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Easter: Oborevwori Urges Nigerians To Hope Alive

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  The Delta State Governor-Elect and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has called on Nigerians to make sacrifices for one another, urging them not to despair, but keep hope alive. In his Easter message to Nigerians contained in a Press Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, the Governor-elect noted that Jesus Christ, the reason for the celebration, made sacrifices to humanity and implored Nigerians to emulate His selfless virtue in order to have a great nation. According to the Statement; ”…

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Iwhreko Community Protest The Arrest Of PG By Security Agents, Shut Down Market

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By Jesuovie Tekevwe   Tensiin has gripped the Iwhreko community over the arrest of the acting president general, Engr David Omotor by security agents at Oteri-Ughelli community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta state.   Engr David Omotor, was arrested at Isodje junction in Oteri-Ughelli while dropping his wife at her store at about 7:45am on Friday. It was gathered. It would be recalled that the Otor-Iwhreko community has been at loggerhead over leadership tussle which has resulted to multiple arrest and court cases. Addressing newsmen, the PRO of…

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Analysis & Opinion: Political Power And The Crisis Of Morality in Nigeria

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By Sunny Awhefeada,   Inherent in Nigeria’s civic space is a deep crisis of ambiguity that social scientists and philosophers need to interrogate. This crisis is multilayered, complex and obfuscating. At the core of our collective malaise is a multiplicity of factors which fanned and continues to fan the embers that enable the sustenance of the conflict which has become the source of our national ordeal. Nigerians, like most human beings, seek to secure their private space by making choices which advance their opportunities and thus consolidate their good standing.…

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Delta School, Names House After Prof Alex Akpodiete

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By Joel Grandball Staff and Management of Igumbor-Otiku Secondary School, Boji Boji Agbor has named a house after Professor Alex Osondu Akpodiete in recognition of his contributions towards the growth of his alma-mater in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta state. Professor Alex Osondu Ataware Akpodiete, graduated from the institution nearly five decades ago while it was a primary school before it was converted to a secondary school recently. Reacting, Prof Akpodiete, a Cyber Security Expert and Juris Doctor J.D at law from the United States said, “I was…

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Group Cautions PDP Over Expulsion, Suspension Of Party Faithful In Delta

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A political group within the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Delta United for Democratic Dividends, DUDD, has called for caution over the recent wave of suspension sweeping across the party. The group described the situation as an attempt by enemies of the party to further deepen the failing fortunes of the party in the state. In a statement by its coordinator, Ovie Ojarikre, they called on the state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to intervene by ordering a holistic investigation before punishments are meted on alleged erring members. The statement reads in…

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Pat Willie: Footprints Of A Petty Political Schemer And Manipulator

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  By Joenadab Emuakpeje,   Iago is a character in Shakespeare’s play, Othello. He is a senior officer in the Venetian army under the command of its general, Othello. Many scholars see Iago as the most inherently evil of all Shakespeare’s villains. He spends the course of the play relentlessly plotting Othello’s downfall and his malicious scheming drives the storyline towards its tragic finale. Driven by an overpowering lust for evil rivaled only by Satan, Iago grabs the title as worst Shakespeare villain hands down. Iago is able to manipulate…

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I Am In A PDP Of One Family- Orugbo

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By Jesuovie Tekevwe/UGHELLI   FORMER Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Delta State, Chief O.A Orugbo has expressed reservation with his being profiled as leader of a tendency in the PDP in Udu LGA affirming that he belongs the one PDP family in Udu rather than any tendency if they ever exist, stressing that he was glad to have delivered his unit and ward in the March 18 governorship and House of Assembly elections in Udu Local Government Area. Addressing newsmen in reaction to a piece authored by one Samson…

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Five UDU Lawmakers Suspended Over Allege Misconduct

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Udu Legislative Arm have Suspended Five Lawmakers Indefinitely over an alleged gross misconduct, abuse of office likely to breach the peace of the house.   The Legislative Arm of Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, led by Rt. Hon. Owholo Emmanuel, slammed the indefinite suspension on Hon. Oscar Okoro, Hon. Queen Oriendure, Hon. Tejiri Odjeni, Hon. Freeborn Efe Shalokpe and Hon. Emmanuel Ogolo respectively. According to the Leader of the Ouse, “The lawmakers were alleged to have involved in gross misconduct and breach of oath of office “The councilors…

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Your Labour Will Not Be In Vain, Governor-Elect, Oborevwori Assures Deltans

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    Delta State Governor-Elect, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, disclosed that the State Government shall soon be unfolding a Transition Committee that will midwife his inauguration on May 29, 2023 as Governor of the oil-rich state, just as he assured Deltans that their labour will not be in vain. Speaking immediately after receiving his Certificate of Return, alongside with his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, at the INEC office in Asaba, Rt Hon Oborevwori, implored all Deltans and residents to until then, remain prayerful, peaceful, and law abiding. Oborevwori,…

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Delta North Traditional Rulers, Congratulate Oborevwori On Election Victory

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By Jesuovie Tekevwe Forum of Traditional Rulers from Delta North have congratulated the state Governor-Elect and Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori and his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme on their victory on March 18 governorship election. In a statement by its Vice chairman, Obi of Abavo, HRM Uche Irenuma and the Secretary, Obi of Atuma, HRM Daniel Chukwuka Ogbudo, the forum said; On behalf all Delta North traditional rulers and the good people of Delta North Senatorial District, we wish to extend our heartfelt…

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