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A Valediction Forbidding Farewell

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By Sunny Awhefeada   I apologize to readers of this column that became irregular in the last couple of weeks. I ascribe it to that popular Nigerian phrase “circumstances beyond my control”. The last four months have been quite tumultuous. I found myself in a whirlpool of events that robbed me of the time and stability to write. My appointment as Vice-Chancellor of the Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Delta State, is no longer news! The weeks and days leading to the interview, combined with my work as Dean of Postgraduate…

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How Gov. Diri Is Telling Bayelsà Story Through Transformative Development

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By Osaro Okhomina     In the last few months, the prosperity government of Gov. Douye Diri has opened new chapters in the history of the state with the commissioning of legacy projects across the three Senatorial districts of the state. The first chapter of these transformative stories was launched by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his recent visit to the state. The immediate past Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, undertook the second series. The history cut across different sectors as health, power generation and inauguration of multiple…

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Iwhreko Community Youth Commends Emareyo Over Christmas Gift

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THE youth leader of Otor-Iwhreko community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Comr. Austin Okerhierhi has commended Olorogun Lawrence Emareyo for the donation of Christmas items to the community. The youth leader described the kind gesture of Olorogun Lawrence Emareyo, the MD/CEO of Ricky Hotels, as a man with the large heart of giving back to his people. In a his philanthropist gesture, Olorogun Emareyo gifted two cows, bags of rice and cash to Otor-Iwhreko community to celebrate the festive season. According to him, “If I can…

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USING PEACEFUL PROTEST AS A MEANS TO EXPRESS GRIEVANCES AND DEMAND FOR CHANGE

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By Andrew Darah, JP   A peaceful protest, also known as nonviolent protest or civil protest, is a form of protest or demonstration where participants seek to bring about change or express their views without using violence, aggression, or destructive behavior. The goal is to raise awareness, influence public opinion, and push for social, political, or economic change through peaceful means. *Characteristics of peaceful protests include:* 1.Nonviolence: Avoiding physical harm or injury to others. 2.Lawfulness: Adhering to relevant laws and regulations. 3.Respect: Treating others, including opponents and authorities, with respect…

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WHAT DOES GOV OBOREVWORI WANT TO ACHIEVE WITH A DELTA STATE DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT AGENCY?

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By Zik Gbemre   What will Delta State Development Investment Agency be doing? Delta and Nigeria need focused leaders and not “political drama actors”. Has Governor Sheriff Oborevwori become the likes of President Tinubu who is global trotting and finding investors in Europe, Asia and North America that will never take him serious? This is another agency that will be wasting public funds in hosting business summits, seminars, conferences, meetings. What have they achieved with all these worthless business gatherings that are nothing but jamborees to compensate party loyalists and…

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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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A Call For HE., Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori To Appointment Hon. Onoriode as Chairman Delta State Sport Commission

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Urhobo National Youth Congress (UNYC) wants to use this medium to appeal to our amiable Governor , His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to consider Hon. Onoriode Oborevwori as the best man for the job of the Chairman Delta State Commission. This appeal is based on the personality and pedigree of Hon. Onoriode Oborevwori who has contributed in no little measure in philanthropy and sports development in Delta State without any oita of doubt. Hon. Onoriode Joshua Oborevwori who was a footballer and bonafide member of the All Star Football…

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Is Nigeria Worth Calling A Country?

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By Sunny Awhefeada,   The harsh and disparaging title of this essay was uttered by a sixteen year-old girl, fresh out of secondary school. It was her response to her mother’s correction on a family whatsapp platform that the name of a country should be spelt with an initial capital letter. After thanking her mother for the correction, the lass fired the salvo, “Is Nigeria worth calling a country?” The worried mother then realized that the daughter’s scripting of Nigeria as “nigeria” was a deliberate act of negation and revolt…

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Arthur Ashe In Sadiq Abdullahi

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  By Emeka Obasi It is no coincidence that Sadiq Abdullahi will be opportuned once again to talk about his hero, Arthur Ashe. Tennis development connects both men, one a former world champion, the other an African champion and Olympian. The gulf between Ashe, three times grand slam singles winner and Abdullahi, Nigeria’s best, three times consecutively, is wide. The age difference is huge but they struck a chord and remained close until the latter died in New York 30 years ago. They first met in 1976. Abdullahi was a…

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Warri: A New Beginning With Julius Berger’s Contract Signing

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  By Dennis Otu   Warri, the once thriving oil-rich city in Delta State, has been plagued by neglect and disorganization in recent years. The departure of multinational companies left the city in a state of decay, with its young population struggling with homelessness and unemployment. However, hope is on the horizon as the new Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon.Sheriff Oborevwori, has promised to rejuvenate Warri. And he is making good on his word. On October 18th, 2023, history was made as the Delta State Government and German construction…

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