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  The immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State, H.E. Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, has sent a congratulatory message  to HRM. the Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Prof) Chike Edozien, on the joyous occasion of his 99th birth anniversary. The congratulatory message was shared on Otuaro's verified Facebook page, expressing his delight in joining the wonderful people of Delta State in celebrating the esteemed royal leader. The statement released on the Facebook page reads, "I am delighted to join the wonderful people of Delta State in extending heartfelt congratulations to HRM. the Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Prof) Chike Edozien, on the joyous occasion of his 99th birth anniversary." This message not only marks the significance of this momentous milestone but also emphasizes the importance of recognizing the Asagba's exceptional achievements throughout his illustrious life. Otuaro, in his heartfelt message, expressed profound gratitude for the Asagba's tireless efforts in creatin...

  Amid escalating tensions in Egbema Kingdom, Delta State, arising from its exclusion in the list of commissioners-designate submitted for screening, the kingdom's leaders have released a statement appealing for tranquility. The statement, Signed by Hon. Bishop Sunny Jero (JP), President of Egbema Political Forum, and Amb. Jude Ebitimi Ukori (JP), General Secretary of the forum, calls upon all aggrieved sons and daughters of Egbema Kingdom to embrace peace and calmness. The statement with the title : "NOMINATION OF CABINET COMMISSIONERS BY THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE: EGBEMA LEADERS CALL FOR PEACE" , It reads in full : "We the political leaders of Egbema kingdom under the umbrella of Egbema Political Forum, the apex political organization in Egbema, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State wish to call on all aggrieved sons and daughters of Egbema Kingdom to give peace a chance, over the non inclusion/ consideration of Egbema Ijaw sons and daughters...

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI Olu of Warri  Ogiame Atuwatse III has extended an open  invitation to  an  Itsekiri group, Iwere Consultative Forum to meet with him at the palace . The monarch in his open invitation made available to newsmen   said the group  should  seek an appointment with him through his Back office, adding that he had always attended to mails addressed to him.   The letter signed by Head Back Office , Mr Oriiz Onuwaje reads in part, :  "We bring you greetings and blessings from the ancient throne of warri kingdom on behalf of the crown and the people of Iwere land. "His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR ,The Olu of Warri acknowledges receipt of your open letter referenced above.  "It is pertinent to note here that all correspondences addressed to his Majesty Ogiame reaches its destination and receives prompt attention from his Majesty. "Please contact the Back office to arrange a convenient date and time for ...

   Coalition for Media Politics and Governance, CMPG, has commended Delta State Governor, Elder Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, JP, for appointing the immediate past member representing Uvwie State Constituency, Chief Hon Solomon Ighrakpata, as Chairman of Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, DBIR, and other new members of the Board. The foremost media pressure group in a congratulatory message signed by its Chairman, Olorogun Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, and State Publicity Secretary, Onajite Malcolm Tagbarha, described Ighrakpata as a perfect gentleman, a team player and a loyal party man.  The group assured that his wealth of experience in legislative business and as a technocrat will, for sure, boost service delivery, especially in the area of increased but painless revenue generation for the state, by the State Board of Internal Revenue. CMPG noted that Hon Ighrakpata worked tirelessly before, during and after the 2023 electioneering campaigns, occasioning the lan...

  By Wilson Macaulay The National Leadership, the Exco, Prominent Sons and Daughters of the Community at home and in diaspora , Women , Youths, and the entire inhabitants , of Okuokoko - Okene Community in the Great Okpe Local Government Area have sent a warm message of congratulation  to His Excellency, RT Hon Sheriff F O Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of Delta State . The same token of congratulation was also sent  to Chief James Augoye , the Hon Member , Delta State House of Assembly, Representing  Okpe Constituency, and Senator Ede Dafinone  over their successful  inauguration on the 29th of May 2023 and June 13th respectively. The Okuokoko - Okene Community Exco in their congratulatory message also felicitated with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori over the successful   celebration of his Diamond age Birthday, which which was celebrated on the 20th of June 2023 and the superlative thanksgiving service conducted to honor God Almighty at the Winners C...

  By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq  What brings a man down quickly from the mountain top of life is when he deliberately soil his heart with injustice, jealousy and unnecessary hatred against his fellow man. Yes, many political leaders are down today because they unjustly promoted mediocrity, unproductive fellows and arrogantly demoted top class professionals, hardworking and loyal supporters. Leaders must avoid the temptation of "absolute power" and reward loyalty with good, and not evil. It is also possible to become very  unpopular within a short period of time, and rejected by the people if you let your personal hatred for an individual provoke you to war against him unjustly. The end of it all is shame, regret and frustrations. I personally advised my learned friend and Agbon brother,  Chief Aghwarianovwe Ikie Esq, to respect himself and stop being used by negative forces to unjustly fight Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, the same way I put up a call to advise...

  Immediate past Executive Assistant on Communications to Delta State Governor under Okowa administration, Olorogun Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, has described the immediate past governor of the State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON, as a highly meticulous, wise and intelligent leader who posses excellent personality traits and multifaceted skills in managing entities and people effectively. Oghenesivbe's assertion was contained in a congratulatory message to his Boss, Okowa, on the occasion of his sixty fourth birthday anniversary celebration, and made available to newsmen in Asaba on Saturday. He noted that under former governor Okowa, Delta State experienced greater measure of peace, uncommon development and above all, he governed the state with a deep sense of humor, equity and good conscience, to the extent that he was able to sustain rotation of power within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the State. Oghenesivbe, who served Okowa as EA Communications for six y...

Spokesperson of Delta State Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the just concluded 2023 general elections, Olorogun Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, has said that the immediate past governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON, is in one accord with the state governor, Elder Sheriff Francis Oborevwori. Oghenesivbe gave the assurance in a statement on Sunday in swift reaction to a trending, but unfounded speculation by a section of the media, alleging that the duo of Oborevwori and Okowa are in cold war over choice of would-be nominees for juicy political appointments. He  noted that the allegation was part of the deliberate negative media antics of the main opposition party in the state to hit up the polity, and to send out the wrong signal that Okowa is still in charge of governance in the state after serving the two tenure slot of Delta North Senatorial District under the PDP power rotation agreement. The PDP Chieftain further assured that governor Oborevwor...

  By Wilson Macaulay  CSO's  under the aegis of   Coalition of Niger Delta Civil Societies Group (CNDCSG), yesterday  sent a compassionate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to kindly dig deep into the  productive services of Chief Engr Adokiye Tombomieye, Who is tested and trusted to take the Management of the  Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. (NNPCL) due to his tested track record. The Niger Delta Coalition Group which  made this  special request in an open letter addressed to President Tinubu stated amongst other things that    President Tinubu should disregard the evil  merchants who are paid by enemies of Progress to tarnish  the enviable track record of the good works of Chief  Engr Adokiye Tombomienye which are crystal clear for every one to see both in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. (NNPCL) website and the public dormain. Details of the message to Mr President  s...

    By Wilson Macaulay   Comrade   Sweet Otiotio  from Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State has  joined  the teaming supporters  to  send a warm congratulatory message to  Hon Chief Barrister John Nani on the  momentous occasion of his  memorable 63rd Birthday Anniversary  celebration by his imnediate Family, Political Family,   well -wishers at home and in diaspora  on 7th July  2023. Comrade Sweet Otiotio,  who made this known  in Warri Delta State in a Press statement personally signed by him and made available to Media Houses , reads in part. " My leader and dependable mentor, the occasion of your birthday is another good opportunity to pour encomiums on you , because of your penchant towards the development of Urhobo land in Particular and Delta State in general. Comrade Otiotio   described Hon Chief Barrister  John Nani the DESOPADEC Board Chairman as as a risin...

  Lawyers, leaders of Civil Society Organisations and professionals across all sectors of the economy have called on Kogi State indigenes at home and in the Diaspora to help security agencies to make the state uninhabitable for criminals masquerading as politicians in the state, especially as the November 11 governorship election draws closer.  They called on the good people of Kogi State to resist those they described as criminal political merchants trying to blackmail security agencies in the interest of their "unpopular ambitions."  Representatives of more than 50 CSOs and scores of lawyers, under the broad platform of Lawyers and Activists for Good Governance, made this position known at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday.  Barr. Mohammed Abdulrazaq Sani, a lawyer from Igalamela LGA, Kogi State, and Co-Convener, Lawyers and Activists for Good Governance, who addressed the press on behalf of others, said, "Personally, I am from Kogi State like a few of those...

  The Kogi State Government has called on security agencies to invite politicians expressing “sadness over the death of a criminal for questioning”. Kingsley Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, stated this in a statement on Tuesday. He noted that residents of the state have thrown their weights behind actions being taken by security agencies to rid the state of crimes. Fanwo, therefore, stressed that no extra Judicial killings in the state, noting that “some naysayers and purveyors of violence who were hard-hit by recent onslaught on criminals in the state want people to believe” The statement read, “the Kogi State Government wishes to state clearly and unequivocally that the good people of the state are totally in support of actions being taken by the security agencies to rid the state of crime and allow the peace that has been enjoyed over the years endure”  “If there is anyone on the streets protesting against the peace and security of the state, that...

  By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq The economic hardship suffered by local government pensioners in Delta State, cannot be overemphasized, occasioned by the inability of the third tier of government to meet their obligations in years past. It has been confirmed that a whopping sum of N51billion (Fifty One Billion  Naira) Is owed retired local government workers by twenty five Local Government Councils in the state since 2016. The state government under the leadership of immediate past governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, assisted in no small measure to reduce the huge arrears. He also discussed extensively with the Delta State chapter of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, on how to defray the outstanding N51billion. And during his state wide electioneering campaigns tour as governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the incumbent governor, Elder Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, assured pensioners in the state that if elected, his administrat...

  Ahead of the 2023 Kabba Day Celebrations later this year, the Central Planning Committee led by its chairman Barrister Segun Modeyin and Secretary, Mr Justin Bello  has paid courtesy visit to the Obaro of Kabba and Chairman, Okun Area Traditional Council, HRM, Oba (Dr) Solomon Dele Owoniyi to inform him of their appointment as committee members, asked for his support, cooperation and also to discuss the way forward for the community. Speaking at the palace, Barrister Modeyin first congratulated the monarch for the newly established Kogi State University, Kabba by the Kogi State Government under the administration of Governor Yahaya Bello and other developmental projects that have been recorded in recent time, describing the kind gesture during his reign as monumental to the advancement of the soci-economic development of the area. He said the committee was inaugurated two weeks ago by the President - General of the Kabba Development Union (KDU), Engr. Emmanuel Ajibero to org...

  -------- Otuaro'  By Wilson Macaulay  The former Deputy Governor of Delta State, H.E. Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Esq., paid his respect  at a solemn service of songs held in honor of the late Mrs. Janet Yinkore, who passed away at the age of 78.  The ceremony took place in the Igbudu area of Warri, Delta State, and brought together family, friends, and well-wishers to commemorate and celebrate the life of the departed. In his address, Dcn. Otuaro offered words of comfort and guidance to the grieving children of the deceased. He emphasized the significance of living with love and finding solace in the cherished memories they hold of their mother.  He encouraged them to draw strength and find comfort in these memories as they navigate the challenging days ahead. During a brief interview, the late Mrs. Janet Yinkore's eldest son, Hon. Dibi Yinkore, acknowledged the presence of Dcn. Otuaro at the service of songs, highlighting the importance of Mrs. Yinkore...

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI lt is no longer news, that the  deplorable condition of Egbema Kingdom roads in in Edo State State is indeed a pitiable one, because most of the roads are no longer motorable due to neglect by successive Governments over time. The  Egbema people especially during the raining season practically groan over the deplorable state of their  roads with no sucour at sight from the Edo State Government  as they are relegated to  second fiddle to remain in that terible condition of abandonement without any hppe of   respite at sight.  The Egbema Focus Group (EFG),  a  frontline advocacy  group formed to accelerate the developmental pace of   Egbema kingdom  , moved to speak out against the perceived injustice of under development in Egbema kingdom  have faulted the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency,  Mr Godwin Obaseki, over the deplorable condition of Egbema roads. The Egb...

  By Wilson Macaulay Immediate past Executive Assistant on Communications to Delta State Governor under Okowa administration, Olorogun Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, has reacted to the claim by elder statesman, Chief E.K Clark, alleging that former governor of the state, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON, owned Premium Trust Bank and JaceDarl Hotels in Asaba. Oghenesivbe in a statement on Monday asserted that while Okowa does not have any financial stakes in Premium Trust Bank, not to talk of owning 80 percent shares, he named the immediate past Commissioner of Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu as the owner, Chairman/CEO and promoter of JaceDarl Hotels Ltd. He disclosed that Aniagwu started the construction of JaceDarl Hotels long before his appointment as Chief Press Secretary to Okowa, but finally completed the project and opened JaceDarl for business towards the end of Okowa's eight years administration. Oghenesivbe, who was Okowa's Executive Assistant on Communications ...

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI The former Governor of Delta State, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa CON, has received appreciation from Hon. Spencer O. Okpoye, the Commissioner representing the Ijaw ethnic nationality on the Board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC). Hon. Okpoye expressed his gratitude to Dr. Okowa in a letter. In his open letter, Hon. Okpoye began by congratulating Dr. Okowa on his remarkable victory in the Governorship Election and the State House of Assembly elections, as well as his successful administration as the Executive Governor of Delta State for eight years. He also praised the smooth transfer of power to the current Executive Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. Hon. Okpoye expressed his appreciation for the appointment, recalling a previous request he made to Dr. Okowa during the primary for the Warri North Local Government Council Chairmanship election. At that time, Hon. Smart Yomi Asekutu was considered the party's c...