Month: March 2020

Uwheru Attack: Onoriode Berates Gov. Okowa Over His Refusal To Visit Uwheru Community

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..Sets to sue Okowa over negligence   A Native of Urhobo Nation, Olorogun Onoriode Esobito-Ineh has described the inability of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State to visit the people of Uwheru kingdom over the recent herdsmen attack and killing over nine persons as negligence on the people he swore an oath to protect.   According to Esobito-Ineh, the protection of lives and properties is a major responsibility for the Chief Security Officer of any democratic institution. Delta state is no exception. “Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa as the Chief Security…

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PLANNED MEDIA CAMPAIGN OF CALUMNY AGAINST DESOPADEC

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  IT has come to the attention of the management of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) that some disgruntled elements and newly formed opposition groups have planned to launch a campaign of calumny and blackmail against the Commission, using some local tabloids and social media platforms.   In a statement Signed by Sunny Areh, Special Adviser (Media and Communication) to the MD/CEO of DESOPADEC, “These individuals have already concocted mischievous and malicious lies from the pit of hell to tarnish the image of the Commission and to…

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Suspected Herdsmen Attack Policeman In Bayelsa

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A Police Officer on special duty in Bayelsa State have being attacked and wounded by suspected Fulani herdsmen.   According to the reports by SirBob Yekwe, “Sgt Charles Biweribo is a Toru-Ebeni (in Bayelsa State) born police officer, serving in the Bayelsa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force. Yesterday, he was posted to the 5-star hotel area, close to the flyover at Azikoro Road axis of Yenagoa. He was gallantly in his duty post till about 5:00am this morning, when he noticed the FULANI herdsmen trooping into the 5-Star…

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Publisher Unveils Programme for 10th Anniversary of Grassroots Trumpet Newspaper

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All is now set for the 10th years anniversary and awards ceremony of the Grassroots Trumpet Newspaper. Unveiling the programmes of event at a press briefing in Asaba, the publisher and chairman, The Trumpet Media Group, Ambassador Precious Enebuse said, the event slated on Tuesday 31st March, 2020 will have as its themes ‘Democracy, Community Policing and Grassroots Development in Nigeria: the Way Forward’ and ‘Promoting Synergy Among the Media, Ruling Class and Society’ According to him, the special ceremony which is scheduled to hold at Enotel Hotel, Ezenei, Asaba…

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Sanusi Breaks Silence, My Dethronement Is Destined By Allah

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Barely 24hrs after his dethronement as the Emir of Kano,  a recording of the deposed emir of kano Muhammadu Sanusi from Premium Times, in what is his first reaction to his removal from office on Monday. Mr Sanusi was deposed following a resolution of the Kano State Executive Council on March 9, on allegations of insurbodination. The Secretary to the Kano State Government, Usman Alhaji, who addressed journalists at the end of the emergency council meeting said the action was based on the governor’s powers under the state’s Emirates Law…

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PDP WARD CONGRESS: EVBIE COMMENDS PARTY FAITHFULS FOR PEACEFUL CONDUCT

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    A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party and foremost philanthropist, Evang. Comr. Evbie Andrew has commended party faithfuls on their peaceful conduct during the recently held ward congress of the party. Comr. Evbie who gave the commendation while speaking to news men shortly after casting his vote at the congress venue of his ward 3/7 Ughelli North, stated that the peaceful conduct of the congress shows that the party is one big happy family. He commended the leadership of the ward led by the chief of staff to…

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Delta Assembly Places High Premium On Its Workforce- Oborevwori

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  The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has said that the House places high premium on its  workforce. Speaking at a send off party  ceremony of retired staff of the Assembly on Monday, March 9, 2020, the Speaker disclosed that in order to sustain a knowledge based bureaucracy in the Legislature, the Leadership of the Assembly has prioritized capacity building of the staff. According to him; “We will continue to encourage training and retraining of staff of the Assembly. Our ultimate goal is…

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Breaking News : Kano State Govt Dethrones Fmr. CBN Governor,HRM Sanusi

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The Kano state Government on Monday finally dethroned Muhammad Sanusi ll as the Emir of Kano. Secretary to the state government (SSG), Alhaji Usman Alhaji in Press Statement on Monday, said Ganduje approved the immediate removal/dethronement of the Emir of Kano. The statement reads: “The Kano state executive council under the Chairmanship of his Excellency, the Governor of Kano state, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has unanimously approved the immediate removal/dethronement of the Emir of Kano Emirate Muhammad Sanusi.”   “The Emir of Kano is in total disrespect to lawful instruction…

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DESOPADEC Bags Agency Of The Year At Independent Newspaper Awards

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  Perez Brisibe UGHELLI – THE Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission, DESOPADEC, has bagged the agency of the year award at the 2020 edition of the Independent Newspaper Awards. The event which was held on Saturday in Lagos, had in attendance the Delta State Deputy Governor, Kingsley Otuaro who also bagged an award as Peace Ambassador of the Niger Delta. Accepting the award on behalf of DESOPADEC, managing director of the commission, Bashorun Askia Ogieh who graced the event in company of other executives of the DESOPADEC board,…

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2020 MARIS ANNUAL LECTURE: Asaba Is Ready For International Discourse – Ezechi

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  The topic for the 2020 Maris annual public service lecture, “Effective Tax Administration For The Delivery Of Democratic Dividends”, has been described as an agenda-setting topic for democracies all over the world. Executive Assistance to the Delta State Governor on Youth(s) Development, Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi, made the assertion in a chat with journalists in Asaba. Ezechi noted that the choice of Asaba also is in sync with the topic not just because it is conducive, safe and accessible, but it is a city where a true democrat, Senator (Dr)…

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