2023 Elections: Artisans, CAN, Civil Servants, Others Endorse Elumelu for Re-election…Pledge Support for Atiku/Okowa, Oborevwori/Onyeme, Others

2023 Elections: Artisans, CAN, Civil Servants, Others Endorse Elumelu for Re-election…Pledge Support for Atiku/Okowa, Oborevwori/Onyeme, Others

Ahead of Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections, more groups in Delta State have endorsed the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Ndudi Elumelu for re-election. Groups including highly influential Artisan Association of Nigeria, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN),…

EU-ACT, British Council Call for Govt, CSOs Collabo to Create Enabling Laws, Increase Compliance

EU-ACT, British Council Call for Govt, CSOs Collabo to Create Enabling Laws, Increase Compliance

The European Union and the British Council have urged Civil Society organisations in Nigeria to collaborate with the government in mapping out an enabling environment for the sector. The National Programme Manager, Agents for Citizen-Driven Transformation (ACT) Programme, Damilare Babalola said the…

2023: Aniocha North Demonstrates Overwhelming Love for Elumelu, PDP 5/5…As Reps Minority Leader Concludes Town Hall Meetings in A/O Federal Constituency

2023: Aniocha North Demonstrates Overwhelming Love for Elumelu, PDP 5/5…As Reps Minority Leader Concludes Town Hall Meetings in A/O Federal Constituency

It was a carnival of sorts in communities in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State on Thursday, February 17, 2023, when the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu visited the Communities in conclusion of his…

2023: Aniocha North Communities Restate Commitment To Re-elect Elumelu …Affirm Resolve to vote Atiku/Okowa, Oborevwori/Onyeme, PDP 5/5

2023: Aniocha North Communities Restate Commitment To Re-elect Elumelu …Affirm Resolve to vote Atiku/Okowa, Oborevwori/Onyeme, PDP 5/5

Communities in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State have restated their commitment to re-elect the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and member representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, saying that has been proactive and sincere in representing…

APC: THE CRACK AND THE UNENDING CONVERSATION

APC: THE CRACK AND THE UNENDING CONVERSATION

By Austen Akhagbeme: The diminutive governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, seems to be leading the pack, being the most vociferous of them all. He is firing from all cylinders to assert that the ongoing cash policy of the Buhari-led administration…

EU-ACT, British Council Call for Govt, CSOs Collaboration to Create Enabling Laws and Increase Compliance

EU-ACT, British Council Call for Govt, CSOs Collaboration to Create Enabling Laws and Increase Compliance

The European Union and the British Council have urged Civil Society organisations in Nigeria to collaborate with the government in mapping out an enabling environment for the sector. The National Programme Manager, Agents for Citizen-Driven Transformation (ACT) Programme, Damilare Babalola said the…

OPINION: ISOKO SENATORIAL OPPORTUNITY AND THE POSITION OF ISOKO TRADITIONAL RULERS COUNCIL

OPINION: ISOKO SENATORIAL OPPORTUNITY AND THE POSITION OF ISOKO TRADITIONAL RULERS COUNCIL

“… Says 5/5 Crusade Is Epileptic – Prof. Akpotu.” -By Jubilant Igelige, JP The President General of Isoko Development Union (IDU), Prof. Chris Akpotu has disclosed that Isoko ethnic nationality cannot afford to miss the Delta South Senatorial seat in the forthcoming…

<em>BUHARI, NIGERIANS AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF POLITICAL VENDETTA</em>

BUHARI, NIGERIANS AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF POLITICAL VENDETTA

-By Austen Akhagbeme: That the Naira redesign policy of the Buhari regime has become a nightmare since October last year when it was first announced is no longer in doubt. This laudable monetary policy, ordinarily speaking, could have gone down in history…

E.K. Clark: How Not To Be An Elder Statesman

E.K. Clark: How Not To Be An Elder Statesman

-By Fred Edoreh: As a matter of culture we respect elders, but when they sometimes misapply the honour to manipulate society to achieve self interest it becomes somewhat unbecoming. I have read the open letter of our revered Chief E.K. Clark to…

The Power of Right Leadership: Evidence from Okowanomics

The Power of Right Leadership: Evidence from Okowanomics

OKOWANOMICS SERIES Okowanomics Fact Sheet No. 13, February 2023. “The Power of Right Leadership: Evidence from Okowanomics”. DELTA STATE JOB AND WEALTH CREATION BUREAU [DSJWCB] is pleased to publish the latest [new] edition of the Okowanomics Fact Sheet Series. The purpose of…

2023 Election: We Will Ensure Security of Corps Members-NSCDC CG

2023 Election: We Will Ensure Security of Corps Members-NSCDC CG

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Audi has expressed the readiness of the Corps to protect members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), INEC officials and election materials to be deployed for the…

2023 Polls: Okowa wants total rejection of Muslim-Muslim ticket 

2023 Polls: Okowa wants total rejection of Muslim-Muslim ticket 

Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Delta, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has called for total rejection of Muslim-Muslim ticket in the forthcoming Presidential election to mitigate religious intolerance and ensure unity in the country.  He made the call…

Elumelu Was Not Chased Away By Adonte Community …Too loved to be Chased Away by Any Community in Aniocha/Oshimili

Elumelu Was Not Chased Away By Adonte Community …Too loved to be Chased Away by Any Community in Aniocha/Oshimili

The attention of the Ndudi Elumelu Campaign Organization has been drawn to a misleading video and publication purporting that the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, and our Principal, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu was chased out of Adonte, a community in…

Elumelu Pledges Collective Involvement of All In Empowerment Distribution **Engages Aniocha South Communities in Town Hall Meetings…Says Atiku/Okowa Presidency ‘ll Promote Traditional Institution 

Elumelu Pledges Collective Involvement of All In Empowerment Distribution **Engages Aniocha South Communities in Town Hall Meetings…Says Atiku/Okowa Presidency ‘ll Promote Traditional Institution 

Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Ndudi Elumelu has noted the challenge in the sharing of his constituency empowerment items and pledged the collective involvement of all segments, especially Youths in his subsequent empowerment programmes. Elumelu gave the assurance…

UN, Diplomatic Community Restate Commitment to Nigeria’s Elections

UN, Diplomatic Community Restate Commitment to Nigeria’s Elections

The United Nations in Nigeria and members of the diplomatic community have restated their commitment to supporting Nigeria in ensuring peaceful, credible, and inclusive elections, even as concern was shown over the possible adverse effects on the forthcoming elections due to fuel…

OPINION: E. K. Clark and the Abuse of Old Age

OPINION: E. K. Clark and the Abuse of Old Age

-By Friday Ewiwilem More than ten years ago when he proclaimed to the world that he had turned eighty years of age, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, said that he was already in the departure lounge with his boarding pass to exit the…

2023: Oshimili North Communities Express Determination to Re-elect Elumelu …As Minority Leader Further Engages in Town Hall Meetings 

2023: Oshimili North Communities Express Determination to Re-elect Elumelu …As Minority Leader Further Engages in Town Hall Meetings 

Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Ndudi Elumelu has been assured of the determination of Communities in Oshimili North Local Government Area in Delta State, to re-elect him as the member representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency in the National Assembly….

Okowa not a dictator – Ifeajika 

Okowa not a dictator – Ifeajika 

Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, is not a dictator as alleged by Pa Edwin Clark, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, has said.  Ifeajika who was speaking on a…

<em>APC, EL-RUFAI AND THE POLITICS OF ASO ROCK</em>

APC, EL-RUFAI AND THE POLITICS OF ASO ROCK

-By Austen Akhagbeme: The currency redesign policy of the central bank of Nigeria, CBN and the accompanying tributaries of troubles since then, are dangerously revealing the inner workings of the Nigerian circuit of power within the Aso Rock presidential villa. Just recently,…

2023: NURTW, Delta Orators, Urhobo Musicians endorse Atiku-Okowa, PDP candidates 

2023: NURTW, Delta Orators, Urhobo Musicians endorse Atiku-Okowa, PDP candidates 

Members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers Delta State Chapter (NURTW), have given their support to Atiku/Okowa and Sheriff/Onyeme Presidential and Governorship tickets of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) respectively.  Addressing journalists shortly after a meeting of the group with…

2023 Election: ECOWAS, IPAC task political actors in South East, South-South on peaceful elections

2023 Election: ECOWAS, IPAC task political actors in South East, South-South on peaceful elections

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has called on all candidates and political parties in Nigeria, especially in the South East and South-South geological zones to more than ever before embrace peace and works towards the credible outcome of 2023…

Okowa’s excellent performance in Delta justified his nomination as Vice-Presidential Candidate  

Okowa’s excellent performance in Delta justified his nomination as Vice-Presidential Candidate  

We have read with keen interest the open letter to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa by elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark.  First we accord him his due respect as an elder statesman and a respected father in our state, but we state categorically that…

PROF AKPOTU APPEALS TO ISOKO PEOPLE TO EVALUATE TRUE POLITICAL POSITION

PROF AKPOTU APPEALS TO ISOKO PEOPLE TO EVALUATE TRUE POLITICAL POSITION

From MICHAEL J. EKOKORUWE The President General of the Isoko Apex social cultural organization, ISOKO Development Union (IDU), Prof. Chris Akpotu, has again appealed to all Isoko sons and daughters, home and diaspora to critically evaluate the true position of the Isoko…

NSCDC Bags Outstanding Govt Agency Award …Assures of Election Security

NSCDC Bags Outstanding Govt Agency Award …Assures of Election Security

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has emerged as the best Leadership Government Agency of the year 2022. The Corps on Tuesday received the award during the 14th Edition of the Leadership Annual Conference and Awards, themed “Credible Elections and…

EU launches 2023 election observation

EU launches 2023 election observation

The Chief Observer European Union Election Observation mission for 2023 General Election, Mr. Barry Andrews has appeal to stakeholders to ensure that the upcoming elections are peaceful, free and fair. He also disclosed that 40 long term observers would be deployed by…

Resettlement: Zulum opens 300 houses

Resettlement: Zulum opens 300 houses

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum on Monday commissioned 300 units of resettlement houses built for citizens affected by Boko Haram attacks in Rumirgo town of Askira-Uba Local Government Area of the state. The project is one of several housing interventions from…

Delta Govt Denies seeking fresh N100bn loan

Delta Govt Denies seeking fresh N100bn loan

-ByAlbert OGRAKA: Delta State Government has cleared the air on myriad of claims that it was seeking new loans from banks ahead of the 2023 general elections. It alleged that the misinformation is being peddled by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC)…

2023: OBAS APPEALS TO YOUTHS IN OSHIMILI SOUTH TO VOTE ALL APC CANDIDATES *As Tinubu/Shetima ticket would guarantee youth employment, human capital dev

2023: OBAS APPEALS TO YOUTHS IN OSHIMILI SOUTH TO VOTE ALL APC CANDIDATES *As Tinubu/Shetima ticket would guarantee youth employment, human capital dev

Youth Contact and Mobilization Director for the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) inOshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, Cmr. Amos Peter Obas has passionately appealed to all the youths in Oshimili SouthL.G.A. to vote for all APC candidates come February 25th and March 11th 2023 general elections. The Jagaban, as he is fondly called, made this appeal in Asaba, the headquarter of OshimiliSouth Local Government…

2022 Best Gov Award: Bashorun Askia Says Okowa Earned It Through Commitment To Deltans’ Well-being 

2022 Best Gov Award: Bashorun Askia Says Okowa Earned It Through Commitment To Deltans’ Well-being 

Managing Director/CEO of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) and Udu of Isoko Nation, Bashorun Askia Ogieh (JP), says Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s intelligence, depth and commitment to well being of Deltans, earned him VANGUARD PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2022 award….

NNPP NASS Candidate Emphasizes On Quality Representation Of Aniocha/Oshimili *Assures Voters’ Agree Of Good Leadership

NNPP NASS Candidate Emphasizes On Quality Representation Of Aniocha/Oshimili *Assures Voters’ Agree Of Good Leadership

-By Enalo James: The candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP for Aniocha/Oshimili House of Representatives, Mr. Anthony Ochei, Onochieobodo, has reemphasized that he will represent the people with distinction by providing their desirable needs, if he is voted into office. …

PDP’ll secure Nigeria, grow our economy – Atiku

PDP’ll secure Nigeria, grow our economy – Atiku

Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday said if voted into office, his administration would change the security architecture in the country and grow the economy. He gave the assurance at the party’s Presidential Campaign in Delta…

2023 Election: IHS Donates Communication Gadgets to NIS

2023 Election: IHS Donates Communication Gadgets to NIS

The management of IHS an international Telecoms infrastructure company has donated equipment worth millions of naira to the Nigeria immigration Service (NIS) to promote service delivery especially regarding border security as the nation gears up for general election. The CEO of the…

Modi Gives Acceptable Standards of Globalization for Developing Countries

Modi Gives Acceptable Standards of Globalization for Developing Countries

Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed the acceptable standard of globalization to developing nations, insisting that it should be human-centric. Modi, in his Opening Remarks at the Concluding Leaders’ Session of the Voice of Global South Summit recently held…

EU Expresses Concern Over CSOs Low Compliance To Extant Law

EU Expresses Concern Over CSOs Low Compliance To Extant Law

The European Union (EU) has expressed concern over the low compliance of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on extant laws guiding the regulations of the system at the state and local levels in Nigeria. The concern was expressed on Monday under its Agents…

Hon. Awogu Remain Most Acceptable, Qualified Candidate For Ndi Ogbaru, Says Nwosu, Aniegbuna, others

Hon. Awogu Remain Most Acceptable, Qualified Candidate For Ndi Ogbaru, Says Nwosu, Aniegbuna, others

-From SUNNY A. DAVID: The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) Leader in Ogbaru Local Government Area and Commissioner for Information, Anambra State, Hon. Sir. Paul Nwosu, while speaking at the campaign Council meeting at Onuiyi Haven, Atani. The Commissioner described APGA Candidate…

<strong>Soludo Appointed National Leader Of APGA, Speaks On Party’s Progress, 2023 Election </strong>

Soludo Appointed National Leader Of APGA, Speaks On Party’s Progress, 2023 Election 

From SUNNY A. DAVID:  The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo has been appointed as the National Leader of APGA, the third-largest political party with 1 State.  The Governor bagged the appointment on Friday at the NEC meeting of the…

<strong>Soludo Calls For Nnamdi Kanu’s Unconditional Release, Offers To Stand Surety</strong>

Soludo Calls For Nnamdi Kanu’s Unconditional Release, Offers To Stand Surety

-BY SUNNY A. DAVID: The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who has been in detention with the Federal Government of Nigeria Prof. Soludo who made the demand…