Omene/Taiga Crisis: Peace Initiatives Council Inaugurates Urhobo Peace and Unity Committee
By Daniel Dafe Members of Peace Initiatives Council (PIC), a group formed to tackle the lingering crisis in…
Presidential Amnesty Programme: Protesters Block South-West Road
–Urge Dokubo To Pay Ezonebi -Call On President Buhari, DSS, NSA To Wade Into The Matter By Phil…
The Ugly Tale Of Tramadol Addiction In DELSU
If there is any hard drug more popular than the well known paracetamol, it is Tramadol. Trams, as…
Relocation: Abraka Market Traders Dare Majemite, Block Federal Road
–As Council Chair Invites Them For Dialogue By Daniel Dafe Traders in Abraka main market along the express,…
DELSU: Ohwavborua’s Death Is A Minus To SSANU, Heartbreaking, Says Chairman
By Daniel Dafe The Chairman of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Delta State University, Abraka…
Oborevwori Hails Governor Okowa For Introduction Of Medium Term Expenditure Framework
As Workshop On MTEF Opens In Asaba For Lawmakers By Our Correspondents The Speaker of the Delta State House of…
Daniel Dafe Umukoro, is the celebrated publisher of Oasis Magazine, a vibrant news medium in Delta State with motto: “Raising the Standard”.
According to the publisher, Oasis Magazine is a tool, he intends to with other like-minds, compliment the efforts of those who are working hard to birth the new Nigeria.
Dafe, as he is popularly called, had his primary and secondary education at Ufuoma Primary School and Ufoma Secondary School respectively, and then proceeded to Excellence Secondary Secondary, all in Sapele where he sat for the West African Examination Council (WAEC) examination and came out in flying colours.
He is a graduate of Delta State University and presently resides in Delta State where he presides over Success Life Mega Church, which he founded several years ago..
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Omene/Taiga Crisis: Peace Initiatives Council Inaugurates Urhobo Peace and Unity Committee
By Daniel Dafe Members of Peace Initiatives Council (PIC), a group formed to tackle the lingering crisis in Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), have successfully inaugurated a the Urhobo Peace and Unity Committee (UPUC), urging the group to unite the two warring factions of Chief Joe Omene and Chief Moses Taiga that have continued to lay…
Presidential Amnesty Programme: Protesters Block South-West Road
–Urge Dokubo To Pay Ezonebi -Call On President Buhari, DSS, NSA To Wade Into The Matter By Phil Abha The delegates of the Ezonebi Training Centre, on Wednesday protested over the non-payment of their coordinator, Enetimi Evah Ezonebi. The delegates blocked the southwest road in the early hours of the day, demanding the Presidential Amnesty…
Oborevwori Hails Governor Okowa For Introduction Of Medium Term Expenditure Framework
As Workshop On MTEF Opens In Asaba For Lawmakers By Our Correspondents The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended the State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for introducing the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) in the state. In his opening remarks on Thursday in Asaba, at a two-day workshop on Medium Term…
Ereyitomi Sues For Peaceful Coexistence Among Ethnic Groups In Warri
By Phil Abha The member representing Warri Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Chief Thomas Ereyitomi JP, has sued for peaceful coexistence among Itsekiri and Urhobo indigenes residing in Warri, and other ethnic groups in the area. Chief Eteyitomi made the disclosure in Warri recently, while reacting to recent developments leading to a…
Waive/Keyamo Visits: Expect Jobs, Empowerment Packages, Emete President Tells Urhobo Ladies
By Daniel Dafe The President of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Female Youth Wing (Emete), Worldwide, Onajite Efedede, has said that the separate visit of the body to a House of Representatives member representing Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency, Honorable (Rev) Francis Ejiroghene Waive, and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, will soon…
Peace Initiatives Committee Moves To Unite Omene, Taiga, End Division In Urhobo Land
…Set To Inaugurate 36-Member-Forum Headed By Akporhonor By Daniel Dafe Peace Initiative Committee (PIC), a group formed to settle the lingering crisis in Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) will on October 12, 2019, inaugurate a 36-man-committee with a mandate to unite the two warring factions of Chief Joe Omene and Chief Moses Taiga that have continued…
I’ll Still Determine Nigeria’s President, Delta Gov In 2023— Ofigo
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Ovo Ofigo on Thursday said he will still determine who become the President of Nigeria and the Governor of Delta State in 2023. Ofigo who is the Ogbarode of Ughievwen Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State made the assertion in a statement…
Okowa Suspends Aide Over Social Media Post Of N3.5bn Grant To Delta First Lady
Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has suspended his Special Assistant on Special Duties, Ovie Success Ossai, without salary for two months. Sahara Reporters, an online news platform reports that the suspension of the governor’s aide was not unconnected with a post he made on his Facebook page of a grant of N3.5bn given to the…
School Owners Back DTSG’s Drive To Shut Down Illegal Schools
–Says Commissioner Was Quoted Out Of Context On The Issue Of Provisional Approvals By Daniel Dafe The Chairman of National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Delta State Chapter, Deacon Monday Ifoghere, has said the Commissioner for Basic Education, Delta State, Mr. Patrick Ukah, was quoted out of context by journalists, adding that the…
Nigeria At 59: Let Us Remain Hopeful, Steadfast For A Better Nation, Oborevwori To Nigerians
By Our Reporters The Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful and steadfast for a better nation. The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Dennis Otu to mark the 59th Independence Anniversary of the nation, predicted a bright future for the…
Nigeria@59: Lets Consolidate On Our Democratic Gains, Ereyitomi Charges Nigerians
By Phil Abha The federal lawmaker representing Warri Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Chief Thomas Ereyitomi JP, has felicitated with Warri Federal constituency, Deltans and Nigerians as the nation celebrates her 59th independence anniversary, as he charged Nigerians to consolidate on the democratic gains achieved so far since after independence. Chief Ereyitomi JP…
URM Is PDP’s Arrangement To Shortchange Urhobo In 2023, Says Umukoro
By John Tega/Daniel Dafe The Secretary General, Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Youth Wing, Worldwide, and a human rights activist, Comrade Efemena Umukoro, has said that no patriotic Urhobo indigene will partake in the inaugural public lecture to be organized by Urhobo Renaissance Movement (URM) tomorrow, October 1, 2019, at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun,…
Sapele-Okpe Community Erects Statue to Honour Dafinone
By John Onos Sapele Okpe Community in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, has unveiled a statue of Late Senator David Omueya Dafinone to mark the anniversary of his death, describing him as a gift to the nation, and hoping his legacy will inspire others into becoming better citizens. Unveiling the statue in Sapele,…
UPU Warns Askia Ogieh To Stop His Ethnic Cleansing Of Urhobo Indigenes In DESOPADEC
…Appeals To Okowa, Diden To Intervene, Vows To Resist Marginalisation By Daniel Dafe The President General, Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Worldwide, Chief (Engr.) Joe Omene, has lamented the treatment meted on staff of Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC) of Urhobo extraction by the newly appointed Managing Director (MD) of the Board, Chief…
Urhobo Renaissance Movement To Hold Inaugural Public Lecture October 1
By Daniel Dafe The Urhobo Renaissance Movement (URM) will on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, hold her inaugural public lecture with theme: ‘Urhobo Rebirth.’ At the programme scheduled to hold at Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Conference Center, Effurun, Delta State, a lecture titled: “A Renaissance in the Urhobo Nation and the Quest for Leadership” will be…
Anigala, 12 Others Win Wisdom Class ‘Excellence Awards’
By Daniel Dafe Organisers of the Wisdom Class talk show will on Saturday, 6th September, 2019,present awards to the immediate past Deputy Vice Chancellor, Delta State University, Abraka, Prof Austine Anigala, and 12 others. The theme of the event scheduled to take place at Benbo Hotels, Abraka is ‘The Principles of Success in Life.’ According to…
Peteke: We Have Lost A Priceless Asset, Says DSP Agege
By Daniel Dafe The Deputy Senate President (DSP) and Member representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the Red Chambers, Barrister Ovie Omo-Agege, has mourned the demise of a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state, Chief Ochuko Unuagba, popularly referred to as Peteke, saying that the…
UPU Youth Wing Condemns Attack On Senator Agege For Attending The Thanksgiving Of DESOPADEC Chair
By Daniel Dafe The President, Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Youth Wing, Worldwide, Comrade Louis Anidi, has said that the decision of the Deputy Senate President (DSP), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, to attend the thanksgiving service of the Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Michael Diden, popularly known as Ejele, was in…
Tribunal: Delta Speaker, Oborevwori Dedicates Victory To God, Constituents
…Extends Hands Of Fellowship To Opponents By Our Correspondents The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday, September 23, 2019, dedicated his victory at the election petition tribunal to God and the people of Okpe State Constituency just as he extended hands of fellowship to his opponents. While thanking…
Ethiope East Council Boss Hails Okowa On Election Tribunal Victory
By Daniel Dafe The Executive Chairman, Ethiope East Local Government Area, Chief Faith Majemite, has congratulated the Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa on his victory at the Election Tribunal, saying that it was one well deserved, as she hailed him for wielding through the storm to get the nod of the courts for…
My Life Is In Danger, Widow Of Adimora, Kidnapped Nigeria Gas Coy Staff, Cries Out
… Seeks Aid To Settle Liabilities From Paid Ransom By Our Correspondents Forty five years old widow of kidnapped Nigeria Gas Company staff, Stephen Ugochukwu Igbayaka Adimora, Mrs. Judith Oruese Adimora, with six children between the ages of 6 and 15 years old, has raised alarm that her life was in danger in the hands…
NDDC: Okumagba Is The Best Man For The Job, UPU Youth President Tells Rita-Lori, Others
By Daniel Dafe The President, Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Youth Wing Worldwide, Comrade Louis Anidi, has condemned the move by Chief Rita-Lori Ogbebor and Itsekiri leaders to sue the Federal Government over the appointment of Olorogun Benard Okumagba as the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), adding that their opposition is selfish-based…
Community Newspaper Publishers Pass Vote Of Confidence On Delta Information Commissioner, Aniagwu
By Daniel Dafe The executive and members of Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria, (ACNPN), Delta State Council, has passed a vote of confidence on the Commissioner of Information in the state, Mr. Charles Aniagwu. At a meeting held in its secretariat yesterday in Asaba, the association in a press statement added: “We resolved…
Oborevwori Makes First Appointments, Picks Dennis Otu As CPS, Martin Uko SA On DESOPADEC
The Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has made his first appointments since his assumption of office June 10, 2019 as the Speaker of the Seventh Assembly. In a statement released and made available to newsmen, veteran journalists and author, Comrade Dennis Otu was reappointed as Chief Press Secretary CPS to…
Aniagwu: ACNPN Is The Only Recognised Umbrella Body For Community Newspaper Publishers In Delta State
Mr. Charles Aniagwu, Commissioner for Information, Delta State (l) & Comr. Jude Obiemenyego, Chairman, Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria (ACNPN). By Daniel Dafe The Commissioner for Information, Delta State, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has vowed to work with the Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria, Delta State Chapter, adding that the State Government…
NDDC: Ukpebitere Hails Buhari On Appointment Of Okumagba, Others
By Sunny Basikoro The Chairman, Board of Trustees, Democratic Youth Movement, Barrister Andrew Ukpebitere, has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari over the appointment of former Commissioner of Finance and Economic Planning, Delta State, Olorogun Bernard Okumagba as the Managing Director (MD) of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Ukpebitere made the commendation in a statement made available…
UWUU: Lagos Zone Set To Celebrate Anniversary On Saturday
By Sunny Basikoro The leaders and members of Urhobo World United Union (UWUU), Lagos Zone, will on Saturday, September 14, 2019, hold their anniversary celebration. This comes after a successful anniversary ceremony of the Abuja chapter of the union recently. A press release by the group said: “Come this Saturday, the Urhobo World United Union,…
Stella Okotete Congratulates Buhari Over Victory At Election Tribunal
By Sunny Basikoro Hon. Stella Erhuvwuoghene Okotete, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari, over his victory at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, describing it as a well deserved one. In a statement signed and released on behalf of the Executive Director, Business Development, NEXIM Bank through her Special Assistant (SA) on New Media, Comr. Sunny Basikoro,…
IYC: UPU Youth Wing Condemns Opposition Of Urhobo Indigene As Deputy Gov. In Bayelsa
By Daniel Dafe The President of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Youth Wing, Worldwide, Comrade Louis Anidi, has condemned the move by Ijaw youths to stop an Urhobo indigene from becoming the deputy governor in Bayelsa State. You will recall that Ijaw youths on Monday told the Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
Emete: Abuja Chairperson Commends Agege For Championing Urhobo Cause
–Congratulates Keyamo, Okumagba, Akpoyibo By Daniel Dafe The Chairperson of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Female Youth Wing (Emete), Abuja Chapter, Eloho Majemite Okwo, has commended the Deputy Senate President (DSP), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, for championing the cause of Urhobo Nation. Speaking to Oasis Magazine (OM) during an exclusive chat, Eloho Majemite Okwo, opined that…
UPU: Emete Congratulates Sunny Akpoyibo Over Appointment As CREN President
By Daniel Dafe The Female Youth Wing of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Worldwide, Emete, has congratulated Dr. Sunny Akpoyibo over his appointment by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, as the President of the Council for Renewable Energy Nigeria (CREN), describing him “as a very noble and worthy son of Urhobo nation.” The…
Emete: UPU Inaugurates Abuja Branch
A group photograph of Chief Joe Omene, PG, Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Worldwide (3rd l), Onajite Efedede, President, Emete (4th r), Eloho Majimete Okwo, Chairperson, Emete, Abuja Chapter (4th l), Edore Yugbovwre (2nd l) and other members of the chapter. By Daniel Dafe The Female Youth Wing, Emete, Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Worldwide, yesterday,…
Peretomode-led Administration Is Non-Chalant Towards Staff Welfare, Says DELSU JAC
…Gives University Management 7-Days Ultimatum To Address Demands Or Face Total Strike Action …Commends DTSG Over Role Played So Far By Dafe Rukevwe The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non-teaching staff unions of Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has issued a 7-day ultimatum to the management to meet its welfare demands or face total strike…
NDDC: UPU Female Youth Wing President Backs Odubu, Okumagba Appointments
By Daniel Dafe The President Of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Female Youth Wing (Emete), Worldwide, Efedede Onajite, Has Backed The Choice Of Dr. Pius Odubu And Bernard Okumagba As The Chairman And Managing Director Of The Niger Delta Development Commission (Nddc) Respectively. In A Press Release Made Available To Oasis Magazine (Om), Efedede Wondered Why…
UPU Youth Wing President Congratulates Keyamo Over Ministerial Appointment
By Daniel Dafe The President of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Youth Wing, Worldwide, Comrade Louis Anidi, has congratulated Barr. Festus Keyamo (SAN) over his appointment as the Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs by President Muhammadu Buhari. Anidi, spoke to Oasis Magazine (OM), during a phone conversation earlier today. According to him, Keyamo’s appointment…
UPU Women Wing President Congratulates New NDDC MD, Wishes Him A Successful Tenure
By Daniel Dafe The President of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Women Wing (Emete), Worldwide, Efedede Onajite, has congratulated Mr. Benard Okumagba over his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari as the new Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), noting that ‘this was the case of a round peg in a round hole’. Onajite, who…
UPU PG Felicitates With New NDDC MD, Congratulates Delta
By Daniel Dafe The President General of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Worldwide, Chief (Engr.) Joe Omene, has felicitated with Mr. Benard Okumagba over his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari to head the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Chief Omene, who spoke to Oasis Magazine (OM), during an exclusive interview in Mosogar also congratulated the Urhobo…
UPU Youth Wing President Congratulates New NDDC MD, Okumagba
By Daniel Dafe The President of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Youth Wing, Worldwide, Comrade Louis Anidi, has congratulated Mr. Benard Okumagba over his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari as the new Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Anidi, who spoke to Oasis Magazine (OM), during a phone conversation, said that this appointment was…
UPU Lifts Suspension of Youth President, Secretary
By Daniel Dafe The Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Worldwide, under the leadership of Chief (Engr.) Joe Omene, some weeks back, lifted the suspension of two executive members of the youth wing, Comrade Louis Anidi, President and Comrade Efemena Umukoro, Secretary. Some months back, the duo were handed indefinite suspension by the parent body over gross…
Warri: NUJ Makes Case For Unity Amongst Journalists In The State
By Oguns Sammy The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Warri Correspondents’ Chapel, have sued for unity and oneness amongst journalists in the state and beyond, to give room for a stronger and virile union. The Union made this known after a Congress of the union yesterday at its secretariat, 12, Gbiaye Street, Off 3rd Marine gate,…
Bayelsa State: I’ll Create Massive Wealth For The People , Says George-Ikoli
…Unveils Road Map By Our Correspondents A governorship aspirant on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Barrister Anthony George-Ikoli, has unveiled his road map ahead of the November 2019 governorship election in Bayelsa State. George-Ikoli said Monday in a meeting with party faithful, community leaders and youths in Yenagoa, that the road map…
Oasis Magazine Publisher Set To Bury Father
By John Tega The Publisher of Oasis Magazine (OM), Daniel Dafe Umukoro, has hinted that plans are in top gear to give his late father, Rev. Albert Umukoro, a befitting burial. Dafe, as he is fondly called, said this in a chat with journalists in Abraka recently. According to him, his late father played a…
George-Ikoli Tasks Sylva On Host Community Rights, Derivation, Environmental Protection, Others
By Our Correspondents Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Bayelsa State, Barrister Anthony George-Ikoli, on Saturday urged the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Timipre Sylva to consider issues relating to host community rights, derivation, environmental protection and increased participation of the young people in the industry in the formulation of his agenda…
Agege/Keyamo: Urhobo Nation Has Not Had It This Good— Omene
UPU Took A Risk By Endorsing Buhari, Now Enjoying The Benefits, He Says …Tells Kinsmen To Wipe Their Tears, Expect More Appointments From Buhari …Taiga Is Working Against Urhobo Interest By Daniel Dafe The President General (PG), Urhobo Progress Union, Worldwide, Chief (Engr.) Joe Omene, has said that Urhobo Nation has benefitted more from Northern…
Oasis Magazine Extends Operations To Abuja
By Christian Egheneji In a view to expand its horizon and bring quality journalistic reportage to its fast growing readers, Oasis Magazine (OM) has established an office in Abuja. The establishment of the office, which was a reaction to readers’ increasingly unending demand for the magazine in places like Abuja, Rivers, Lagos, Benin and so…
Army/Police Rift: Rights Activist Wants FG To Give Posthumous Awards To Slain Officers
By Daniel Dafe Comrade Efemena Umukoro, a rights activist and Chairman, Social Patriotic Youths Initiative, Delta State, has called on the Federal Government to honour the three policemen allegedly killed by troops of 93 Battalion of the Nigerian Army last week. He said that the police officers deserved to be honour with posthumous national award…
George-Ikoli: I’m The Next Governor Of Bayelsa State
–Praises Alameyeseigha, Jonathan, Others -Speaks On Achievements Of Seriake Dickson By Our Correspondents A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Bayelsa State, Barrister Anthony George-Ikoli on Tuesday described his chances of becoming the flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and governor of Bayelsa State in November as bright. “I ran a very…
I Am Determined To Fulfill My Electioneering Promises, Omo-Agege Tells Delta Central People
By Ogude Samuel Senator representing Delta Central in the Senate and Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has reemphasized his determination to give his people a robust representation in the senate by adding value to their lives. Senator Omo-Agege gave this assurance over the weekend at the reception organized in his honour at Oromuru-Orogun in Ughelli North…
Aniagwu Takes Over As Information Commissioner In Delta, Sets 3-Point-Agenda
Warns Against Indolence, Indiscipline, Promises Reward For Hardwork By Dafe Rukevwe Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has charged the management and staff of the ministry to brace up to the task of rebuilding the ministry and its parastatals in order to realise the ‘Stronger Delta’ agenda. The commissioner who said this recently…
CCP Prays, As Deltans Celebrate Creation Of State August 27
By John Onos Christian Community Platform (CCP) organised a one month marathon prayers for the state in commemoration of its creation on August 27th 1991. The BOT Chairman of the group, Bishop Nmalagu Greatman, who is the General Overseer and Minister in Charge of the True Worshippers Assembly Inc., said: “Delta state was created on…
Delta Commissioner For Water Resources Charges Staff To Redouble Their Commitment To Service
The new Commissioner for Water Resources Development, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Martins Okonta, has resumed duty with the charge for the staff of the ministry to redouble their commitment for effective service delivery as well as cooperate with him towards realising the ‘Stronger Delta’ vision of Okowa administration in the water sector. Rt. Hon. (Dr) Okonta , who gave the charge in his office in Asaba during…
DTSG Establishes Ministry For Technical, Vocational Education
…Renames Ministry Of Commerce The Delta State Government has approved the establishment of the Ministry of Technical and Vocational Education as part of efforts towards achieving a stronger Delta. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Chiedu Ebie, said that the policy was to encourage and motivate the present and…
DESOPADEC Board: Eyube Makes Case For Diden As Chairman, Blasts Critics
By John Tega The Acting President, Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Youth Wing, Worldwide, Comr. Bayo Eyube, has condemned the move by some Urhobo youths to call for the replacement of Hon. Michael Diden as Chairman, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission. You will recall that some youths parading themselves as executive of UPU Youth…
DESOPADEC : I Am Not In Support Of The Call To Replace Diden, Says Omene
By John Tega The President General of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Worldwide, Chief (Engr.) Joe Omene, has distanced himself and the parent body from the call by some members of the youth wing that want the nominated Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) Board, Hon. Michael Diden replaced with an…
DESOPADEC: Reverse The Appointment Of Diden, Nominate An Urhobo Man As Chairman, UPU Youth Wing To Okowa
By John Tega Arising from a critical stakeholders meeting of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Youth Wing, Worldwide, today, through an open letter to the Delta State Governor, Urhobo youths have called on the Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa to reverse the appointments ofHon. Michael Diden, as Chairman of the Board of Delta State…
Expect A Lot From Gov. Okowa, Akpowowo Tells Ethiope East
-Says PDP Will Win All Elections In The Locality, Come 2023 By Daniel Dafe The Commissioner-designate for Ethiope East Local Government Area into the Delta State Executive Council, Olorogun (Barr.) Arthur Akpowowo, has called on residents and indigenes in the area to expect more dividends of democracy during the next four years of Governor Ifeanyi…
Delta State Governor Mourns Orosuen Of Okere-Urhobo
Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa on Friday extended his condolences to the Okumagba family, the government and people of Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State on the death of the Orosuen of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom HRM Prof. Paul Oghenero Okumagba, Idama II. Vanguard reports that according to a statement by his Chief Press…
Abraka: The Collapse Of The Hotel Building Is Mysterious —Elder Brother To Hotelier
As DTSG Inaugurates Board Of Inquiry By Daniel Dafe The elder brother, Sylvester Tojare, to the hotelier, Chief Efe Tojare, in police detention over the collapse of an hotel building under construction in Abraka, has expressed shock over the collapse of the said building, saying that it was a mysterious incidence, as he alleged a…
Ministerial List: Joe Omene Congratulates Festus Keyamo, Commends Buhari
By Daniel Dafe The President General of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Worldwide, Chief (Engr.) Joe Omene, has congratulated the fiery lawyer, Barrister Festus Keyamo (SAN), over his nomination as minister representing Delta State in the Federal cabinet of the Buhari-led government. The list of 43 persons as ministerial nominees was read at Plenary today by…
Collapsed Hotel Building: Urhobo Youth Leader, Rights Activist Commend Okowa, Majemite, Agege, Igbakpa Over Show Of Love To Abraka People
By Daniel Dafe The acting President of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Youth Wing, Worldwide, Comrade Comrade Bayo Obruche Eyube, has commended the Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, who through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), played a key role in identifying with the people of Abraka when a hotel building under…
Collapsed Hotel Building: Majemite Commends DTSG Over Swift Response
-As SSG Reiterates Strict Adherence To Building Plans, Standards By Daniel Dafe The Executive Chairman, Ethiope East Local Government Area, Chief Faith Majemite, has commended the Delta State Government over the swift response and assistance given the local government during the rescue mission by the council for possible survivors after a hotel under construction collapsed…
4 Dead As Hotel Under Construction Collapses In Abraka
A 3-storey-building under construction in Abraka, owned by one Mr. Christopher Onojatanure, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ruejigan Hotel and Suites, Abraka, also a titled Chief in Oruarivie-Abraka Kingdom in Delta State, collapsed during the early hours of today. Four of the ten workers involved in the construction project who all made use of…
Okowa Releases Final Batch Of Ten Commissioners
-CPS To The Governor Makes List By Our Correspondents The State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has forwarded the names of ten nominees for appointment as Commissioners and members of the State Executive Council to the State House of Assembly. The names of the nominees were contained in a letter to the House by the governor and…
Imo Indigenes Reject Traditional Ruler
-Accuse Judge Of Complicity, Urge EFCC, NJC, Others To Probe Her -Ask Ihedioha To Remove Monarch By Our Correspondents Imo leaders on Monday urged Governor Emeka Ihedioha to remove the Eshi of Nkwerre, Eze Chijioke Okwara from the throne for fomenting a crisis capable of destroying Nkwerre and making life insecure for the people.…
Delta Guber: Ogboru, APC Close Case, As Okowa Begins Defence July 23
By Dafe Rukevwe The candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), in the Delta State Governorship Election, Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, today closed his case at the Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Asaba, where Chief Ogboru is challenging the declaration of Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate by the Independent National…
Amnesty: Ex-agitators Renew Threat, Give FG, Dokubo Additional Four Days To Call Back Amnesty Delegates For Training
Don’t Take Our Patience For Granted, We Will Cripple The Nation’s Economy If… By Phil Abha As the four days ultimatum to resume attack in the creek issued to Federal Government of Nigeria and the multinational oil companies operating in the Niger Delta region on the delay of training amnesty delegates by the Presidential Amnesty…
South-South Leaders Caution Bayelsa, Ondo Youths Over NDDC Chairman, Managing Director
By Our Reporters As the tussle for who becomes the Chairman and Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) intensifies, prominent South-South leaders issued a stark warning on Thursday to Ondo and Bayelsa youths, saying enough is enough. The leaders at a meeting in Uyo said Bayelsa and Ondo youths campaigning for the chairman…
Ex Delta SSG, Macaulay Salutes Gov Okowa At 60
By Our Reporters Former Secretary to Delta State Government, Comrade (Chief) Ovuozourie Macaulay, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, as he turns 60 years today, July 8, 2019. Macaulay extolled Okowa’s inventiveness in making Delta State a development hub thereby facilitating easy life for the people in the face of unending challenges. …
PANDEF: Arhiyor Congratulates Darah On His Emergence As Chairman
By Our Reporters A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta State, Chief Francis Arhiyor, has congratulated a former Chief of Staff to the Delta State Government, Prof Godini Gabriel Darah on his emergence as chairman of the Pa Edwin Clark’s led Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Delta State…
Emete Inauguration: Taiga Lacks Knowledge Of UPU Constitution, Cannot Speak Urhobo, Says Omene
By Daniel Dafe The President General of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Chief (Engr.) Joe Omene, has taken a swipe at Olorogun Moses Taiga over his comments published by an online news source that condemned the successful inauguration of the UPU Women Youth Wing (Emete) where he described the move as unconstitutional, adding that the publication…
We Are Out To Rescue Nigeria From Mediocre Leadership, Says SPY-In Convener
–Calls For Youth Inclusion In Governance By Daniel Dafe The need for political leaders to get youths involved in the governance of Nigeria has been emphasized. This call was today made by Nigerian youths under the auspices of Social Patriotic Youths Initiative (SPY-In), during a press conference that held at the Oaks Hotel, Ughelli, Delta…
Release Of Kidnap Victims: Vessel Owners Blast FG, Navy, Police, India Govt Over False Claims
-Appeal For Release Of 19 Crew Members Being Detained By Nigerian Navy By Our Reporters The Owners of the Vessel, ‘MT APECUS’ have berated the Federal Government, the Nigerian Navy, the Police, as well as the Indian Government over the recent release of five Indian Sailors and one Nigerian (the Captain) kidnapped in Bonny, claiming that they…
UPU Inaugurates Female Wing Of Youth Body
-As Omene Charges Them To Defend Urhobo Interest -The Idea Is Long Overdue, Says Anidi By Daniel Dafe The Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), led by Chief (Engr.) Joe Omene, has successfully inaugurated the female wing (Emete) of the youth body (Ighele) to assist in piloting the affairs of the youth wing. The auspicious occasion took…
Ex-PDP Chair Allegedly Fingered In Murder Case
By Our Reporters A former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ethiope East Local Government Area in Delta State, Dr. Kings Okpako (popularly known as Kuti), has been alleged to be involved in the murder of an 18-year-old lady, Favour Ogheneyenrowho Sunday, who was recently found dead and tied in a sack, popularly…
Investors Sign MoU To Develop 7,000 Hectares Mega City From Warri
By Phil Abha A major breakthrough to develop Mega City from Warri South Local Government Area in Delta State, was on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, reached with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to kick-start processes for the development of a 7,000 hectare of land and water into what would be called Delta-Ukpokiti…
Chief Anthony Ukueku Dies At 87
By Our Correspondents London based business tycoon, Olorogun Anthony Ukueku of Eku, in Agbon Kingdom of Ethiope East Local Government Area in Delta State has died at 87 years of age. According to a family source, he died at a Lagos hospital on the 23rd of June, 2019. In a statement by his younger brother,…
DELSU Don Tackles Those That Brand Artists As Obscurantists, Soliloquists
By Daniel Dafe A Professor of Sculpture and Art History in the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Delta State University, Abraka, Abel Diakparomre, has said that “art was man’s earliest concrete mode of expression of his thoughts and his environment.” Delivering the institution’s 74th in the series of inaugural lectures with theme: ‘The Modern…
Eku: Kerosene Seller, Daughter Die In Fatal Explosion
By John Tega Two persons, a woman and her daughter, have been confirmed dead, while another of her child and another woman were badly burned in a gory fire incident caused by kerosene on Saturday morning. Oasis Magazine (OM) gathered that the fire that claimed the life of the woman known as Carol and the…
Gbajabiamila Represents Excellence – Adedoyin
By Our Correspondents An All Progressives Congress (APC) Leader in Lagos State, Hon Adeyinka Adedoyin, on Saturday took a glance at the developments in Surulere, praising the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila for bringing development closer to the people. ‘’The next four years will be exciting and promises to be…
Warri Based Coy To Commence Renovation Of Dilapidated Jetty In Koko
By Temi Boyo A logistics/construction company based in Warri, Delta State , Omashola and Sons Limited, has disclosed during a courtesy visit to Warri North Council Chairman, Hon. Aduge Okorodudu, that it will soon commence the renovation of the busiest wooden jetty in Koko Community. The disclosure which is coming on the heels of its…
Urhobo Rebirth Congratulates Omo-Agege, Calls For Stronger Unity Among Urhobos
By John Onos The Urhobo Rebirth Congress, an umbrella body of eminent sons and daughters of Urhobo land whose sole aim is the unity of the entire Urhobo land has felicitated with their own, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, on his election and subsequent inauguration as the Deputy Senate President, just as they called for a stronger…
MAYHEM IN ABRAKA: As Police Launch Manhunt For Killers Of 18-year-old Lady
-Mob Beats Up Two Robbers To Death By John Tega The Abraka Division of the Nigerian Police Force, has launched a manhunt for the killers of an 18-year-old lady, Favour Ogheneyenrowho Sunday, in Abraka. According to police sources, the body of the deceased was recovered some days ago from a dumpsite behind Ozoro Park in…
Alleged Forgery, Impersonation: College Clears Federal Lawmaker, Nicholas Mutu
–As Rep Member Reacts To Allegations Of Forgery, Impersonation By Our Correspondents A member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Nicholas Mutu, representing Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency in Delta State, has reacted to allegations of forgery and impersonation being levelled against him by the defeated candidate of the All Peoples Congress (APC) in the area in…
Evwreni Conference/Election Holds 28, 29 June
By Our Reporters As the tenure of the present executive of the clan headed by Chief Victor Ohare would end in two weeks time, the meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Evwreni Clan Improvement Union, (ECIU), has fixed conference/election of the clan for June 28 and 29. A member of the electoral…
Deputy Senate President: UPU Congratulates Omo-Agege, Says Victory For Urhobo Nation
By Our Reporters The President of Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, Chief (Engr.) Joe Omene, has congratulated Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege over his emergence as Deputy Senate President of the 9th Senate. Joe Orode Omene, who spoke after the results were announced on the floor of the Senate, said Omo-Agege emerging as the Deputy Senate President is the…
7th Delta Assembly Inaugurated, As Oborevwori Emerges Speaker
-As Okowa Congratulates Oborevwori, Ochor on their emergence as Speaker, Deputy …Seeks Assembly’s Co-operation for a Stronger Delta By Our Correspondents The 7th Delta State House of Assembly has been inaugurated following a proclamation to that effect by the state governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. The Clerk of the house, Mrs. (Barrister) Lyna Ocholor read the governor’s…
Oasis Magazine Publisher Mourns, As Dad Passes On
By John Tega The Publisher of Oasis Magazine (OM), Daniel Dafe Umukoro, has described the death of his father, Rev. Albert Umukoro, as a rude shock, saying his dad lived a life of holiness till his death. Reacting to the news of his father’s death, he said that he was yet to come to terms…
Appointments: Those Portraying Gov Okowa As A Tribal Bigot Are Deluded, Says Rights Group
By Our Reporters Members of the Centre for the Vulnerable and the Underprivileged, (Centrep), have condemned those that referred to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State as a tribal bigot over his recent political appointments in the State. In a press release signed by Oghenejabor Ikimi Esq., the Executive Director of Centrep, the group said:…
DELSU Inducts 39 Medical Graduates
By Daniel Dafe Delta State University, Abraka, today inducted thirty-nine graduate medical doctors from the institution who have completed their training at the College of Health Sciences. The auspicious occasion took place at the 750 Capacity Lecture Theatre Hall, Site III. In his address, the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Victor Peretomode, represented by the…
Online Publishers Congratulate Okowa, Draw His Attention To Areas That Need Urgent Attention
By Our Reporters The attention of the Delta Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has been drawn to some critical areas in the state that need urgent government attention for an effective and strong socio-economic base of the state. In a congratulatory letter to the governor over his victory at the polls in March 2019, and…
DELSU Shops For New VC
By Daniel Dafe As the tenure of Professor Victor Peretomode winds down, the Governing Council of Delta State University, Abraka, at its meeting held on Friday, 31st May, 2019, decided to fill the position of the Vice-Chancellor (VC) that shall be vacant on 1st December, 2019, at the expiration of the tenure of the incumbent…
Aiteo Cup: Delta Queens Intensifies Training Ahead Of Saturday’s Encounter
By Phil Abha Delta Queens Football Club, Asaba, will on Saturday file up against Olori babes Of Warri in an FA cup encounter scheduled to kick off at 12noon at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba. To this end, the head coach of the 2006 FA Champions coach George Emenetie, said the team has intensified…
How We Kidnapped American, Canadian Expatriates In Kaduna —Suspects
By Samuel Ekorhi Two members of a notorious Fulani kidnap gang who took part in the 2018 kidnap of two American and two Canadian expatriates, on a visit to Kaduna State and the subsequent killing of two policemen providing security escort for the expatriates, have been arrested by operatives of the Inspector General of Police…
Brace Up For Reforms To Move Delta Forward, SSG, Ebie Tells Staff, As He Resumes Office
By Our Reporters The newly sworn in Secretary to Delta State Government (SSG), Barr. Chiedu Ebie, has charged staff of the SSG’s Office to brace up for the desired reform towards moving the state forward. Barr. Ebie gave the charge during his maiden meeting with the staff of the office after his inauguration. Barr. Ebie…
Indigenous Publishers of Newspapers/Magazines In Delta State Congratulate Gov Okowa
By Daniel Dafe Publishers of community newspapers and magazines in Delta State under the aegis of Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria (ACNPN), Delta State Council, have congratulated His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Authour Okowa, Governor, Delta State, over his victory at the 2019 guber polls in the state. In a letter to the…
I Will Celebrate My 60th Birthday With The Physically Challenged – Okowa
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, has said that he will mark his 60th birthday with physically challenged persons in the state. The governor stated this on Saturday while inaugurating the Sickle Cell referral centre in Asaba. The sickle cell centre is a pet project of the wife of the governor, Mrs. Edith Okowa, and her…
Evance Ivwurie: Some Members Of PDP In Ethiope East LGA Did Not Accept, Welcome Me Back To The Party
By Dafe Rukevwe The Lawmaker representing Ethiope East Local Government Area in the Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA), Chief (Hon.) Evance Ivwurie, has called out some members of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in his constituency, saying that some party members in the area did not accept and welcome him back when…
Tidi Warns Crude Oil Thieves To Stop Illegal Bunkering Or Face Arrest By Security Operatives
By Phil Abha Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Dr. Michael Tidi, on Friday warned crude oil thieves, popularly known as illegal bunkerers, operating around Ubeji, Ifie-kporo, Ajaetan and neighbouring communities, to stop the illicit trade and invest in legitimate business, adding that they would soon be raided by strange security men, if they…
European Union’s Team For Niger Delta Visits Omu Anioma, Seeks Greater Collaboration
… As Omu Commends EU For Funding Niger Delta Dialogue, Other Key Issues In The Region By Patrick Ochei The European Union’s Team overseeing the Niger Delta questions has visited the palace of Her Royal Majesty, Obi Martha Dunkwu, the Omu of Anioma in Okpanam community of Oshimili North LGA, Delta State, to elicit evaluation…
NDDC: Niger Delta Leaders Decry Marginalization Of Delta State
-Urge Buhari To Appoint Delta Indigenes As Chairman, Managing Director By Our Correspondents Niger Delta leaders on Friday vowed to take up the marginalisation issue of Delta State with the highest authority in Nigeria. The leaders said there was no reason whatsoever for Delta State to be so treated compared with Bayelsa, Akwa-Ibom and Cross…
Poor Handling Of DELSU’s PRO Unit Responsible For Its Poor Image —Ekakitie Napoleon
By Our Reporters A social critic, Comrade Ekakite Napoleon, has adduced the poor perception of the Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, image to the poor handling of the university’s Public Relations Unit. Ekakite said over the years, the university has been appointing routine administration officers without background training in media activities, public relations or advertising.…
Osu: Umiaghwa-Abraka Kingdom Deposes Lagos Based Chief Over Insubordination
By Daniel Dafe The traditional council of Umiaghwa-Abraka Kingdom, has deposed Chief Peter Onojake over his refusal to handover the leadership of the Council of Urhobo Chiefs in Lagos and actions leading to disunity amongst Urhobo people in Lagos State. The decision was taken today after a meeting of the council presided over by the…
Elections In Nigeria Since Independence Have Been A Big Joke, Says Centrep
-Urges PMB To Implement Electoral Reform Panel Reports To Enhance Conduct Of Future Elections By Daniel Dafe A human rights group based in Delta State, Centre for the Vulnerable and the Underprivileged (Centrep), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to implement the Muhammed Uwais, Sheikh Lemu and Ken Nnamani electoral reform panel reports in a…
Okowa: My Renewed Mandate Is A Massive Vote Of Confidence For The Work Done In The Last Four Years
-Promises To Upscale Wealth Creation Agenda, Establish 19 New Technical Colleges -My Administration Is Unwavering In Its Pursuit Of Health For All Deltans – Says Road And Physical Infrastructure Development Will Continue To Receive Priority Attention By Daniel Dafe The Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Okowa has said that his renewed mandate…
Inauguration: Delta Speaker, Oborevwori Congratulates Okowa
*** Calls On Deltans To Support Gov Like Never Before *** Optimistic That He Will Leave State Better Than He Met It By Our Correspondents The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, congratulated the State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on his swearing-in for…
Femi Gbajabiamila, Blessing To Nigeria, Says Lagos ÁPC Leader
By Our Correspondents An All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in Lagos State, Hon Adedoyin Adeyinka, has described the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, as a blessing to the country, urging Nigerians to support him to become Speaker in June. Adeyinka who spoke on Monday at the 2019 Alaka Children’s Day…
Group Rains Heavy Knocks On Chevron Over Denial Of Employment
-Calls For Investigation Of Medical Reports On A Qualified Captain From Niger Delta Region -Says It Will Not Hesitate To Ask For Transfer Of Managing Director Of Chevron Out Of Nigeria By Our Correspondents The Niger Delta Indigenous Movement For Radical Change (NDIMRC), has called on the Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), Mr. Jeff Ewing to urgently investigate the denial of Captain John Roland…
Patriarch Essi Buried Amidst Tears, Joy
By Elo Edremoda The life and times of Hon. Raphael Avuakeoghene Essi will without a doubt remain evergreen in the hearts of his loved ones. The Essi patriarch who was bade final goodbye on May 10, 2019 at his hometown, Uzere Kingdom, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, was aged 80, when he…
NDDC Board: Niger Delta Leaders Make Case For Delta State
By Our Correspondent Top leaders of the Niger Delta region on Wednesday reached a consensus on how to consolidate the unity and political stability of the region. They also urged President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint Deltans as Chairman and Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). ‘Mr. President, Nations are built when existing…
Okowa Has Performed Excellently Well, Says Urhobo Students’ Leader
–Wants Governor To Make Students’ Welfare A Priority In His Second Term By Dafe Rukevwe The Speaker, National Union of Urhobo Students (NUUS), Worldwide, Comrade Prince Amrevwuwho Awhotu, a final year student of Delta State University, Abraka, in the Department of History and Internal Relations, has said that Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor, Delta State,…
Allegations Against Patrick Ukah Unfounded, Says Delta PDP Chieftain
By Our Correspondents “The allegations against the Delta State Commissioner for Information, Patrick Ukah, by some disgruntle and mischievous elements in the state published in one of the online media outfits are unfounded and not true.” This was contained in a release signed by Chief Okonkwor Nicholas, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Delta…
Alaka Children’s Day Celebration To Hold In Surulere May 27
By Our Correspondents Monday, May 27 has been fixed for the 2019 edition of the yearly Alaka Children’s Day celebration in Surulere, Lagos State. The event will help the children develop their potentialities and cultivate national consciousness. A statement issued in Lagos recently by the organisers read in part: “This is an ideal opportunity for children…
Delta Speaker, Oborevwori Calls For Legislative Efforts To Tackle Environmental, Economic, Other Challenges Confronting Rivers, Delta
By Our Correspondents The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called for collaborative efforts between the legislatures in Rivers and Delta States to proffer solutions to the numerous environmental, social, economic, health and physical challenges confronting the two states. In his goodwill message on Monday at the opening of a two-day orientation workshop…
Gagging The Press: DELSU VC Bars Vanguard, Oasis Magazine, Pointer Newspaper Journalists From Briefing Over Publications
By John Tega The Peretemode-led Management of the Delta State University, DELSU, Abraka, yesterday, barred Vanguard Newspaper, Oasis Magazine (OM), the state owned Pointer Newspaper operating in the state from participating in a pre-convocation press briefing ahead of the university’s 13th convocation ceremony holding on Saturday, May 18, 2019. The incident is coming on the…
Delta State Police Command To Organise Free Medical Outreach May 17
By Daniel Dafe The Nigeria Police Medical Services (NPMS), Delta State Command, in collaboration with Police Health maintenance Ltd (PHNO), Delta and Caritas Nig., will on Friday, 17th May, 2019, organize a one day free medical outreach for police officers and other members of the public. A press release by the command made available to Oasis…
Alleged Threat To Life: DELSU Staff Petitions CAS, IG, Others
By Our Reporters A staff of the Delta State University (DELSU) Abraka, Mr. Oghenenyore Akpobi, has petitioned the Chief of Army Staff, the Inspector General of Police, the National Security Adviser (NSA) and others over alleged threat to his life. Akpobi, who spoke to Oasis Magazine (OM) on Monday, alleged that the Vice Chancellor of…
Maladministration/Financial Misappropriation: Abavo Youths Debunk Allegations Levelled Against Agbeyeke
By Dafe Rukevwe Abavo (Okpe) Youths leader, Comrade Augustine Nkemachor, has described Dr. Philip Eku Agbeyeke as a melodious local government Administrator genius, saying that recent media reports that alleged that he (Agbeke) was involved in maladministration and financial misappropriation of the council treasury when he served as Head of Personnel Management (HPM) in Oshimili South…
Bel-Canto Chorale Hosts 2019 Music Concert
By John Tega Bel-Canto Chorale has successfully hosted the 2019 edition of her annual music concert. The event which took place at Abraka Town Hall in Abraka Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State yesterday, was tagged: ‘A Concert of Hymns,’ as several popular hymns were beautifully rendered by the group to an audience…
Neglect Of Itsekiri Communities: Tension In Warri, As INYC 72 Hours Ultimatum To Chevron Expires Today
By Phil Abha There is palpable tension in the oil city of Warri and the operational headquarters of American oil giant, Chevron Nigeria Limited, in Warri South and in Ugborodo, Warri South-West Local government areas of Delta State. You would recall that the Itsekiri National Youth Council, INYC, the apex Itsekiri Youth body world-wide had…
Femi Gbajabiamila Named Face Of Alaka Children’s Day Celebration
By Our Correspondents The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila has been named the face of Alaka Children’s Day Celebration. The event, a celebration of children in Nigeria, will take place on Monday, May 27, 2019 at Alaka Community Recreation Centre, Surulere. A statement issued in Lagos by MediaGate Management and…
Ignoring Gbaramatu Communities In Your Negotiations Is Dangerous, Kingdom Spokesman Tells Chevron, NNPC, DTSG
*Says Ijaws Of Gbaramatu, Egbema Are Mostly Marginalized By Chevron *Commends Ugborodo Community For Peaceful Protest Against CNL, NNPC By Phil Abha The Spokesman (Fiyewei) of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State, High Chief Godspower Gbenekama, says ignoring of Gbaramatu oil and gas host communities by Chevron Nigeria limited (CNL) in…
Ovade-Oghara: Tension In Oghara, As Protesters Storm Council Secretariat, Call On DTSG To Intervene In Community Crisis
By Our Correspondents Tension mounts at Ogharafe, the administrative headquarters of Ethiope West council, as placard carrying protesting youths, women and elders from Ovade-Oghara community, invaded their council headquarters, calling on their son and brother, Hon. Ben Igbakpa to leave them alone. The people who came into the council’s premises in their large number with…
World Press Freedom Day: NUJ Delta Condemns Harassment Of Journalists
By Patrick Ochei The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Delta State Council, has condemned in its entirety the harassment of journalists in order to intimidate them and deny them the freedom to hold government accountable as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Speaking during the celebration of the World Press Freedom…
Create Riverine Areas Development Agency, Mulade Tells Gov Okowa
-Urges State Assembly To Give It Speedy Passage Gbaramatu Kingdom born activist cum an environmentalist, Amb Comrade Mulade Sheriff, has called on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the Delta State House of Assembly to as a matter of urgency consider the establishment of a Riverine Area Development Agency in order to fast track development and…
Trouble Looms In Oshimili South LGA, As Indigenes, Staff Call For Removal Of HPM
As trouble looms in Oshimili South Local Government Council, Delta State, over redeployment of the Head of Personnel Management (HPM), Emmanuel Agbeyeke to the council for the second time, a clarion call has been made by indigenes of the Local Government and staff of the council for the immediate removal of the HPM. This was…
Okowa: DTSG Will Address The Deplorable State Of Roads In Warri, Environs
By Daniel Dafe The Delta State Government has disclosed plans to establish a development agency to address the deplorable state of roads in Warri and environs and restore its lost glory as the commercial nerve centre of the state. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa said this on Monday night in Asaba at a victory concert organised in…
Prominent Warri Prince, Industrialist, Omatseye Passes On, As Ereyitomi Eulogizes Him
-Says, We Have Lost The Grandfather Of Warri Politics Prominent/influential and Warri Prince, Prince Kenekeneyero Boyewa Omatseye has passed on at the age of 92 in Sapele, Delta State. Prince KB Omatseye was an iconic politician, philanthropist who awarded scholarships to deserving Itsekiri and non-alike in Delta State and beyond. He as well established one…
Workers Day: No Governor Should Have Peace If They Don’t Pay N30, 000 Minimum Wage- Mulade
“Urges Workers To Remain Committed, Focused Niger Delta based human rights activist/environmentalist cum World Peace Ambassador, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, has felicitated with Nigerian workers as they celebrate the 2019 international labour day on Wednesday May 1, 2019. Comrade Mulade, while congratulating workers, said that no Nigerian governor should be allowed to have peace if they…
May Day: Oborevwori Felicitates With Workers
-Says Governor Okowa Is Friendly To Workers The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Nigerian workers on the occasion of the ‘Labour Day’ celebration. In a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Dennis Otu, the Speaker specifically felicitated with all workers in Delta State, imploring…
Mummy Tee Launches 2nd Music Album, Marks 60th Birthday
By Daniel Dafe A gospel musician in Sapele, Deaconess Tina Olomu, popularly known as Mummy Tee, earlier today launched her second album titled: ‘Excellent in Glory’ and also marked her 60th birthday. The programme took place at the Victory Family Assembly (VIFA), Sapele. Dignitaries at the event included: Rev. Rocky Akpere, Chairman of the occasion;…
SSA To Gov. Okowa On Women Development Hosts PDP Women In Abraka, Empowers Widows, Others
By Daniel Dafe The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, on Women Development, Chief (Dr.) Odet Emo (also known as Madam Bravo), has hosted the women’s wing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State. Also present at the auspicious occasion…
Mummy Tee To Launch 2nd Music Album April 28
By Daniel Dafe A gospel musician in Sapele, Deaconess Tina Olomu, popularly known as Mummy Tee, is set to launch her second album titled: ‘Excellent in Glory’. The programme, scheduled to hold on Sunday, 28th April, 2018, will take place at the Victory Family Assembly (VIFA), Sapele. Dignitaries expected to grace the event include: Rev.…
Abraka: Ukuanovwe Family Set To Bury Relative Murdered By Suspected Fulani Herdsmen
–Blasts DTSG Over Silence By Daniel Dafe Members of Ukuanovwe family are set to bury Late Kennedy Ukuanovwe, who was murdered by suspected Fulani herdsmen along the Old Benin Express Way, Urhuoka, Abraka recently. The burial arrangement states that the service of song will hold on the 26th of April at his private residence along…
Book Launch: Family Lifestyle & Relationship Expert Unveils ‘Life of Mudipapa’ May 5
Family lifestyle and relationship expert, Francis Ewherido is set to formally launch his new book, ‘Life Lessons From Mudipapa.’ Ewherido who is a columnist with the Vanguard Newspaper, thenewsng,com and Business A.M Newspaper and the Managing Director of Titan Insurance Brokers Limited, in his book, chronicles the life and times of a fictional character, Chief…
Aftermath Of Delta Guber Race: OMENE SPITS FIRE! (Interview)
-Ogboru Has Himself To Blame, Dined With Political Foes -Exonerates Presidency From Ogboru’s Defeat -Says Okowa Worked Hard To Win, UPU Ready To Work With Him -Blames Ibori For The Political Fall Of Urhobo Tribe Chief Joe Omene is the President General of Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, Worldwide. Oasis Magazine (OM) crew had an…
Oborevwori Preaches Peaceful Co-existence, Tolerance, Sacrifice At Easter
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has sued for peaceful co-existence, tolerance and personal sacrifice among Nigerians. In his Easter message, the Speaker said that Jesus Christ laid down his life for mankind and urged Nigerians to emulate his exemplary life. In a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Dennis…
Isoko Mirror Publisher, Essi Set To Bury Father May 10
By Daniel Dafe The burial ceremony of late (Hon.) Raphael Avuakeoghene Essi, who slept in the Lord December 18, 2018, at the age of 80, will hold from on the 9th to the 12th of May, 2019. Late Essi is the father of Comrade (Dr.) Felida Osede Essi, Publisher of one of Delta State’s foremost…
Otuaro Commends OFAAC Over Commitment To Peace Building
By John Onos The Acting Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, has commended members of the Organisation for the Advancement Of Anioma Culture (OFAAC) for their commitment and total support for the administration of Governor Okowa. Deacon Otuaro, who received members of OFAAC at the conference hall in his office, appreciated them for their…
NUJ Decries Increase Of Police Roadblocks In Delta
By John Onos The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, has raised alarm over the return of roadblocks mounted in Delta State by officers of the Nigeria Police Force, calling on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Mohammad Abubakar Adamu, to explain if Delta State is exempted from the ban on roadblocks…
IPOB Members Invade Police Station In Delta
By Dafe Rukevwe Some members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) group in their large numbers, armed with guns, dagger knives, fuel and other dangerous weapons have invaded and attacked the ‘A’ Division Police Station, Asaba. In a press release, Delta Police Command said that “IPOB in their desperate bid to raze down…
Delta Police Restricts Night Operation Of Tricycles In Asaba, Environs
By Daniel Dafe Delta State Police Command has directed police officers on patrol duties to arrest operators of tricycles popularly known as keke napep found operating within the streets of Asaba metropolis and its environs after 10 p.m., adding that anyone caught violating this order would have their tricycles also impounded. In a press release,…
Sapele Area Command: PCRC Chairman Clocks One Year In Office
By Daniel Dafe The Chairman, Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Sapele Area Command, Delta State, Comrade Oliver Eyefia, has marked one year in office. Eyefia who spoke to Oasis Magazine (OM) during a phone conversation, said that the journey so far has been wonderful, but full of challenges. His words: “We are the pioneer executive…
VATLAD National President Blames Political Elites For Collapse Of DBS
By John Tega National President, Vanguard for Transparent Leadership and Democracy (VATLAD), Comrade (Engr.) Igbini Odafe Emmanuel, has commended labour leaders for raising the alarm on the near collapse state of Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) Warri and Asaba. Igbini who said this through an official press release, added: “From all proven facts and evidence, the…
Fulani Herdsmen Killings/Security: Majemite Dissolves Abraka Vigilante
By Daniel Dafe The Executive Chairman, Ethiope East Local Government Area, Chief (Mrs.) Faith Majemite, has dissolved the vigilante formation in Oruarivie-Abraka Kingdom. Majemite disclosed this to Oasis Magazine (OM) during a phone conversation, while responding to questions on the security situation in Abraka and other related issues. The council boss added: “Another one will…
OMPALAN Inaugurates Delta Chapter, Tasks Govt To Checkmate Diversion Of Its Development Funds In Niger Delta
Amidst dignitaries from various walks of life at the Oil and Solid Mineral conference held recently at Wellington hotel, Effurun, Delta state, the state chapter and executive committee of the Oil and Solid Minerals Producing Area Landlords’ Association of Nigeria, OMPALAN, has been inaugurated by the national body of the association led by Bishop Udo…
Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Kill 4 In Abraka
By John Tega Fulani herdsmen have reportedly killed one Mr. Kennedy Ukuanovwe, a resident in Abraka of Ethiope East Local Government Area in Delta State and three others. Oasis Magazine (OM) gathered that late Ukuanovwe is an indigene of Urhuovie and resident in Urhuoka, both communities in Abraka, before his gruesome murder along the Benin-Abraka…
Delta Police Nabs Notorious Car Snatching Syndicate, Dealers Of Stolen Vehicles
By Dafe Rukevwe Delta State Police Command has arrested a syndicate of car snatchers and dealers on stolen vehicles in the state. A press release by the command, made available to this medium, showed that the said gang members were nabbed after a tip off when a Toyota Camry car with registration no. AG805LEH that…
Delta Guber 2023: IYC’s Call For An Ijaw Governor Shows That They Have No Respect For Equity —Ofomana
-Says He Will Be Governor In 2023 By Dafe Rukevwe The Special Adviser (SA) to the Delta State Governor on Special Duties, Evangelist Akpor Ofomana, has said that the call by the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), for Ijaw ethnic nationality to produce the Governor of Delta Sate in 2023, shows that the group does not…
Nelson Jessa Laid To Rest
By John Tega The burial rites of Chief Nelson Ovwigho Jessa, the Ibrite Edjenekpo of Oruarivie-Abraka Kingdom has held successfully. The ceremony which took place today, commenced with an order of ‘Vigil Mass’ and ‘Requiem Mass’ for the deceased at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Abraka, Delta State, as the Parish Priest, Very Rev. Fr. Paul…
Assembly Passes Delta State Sickle Cell Bill
The Delta State Sickle Cell Centre Bill has been passed by the State House of Assembly. The passage of the bill at plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori followed a motion to that effect by the Majority Leader, Hon Tim Owhefere and was adopted. The House had resolved into a committee of…
DTHA: Sapele Constituency Will Enjoy Good Representation Under Anirah, Says Council Boss
By Daniel Dafe The Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area, Chief (Hon.) Eugene Inoaghan, has said that the people of Sapele are sure of a good representation by Chief Felix Anirah, Member-elect, Delta State House of Assembly, Sapele Constituency. Speaking to Oasis Magazine (OM) recently while responding to questions during an exclusive chat in Sapele,…
Delta Guber: UPU Will Congratulate Okowa When We Confirm That The Election Was Free, Fair, Credible —Omene
–Says Okowa Worked Hard To Win, Ogboru Depended On Federal Might –Blames Urhobo Nation’s Political Woes On Ibori & His Urhobo PDP Co-travellers By Daniel Dafe The President General of Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, Worldwide, Chief (Engr.) Joe Omene, has said that Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, the Delta State Governor, worked very hard through his…
A’Court Strikes Out Omo-Agege’s Appeal On His Annulment
The Court of Appeal sitting in Benin, the Edo State Capital, on Friday dismissed the exparte motion filled by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege seeking a leave of court to appeal the Federal High Court Judgement which sacked the Prophet Jones Erue-led faction, the Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), nullifying the list of…
64 Prisoners Regain Freedom In Delta
The Presidential Committee on Prisons Reform and Decongestion led by Hon. Justice I.U. Bello, the Chief Judge of FCT, Deputy Controller General of Prisons, Abubakar Garuba (DCG, OPS, CD), amongst other members secured the release of a total of 64 prisoners from the Delta State Command of the Nigerian Prisons Service. The committee while reviewing the…
INEC Presents Certificate Of Return To Okowa, Otuaro
…As Delta Governor Calls On Deltans To Join Him In Building A Stronger Delta The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented a certificate of return to the Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa and his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, who was his running mate in the March 9, 2019 governorship election. Governor…
Live Above Cultural, Societal Limitations, Stephanie Odik Tells African Women
By John Tega African women seen as mothers of civilization have been enjoined to live above cultural and societal limitations at all times to enable them impact citizens positively. This clarion call was made recently by Stephanie Odik, a Media Assistant to the Guber candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Chief…
DTHA Ratifies State Government’s Promissory Note Of #22.6 Billion With Zenith Bank
…Passes Delta State Private Healthcare Bill 2017 The State House of Assembly has passed a resolution approving the request of the State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, in support of the State Executive Council’s ratification of Zenith Bank promissory note discounting facility of N22, 695,597, 917 issued by the Federal Government to the State. The Governor’s request…
Breaking: Tribunal Declares Adeleke Winner Of Osun Guber Poll
The Osun State Governorship Election Tribunal has declared Ademola Adeleke of the PDP as the winner of the state election. The tribunal also declared the September 27 rerun election in the state illegal. The three-man panel of the Tribunal gave the judgement on Friday following the petition filed by the governorship candidate of the Peoples…
Ethiope East LGA Orders Owners Of Caravans In Abraka Main Market To Relocate
–Calls On Okada Riders To Register With Motor Licensing Office -Urges Restaurants, Food Vendors, Drinking Spots To Observe Sanitation Laws -Directs Private Waste Management Agents To Obtain Permit From The Council Authority -Tasks Landlords To Provide Toilet Facilities In Their Compounds By Daniel Dafe Ehiope East Local Government Area has directed all owners of caravan and…
Abraka: New DPO Holds Security Meeting With Stakeholders
By Daniel Dafe The new Divisional Police Officer, Abraka Division, SP Ebi Orubiri, has held his first security meeting with members of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), vigilante operatives, President Generals (PGs) and community leaders from the area. The occasion took place yesterday at the premises of the police station and also had the…
Ogboru Did Not Collect N3b For Governorship Election— Delta APC Campaign Council
…Says Relationship With Uduaghan, Omo-Agege, Others Still Cordial By Daniel Dafe Gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Delta state, Olorogun Great Ogboru, has refuted rumours that he collected N3 billion for the governorship election in the state. Ogboru who spoke through the Director of the Delta APC Campaign Organization, Mr. Zik Zulu…
DBS Warri Faces Shutdown Over 10-Point Demand
-Workers Want GM Removed, Old Board dissolved By Phil Abha Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS), Warri, owned by Delta State Government may be shut down in the next one week over issues bothering on outdated or non-availability of relevant technical equipment, as well as appalling staff welfare condition our correspondent can authoritatively report. A document obtained…
Medical Lab Scientists Scale Up Fight Against Quackery, Unwholesome Practices
By Daniel Dafe The fight against quackery and unwholesome practices by the Medical Laboratory Scientists Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), recorded another casualty today, as a court in Warri, Delta State, remanded an accused, Mr. Efe Cletus Akpomedaye, a Science Laboratory Technologist in prison custody. Mr. Akpomedaye was involved in the practice of Medical Lab sciences…
Police: Unuagba Laments Delay In Upgrade Of Eku District Office To Division
By Karo Efe A former Chairman of Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Chief Ochuko Unuagba, has lamented the delay in the upgrade of Eku District Office to a Police Division, saying that the areas covered by the station exceed that of many Police Divisions in the state. Speaking to journalists in…
Delta Councilor Donates Materials To Ongoing Building Project In Ebrumede Police Division
By Omonigho Odens The Leader of Udu Legislative Arm, Rt.Hon. Karo Goru, today donated materials to aid the construction work of the ongoing police building projects at Ebrumede Police Divisional Headquarters in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. The lawmaker made the donation when he paid a surprise visit to the said police station…
‘Buhari’s Election Would Further Develop N’Delta’— Group
The 4+4 Niger Delta Believer’s Council, a pressure group within the All Progressives Congress, APC, has said that the reelection of President Muhammadu Buhari will further develop the Niger Delta region through his developmental programmes. National coordinator of the group, Sir Fred Magada in a statement yesterday, stated that the second term of President Buhari…
Anirah: I Will Not Disappoint The People Of Sapele
-Promises To Pursue Upgrade Of STC, Continue Giving Out Grants, Scholarship -Explains Why He Is Committed To Philanthropy Chief Felix Anirah is the Member-elect representing Sapele Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly. In this interview with Daniel Dafe Umukoro, Publisher, Oasis Magazine, he spoke about his journey to victory, what the people…
I’m Going To The Tribunal To Reclaim My Stolen Mandate— Delta APC Assembly Candidate, Okumagba
By Omonigho Odens The All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta State House of Assembly candidate for Warri South Constituency II, Prince Mike Owhoyovwe Okumagba, has said that he will reclaim his stolen mandate the Election Petition Tribunal. Okumagba made the assertion at a press conference held in Warri. Okumagba who was flanked by APC Warri South…
Delta Guber: Niger Delta Youths, Women And Security Movement For Ogboru Rejects INEC Result, Holds Protest
By Mercy Jerry Leaders and members of the Niger Delta Youths, Women and Security Movement for Ogboru, Delta State Chapter, a political pressure group, have staged a peaceful protest in Abraka, over what they described as massive fraud during the governorship election in the state that saw the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declaring Governor…
Governor Okowa Empowers Tricycle/Motorcycle Riders In Ethiope East LGA
By Daniel Dafe The Governor of Delta State, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has given out a total of five tricycles and ten motorcycles to members of the Delta State Commercial Motorcycle and Tricycle Operators Association (COMTOA), Ethiope East Branch. The Chairman of the association, Chief Sunday Emese, presented the motorcycles and tricycles to the beneficiaries…
Delta Police Clamps Down On Armed Robbery Gang Terrorising Ughelli, Warri, Udu, Envirions
-Arrests 62-year-old Gang Member -Nabs 80-year-old Armourer By Daniel Dafe The Delta State Police Command has clamped down on an armed robbery gang terrorizing Ughelli, Warri, Udu and environs. The police gave the name of one of the gang members arrested as Emmanuel Patrick. In a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer…
Delta Guber: Medical Lab Scientists Congratulate Governor Ifeanyi Okowa Over Victory
By Daniel Dafe The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), Delta State Branch, under the leadership of Amaihunwa Kingsley Ph.D, State Chairman of the association, has congratulated His Excellency, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, the Executive Governor of Delta State, over his victory at the gubernatorial polls conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
BREAKING: Delta APC Rejects Guber Results, Asks INEC To Annul Election
–Alleges Ballot Box Snatching, Over Voting By PDP The All Progressive Congress, APC in Delta state, has rejected the governorship election result being announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in Asaba, Delta State capital. The party called on INEC to cancel the Delta state governorship election result over ballot box snatching, over voting,…
Oborevwori Salutes Constituency, Reassures Of Commitment To Serve
-Says No Victor, No Vanquished, Offers Hands Of Fellowship To Opponents The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed gratitude to the good people of Okpe State Constituency for the confidence they reposed in him through their votes on March 9, 2019. He declared that there was no victor, no vanquished and extended hands…
Thugs Connived With The Police To Disenfranchise APC Members In Ukwuani LGA— DTHA Candidate
-As INEC Declares Ochor Ochor DTHA Member-elect By Dafe Rukevwe The candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Delta State House Assembly seat in Ukwuani Local Government Area, Hon Eze Anthony Omolu, has said that he observed many lapses during the conduct of the Governorship/State House of Assembly elections in his constituency, adding…
Boat Mishap: Delta State Police Command Calls For Calm
By Dafe Rukevwe Delta State Police Command has disclosed that the search for the missing passengers involved in the boat mishap was still in progress, adding that residents in the state should remain calm. The command made this disclosure in a press release made available to this Oasis Magazine (OM). You will recall that on…
The Peoples Voice Will Speak In Delta, Says Ogboru ‘s Aide, Stephanie Osama-Agho
By Daniel Dafe Media aide to the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Delta State, Stephanie Osama-Agho, has expressed optimism that her principal, Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, will emerge victorious in the polls conducted yesterday by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, adding that “the people’s voice will speak in Delta.” Osama-Agho made…
DTHA: Evance Ivwurie Loses To APC Candidate In Ethiope East LGA
By Daniel Dafe The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Evance Ivwurie, has lost his re-election bid to represent the people of Ethiope East Local Government Area in the Delta State House of Assembly. Results announced by the Returning Officer at Isiokolo showed that he got a total of 12, 039, while the…
I Am Sure Of Victory, Says Ogboru
….Laments Poor Security, Rejection Of Card Readers By Christian Eghenedji and Daniel Dafe The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Great Ogboru, has said that he is very sure of emerging as the next governor of Delta State. Ogboru made this statement while fielding questions from journalists at Abraka Grammar School after…
Peace & Violence-Free Election Summit: VATLAD Condemns PTI Management’s Decision To Thwart Event
By Daniel Dafe Members of Vanguard for Transparent Leadership and Democracy (VATLAD) have described the decision of the management of Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Delta State, to thwart their scheduled summit focused on ensuring peaceful and violence-free elections in Delta State, ahead of the March 9, 2019 election as shocking. Briefing journalists yesterday, the National…
Steer Clear From Election Duties, Delta Police Command Tells Vigilante Groups, Private Security Guards, Others
By Daniel Dafe Delta State Police Command in its deliberate effort to ensure its neutrality and impartiality in the forth coming Governorship/State Assembly and National Assembly re-run elections, slated for 9th March, 2019, has warned vigilantes, anti-cults groups, private security guards and unauthorized security outfits to steer clear of election duties. In a press statement signed…
Presidential/National Assembly Polls: Delta CP Commends Police Officers Over Conduct
By Daniel Dafe The Commissioner of Police Delta State Command, CP Adeleke Adeyinka, has commended police officers in the command over their conduct during the just concluded Presidential/National Assembly polls, describing their performance as excellent and exemplary. In a press release signed by ASP Chuks Orisewezie, Acting PPRO, Delta State Command, the Commissioner of Police…
VATLAD: Summit On Peace And Violence-Free 2019 General Elections Holds March 5 In Warri
By Daniel Dafe Disturbed by the recent listing of Delta State among flash points states in Nigeria ahead of the 2019 general elections, a group in Delta State under the aegis of Vanguard For Transparent Leadership and Democracy (VATLAD), is organising a 1-day ‘Summit on Peaceful and Violence-Free General Elections in Delta State’. In a…
Chief Oweh Commends INEC Over Peaceful Conduct Of Polls
By Daniel Dafe The House of Representatives candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Ethiope Federal Constituency, Chief Kesito Oweh, in the just concluded elections, has described the polls as peaceful, as he commended the electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for a job well done. Responding to questions after voting at his…
Every Family In Ukwuani LGA Has A PDP Member— Osakunih Izuegbu
By Daniel Dafe The immediate past Chairman, Ukwuani Local Government Area in Delta State, and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state, Hon. Barr. Benedicta Osakunih Izuegbu, has said that her party would deliver every candidate contesting elections at all levels in the state, adding that every family in the council…
UPU Congratulates Buhari, Agege, Waive Over Election Victory
–Urge Deltans To Vote For Ogboru During Delta Guber Polls By Daniel Dafe The National Executive Committee of the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, Worldwide, the umbrella body for all Urhobos, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and Rev. Ejiroghene Waive over their election victory at the just concluded Presidential/National Assembly elections. Senator Omo-Agege…
Lapses During The Presidential/NASS Elections Call For Concern, Says Omolu
By Daniel Dafe The candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Delta State House Assembly seat in Ukwuani Local Government Area, Hon Eze Anthony Omolu, has said that he observed many lapses during the conduct of the Presidential/National Assembly elections in his constituency, adding that these calls for concern. Hon. Omolu spoke to…
Victory Of Agege, Waive, Igbakpa, Right Road Map For Progress Of Urhobo Nation, Says Umukoro
By Daniel Dafe The Secretary, Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, Youth Wing, Comrade Efemena Umukoro, has congratulated Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Hon. Ben Igbakpa, and Rev. Francis Waive, over their victory where they emerged as Senator-elect, Delta Central Senatorial district, House of Reps-elect, Ethiope Federal Constituency and House of Reps-elect, Udu, Ughelli North and South Federal Constituency…
President Muhammadu Buhari Wins Re-election Bid
-Says Troublemakers In A Handful Of States Attempted To Disrupt The Orderly Process -Tasks Security Agencies To Bring To Justice All Those Arrested -Appeals To Supporters Not To Gloat, Humiliate The Opposition -Promises To Intensify Efforts In Security, Restructuring The Economy, Fight Against Corruption By Daniel Dafe President Muhammadu Buhari has won his re-election…
23 Incumbent Senators Fail To Return To The Red Chamber
-As Manager, Agege, Nwaoboshi Scale Through 23 incumbent Senators out of the 66 Senators that sought re-election in last Saturday’s rescheduled National Assembly poll, will not be coming back to the Red Chambers going by the results released so far by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). THISDAY reports that, out of the 109-member Senate, 66…
Uvwie/Okpe/Sapele Federal Constituency: Efe Afe Defeats Delta ex-Speaker, Igbuya
…As Oborevwori Congratulates Afe Over His Victory The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate for Uvwie/Okpe/Sapele Federal Constituency, Hon. Efe Afe, has defeated former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and All Progressives Congress, APC candidate, Rt. Hon. Monday Igbuya. Hon. Efe Afe scored 36, 804 votes while Hon Igbuya pulled 26, 971 votes. Hon. Efe…
Warri Federal Constituency: Jubilation As INEC Declares Chief Ereyitomi Winner
By Phil Abha Warri was full of celebration as the Peoples Democratic Party Candidate for Warri Federal Constituency Seat, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi JP clinched victory and will be representing the people of Warri South, Warri South-West and Warri North federal constituency in the House of Representatives. The Warri Federal constituency House of Representatives elect, Chief…
Vote Don’t Fight, Chief Jessa Tells Electorates
By Daniel Dafe A community leader in Ethiope East Local Government Area, Chief (Amb.) Harrison Jessa, has expressed satisfaction at the just concluded Presidential and National Assembly polls, adding that the election was impressive. Chief Jessa said this while responding to questions from journalists during the polls in his voting unit in Ward 2, Unit…
Ethiope Federal Const.: Result Announced By INEC Is Daylight Robbery, Says Edojah
-…Urges Supporters To Be Calm, Promises To Retrieve Mandate In Court By Daniel Dafe The candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC for Ethiope Federal constituency in the House of Representatives 2019 election, Olorogun Solomon Edojah, has described the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC sitting at Isiokolo Ethiope East local Government…
Pay Attention To Proper Training Of Ad hoc Staff, Onoriode, Ararile Urge INEC
By Daniel Dafe The Organising Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta State, Chief Onoriode Sunday, has taken a swipe at the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over the poor performance of the card readers, adding that many of the members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, drafted as ad hoc staff were…
Kpokpogri Eulogises Okowa Over Massive Development In Delta, Says He’s An Epitome Of Good Virtues
By Anthony Arugba A rights activist, Comrade Prince Kpokpogri, has said that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has broken the jinx of underdevelopment in the oil rich state. Kpokpogri, who said this while fielding questions from journalists, noted that the level of development that has rocked the state since Okowa came on board…
Elections: There Would Be No Problems If All Parties Abide To The Rules Of The Game, Says Anidi
–As Umukoro Praises INEC Over Peaceful Polls In Ethiope East LGA By Daniel Dafe The President of Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, Youth Wing, Comrade Louis Emuobonuvie Anidi, has said that there would be no problems if all parties abide by the rules of the game during elections. Comr. Anidi who spoke to journalists at the…
Delta: INEC Declares Elumelu Winner Of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency Election
The Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the just concluded Federal House of Representatives Election for the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency in Delta State, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has been announced as the Winner of the election. The INEC Returning officer for the election, Dr. Ignatius Ezoem, Provost, Federal College of Education, Technical, Asaba, announced…
Delta: Elections In Ika Federal Const. Were Marred By So Much Fraud— Okoh
By Daniel Dafe The House of Representatives candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Ika Federal Constituency, Delta State, Hon. Sebastine Okoh, has expressed displeasure over the manner in which the election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in his constituency, adding that it was marred by several irregularities amidst a lack…
2019 Elections: Evance Ivwurie Alleges Intimidation Of Voters Loyal To PDP In His PU
By Daniel Dafe The Delta State House of Assembly member representing Ethiope East Constituency, Chief (Hon.) Evance Ivwurie, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over the peaceful conduct of the 2019 Presidential and National Assembly elections. Hon. Ivwurie who spoke to journalists in Abraka immediately after voting, alleged that intelligence report at his…
2019: We Await The Final Results To Know If The Election Was Free And Fair- Unuagba
By Daniel Dafe A Peoples Democratic Partry, PDP, chieftain In Delta State, Chief Ochuko Unuagba, has described the Presidential and National Assembly elections that took place today as very peaceful, adding that the final results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, will determine if the said elections were free and fair. Chief Unuagba…
Just In: Nigeria Decides 2019: Warri Chief, Ereyitomi In Early Lead
By Phil Abha The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for Warri Federal Constituency, House of Representatives, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi is in early lead for the race as gathered by our election correspondent. Oasis Magazine (OM) gathered that Chief Ereyitomi is already winning massively in major wards and units across the three Warri local government areas…
Delta Speaker, Oborevwori Decries Slow Working Of Card Readers
-Hails Electorates For Massive Turn Out – Sure Of Victory For PDP The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has decried the slow working of the Card Readers. Speaking to journalists after casting his vote at exactly 10:07 a.m at Okpe Ward 3, Rt. Hon Oborevwori hailed electorate for their massive turnout, but…
Ijaw Traditional Rulers, Not Military, Responsible For Peace In Niger Delta–Gbaramatu Spokesperson Reveals
* Urges FG To Partner PANDEF For Peace In N’ Delta Region Phil Abha Spokesperson of Gbaramatu Traditional Council in Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State, Chief Godpower Gbenekama JP, says peace currently enjoyed in the Niger Delta region is as a resolve of some respected Ijaw Traditional Rulers in the region, as well as…
Police Foil Bomb Attack In Delta
By Daniel Dafe The Anti Robbery Squad of Delta State Police Command, has recovered items suspected to be IEDs along Ughelli/Patani Road, as the command assuaged fears of all Deltans, stating that there is no cause to be apprehensive over anything. In a press release signed by ASP Chuks Oresewezie, Acting Police Public Relations Officer,…
Buhari Said Nigerian Youths Are Lazy, Vote Him Out, Egbema Chief Urges Youths
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Chieftain, in Delta State, Chief David Seikiri Ugedi, has urged youths across Nigeria to vote out President Muhammadu Buhari, the APC candidate in the February 23 Presidential and National Assembly elections. Chief Ugedi charged Nigerian youths to jettison the derogatory qualification used by President Buhari against them and fight hard to revert…
Rescheduled Polls: You Are Working Against Buhari, BMC Accuses Okunbo
Delta based All Progressives Congress pro President Muhammadu Buhari group, Buhari Movement for Change, BMC, has accused the Managing Director of Ocean Marine Solutions, Capt. Idahosa Okunbo, of working against the re-election of President Buhari “despite handling the pipeline surveillance contract, awarded by the Buhari administration.” Secretary of BMC, Erefoluwa Keka, who made the allegation…
Delta Police Charges 3 Udu Vigilante Members To Court Over Involvement In Securing Election Materials
By Daniel Dafe The Delta State Police Command has charged three suspects, Uvwiejitobor Akpevwe, Alfred Joseph and David Ukiri, all from Udu Local Government Area of the state to court over their involvement in securing electoral materials meant for the Saturday 23rd, February, 2019 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The three suspects claimed to be…
Assault: Former Aide To Governor Okowa Charged To Court, Remanded In Prison
By Daniel Dafe Delta State Police Command in its bid for quick dispensation of justice, has charged to court a former aide to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Friday Eluro, who is also a former Chief in Owa Kingdom of Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta State, over acts of abduction, torture and dehumanizing treatment of…
Sapele Constituency: Okpe Students Endorse Anirah For DTHA Race
By Daniel Dafe The candidacy of Chief (Hon.) Felix Anirah for the Delta State House Assembly race to represent the people of Sapele, has received a boost, after the National Association of Okpe Students (NAOS) endorsed him, saying that his antecedents stands him out from other candidates in the race. Speaking on behalf of the…
INEC’s Shift Of The Elections Has Postponed My Victory Dance, Says Chief Oweh
By Daniel Dafe The candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for Ethiope Federal Constituency, Chief Alex Oweh, has said that he sees the shift of the Presidential/National Assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as the postponement of his victory dance, saying that he is sure that the electorates would vote massively…
Shun Violence, Contribute Towards Success Of 2019 Polls, NUUS Leader Tells Youths, Nigerian Students
By Daniel Dafe The Speaker (Otota), National Union of Urhobo Students (NUUS), Worldwide, Comr. Prince Awhotu Amrevwuwho, has called on youths and Nigerian students to shun acts of violence and pursue peace and contribute their own quota towards the success of the 2019 elections. Speaking to Oasis Magazine (OM) during an exclusive chat in Abraka…
Polls: Cleric Sues For Peace, Charges Youths To Be Wiser
The Pastor in-charge of Shalom Baptist Church of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Ekpan, near Warri, Pst. Opate Bright, has sued for peace following the postponement of the Presidential/National Assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from the 16th of February to Saturday, February 23 and that of the Governorship/House of Assembly elections from…
SDP: Delta Central Senatorial Candidate Wants INEC Chairman Fired
By Daniel Dafe The Delta Central Senatorial candidate for Social Democratic Party, SDP, Olorogun (Dr.) Ovie Ughwanogho, has called for the removal of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, adding that the Chairman seems to be playing the script of those that put him there. Dr. Ughwanogho who spoke to newsmen while…
2019: INEC Must Flush Out PDP Moles In The Commission, Says Ogboru
By Daniel Dafe An aspirant for the Delta State House of Assembly, Ethiope East Constituency, Mr. Rex Ogboru, has called on the Professor Mahmood Yakubu-led Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to flush out PDP moles in the commission, saying that these persons are out to frustrate the efforts of the electoral umpire. Mr. Ogboru who…
Ika Federal Const: Sabastine Okoh Escapes Gun Attack, Tells Supporters To Be Calm
By Daniel Dafe The House of Representatives candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Ika Federal Constituency, Delta State, Hon. Sebastine Okoh, has asked his supporters to remain calm after he survived an assassination attempt early this morning, adding that members of APC in the area must remain calm and focused because his victory…
Ereyitomi To PDP Faithful: Our Victory Is Sure, Remain Calm, Focused
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate for Warri Federal Constituency House of Representatives race, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi, has called on all his teeming supporters in Warri South, Warri South-West and Warri North Local Government Areas of Delta State to remain calm, resolute and focused on the goal of ensuring a more people orientated and people driven…
Breaking: INEC Shifts Presidential, NASS Elections To February 23
–Reschedules Guber, State Assembly Elections To March 9 By Daniel Dafe The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has announced a shift in the Presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled to kick off later today to February 23, 2019. Prof. Mahmud broke this news earlier today after an emergency meeting with the National…
2019 Elections: Delta Police Command Releases Phone Numbers To Call For Complaints
Hours to the commencement of the 2019 Presidential and National Assembly elections, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Adeleke Adeyinka, has made public the numbers of some police officers to enable the electorates properly channel their complaints to the police in the state. In a press release signed by ASP Chuks Orisewezie, Acting…
Gbaramatu Spokesman To FG, Politicians: Don’t Create Artificial Insecurity In Ijaw Communities
*Says They Won’t Allow Their Clans To Be Used As Battlefield As the February 16 Presidential and National Assembly election approaches its last hours count, the Spokesman (Fiyewei) of the Great Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State, Chief Godspower Gbenekama TDA (JP), has again in strong terms urged the federal government…
Vote Your Conscience, Not Sentiments, Cleric Tells Nigerian
-…Sues For Peace By Daniel Dafe A renowned cleric in Warri, Delta State, Bishop (Dr.) Curtis Fianu, in charge of Church of God Mission International (CGMi), New Warri Bishopric, has called on Nigerians to go out on Saturday and vote what their conscience approves and not based on sentiments. The Bishop who spoke to Oasis…
2019: Delta CP Assures Of Preparedness, Commitment To Success Of Polls
By Daniel Dafe The Commissioner of Police, Delta State, CP Adeleke Adeyinka, has reiterated his commitment and preparedness to provide adequate security before, during and after the forthcoming Presidential/National Assembly and Governorship/State House of Assembly elections, billed for 16th February, 2019 and 2nd of March, 2019, respectively across the country to ensure a free, fair and credible…
Delta Guber: Students’ Group Backs Ogboru
Says Okowa Does Not Love Education The Youth and Students Alliance for Ogboru, YASAFO, a socio-political pressure group with members from the fourteen tetiary institutions in Delta state, has restated her support for all APC candidates in the forthcoming general election. While speaking at the APC Gubernatorial campaign yesterday in Ndokwa/Ethiope East Local Government Areas…
Egbema Monarch To Ereyitomi: Surely You Will Succeed
As Okere-Urhobo, Agbarha Warri Monarchs Give Royal Support *Ugedi Embarks On Door-to-door Campaign For Ereyitomi As the February 16 Presidential/National Assembly elections draw closer, the Agadagba of Egbema Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Bini Pere 111, has blessed and drummed support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Warri Federal Constituency, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi, assuring him…
Centrep To Nigerians: Eschew All Forms Of Political Violence, Inducement, Manipulations From Desperate Politicians
By John Tega Centre for the Vulnerable and the Under-privileged (Centrep), has called on Nigerians to eschew all forms of political violence, inducement and manipulations from desperate politicians ahead of the 2019 general polls. This call was made through a press release signed by the Executive Director, Centrep, Oghenejabor Ikimi, Esq., made available to Oasis…
UPU Mourns Demise Of Major Gen. David Ejoor
By Daniel Dafe The Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, has expressed shock over the death of Major Gen. David Akpode Ejoor. In a press release, the group said: “The entire Urhobo nation is grieved by this great loss of their son, Major Gen. David Ejoor who served this nation meritoriously and without blemish as the first Military…
Adeyinka Bode Resumes As Delta CP
By Daniel Dafe The new Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Adeyinka Adeleke Bode, has taken over from DIG Anthony Ogbizi Michael, who has been redeployed to Force Headquarters due to his elevation to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police DIG. Speaking during the handover ceremony today, CP Bode promised to build…
Oborevwori Mourns Ejoor, First Urhobo Army General
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed sadness over the death of retired Major General, David Ejoor, first Urhobo Army General who passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 87 years old. The Speaker in a Press Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Dennis Otu, described…
Police Arrest 6 Suspects In Connection With Killings In Uvwie LGA
-As Uvwie Council Boss Apologizes To Residents Over Insecurity Situation -Says They Will Not Spare Anyone Involved By Daniel Dafe Men of the Nigerian Police Force, NPF, Ekpan Division, have arrested six suspects in connection to the killings and reports of criminal activities in Uvwie Local Government Council in recent times. The Chairman of Uvwie…
2019: UPU Endorses Buhari, Ogboru, Agege
By Daniel Dafe President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election has been given a boost, as the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, endorsed him for a second term, and also called on Urhobo Nation to vote massively for Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta State and Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the…
State Of Courts In Warri Unacceptable— Ereyitomi
The candidate of the PDP in the 2019 National Assembly election for the Warri Federal Constituency Seat, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi has lamented over the poor state of court buildings and its infrastructure in Warri in the past years, saying that the sector has been neglected too long and that it is unacceptable for Warri status.…
Akwara: Kleptomanias As Governors Are The Cause Of Delta’s Underdevelopment
– Promises Massive Development If Voted In As Governor Dr. John Akwara is the gubernatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Delta State. Oasis Magazine (OM) had an exclusive chat with the tough-speaking politician in Sapele recently. Dr. Akwara is optimistic that his party will unseat the incumbent Governor of the state, Sen.…
HoRs: Half Of My Earnings Will Go To The Poor, Needy If Elected— Edojah
-Promises To Simplify The Recall Process For Non-Performing Legislators -Says Igbakpa Would Have Learnt The Ropes, Not A Threat To His Ambition By Daniel Dafe The House of Representatives candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ethiope Federal Constituency, Chief Solomon Edojah, has promised to use 50 percent of his earnings to cater for the…
DTHA Resumes Plenary, Approves Governor’s Request For Funds To Construct 13 Paved Roads In Warri
..Also Grants Governor’s Request Of Monies For Construction Of Beneku/Kwale Bridge, Approach Roads The Delta State House of Assembly resumed plenary on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 after adjourning on December 20, 2018 for the Christmas and new year festivities. The plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the House approved two requests…
One In Coma, Many Injured, As PDP, APC Supporters Clash In Ethiope East LGA
Barley two weeks to the general elections, a clash has occurred between supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, as several persons have been reported injured and one said to be in a state of coma. According to our investigation,…
Deployment Of Troops: The Military Has Declared War Against Niger Delta People— IYC
The Nigeria Military has been strongly accused of allegedly declaring war against the people of Niger Delta by massively deploying over 20 gun boats, troops and military helicopter to communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom. The President of the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Barr. Pereotubo Roland Oweilaemi, while reacting to the development in a press statement said…
Fulani Herdsmen Attack Cultists In Delta Community
No fewer than ten persons belonging to a popular cult group in Abraka, were recently killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen who thought the cultists had come to attack them. This reporter learnt that the cultists, numbering over 100 were said to have converged at Ovre’ Abraka around 3: 30 am for an initiation ceremony for new intakes into…
Welfare: SSANU, NAAT, NASU Give DELSU 7-day Ultimatum To Implement Resolutions
By Daniel Dafe Non-teaching staff unions of the Delta State University, Abraka, have given a 7-day ultimatum to the management to review their response to the state government’s approval and directive on critical welfare issues affecting them and implement these, saying that this, if not done would make them embark on a total industrial action.…
Acting CJN To Judges: Avoid Granting Frivolous Injunctions To Politicians
The acting Chief Justice of the Federation (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed, has warned judges against granting frivolous injunctions to politicians, as their administration of justice must be seen not to be partisan. He gave the warning on Monday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of a two-day workshop organised by INEC with support from…
BREAKING: Nigerian Lawyers To Boycott Courts For Two Days Over Onnoghen’s Suspension
The Nigerian Bar Association has resolved to embark on a two-day boycott of courts to protest the suspension of Nigeria’s Chief Justice, Walter Onnoghen. The NBA arrived at the resolution at its National Executive Council meeting held on Monday. “The Nigerian Bar Association rising from her NEC meeting has decided to embark on a two-day…
Alleged Murder: Group Drags Senator Nwaoboshi, Others To Court
…Wants Him Disqualified As Delta North PDP Senatorial Candidate The Senator representing Delta North District at the National Assembly, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, who is currently seeking re-election, will once again face court proceedings in the state capital, Asaba, to explain the level of his involvement in the alleged murder of certain Nigerians by secret cult members…
Delta Decides 2019: Forget The Bogus Lies, Our Party Has Candidates, APC Declares
By Daniel Dafe The Prophet Jones Ode Erue-led executive of the All Progressives Congress, Delta State, has reacted to the news making the rounds from an online publication that the party has no candidates for the 2019 general elections as a result of the judgment of a Court of Appeal delivered recently. In a press…
UPU Berates Urhobo Monarchs Over Poor Treatment By PMB During Visit To Delta
By Dafe Rukevwe The National Executive Committee, NEC, of Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, Worldwide, has berated Urhobo traditional rulers who complained about alleged poor attention given to them by President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB), when he visited Delta State recently. Recall, that on Thursday, 17th January, 2019, the APC presidential campaign team visited Warri, Delta State,…
My Mission Is To Develop Delta State, Says SDP Guber Candidate
–Promises N60, 000 Minimum Wage To Workers By Daniel Dafe The candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Delta State, Dr. John Akwara, for the March 2 governorship election has said that he is in the race to tackle “the gross underdevelopment that has taken place going to 20 years of PDP’s misrule of the…
Presidential Campaign Rally: Delta State APC Has Replicated The Success We Had In Akwa Ibom— Akpabio
By Daniel Dafe The National Coordinator of the Buhari’s Presidential Support Committee, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has commended the executive and members of the All Progressives Congress, Delta State, over the success of the presidential campaign rally in the state, adding that it was a replica of what took place in Akwa Ibom State during the…
Buhari: The Development Of The Niger Delta Will Be Taken Even More Seriously
…Urges Deltans To Vote For All APC Candidates By Daniel Dafe The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, also the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has called on Deltans to vote for candidates of the APC contesting for different elective offices in the state during the forthcoming elections. President…
Vote Out Governors That Can’t Pay N30, 000 Minimum Wage, Mulade Tells NLC
Says Civil Servants Must Stop Covering Corrupt Governors Niger Delta human rights, peace advocate and environmentalist, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, has charged the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, to vote out governors that say they can not pay the Thirty Thousand Naira minimum wage as being agreed with by the organized labour and federal government which will…
Buhari To Flag Off Delta State APC Campaign On Wednesday
By Dafe Rukevwe President Muhammadu Buhari, will on Wednesday.January 16, 2019, visit Delta State in continuation of his quest for re-election in the presidential poll of February 2019. A press release signed by Zik Zulu Okafor, Media Director, Delta APC Campaign Council, said that the President will also use the occasion to formally flag-off the All…
Uduaghan, Omo-Agege To Co-chair Ogboru Guber Campaign Council
Delta State All Progressives Congress, APC Governorship Candidate, Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru will coordinate President Muhammadu Buhari Campaign in Delta State, while the immediate past governor of the State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan and Senator Ovie Omo-Agege have been appointed Co-Chairmen of Chief Great Ogboru Governorship Campaign Council, Fresh Angle reports. The inauguration was done Friday January…
PDP Leaders Back Anirah, Slam Nwankego
Say House Of Assembly Candidate Is Promise Keeper Some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta Central on Wednesday reacted to the orchestrated attack on the House of Assembly Candidate, Sapele Constituency, Chief Felix Anirah, describing him as “a man of impeccable credentials. ” They also called the Special Adviser to the Delta…
Ethiope East APC: Ward 1 Assures Of Buhari, Ogboru, Others Victory In 2019 Polls
By Daniel Dafe Party leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ward 1 of Ethiope East Local Government Area in Delta State, have said that the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari, Chief Great Ogboru and the Senatorial, House of Reps and House of Assembly candidates in the area, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Chief…
2019: Ogboru Gives Reasons Why He Won’t Debate With Okowa
All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate for Delta State, Chief Great Ogboru, has said he would not be availing the state governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, the opportunity to debate with him ahead of the 2019 general elections. Vanguard newspaper also reports that Chief Ogboru has lampooned ex-minister…
DTHA Candidates/Aspirants: Uduaghan, Kokori, Waive Storm Abraka For APC Peace Meeting
–We Are Set To Deliver Ogboru As Governor, Says Omolu Candidates of the All Progressive Congress, APC, vying for the Delta State House of Assembly seat in the 25 local government areas of the state, have vowed to support the guber ambition of Chief Ovedje Ogboru to enable him emerge victorious during the elections in…
Artisans Vital To National Economic Revival – Okowa
…donates bus to NATA Delta State GovernorSenator Ifeanyi Okowa has underscored the importance of artisans to the growth and development of the nation’s economy. Governor Okowa stated this yesterday at the Unity Hall Asaba during the presentation of a bus to the Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association (NATA) Delta State chapter. The Governor redeemed his promise…
TB Joshua Denies Predicting Atiku Victory
Prophet T.B. Joshua has denied releasing any prophecy regarding Nigeria’s upcoming presidential elections in February 2019. An article circulating on several online news sites in Nigeria alleged that the famed cleric had predicted success for Nigeria’s opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar during his annual New Year service. “The election will be closely contested between the two…
Delta APC To Inaugurate Guber Campaign Committee January 5
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is to inaugurate its gubernatorial campaign committees on Saturday, January 5, 2019, in the capital, Asaba. The APC’s gubernatorial candidate, Olorogun Great Ovedje Ogboru, will lead thousands of party chieftains and select members from the 3,670 units, 270 wards and 25 local government areas (LGAs),…
Mandatory Use Of NIN Begins Today
In line with Federal Government directive, the implementation of mandatory usage of the National Identification Number (NIN) takes effect from today, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced. At its meeting on September 12, 2018 chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the new National Digital Identity Ecosystem Strategic…
How Gunmen Murdered Sapele Resident, Onagebe In Cold Blood
By John Onos Tragedy struck in Sapele, Delta State, as gunmen numbering ten allegedly invaded the home of one Mr. Francis Onagebe Evuen and shot him to death in the process when his son, whom they claimed they came for could not be found. According to the daughter of the deceased, Miss Blessing Onagebe who…
2019: Maintain Prevailing Peace, Delta Speaker, Oborevwori Tells Deltans
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on Deltans to sustain the prevailing peace and harmony in the state, saying the New Year holds much in stock for the people. Rt Hon Oborevwori in his New Year message to Deltans felicitated with them as they crossed over…
Lesbianism: Nigerian Lady Narrates How She Absconded Overseas To Evade Justice
By John Tega A lady in her early 30s, Taiwo Oledaji, has deserted her land of birth and citizenship, Nigeria, and absconded to a foreign country to evade the justice of the land after she was caught by a family friend involved in a lesbian relationship with a friend in Lagos. A family relative disclosed…
TAC Clocks 5, Holds Annual Thanksgiving Service
By Daniel Dafe The pastor and members of Truth Aflame International Church Incorporated (TAC), have held their 2018 Thanksgiving Service, alongside the church’s 5th Anniversary. The one-week long programme tagged: “Higher Life in Christ (also the theme for Year 2019), commenced with a 2-day ‘Ministers Aflame’ conference on the 10th and 11th of December, 2018,…
Aniocha North Shameful Empowerment: Obomkpa Youths, Women Allegedly Rain Curses On Nkem Okwuofu
Youths and women of Obomkpa community in Ward 3, Aniocha North LGA of Delta State, have over the weekend been allegedly raining curses on a PDP chieftain and leader, Chief Nkem Okwuofu for shamefully presenting used clothes popularly called Okirika and a bottle of Fanta each to youths and women of the area as empowerment. Chief…
Police, AMCON Invade Marine Yard In Delta Community
By Omonigho Odens The police and the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) and others in Delta State have allegedly invaded a marine yard owned by Peterson Commercial Agency Limited in Opete Community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learnt that some staff of the company were allegedly arrested and beaten…
Sapele Constituency: TAJ Promises An-All Inclusive Government If Voted In As DTHA Member
The Delta State House of Assembly Candidate under the Democratic Peoples Party, DPP, Sapele Constituency, Barr Tuedor Akpewve Jackson, popularly called TAJ, has said the reason why he resorted to a fund raising ceremony to support his campaign was because in saner climes this was done, assuring the people of Sapele that if voted into…
2019: Uduaghan, Ogboru, Others Turn To God For Election Victory
Immediate-past governor of Delta State and All Progressives Congress, APC, 2019 Delta South senatorial candidate, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has said that one of the ways to win election was by dedicating the electioneering process to God, especially through praises. Dr. Uduaghan made this assertion on Sunday at an inter-denominational service organized to dedicate the…
I Left PDP Because They Are Not Straight Forward, Says Oweh
–Says Edjojah, Igbakpa Are No Threats To His Ambition To Represent Ethiope Federal Constituency Okakuro Kesito Oweh is the Udu of Abraka Kingdom and the Provost-General to the Council of Chiefs in Umiaghwa-Abraka Kingdom. He is also the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, for the House of Representatives, Ethiope Federal Constituency. In this…
DTHA Passes #27,585 bn Supplementary Appropriation Bill
A supplementary appropriation bill of N27.585 billion for the 2018 fiscal year has been passed by the Delta State House of Assembly. The amendment bill as passed during the plenary of Tuesday, December 11, 2018, has increased the 2018 budget size from its original N308.888 billion to N336.474 billion. The amended recurrent expenditure is…
Sapele Constituency: Ogodo Flags-Off For DTHA Race
The Delta State House of Assembly Candidate on the platform of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Sapele Constituency, Hon Moses Ogodo has officially kicked off his campaign to emerge victorious, come 2019. The APC chieftain who was the former Sapele/Okpe Cmmunity Chairman during his flag-off campaign with thousands on his entourage accompanied him during a…
Delta Assembly Passes Financial Autonomy Bill
Following the Fourth Altercation of the Constitution and the move to give financial Independence to the Legislature, the Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, passed the bill granting it financial freedom from the control of the executive arm of government.…
Elozino: Delta Lawmakers Want Speedy Trial Of Suspects
The State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, passed a resolution calling on the State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, to direct the State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice for a speedy trial of the four murder suspects who confessed to the gruesome murder of a 300 level Mass Communication Student of the…
Death Threats: Nigeria Man Flees Country After Refusing Initiation Of His Kids Into Occultic Group
An Indigene of Aniocha North In Delta State, Nigeria, Collins Ogbechie, has fled overseas for safty after receiving death threats from an occultic group (name withheld ) for rejecting attempts to initiate his kids into the said group and not attending meetings. According to a family source yesterday, 10th December, 2018 which marked two years…
Delta APC: Erue, Ogodo Factions To Be Fused — Emerhor
A leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta State, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, has said one of the decisions reached at the reconciliatory meeting of the party convened by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is that all parallel party executives would become one. The party in the state has two factions with each headed by Mr.…
APC Is Set To End PDP’s Oppressive Rule In Delta– Ogboru
Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Great Ogboru, has said that the APC was ready to put an end to what he described as 19 years of oppressive governance by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state with a clear victory that will return power to the people. Ogboru…
We’ll Sell Produced Crude Oil Onboard To Feed Ourselves, Shutdown Operations– ConOil Workers
*SOS: We’re Abandoned Onboard, ConOil Workers Cry To NNPC, NLC Following incessant complains about being allegedly abandoned on board, crude oil crisis looms in Niger Delta as ConOil platforms in Ondo and Bayelsa States have threatened to sell produced crude oil from their various platforms in order to have funds to feed themselves, access medical…
UPU Holds 2018 National Congress, Passes Vote Of Confidence On Omene
By Daniel Dafe Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Worldwide, has held her 87th annual Urhobo National Congress. The event which held yesterday at Paragon Holiday Resort, Mosogar, Delta State, was well attended by representatives from all kingdoms in Urhobo land and Urhobo people in diaspora. The occasion was spiced up with several lectures, group discussions, questions…
VP Osinbanjo Hasn’t Abandoned Devt Plan, N’Delta Group Counters PANDEF
By Omonigho Odens A Niger Delta Group under the aegies of Delta State Civil Society Organization for Good Governance, DECGOG, today countered the Pan-Niger Development Forum, PANDEF, saying “Vice President Yemi Osinbanjo has not abandoned the Niger Delta Development Plan under the Strategic Implementation Work Plan.” The group made the assertion in a statement signed and made available to…
Delta APC Guber Primaries: Court Says Suit Against Ogboru Not Properly Filed
A Federal High Court in Abuja has held that the suit challenging the emergence of Great Ogboru as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Delta was not not properly commenced. The Nation online news platfom reports that Justice Nnamdi Dimgba, in a judgment on Tuesday, in the suit by Victor Ochei, held that…
Delta CP Redeployed To Ebonyi, As Anthony Ogbizi Michael Takes Over
By Daniel Dafe CP Anthony Ogbizi Michael has taken over from CP Muhammad A. Mustafa as the new Commissioner of Police at the Delta State Police Command. During the handover ceremony yesterday, the incoming CP promised to build on existing security mechanisms on ground towards enthroning the reign of peace and security in Delta State.…
Prayer Day: Oruarivie- Abraka Kingdom Holds 2nd Edition
By Daniel Dafe The 2nd edition of Oruarivie-Abraka Kingdom ‘Prayer Day’ programme has successfully held. The programme with theme: ‘Let God Arise’ took place yesterday at Ojeta Secondary School, Abraka. During his welcome address, the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Ven. Obed Chukwuka , commended the leaders of the community for approving December 1…
DTHA: DPP Awareness Campaign Rally Holds Tommorrow In Sapele
The Barr TAJ Campaign team has said that in a bid to emerge victorious in the 2019 polls, an ‘Awareness Campaign’ rally would hold tomorrow in Sapele for Barr. Tuedor Jackson Akpevwe, candidate for Democratic Peoples Party, DPP, for the Delta State House of Assembly seat in Sapele constituency. According to a press statement, the…
Provide Information About Those Attacking Us, Get Rewarded, Police Tells Deltans
By Daniel Dafe Delta State Police Command, in conjunction with the Delta State Government, has promised to give handsome rewards to any person or group of persons that provide information leading to the arrest of persons connected to any of the attacks on Police Officers and recovery of the stolen service weapons. In a press…
Tragic! How Elozino Was Killed— Yahoo Ritualists
In Delta State, tears are still flowing over the gruesome murder of a First Class 300 Level undergraduate of Delta State University, Abraka. The very latest pathetic confessional statements of the 4-man Yahoo Plus gang, which could not hold back emotions, were made today, at the Delta State Police Command, where the Commissioner of Police…