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-         By Wilson Macaulay: -         Warri. The apex body of Agbor Community Warri branch, yesterday hailed and commended President Muhammadu Buhari over the choice appointment of Major General Lucky Irabor from the military hierarchy as Chief of Defense as they also congratulated the newly appointed Chief of Defense for a well deserved call on him to serve his father’s land in such an exalted office. The leadership of the Agbor Community Warri branch in their official statement made available to the media stated that, the Group is convinced that, the good qualities of a thorough bred soldier found in General Irabor before appointing him as Chief of Defense, are already being unveiled as he is carrying out his duty with unwavering commitment, competence, fairness and excellence in his service to our great country Nigeria. The President of Agbor Community Warri branch, Mr. James Igumbor in his congratulatory and commendation message noted that, Major General Lucky Irabor, the new Chi

By : Wilson Macaulay On behalf of the Eyinimisu family and late Chief Watchman's Children, I wish to use this medium to express my heartfelt thanks to the Almighty God for making everything easy and possible for us to give our late father (the Amaokosiowei of Toru-Angiama) a successful, peaceful and befitting burial. The three days funeral activities went smoothly and peacefully to the glory of God. Despite the enormous crowd that came to the burial last Thursday, February 11, 2021, there was no fight, no accident, no breaking of bottles, no injury, no rain and no stopping of music. Saturday February 13, 2021 final funeral rite event, too was very glorious, and everybody came safely and went back safely, to the glory of God. My heavenly Father, I give you all the glory, adoration and thanks. My profound gratitude goes to my political Leader and Spiritual Father, Pastor Godsday Peter Orubebe, CON, whom God sent to fill the vacuum the departure of my late parents have created in my l

By Wilson Macaulay Warri  Mrs. Regina Oghenovo Baby Pippa (A.K.A Mama)- Nee Ogere, was born at Ophorigbala to the family of late pa Ogere Tandan and late Mama Omakovuaye Ogere, both of Ophorigala town in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta state, Nigeria. She was the youngest of the children of her parents. At the very tender age of 2 (two) years, Mama was brought to Okwagbe to live with the elder sister late mama Blackky Omoko (Nee Ogere), who was married to late Olorogun Pa Boyi Omoko,, as it was believed she would bring good  luck to her elder sister to begin to bear children in her                                                                                                                                                                                     marriage. No sooner that mama arrived at her sister’s home the late mama blackky Omoko began to bear beautiful children. Mama from then on lived happily with late mama blacky omoko and grew up as one of the children of

-Comrade Godwin Anazie -By Wilson Macaulay Warri... Comrade Godwin Nwachukwu Anazie, an illustrious son of Agbor who is an oil magnate based in Warri Delta State has expressed confidence on the new Chief of Defense, Major General Leo Irabor, describing  him  as a man who can be trusted because he has proven his mettle from his past track record from previous offices which he occupied and served meritoriously without blemish. Comrade Godwin Nwachukwu Anazie who spoke in Warri Delta State observed in his commendation speech that Major General Leo Irabor the new Chief of Defense is a humble man who rose through the ranks by putting in a pain staking effort in the building of a veritable Nigerian Army that can stand the test of protecting the territorial intergrity of our country at any given time.  According to Comrade Godwin Nwachukwu Anazie, President Muhammadu Buhari found the requisite knowledge in Major General Leo Irabor before selecting him as the qualified Army General to take ove

           By: Wilson Macaulay   Warri   The Peace, Development, Security and Humanitarian Rights Association of Niger Deltans, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari, the Minister of State for Petroleum and the Group Managing Director, NNPC, to direct the International Oil & Gas Companies operating in the Niger Delta to resume normal full operation to avert numerous problems associated with or traceable to the low key measure they are  currently  embarking upon.                   The Group tasked the Federal Authority to have a rethink of the measure by allowing the companies to commence full operation provided they adhere to COVID-19 measures or protocols.    Comrade Mike JK Tiemo the group president who spoke in Port Harcourt Rivers State hinted that the call became paramount and imperative because of the reduced labour force which is already having a direct negative effect on the nation’s economy which is based on oil produced from the Niger Delta region.   According to Comra

 By :  Wilson Macaulay Chief James Augoye, the present Delta State Commissioner for Works who is presently changing the political narrative of Okpe Local Government Area by playing politics with  human face whereby making life meaningful for those that seek his assistance in one way or the other. Chief James Augoye is a house hold name in the politics of Delta State due to his enormous performance as Commissioner for Works which gave birth to his reappointment by the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa. Since first assuming office in 2015, Augoye has been able to interpret the smart initiatives of the State Governor who has been nicknamed “Road Master” in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in road construction spanning over 407 roads, and several line drainages spread across the State. With his unalloyed and total commitment  to serving the good people of Delta State spanning over decades and having held major positions of responsibility without blemish as well as maint

  By: Wilson Macaulay   Warri   The leadership of Augoye Media Team has commiserated with His Excellency, Senator Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, the governor of Delta State and the entire Okowa family over the death of their Patriach, late  pa Arthur Okowa even as they lamented the sudden passage of Hon. Tim Ohwefere who until his demise was the majority leader of the Delta State House of Assembly.   Comrade Paul Abaide, the Media Director, of Augoye Media Team who spoke in Effurun, headquarters of Uvwie Local Government Area stated that pa Okowa was a father to the Augoye Media Team and indeed to all Deltans.   Comrade Abaide in his condolence Message to entire Okowa family noted that pa Okowa lived a life worthy of emulation, considering the great height he attained before his exit to eternal glory.   Comrade Abaide acknowledged that pa Okowa is a legend that should be celebrated in the annals of the history of Delta State.   Comrade Rochester Jesutekevwe, another member of the group who

By Wilson Macaulay The Management of Petroleum Training Institute, PTI, Effurun, Delta State as part of its effort to reposition, the institution for the post covid 19 era, PTI has rolled out a 5 year strategic development roadmap to improve on its human capital development plan in a one day retreat organized at the conference of the institute. The retreat which was declared opened by Dr. Henry Adimula, the Acting Principal and the Chief Executive Officer of the institute in his speech stated that, the retreat was organized to improve on the human capital development drive, update of E–learning activities to keep the management, staff and students in the touch line of digital realities of our time which is key to the success of any developmental effort. Dr. Henry Adimula, the Chief Executive of PTI hinted that the 5 years strategy development agenda set by the institution is targeted to promote collaborative effort, improved industrial relation, and production of high-quality graduates

-        By Wilson Macaulay WARRI: High Chief Wellington Bobo, the Oroupawei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, has described late Sir Arthur Okowa as a great Father of Leaders in Delta State and beyond. Chief Bobo who spoke in Warri on behalf of Ijaw Elders stated that Pa Okowa until his passage always demonstrated wisdom in his leadership style by making sure that stakeholders make impact in any decision making process. The elder statesman noted in his condolence message that Pa Okowa who took a bow at 88 lived a fulfilled life in his service to God and humanity. Bobo the populist Chief in his speech remarked that one rare quality that cannot be taken from the late Octogenarian father of the Governor of Delta State is the fact that he is a very good listener to all who came across his path when he was on mother earth. Chief Bobo, anchored on the premise of a life well spent, advised the children of late Pa Okowa and the entire extended Okowa family to follow up the legacy of their great father wh

… Makes Strong Demand to kick Start Bomadi Poly … Calls for Affiliation of Burutu Marine Institute to Okerenkoko Maritime University By Wilson Macaulay WARRI... High Chief Wellington Bobo, the Oroupawei of Gbaramatu kingdom has commended Senator Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State for the recent upgrade of three institutions in Delta State to the status of full fledged universities Chief Bobo who spoke in warri Delta State observed that the new policy will go a long way in solving admission problems to teaming Deltas who are in dire need of university education which in a way is also stepping up standards in terms of capacity building. However, Chief Bobo made a strong appeal to Governor Okowa in the spirit and light of equity, justice and proportionality to do everything possible within his power to ensure the speedy takeoff of the abandoned Bomadi polytechnic which was established during the administration of former governor Emmanuel Uduaghan. He also called on Governor

By: Wilson Macaulay WARRI His Excellency, Senator Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, the governor of Delta State on Wednesday 28th January, 2021 at the conference centre of the Petroleum Training Institute PTI Effurun, charged one hundred and sixty pioneers set of matriculating students of DESOPADEC Skill Academy DSA to brace up by finishing the programme successfully in order not o truncate the objective of founding the institution. The Governor who was ably represented by his Deputy Governor Dcn. Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro in his address as the visitor asserted that, the governor Okowa’s administration is committed to the reduction of unemployment rate to the barest minimum, so they resolved through a concerted effort to birth a Job and Wealth Creation Initiative to put Delta State on the pedestral of prosperity for all as encapsulated in the SMART Agenda. Deacon Burutu Otuaro, the Delta State Deputy Governor explained that the State Government is happy with what DESOPADEC is doing now i

  By : Wilson Macaulay  A chairmanship candidate for Ughelli North Local Government Area in the forthcoming Delta State local government elections slated for March 6, 2021, Mr. Richard Ovwreghreghekohwo has called on the Federal Government and the various State Governments in the Niger Delta region to look beyond oil explorations but tap the tourism potentialities in the region, as an alternative means of improving the economy of the region. Ovwreghreghekohwo popularly known as Aduvie made the call on Saturday during the inauguration of AMC Foods, a continental eatery project located within the popular Achievers Recreation Park, Enerhen Junction in the business district of Warri. The chairmanship candidate who was represented by the President-General of Idjerhe Agbarha-Otor community, Comrade Matthias Ogbagah hinted that the Niger Delta region is predominantly blessed with natural resources and assorted tourism infrastructures capable of boosting the economy of the region and the count

 By : Wilson Macaulay As reactions continue to trail the recent upgrade of more schools in Delta, a group known as " Forum of Patriotic Deltans" led by Mr. James Okoro Obukowho has faulted a statement credited to the Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq who said that the recent Bill sent to the Delta State House of Assembly, for the upgrade of three Institutions of higher learning in the state, was done without tribal or ethnic consideration. While reacting to the above assertions, the "Forum of Patriotic Deltans led by Mr. James Okoro Obukowho  backing Comrade Sheriff Mulade's view, described Fred Latimore's statement as political, bias and of the interest few and a mere window dressing exercise, noting that in the spirit of equity and  farness, the Ijaw nation has not done wrong by demanding an upgrade of its institutions by the Okowa's administration.   The group has said in a statement th

By Wilson Macaulay Warri: High Chief Wellington Bobo, the Oroupawei of Gbaramatu Kingdom has commended Evang. Michael Diden aka Ejele Chairman DESOPADEC board, and Chief Bashorun Askia Ogieh MD/CEO of DESOPADEC for the laudable effort of the commission in founding it necessary to conceive the idea of a Skill Academy to train our teaming young graduates girls and boys in productive vocation that would make them successful entrepreneurs. The populist Chief who spoke in Warri, Delta State  remarked that the concept of Skill Academy muted by DESOPADEC if properly handled will produce amazing positive result that will change our narrative and mindset towards how we view issues of empowerment particularly in government establishment . According to Chief Bobo, the elder statesman, if the government and the people understands the paradigm shift in what is needed then training would be geared towards needed services in our society, because the colonial masters opened the schools to teach us the

BY WILSON MACAULAY WARRI.   The Egbema Communities Peace, Development and Humanitarian Rights Association of Niger Deltans have sent a condolence message to his Excellency Governor of Delta State, the Dein of Agbor and the entire Okowa family over the demise of late High Chief, Pa Okorie Uzoma Arthur Okowa who until hiss passage to eternal bliss at the age of 88 was the Diokpa of Owa-Alero community in the Ika North East LGA of Delta State. Comrade Mike J.K. Tiemo, the Group President who spoke on behalf of the entire members stated that Pa Okowa was indeed without mincing words a National Father to the Group in particular and Deltas in general. Comrade Mike Tiemo who described the passage of Pa Okowa as a colossal loss however encouraged the family to take solace in the exemplary life papa lived, particularly his dedicated service to God Almighty as a faithful vessel of the Anglican Communion faith where he concluded his sojourn on planet earth before taking a rest in the bosom of the

By Wilson Macaulay  ASABA :  The leadership of Hostcom  Youth Wing Urhobo  Ethinic  Nationality has Called on President Muhamadu  Buhari  to swear in Dr Pius Odubu and chief Bernard  Okumagba  Led board for  the NDDC to function  efficiently and optimally.  Comrade Sweet  Otiotio  the Hostcom Urhobo Ethnic Nationality leader  who spoke in Asaba the Delta State capital during the weekend asserted that since the duo has been cleared by the Senate, and there are a plethora of cases pending that are challenging the  unconstitutional arrangement of the sole administrator appointment,  the most honorable thing to do now is to swear in the nominated and already cleared board  members  especially the chairman and the MD in the person of Pius Odubu and Bernard Okumagba           According to comrade  Sweet Otiotio , it is unimaginable that the presidency which nominated the substantive board  members in making could choose to swim against the tide by throwing aside the spirit and letters of the