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Ikpeba Storms Bet9ja Royal Cup Group Stage Draws

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By Prosper Erere The Prince of Monaco and former Nigeria Super Eagles player,  Victor Ikpeba was among other dignitaries that witnessed the group stage of the ongoing Royal Cup sponsored by Bet9ja I’m Delta State. According to the Media and Publicity officer of the tournament,  Jahrock Ujewe, All remaining 32 clubs in the 2019 Bet9ja Royal Cup have been paired separately into eight groups of four teams each. This was part of the private draw ceremony held at the Warri City Stadium on Thursday, October 3, 2019. Group A and…

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Okowa Aide, Prince Ogbon Donates Learning Materials To Pupils In Ughelli South, Ethiope East

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    By Omoghene Benedict  As part of his effort to promote quality education in schools, Prince Sony Jifas Ogbon, Special Assistant to Delta State governor on Youth Development has donated learning materials to over 50 Primary Schools in Ughelli South and Ethiope East Local Government Areas. The pupils and staff were presented with complete sets of Note books, Mathematical instruments, School Diaries and Registers, Wrappers and other educational materials for their effective learning. Addressing Staffs and Pupils in both Local Government Areas, Prince Ogbon said, “I am aware of the…

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FNICE Is Committed To Professionalism On Civil Engineering- Engr. Onichabor

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  By Victor Bieni ASABA- The Chairman, Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE), Asaba Chapter, Delta State, Engr. (Sir.) Onichabor Alex Ifeanyi, MNSE, FNICE had said that the institution is Committed to the advancement of knowledge and skill in Civil Engineering construction. Engr. Sir Onichabor made this known to our reporter today at Engr. D. A. Umukoro Hall, Ministry of Works, Asaba, Delta State Capital during the 2nd Annual General Meeting of the institution on Thursday, 3rd of October, 2019 on the theme: “Smart Monitoring, Assessment and Rehabilitation of Civil…

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Nigeria at 59: Delta Community Bemoans Lack Of Electricity, Network Services

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  As the nation marks the 59th anniversary of her independence, residence of an agrarian community, Umeh in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta has bemoaned the lack of electricity for over 5 years and network services. Addressing newsmen, the convener of ‘Umeh Carnival’, Chief Barr. Duncan Akpovienehe Afahokor said, “Umeh community is the highest producer of plantain in Isoko nation if not in Delta state. We use this opportunity every year since independence to showcase our agricultural strength as farmers, through our produce, plantains, banana, cassava, yams and…

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URM and the Future of the Urhobo

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By Sunny Awhefeada   Come Tuesday 1 st October 2019, the Urhobo Renaissance Movement (URM) will rally the Urhobo people to its inaugural public outing in what promises to be a redirection for one of Nigeria’s most resourceful and dynamic ethnic nationalities. The highlight of the event is a lecture titled “A Renaissance in the Urhobo Nation and the Quest for Leadership” to be delivered by frontline Law scholar, Professor Joseph Abugu of the University of Lagos. The URM has existed as a virtual gathering of Urhobo sons and daughters…

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Nigeria @59- NILOWV Demand Better Living Conditions, Security, Employment

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  Omamuzo Efidhere   As the Nation marks the 59th anniversary of its independence, League of Women Voters of Nigeria, NILOWV, has demanded better living conditions, maximum security and employment for the women and youth of Nigeria, the most vulnerable group in our society. In a statement signed by the president, Dame Dr. Esther Uduehi, she stated that “the League of Women Voters of Nigeria felicitate with Nigerians on the 59th independence anniversary celebration and demand better living conditions , employment, maximum security for every Nigerian not just the rich,…

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Word Heart Day: 17.9 Million People Die Yearly From CVD- NGO Reports

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.…..As Foundation Visits Asaba IDP Camp With Medical Team By Victor Bieni ASABA- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has taken another negative trend globally, as group presents statistics of yearly occurrence, reputable Non- Governmental Organization’s based in Delta State, Ebube Oyintari Otiono Little Hearts Foundation, and Quick Response Initiative in Collaboration with World Heart Federation has said that greater than 17 Million People die from CVD yearly due to heart disease and stroke, caused by smoking, diabetes and high blood pressure. This was made known to our Reporter by the duo of…

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School Proprietor Kidnapped in Ughelli

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By Omoghene Benedict,     GUNMEN suspected to be kidnappers, have abducted the proprietor of a Kogbodi International Schools, Ughelli, Delta State, Mr. Patrick Kogbodi. The victim, according to sources was abducted by the hoodlums along Aroh Road, Ughelli, was on his way to church for an early morning catholic service when he was waylaid and whisked away to an unknown location by his assailants. Another source held that before his abduction, he had just celebrated his 70th birthday on the previous day, (Saturday). Though efforts to speak with the…

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Full Speech Of President Buhari On Independence Day

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday 1, 2019 addressed the nation His speech…. Dear Compatriots, 1st October each year is an opportunity for us to reflect and thank God for his endless blessings on our country. 2. It is also a time for us, collectively, to: 3. Remember the sacrifices made by our Founders and great leaders past; by soldiers, by distinguished public servants; by traditional leaders, by our workers —- sacrifices on which Nigeria has been built over the 59 years since Independence in 1960; and 4. Rededicate ourselves to…

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Nigeria At 59: Askia Preaches Unity, Peace, One Nigeria, Stronger Delta Vision

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By Prosper Edo   The Managing Director/CEO of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) Bashorun Askia Ogieh (FCNA, CrFA) has joined millions of Nigerians home and abroad to celebrate its 59th Independence Anniversary. Speaking to Newsmen in DESOPADEC Headquarters, Warri, Askia stressed the need for us to believe in the Nigeria Project and enjoined all to work for the Peace, Progress and Unity of One indivisible Nigeria. He admonishes the indelible achievements of the Gov. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa led administration in keeping to his promises of Prosperity to…

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