Month: October 2023

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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Ughelli Kingdom Marks Day Of Prayers, Thanksgiving

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  THE 12 edition of Ughelli Prayer Day of Thanksgiving tagged, EBENEZER was celebrated with prayers and supplications for God to heal the land and deliver the kingdom ancient enchantment.   The annual program had always been a success right from inception 12 years ago.   According to the traditional ruler of Ughelli Kingdom, HRM Evang Dr. Wilson Ojakovo Oharisi III, JP, APJ, “I Feel happy because God has answered our prayers because the vision came to me that we should have prayers every year and ever since then, God…

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Oborevwori Assigns Enerhen Sunction Flyover Supervision To Manager

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  Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the assignment of the supervision of Enerhen Junction to 1st Marine Gate Flyover Project construction to the Commissioner for Special Projects, Barr. Funyei Manager. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon Ksc, on Monday in Asaba, said Manager is to take charge of the project supervision to completion. The Governor charged the Commissioner to be diligent in the supervision to ensure that the contractor delivers world – class standard project for the…

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Prominent Delta politician, Andrew Aganbi, Dies In London

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  ….Family announces United Kingdom and Nigeria burial activities     A notable politician and business magnate, Andrew Anirejuoritse Aganbi, is dead. ‘’We are all deeply saddened by Andrew Aganbi’s passing, but his life and legacy will live on forever in our lives and in our hearts.’’ A statement from the family of renowned Itsekiri cleric and nonagenarian Bible translator, Deacon Stephen Ejueyitsi Aganbi, said on Saturday. Popularly known as AK Khashoggi –Cash Man, Andrew Aganbi died on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in London. The statement described the late politician…

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Protesters Lament Unlawful Dredging In Ughelli, Send SOS To Delta State Government

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RESIDENTS of second Amekpa in Ekiugbo-Ughelli community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta state, had in a protest called on the federal and state governments to rescue them from incessant threat and unlawful dredging at the back of their houses. Displaying placards with inscriptions such as, ‘Delta State Governor, Come to our aid, rescue us from illegal dredgers’ Ughelli North Chairman Come and Rescue us, ‘Let The Poor Breath’, they called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to rescue them from the hand of the rich.…

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Delta Retirees/ Pensioners Demand Justice Over Alleged Arbitrary Deductions

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  Delta State Local Government Retirees are expressing their dissatisfaction with the alleged arbitrary removal of #8 million from pensions and gratuities of local government retirees. They are now demanding the immediate removal of the Auditor General and his deputy from office for misleading the Secretary to the State Government and the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON). The chairman, Pst Daniel Onosanimoni, and Secretary, Elder Godwin Ekelini, are outraged by the deductions and claim that the issue surrounding the #40 billion ALGON loan has caused even more distress…

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Tinubu Supreme Court Victory Will Further Strengthen Nigeria Democracy- Macaulay

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  Former Secretary to the Delta State Government and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade (Chief) Ovuozourie Samuel Macaulay has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the Supreme Court Verdict which uphold his election as the nation’s number one citizen. In a congratulatory message issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Ovedhe Hezekiah, Macaulay, said “Our judicial system has once again proven itself in tackling disputes that arise from our elections.” He commended the Supreme Court Justices for staying committed to upholding the rule of law as well…

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Uduaghan Is A Perfect Gentleman,  Leader Par Excellence- Alema Of Warri

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  Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has been hailed as an extraordinary leader, an epitome of humility, selflessness and patriotism. “Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan is a perfect gentleman and a leader par excellence. In a congratulatory message on Uduaghan’s 69th birthday, the Alema of Warri and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Webster Group of Companies, High Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, expressed his admiration for the former governor’s wisdom, humility and courage. ‘’For exceptional leaders and patriots like you, every birthday is a milestone not just because it is…

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UPU Youth Election : My Vision For Urhobo Nation As Chief Whip – Agbubi

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By ‘Tekevwe Oreva/Ughelli   Comrade Agbubi Ejovwoke Emmanuel a frontline aspirant for the Chief Whip position of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Youth Wing election has expressed confidence in restoring the Urhobo greatest through a well coordinated business meetings. In his statement, he noted that it is almost a culture in every youth gatherings for an uproar to arise but it takes a well skill interpersonal communicator to pacify every warring personnel and courageous to discipline any erring member to restore peace and orderliness for a fruitful business meeting which…

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TANTITA Rejoice With Pres Tinubu  Over Re-Affirmation Of His Victory

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The management and entire team of Tantita Security Services Limited (TSSL), on Thursday , October 26, 2023, felicitated with His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, President and Commander -in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on his well established victory at the Supreme Court. Tantita management said in a statement that, “There is no doubt that you convincingly won the presidential poll of 25th February 2023. The sustained sabre rattling has come to an end and we implore all Nigerians to support and join hands…

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