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Obasanjo Don Come Again?

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By Sunny Awhefeada If anybody were to grab the prime prize for skullduggery in contemporary Nigeria that fellow must be Chief Olusegun Obasanjo who has built an enviable reputation of hoodwinking Nigerians. Since fortune favored him to be the soldier that accepted the surrender of the rebel forces of Biafra in 1970, Obasanjo has come to evolve for himself the persona of the genie who has had to show up at the most opportunistic of moments to enjoy national attention. He cherishes his role as a political mountebank. Strangely enough,…

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100 Days In Office: NAPPMED Calls For Support For Okowa’s Administration

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By Omoghene Benedict, Nigeria Association of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Dealers, NAPPMED, Delta State chapter has described the second coming of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State as an act of God, just as it called on Deltans to support the governor in order for the state to experience massive development. In a statement signed by Prince Macauley Isaac Ezewu, President, Chief Gabriel Ibede Okobia, Secretary and Chief Lucky Esidje, to access the governor’s 100 days in office, lauded Deltans for their massive support and enjoined them to continue to…

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Effective Leadership, Panacea To Africa’s Development- Dr. Nwafor

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By Victor Bieni A Lecturer and researcher, Department of human resource management, City University Cotonou, Dr. Simon Nwafor has said that the only way African Continent can develop is through effective Leadership. Dr. Nwafor, the Delta State born researcher who doubled as the Director of Students Affairs of the great institution spoke to our reporter in Asaba, Delta State Capital stated that Leadership is key factor in good governance and successful implementation of public sector mandate. The University DON stated further that the answer to numerous questions on why African…

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Bet9ja Royal Cup Draws: Texas Academy FC To Lock Horns With Royal FC In Asaba On Sept 14

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By Omoghene Benedict Following the draws of the 13th Edition of the Royal Cup challenge sponsored by a betting firm, Bet9a, Government Model School Football Pitch, Asaba in Delta state will host the opening football match of the tournament between Texas Academy Football Club and Royal Football Club both of Asaba on the 14th September, 2019. The draws which took place at Wellington Hotels, Effurun in Uvwie Local Government also witnessed the training of team Coaches on Capacity Building Workshop in the state. In the draws, Excellent Football Academy and…

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A Nation Without Roads

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By Sunny Awhefeada, The road constitutes a metaphor of life’s journey for Africans. It is central to the configuration and understanding of the metaphysical nexus between the abode of the dead and that of the living which we call life. The metaphoric and metaphysical essence of the road also mediates life’s journey and its uncertain twists and turns. The road is benign as it connects people and places. The road is also cruel as it has thrown people and places into mourning. The road consumes humanity. It engenders loss. African…

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Sen Omo-Agege Celebrates Dr Igbuzor At 56

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..You are a Pastor of Pastors Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has congratulated his Chief of Staff, Dr. Otive Igbuzor on his 56th birthday. Omo-Agege, in a congratulatory message, thanked Igbuzor for his impeccable leadership and immense contribution to the appreciable strides his office has recorded since he assumed office as Chief of Staff. In a congratulatory message personally signed by him and obtain from Yomi Odunuga Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, the lawmaker described Igbuzor as a man of sterling qualities, even as he prayed to…

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Impending Flood: Edevbie Urges Residents In Flood Proned Areas To Relocate

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By Omoghene Benedict, The Chief of Staff to Delta State Governor, Olorogun David Edevbie has urged residents residing in flood proned areas to relocated to a safer place in other to avoid the heavy rainfall that is imminent. Addressing newsmen in Asaba, Olorogun Edevbie noted that the 2019 seasonal rainfall prediction by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NEMA, reveals that coastal states like Delta would experience heavy rainfall that would last for days and leads to flooding. He said, “NIMET forecasts that there would be extended rainfall that would last between three…

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Xenophobic Attack: Sen. Uzor Kalu Calls For The Closure Of MTN, DSTV, Shoprite In Nigeria

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The Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has called for South African businesses in Nigeria to be shut down if the latest wave of xenophobic attacks persist. Kalu described as wicked and mindless the onslaught visited upon Nigerians by South Africans since violence broke out last Sunday in Johannesburg, noting that arresting the attackers is not enough. He decried the attackers’ justifications for the attrocities that foreigners are taking their jobs, saying if Nigerians are not allowed to peacefully conduct their businesses, the SA businesses in the country including…

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Gov Dickson Seriake Swear-In New BYSIEC Chairman

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-By Elizabeth Vincent, The Bayelsa State Governor, the Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson,  tasked the newly sworn-in Chairman of the Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission, BYSIEC, Hon. Ball Oyarede, to carry out his responsibilities with firmness and integrity. The Governor charged the new BYSIEC boss to ensure that the success and high standard of the commission was maintained through the conduct of credible, free and fair elections. A statement by the Special Adviser to the governor on Media Relations, Mr. Fidelis Soriwei, quoted him as having said this  shortly after the…

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Ibori Endorses 2019 Bet9ja Royal Cup, Sets To Be Present At Draws

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By Jahrock Ujewe, The 2019 Bet9ja Royal Cup has been boosted by endorsement given to it by Chief Oberiri Ekpiwhre Ibori, saying that the competition will open up all nooks and crannies to witness genuine grassroot football development. Chief Ibori, in a meeting with some representatives of some participating clubs, said the initiative to float the competition across all 25 local government areas of the state is a worthy and laudable venture. He thanked Bet9ja agents for deeming fit to assist in reviving the game at a time there is…

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