May 5, 2017 - Politics Governance

Rashford gives United Europa League edge

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Marcus Rashford’s stunning free-kick 23 minutes from time put Manchester United on the brink of reaching the Europa League final with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Celta Vigo on Thursday. Celta goalkeeper Sergio Alvarez kept the Spaniards in the tie before halftime with a string of saves to deny Rashford, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Jese Lingard. However, he was wrong-footed by Rashford’s free-kick as United took a giant step towards reaching the final in Stockholm on May 24. And United manager Jose Mourinho hailed his wonder kid who has stepped…

Joyful House Republicans vote to repeal reviled ‘Obamacare’

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Delivering at last, triumphant House Republicans voted Thursday to repeal and replace the “Obamacare” health plan they have reviled for so long, overcoming united Democratic opposition and their own deep divisions to hand a major win to President Donald Trump. The 217-213 vote was a narrow victory, and ultimate success is far from assured since the measure must still make its way through a highly skeptical Senate. But after seven years of campaign promises and dozens of show votes, Republicans finally succeeded in passing a health…

Oborevwori Celebrates Children’s Day, Calls For Protection, Education Of Delta Children May 27, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated children across Delta State on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day celebration, calling on parents, guardians and caregivers to prioritise the protection, proper guidance and education of every child in the state. Governor Oborevwori made the call in a statement issued by his Chief […]
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Eid-el-Kabir: Oborevwori Felicitates Muslims, Urges Prayers For Peace, National Devt May 27, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to Muslims in Delta State and across Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid al-Adha (Eid-el-Kabir) celebration, urging them to offer special prayers for peace, unity, and the development of the nation. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement issued by his […]
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Eid-el-Kabir: Dafinone Preaches Unity, Peace, Care for Vulnerable Nigerians May 27, 2026
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Okakuro Ede Dafinone, has urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of peace, sacrifice, compassion and unity as Muslims across the country celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. In a statement issued to commemorate the festival, Dafinone described Eid al-Adha as a solemn season that reflects unwavering faith, obedience to God […]
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2027: Akpodiete Interfaces With Ughelli North, South NDC Leaders And Stakeholders May 26, 2026
Delta Central Senatorial aspirant, Prof. Alexander Akpodiete, of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has continued his grassroots consultation across the district with a strategic interface involving leaders and stakeholders from Ughelli North, Ughelli South Local Government Areas. The meeting, which attracted political leaders, community stakeholders, youths and party faithful, was focused on the […]
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Izeze Pays Tribute To Ex-Delta Attorney-General Victor Otomiewo At 70 May 26, 2026
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads) Comrade Reuben Izeze, has paid glowing tribute to former Delta State Attorney-General and respected legal luminary, Chief Victor Duro Otomiewo Esq., as he marked his 70th birthday, describing him as a leader, mentor and pillar of support whose influence transformed lives. In an emotional […]
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2027: Delta Muslim Pilgrims Offer Prayers For Tinubu, Oborevwori In Holy Land May 26, 2026
Muslim pilgrims from Delta State currently participating in the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia have offered special prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, as part of activities marking the Day of Arafat. The prayers were held during the observance of Arafat Day, regarded as one of […]
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OPA, Ogedegbe, The Arrest And The Rush To Remand Vincent Aki Aka MC Aproko To Okere Prison May 26, 2026
The activities of the Ovu Political Alliance (OPA) and the lingering face-off between the Ethiope East Council Chairman, Hon. Augustine Ogedegbe, and Vincent Aki, popularly known as MC Aproko, have continued to generate mixed reactions across Ovu Kingdom and beyond. From every indication and assessment since its formation, the Ovu Political Alliance, OPA, parades […]
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Oborevwori Returns Thanks To God After Peaceful APC Primaries May 26, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday returned thanks to God following what he described as a peaceful and successful primary election process. Speaking during a morning devotion service at the Government House Chapel in Asaba, the governor expressed gratitude to God for the unity, stability and support for his administration. He […]
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Emevor Community Hails Jonathan Ososuakpor’s Appointment To Fidelity Bank Board May 26, 2026
The Emevor Community in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State has congratulated its illustrious son, Dr. Jonathan Oniovosa Ososuakpor, on his appointment as a Non-Executive Director of Fidelity Bank Plc. President-General of Emevor Progress Union, Chief Emmanuel Erezih, in a statement issued on Tuesday, described Ososuakpor’s appointment as well deserved, citing his […]
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Delta Central Youths Begin Three-Week Rigging, Scaffolding Training Under Dafinone Initiative May 25, 2026
Senator Representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has officially flagged off a three-week capacity building programme on rigging and scaffolding for youths in Delta Central Senatorial District in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The training programme, which is designed to equip youths with practical technical skills for employment […]
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