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New Features: The Good Old Days

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By Sunny Awhefeada, Nostalgia remains an integral feature of human experience. No matter what defined our memory of the past, there has always been the tendency to look back wistfully and wish that the old days were back. Memory enables reminiscences which in turn engender nostalgia. The narrative of the Nigerian nay African sojourn is that of a sad recall of the occasional bright moments that dot our bleak and dreary terrain. Our story has always been that of hope and anticipation. And hope has kept us alive. Without hope…

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Rig Accident: Oborevwori Sympathizes With Seplat Over Death Of Members

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Delta state Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended heartfelt condolences to Seplat Energy Limited following collapse of its ‘Majestic’ oil rig near Ovhor Oilfield in Sapele Local Government Area of the State. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, culminated in the loss of one life with three others reportedly missing. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Wednesday in Asaba, described the incident as tragic and commiserated with the company as well as family members of the deceased. The Governor urged…

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Ewu-Urhobo:Ekade Ruling House Replies Okagbare, Ohwofaria Over Allege Misinformation

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    PUBLIC NOTICE Our attention has been drawn to a publication on the Urhobo voice newspaper of Monday, 24th of July, 2023 with caption REJOINDER: OYIBERHE’S CLAIM OF EKADE RULING HOUSE KINGSHIP, BLATANT LIES, TRUE STORY Naturally such diabolical and misleading publication would have require no response, but for the purpose of clarity and guidance to unsuspecting publics who might be swayed by such blatant lies, we have decided to put the records straight and states as follows: 1. That the said publication was made by a group of…

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ALADJA/OGBE-IJOH CRISIS: Urhobo, Ijaw Monarchs Call For Truce, Appeal To Gov Oborevwori To Expedite Action

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Traditional rulers from the Urhobo and Ijaw ethnic nationalities in Delta State, have called for truce between Aladja and Ogbe-Ijaw warring communities in Udu and Warri South-West Local Government Areas. The traditional rulers had also called on the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori to expedite action in bringing lasting peace to both communities.   This was contained in a communique after a closed door meeting held Saturday at palace of HRM, Orhue I, the Orodje of Okpe, Chairman, Delta State Traditional Rulers Council. The meeting was at the instance…

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Delta: NUT Hails Oborevwori On Over 2000 New Education Jobs

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By Fred Edoreh   Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s release of over 2000 new jobs across the state primary schools has been described as not only an economic relief for many graduates and families but also a signal of brighter future for the education sector. Chairman of the state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Comrade Titus Okotie, made the assertion in an exclusive interview in Asaba on Thursday. Within three months of his administration and in fulfilment of his campaign promise to revamp the education sector, Governor Oborevwori…

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News Feature: We Shall Not Die

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By Sunny Awhefeada Delta State born gospel singer, Harold Ikuku, released a popular album that was the rave of the moment in the tough and horrible years that the 1990s were. The song’s motif is “I shall not die”. Although a gospel song, it resonated with both Christians and non-Christians as a result of its affirmative message of survival in the face of brutal economic and psychological assault on the citizenry. It was this song that a man sang with so much gusto on hearing of the new pump price…

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Nigeria Hunter Stabs One Dead Over Girlfriend In Delta

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A yet to be identified member of Hunters Group of Nigeria, HGN, and some men of the Nigeria Police attached to Agbarha-Otor B’ division, have been arrested and detained at the Ughelli Area Command over an alleged killing of unidentified young man in  Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta state. It was learned that the unidentified officers were in free for all over girl when the incident occurred few feet away from Agbarha-Otor Police Division. According to sources, “Fight started when a police officer whose identity could not…

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IPC, EU Charge Journalists To Be Professional On Reportage

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By Elizabeth Vincent- Yenagoa   Ahead of the governorship elections slated for November, 2023, in Bayelsa State, the International Press Centre (IPC) in collaboration with the European Union and CEMESO have charged Journalists in Bayelsa State to be professional on achieving moral practices towards delivery of effective and adequate coverage.   The charge was given at a 2-day workshop organized for Broadcast and Print media held at Southern Atlantic Hotels in Yenagoa. It also featured a roundtable discussion, lectures and interactive sessions with various resource persons including the representatives of…

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Crime: Angry Mobs Set Suspected Thief Ablaze In Ughelli

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ANGRY mobs have set a suspected thief ablaze for allegedly stealing building materials at a new construction site in Ekiugbo community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta state. It was gathered that the unidentified deceased met his untimely death after he was caught stealing alumaco material at new Hotel building site in the community. According to source, the suspect has been indulged 8n stealing and one this faithful day he was caught by the community vigilantes before he was set ablaze by mobs. The source said, “The deceased boy…

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Isoko North Legislative Arm Recall Suspended Six Members

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By Moses Omovevah       Isoko North Legislative Arm has announced that six of its suspended members have been recalled after four months of their six months suspension. The Leader of the Legislative Arm, Rt.Hon Francis Udubra, announced the lifting of the suspension during plenary on Thursday August 9th, 2023 in Ozoro, headquarters of the Local Government Council. The six recalled Councillors are former Majority  Leader, Hon Olori Frederick, Ellu/Ovrode/Aradhe Ward II, Hon (Miss) Blessing Monday Igementi, Iyede Ward III, Hon Enahoro David Okoro, Otor-Owhe Ward, Hon Adaimoni Felix,  Ozoro Ward…

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