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By Wilson Macaulay Hon Solomon Urhoboyovwe  Ahwinahwi the PDP House of Representative Candidate for Ughelli North/ Ughelli South / Udu Federal Constituency has congratulated Rt. Msgr. Tony Ewherido PhD on his elevation/ appointment   by Pope Francis  as the Catholic Bishop Of Warri diocese. The   official message Which was personally signed by Hon Solomon Urhoboyovwe Ahwinahwi made available to Daily Independent Newspaper by his madia aide Mr Ufuoma Omologe reads in part:  " On behalf of my family, I joyfully join the global community of friends of the Ewheridos and millions of ardent faithful, followers and admirers to rejoice with and congratulate you on this epochal appointment by His Holiness, Pope Francis."   The statement added : "As   a family, it gladdens my heart to appreciate the fact that we are part of this momentous divine recognition. It is indeed an eloquent testimony of  your untiring, unblemished and dedicated life of sterling service to God and humanity

  ...As Ned Nwoko set to recover Senate seat for PDP  in Delta North By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq #cmcpdpmedia  Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, campaign train in Delta State, anchored in Oshimili North and South Local Government Areas on Thursday, and it was a superlative outing. The political harvest was unprecedented. It's crystal clear that the All Progressives Congress, APC, only exist on social media in Delta State. It is indeed a settled matter that APC governorship candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege crashed out of the race prematurely for lack of political structure to prosecute his ill-fated ambition. The National Assembly renowned mace runner, and yahoo yahoo governorship candidate of Delta APC has been crippled politically by the PDP campaign mega force led by the workaholic capacity State Party Chairman, Okakuro Barr Kingsley Esiso, the Oruese of Idjerhe Kingdom. Vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and governor of Delta State, Senator Dr I

 News  Aladja Community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State today called on the State Government to genuinely make peace between them and their Ogbe-Ijoh neighbors as they (community) mourned their fallen heroes who lost their lives in the agelong crisis which started in 1996 till date. President of Aladja Community Council, ACC, Comrade Shell GodFirst Okakotu made the call in honour of their departed heroes. Comrade Okakotu called on the Delta State Government to act very fast and bring lasting peace to the two warring communities. While noting that war does not bring development to any community or State, the Community leader said,"We need peace". In his words,"We pray that the State Government should help us look into the matter and let peace be restored to the two local governments and communities." He pointed out that the celebration of their fallen heroes was to encourage the Aladja youths as well as assure them that the Community is strongly behind th

 * By Wilson Macaulay  Two-time member of the House of Representatives and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency, Honourable Solomon Ahwinahwi, was on Wednesday handed the Party's flag by Delta State Chairman of the PDP, Olorogun Kingsley Esiso at the stadium in Ughelli, Delta State. Speaking to newsmen shortly after receiving the party's flag, Hon Ahwinahwi quoted the Bible in First Thessalonians, Chapter 5 verse 18, which says, " In everything give thanks", and appreciated God for the development. He dedicated the victory of his emergence to God Almighty; Governor Ifeanyi Okowa whom he described as the Ekwueme of the whole world, and the good people of Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency for sustaining their support for him and keeping faith with the Party. Chief Ahwinahwi urged them to sustain their love and support for him, noting that victory is sure in the 2023 elections as he has what

Populist High Chief Wellington Bobo (JP) the Oroupawei of Gbaramatu Kingdom has called on all Deltans, the Youth, Women and elders across board to come out and vote enmass for Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru for governor of Delta  State and Hon George Timinimi for Senate to represent the good people of Delta South Senatorial District  in the red chambers of the National Assembly. . High Chief Wellington Bobo who spoke in Warri  to a selected group of journalists in his clarion call stated that from the long time poor leadership experience, which is glaring to all, the best option at the moment is for Deltans to vote APGA that can be trusted for a people oriented governance. He clarified during the interactive session that it is time for Deltans to wake up because APGA represented by the cock as it's logo has crowed, so the Mantra of be your brother’s keeper should be embraced by all because that is what APGA represents  in the true Pan  African   spirit. According to Chief Bobo, Chief Gr

  Otuaro , Delta Deputy  Góvernór Solicit Block Vote For PDP During  Campaign At  Burutu  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI Deputy Governor of Delta, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, on Tuesday joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign at Burutu, headquarters of Burutu Local Government Area, with a call on the people to support the Atiku Abubakar and Ifeanyi Okowa presidential ticket of the party.  Otuaro who spoke passionately at the campaign ground also urged party faithful to support the gubernatorial ambition of Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Hon. Michael Diden for Senate; Hon. Julius Pondi for House of Representatives, Hon. Asupa Forteta for Burutu I State Constituency and Chief Peres Oloye for Burutu II State Constituency.  Speaking at the rally, Otuaro said as an integral part of the state government, the Okowa administration had constructed roads and built schools in Burutu, Ogulagha and other riverine communities in the Ijaw nation.  "The impressive turn-out of supporters here today i

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI Deputy Governor of Delta, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, on Tuesday joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign at Burutu, headquarters of Burutu Local Government Area, with a call on the people to support the Atiku Abubakar and Ifeanyi Okowa presidential ticket of the party.  Otuaro who spoke passionately at the campaign ground also urged party faithful to support the gubernatorial ambition of Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Hon. Michael Diden for Senate; Hon. Julius Pondi for House of Representatives, Hon. Asupa Forteta for Burutu I State Constituency and Chief Peres Oloye for Burutu II State Constituency.  Speaking at the rally, Otuaro said as an integral part of the state government, the Okowa administration had constructed roads and built schools in Burutu, Ogulagha and other riverine communities in the Ijaw nation.  "The impressive turn-out of supporters here today is an indication that Burutu over time, has been a PDP local government area.  "As a

  By Wilson Macaulay Coalition for Media Politics and Governance, CMPG, has again commended the Chief Economic Adviser to the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Governor of Delta State, Dr Kingsley Emu, for his visionary leadership, describing him as a super technocrat and a detribalized Deltan  The group in a goodwill message on Tuesday by the Chairman, Olorogun Barr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, on the occasion of Emu's birthday anniversary celebration, said the former Commissioner for Economic Planning has been one of the major pillars holding CMPG together since inception. He noted that CMPG's consistent speed of progress can safely be attributed to the inestimable support by Dr Kingsley Emu and other Deltans who truly recognized the tenacity and doggedness of the group in projecting the numerous achievements of the governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, and Pan Delta governorship project of the party's candidate, Rt Hon Oborevwori Sh

  By Wilson Macaulay Coalition for Media Politics and Governance, CMPG, has again commended the Chief Economic Adviser to the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Governor of Delta State, Dr Kingsley Emu, for his visionary leadership, describing him as a super technocrat and a detribalized Deltan  The group in a goodwill message on Tuesday by the Chairman, Olorogun Barr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, on the occasion of Emu's birthday anniversary celebration, said the former Commissioner for Economic Planning has been one of the major pillars holding CMPG together since inception. He noted that CMPG's consistent speed of progress can safely be attributed to the inestimable support by Dr Kingsley Emu and other Deltans who truly recognized the tenacity and doggedness of the group in projecting the numerous achievements of the governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, and Pan Delta governorship project of the party's candidate, Rt Hon Oborevwori Sh

  By Sunday Apah  Cascaded  Wilson Macaulay The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship standard-bearer for the 2023 general elections and the Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has implored Christians across the world, particularly Deltans to show love to one another as they celebrate the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. He also tasked the rich and wealthy in the society to use the opportunity of the Yuletide season to put smiles on the faces of the less privileged by assisting them,  affirming that there is a silver lining in the sky. This is contained in his Christmas message to Deltans as released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu.  The  PDP gubernatorial candidate who is also the Deputy National Chairman of Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures said that Jesus Christ is the symbol of God's love for  His children and that as we celebrate Christmas, "We, as Christians should not forget to spread same love as represen

  ...Says distribution of gifts continues till new year. Executive Assistant on Communications to the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and governor of Delta State, Olorogun Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has distributed bags of rice and cash gifts to members of the Coalition for Media Politics and Governance, CMPG, in the three Senatorial districts; with a firm promise to extend same gesture to media partners and social media influencers in the state. Oghenesivbe who distributed the items at his office in Government House, Asaba on Monday 26th December, thanked members of the group for their unwavering commitment, doggedness and tenacity in propagating the numerous achievements of the governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa and their superlative efforts in marketing and projecting the state PDP governorship candidate, Rt Hon Oborevwori Sheriff Francis Orohwedor. He noted that CMPG members started the media politics for the governorship ambition of Oborevw

Excitement as Reps Member, Wife host annual city marathon  By Wilson Macaulay Hon. Abiola Peter Makinde Honourable Member of the House of  Representatives, representing the good people of Ondo East and West federal Constituency at the National Assembly, and his wife,Dr Rhoda Makinde,founder of Dr Rhoda Makinde Initiative, DROMI, host annual Ondo City Marathon.  Countdown to Christmas celebration, a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abiola Makinde, has hosted the 2022 annual Ondo City Marathon amidst pomp and pageantry.  Makinde hosted the fascinating event in tandem with his wife's foundation, Dr. Rhoda Makinde Initiative (DROMI) on Saturday in Ondo City.  Ladened with crowd which stormed the venue to catch a glimpse of the eye-catching activities, the marathon commenced at around 8am and the marathoners started and ended it at the Ondo Sport Stadium Complex in the milieu.  In the male category, Shaba Dare Eniola came first, Osudale Taiwo took second position while Adeye

-Work for Awhinawhin, Others as if you are working for me, Mariere charges supporters By Okorohohi Michael, Warri Cascaded By Wilson Macaulay Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Honourable Commissioner for Water Resources Development, Delta State, Hon Sam Mariere has charged members of the Samuel Mariere Campaign Organization, tagged SAMMY SAMACO, to work for winner of the primary election he lost in May this year, Hon Solomon Awhinawhin, as if they were working for him, noting that since after the primaries he has moved on and so expect his supporters from the three Local Government Areas to work for winners of all the primary elections in the Udu/Ughelli federal constituency. Addressing LGA and Wards Coordinators of the SAMMY SAMACO group at Evwreni, Hon Mariere noted that after the primaries, everybody must rally round the winners for the progress of the party, charging them to go home and work hard for the party as if they were working for him. ‘’For those of you from Udu, go and

 Ukanefimoni Urges Urhobo Indigenes in PTI To Contribute Positively to Its Devt. Okiemute Okpomor, Effurun Members of the Ukoko Emoto Re Urhobo Re PTI (Urhobo indigenes working in PTI) have been called upon to contribute positively to the overall development of the specialized Institute with a view to move it to enviable standard. This call was made by Mr. Brown Ukanefimoni, immediate past Deputy Director, Public Affairs Department & Head, Petroleum Training Institute ( PTI), Effurun  when he was honoured by the group with an award of excellence. Mr Ukanefimoni, who is a native of Agbarho and Olomu with  a Masters Degree in Industrial Labour Relations joined the Institute in 1987 and retired in May, 2022 was a one time chairman of the group. He served meritoriously in various committees and contributed his quota while in service to the advancement of the Institute. While expressing his appreciation to the group for the honour done him, Mr. Ukanefimoni called on them to sustain and

2023 Elections: 'Fear God'; Elega of Ogidi Admonishes Politicians  By Sunday Ajayi - Lokoja  The newly installed Elega of Ogidi land, former Director General and current Technical Adviser to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, Brigadier General Buba Marwa, Asiwaju Lanre Ipinmisho has called on politicians in Nigeria to fear God in their dealings as the country move towards the 2023 general elections. He gave the admonition in Ogidi while addressing journalists shortly after he was installed as the Elega of Ogidi land yesterday. According to him, anyone who finds him/herself in the position of authority should fear God and have it at the back of their minds that whatever wealth they acquired in life will amount to nothing at the end of the day, stressing that even if such did not die on time, age will catch up with such, because life is not permanent. He said the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom that will make human beings to

  PTI Fire Academy :  Adimula Decorates Pioneer  Batch of Trained  Fire  Fighters ln  A Passing Out Parade By Wilson Macaulay Warri   The PTI Fire Academy  yesterday  , Friday 16th December  2022, Organized a passing out parade  of the first batch of trained  fire fighters   totalling 22 Personnel Who successfully completed the training   at the Skill Dévelopmént  Centre of the Osubi campus of the lnstitute before they were  certified as professional fire fighters. Dr Henry Adebowale Adimula , the Principal / Chief Executive  Officer of PTI who decorated the succesfull graduands of the PTI Fire Academy with a fire brooch accompanied by other  top Management Staff    also mounted the guard of honour to inspect the passing out parade amidst pomp and pegeantry. Dr Henry Adimula the PTI boss in his key note address  expressed optimism  that the PTI Fire Academy will continue to strive to cross more vistas of progress   in the area of Training and Capacity Building of fire fighters who can

Alders league & Friends donate to Catholic old peoples home, orphanage in Warri  By Wilson Macaulay Warri A group, Alders league & Friends,  has donated food items and other consumables to Catholic Old Peoples home  and Esther's court orphanage shelter and rehabilitation centre in Warri , Delta state.  At the Catholic old Peoples home, items donated include cartons of three crown milk ,Ovaltine , spaghetti, washing, bathing soaps and Noddles . Other items were bags of rice , beans , garri, jerrycans of groundnut oil and many other consumables.  Matron of the home , Mrs Cordilia Ehimere thanked the group for the kind act, praying that God almighty will reward them graciously.  " God will bless you all for this kindness ". Some of the oldies , Pa Stephen Ubogo , Pa Oboh Tom also took turns to pray for members of the Alders league &Friends. At the Esther's court orphanage shelter and Rehabilitation centre , some of the items donated include a brand new  4000 

 Otuaro, Delta Deputy Governor  Congratulates  Ned Nwoko @62   By Wilson Macaulay Prince Ned Nwoko has been described as an accomplished Deltan, a developer and philanthropist who has contributed immensely to the growth and development of the state and Nigeria in general. The assessment came from the Deputy governor of Delta State, H.E. Dcn. Barr. Kingsley B. Otuaro as Prince Ned Nwoko marks his 62nd birthday today. The Congratulatory message made available to newsmen via the Deputy Governor's media aide, reads in part: " I rejoice with an accomplished Deltan, a developer and philanthropist, Prince Ned Nwoko at 62 years!"  "Your life course of service rocks in a symphony with humanity! Your untiring support for the Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa-led Delta State administration's "Stronger Delta Agenda", especially in entrepreneurship development and award of scholarship to indigent students, has been phenomenal" "May God Almighty grant you wisdom and

 Delta 2023: Agege lack integrity, can't be governor in Delta - Okowa's EAC ...Says spreading lies, hate speech is counter productive  By Wilson Macaulay Executive Assistant on Communications to the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and governor of Delta State, Barr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has again emphasized on the need for political parties and their candidates to focus on issue based campaign. Okowa's EAC made the call in a statement on Sunday, saying that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has continued to engage in laughable campaign of falsehood and lies with targeted hate speech against the peace loving and highly cerebral governor of Delta State, and PDP Vice Presidential Candidate, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa. He said governor Okowa's scorecards are in prints, beamed in series of television documentaries, constantly aired on local and national radio  networks includin

  PAP  Phase - 3  Ex - Agitators Punctures Isoko Youths  Attacks On  PAP  Boss Barry Ndiomu , As They Describe Him As God Sent  Through  PMB To Sanitize  Amnesty Programme  By Wilson Macaulay Warri The leadership and the entire exco of  Ex - Agitators of Presidential Amnesty Programme PAP  Phase -3 has punctured  the spuroius attack on the person of General Barry Ndiomu ( rtd) the interim  Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme by some faceless  Youths from lsoko Ethnic Nationality  in Delta State who are despirate to tannish the good Image of the Amnesty boss as  published by  Flying Dutchman Online tabloids . The Phase - 3  Ex Agitators stated unequivocally in their response to the so called lsoko Youths publication that they lack locus standi and moral authority to disparage and speak against the person of General Barry Ndiomu whom God have sent through President Muhammadu Buhari to graciously  sanitize the PAP programme in the overall interest and benefit of all releva

 2023: PDP focusing on issue based campaign, checkmating APC propagandists - Okowa's EAC ... Appealed to electorates to vote Atiku-Okowa to reset, rebuild Nigeria Executive Assistant on Communications to the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Barr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that issues based campaign cannot be overemphasized in the ongoing electioneering camapigns towards 2023 general elections. He assured that PDP will remain focused on socioeconomic and insecurity issues, as well as the manifestos of candidates across board, saying that half truth, misinformation and media propaganda cannot and will not sway eligible voters, saying that the electorates are well informed and feels the pains of poverty, insecurity and high cost of living. Oghenesivbe advised media strategists and communication professionals to adopt proactive approach in effective media crisis management strategy by ensuring swift responses to misinformation, half truth, f

Ogondi Descendants Punctures Akin Germans Spurious Claim To Pere Koriwei ,As They Confirmed HRM BARR Napoleon Egin As The Authentic   Agadagba of Egbema Kingdom    By Wilson Macaulay  The Descendants of Ogondi , founder of Jamagie Community in Egbema  have punctured the spurious claim of one Mr. Akin German who is surreptitiously  laying claim to the title of Pere Koriwei of Egbema kingdom. The Ogondi Descendants in the same communique also asserted collectively and  unequivocally that' HRM Barr Napoleon Egin  Bini Pere 1V as the authentic Agadagba of  Egbema Kingdom.  The Ogondi Descendants without any iota of doubt  stated  clearly and firmly that Chief Simeon Ebidouwei David Egbikru (JP) in line with the  Chieftaincy gazette is the Pere Koriwei of  Egbema kingdom but not  Mr Akin German have no hereditary or any  right to the title of Pere Koriwei because the kekeowei quarter which Akin German hails from, met the Ogondi Descendants  who are   the founders of Jamagie Community ad