Month: April 2023

Ohaneze Ndi Igbo, Ughelli North, Congratulates Delta State Governor-Elect On Election Victory

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By Michael Veloh,   THE Ohaneze Ndi Igbo, Ughelli North chapter in Delta state has congratulated the governor-elect, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori and his deputy at the March 18 gubernatorial and State Assembly election held in the state. President of the group, Chief Chuks Okonwo in a congratulatory message, described the victory of Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori and Sir Monday Onyeme as democracy at work. According to him, “I know Oborevwori and what he stands for, he will bring to bear his wealth of idea from the legislative arm of…

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Easter: Ovuozorie Macaulay Tells Christians ToImbibe Lessons Of Sacrifice, Love, Peace

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By Ovedhe Jerry   Former Secretary to the Delta State Government,Comrade Chief Ovouzorie Macaulay,  the Okiroro of Isokoland has urged Christians to imbibe the lessons of sacrifice, love and peace that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ signifies.     Giving the advice in his Easter message to Christians, Macaulay charged Nigerians to act in faith towards God and fellow citizens, and be confident that the nation will overcome its current challenges.     Extending his best wishes to Christians and others around the world as they celebrate this…

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One Killed As Aro Bagga, Eiye Clash In Ughelli

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By Michael Veloh/Ughelli An unidentified man suspected to be his late 30s has been killed in an alleged resumed hostilities between two rival cult groups in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta state. Though, the cause of the rivalry between cult groups could not be ascertained as at the time of this report as the remains of deceased was seen lying lifeless at the entrance of Ughwe street in Otovwodo-Ughelli It was gathered that the two rival groups are, Aro Baga and Eiye confraternity.   Details later…

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Easter: Oborevwori Urges Nigerians To Hope Alive

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  The Delta State Governor-Elect and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has called on Nigerians to make sacrifices for one another, urging them not to despair, but keep hope alive. In his Easter message to Nigerians contained in a Press Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, the Governor-elect noted that Jesus Christ, the reason for the celebration, made sacrifices to humanity and implored Nigerians to emulate His selfless virtue in order to have a great nation. According to the Statement; ”…

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Iwhreko Community Protest The Arrest Of PG By Security Agents, Shut Down Market

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By Jesuovie Tekevwe   Tensiin has gripped the Iwhreko community over the arrest of the acting president general, Engr David Omotor by security agents at Oteri-Ughelli community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta state.   Engr David Omotor, was arrested at Isodje junction in Oteri-Ughelli while dropping his wife at her store at about 7:45am on Friday. It was gathered. It would be recalled that the Otor-Iwhreko community has been at loggerhead over leadership tussle which has resulted to multiple arrest and court cases. Addressing newsmen, the PRO of…

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Analysis & Opinion: Political Power And The Crisis Of Morality in Nigeria

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By Sunny Awhefeada,   Inherent in Nigeria’s civic space is a deep crisis of ambiguity that social scientists and philosophers need to interrogate. This crisis is multilayered, complex and obfuscating. At the core of our collective malaise is a multiplicity of factors which fanned and continues to fan the embers that enable the sustenance of the conflict which has become the source of our national ordeal. Nigerians, like most human beings, seek to secure their private space by making choices which advance their opportunities and thus consolidate their good standing.…

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Delta School, Names House After Prof Alex Akpodiete

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By Joel Grandball Staff and Management of Igumbor-Otiku Secondary School, Boji Boji Agbor has named a house after Professor Alex Osondu Akpodiete in recognition of his contributions towards the growth of his alma-mater in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta state. Professor Alex Osondu Ataware Akpodiete, graduated from the institution nearly five decades ago while it was a primary school before it was converted to a secondary school recently. Reacting, Prof Akpodiete, a Cyber Security Expert and Juris Doctor J.D at law from the United States said, “I was…

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Group Cautions PDP Over Expulsion, Suspension Of Party Faithful In Delta

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A political group within the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Delta United for Democratic Dividends, DUDD, has called for caution over the recent wave of suspension sweeping across the party. The group described the situation as an attempt by enemies of the party to further deepen the failing fortunes of the party in the state. In a statement by its coordinator, Ovie Ojarikre, they called on the state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to intervene by ordering a holistic investigation before punishments are meted on alleged erring members. The statement reads in…

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Pat Willie: Footprints Of A Petty Political Schemer And Manipulator

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  By Joenadab Emuakpeje,   Iago is a character in Shakespeare’s play, Othello. He is a senior officer in the Venetian army under the command of its general, Othello. Many scholars see Iago as the most inherently evil of all Shakespeare’s villains. He spends the course of the play relentlessly plotting Othello’s downfall and his malicious scheming drives the storyline towards its tragic finale. Driven by an overpowering lust for evil rivaled only by Satan, Iago grabs the title as worst Shakespeare villain hands down. Iago is able to manipulate…

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