Year: 2019

Hand-Over Of Polobubor, Oporoza Cottage Hospitals To Govt, A Dream Come True – Ukori

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Chairman of Egbema and Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation, Ambassador Jude Ebitimi Ukori has stated that the hand-over of the cottage hospitals at Oporoza and Polobubor communities to Delta state government for running was a dream come true. Ukori who made this known during the handing-over ceremony of the cottage hospitals to the Delta State Government, said it was a dream come true because inspite of the abundant natural and human resources, they have been for over the years denied access to health care facilities, quality education, electricity supply, portable drinkable…

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Uduaghan Supporter Raises Alarm Over An Alleged Threat To His Life

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AN ardent supporter of Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan senatorial ambition in Delta South, Mr. Obibi Onomakowho Marvins has raises alarm over an alleged threat to his life by one Ejiro Otuada for supporting the immediate past governor of Delta State. Obibi, in his Facebook account said, “Beware of this murderer, ‘Ejiro Otuada’  he is the one sent to kill me for supporting EEU for APC. “No be crime to support anyone and anyone with useful information about him should contact the nearest police station.“I did not know the guy in…

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Group Accuses INEC Commissioner of Diversion of Delta Central Senatorial Election Result Sheets

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A group, Alliance for Social Justice and Human Rights has called on the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu to as a matter of urgency prevail on INEC National Commissioner for Edo, Delta and Akwa-Ibom states, Dr. Mohammed Lecky Mustapha to submit all wards result, local government areas result sheets and final election result sheets for Delta Central Senatorial District, ahead of Saturday, February 23 Presidential and National Assembly elections to avert looming crisis in the area. In a petition signed by Activist Edmund Atas and Comrade…

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Breaking: Four killed in two days at Ughelli

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Within the space of two days, four persons have been reportedly killed and many others injured at different locations in a cult related attack in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It could not be ascertained what has led to the cult killing. It was gathered by this medium that two of the deceased persons were killed last Saturday following the election postponement by INEC, While the others were killed on Sunday at different locations. A source who spoke on anonymous condition alleged that, “One of the deceased…

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People’s Progressive Parliament Holds Election Sensitization Program

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By Gradeone Henry The People’s Progressive Parliament (PPP) recently held an election sensitisation program at their national secretariat in Ughelli, Delta State. The sensitisation program according to the group president, Comr. Matthew Onorhere was part of efforts to enlighten the electorate on the various electoral processes so as to avoid past mistakes related to voter aparthy, violence, election rigging, election cancelation, wrong voting pattern and misinformation.

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Breaking :INEC Shifts Nigeria Polls to February 23, March 9, Give Reasons

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BREAKING: INEC postpones Nigeria elections, announces new dates, gives reasons…. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has postponed the February 16 presidential and National Assembly elections. The polls will now hold Saturday February 23. This was one of the decisions reached early Saturday morning in a meeting INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu had with the 12 national commissioners in Abuja. Addressing the media, Yakubu explained that the shift was mainly due to logistics problems faced by the commission. “Following a careful review, the commission came to the conclusion that proceeding…

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2019: Ogbimi Sue For Peaceful Polls

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By Ovedhe Hezekiah, A PDP chieftain in Isoko North Local Government, Hon. Jude Omena Ogbimi, has urged politicians, electorates and other critical stakeholders in the forthcoming 2019 general elections to ensure peaceful conduct of the polls in the state. Jude Ogbimi made this call when he hosted his members of Otor-Igho Ward 13, to intimate them on the importance of exercising their franchise at his Otor-Igho residence, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, ahead of the forthcoming general elections. Ogbimi said that Governor Okowa administration has resolved to…

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BREAKING: INEC to postpone tomorrow’s election – Premium Times

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  Premium Times, Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu showing a specimen ballot paper for Ekiti governorship election during the INEC quarterly consultative meeting with political parties, in Abuja on Wednesday (4/6/18). 03573/4/6/2018/Hogan Bassey/NAN FILE: Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu showing a specimen ballot paper for Ekiti governorship election during the INEC quarterly consultative meeting with political parties, in Abuja on Wednesday (4/6/18). 03573/4/6/2018/Hogan Bassey/NAN The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering postponing Saturday’s presidential and national assembly elections, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt. Multiple sources close to the…

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Adode presents starter packs to over 180 youths in Ughelli

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..as Gov Okowa lauds gestures By Joel Grandball, DELTA State governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has lauded the gesture of Ughelli North Local Government Chairman, Hon. Godwin Adode toward his empowerment program and urged leaders in the area to synergies with his program. Okowa said this on the occasion of the presentation of Starter Packs and certificates to beneficiaries and graduant of ‘Okowa/Adode Empowerment Scheme’ Phase One. Some of the Items distributed were, 64 Sewing machines, Hair dryers and Washing basins respectively and the presentation of awards and certificates of participation…

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One killed, many injured as monarch flee warring community

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  By Blessing Amudo ONE person has been reportedly killed as properties worth millions of naira were, Saturday, destroyed when youths from Effurun-Otor community in Ughelli South Local government area of Delta State went on rampage following the alleged killing of a female resident of the community by persons suspected to be members of the community vigilante outfit. According to sources in the community, the deceased had approached the vigilante group operating in the community to plead with them to release her brother who was arrested by the operatives and…

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