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Samson Edema And The Quest For A “New Dawn

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By Sunny Awhefeada The literature curriculum that my generation of undergraduates was taught at the University of Benin, it was the same in other Nigerian universities then, was a hybrid of English and African oeuvres. There were occasional attempts at studying European Literatures in Translation, but the bulk of what we studied was English and African Literatures. One of the courses that left a lasting impact in our impressionable minds was “Twentieth Century British Literature” which in some other curricular was dubbed “Modernist Literature” or “Modern Literature”. The course, never…

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Akpodiete Emerges NURTW Chairman In Ughelli North, Sets To Revamps Transport System

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Comrade John Emonena Akpodiete, JP, has been elected and sworn in as the chairman of National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Ughelli North, Branch E, and Central Motor Park, with a vow to revamp the transport system under his reign for the next four years in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Fielding questions from newsmen in Ughelli, Akpodiete, who called for the cooperation of all stakeholders held that, the central motor park, being the mother of all parks in Ughelli North, would be revived, revamp to…

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Okuama:Ogodo To Chair Ewu IDPs Management Committee Inaugurated By Gov Oborevwori

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  The Delta State Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, inaugurated Ewu IDPs management committee with former Editor of the Guardian Newspaper, Mr Ogodo Abraham as chairman.   The Commitee with the mandate of the governor will work to resettle Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of Okuama community to their original community as government rehabilitate the community and the people of Okuama . The committee Chairman and members are 1. Mr Abraham Ogbodoh as chairman 2. Mr Austine Emaduku 3. Sen Emmaneul Aguaraiwodo 4. Hon Festus Utuama 5. Hon Ruben Izeze…

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Tantita Executive Director, Warredi Sets To Bury Mother In Sagbama

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All is now set for the burial of Mrs. Theresa Virginia Enisuoh, the mother of the Executive Director, Operations and Technical Services of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), Capt. Warredi Enisuoh, in Agbere, Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, on Saturday, April 27th, 2024. The matriarch of the popular Enisuoh family in Bayelsa State, died on Thursday, March 21st, at ripe age of 80 years. The death of Mama Enisuoh, loved by all and sundry,who came through her path during her eventful sojourn on earth, has sent shock…

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The Labours Of Healing A Nation

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By Pat Utomi   Each call from a journalist to discuss the ‘crisis’ in the Labour Party makes me feel the crisis of elite in Nigeria is so advanced that people are unable to recognize the difference between storms in teacups and hurricanes. These days in Nigeria, crisis seems native to political parties. Big trouble is resident in almost every transaction or meeting of our traditional parties. Wahala blooms, as champions of state capture jockey for advantage in a system long divorced from rules. But the Labour Party we seek…

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Violation Of Human Right ,DSS Needs  To Redress Issues

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As IPC dissatisfied over harassment From Elizabeth Vincent/ Yenagoa The International Press Centre (IPC), has expressed  displeasure over yet another recent harassment ,of its Executive Director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade, by officials of the State Security Service otherwise known as the DSS, at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria. In a press statement issues by the press freedom officer “Mr Melody Akinjiyan April 16, said last week Thursday April 11, while Mr. Arogundade prepared to board a late-night Air France Flight to Berlin, Germany to participate in the respective general…

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Gov Oborevwori Aide, Flag Off ‘Sheriff Cares Movement’, Visits Correctional Centers

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Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State governor on Female Youths, Comrade Sandra Tuviere Akpoguma, has flagged off the ‘Sheriff Cares Movement’ with visitation and presentation of essential items to female inmates at some correctional centres across the state. Items presented to female inmates at the Medium Security Correctional Center, Sapele  include, Sanitary Pads, Tissue Papers, Detergent Powder, Soaps, Body cream, Toothpaste, toothbrushes, Ladies underwear Pants, Beverages, Bathing Sponges, Shaving Sticks, and Cotton Buds. Other items are, Snacks, Breads, Milo, Cowbell Milk, Tin Milk and disposable plates to cushion the…

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Okuama killings: Nigerian Army Bows To Pressure, Releases Detained Delta Monarch

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The Nigerian Army, had on Friday bowed to pressure and released from it detention, the traditional ruler of Ewu-Urhobo kingdom after spending nearly a month with them in Abuja.   The monarch was released to Senator Ede Dafinone by the military authority the Defence Headquarters at about 11am today with understanding that the senator will make the king available should his attention be needed. It was gathered.   The Monarch who is in good spirit was surrounded by his wife and other family members during the military briefing of journalist…

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Advocate Newspaper At 10: Stakeholders Urges Politicians To Shun Keke, Motorcycle Empowerment To Nigerian Youths

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Stakeholders and leaders have charged politicians to shun Keke, Motorcycle, Generator and Fridge empowerment to Nigerian youths rather they should channel such to skill acquisition trainings and technical education. The charged was made at a public lecture series to mark the 10th  anniversary of Advocate Newspaper with the them:Youth Empowerment and Leadership Evolution: Rethinking Nigeria’s Leadership Recruitment Process, held at Wetland Hotel, Ughelli, Delta State. Speaking at the event, the Guest of Honor, Olorogun Fred Majemite, a prominent lawyer and former commissioner in Delta state said, ” We must all…

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