Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has expressed shock and sadness over the demise of renowned educationist and founder of the prestigious Westminister College, Lagos, Chief Johnson Barovbe, Chief Barovbe, a former President and Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the influential Lagos-based Urhobo Social Club passed on recently, aged 81. The Deputy President of the Senate noted that even as a private citizen, the prominent Urhobo traditional chief contributed to the improvement of the society. In a statement signed by Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser, Media and…
Read More2022: Keep Hope, Faith Alive, Delta Speaker, Oborevwori, Urges Deltans, Nigerians
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has felicitated with all Deltans on the new year celebration, urging them to be steadfast in their prayers for the state at all times. In his New Year message contained in a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, the Speaker noted that the year 2021 had gone into history with all its challenges and prayed for a peaceful and Prosperous New Year for Deltans in particular and Nigerians in general. The Speaker…
Read MoreDelta Speaker Oborevwori Mourns Late Barovbe
…Describes him as iconic figure in Urhoboland The Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly and Deputy National Chairman, Conference of Speakers of state Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed sadness over the sudden demise of Chief Johnson Barovbe. He described the late Chief Barovbe as an Iconic figure in Urhobo land, saying his demise was a very painful one. In a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Dennis Otu, the Speaker lamented that the death of the iconic figure, leader of thought, scholar and…
Read MoreChristmas: Oborevwori Urges Nigerians To Live In Harmony
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has felicitated with all Deltans and Nigerians at Christmas, urging them to show love to one another. In a Press Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, the Speaker who is also the National Deputy Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of state legislatures of Nigeria, implored Deltans to be at peace with one another now and always as taught us by Jesus Christ. While saying that Jesus Christ was the reason for the…
Read MoreEx-militants Warn Bayelsa State Govt Against Return Of Oporomor Cluster Board Members
By Ebebi Sefugha/YENAGOA Ex-militant leaders in Ekeremor local government area of Bayelsa state have issued warning to the state government over the alleged returning of Community Trust members to the Oporomor Cluster Board. In a statement signed by “General” Clinton Ebiama, spokesperson of the state chapter of the ex-militants, Phase II, and “General” Akpos Gala Komman stated that “It would be a grievous mistake for any former member of the Community Trust particularly from Amabulou community to be returned into the Oporomor Cluster Board while many others are waiting. According…
Read MoreDeltans Will Be Elated When I Unveil My Agenda-Edejewhro
Former Delta State Commissioner, former Chairman, Uvwie Local Government Council, a one-time elected councilor, Ward 10 and Leader of Uvwie Legislative Arm, Sir (Hon) Bright Onajefe, Gift Edejewhro is a frontline governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State. In this interview with, Omamuzo Efidhere and Markson Isaac, he bares his mind on his aspiration, his agenda, DC-23 screening report and rotation amongst others. Can we meet you Sir? I am Sir (Hon) Bright Onajefe, Gift Edejewhro a one-time elected councilor, Ward 10 Leader of the…
Read MoreChristmas Let Us Live A Christ Like Life- Nwokolo
By Andrew Darah A foremost House of Representatives Aspirant for Ndokwa /Ukwuani Federal Constituency in the 2023 general elections, Chief Ugo Nwokolo (Aka Overdo) has called on his people to live a Christ like life, saying they should love their neighbours as themselves. In his Christmas message, he said that there were so many challenges in the world today, but said that by emulating the life of Jesus Christ, the world will be a better place to live in. He specifically told his people to be friendly with all…
Read MoreKeyamo Led APC Faction Loses As Court Strikes Out Suit Challenging Delta Ward Congress
DELTA State High Court, sitting in Asaba, Wednesday struck out the suit challenging the All Progressives Congress, APC, ward Congress in Delta State. The presiding Judge, Justice GB Obriki-Okolosi, said the matter was struck out on the ground that the matter is not justiciable. Okolosi said the matter was contentious and ought to have come by way of originating summons, adding that the “Court would have ordinarily asked the Plaintiff to go and re file their pleadings but the matter is not justiciable as it is an internal…
Read MoreFoundation Presents Learning Materials To Primary School Pupils In Ughelli
By Andrew Darah/Uduere Learning materials worth thousands of naira were presented to the pupils of Uduere primary school, Uduere in Ughelli North local government area of Delta state by a non profitable Governmental organization, ‘Connect 2 Hope foundation’ as part of its efforts to promote quality basic education in the society. The learning items distributed include, English language and Mathematics textbooks, exercise books, writing materials, pencils, erasers, pencil cases and school bags. It was gathered that a borehole was drilled, a power generating set, electrical ceiling fans and fittings, were…
Read MoreUwheru Traditional Council Mourns, Announces Demise Of traditional Ruler
By Politicsgovernance.com THE traditional ruler of Uwheru Kingdom in Ughelli North local government area of Delta state, HRM, Agbaovwe Afugbeya Oyise II, Odion R’Ode of Uwheru Kingdom has joined his forefathers. The sad news of his demise was broken to the the children, family members and the Traditional Council by High Chief Edward Omoruvwiemu Eyamu. In a statement signed by Edward Omoruvwiemu Eyamunoted states that, “The Uwheru Traditional Council on behalf of the good people of Uwhru Kingdom hereby formally announce the passing on and translation to higher glory of our…
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