Month: April 2024

The Labours Of Healing A Nation

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By Pat Utomi   Each call from a journalist to discuss the ‘crisis’ in the Labour Party makes me feel the crisis of elite in Nigeria is so advanced that people are unable to recognize the difference between storms in teacups and hurricanes. These days in Nigeria, crisis seems native to political parties. Big trouble is resident in almost every transaction or meeting of our traditional parties. Wahala blooms, as champions of state capture jockey for advantage in a system long divorced from rules. But the Labour Party we seek…

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Violation Of Human Right ,DSS Needs  To Redress Issues

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As IPC dissatisfied over harassment From Elizabeth Vincent/ Yenagoa The International Press Centre (IPC), has expressed  displeasure over yet another recent harassment ,of its Executive Director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade, by officials of the State Security Service otherwise known as the DSS, at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria. In a press statement issues by the press freedom officer “Mr Melody Akinjiyan April 16, said last week Thursday April 11, while Mr. Arogundade prepared to board a late-night Air France Flight to Berlin, Germany to participate in the respective general…

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Gov Oborevwori Aide, Flag Off ‘Sheriff Cares Movement’, Visits Correctional Centers

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Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State governor on Female Youths, Comrade Sandra Tuviere Akpoguma, has flagged off the ‘Sheriff Cares Movement’ with visitation and presentation of essential items to female inmates at some correctional centres across the state. Items presented to female inmates at the Medium Security Correctional Center, Sapele  include, Sanitary Pads, Tissue Papers, Detergent Powder, Soaps, Body cream, Toothpaste, toothbrushes, Ladies underwear Pants, Beverages, Bathing Sponges, Shaving Sticks, and Cotton Buds. Other items are, Snacks, Breads, Milo, Cowbell Milk, Tin Milk and disposable plates to cushion the…

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Okuama killings: Nigerian Army Bows To Pressure, Releases Detained Delta Monarch

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The Nigerian Army, had on Friday bowed to pressure and released from it detention, the traditional ruler of Ewu-Urhobo kingdom after spending nearly a month with them in Abuja.   The monarch was released to Senator Ede Dafinone by the military authority the Defence Headquarters at about 11am today with understanding that the senator will make the king available should his attention be needed. It was gathered.   The Monarch who is in good spirit was surrounded by his wife and other family members during the military briefing of journalist…

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Advocate Newspaper At 10: Stakeholders Urges Politicians To Shun Keke, Motorcycle Empowerment To Nigerian Youths

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Stakeholders and leaders have charged politicians to shun Keke, Motorcycle, Generator and Fridge empowerment to Nigerian youths rather they should channel such to skill acquisition trainings and technical education. The charged was made at a public lecture series to mark the 10th  anniversary of Advocate Newspaper with the them:Youth Empowerment and Leadership Evolution: Rethinking Nigeria’s Leadership Recruitment Process, held at Wetland Hotel, Ughelli, Delta State. Speaking at the event, the Guest of Honor, Olorogun Fred Majemite, a prominent lawyer and former commissioner in Delta state said, ” We must all…

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Tompolo Celebrates Amaseikumor Festival, As Kings, Nass Members Storm Oporoza

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The rich culture of the people of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State was on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 showcased to the whole world when the monarch of the Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, (Aketekpe-Agadagba) and High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo hosted cream-de-la cream at the famous Amaseikumor Festival. Our Correspondent reports that the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta, His Imperial Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, (Aketekpe-Agadagba) and some Traditional rulers in the State were elated as the…

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Corruption: EFCC Arraigns Father-in-Law, Daughter-in-Law For Alleged Forgery In Lagos

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  The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, April 15, 2024, arraigned a father-in-law, Alaba Alakija and his daughter-in-law, Oyinkansola Alakija before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on an amended two-count charge bordering on alleged conspiracy and using false documents. One of the counts reads: “Alaba Alakija and Oyinkansola Alakija, on or about the 6th day of August, 2015 at Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to financially benefit from the property…

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Igbo Community Association, Commends Gov Oborevwori Over Appointment

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LEADERS and Stakeholders Igbo community association, Ughelli, has commended the Delta state governor, Rt. Hon. Chief Sheriff Oborevwori over the appointment of Chief Chima Raymond Ohale as Special Assistant (SA) to the governor on Non indigene. In a communique issued by the group, in Ughelli, signed by its president and secretary, Olorogun Raymond Anozie and Ejiogu Tochukwu Anthony respectively said “On behalf of the entire Igbo community Association, Ughelli we wish to sincerely thanked the governor of Delta State, Rt Hon.Chief Sheriff Oborevwori over the appointment of Chief Chima Raymond…

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Orezi Esievo Celebrates 55th Birthday, Distributes Food Items

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By Kelvin Ohoror   The Executive Director, Legal Service on the board of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, Hon. Barr. Orezi Esievo, mid-week, celebrated her 55 birthday anniversary in grand style, distributing food items to over 100 persons. Speaking with newsmen at her country home in Emede, Isoko South Local Government, Hon Barr Esievo expressed gratitude to God Almighty for His mercies and unmerited favour upon her life over the years. “It is a unique number because I am 55 today. I wanted to celebrate with my friends…

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