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 2023: DSP Agege's Factory Of Lies And Okowa's Unblemished Good Governance In Delta. By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq #eacgovdelta Good governance is not cheap, it is indeed a herculean task that requires strategic brain storming exercise from time to time, as well as strong moral character and the burning desire to bring uncommon socioeconomic and infrastructure development of state or nation. Okowa's administration brought with it good measures of visionary leadership, transparency, accountability, scrupulous financial dealings and prudent management of state financial, material and human resources.  On the other hand, the bad governance of Buhari administration cum All Progressives Congress, APC, was and still premised on propaganda, blame game, multiple taxations, white elephant projects, reckless borrowings occasioning Nigeria's heavy indebtedness, as well as ethnic agenda, vengeance, intelligent manufacturing or consistent fabrication of lies. Any leader who wants

 Delta 2023: Why DSP Omo-Agege Will Not Be Governor. By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq. #eacgovdelta  It is a well known fact in Delta politics, that the All Progressives Congress, APC, only exist on social media platforms and on the pages of newspapers, but certainly not on ground, and obviously not having any social contract with Deltans. It is also common knowledge that Delta APC was and still bedevilled by internal leadership crisis which gave birth to several factions; the Ogboru APC-Labour Party faction, to which DSP Ovie Omo-Agege belong from 2015 to 2019, before pulling out to form the Agege faction.  The emergence of DSP Agege's faction in Delta APC, was a deliberate move and strategy to completely relegate his political godfather, Chief Great Ogboru, to the dustbin of political history in Delta Central Senatorial District, and by extension, to weaken and to phase out the Ogboru, Emerhor, the Okotie-Eboh factions, and install DSP Agege as the political monarch and "Emp

By Wilson Macaulay  Warri  Mr. Emmanuel Debi Afortan ,the Vice  Chairman of OML 150 Communitiies  Consultative Forum in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State   has described the purported existence of Interim Committee in its operational Area   as a mere fighment of the imagination of the merchants of falsehood . The Vice Chairman who came strongly  against the peddlers of  this  misinformation allegation  in his statement stressed that, to set the record straight,  only the Comrade Monday Agbeyi -led OML 150 Communitiies Consultative Forum is recognized, adding that  there is no organisation or body like OML 150 Interim Committee in Delta State. Mr. Afortan who is  precisely  from Uwakeno community made this observation  in a   reaction  to a Vanguard Newspaper  publication of Friday, 3rd October, 2021 at page 12, by one Mr Austin Ukutegbe  which wrongly  accused  Comrade Agbeyi of impersonation  and falsely alledged that  he was  not even nominated  by his community to the

By Sunday Apah, Ughelli  Cascaded : Wilson Macaulay A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and Director General of 'Shobor Movement 2023 For Senator Ovie Omo-Agege', Olorogun Emmanuel Shobor has stated that the Deputy Senate President's score card endeared him into joining the APC and subsequently launched the group for the actualization of Omo-Agege's 2023 dream to be governor of Delta state. Shobor who made this known when he hosted members of the Shobor Movement 2023 for Senator Ovie Omo-Agege across the state, executive and leaders of APC Ughelli South Ward 4, said the APC has done well at the federal level, especially in the constructed rail lines that cuts across North and South of the country and other notable infrastructures. According to him, the lawmakers, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and Rt. Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive representing the Urhobo Nation at the National Assembly have also performed creditably. "Senator Ovie Omo-Agege changed the Urhobo narr

By Wilson Macaulay Warri Coalition for Media Politics, CMP, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Sunday,10th October, elected State Executive Committee Members, based on Senatorial district zoning system. A statement by the Coalition pioneer State Chairman, Chief Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, and State Secretary, Hon Fatai Onifade, said three positions each were zoned to Delta Central, Delta North and Delta South, consisting of nine members in the state Exco, to be reviewed in due course as enshrined in the Coalition's constitution. The Coalition used the occasion to critically examined the merits and demerits of power rotation in the state, and resolved after a brain storming section, that the rotation of the governorship slot on Senatorial district basis cannot be faulted by any reasonable Deltan, as the merits of power shift far outweighs its demerits. "CMP noted that the power rotation system within the party, PDP, is still the best option, because every Senatorial di

By Wilson Macaulay A few years ago the Edo state government wanted to sell the Edo House on 1225, Ahmadu Bello Way and 1225 Bishop Oluwole Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Edo State government precisely in 2013, announced plans to sell the house and use the proceeds to develop Edo State. The government promised it will utilise its economic value for the overall good of the people of Edo State. But the proposed sale came under frontal attack by stakeholders who were opposed to the idea because it would amount to selling one of the many legacies, Edo state inherited after the breakup of Bendel state into Edo and Delta. At that time the Edo House was valued at N3.5 billion  and was the most priced asset of the state. With a large army of  qualified Estate Valuers of Edo State origin who were not given the opportunity to partake in the process, many suspected foul play. Others felt that the botched sale of Edo House was designed to meet the interest of a top government official who was

By Wilson Macaulay Warri A member of the International Political Science Association, IPSA, and Executive Assistant to Delta State Governor on Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari's 61st Independence Day address to the nation was tasteless, lacked chronicle of ascertainable achievements, very dry and boring. He made the assertion while speaking as a special guest on DRTV Independence Day Public Affairs live  Programme monitored in Asaba, on October 1, wherein Oghenesivbe averred that Nigeria was in a pitiable condition as can be seen from the inability of the federal government to fix the problems of insecurity, coupled with the gross mismanagement of the nation's economy. He recalls with nostalgia how the All Progressives Congress, APC, noised her "CHANGE" campaign slogan in 2015, and "NEXT LEVEL" in 2019, wherein it promised Nigerians better life, jobs, quality and quantitative education, good health servic

By Wilson Macaulay Warri The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has called on Nigerians to take it upon themselves to get the country working again.  In his  message to Nigerians to mark the 61st Independence anniversary of the country, the Speaker lamented that all was not well with the country at the moment and tasked Nigerians on the need to get the country back on track of progress and development.  While commending all Nigerians for sustaining the unity of the country up till this time, the Speaker in a Press Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, said that all hands must be on deck in the task of the nation building.  Felicitating with Nigerians  on the  Independence Day celebration, Rt Hon  Oborevwori urged Nigerians to use the occasion to spread love within their sphere of influence, just as he  also used the opportunity to task the citizens on peaceful co-existence.  The Speaker noted that despite the numerous challenges, th

By Wilson Macaulay Warri Delta State immediate past Commissioner for Works and Delta State 2023 Governorship hopeful,Chief James Augoye has felicitated with Nigerians, especially Deltans on the occasion of the 61st anniversary of Nigeria's independence. In his independence message issued on Thursday, Chief Augoye stated that though the journey of our nationhood has been fraught with so many challenges, Nigerians have matched on strong. Augoye noted that history has shown that many nations of the world have passed through even more tumultuous and difficult periods in their journey to greatness and nationhood, but they overcame. The Delta State immediate past Commissioner for Works expressed optimism that no matter the challenges Nigerians, and especially Deltans are passing through, the time to overcome is near.  Continuing he remarked: "Today, I join all Nigerians, especially Deltans to celebrate the 61st Independence Day of our dear nation. No doubt the journey of our nationh

By Adeboye Ado  Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has commended the Old Students' Association of Ajowa Community Grammar school, Ajowa Akoko, in the state for face-lifting moribund structures in the citadel of learning. The alumni body, since the assumption of its current executives, had renovated the school classrooms, library and rest room to modern standard, while some of its members facilitated a well-equipped laboratories and ICT centre through the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and National Communications Commission respectively. Impressed by the humanitarian development, Akeredolu said the timely intervention of the alumni to rescue students from imminent collapse of building was highly commendable, noting that the education sector required a huge financial obligation before any significant impact could be achieved. The Governor spoke during the 46th anniversary of the school held on October 2nd, 2021 at the school's auditorium. Akered

By JOHNSON EBIGIDE On October 6, 2020 the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) braced up against all daunting odds to conduct the election of the Delta State Council of the union in the state. The election had been thwarted twice owing to the unwholesome scheming of some power brokers in and outside the union that wanted to have their way at all cost. However, with the strong determination and commitment of the national body, led by Comrade Christopher Ikechwuku Isiguzo (President), the election, considered in the history of the NUJ as the fiercest was successfully. At the end of the tension soaked exercise, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu emerged the winner for a second term as the Chairman of the council in the state, beaten his closest rival with a flicker margin that made the outcome a divine exercise. Yes, Comrade Ikeogwu clinching the seat was indeed a divine victory for him after the several stumbling odds that appeared insurmountable, preparatory to the election. One lesson from the outc

By Wilson Macaulay Warri Journalism has been described as a veritable tool in strengthing our fledging Democratic process. The Chairman Isoko South Local Government Area, Hon Victor Asasa made the pronoucement in a congratulatory message sent to the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta Council Chairman, Comrade Mike Ikeogwu, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. In a statement, Victor Asasa described Ikeogwu as visionary leader who has impacted on the journalism in the state. " You pragmatic leadership has impacted in no small measure on the profession and the lives of up coming practitioner's" On behalf of the good people of Isoko South Local Government, i  celebrate your birthday and pray that the good Lord grant you wisdom to continue the good you have started The Chairman wished Ikeogwu a life of fulfillment in his choosen profession.

By Wilson Macaulay Ore  Managing Director of the Ore Industrial Park, Dr. Femi Akinkuebi, has reiterated the need for the Nigerian Government and its people to take pride in massively investing in locally made products as a way of boosting the nation’s income.  The Managing Director made the disclosure while addressing newsmen on Thursday in Akure, the Ondo State Capital. According to him, the Nation is richly endowed with the much needed raw materials as well as the skill set to globally promote made in Nigeria goods for viable economic gains.  Dr. Akinkuebi identified the textile industry as a huge sector which holds great economic potential.  He noted that Nigerian textile industry is a departure from the ideal, owing to challenges of huge appetite for importation, poor patronage, policy implementation and a broken value-chain. He stressed that if only 10 per cent of the yearly import bill of $4 billion textile fabrics was re-invested into the textile industry, the country would be

Igoniko Oduma Yenagoa  The purported recommendation of a part-time board for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in the forensic audit report has been kicked against by Ijaw youths under the auspices of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC). In statement on Sunday, the council's spokesman, Ebilade Ekerefe faulted the recommendation and described it as unacceptable, saying it was a violation of the law establishing the NDDC. Ekerefe vowed that the IYC would resist a part-time board "at all cost", stressing that the recommendation was "the handiwork of self-styled politicians who desire to turn the NDDC into their own personal enterprise." He also berated the President Muhammadu Buhari for his refusal to constitute and inaugurate a substantive board for the commission, despite the submission of the report of the audit exercise. He noted that the speed with which Buhari inaugurated the boards of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian

 By Wilson Macaulay Warri A member of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NINA, and Executive Assistant to Delta State Governor on Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that bad leadership by the political class is responsible for recent wave of coup d'etat in the continent of Africa. He made the assertion while speaking as a guest of Galaxy TV public affairs live programme - Democracy And the Rule of Law, monitored on Sunday 26th September, 2021, in Lagos. Oghenesivbe posited that some African presidents are still engulfed in looting, nepotism, ethnic colouration, religious sentiments and tribal bigotry, saying that such primitive mind set of leaders is regrettably impacting negatively on socioeconomic advancement and infrastructure development needed in the continent to alleviate poverty and raise the standard of living of the people. Okowa's EAC further asserted that the APC national government under President Mohammadu Buhari, has been adjudged

 Obule Scores Oborevwori High As Speaker DTHA By Wilson Macaulay Warri A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sapele Local Government Area of  Delta state, Hon. Francis Obule (JP) says that the Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA) Speaker,  Rt. Hon. Chief Sheriff Oborevwori has performed beyond the expectations of Deltans, stressing  that Oborevwori is a blessing to Urhobo nation and Delta State. Speaking to newsmen in Warri after he returned from Cross River State for the proposed  PDP Mobilizers Mega Rally at Calabar, Hon. Obule said that Oborevwori leadership skill and  acumen as a speaker has brought peace among the legislative members and quick response in passing bills into law and budget which helped in facilitating development in Delta State. He noted that Oborevwori has made remarkable impact in his service to the people with  his effective performance which cut-across the 36 states of Nigeria including the FCT which has  made him first as a treasurer of all Spea

      HOSCON Youths   Extols  The   Developmental Strides of  President Buhari   By Wilson Macaulay Warri The Entire Exco and leadership of HOSCON  Youth Wing in tandem with the National Leadership of the Organization, led by the indifatigable and visionary  Chairman, Prince Dr Mike Emuh, has  passed  a vote of confidence on  the  Grand Commander of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari , for his fatherly love towards the host Communities  as  well as his timely  political resolved  to bring to bear, the long awaited petroleum Industrial Act.   The HOSCON Youth  in statement  signed and Issued on Sunday 26th September 2021  by Comrade Emmanuel Bipi International/National Youth Leader, Comrade Samuel Success Youth Coordinator, National ,State,and Local Government, Comrade Onyewenu lsioma, National Youth Secretary and Comrade Agadia Samuel  Oghenegare, S A to National  Chairman, on Youth Mobilization and Projects,  made available to Daily Independent

By Wilson Macaulay The leadership of Ijaw Advancement Movement yesterday throw  their weight behind the Delta State Governorship aspiration of Comrade High Chief Sheriff Mulade the Ebe Serimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, come 2023. Speaking at a well attended meeting, the President of the  Ijaw Advancement Movement, Comrade Edward E Tombrapaide stated that Comrade High Chief Mulade is a credible man of dignity who can be trusted if given the mantle of Governor to close the gap of the plight of the youths and other areas that are essential in the state economy. Comrade Edward Tombrapaide the Group President posited that he is convinced beyond all reasonable doubt that if High Chief Mulade is given the opportunity to be Governor of Delta State, he will take the State to enviable heights through his political sagacity. According to the Group President, Mulade is a politically savvy man with a pedigree of practical love for the masses developed over time from his activism that spans the envi

  Wilson Macaulay Warri A High Court sitting in Effurun, Delta State, has dismissed infringement suit seeking the enforcement of fundamental rights filed by Okiemute Diaghwarhe against Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, a 2023 governorship hopeful. It can be recalled that Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi was charged to court for allegedly stripping four of his staff naked for stealing a sum of N 5, 000.  While delivering his judgement, the Presiding Judge, Justice Emmanuel Z. Dolor, said that the suit with Reg. No. EHC/FHR/79/2020, lacked merit, and could not hold water. Justice Dolor revealed that the legal battle started on October 5, 2020 as an originating motion on notice. The Judge said that what must be appreciated by all and sundry, "is that the spirit and driving principles of the fundamental rights enforcement regime in Nigeria, may be liberal but they are by so means laissez faire or wishy-washy, for were they so, constitutional liberties themselves would be imperilled and could not be

By Wilson Macaulay Warri It was Jubilation  Gallor in Okuokoko town, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State as  a crowd of people thronged to witness how a boy who want to use his  motger for ritual was caught .  Eye witness report of our source who preferred anonymity stated that one Mr Emma Ere-egarnoma who lives at Okuokoko wanted to use her mum for ritual was caught trying to strangle her mum to death  Mrs  Oke Ereeganoma who is from Odorubou   in Ughelli North LGA, but resident in Okuokoko ,Who also Sell food stuff at Okuokoko market beside Okuokoko Police station  survived the  ritualist attack  on her by her Son  The traumatised mother  narrated the story  that for some days now the son has been boasting that he must drive GLK this week , though she didn't say anything , she was warried a little knowing fully well that he is not doing anything commensurate to the worth of his boast. The woman disclosed that, on Tuesday at about 8pm the son invited her to his house at Caro

 Niger  Delta Group Calls On PMB To Inaugurate Screened NDDC Board As They Protest Against Delay  By Wilson Macaulay

By Wilson Macaulay Warri Olorogun (Barr.) Kenneth Gbagi FNIM, one  of the foremost PDP Governorship aspirant, a lawyer and industrialist has  Congratulated Senator  Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa for the massive victory and result of the by-election held yesterday Saturday at the Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. ln  in the same vein,  Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi congratulated the PDP State Chairman, Olorogun Chief  Kingsley Esiso , PDP leaders , relevant Stakeholders , all PDP members and the good people of lsoko South Who voted overwhelmingly for  PDP  in the by- election held at the Isoko South LGA  in which Evivie Ovuakpoye won the House of Assembly by-election. The victory Gbagi said has demonstrated the type of leadership Okowa has provided in Delta state to which every single individual in the state trust the Governor, the single reason for the stability in Delta state.  Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi who further eulogized Governor Okowa said :  "Ekwueme, you have won the elec

The Delta State Head of Service (HOS), Mr. Reginald Bayoko, has been decorated with an extraordinary service to humanity award by the Rotary Club of Asaba, describing the number one civil servant in the state as a distinguished administrator. The special recognition conferred on Bayoko was a major highlight of the installation of Rotarian Odinigwe Odigie (PHF+1), as the President of Rotary Club, Asaba Downtown, for the 2021/2022 Rotary Year, a colourful event held at the Orchid Hotel in  Asaba, the state capital. While presenting the award on the HOS, which was received on his behalf by Mr. Steve Ekurume, Director (Public Service) in the Office of the Head of Service, Mr. Bayoko was commended for his untiring efforts towards the positive transformation of the civil service in the state. Bayoko was congratulated by other special awardees and invited guests, including the Chairman of the Delta State Civil Service Commission, Dame Nkem Okwuofu, the biological mother of the newly installed