Month: July 2023

Heritage Energy Empowers Indigenes Of Owhe Cluster With Starter Packs

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By Michael J. Ekokoruwe   The Management of Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL), operators of the OML 30 Joint Venture Partners (NEPL& SNRL) presented starter packs to 63 trained women and youths drawn from the Owhe Cluster 8 in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. Speaking at the presentation ceremony in Otor-Owhe town hall, the General Manager, Government, Joint Venture and External Relations, Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited, Mr. Adesola Adebawo stated that the training programme and presentation of starter packs is part of Corporate Social Responsibility…

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Isoko Community Protest Over Oil Company Dialogue Refusal

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By Michael J. Ekokoruwe   The president general of Oleh community, Chief Comr. Believe Alakri has revealed that the  protest by Oleh community in Isoko South Local Government Area is as the result of the continued marginalization of employment slots by Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited management, HEOSL   He said the current ongoing protest will continue until the demands raised by the community are met. Alakri make the statement while speaking to journalists at Oleh, Isoko South local government area of Delta State, as the protest by Oleh community…

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Black Wednesday: Again, Gunmen Kill Police Officer, Cart Away AK-47 In Ughelli North

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A police officer with Dragon 19, attached to Ughelli Area Command, simply identified as Jude Ukpaka has been shot dead and his Ak-47 stolen by suspected gunmen in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered, the officer and two of his other colleagues were at a check point along Ogor-Evwreni axis of the East West road before the unfortunate incident occurred on Wednesday at about 5-6pm. According to unconfirmed report, there was an attack on travellers at the early morning of same day before the killing…

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How Kidnappers killed My Wife After N1M Ransom -Husband Reveals

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The husband of slained 60-year old Ebikabo-ere who was kidnapped and killed by unknown gunmen after collecting N1m ransom, Oyas Officer has narrated how how wife was killed. It would be recalled that Ebikabo-ere was kidnapped around 11pm on Wednesday at Tamigbe town, in Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State and was later found dead on Sunday. Officer in a chat with newsmen  revealed that it was three gunmen that attacked them on that Wednesday night. According to Officer, “It was around 11pm when they attacked us in my house…

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Education: The Mmesoma Syndrome

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By Sunny Awhefeada, So much has been said and written about the exploit of Mmesoma Ejikeme the nineteen year old girl who not only awarded herself a mark of 362 in the last Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, but took an entire nation of two hundred million people for a ride until the body that administered the examination, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) burst her bubble. Weeks earlier when the news of her “outstanding performance” hit the airwaves, she was toasted as an ideal child. Many a parent pulled…

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Governor Oborevwori Appoints Jaro Egbo As Special Adviser

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Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has appointed Olorogun Jaro Omovudu Egbo and seven others as Special Advisers.   Egbo appointment was contained in a letter signed by Secretary to the State Government, Dr Emu Kingsley. In the letter, Frank Omare was appointed Director-General (Special Duties) According to the letter

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Educational Sector In Nigeria Today

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  By Emofonmwan Osarumwense Favour   The primary aim of education goes beyond literacy. Education aims to provide individuals with knowledge, skills and values; necessary to lead productive, fulfilling lives and contribute positively to the society. Therefore the need for education cannot be overemphasized. It is imperative that education should be open to everyone at all basis regardless of their gender, social class, ethnicity and race. A society’s level of development is determined its level of education. Education focuses on holistic development by nurturing critical thinking, problem- solving, and creativity.…

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Tribunal: Ofomukoro Celebrates Gov Oborevwori Double Election Victories

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  Comrade Lucky Olerhimena Ofomukoro, (JP), a grassroot political mobilizer and youth leader of the People Democracy Party (PDP) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, has congratulated Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Executive Governor of the State on his recent pre-election Supreme Court and Election Petition Tribunal victories. The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the candidacy of Governor Sheriff  Oborevwori valid credentials for the 2023 Delta governorship election, putting to rest all pre-election disputes and controversies surrounding the state’s governorship election and the dismissal of the Delta State…

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23-Yr Man Dies In Delta Popular  Hotel At Ughelli

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Few weeks after its power generating sets and security guard houses were burnt by fire caused by electrical surge, a 23 years old man, simply identified as Victor Benjamin has died in a popular hotel located along the East West Road axis in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta state. It was gathered that the deceased had lodged in room no: 414 of Wetland hotel Ughelli, on Saturday before his mysterious untimely death. According sources, “The young man had gone to the hotel to relax and when his friends…

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EFCC: Federal Court Unseals Ukodhiko’s Property

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Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Wednesday set aside Mareva order previously granted to seal the property and assets belonging to Member Representing Isoko North/South Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko. It would be recalled on May 19, 2023, the court in a suit No: FHC/PH/CS/88/2023, ordered the sealing of his Company’s office in Port Harcourt and his Isoko country home at Erawah-Owhe, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, over a business transaction involving Joeny Holdings Limited, an oil and gas conglomerate he once had interest in. Delivering…

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