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By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo  The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna state chapter, has distanced itself from the  Bishops who were  at the official unveiling of former Governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima as the running mate of the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress(APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  Rev. John Joseph Hayab, the Kaduna state CAN Chairman,said in an interview that Christians in the country would not  lose sleep following the Tinubu/Shettima presidential candidate in…

Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Delta, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated former Governor of Anambra and Presidential Candidate of Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, as he clocks 61. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olise Ifeajika , in Asaba, Okowa said that Obi deserved to be celebrated on his birth anniversary for his outstanding accomplishments and statesmanship. He commended the LP candidate for being an inspirational…

Governor of Delta and Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa has condoled with the Okumagba family, the government and people of Warri South Local Government Area of the state on the passing of the Orosuen of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom, Sir Emmanuel Okumagba. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, the governor noted that the late monarch was an influential leader who was committed to the…

By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Independent investigators are working very hard to unravel the reasons why a two time governorship aspirant in Delta State, Olorogun David Edevbie, deliberately refused to indicate his place of primary assignment during National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, which purportedly took place in 1986/87. The National Youth Service Corps Year comprises of four (4) main segments in which every Corps Member must satisfactorily participate before he/she is qualified to be issued a…

In an effort to enhance effective service delivery and realisation of the stronger Delta vision of the state governor, the Commissioner, Ministry of Environment, Chief Godspower Asiuwhu, has called for more collaboration from sister agencies in the state. Asiuwhu gave the call when he paid a familiarisation visit to the Waste Management Board in Asaba, the state capital.He charged other agencies under the Ministry, to come together and operate as one, adding that his success…

Delta Government on Monday said protesting pensioners in the state are not retirees of the state government but primary school retirees under the local government councils. Briefing journalists in Asaba, Mr Charles Aniagwu, Commissioner for Information, stated that the protests targeted at maligning and impugning the reputation of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa was politically motivated. According to him, the leader of the protesting retirees is Mrs Helen Ejie, APC Delta North Woman Leader and accused her…

Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, has congratulated Comrade Sonia Unobunjo on her emergence as the 5th Chairperson of Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Delta State chapter. Unobunjo defeated her only opponent, Comrade Anthonia Mowah, in the election held in Asaba at the weekend, with 107 votes against Mowah’s 46 votes. In the congratulatory message, Ifeajika wished the newly-elected NAWOJ chairperson and members of her executive a successful…

The leadership of “M.O.R.E STUDENTS FOR SHERIFF” ably led by the Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Students Comr Okoh Ezekiel Oghenetega, Comr Agbinone Omovigho Francis, Comr Precious Agberia Takufia has set aside Tuesday 26th July, 2022 for a One Day awareness Campaign tagged: Your PVC, Your Power. Speaking Yesterday Sunday, Comr Okoh Ezekiel who revealed that the One Day awareness Campaign will hold at College of Education, Warri noted that the Campaign…

Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated Senator Ademola Adeleke on his victory in Saturday’s governorship election in Osun. Adeleke, the candidate of the PDP was announced winner of the gubernatorial contest in the state by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after polling 403,371 votes to defeat the incumbent, governor, Adegboyega Oyetola of All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 375,027 votes. In a statement by…

Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola has lost his re-election bid to his closest rival, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke. Adeleke of the PDP won 17 of the 30 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the governorship election held in the State of Osun, yesterday. Incumbent Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC), however, won in the remaining 13 LGAs. While Adeleke garnered 403,371 votes in the overall…