Rivers State Governor Chibuike Amaechi, has expressed the readiness of his Administration to handover on May 29. Amaechi who dismissed rumours he would not be handing over the reign of governance on the date, wondered what he would be doing in office…
Delta state government has expressed determination to further upgrade the Asaba International Airport to meet standards, saying that the recent down grade in the status of the Airport by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has not affected the operation of scheduled…
Asaba: Tuesday, April 28, 2015// THE Governor-elect for Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has inaugurated three committees comprising ninety-eight Deltans for a smooth democratic transition process. Speaking at the inauguration committee at Government House, Asaba, Senator Okowa informed Deltans that he would…
The senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Ighoyota Amori has been declared winner of the Delta Central Senatorial election. The rerun election held on Saturday, April 25, 2013 as fellows:- SAPELE WARDS: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10,…
Okpe political leaders Tuesday recognized the contributions of the Majority Leader of Delta State House of Assembly, Chief Monday Ovwigho Igbuya to the progress of the kingdom, describing him as a distinguished politician and patriot. Igbuya, who is also the national vice-chairman…
Ahead of this Saturday’s Delta Central Senatorial run-off election, Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has appealed to the electorate in the area to shun acts capable of disrupting the election. Governor Uduaghan who made the appeal in Warri during a meeting…
THE Governor-elect for Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has been challenged to ensure that ethnic rivalry becomes a thing of the past in the state. A socio-political organization, the Organization for Ndokwa Unity (aka Ndokwa Unite) in a press statement made available…
The Delta State Council of the NUJ has congratulated the State Governor-Elect, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur David Okowa, on his victory at the just concluded gubernatorial election. The Council described the poll as a bold endorsement of all Deltans, saying his votes…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally issued Certificate of Return to Senator Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, Delta State Governor-Elect and winner of the April 11, 2015 Governorship election. Okowa contested under the auspices of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Governor-Elect…
Governor of oil-rich Delta state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has congratulated the Governor-elect, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, saying that the victory at the polls has affirmed the performance and supremacy of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. In a statement issued in…
Incumbent Governor of Delta state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has assured that the Democratic transition from his administration to that of the Governor-elect, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on May 29, 2015 will be smooth. While thanking Deltans for their peaceful conduct during and after…
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has commended deltans for conducting themselves peacefully and orderly during the Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state. Governor Uduaghan who gave the commendation in Abigborodo in Warri North local Government Area after casting his vote at…
Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has described the death of Oronto Douglas, Adviser on Research, Documentation and Strategy to President Goodluck Jonathan as “very shocking” and “a devastating personal loss” difficult to replace. Reacting through Felix Ofou, his Press Secretary, few…
DELTA State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has commissioned a 3.5 billion naira 120 metre-long six span flyover bridge, the first constructed by the state government with a promise to ensure that Asaba will take its rightful place as one of the best…
A chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Uche Uraih has said Senator Ifeanyi Okowa will be the first Delta Northerner to be Governor of Delta State twenty four years after the state’s creation. Speaking in Asaba, Hon. Uraih, a former Chairman,…
GOVERNOR Emmanuel Uduaghan has charged members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to mobilize people at the grassroots to participate actively at the April 11 governorship and House of Assembly elections. According to the Governor, active mobilization of people at the units…
Two political leaders in Lagos Island are upset over remarks credited to the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu denigrating Igbos in Lagos State. Former Lagos Island Local Government Area Chairman, Mr. Lukman Ajose and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Babatunde Olorogun…
Delta State Governor Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has urged gubernatorial and state house of assembly candidates to ensure a peaceful and violent-free elections on Saturday, April 11. Speaking on Tuesday, April 07, 2015 during an Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) Select Stakeholders’ Emergency Meeting…
DELTA State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan said Monday that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state was ready for the April 11, 2015 Governorship election, saying no party can intimidate the PDP. At a meeting with PDP members in Delta Central…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Chief Ibrahim Babatunde Olorogun-Etti, on Monday described the PDP gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State, Mr. Jimi Agbaje as a charismatic leader with a strong moral belief of how things should be….
Jews in the Diaspora, Nigeria Chapter have commenced the eight-day Jewish festival of Pesach, commemorating the biblical story of Exodus, during which the first-born sons of the Israelites were passed over while those of the Egyptians were killed. The Chief Host, Mrs….
DELTA State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has expressed satisfaction at the turn out of voters for the Presidential elections held today (28/03/2015. Addressing newsmen shortly after voting at Unit 1, Ward 6, Abigborodo in Warri North local government area of the state,…
President Goodluck Jonathan has finally been accredited to vote, despite series of failed attempt to capture his biometric details. Jonathan, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, had arrived at the Otazi playground polling centre in his home town, Otuoke, Bayelsa State,…
The official website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has eportedly been hacked. Press Secretary to INEC chairman, Mr. Kayode Idowu, has confirmed the incidence in a text message to huhuonline.com. “Hacked will be up soon,” Idowu’s text read. Meanwhile, President…
The Presidential and National Assembly elections in parts of Delta state is witnessing a hitch with the seemingly unpreparedness of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). At Abigborodo, Ward 6 with 4 units, Warri North Local Government Area, as at 12:10pm and…
Children Government of Nigeria has called on all political parties, candidates and other stakeholders in the 2015 general elections to embrace peace before, during and after the elections. The president of the Children Government of Nigeria, Theodora Otitorichukwu made the clarion call…
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has performed the ground-breaking ceremony of the more than 16 billion dollars Gas Revolution Industrial Park (GRIP), Delta State with an assurance that the project would create over four million jobs. While assuring international investors that the project…
AHEAD of Saturday’s elections, the Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has urged Deltans to comport themselves lawfully and avoid any action capable of leading to breach of peace. Besides, he said that there was need for the people to conduct themselves…
Wife of the Nigeria’s President, Dame Patience Jonathan, on Monday in Onitsha appealed to the people of the Eastern region of Nigeria to re-elect her husband, President Goodluck Jonahan for a second erm in office by voting massively in the Mach 28…
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has been conferred with the award of the Most Outstanding Governor in Human Capital Development in Nigeria by the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ), Delta State Council. The governor who was presented…
Mrs Ifeoma Agbomah, Chairman, Delta State Rural Development Agency (RDA) said that the state government has distributed 15 electricity transformers to boost power supply in rural communities across the state. The Chairman disclosed this on Thursday March 19, 2015 at Otolokpo in…
THE Chairman, Delta State Council of National Union of Road Transport Workers, Comrade Ifeanyi Obi has congratulated the newly elected President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Ayuba Wabba, describing the emergence of new leadership as progressive for the country. Speaking…
As many Ngerians crave for the suspension of the use of card readers during the forthcoming elections, Delta State Commissioner for Information, Barr. Chike Ogeah has caled on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to jettison the plan due to persistent doubts…
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that no Nigerian was disenfranchised in the forthcoming elections. Governor Uduaghan who stated this when the Peoples’ Democratic Party [PDP] National Vice Chairman, South South zone,…
DELTA State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has decried the growing bitterness and hate-based campaigns by politicians saying that it would do the country no good. Uduaghan spoke on Monday at a town hall meeting with professional groups and civil society organizations in…
CLERGYMEN from different parts of Delta State have gathered in Asaba for the maiden edition of Clergymen Lawn Tennis Tournament billed to kick off today, Monday, March 16, 2015 at the New Government House, Asaba. According to the coordinator of the tournament…
THE All Progress Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency, Hon. Eugene Okolocha has called on the Federal Government to include Ndokwa in the Gas City Project. Hon. Okolocha said the call was necessary bearing in mind that Ndokwa…
The Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has pleaded with the State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, to expedite action towards completing the Ultra Modern Secretariat building of the Union. This is contained in resolutions reached at the Congress…
A 24 man team made up of 18 players and six Officials of Dedebit SC Football Club from Ethiopia, arrived Lagos on this afternoon, Thursday, March 12, 2015 and were Air-lifted to Benin City before making it to Warri by road. Dedebit…
Warri Wolves Captain and Super Eagles defender, Azubuike Egwuekwe has warned his team mates that the match against Dedebit SC of Ethiopia on Saturday in the CAF Confederation Cup second round, first leg will be tough and urged the fans to come…
