Month: June 2023

Widow, Son Electrocuted In Ughelli Community

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A widow and her son simply identified as Mary and Prince have been electrocuted by a 11KVA high tension cable belonging to Benin Electricity Distribution Company(BEDC) in Eruemukohwarien community, Ughelli North local government Area of Delta State. It was learned, the woman was attempting to rescue her son that was trapped by the cable at about 10:pm on Thursday. Though the report is sketchy, it was also learned that Prince, a JSS3 student would have finished his JSSCE on Friday. It would be recalled that in April, 2022, three persons,…

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Bayelsa State To Promote Good Nutrition

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Bayelsa State To Promote Good Nutrition Elizabeth Vincent,Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government, in collaboration with UNICEF yesterday reiterated its commitment to implementing policies and programs geared towards eliminating all forms of malnutrition particularly in children. The Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Mr. Akpoebidei Alamieseigha, made this known during a two day State level Committee on Food and Programme Prioritization Meeting with Nutrition Partners and stakeholders, held in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. Represented by his Permanent Secretary, Dr Wisdom Ebiye Sawyer, noted that nutrition is not just…

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Oil Theft:Tantita Bags Outstanding Security Firm Award

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  For its record breaking achievements in curbing oil theft and pipelines vandalism in the Niger Delta, Tantita Security Service Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has bagged the “Most outstanding oil and gas security company of the year” award. Tantita was among other organisations, including Kalm Marine and Petroleum Services Limited and Moni Pulo Limited that emerged awardees of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) 2023 awards which is powered by the African Child Foundation. The ceremony which held at the university campus in Uvwie council area of Delta state,…

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18yr Old Suspected Cultist Arrested With Gun In Delta Community

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  A 18yr old man simply identified as Difference Sunday, suspected to be a cultist simply have been arrested by Police operatives attached to Agbarho Police Division during a routine surveillance patrol on stop and search in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta state.   The suspect was arrested at Ekrerhavwe-Agnarho Community, and a locally made cut to size gun was recovered. The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a statement he signed and made available to newsmen. He said,”Preliminary investigation revealed…

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My Administration Will Continue To Fund Legacy Projects In Delta, Oborevwori Assures

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  Delta Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has assured that his administration would not deviate from funding ongoing projects across the state to ensure prompt completion. Oborevwori gave the assurance on Monday while addressing Journalists during inspection of the Sector ‘A’ and Sector ‘C’ of the Ughelli-Asaba road dualization project. At Sector ‘A’ of the project in Emevor, he commended the contractor for the pace of work being done, adding that the project was very dear to Deltans. He urged the contractor to put in more effort to ensure early…

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Analysis & Opinion: The Day After

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By Sunny Awhefeada My earliest memory of change of political power dates back to the first day of January of the year 1984. That was New Year day! As children we had shared in the excitement that greeted the anticipation of Christmas and New Year celebrations. The harmattan was present with its sweet harsh sometimes cold sometimes hot dry wind. The annual ritual of bush burning had taken place and residents of the vast college premises could catch glimpses of one another. We were all happy in our pastoral setting…

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Delta Central Congratulates, Ahon, Aguariavwodo On Appointment

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The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Delta Central, has congratulated the Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus, Ahon and Senior Political Adviser to the Delta state Governor, Sen Emmanuel Aguariavwodo by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. According to their congratulatory message to the CPS, signed by the president, Chief Chima Ohale, Chief Anthony Akujcbi Okoro Jnr. secretary, and Eze Titus, Ezewuzie Ezeigbo Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo Delta Central, “The entire Executive and Members of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Delta Central Senatorial District wish to specially Congratulate you on your well-deserved appointment. “We fervently rejoice with you as we…

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Corruption: Court, EFCC Seal Isoko House Of Reps Member -Elect Properties In Abuja, Delta, PH

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Properties belonging to Member-Elect, Isoko Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Mr Jonathan Ajiroghene Ukodhiko  have been allegedly seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged corruption and related issues.   Ukodhiko, who is currently being investigated by the anti-graft agency, it was reliably gathered, has been on the run for several weeks now and has refused to honour several invitations to him by the commission to answer questions bothering on alleged corruption involving his oil and gas conglomerate companies, Joeny Holdings Limited in Port Harcourt,…

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Ibori, Wike, Makinde In A Closed Door Meeting With President Tinubu In Aso Villa

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President Bola Tinubu held a closed door meeting the Chancellor of 1999 class, I Chief James Onanefe Ibori, the immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. According to Punch report, the trio were spotted arriving at the presidential villa at around 4:30pm and were ushered into the President’s office This was as the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holding Plc, Mr Herbert Wigwe, was spotted walking out of the building complex. Though members of the main opposition, Peoples Democratic Party, Makinde and…

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Gov Oborevwori Unveil Plans To HoS, Perm Secs

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As Deltans await the composition of a new State Executive Council, the governor of the state, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, held a meeting with the state Head of Service, Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Extra Ministerial Departments and Agencies in the state. The meeting which was held at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Asaba, was attended by the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme. Addressing Government House correspondents shortly after the meeting, the state Head of Service (HOS), Mr. Reginald Bayoko said the meeting provided a veritable platform for…

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