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...Says Okowa's Passion To Raise New Generation Of Leaders Commendable.  By ;Wilson Macaulay Warri Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Communications and Convener, Coalition for Media Politics, Chief Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that the huge cost of prosecuting elections in Nigeria, negates legislation on "Not Too Young To Run" in Nigeria. Speaking as a guest of Voice of Delta FM Radio in Asaba, Okowa's EAC said the only panacea to youth involvement in the electioneering process and be voted for; is for federal government through the National Assembly, to enact laws reducing cost of election funding while political parties on the other hand must of a necessity slash cost of procuring nomination forms. He berated the national government of the All Progressives Congress, APC, under President Muhammadu Buhari, for paying lip service to the Not Too Young To Run project, noting that by raising cost of election expenses, it goes to show that int

By Wilson Macaulay Warri A group under the auspices of Vanguard for Transparent Leadership and Democracy VATLAD, has lauded the Senate leadership over plans to inuagurate the initially screened board of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC. According to the Group led by Igbini Odafe Emmanuel, "Our attention has been drawn to Media reports that Senate President Ahmed Lawal-led Senate of Nigeria has insisted on President Buhari inaugurating only the members of the governing Board of NDDC that were duly nominated, and screened and confirmed by the Senate in 2019 in accordance with the provision of section 2(2a) of the NDDC Act 2000, as amended. Emmanuel however noted that he was  saddened by Media reports that there still exist some Ministers of APC-led Federal Goverment who hail from the Oil Producing Niger Delta Region, who vow to cause alteration or replacement in the membership of this Senate confirmed Governing Board of NDDC. He described the alleged plot by these Ministe

  By Wilson Macaulay Warri A civil society organisation, Vanguard for Transparent Leadership and Democracy (VATLAD), has commended   Ahmed Lawan, President of the Nigerian Senate,  over its call on  President Muhammadu Buhari to inaugurate the substantive board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). VATLAD’s National President, Comrade Igbini Odafe Emmanuel, who expressed delight over the Senate’s move, however, raised concerns about some serving ministers that are bent on substituting members of NDDC board already screened and  cleared by the Senate. The statement obtained by  Daily lndependent in Abuja on Tuesday, reads : “Our attention has been drawn to media reports that Senate President Ahmed Lawal-led Senate of Nigeria has insisted on President Buhari inaugurating only the members of the governing Board of NDDC that were duly nominated, screened and confirmed by the Senate in 2019 in accordance with the provision of section 2(2a) of the NDDC Act 2000, as amended. “lnde

 Ndokwa Nation Has Political, Cultural Affinities With Delta Central - Ndubisi *Says Message of DC-23 Is Apt, Suitable For Present Realities By Wilson Macaulay Warri The people of Ndokwa ethnic nationality in Delta state on Friday stated that they have cultural, language and political affinities with the people of Delta Central Senatorial District.  President General of Ndokwa Neku Union (NNU) General Mike Ndubisi (rtd), made this known on behalf of the Ndokwa nation when leaders and members of Delta Central 2023 lobby group paid them consultation visit at Ezhionum community, in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State. Ndubisi stated further that they listened to the presentation of DC-23 with full attention because what they were told by the Delta Central lobby group was apt and suitable for the present situation.  According to him, "the message is alien to some persons that are with me here because they heard it for the first time, and we are indeed very grateful. "As

  By Wilson Macaulay Warri  A Delta South Senator’s aide, has explained why his boss  was seen kneeling before former Governor James Ibori in a photo that has gone viral. The legislative Aide further explained that It was only a token of respect in Urhobo tradition, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to lndependent  on Friday.  He stated that the photo was shot on Wednesday during Manager’s courtesy visit to Ibori.  Senator James Manager  went to see him  Chief lbori on Wednesday,” in continuation of his Governorship quest come 2023. Speaking more specifically he  continued,:“Like his previous boss, Ibori is a senior, a king, and an elder to him. “You kneel whenever you go to pay honour to an Urhobo elder or someone you respect. “For people to show who the individual is to you is a statement of appreciation." However, he lamented that saying : “On social media, things are simply being twisted. “It’s a personal relationship,” he says. “You don’t expect the

  ...Okowa, Ibori And Uduaghan Displayed Unbroken Bond At Her Funeral Service. By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe. #eacgovdelta  Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, on Thursday paid glowing tribute to the good virtues of the late wife of former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Dr (Mrs) Tuwere Nelly Utuama, urging parents to focus on proper upbringing of their children. The governor attended the funeral mass of the deceased with his wife and Delta first lady, Dame Evangelist Edith Okowa, at St Andrew's Catholic Church, Otu-Jeremi, Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state.  He asserted that decadence in society will be drastically reduced if parents spend quality time to inculcate sound moral values in their children and raise them in accordance with biblical injunctions, adding that late Mrs Nelly Otuama, did just that, which is why her children are successful, upright in character and well grounded in spiritual matters. It is a truism to say that parents are a c

By Wilson Macaulay Warrri Prince Akpo Abugo the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Okowa on Social Advocacy has called on Moslem Faithful and Nigerians in general to pray  for  the nation to survive the current security challenges and for all to patriotically  pursue national ideals as a sinequanon that can guarantee peace and security. Prince Akpo Abugo the Senior Governor Aide who spoke at the Governor office Annex in Warri noted in his speech that the pursuit of peace, love and harmony  is the best way the nation can come out of the woods unscathed. The Governor Aide insisted that Nigerians must make concerted and delibrate effort to promote social harmony which is a vital and essential ingredient that can usher in peace and security needed for the nation  to move forward . Speaking further ,he Urged Deltans to pray and support the Visionary Government of the Road Master His Excellency, Senator Dr Arthur lfeanyi Okowa who has done so much to put Delta State on the part of irrespon

 2023: UPU Will Not Take Money F By Wilson Macaulay Warri . First Vice President General of Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, and Chairman, Urhobo For Governor 2023 Consultation Team, Capt Dr Anthony Onoharigho, has disclosed that governorship aspirants in Delta Central have not and will not be allowed to fund the ongoing lobby and/or consultation tour of the state. The UPU senior scribe made the disclosure when he played host to the Convener of Coalition for Media Politics, CMP, and Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Communications, Olorogun Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, JP, on Wednesday July 21, 2021, at his Oria-Abraka newly built palatial residence. Onoharigho said UPU is transparent and honest in her drive to ensure that the two other senatorial districts; Delta North and Delta South, give the needed support to Delta Central so as to ensure that the next governor emerges from Urhobo nation, adding that it will be unethical, unreasonable and inappropriate to solicit fu

  By Wilson Macaulay Warri Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, on Monday, decried the National Assembly’s rejection of electronic-transmission of elections results through the votes of most members of both chambers of the parliament against that clause in the Electoral Act. Speaking when he received the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Pastor Monday Udoh-Tom and his management team on an advocacy visit on Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), Okowa said that the lawmakers’ action could be interpreted that there was a plan to rig elections. He, however, commended Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its efforts at ensuring the credibility of the electoral process and for declaring that it had the capacity to transmit results electronically. Delta Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa (left) receiving a copy of the address as presented by the Delta State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Pastor Monday Udoh Tom, when he led some INEC

By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq. #eacgovdelta Not to long ago, I wrote two piece to dissuade public perceptions about the misleading speculations, pointing to show that Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, was against power rotation, on the one hand, and that he was against Delta Central (Urhobos) getting the governorship slot in 2023, on the other hand. I made it abundantly clear in the articles, statements and numerous radio and television interviews that Okowa is neither against power rotation nor against Urhobo people of Delta Central Senatorial District, as far as 2023 governorship slot is concerned, and that at the appropriate time, the governor will clear the coast as we navigate into the mainstream of 2023 politics. It was therefore heartwarming when  governor Okowa, clarified issues through the State Commissioner for Information, Hon Charles Aniagwu, saying that those against power rotation on the basis of Senatorial district in favour of ethnic/tribe rotat

By Wilson Macaulay Warri Ovie of Agbon Kingdom in Ethiope East  Local Government Area of Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Ogunrimerime Ukori 1, on Thursday 15 July, 2021, had a two hour private meeting with the Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Communications, Chief Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, JP, inside the royal chambers of the palace. The meeting which may be related to political developments in the state, was at the instance of the king. The Eacgov said he sat under the tutelage of his royal father and elder statesman for about 120  minutes, adding that the father and son discussion was very timely and illuminating, but refused to disclose the details. "I was privileged to tap from my King's reservoir of knowledge, as he took me through deep things and historical facts about statecraft and strategic leadership. "He also prayed for my wellbeing, career advancement and longevity.  "His reign has brought peace, progress and steady socioeconomic

Sunday Apah, Ughelli  Foremost Delta State governorship aspirant, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi has described Delta Central 2023 as a lobby group poised to protect the interest of the Urhobo people ahead of 2023 elections, just as he gives financial support to the group. It could be recalled that other notable governorship aspirants like Chief James Augoye, Olorogun Kenneth Okpara, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, Olorogun David Edevbie, Chief Ejaife Odebala, Rt. Hon. Ovie Agas and Olorogun Fred Okiemute Majemite have earlier supported the DC-23 financially to drive the process of ensuring that the next Delta state goveenor emerges from Delta Central Senatorial District come 2023. In a chat with Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, he said initially he thought the group was meant for a particular aspirant but after their outings to various groups and personalities across the state, it was done on him thar the group meant business. He reiterated that some persons who believes in him in the group have continu

By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq. #eacgovdelta  Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, has again appealed to Multinational oil companies operating in Nigeria, to intensify their Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, in host communities, so as to enhance peaceful coexistence and hitch free operations. The governor made the appeal in Kwale on Friday, while inspecting the construction of the multi billion Naira Kwale-Beneku Bridge across Ase River, linking Ndokwa East and West Local Government Areas in the State, saying that the multinational companies as corporate citizens must of a necessity continue to fulfill their duties as development partners by contributing meaningfully to the socioeconomic and infrastructure upgrades of host communities under the CSR arrangement. He said the Kwale-Beneku Bridge ought to be constructed by AGIP and other oil companies operating in the area, noting that Ndokwa nation is rated as one of the critical areas for oil exploration in th

By Nelson Agbajor The Unueworo of the Jesse Central Oguedion in Idjereh Kingdom, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Solodems Odemero Agbagi has congratulated  the Executive Director Finance and Administration in the board of  DESOPADEC Barr. Chief John Obukohwo Nani popularly known as the "AGHWEMUTUWEVWI "of Idjerhe Kingdom as he clocks 61 In a Press  Statement made available to Journalists on Wednesday in Jesse, Chief Solodems  said Nani is a quintessential, dependable elder stateman and a community builder  whose contributions to the development of the Idjereh Kingdom were remarkable. He extolled the Jesse born politician, Chief John Nani for his selfless services,  maintaining that Nani  remained a huge inspiration, pride and ambassador of Idjereh Kingdom and Delta State at large. The Unueworo of the Jesse Central Oguedion remarked that as a pragmatic politician and role model, Nani had brought his many years of experience to bear on his performance i

By Wilson Macaulay Warri A leader in media politics, Political Communication Strategist and Minister in the Temple of Justice, Olorogun Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, JP, has been awarded a Professional Doctorate Degree in Information and Strategic Management, PhD, by the Senate and Governing Board of Liberal Bilingual University, Togo, LBUT. Prof Paul Bolorunduro, in a letter dated June 25, 2021 said the Senate of LBUT after reviewing his Academic Thesis, sound academic background and work experience spanning over three decades, approved the award of the prestigious professional doctorate degree. The degree award will take place at the Rockview Hotel, Wuse Abuja, on Saturday September 25, after three days of academic presentations, LBUT annual lecture and dinner. Okowa's EAC holds a Doctorate degree in Communication Arts, Masters in Public and International Affairs, Bachelor's of Science Degree in Political Science, Bachelor's of Law Degree, LL.B, Postgraduate Barrister At

By Wilson Macaulay Warri  The Assistant National Publicity Secretary of DC-23 Lobby Group, Hon Festus Pemu, has denied the entire content of the statement titled; "Delta 2023: The Delusion Grandiose of A Sore Looser" purported to have been issued by him on behalf of the group. The statement turned out to be a fraudulent, unauthorised and mischievous response to Eacgov Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe's radio interview which was also published and widely circulated on social media platforms. Pemu, in a phone call to governor Okowa's EAC, on Tuesday July 13, 2021 said the language and coinage of the statement does not reflect his civilised approach to political issues and could not have under any circumstances issued such offensive and quarrelsome statement devoid of decorum. He disclosed that the statement emanated from one Mr Benjamin Ogbimi, a member of Chief Ighoyota Amori's media team (Amoribility), and wondered why Ogbimi could not gather enough courage to indicate h

By Wilson Macaulay Warri Urhobo  Ethic Nationality  APC Members who are Indigenes of Okere Urhobo and Agbarha Warri Kingdoms  in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta South Senatorial District, today  faulted in strong terms  the unwarranted justification of the illfated and skewed  communique published by  Dr Alex  ldeh and his co - travellers  Purportedly  onbehalf of the APC in Delta South Senatorial District  by Awala Gbubemi  and his band of evil merchants. A statement signed by Mr. Benjamin Eboh &  Hon. Gabriel Okandeji, On behalf of Urhobo APC Leaders / Members who are Indigenes of Okere Urhobo and Agbarha Warri Kingdoms made available to Independent Newspaper Correspondent on Tuesday said:  “Our attention has just been drawn to a statement issued by one Mr. Awala Gbubemi on behalf of a nonexistent group which calls itself “Delta South Senatorial District APC Solidarity Front” seeking to justify the so called “Communique” published by Dr. Alex  Ideh and others purported

By Wilson Macaulay, Warri Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, has said that the governor was not averse to zoning of governorship of the state contrary to insinuations in some quarters. Speaking to journalists at Government House, Asaba, on Thursday, Ifeajika said that it was also not true that the governor came to power through zoning consensus as being canvassed by some highly-placed Deltans. He said that it was imperative to put the records straight in order not to mislead Deltans and other Nigerians. According to him, there is an insinuation making the rounds; ordinarily one wouldn't have bothered to talk about it but because it’s coming from very highly-placed persons, there is need to put the records straight. "It’s not true that the Governor of this state, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, is opposed to zoning, particularly for the governorship of this state. "The times he spoke, it was loud and clear. He said that God will he

By Okorohohi Michael, Warri Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Tuesday congratulated literary giant and Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, as he clocks 87. Prof. Soyinka, a 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature winner, was the first sub-Saharan African to be honoured in that category. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, Okowa rejoiced with the literary icon on the anniversary, noting that Soyinka had remained one of Nigeria’s greatest pride and biggest export to the world. Okowa stated that Soyinka’s many years of outstanding accomplishments and consistency in the crusade for wellbeing of citizens had culminated in his legendary status, a great pride to Nigeria, Africa and entire black race. He also extolled Prof. Soyinka for his intellectual sagacity and for being an unstoppable loud voice on contemporary national issues. According to the governor, Soyinka is renowned advocate of truth, justice and equity, who always to align with the populace

Igoniko Oduma Yenagoa  The Director, Institute of Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) at the Bayelsa State-owned Niger Delta University (NDU), Dr Philips Okolo has lauded the Senate for rejecting the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Okolo, who is an Associate Professor of Political Science in the NDU and public affairs commentator, m President Muhammadu Buhari not to forward Onchie's name again to the senate. According to him, there are qualified sons and daughters of the South-South region that Buhari can nominate for the position. Okolo stated these in a chat with our correspondent while reacting to the rejection of Onochie's nomination by the senate on Tuesday. He, however, noted that many did not see her rejection coming given the present senate's antecedents of acceding to all kinds of requests from Buhari, irrespective of public outcry against such. The university don said Onochie's no

By Odeya Ogbetuo  The Executive Director of Finance and Administration (EDFA) of the Delta State Oil  Producing Areas Development Commission DESOPADEC, Chief Barr. John Obukowho Nani has  called on Nigerians to promote peace and unity for the progress and development of Nigeria.  Barr. Nani who made this call at the DESOPADEC Headquarters in Warri during the  celebration of his 61st birthday organized by the staff of the Commission noted that with peace,  unity and patriotism irrespective of tribe and religion Nigeria would be a better place, adding that  with the available natural resources Nigeria would have rapid development.  Chief Nani clearly stated that Nigeria’s problems could be solved with love, unity and  patriotism, stressing that each person should put Nigeria first before personal interest as panacea  to peace and development.  According to him “Let us put Nigeria first in everything we do so that Nigeria can move  forward, but in a situation where you only think of yours

By Wilson Macaulay, Warri Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Tuesday said that the state government had begun work toward enacting a law to prohibit open grazing in the state. According to Ifeajika, who was on a Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) live television programme monitored in Asaba, Delta State Livestock Breeding, Rearing and Marketing Regulation Bill, 2021 is already before the House of Assembly. He said the Bill had scaled first reading at the parliament, and expressed optimism that the Bill would be passed and made ready for the governor’s assent before the September deadline set by the Southern Governors' Forum in their recent meeting in Lagos. He commended the Speaker and members of the Assembly for their commitment towards ensuring that the Bill was passed on time. "It is true that the Southern Governors' Forum had set September deadline for states to pass their anti-open grazing laws. "For us in Delta, we would have had

By Wilson Macaulay Warri The Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, on Monday July 12, 2021, chaired the inaugural meeting of the Coalition For Media Politics, CMP, at the Old Government House in Asaba. The group parades some of the best brains in media and communication strategy within the Peoples Democratic Party, PD, political family, with the objective of generating content, to review/project the performance of Okowa administration and to effectively articulate political developments as the nation navigates into 2023 general elections. The meeting agreed to follow the direction of the state governor in the search for a suitable successor in 2023, to protect the interest of members and adhere to professional ethics in media and communication strategy. CMP endorsed power rotation in the State under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and that leaders of the party should meet to set rules and sanctions for the PRA, so as to e

                 PRESS RELEASE "2023: HAS WIKE FLAGGED OFF HIS CAMPAIGNS IN THE GUISE OF PROJECT COMMISSIONING? ....Eze raises the alarm...Charges INEC to caution, penalise Rivers Governor for Turning Project Commissioning To Unlawful Campaign Rallies “Although the battle for 2023 has continued to rage in some mild ways with massive defections of party members who feel some sense of dissatisfaction over the affairs of their political organizations and similar stuff, however, the standing interdict on political campaigns is yet to be lifted to allow for the official commencement of formal electioneering processes by political parties and interested individuals. Until that embargo is eased by the relevant organ, every action done in furtherance of the 2023 elections is obvious lawlessness. Individuals are free to exercise their right to political associations as expressly provided in the constitution (Section 40), as such right is core to any society, but the right to hold political

By Zik Gbemre   It was on Friday the 14th March 1975 that the then Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon opened the N8.5 Million Peugeot Car Assembly Plant in Kaduna. This was actually a predecessor to the N11.5 Volkswagen Plant Gowon had opened the following week in Lagos. The said Peugeot Plant was built on a capacity to produce 20,000 cars per annum and was owned then by the Federal Government, Peugeot Automobile Motors of France, and a number of Nigerian shareholders. Gowon asserted then that the Plant was part of the fulfilment of his administration plans to disperse industries across the Federation. He also added that the creation of the industries was to benefit, particularly the young people in acquiring expertise and technological skills without the need for them gravitating to urban centers such as Lagos. That was 46 years ago. One would have thought that by now, Nigeria would have left the league of having just car assembly plants to also becoming a car manufacturing country.  Mi

Samuel Ogidan, Abuja   The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has  congratulated and celebrated the governor of Delta state, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa as he marks his 62nd birthday. The party described Okowa as an exceptionally meticulous administrator, visionary leader and very courageous democrat, who has continued to show an uncommon commitment towards the stability, development and progress of the nation and Delta state in particular. PDP, in a statement by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan said, "over the years, as a medical doctor, a party man, a Senator of the Federal Republic and now as the governor of Delta state, Governor Okowa has distinguished himself as a patriot, who put the well-being and interest of other above self. "Governor Okowa has also remained an exceptionally loyal partyman, in making innumerable sacrifices towards the stability and growth of our great party, particularly, his roles in upholding the ideals of the PDP and visions of our founding fathers by s

By Wilson Macaulay Warri The Executive and members of 3rd Force Organization, on Thursday, threw their weights behind the immediate past Commissioner for Works in Delta State, Chief James Augoye, in his quest to govern the state, come 2023. 3rd Force Organization is apolitical pressure group set up to ensure that credible aspirants are voted into power come 2023. Speaking when the group led by its National Coordinator, Chief David Omoru, visited the guber aspirant in his residence at Ugbokoda, Okpe Local Government Area of the state, the group promised to deliver him, adding that the visit was to show solidarity and support his ambition. According to him, Chief Augoye is intelligent, humble, focused, disciplined, accessible and quiet, saying these qualities and many more influenced their decision to throw their weights behind him. Continuing, he recalled how he worked with former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan and the seating Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and contributed his own quota in