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Delta State Governor Sen Ifeanyi Okowa , Deputy Governor Barr Kingsley Otuaro , House of Assembly members led by the Speaker Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Deputy Rt Hon Ochor Ochor  and other dignitaries today attended  Zenith Bank Delta Principals Cup currently holding at the Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba, Delta State., The finale is between Osadebe Mixed Secondary School Asaba and College of Commerce Warri .

By JOHNSON EBIGIDE When Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa was sworn in as the governor of Delta State for the first tenure in 2015, most of his detractors heaved a sigh of relief, believing that whatever was propelling his success in wherever he found himself had been abated by the daunting challenges confronting him as the governor of the state owing to the gloomy economic meltdown, ravaging not only the state and the country, but the entire globe. They clinched glasses filled with wine to the brim, believing fervently that he would cave in under the load of paucity of funds and inability to keep to his campaign promises to the people of the state; they were cork shore that the people he promised prosperity would hate him as he would not be able to raise a bar in the standard of living of the people in the state. However, Okowa in his inaugural address on May 29, 2015 had sounded the Biblical admonition for Deltans to have faith in the situation that, if one does not succumb to f...

In furtherance of its determination to ensure that citizens of Delta State acquire the necessary skills and become digital literate in a 21st century digital economy, the state government is to partner with the UK Foreign Common Wealth and Development Office (FCDO) in a Basic Digital Literacy Programme for rural clusters in the state. According to a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Delta State Government, the Basic Digital Literacy Programme in Nigeria is a project that is co-funded by the UK Foreign Common Wealth and Development office (FCDO) in partnership with selected state governments. In line with arrangements put in place, Tech4dev has been named as the implementing agent for the project. The participating states are required to provide suitable venues, computer facilities, internet data, recruitment and welfare of participants as their contribution to the project, the statement said. As contained in the statement, the programme targets mainly vulner...

By Onoriode Etatsemi  The immediate past Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Delta State, Dr. Peter Mrakpor SAN, and the Chairman of the Delta State Artisans, Chief Ifeanyi Abanum, have lauded the state governor, Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, for impacting positively in the development of artisans in the state.  Dr. Mrakpor SAN  gave the commendation during the Artisans Day celebration at the Cenotaph in Asaba, the state capital.  He commended the governor for creating the enabling environment for the artisans to operate profitably in the state, adding that such move had contributed in the provision of indirect jobs for the artisans. Also in a statement the Chairman of the association, Chief Abanum, said that the Okowa-led administration was doing its best to ensure that Delta Artisans continued to contribute their quotas  to the development of the state economy, even in the face of daunting challenges. He added that the achievements recorde...

Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Monday, decried the dwindling unity amongst Urhobos, insisting the people could still come together to defend one big Urhobo family and still pursue their individual dreams. Delivering a lecture titled “The Challenges and prospects of Urhobo Progress Union in Contemporary Times” at Uvwiamuge-Agbarho, Delta State during the 90th anniversary of the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, Omo-Agege said the Urhobo people were better and stronger together.   “The consequences of lack of unity have been dreadful. Urhobo was created for greatness. But the reality today is that despite being the 5th largest ethnic group in Nigeria and the largest in Delta State, Urhobo has not been exercising a level of influence that is commensurate with its numerical strength at the National level, and preponderance at the State level. “We had a thriving economy and Urhobo led in politics and business but all that is now history. We lost o...

***As He Commissions New Ultra-Modern Secretariat Built By Okowa The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has commissioned the new Ultra-Modern Secretariat built by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, saying with visionary leadership, state governments can perform incredibly. Osinbajo who made this known during the commissioning of the multi-billion naira Secretariat, named after HRM. Prof. Chike Edozie, Asagba of Asaba, thanked Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for him to be part of the historic event.  He stated that the occasion was historic because the seat of the civil service of any arm of government is usually one of the major monument enshrined in the splendour of the authority of government.  According him, “this imposing complex clearly meets this requirement. In due cause such building becomes historical monument. The ocassion is a special one because the civil service and the people of Delta State are today being presented with the stat...

A group of bandits has written to the Christian community in Zamfara State, Northwest Nigeria to close churches or risk ferocious attacks. The Zamfara State police command who confirmed the threat to SaharaReporters, said, “We are on top of the threat.” Spokesperson for the command, DSP Mohammed Shehu, told our correspondent that the police were aware of the threat letter. He said, “Yes, I can confirm that it’s true, a threat letter was sent to the Christians in Zamfara State to stop worship and to close churches. “Actually the police informed the Christian leaders about the threat.   “Accordingly the CP has invited the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the state to discuss security measures around the churches. “In that regard, a special squad has been created by the CP to patrol and protect worshippers, especially on Sundays. “Additionally, plain-clothes personnel have been deployed for intelligence gathering and to unravel those behind the t...

By Stephanie Ikanone Odiete Daughter of Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, frontline Delta State governorship aspirant, Onanome Gbagi on Saturday November 27th, 2021 tied the knot with her heartthrob Adimchiobi Oluwasegun Okolo at Chief Kenneth Gbagis hometown, Oginibo, in the family's Chapel. The wedding which started at about 10:45am, had in attendance guests from all works of life. The bride, Onanome Gbagi, in her white bridal attire was  walked down the aisle by her father, Chief Kenneth Gbagi to join the groom at the altar. The mother of the bride Chief Mrs Evelyn Gbagi while addressing journalists said that she is very elated to see one of her daughters getting married to the love of her life, adding that it is a thing of joy for every mother to witness this unique day. Speaking further Evelyn Gbagi said that from the little time she has spent with her son-in-law Mr Adimchiobi Oluwasegun Okolo, she can say that her daughter is in good hands. She advised the couple to see the...

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The immediate past Commissioner for Works of Delta State and 2023 governorship hopeful, Chief James Augoye has said industrialization will give Nigeria a comparative advantage in shaping the dangling economic situation of Nigeria. Chief James Augoye stated this while delivering a lecture on the topic: "A Nation in Search of Direction: Political and Economic Imperatives" organized by the Catholic Diocese of Warri Justice and Development and Peace Commission. Augoye stated that for Nigeria to come out of the current economic climate, industrialization and agriculture must be given a top priority. Chief Augoye also harped on developing other critical sector of the economy such as education, reform of our electoral system, resource control among others. He charged the the federal government to do more as the nation, quoting former President Olusegun Obasanjo, is fast drifting to a failed state in terms of insecurity and poor economic index. The guest lectu...

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, on Friday, November 26th, 2021 urged Nigerians to remain steadfast amidst daunting challenges facing the country. Okowa made the call at the funeral service of late Mrs Emurohwo Igbuya, mother of erstwhile Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Chief Monday Igbuya, at Bethel Baptist Church, Sapele. He said that many people gets discouraged in the face of challenges, but urged them to be faithful to God who alone had solutions to the myriad of challenges facing the people. He said the late Mama Igbuya was an industrious woman who left behind good legacies of great deeds, adding that she was the kind of mother every son and daughter would want to have. “I’m glad she died as a Christian even at the age of 94. “We are living in very difficult times and it is at such times that you will find a woman of industry such as mama Igbuya epitomised. “Many people get discouraged when they face the challenges of life but we must learn in toda...

A lady has called off her wedding after her mother-in-law to be packed into her fiancé’s house. According to a Twitter user identified as @Grace_undiluted, the lady who happened to be her friend was supposed to get married on the 26th of December. However, things took a drastic and unfavourable turn when the mother-in-law to be moved in. Read the full story below: “So my friend called off her wedding that is supposed to hold on 26th December because her fiance said his mother decided on moving in with them after their marriage. Her fiance’s family home is in Abuja, her fiance’s own house is also in Abuja, in the same town average of 20 minutes drive. She told him it wasn’t right but didn’t really take it serious untill last week when they went to arrange somethings and she noticed that the mother already moved in some of her things. Omo!! The daughters told the girl that she has no right to dictate where there…” Read the full story:  

Ughelli :  Okwagbe community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State has alleged that Owawha community has perfected plans to free suspects arrested over the gruesome murder of five of their indigenes namely : Faith Miller, Omotegbona Kama,  Dogo Ayoro, Owhofasa Ajama and Tobor Jivwien. This alleged miscarriage of justice is contained in a petition by Okwagbe community to the Inspector General of Police (IGP),   in which the Assistant Inspector General of Police Zone 5, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Police Command and Chairman Police Service Commission were copied.  Okwagbe Community alleged that  since the invasion of their community by the Owawha bandits, Owawha community has boasted that they would deploy their contacts to release the arrested suspects.   According to the petition made available to newsmen,  the Okwagbe community said: "That while the suspects are in custody awaiting arraignment, members of O...

By Stephanie Ikanone Odiete The Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers, FNSCh, has inducted Engr. Davidson Uvietowhado, as a fellow of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (FNSChE). Uvietowhado was  inducted at the just Concluded investiture by the Board of Fellows (BOF), at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria lsland, Lagos, on Saturday, 13th November, 2021. Born on the 10th of October 1972 to the family of Late Uvietowhado Erukanure of Ekroda and Mrs. Theresa Okpako Uvietowhado of Erhurhu/Okpako family of Ajawini in Jesse, Ethiope West LGA of Delta state, Nigeria, Uvietowhado had his primary education at Wesley Methodist Primary School, after which he proceeded to Zik's Grammar School, Sapele and he obtained his West Africa School Leaving Certificate (WASC) in 1988. Engr. Davidson Uvietowhado was admitted to the prestigious University of Benin in 1991, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering (B. Eng) in 1997. He had hi...

The former Senator, and now a Governorship aspirant of the forthcoming PDP Delta State Election, Olorogun Sen. Emmanuel Aguariavwodo Edesiri dole out a Cash gift to a Final year Student as he promised. The beneficiary, Rotr. Orhuerakpor Tejiri P. who hails from Ewu/ Oviri-Olomu in his appreciation scripted, "Wow! This is a surprise and it's really a shocker from the distinguished former Senator,and presently Governorship aspirant. POMO-NEWS Management and Staff heartily appreciate your kind gesture on me to gear the aware victory of my Academic Adventure. Indeed you're a lover of Academic". My appreciation also goes to the Ewu ward 1 PDP miracle Youth Leader, Comr. Sunny White Orode for his efforts, love and concerned.

By Onoriode Etatsemi.  The minister in Charge of the Zion Baptist church Igbeku Community in Sapele Local government area of Delta State Rev Raymond Agi,  has described marriage as an everlasting union between couples till death do us part. Rev Agi who officiated on the ocassion when ThankGod Mene, tired the nuptial nuts between him and his wife in a colourful ceremony said marriage is a state where the couples lives together for ever no matter the circumstance except death. He explained that this arrangement is a lawful union according to the Bible which says man, one wife, woman one husband and both must live together as one thereafter.  The cleric maintained that when God created man,  he discovered that he was alone and cause him to sleep and from his ribs he created a wife for him as a divine surprise   because he has not seen her before then. Rev Agi, a renowned Baptist preacher added that " for you to enjoy your marriage,  you must s...

Delta State governorship aspirant, Mr. Kenneth Gbagi has appealed to the Peoples Democratic Party, to allow a level playing field for all aspirants in the party’s forthcoming governorship primary. Gbagi said this while formally declaring his interest in running for the office of Governor on the party’s platform at a ceremony at the state PDP Secretariat, in Asaba, on Wednesday. He said, “I want to thank you for allowing me to stand here today and speak to you on my governorship ambition. “I stopped entering Delta PDP Secretariat seven years ago until the PDP was reformed. I am here now because PDP is reformed. “I am one of the founding fathers of this party; till now, I have remained in the party since 2008, many others have gone and come back “I am here to tell you that I’m contesting the governorship seat come 2023. What I want from you is equity and fairness.” Gbagi, who was a former minister of state for education, further said, “PDP made a mistake for APC to take over ...

The Hon Member Representing Sapele State Constituency at the DTHA, Hon. (High-Chief) Felix Uruemuesiri ANIRAH alongside Members of the DRTV Crew from Asaba, The Chairman of Landlords in the Neighborhood, Mr Robinson Babylon, Mr Roland OMOVUDU (SP) and others, paid a solidarity visit to the Principal, Staff and Students of Gana-mixed Secondary School Sapele to quickly address the poor state of facilities pertinent within the school. The Lawmaker who spoke during the inspection informed the principal of the need to get assurances of the Landlords and residents of the area, to provide adequate security checks against vandalism, which is an option the government has made available even as the processes of documentations and quantification of bills are being hastened at the State Ministry of Works in Asaba. He said one of the Greatest challenges of this administration is vandalization of Government projects, causing a re-visit to projects that already gulped alot of Monies. ...