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  -------- 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...

  SAPELE: THE Sapele Athletic Club (SAC) Golf Section Captain’s Inaugural Golf Tournament  ends in gamour on Saturday with Golfer Ezekiel Michael emerging the overall winner with 70 net beating the duo of Joseph Ogbidhe with 72 net C/B and Steven Asagba with 72 net C/B to second and third place respectively. Other winners in the evening are: John Okoye, gross winner with 73 gross; Lucky Akpuye, first place in the members ladies with 61 net and Patience Ogbidhe, second place winner in the members ladies with 81 net. Others are: Kenneth Okoye, who won the men guest; O. Aisisen, won the second place in this category with 69 net; Kelvin Dirisu was third with 73 net C/B; while in the ladies guest Rita Izoje's 71 net gave her the first place as Ruth Orioko came second with 72 net.  Others who are in the winners' list are: Kenneth Orubebe, 73 net C/B to win in the vet category; Faith Gbagi, won the super vet category with 83 net; Uche Nkwor, won the longest drive; Kenneth Okoye,...

By Wilson Macaulay  WARRI Hon.   Okpoye Okubo  Spencer , the newly appointed ljaw DESOPADEC Commissioner has expressed gratitude to the Góvernór of Delta State for the opportunity given him to serve  the Government and the good people of Delta State as a Commissioner in the newly inaugurated DESOPADEC Board In an open letter filled with deep emotions, Hon. Okpoye Okubo Spencer, the Commissioner representing the Ijaw Ethnic Nationality on the Board of DESOPADEC, expressed his heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff O.F. Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of Delta State, for the unwavering support and the opportunity  given to him to serve in his administration. Hon. Okubo Spencer expressed his sincere gratitude, stating, "I genuinely appreciate the exceptional support you provided regarding my appointment as Commissioner, representing the Ijaw Ethnic Nationality on the Board of DESOPADEC, prior to your swearing-in as th...

  A one time chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State and community leader, Barrister Segun Modeyin has been appointed as the Chairman, Central Planning Committee of this year Kabba Day celebrations by the national body of Kabba Development Union (KDU) . Speaking at the unveiling ceremony held at the union's Secretariat in Kabba today, the President - General of the KDU, Engineer Emmanuel Ajibero said the national executives of the union unanimously in consultation with the stakeholders of the community decided to appoint Barrister Segun Modeyin as this year chairman of the Central Planning Committee because of his pedigree,  achievements and love for the community. He said members of the executive believe in the capacity and capability of Barrister Segun Modeyin and Mr Justin Bello as the chairman and Secretary of this year's CPC respectively to galvanize the needed resources to have a wonderful outing this year. He urged the people of the community to rally...