Month: August 2024

Kidnap Victim Escapes With Handcuff In Delta Community

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A victim of kidnap narrowly escaped from his kidnappers as his vehicle, mobile phone and other valuables went with the suspected kidnappers in Ekiugbo community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Though the report is sketchy,it was learned the victim, a Civil Engineer narrowly escaped from his abductors after they had successfully get hold of him. It was learned that the victim name (withheld), had gone to fill his gas cylinder and on his way home when the unfortunate incident occurs at the entrance of his home. A…

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Prof Ophori Empowers Artisans, Petty Traders With Equipments And Cash In Delta

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    IN his quest and bid to have a better community and society void of unrest and restiveness, a University of Benin Don, Prof Endurance Ophori has empowered artisans with tool and petty traders with cash in Edjekota-Ogor community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Items presented to beneficiaries of at the event held his country home include, set of sewing machine, weaving machine, cordless clippers, and hair dryers while 5 petty traders was empowered with cash grant. This just as Prof Patrick Muoboghare offers scholarship and…

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Victim Of Alleged Extortion By DESTMA Writes Gov Sheriff

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Open Letter to Governor Sheriff: Urgent Appeal to Curb the Extortion and Harassment by DESTMA Officials Dear Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, I am writing to express my deep concern about the increasingly unruly and oppressive behavior of Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA) officials in Sapele. These officials, often referred to as “Okowa Police,” have become a source of harassment, intimidation, and extortion for many Deltans, including myself. As a victim of DESTMA’s misconduct, I have firsthand experience of the trauma and financial hardship caused by their actions. I have been…

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DELTA AT 33 YEARS OF RETROGRESSION

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By Zik Gbemre   What are Deltan politicians celebrating for 33 years of creation of Delta state? Are the Deltan politicians celebrating bad leadership, poverty, hunger, unemployment, kidnappings, robberies, killings and youth violence? Delta state is retrogressing and not progressing. Delta state is not lucky with leaders because supposed elected governors are imposed on the people to loot as they like. Immediate past Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s made stupendous wealth feasting on the state’s commonwealth from clinging to political offices. Sheriff Oborevwori is now at the helms, amassing wealth from the…

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Delta At 33: Tilije, Amioku Express Optimism Of A Better And Brighter Future For Deltans

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  The Delta State Commissioner for Finance, Chief (Sir) Fidelis Okenmor Tilije, the Chairman of the Delta State Civil Service Commission, Mrs. Roseline Amioku, has both expressed their optimism of a better and brighter future for the both indigenous and resident of the state. They urged Deltans to have little patient with the current administration, pointing that the foundation have been laid for Deltans to start enjoying dividends of democracy in all parts of the state. The dou spoke in separate interviews with Journalist, shortly after a thanksgiving service to…

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Delta Govt Demolishes Commissioner’s Buildings, Mini-Estate Demolish In Ughelli North

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  The Delta State government has demolished three buildings belonging to the Commissioner representing Isoko ethnic nationality at the Delta State Oil Producing Development Areas Commission, DESOPADEC board, Hon Victor Egbo and a mini estate built on a water canal obstructing water flow in Ughelli North Local Government Area. The demolition supervised by the State Director of Special Duties and Chairman, Task Force on Recovery of Government Lands, Chief Frank Omare has been a successful continued exercise since its inception about a week ago in Ughelli North despite threats and…

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Okuama Indigenes Call For The Unconditional Release Of Arrested Leaders

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THE people of Okuama community in Ewu kingdom of Ughelli South Local government Area, have appealed and called for the unconditional release of their leaders arrested by suspected military men at different locations across Delta State. These appeal was made by family members and some community leaders after the arrest of six persons including a woman. The arrest of Prof Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo, Mr James Oghoroko, Dennis Okugbaye, Pa Anthony Ahwemuria and Mrs Rita Akata has continued to generate tension among the indigenes of Ewu kingdom. Narrating how…

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Celebrating Delta State @ 33: A Comprehensive Journey of Growth, Unity, and Future Prospects

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  BY DENNIS OTU On August 27, 1991, the geographical and political landscape of Nigeria witnessed a significant transformation when the then Military President, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), created Delta State from the erstwhile Bendel State. Over the past 33 years, Delta State has evolved into a critical player in Nigeria’s socio-economic and political spheres, contributing significantly to the nation’s oil wealth and fostering a harmonious and diverse community. Geographical and Strategic Importance Delta State is situated in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, a region known for its…

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Aviation Minister, Keyamo Assures Okuama Of Fed Govt Involvement In Rebuilding, Donates 100 Bags Of Rice To Ewu IDP Camp

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    The Nigeria Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Space Development, Olorogun Festus Keyamo,SAN, has assured the people of Okuama community in that president administration is involved in ensuring that a lasting peace is returned to the community.     Olorogun Keyamo made this known when he donated 100 bags of 25kg rice to Okuama-Ewu IDP Camp last Sunday. Represented by Prince Sam Onokohwomo, Keyamo said,” We came with 100 bags of 25kg rice as one of the initiatives of the the Tinubu administration of the Renewed Hope Agenda.  …

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PRESIDENTIAL AIRCRAFTS SEIZURE ABROAD: ANOTHER SHAME OF A NATION

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By Zik Gbemre How shameful can it get. What an embarrassment, that Nigeria’s President’s official jet is impounded by private companies in foreign countries. It means Nigeria as a country has totally lost reputation and dignity in eyes of the international community. Too bad. Tinubu is hardly in the country. One would have expected Tinubu to remain in Nigeria to resolve her many problems. With all his globetrotting Tinubu has lost self-dignity and self-esteem. Tinubu goes about attending summits where he is not recognized. In South- Africa recently Tinubu was…

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