Chief Executive Officer Afriportal Network Limited, Micah Atoma has said that information and communication technology if harnessed by the state government could generate more revenue for the state and reduce youth restiveness. Addressing newsmen recently at his office, the 29 year old Linux Server Administrator, Programmer and Web Developer said that another way to actualize Delta beyond oil was for the state government to inculcate the youths today with a sense of information and communication technology. 0 According to him “Delta State is an oil producing state…
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2021: Gov Okowa Suspends LG Election Indefinitely In Delta
Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, on Sunday disclosed that the local government council elections in the state will not hold in January 2021 as being speculated. Okowa who stated this at a thanksgiving service advised aspirants to exercise restraint in their consultations and campaigns. He said: “Delta Council election is not coming up in January, so please you must all slow down and not waste your money before time.” The governor also urged Nigerians to support the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP back to power in 2023 to restore good…
Read MoreDelta Attorney-General, Mrakpor Is Behind The Nude Photos To Tarnish My Image- Olorogun Gbagi Alleges
By politicsgovernance.com The Chief Executive Director of GoldenTulip/ Signatious Hotels and Delta State governorship aspirant for 2023 elections, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, has alleged that the trending online pictures of those allegedly stripped naked was politically motivated and masterminded by the state Attorney General, Barr. Peter Mrakpor, in other to sour his governorship ambition. In a press conference held at his Oginibo country home in Ughelli South, on September 26, 2020 Olorogun Gbagi had disclosed that the Attorney-General, Peter Mrakpor is never a match for him in the race to…
Read MoreUghelli North PDP PUNSMET, Elects Obaro Egube As Cordinator
The Ughelli North People’s Democratic Party, Social Media Team, PUNSMET, have elected comrade Obaro Egube as it’s coordinator among eleven others to pilot the affairs of the team for the next two years with a charged to promote the activities of the party. Those elected and sworn in are, Egube Jude Obaro- Coordinator, Aderiobor Blessing Ebrus – Deputy Coordinator, Osademe Joseph- Secretary, Oteni Anthony-Assistant Secretary, Mamus Goodluck-Financial Secretary. Others includes; Louis Steve -Treasurer, Okokobioko Josephine – Organizing Secretary, Bridget Obas- Woman Leader, Abel Dafiewhare -Publicity Secretary, Karo Ojachiere- Post Monitor,…
Read MoreOteri-Ughelli Election Goes Diabolical As Candidate Summon Electoral Committee Chairman Before Shrine To The Declare Winner
By Politicsgovernance.com Election into various positions in delta state has gone beyond the concept of contest and win in some communities as some candidates could go extra miles to be declared winner in their quest to become community leaders. In Oteri-Ughelli community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta state, the election in the position of the community vice president held on September 6, 2020, was allegedly marred with irregularities despite the presence of combined security agents. Some of the actions led to the declaration of the election to be…
Read MoreSIMEON EBONKA: DEATH HAS ROBBED US OF PEACE-LOVING ELDERSTATEMAN- OBOREVWORI
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed shock over the death of the first elected Deputy Governor of Delta State, Mr Simeon Ebonka, saying death has robbed the State of a peace-loving elderstateman. In a Press Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, the Speaker said that the news of the passing of the former Deputy Governor came to him as a rude shock, noting that the state has lost one of its illustrous sons. Rt Hon Oborevwori who described…
Read MoreAnalysis: A Nation without Roads
By Sunny Awhefeada The road constitutes a metaphor of life’s journey for Africans. It is central to the configuration and understanding of the metaphysical nexus between the abode of the dead and that of the living which we call life. The metaphoric and metaphysical essence of the road also mediates life’s journey and its uncertain twists and turns. The road is benign as it connects people and places. The road is also cruel as it has thrown people and places into mourning. The road consumes humanity. It engenders loss.…
Read More2021: Crisis Set To Erupt In Ughelli South Oveshall Attempt To Shortchange Ewu Of Chairmanship Seat
*As Ughievwen Group Set For Massive Protest Tension is currently brewing in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State over attempt by some leaders to undermine the micro-zoning agreement within Ewu and Olomu axis on the local government council chairmanship seat. It could be recalled that before the expiration of Hon. Paul Etaga’s tenure in 2017, the Olomu people insisted that the position of the Ughelli South Council chairman belongs to both Ewu and Olomu since they both belongs to the other divide of the two zones/constituencies…
Read MoreTension In Delta Community Over Alleged Sales Of FG, NPDC Donated Assets
Tension is currently brewing in Ukpiovwin community in Udu Local Government Council of Delta State as assets donated by the Federal Government and Nigeria Petroleum Development Company, NPDC are reportedly sold by some of the community leaders. It was alleged that the executive of the community led by one Mr. Fredrick Ighoshemusua had sold items worth millions of naira and upon inquiry by concerned citizens, a chief from the community was banished. According to sources, Mr. Ighoshemusua had allegedly sold items which includes, galvanized steel tower and giant water…
Read MoreEdo Guber: Obaseki Victory Shows Power Belongs To The People-Askia Ogieh
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Bashorun Askia Ogieh has attributed the reelection of Mr. Godwin Obaseki as Governor of Edo State to the power of the people and the legacy of untainted service. Bashorun Askia said in a congratulatory message to Obaseki that his triumph against all odds has proved that power resides not with self-styled godfathers, but with the people. Bashorun Askia in a statement said, “If there was any doubt that the greatest ally a leader can rely on…
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