President of Kings University College Accra Ghana in a keenly contested election. Mr Ejovwo whose campaign promises was hinged on Welfarism, Transparency and accountability made this known via his Facebook page recently.

By Sunday Apah The Delta State Government has called on Don Domingo Water Company charged to build water reservoir at Warri and Effurun to take their job seriously and deliver on time. The commissioner for Water Resources Development, Rt. Hon.Evelyn Oboro Esq., stated this when she had meeting with the leaders of the company in Asaba. Oboro said the project which is on Public Private Partnership will help to supply clean water to residents of…

The member representing Udu in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor JP has congratulated Hon. (Chief) Henry Sakpra on his appointment as Commissioner designate from Udu. In his congratulatory message, the honourable member described Sakpra as hardworking, dedicated and committed member of the party, who has over the years distinguished himself in Nation building. The house member also urged all Udu sons and daughters to support the commissioner in other to…

• Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the gale of defections has continued in favour of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oshimili South Local Government Area following the decampment of 36 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The former members of the APC who have now identified with the PDP set their brooms ablaze and sought shelter under the umbrella at a stakeholders meeting convened by the Chairman of the PDP in Oshimili…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described as wasteful and unjustifiable, President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to London. The president left for the United Kingdom on Monday to attend the Education Summit on Financing Global Partnership for Education (GPE) 2021-2025. The presidency also said Buhari will use the opportunity to see his doctor. But PDP said the president’s visit is not necessary since the meeting is scheduled to be a virtual one. The party said in…