Month: October 2021

PROSPER IWOMA EDO: CELEBRATING A QUINTESSENTIAL POLITICIAN, APOSTLE OF YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

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  BY ALEX OVIE   He is a household name not because he is a descendant of the notable Edo dynasty of Igbide kingdom, but like the proverbial chip off the old block, he has carved a niche for himself, creating a life larger than most people his age could only dream. He is Chief Hon. Prosper Iwoma Edo, Omonotomo of Igbide kingdom and the amiable special Assistant to the Delta state Governor on DESOPADEC matters. Prosper Iwomatejor Edo was born on October 14, 1978 in Igbide, son of devout…

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Delta Speaker, Oborevwori Bags Midwest Legislator Of The Year Award

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  The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has been presented with the Midwest Legislator of the year award. The Publisher/ CEO of Midwest Tempo, Emeka Ogbeide (JP), said at the Award ceremony held at the Function Hall of Prestige Hotel in Benin City, Edo State capital, on Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 that the numerous accomplishments of the Speaker in his legislative and administrative responsibilities earned him the award. According to him; “Your numerous accomplishments in your legislative and administrative responsibilities have been noted…

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Tension As Suspected Herdsmen Destroy Cassava Farm In Delta Community

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By Uruemu Favour-Ughelli   There is serious tension as fulani herdsmen allegedly destroyed a cassava farm worth millions of naira in Oviri-Olomu Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The herdsmen and their cows were nowhere to be found. Their leader simply identified as Garba could not also be reached at the time of this report. However, there were traces of the footprints of the cows and the herdsmen at the cassava farm. Tongues are wagging as the owner of the cassava farmer, Pastor Monday Eseoghene count…

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Edevbie Mourns, Commiserates With Okunbo Family

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The immediate past Chief of Staff to Delta State Governor, Olorogun David Edevbie has commiserated with the family of  late Captain Hosa Wells Okunbo. In a statement vide his facebook the Delta State governorship hopeful in 2023 held that Captain Hosa’s death is  a big blow to the Aviation industry, Nigeria as a nation and the people of Edo State, particularly his immediate family.   He said, “I commiserate with the Okunbo family of Edo State on the demise of their Father, Husband, and Brother, Captain (Dr.) Idahosa Wells Okunbo…

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IG, Baba Alkali Denies The Returning Of SARS

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Nigeria Inspector General of Police,  Usman Baba Alkali has denied the trending publications that he has authorized the return of the disbanded  Special Anti Robbery Squad, SAR. In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba, The The IGP therefore calls on members of the public to disregard the report which is absolutely false and deliberately intended to disinform and misinform members of the public.   According to the release, the IGP has no plan to bring back SARS.   The statement PRESS RELEASE NO PLAN…

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President Buhari Presents 2022 Budget, Read His Speech At The National Assembly

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  1. It is my great pleasure to be here once again to present the 2022 Federal Budget Proposals to this distinguished Joint Session of the National Assembly. 2. Distinguished and Honourable leaders, and members of the National Assembly, let me start by commending you for the expeditious consideration and passage of the Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2021. This further underscores your commitment to our collective efforts to contain the COVID-19 Pandemic and address the various security challenges facing our country. 3. I will also take this opportunity to thank you…

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Analysis & Opinion: When Silence Spoke

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By Sunny Awhefeada   An intriguing relationship sustains the deployment of words in different contexts be it serious or banal. What students of structuralism call binary opposition is one depiction of the multiplicity of the tendencies to which words can be subjected. The storehouse of words throws up choices, options or variations from which the user selects to suit his whim in giving words to his thoughts. Silence and speech share the opposite and intriguing tendency which the oeuvre of language epitomizes. Both are opposites and complementary in more ways…

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Ughelli South Wins NBM Zonal Peace Football Tournament

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BY Promise Erukakpomre/Ughelli Ughelli South football team has won the Ughelli zonal football tournament organized by the Neo- Black Movement of Africa (NBM), Ughelli zone. The final which was played between Ughelli North and Ughelli South at Afiesere Secondary school, in Ughelli North local government area of Delta state saw Ughelli South football team defeating their opponent in a penalty shoot out after both teams failed to score during regular time. The tournament amongst others was to reiterate that the NBM which is a Pan-Africanist and social-cultural non governmental organisation is…

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My Husband Olu, Jacobs Is Not Dead- Wife Joke Silva

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Following the unconfirmed rumour about the death of Nigeria legendary Actor, Olu Jacobs, his  wife and actress, Joke Silva, has debunked rumours of the death of her husband. According to news making rounds on the internet, the veteran actor was rumoured to be dead. However, in an exclusive chat with The PUNCH, Joke Silva said her husband was hale and hearty. She said, “Don’t mind them, they’re just talking rubbish; don’t disturb your head. He is in the living room right now about to have Eba and Ogbono soup. Let…

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Read South-South Governors Communique At Port Harcourt

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COMMUNIQUE OF THE MEETING OF THE BRACED (SOUTH-SOUTH) GOVERNORS COUNCIL HELD AT THE RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT HOUSE, PORT HARCOURT ON MONDAY 4TH OCTOBER 2021. The BRACED Governors’ Council met on Monday, October 4th, 2021 at the Conference Room of the Rivers State Governor’s House, Port Harcourt. The meeting was presided over by Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, Chairman of Council and Governor of Delta state. Also in attendance were the governors of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Edo. After extensive deliberation, the Council resolved 1.Bearing in mind that most of the…

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