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  By Wilson Macaulay  Warri Deputy Governor of Delta, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro has predicted total victory for all candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state for the forthcoming general elections. Otuaro who gave the prediction at Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri South-West Local Government Area of the state, said that the Okowa administration in in the state  had performed credibly to the admiration of Deltans.  He expressed appreciation to Governor Okowa for the construction of Aladja-Isaba road, Madagho Sport road and interventions at the Maritime University, Okerenkoko.  Otuaro said Warri South-West would not disappoint the party, and assured that they would vote for all candidates of the party as they had always done.  He said that the PDP had never lost any election in Warri South-West since 1999 and would not fail now. He urged the people to Atiku-Okowa for President, Sheriff Oborevwori and Monday Onyeme for Governor, Hon Michael Diden for Senate, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi for Hou

 New Year Message.: By Wilson Macaulay Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Delta, Sen (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, says 2023 is a pivotal year in Nigeria as he congratulated citizens on the new year.  He said, in a New Year message broadcast on national radio and television on Sunday, that with the general elections a few weeks away, 2023 promised to be a great year for Nigerians as they prepare to elect new leaders for the country.  Okowa remarked that Nigerians had a turbulent 2022, grappling with unabating insecurity, rising hunger and poverty and an economy plagued with huge debts.  As he congratulated Nigerians for entering the new year, he condoled with the family of Lagos female lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, killed by a police officer on Christmas day,  and called on the police authorities to ensure that justice was done on the matter.  "First, let me say Happy New Year to all of us. Those of us that are alive to witness the birth of 2023 have eve

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI       A stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, Comrade Francis Obule (JP) has said that Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has the leadership quality to govern Delta State and should be voted  into power in  the 2023  Delta governorship election.       Speaking to newsmen at Okuovu I in Ozue District of Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State during the visit of Rt. Hon. Oborevwori and his campaign team to ward 11 Okuovu I on ward to ward campaign, Comrade Obule said that from enviable records of achievements, Hon. Oborevwori has performed well as Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, DTHA and has served at various political positions since 1999, stressing that he has the knowledge and capacity to pilot the affairs of Delta State if he becomes governor in 2023.       According to him “He was the first to kick-start the ward to ward campaign in Delta State and also first to win primary election as Speaker to become the governorship can

        By Wilson Macaulay  Warri  The Committee for Defence of Human Rights, CDHR, Delta State Chapter in a newyear's message today advised Nigerians to take the year 2023 which he christined as election year, very seriously just as he said eligible voters should as a matter of urgency obtain their "Personal Voter Cards",PVC without further delays so as to enable them cast their votes in the forthcoming general elections. CDHR Chairman, Comrade Elder (Chief) A. Peter Edariese made the call during a chat with newsmen at his resdence in Owhase, Udu Local Government Area. Comrade Edariese enjoined Nigerians to  vote wisely for candidates who can take the Country out of the doldrum we has been enmeshed . The Septuagenarian stressed that,"that we can vote out those who held all of us captive from the day we secured our independence." Comrade Edariese who will turn 76years of age in thirty four days time,also prayed God Almighty to grant Nigerians the opportunity to

  MICHAEL OLADAPO ASABA Cascaded by wilson Macaulay 08030886420 Chief Press Secretary to Governor of Delta, Mr Olisa Ifeajika stated that the Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, did not betray anyone in the party's presidential primary.  Speaking at a news conference in Asaba, Ifeajika said that as a loyal partyman, the governor heeded PDP's directives and decisions in all matters concerning the presidential convention.  He recalled that the Southern Governors' Forum in a meeting in Asaba resolved, and later reiterated in subsequent meetings in Lagos meeting and Enugu to work towards the realisation of Southern Presidency.  Ifeajika pointed out that Southern Governors' Forum comprised members from various political parties, and that the resolution of the Forum was only a wish which was not intended to be compulsory on all political parties.  According to him, when members of the forum returned to their various parties,

  Igoniko Oduma Yenagoa CASCADED by  wilson Macaulay 08030886420 The President of Ijaw National Congress (INC), Professor Benjamin Okaba, has described 2023 as "a crucial year for critical decisions and actions" as Nigeria gears up for another round of general elections in the country. He urged Ijaw people to ensure that they collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and vote diligently during the forthcoming polls. "Nevertheless, we need to remind all Ijaw people that 2023 is a crucial year for critical decisions and actions, especially because it is another year of national elections. Let us all ensure that we collect our PVCs to exercise our franchise with diligence," Okaba said in a New Year message titled, "Let's Look Forward To Better Days Ahead". He congratulated Ijaw people for successfully crossing over from 2022 to the New Year under the abiding grace of God, and expressed the hope that the Ijaw nation would fare better in 2023 and the days

  ...Says no human force can stop Atiku-Okowa, Sheriff-Onyeme victories Executive Assistant on Communications to the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Governor of Delta State, Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, has assured that no human force will be able to stop PDP from winning both the presidential and governorship elections in Nigeria and Delta  State tate. He gave the assurance on Sunday 1st January, 2023, while speaking as a guest on radio in Lagos, saying that those reported to have left PDP in Delta State over the weekend, have as a matter of fact left long ago, judging from their open and secret political activities before and after governorship primary in the state. Oghenesivbe noted that the Atiku-Okowa and Sheriff-Onyeme presidential and governorship tickets are divine, such that no mere mortal will be able to stop the move of God, in this political dispensation.  He said PDP has taken over the entire political landscape of Delta State, addin

   …….Warn That Nothing Should Happen To Emefiele     JOY ANIGBOGU LAGOS CASCADED by Wilson Macaulay    Against the backdrop of allegation of sponsorship of terrorism against Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to put his house in order, save Nigeria from unwarranted national embarrassments, even as it warns that nothing should happen to the apex bank’s leader.   A press statement on Monday signed by Chief Dr. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, Leader, South South/PANDEF, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Leader, Afenifere, Dr. Pogu Bitrus, President, Middle Belt Forum and Ambassador Okey Emuchay, Secretary-General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, noted that the call became necessary following the recent, disgraceful, attempt by the Department of State Services (DSS) to surreptitiously obtain an ex-parte order from the Federal High Court, Abuja, to arrest and detain Emefiele.   According to the group,

    By Wilson Macaulay Warri The Delta State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Train for the 2023 General Elections would berth at Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri South-West Local Government Area on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.  A statement signed by the Warri South-West Campaign Coordinator, Hon. Mofe Pira says the rally would hold at Ogbe-Ijoh Grammar School, Ogbe-Ijoh at 9am.  He said that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and Vice Presidential candidate of the PDP would lead top party executives, including Governorship candidate of the party Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and his running mate, Chief Monday Onyeme; State Chairman of the party, Olorogun Kingsley Esiso and Director-General of the State Campaign Council, Hon. Funkekeme Solomon.  The party invites all candidates and their supporters, people of the local government, stakeholders and the general public to attend the rally.  Pira further said there would be a badge at Miller Waterside, NPA, Warri to convey party faithful to Ogbe-Ijoh at 7:30am wi

   By Wilson Macaulay Deputy Governor of Delta, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, has congratulated citizens of the state and indeed Nigerians on the new year 2023 and prophesied that it would be a year of glad tidings for the people.  Otuaro's message of goodwill was contained in a statement made available to the press on Sunday at his country home, Okerenkoko, in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-west. He said that with the much-awaited year 2023 already here, citizens would have the opportunity to vote in new leaders across the country.  Otuaro, who is Chairman of the Delta State Advocacy Committee Against Vandalism of Oil and Gas Facilities, commended the oil-bearing communities in the state for their peaceful disposition and called on them to sustain their partnership with the government and oil producing companies in 2023.  He assured that oil-producing communities would immensely benefit from the Host Communities Fund in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), which he said the Atiku-Okowa tick

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