Month: March 2023

Ohworode of Olomu, HRM R.L Ogbon  Transits At 106 After Birthday Celebration

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  The traditional ruler of Olomu-Kingdom, and Royal Cannon of the Anglican Communion, HRM Dr. Richard Layeguen Ogbon RDN, has joined his forefathers at the ripe age of 106. His demise was announced by the Otota of Olomu kingdom Chief Michael Ovbagbedia during the meeting of the traditional council at the palace of departed monarch at Ogoni-Olomu in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta state. The departed monarch who celebrated his 106 birthday on January 20, 2023, is regarded as the world oldest king who ascends the throne at…

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March 18: EFCC Teams Arrive States to Monitor Guber Polls

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  Ahead of the governorship and state assembly elections slated for Saturday, March 18, 2023, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has deployed personnel of the Agency across the states where the elections would be held. The teams led by senior officers began arriving at their assigned locations earlier today, March 17, with a number of them holding consultation with the other security agencies involved in election security and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The team for Ebonyi State, arrived Abakaliki and met with the Commissioner of…

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The APC Wave Is Not A Threat To SDP-Hon. Onajega David Okumagba

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    Hon. Onajega David Okumagba, is from Ozoro, the political science graduate was Councillor twice, Deputy House leader Isoko North legislative House. An astute business man, devote Christian and he is married with children in this interview with Omamuzo Efidhere, Hon. Onajega David Okumagba reel out plans to bring Isoko North from the brink.   Can We Meet You? My name is Honourable Onajega David Okumagba I am from Isoko North Contesting House of Assembly Isoko North Constituency.   Saturday Is Close By How Prepared And Ready Are You…

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SDP Has Not  Been Sold To Anyone Those Carrying Such Rumours Are Small Minded Men Who Believe In Gossip

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  Ambassador Hon. Oke Idawene is chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Delta State. In this interview with Omamuzo Efidhere, The Chairman who doubles as the Chairman, Forum of SDP State Chairmen in the country took time out to refute the rumours making the round days to elections that the party has been sold and millions pocketed by him. Can We Meet You? My name is Ambassador Oke Idawene, by the grace of God, I am the Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Delta State and…

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Anglican Musical Instruments Stolen At Agbarha, Evwreni Communities

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Musical instruments belonging to Anglican Church in Evwreni and Agbarha-Otor communities were allegedly stolen by a yet to be identified burglars in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta state. It was learned that the entire musical instruments of Saint Pauls’s Anglican Church Evwreni were stolen by hoodlum suspected to be burglars. A source from the community disclosed that the church authority was called to attend political meeting with a notable politician and the Church refused attendance. Few days later, suspected burglars broke into the church and stole all the…

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I Will Make Laws That Will Benefit My Constituency-lucky Idhoveh 

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  Lucky Idhoveh is the Delta State House of Assembly Candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP) Isoko South Constituency 1. The Political Science Graduate of Delta State University, Abraka is an Administrative Manager with over two decades experience. Lucky Idhoveh is one of the most visible advocates of death of godfathers in Nigeria politics. In this interview with Omamuzo Efidhere, he speaks on the heat generated by political godfathers during the primaries in Isoko Nation, his mission and style of governance if elected.   Can We Meet You? I am…

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March 18: Oyibode Appeals To Delta Youths To Vote Oborevwori

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By Jesuovie Tekevwe/UDU   Deputy National President of the youth wing of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Olorogun Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode has charged Delta State youths to vote for Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori in Saturday gubernatorial election, stressing that he was the only candidate with the interest of the youths at heart and that the older generation politicians were out to scuttle the process in order to wrestle power from the youths. Addressing newsmen on Thursday ahead of the gubernatorial polls, Chief Vincent Oyibode noted that the old war…

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Chairman Of PDP Joins APC In Delta

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By Jesovie Tekvwe   In less than three days to the 2023 gubernatorial and state assembly election across Nigeria, high level of  defections have torn the PDP into shreds following the unavoided defection of Olorogun Friday Orugbo, Chairman of the PDP in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. Olorogun Friday Orugbo  was until his defection  was the  chairman of  Ward 3 in Udu and Chairman of all ward Chairmen in the area. It would be recalled that former Sapele local government chairman and Delta State House of Assembly Member,…

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Analysis & Opinion: To Win Is To Win The People

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By Sunny Awhefeada Adversity is an uncommon teacher. Embedded in the lessons offered by adversity is a rare kind of wisdom attributable only to philosophers. Adversity confers on the victim the equanimity that comes with profound and pure thought. It elevates the mind as it cultures the tongue. Those old enough during the crises occasioned by the June 12, 1993 election can attest to how adversity turned the undeclared winner of that election, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, into a philosopher who minted quotable quotes and wise sayings that…

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Opinion: Voters’ Low Turnout In Delta South Senatorial District: Matters Arising

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By FRANCIS B. ABULU, Esq   A low point of the February 25 presidential election was the abysmal low voter turnout in five predominantly coastal local councils in Delta South senatorial district. A repeat of that negative feature in tomorrow’s governorship and State assembly elections would have far-reaching consequences for the fortune of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP). The abiding tenet of democracy is that a government which assumes power based on its overwhelming electoral support is ultimately expected to enhance the well-being of its citizens. Consequently, our people must be…

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