Month: March 2020

IWD- Gender Equality Essential For Economic Growth -NILOWV

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  Omamuzo Efidhere     As the world marks the 2020 International Women’s Day, President of the League of Women Voters of Nigeria, NILOWV, Dame Esther Uduehi, has identified gender equality as a prerequisite for economic and communities’ growth. With the international theme ‘I am Generation Equality: realizing women’s rights. #EachForEqual’ Rt. Hon Dame Esther Uduehi, PhD in a press briefing held recently to commemorate the international women’s day at the Abuja office of the league of Women voters of Nigeria said that “the theme seeks to draw attention to…

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NUJ Applauds South-South Governors On Proposed Security Outfit

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  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Delta State Council, has described the proposed establishment of a security outfit by the South-South governors as a right step in safeguarding the people of the geopolitical zone from internal and external attacks by criminally minded elements. In a statement of commendation made available to the press and endorsed by the council chairman, Michael Ikeogwu and Secretary, Churchill Oyowe, the union said the action stance indicated that the governors had listening ears and the will power to respond to the needs of their…

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DESOPADEC Takes Lassa Fever Campaign To Mandate Areas

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Against the widespread and individual panic of lassa fever, the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, has embarked on enlightenment campaign to compliment the efforts of the state government on measures to curb the spread of the dreaded virus in Delta.   The Chairman of the Commission, and Managing Director/CEO, Evang. Michael Diden, and Bashorun Askia Ogieh has mandated the Medical Health and Safety Unit of the Commission to embark on an enlightenment campaign in all mandate areas of representation on the epidemiology and control of Lassa fever.…

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Uwheru killings: UPU Demands Justice For Victims Killed, Lauds Okowa For Quick Response

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…donates relief materials to affected communities, victims of attack  By Joel Grandball, THE Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, the umbrella body of the Urhobo social-cultural ethnic nationality has demanded justice for the victims that were killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen at Agadama, Avwor and other Uwheru communities in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State. The President general of UPU, Olorogun Moses Taiga in his condolence message at the Palace of the Odion R’Ode of Uwheru kingdom, HRM, Agbaovwe Afugbeyah Oyise II, said, “It is so heart-rending that these senseless…

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Cult Clash: Over 4 Houses Razed Down In Agbarha-Otor

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By Omoghene Benedict, Over four buildings have been burnt while several cars, motorcycles and properties worth millions of naira were also destroyed following a clash by two rival cult groups in Agbarha -Otor community In Ughelli North local government area of Delta State. According to sources in the community, trouble was said to have started after a commercial motorcycle operator, popularly known as Okada who had parked his motorbike in front of a vehicle belonging to a rival cult member making it impossible for the vehicle owner to drive out.…

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Jifas Ogbon Felicitates With Majemite On His Birthday

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By Philo Ezewu,   Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Development, Prince Sony Jifas Ogbon has congratulated former Delta State Commissioner for Land and Survey, Olorogun Fred Majemite on his birthday. According to Ogbon in his birthday wishes, “Majemite is a dynamic enterprising man, a seasoned and astitute polictian who had made leaders out of his leadership style. “He is a philanthropist whose humility is unequalled, a selfless leader who is humble, kind hearted, trailblazer and God fearing. His understanding contributions to the socio-economic and political growth of Delta…

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Isokoland Bubbles Over North/South Football Championship

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  The maiden edition of the Worldwide Entertainment Isoko North and South Football Championship formally got under way at the weekend, with Group A campaigners, Royal Eagles and Emede United, treating the fans to a six-goal thriller in the opening match at the Oleh Township Stadium. Royal Eagles’ Edafe Godstime volleyed in the first goal of the grassroot soccer competition from close range in the 21 minute of the encounter to set stage for a floodgate of five other classic goals, as the pulsating game ended 3 – 3. Speaking…

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Scotland Parliamentarians Lauds EFOWE For Empowering Women

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By Francis Dugbe,    Members of the Scotland Parliament in the United Kingdom have lauded a Non Governmental Organization, Economic Forum for Women Empowerment (EFOWE) over its drives for women recognition in the society and crusade against domestic abuse of women and genital mutilation. The parliamentarians who made this known during the inauguration of the Economic Forum for Women Empowerment (EFOWE) at Forgewood Community Centre, Motherwell Scotland, United Kingdom, said EFOWE if supported will educate the public on the negative diplomatic implications of racial discrimination for the community. One of…

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Ahwinahwi Congratulates Majemite On His Birthday Anniversary

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  FORMER House of Representatives Member, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Udu Federal Constituency, Hon. Chief Solomon Ahwinahwi has congratulated former Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Delta State, Olorogun Fred Majemite on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In a signed congratulatory message, Ahwinahwi extolled the leadership qualities and astute contributions of the former commissioner towards the Continuity Agenda of the PDP and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa-led administration in Delta. The two term House of Representatives lawmaker said he was grateful to God for giving Chief Fred Majemite an astute politician of…

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Deltans Should Expect More Robust  Legislative  Works In 2020-Oborevwori

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  The  Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has said that the House would soon experience higher legislative inputs from Members that will yield robust legislation for the State economic and social well-being, security of lives and property, infrastructure development, healthcare outreach and sound education among others. In his keynote address at the opening of a two-day Refresher Course for Honourable Members of the House, with the theme; ‘Understanding Legislative Drafting For Effective Legislative Business’ on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Oleh, Isoko South…

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