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Sapele - NG Garden and Lounge in Sapele has won the Lifetime Achievers  from Observers Network International Media, ONIM Award  for the best eatery and Lounge in Nigeria.  Observers Network said NG Garden and Lounge won the award for it's consistency and dedication to customers and how they have taken the business of eatery and nightlife to a new level. Presenting the award, the group coordinator, Mr Endurance Ikanone said " NG Garden and Lounge is changing the face of how eatery and hospitality should be addressed,not only they have become the best amongst the lot, they have become the reference point when nightlife is been talked about, we are encouraging those who have been doing something different from the normal thing, those who have go the extra mile in doing business, that is why NG Garden has won this award" He said Observers Network was a body put in place to reward excellence and would stop at nothing to encourage Nigerians to continue to strive for...

*....We have consulted widely, the coast is clear for an Ijaw Governor - Bozimo As political consultations gather momentum on where the next Governor of Delta State should come from in 2023, the Ijaw for Governor team led by its leader,  Alaowei Broderick Bozimo, former Minister, Police Affairs invited Governorship aspirants of Ijaw extraction to brainstorm on the way forward.  The well attended closed door meeting saw His Excellency, Barr. (Dcn) Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Deputy Governor of Delta State and Sen. James E. Manager, Senator Representing Delta South Senatorial District, Dr. Braduce Amakazi Angozi, represented by his wife Mrs Angozi and other prominent Ijaw sons and daughters earlier today converged at the Warri residence of Broderick Bozimo where series of issues were tabled and discussed among the critical stakeholders that massively attended the meeting.  Briefing the press after the close door meeting, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo, stated ...

Delta State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Isaiah Bozimo Esq, has implored communities in the state to embrace peaceful resolution of conflicts as he lauds Ugbeogungun Community in Warri South West Local Government Area for maintaining the peace with its neighbouring communities in the state.  Bozimo stated this in his office in Asaba while playing host to the leadership of the Ugbeogungun Community. He said that the best approach in resolving conflicts was through peaceful dialogues and urged communities in the state to adopt peaceful dialogue in resolving issues affecting their cordial neighbourliness. He commended the visiting leaders of the community for not  handling the issues affecting them alone, but thinking it wise to present such before the state government for through resolution. He assured  the community that his ministry would be very sincere in treating the matter brought before it by ensuring a lasting solution to the issue. " I...

The Ugo of Idjerhe Kingdom Chief London Owhofasa Akpanoko on Saturday December 18th, 2021 played host to members of the Esemero Family. The event which was celebrated to mark the 16th annual prayer anniversary tagged "Restoring Our Lost Glory" was held at Idjerhe Kingdom, Ethiope West local government area of Delta State. Rev Chris Iboyi who spoke during the ceremony urge members of the family to live in unity and peace in other to grow the family name Chief Akpanoko while addressing newsmen said that the Christian get together has been an age old traditional of the Esemero Family for the past 16 years, adding that the essence of the program was to foster unity, peace and love that will breed growth and development amongst all.  Speaking further, he added that the program was also an opportunity to see long distance cousin and relations especially those that were living in distant states and countries. He urge members of the Esemero family who could not avail them...

...bags double award Barely 24 hours after Dr Festus Pemu Akponofuo, the Senior Special Assistant to Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, on Community development, emerged as the Non - Academic Staff Union Of Educational and Associated Institutions, choice for their Society & Humanity award,  Observers Network Internation Media, ONIM has confirm him as the winner of their Humanity award. Observers Network said the Sapele born philanthropist won the award for always putting others above himself. "Hon Pemu's pain has always been how to help others to live a better life and his humanity work is legendary.  From providing borehole to communities, providing learning materials to school children and paying hospital bills to empowerment and reaching out to prisoners, his act of lifting people up is endless" Mrs Anthonia Overah while reading the incitation said. Pemu’s passion, commitment, and concern for the vulnerable members of the society are rare and worthy of emulation. We ack...

The House of Representatives has directed relevant Federal Government agencies including the Federal Ministry of Aviation to expand the Osubi Airport in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State to accommodate bigger aircrafts. The directive was sequel to a motion sponsored by the member representing Okpe, Sapele and Uvwie Federal Constituency, Chief Efe Afe and adopted by the House. Osubi Airport was privately owned and operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) until it was recently taken over by the Federal Government. The airport is located in Osubi Community.  Afe, while reading benefits of the bill, told his colleagues that an expansion of the Osubi Airport will open it up for bigger aircrafts and accelerate commercial activities in Delta State particularly in Warri, Effurun and Okpe Federal Constituency. The federal lawmaker  stressed that the airport was built to ease air movements and attract commercial activities to enhance ...

By Onoriode Etatsemi / Magnus Emuji Delta State Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije has stressed the need for Christians' participation in politics through registration for their personal voters cards (PVC) . Tilije , who stated this in Asaba during the INEC -e training programme organised by the Christian Community Platform (CCP) , said that they should register and obtain their PVC to enable them play critical role in governance. The Commissioner, represented by  his Special Assistant, Mr. Andy Atumah commended religious leaders and Christians in particular for their ceaseless prayers for the success of the Okowa administration. Tilije, who was the chairman of the occasion lauded the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Religious Matters, Bishop Greatman Malagu and the Christian Community Platform for organising the training which according to him was designed for Christians participants to go round churches to register Christian faithful to register for ...

Re- DC-23 screening me out of 2023 election process. - Odebala  I have heard and read the report of DC 23 screening exercise. And l want to state as follow; 1. That I am a member of DC 23 2. That I support DC 23 for its quest for Delta central to produce the Governor of delta state and stand by it 100%. 3. That Following my screening out from DC 23 governorship contest, my aspiration for Governor under DC 23 is temporarily ended 4. That DC 23 as a political group may review thier actions and support me in future 5. That My aspirations for governor is very healthy and alive. That I am still in the race for Governor under the people’s Democratic Party. 6. That all supporters of odebala for Governor project including DC 23 members who believe in me as I hold our collective aspirations should not be disturbed by this development as we will win the race. 6. That I commend the leadership of DC 23 and its screening committee for thier effort so far in uniting all aspirants. 7....

PROFILE: How Well Do You Know Chief James Augoye? December 13, 2021 Chief James Ojadovwa Augoye has become a household name in the politics of Delta State due to his enormous performance as the longest serving Commissioner for Works in Delta State. Today, the success of the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration in road infrastructure which earned him the moniker “Roadmaster” is a reflection of the diligence of Chief James Augoye as state Works Commissioner. Augoye, a native of Ugbokodo town in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, was born on May 16th, 1965. He is 56 years old. His hobbies are; reading and writing, football and table tennis. Augoye is happily married with children. EDUCATION He attended Ometan Primary School, Ughoton (1971 -1977), Okpe Grammar School, Sapele (1977-1982), Edo State University now Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria (1992 – 1996), and University of Benin, Benin-City (1998-2000). He holds a Grade 2 Certificate in Teacher Training f...

By Stephanie Ikanone Odiete Residents of Ugborhen community in Sapele Local Government Area in Delta State has celebrated the annual Ugborhen Amua Cultural and Sports festival to draw the year to a close on Sunday December 12th, 2021. The event which was organise to foster unity and oneness amongst indigenes of the town under the Community president, Dr Nelson Ukoko aka Djenepo started on the 11th of December with a football competition between the four quarters that made up the town. The four quarters are Okuoghara Okuokpogho, Okwikorro, and, Udumugbako, however Okuoghara emerged winner of the Ugborhen champions cup by defeating Udumugbako by 2 goals to 1 while other activities like tug of war between two group of women brought uproar and jubilation to the carnival. After the on field display, the community then moved to the community Hall where each quarter engaged in Cultural dance to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Ugborhen people and why they are so reverred...

By Victor Abugo ..The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Proverbs 4:18. There are people whom God has made light to shine into people's life and when they do, darkness disappear. Mr Ayemidejor Austine is one of such men destined as light and ready to shine for all to see irrespective of who you are. When light shine, darkness cannot comprehend it,  the immediate past Special Project Director of the Asaba International Airport is an unquenchable light that shines bright across the length and breath of Delta State. Mr Ayemidejor has inspired so many people in different ways, he is the reason I became a politician because he is a great leader that takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be. The erstwhile commissioner is a humble, kind and generous leader and these qualities has endeared him to people across board, that is why he is so much loved by everyone. I call him the leader of lead...

By Stephanie Ikanone Odiete Grassroot mobilizer of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Hon Frank Nujimen a.k.a Skypop on Sunday December 12th, 2021 empowered widows, youths and women from across the various wards in Sapele local government area.  The beneficiaries which was drawn from the eleven wards of the local government area received the sum of ten thousand naira each, amounting to a total of 700,000 naira, while the widows forum received the sum of 2,000,000 naira, totally the sum of 2,700,000 in all. The CEO of Skypop foundation and Award winner for youth and widow's empowerment Mr Frank Nujimen said that his kind gesture was borne out of sympathy and humanity, adding that he decided to doll out cash in this holiday season to give succour to the needing which has been his yearly routine. Adding that he will continue to assist the needy and put smiles on the face of the widows in Society.  Chief Perkins Umukoro PDP Chairman of Sapele local government area desc...

By Stephanie Ikanone Odiete Delta State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Barr Kingsley Esiso has enjoin party faithful to support Leaders that are progressive rather than focus on ethnicity and tribalism when choosing a leader to support Olorogun Kingsley Esiso who was speaking on Sunday December 12th, 2021 during an empowerement program that was organize by Mr Frank Nujimen aka Skypop tagged "give back to the electorate" said that many individuals for their selfish purpose often tend to mislead party faithful in the name of ethnicity and tribalism. The State PDP chair added that rather than focus on competency in choosing leaders and representatives, some individuals have rather focus on tribe to choose their representative, even when such person are not qualify to lead. He urge electorates to always endeavor to vote for competent hand that has the interest and well being of the people at heart, rather than using tribe as a criteria for choosi...