Delta CDHR Chairman, Edariese Retracts Reports On Land Sold To Fulani herdsmen

By Promise Erukakpomre-Ughelli, The Delta State Chairman of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights,CDHR, Comrade(Elder) A.P. Edariese today retracted a story wherein it was reported that the lands between Wetland hotel and NTA in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State were allegedly sold to Fulani herdsmen by some persons. Edariese made the retraction during a chat with Our Correspondent in Warri. According to the human right activist, emerging facts have revealed that the said parcel of land belongs to a Bonafide indigene of Urhobo land, Chief…

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OMO-AGEGE CONDOLES WITH SEN. NA’ALLAH OVER SON’S MURDER

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has condemned the killing of Captain Abdulkarim Bala Na’Allah, eldest son to the lawmaker representing Kebbi South in the National Assembly, Senator Bala Na’Allah. The Deputy President of the Senate also decried the spate of killings in some parts of the country, even as he charged security agencies to halt the ugly trend. In a statement signed by Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, the Senator Omo-Agege called on the police to fish out the perpetrators and bring them to…

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Man, 26, Arrested For Allegedly Defiling 10 Years Old Girl In Delta Community 

By Joe Favour/ Ughelli    The Nigeria Police attached to Ofuoma division has arrested a 26-year old father of one simply identified as Mr. Raphael Kotiko for allegedly defiling a minor in Ofuoma community, Ughelli North local government area of Delta state. It was gathered the suspect lured the 10-year old girl name withheld  to an uncompleted building last Sunday to engaged the primary school girl in the illicit act. Sources from the community disclosed that bubble busted when a young boy of same age with girl demands money from…

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Ofuoma: Delta School Of Health Provost Appeal For Speedy Passage Of Bill To College of Health

By Promise Erukakpomre/ UGHELLI Provost of the Delta State School of Health Technology (DELSOTECH), Ofuoma, Ughelli North Local Government of Delta State, Dr. Mrs. Augustina Erah, has appealed to the Delta State House of Assembly and the state government to expedite action on the bill to upgrade the institution to College of Health. Dr. Erah made this appeal  while was addressing newsmen at her office at Ofuoma community on some of her achievements since she assumed officer as the Provost. According to her, “If the bill before is passed and…

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Gov Obaseki Mourns Joromi Crooner, Sir Victor Uwaifo

Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki has described the death legendary musician, Prof Sir Victor Uwaifo as shocking to the state, Nigeria and the globe.   In his condolence message Obaseki held that Uwaifo will be missed by his immediate family and the Edo State people for his array of music talent.   According to the governor in verified facebook page, “I received the news of the loss of legendary musician and art teacher, Prof. Victor Uwaifo, with shock and sadness. He was talented, phenomenal and an illustrious son of Edo…

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MAJOROH: A NAME WRITTEN IN GOLD ON THE SANDS OF TIME

  ..profiling OCM’s role in creation of Delta State   By Marcus Ekure   Arc. Chief O.C Majoroh was the secretary of the movement for the creation of Delta state while Chief Agbotu was the chairman of the movement which had other great notable figures such as Olorogun Ibru, Olorogun David Ejoor, Chief Bolokor, Chief Dafinone Esq. and all the members of the then house of assembly. Consequent on the order of General Ibrahim Babangida when it became necessary for leaders of the Mid West to harmonize their positions, they…

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Delta @30: Olorogun Uteme Bateren Commends IBB, Congratulates Gov Okowa, Others

By Promise Erukakpomre-Ughelli  Senior Special Assistant to the Delta state governor on Youth Development, Olorogun Dr. Uteme Bateren has commended former Military Head of State, Gen Ibrahim Babangida for creating Delta State from the then Bendel state 30 years ago. Olorogun Bateren, a community leader in Ughelli held that the creation of Delta state at IBB as he is fondly called is the best thing that has ever happened to the people of Delta. Congratulating the state governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, stakeholders and leaders on the 30th anniversary celebration,…

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Delta @ 30: We Are On The Right Track – DESOPADEC Boss

  The managing director of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, has said that Delta State on the right trajectory to sustainable development. In a message to felicitate with the people mark the 30th anniversary of the creation of the state, Ogieh said the people have reasons to celebrate as the state has been able to overcome its challenges to become an outstanding example of of how to build a multi-ethnic society. “As we mark the creation of our dear state, Delta, 30 years…

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DESOPADEC MD, Askia Congratulates Deltans At 30

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officers of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Bashorun Askia Ogieh has congratulated Deltans on the occasion of its 30th anniversary of creation. In a statement signed, Askia held that Deltans should appreciate God for his divine intervention and guidance since the creation of Delta state 30 years ago.   According to the statement,  “As we mark the creation of our dear state, Delta, 30 years ago today, we truly have cause to thank God for His divine intervention and guidance…

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Analysis & Opinion: Babangida: We Will Not Forget

By Sunny Awhefeada   Last Tuesday, precisely 17th August, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (rtd), Nigeria’s former military president, joined the octogenarian bracket as he clocked eighty years on mother earth. On a personal note and as a human being, I was happy for him and his family. I congratulate him and wish him well. However, the event does throw up a lot of contention about Nigeria, Nigerians and the place of Babangida in our national history. There was a deliberate attempt to manipulate our history, but that attempt collapsed like…

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