Month: March 2022

Okowa Condoles Advocate Newspaper Publisher, Onitsha Over Mother’s Death

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By Michael Veloh/ Abbi  Delta state Governor, Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa has condole the publisher of Advocate Newspaper, Comrade Shedrack Ogaga Onitsha over the death of his beloved mother, Deaconess Agnes Onyekokama that was laid to rest at the ripe age of 94, at Abbi in Ndokwa West Local Government Area. Governor Okowa in his condolence message he personally signed to Onitsha described the late matriarch as a woman who lived her life serving others. He said, “I convey my deepest condolences to you on the passage of your…

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Just In: Umahi Rejects Abuja Court Judgement

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  Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has rejected the ruling of an Abuja Federal High Court which sacked him, his deputy and fifteen lawmakers from office. Umahi maintained that he is still the governor of the state despite the court ruling. The governor said the ruling would be disregarded by his followers. Addressing journalists in his office in Abakaliki, Governor Umahi described the ruling as “jungle justice that was purchased.” The governor insisted that such ruling was not a good development for the Judiciary.   Details loading…

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Court Sacks Gov Umahi, Deputy Over Unlawful Defection To APC

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  The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, sacked Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State and his Deputy, Dr Eric Kelechi Igwe, following their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC. The court, in a judgement that was delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo, held that the total number of 393, 042 votes governor Umahi secured during the March 9, 2019 governorship election in Ebonyi state, belonged to the PDP and same could not be legally transferred to the APC. According to…

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Risk Management Expert, Othihiwa Declares For Delta South Senate

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By Joe Favour/Warri  Ahead of the 2023 general elections, foremost economist and risk management expert, Ayodele Oghogho Othihiwa has declared his interest to contest the delta south senatorial district seat under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in 2023 general elections. Addressing party faithful during a consultative visit to the executive of PDP, Delta South secretariat in Warri, Delta state, Othihiwa said, “I am moved to contest the seat because of my desire to offer quality and consultative representation to the people of the district. He said, “My…

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School, Bursar, PTA Chairman Arrested Over Stolen 1.5M School Fund

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By Promise Erukakpomre     The Bursar of Ekiugbo grammar school, and Parents Teacher Association, PTA chairman, have been arrested by police officers attached to the Ughelli A division over an alleged stealing of N1.5million in their possession. It was gathered, the Bursar, a female and PTA chairman were allegedly robbed at the school gate while returning from one of the new generation bank in Ughelli, Ughelli North local government area. According to sources, “the principal of the school, had instructed the Bursar and PTA chairman to withdraw the sum…

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Another Top Russian General, Shot Dead In Ukraine

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The leader of a rebel military group accused of committing brutal war crimes since its formation in 2014 has been killed.   “Vladimir Zhoga, a Neo-nazi warlord and the Commander of Sparta Battalion, was shot dead on March 5 in Volnovakha. It was gathered     Following the eleventh day of Russia’s invasion, Vladimir Zhoga, the leader of the Neo-Nazi ‘Sparta Battalion,’ was shot in Volnovakha, Ukraine, as Putin’s troops failed to make significant gains. Denis Pushilin, the leader of the breakaway DPR, confirmed Zhoga’s death in a Telegram channel…

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Interview: Delta 2023: Ijaw Quest To Produce Gov Not Based On Ethnicity — Bozimo

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By Chancel Bomadi Sunday   Alaowei Broderick Bozimo is former minister of Police Affairs and leader of the Delta Ijaw for Governor 2023 Movement in Delta State. In this interview, he reacted to the propaganda by the Urhobo of Delta Central Senatorial District making concerted effort to misconstrue the message of the movement. Excerpts: Question: Tell us, what is the present stage of your consultative visits to other ethnic groups in Delta state in the quest for a governor of extraction in 2023? Thank you Chancel for giving me this…

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International: Putin Confirms Killing Of Top Russian General By Ukrainian Forces

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  Andrei Sukhovetsky, 47, a Russian General among the troops fighting in Ukraine, has been shot dead. The deceased was the commanding general of the Russian 7th Airborne Division and a deputy commander of the 41st Combined Arms Army. President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that a general had been killed in the war. Sukhovetsky was a respected paratrooper, practised in missions in “hostile territory”, and reportedly had been decorated for his role in the annexation of Crimea. Ukrainian outlet, Fakti, reported that Sukhovetsky had been in his latest role since…

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OTHIHIWA: THE SENATOR DELTA SOUTH NEEDS IN 2023

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By Alex Ovie     It is no gainsaying the obvious that quality leadership is needed for good governance. According to Franklin Herbert, renowned American author, journalist and lecturer,’ good governance never depends upon laws but upon the personal qualities of those who govern’ Today, most democracies across the world including nigeria are moving away from being occupied by mediocres to thorough bred and qualitative professionals across all fields of learning who are deploying their expertise in policy formulation and implementation. Therefore as the primary election date for the people’s…

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Ahwinahwi Congratulates Fred Majemite At 58

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  Two times former House of Representatives, Olorogun Solomon Ahwinahwi, has congratulated Chief Fred Majemite at his 58th birthday.   Ahwinahwi in his congratulatory message, described Fred Majemite, a former commissioner for Land and Survey in Delta state as a great man of valour, simple, humble and genuine companion.   According to him HURRAY! *It’s The Birthday Of The Greatest And Most Reliable Friend And Brother In The World* *OLOROGUN FRED* *OKIEMUTE MAJEMITE* Today, I happily congratulate and cheerfully share this Day of joy with my beloved Brother and very…

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