THOSE WHO SPONSORED THE OVIE EBIRERI LED UPU YOUTH WING EXCO , THEIR GAME, OUR PAIN /LOSS

UPU logo

By Urhuemusiri Desmond.
A couple of days ago Urhobo Nation was thrown into quagmire as the President General of the Urhobo Progress Union ( UPU ) Olorogun Moses Taiga in collaboration with two (2) of his excos sworn-in a 5 member executive of the Youth wing of UPU to the detriment of Urhobo Nation as well as grotesque to other Nationalities in Delta State .

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EASTER ; Abide By The Spirit Of The Death And Resurrection Of Christ - PDP Chieftain Urge Deltans

A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ika South And a Community Leader, Mr. Benjamin Etuonu, has urged Christians in Delta State to abide by the spirit of the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Etuonu who spoke to News men in his country home Abavo yesterday 11th April 2020 gave reasons why Deltans should adhere strictly to the government precautionary measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 Pandemic.

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THE PROVIDENCE BEHIND ERIC OHARISI's VICTORY

Hon Eric Oharisi

By Agholor King Abwest
The good people of Ughelli North Constituency two has since last Week Taken to the Streets Jubilating  and Celebrating the Declaration of Hon Prince Eric Oharisi as the Winner of the March 9th 2019 General Elections by the Appeal Court sitting in Benin.

Hon. Prince Eric Oharisi, was the Majority Whip of the 6th Assembly of the Delta State House of Assembly who Recontested under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, but was denied his Mandate as the Winner of the said Election.

But just as it is said that Destiny can never be Denied so also Hon. Prince Eric Oharisi's Mandate to Represent the Good people of Ughelli North Constituency II was restored after a Deliberate Denial and Subchanged with one Mr. Moses Anuaghe, an APC Chieftain.

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So Sad! Governor Okowa's Aide, Idion Loses Sister

Late Mrs Mirian Egieho

AGBOR - The Executive Assistant to the Delta State governor on Political Matters, Sir Peter Idion has suffered a great loss!

According to reports, Sir Peter Idion has lost his eldest sister, late Mrs. Marian Egieho (Nee Idion), who passed away on Friday, 15th November, 2019.

Sir Idion and his sister were said to be very close before the death.

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Uzum Enjoins Displaced Persons In Camp To Live In Harmony

DG, Orientation, Barr Uzum

By JOHNSON EBIGIDE.
Delta State Director-General of the Bureau of Orientation, Barrister Eugene Azuka Uzum, has enjoined the internally displaced persons in camp in the state to live in harmony with themselves while in camp.

Barrister Uzum gave the advice when the sensitization team of the bureau visited the IDP camp at the Ogbe-Afor Primary School in Asaba, Oshimili South Local Government Area of the state.

Barrister Uzum advised the displaced persons to always obey the camp rules to ensure their harmonious stay in camp, adding that they should shun vices that could make life more difficult for not only themselves but the organisers of the camps.

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Delta State Orientation Bureau Steps Up Campaign On Rising Water Level And Flood Management

Barr Uzum, Mr Onogba and Staff

ASABA - Sequel to an alert issued by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) warning Nigerians of imminent increase in flooding, in September, the Delta State Govt thru its Orientation Bureau has stepped -up campaigns to manage flooding/prevention and mitigations  across the various local government areas in the state.

 The Director-General of the State Orientation Bureau, Barr Uzum Azuka Eugene, while paying a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Environment on Monday in Asaba, said the Orientation Bureau has kicked started the grassroots sensitization and awareness campaigns in identified flood-prone areas within the state.

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HONEY MOON IS OVER,TIME FOR WORK.... UZUM TELLS NEW APPOINTEES

Barr Uzum

The immediate past Executive Assistant on Orientation to the Delta State Governor, Barr. Eugene Azuka Uzum, has told the new Appointees that the time for honey moon is over while urging them to show capacity by proving to deltans and the world that Governor Okowa was right to have appointed them.

Barr. Uzum who is also the Executive Director of the Uzumnism Leadership Network, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria, made this known the press, on the 23 July, 2019, at the House complex, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria.

The former Orientation Boss while urging them that time for honey moon was over also encouraged them to show strength and capability in their stay in office. 

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Barr Uzum Congratulates Hon Sheriff Oborovwori As Speaker and Hon Ochor As Deputy Speaker To Delta Assembly

Hon Sheriff & Hon Ochor

The Immediate Past Executive Assistant on Orientation to Delta State governor, Barrister Azuka Eugene Uzum has congratulated Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborovwori and Hon Ochor Ochor Christopher on their elections as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the State’s House of Assembly.

Barr Uzum in a statement on Monday at Asaba, the state capital said; "I would like to congratulate Hon Sheriff on his acclamation as speaker for the 7th Assembly and to thank him for taking on this role to serve the legislature again."

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MALABU OIL DEAL SHENANIGAN: PROF. ODITA QC. SAN PUTS RECORDS STRAIGHT, CAUTIONS SAHARA REPORTERS

Prof Odita SAN

Prof. Odita Qc. SAN who's name was caught up in Malibu oil scandal in a story Written by the Sahara reporter alleging that the erudite professor of Law testified to have benefited from the Malabu oil deal proceed in Millan has come out to set the record straight.

 In his reaction to the alleged  story by the Sahara reporter he said "I refer to the above captioned publication of Monday, 20 May 2019.  captioned “QUEEN’S COUNSEL, FIDELIS ODITAH, BENEFICIARY OF $1.3 BILLION MALABU OIL DEAL, TESTIFIES IN MILAN” which were designed to smear and malign me and to give the totally false impression that I am a beneficiary of the controversial Malabu payment of US$1.3 billion when you knew that I am not. The headline and publication are a deliberate lie and malicious falsehood designed to paint me as a suspicious character, a man associated with money laundering, and an expert witness who failed to disclose that he has a conflict of interest and should not have given evidence in support of Eni in the Milan criminal proceedings. Your publication made it clear that its grievance is my assertion during my testimony in Milan on 15 May 2019 that the 2011 Resolution Agreements were valid (not the kickbacks which I did not mention) and that the recent challenge was politically motivated under pressure from international NGOs, because the Nigerian government had known about Dan Etete’s alleged involvement with Malabu since 2002. Indeed that was the reason given in Platts’ news release on 22 August 2002 as being the reason for the 2 July 2002 revocation of Malabu’s OPL 245 licence by the Obasanjo government. You knew that I did not benefit in any way from the US$1.3 billion Malabu payment and there is nothing in your publication that could conceivably support the suggestion that I was a beneficiary. You published your story under a sensational caption in order deliberately to damage my good character and unblemished reputation and diminish the impact of the evidence that I gave to the Milan court. Your publication has been republished widely by other online sources. In addition, since your publication, I have been contacted by many people around the world expressing surprise and disappointment that I received a part of the Malabu payment, but to your knowledge, I did not and none of the numerous investigations of the Malabu payment has revealed or suggested any benefit received by me directly or indirectly, knowingly or otherwise, from the US$1.3 billion Malabu payment. Your publication was therefore deliberately and unashamedly a libelous and malicious falsehood aimed solely at damaging my reputation and crippling my legal practice as a Queens Counsel and Senior Advocate of repute and integrity. 

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AHEAD OF 2019: WHY GOV OKOWA CANNOT BE SEPARATED FROM HIS ACHIEVEMENTS

Gov Okowa and Barr Uzum

The nexus of leadership is providing the basics of life to the people.  Protection of lives and properties as well, is of crucial importance. Ensuring food sufficiency,  securing health and infrastructure is key in gauging development strides.

 Let us not lose sight of prudent management of resources, this is where capacity rolls in.
In a complex environment like ours,  management of human relations is pivotal in steering the ship of the state.
Delta has experienced a whole lot of transformation in the last three years. From revamping of technical education to road infrastructure, the narratives changed a lot more for the better.

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DELTA 2019: ISOKO NATION REINSTATES SUPPORT FOR OKOWA

Isoko Rulers & IVS Members

By Williams Eghebi
The leadership of Isoko Nation under the aegis of Isoko Development Union has said that the entire people are behind the second term ambition of Senator Okowa. The proclamation was made yesterday at Oleh by Hon High Chief Iduh Amadha, the President General of Isoko Nation Development Union (IDU) when the leadership of Ika Village Square, IVS, paid a consultative visit to the area.
He said that Gov Okowa was installed last June as the Ugo of Isoko Land.

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(PHOTONEWS) MEMBERS OF IKA VILLAGE SQUARE VISITS ISOKO NATION

 Chief Ugbekile & Chief Idu

It was celebrations all over ISOKO nation yesterday, 12 of August 2019 as Ika Village Square paid a visit to the ethnic nationality.

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2019: BERMY'S SET TO RUN FOR DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY...

Bermy Foundation CEO

The Founder of Bermys Foundation and a Diaspora Ambassador, Chief Olorogun Re'Ode (Mrs) M. Eguriase Sule has concluded pans to run for the Delta State, House of Assembly to represent the good people of Ethiope East constituency, at the come 2019.

In an exclusive interview with newsmen at Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria, she said, "After due consultation with my people, I was advised to settle for the house of assembly to tackle the impending challenge facing the local government".

She further stressed that, she had no intention to run for any elective position in the state, but because of the uprising challenge of misrepresentation at the house of assembly she has decided to run.

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Governor Okowa Explores More Channels To Interface With The Public.... Announce Social Media Handles

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has announced the creation of Social Media handles for effective information dissemination and interaction with Deltans and Nigerians.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa said the creation of the Social Media handles was in addition to the existing State Government website.

According to the statement, the website and social media handles will keep members of the public updated on the SMART Agenda, accomplishments and events of the Okowa led administration even as members of the public are encouraged to interface with the Governor on the different social media platforms.

“The state website offers a user-friendly functionality and rich content. The website as well as the official social media accounts offer quick and easy access to essential information and features to keep Deltans, Nigerians, the media and indeed the general public abreast of activities of the Okowa led government in Delta State”.

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"OH AKPABIO" FALLIBILITY OF MORTAL MAN By EA Uzumnism.

Barr Eugene Uzum

Democracy has remained consistently on trial in Nigeria.  Before I venture into the nexus of Party Politics, Defections etc I want to take a quick look at GEJ's statements....during the run off of 2015 Presidential elections.

"That we have a choice between old ways and new ways, going forward and retrogression,  repression, impunity and rule of law"

 GEJ also told us that we will remember him when he is gone.  He capped by saying "My ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian"

 Today same prophecy has come to pass.  We seen repression of the highest order in the history of Nigeria.  We live with Despotism, Nepotism and desperate hang on to power even at the cost of sacrificing our most revered democratic institution which is the National Assembly.

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MR LEADER AT STATE AND LOCAL GOVT LEVEL...POLITICS WITHIN YOUR WARD DON'T SABOTAGE OUR PARTY

Barr Uzum

By EA Uzumnism.
Politics today, has metamorphosed into a local scientific game where one must key into the agenda of his primary constituency to make maximal impact.

In doing this, what must be taken into consideration is local content.  Local content in this context is the contributions of key players within the local parlance especially  in the everyday communication amongst the electorate.

 Unfortunately in some axis, some leaders of the party will resurrect unnecessary squabbles among relevant and irrelevant stakeholders just to create avoidable factions within a ward to enable them have measure of control.  The question is what are they afraid of?  To my mind, such leaders have trust problem because they cannot even trust themselves.  They take ward leadership for a ride jettisoning contributions, trust,  development and brotherhood.  This has happened in most wards and still happening across the state.  These unhealthy development has created tension across board especially with the nod of some party leaders.  This is a sad and worrisome development that must be stemmed right away and now.

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2019: PPA Grants Delta Guber Aspirant, Obire Waiver

Dr Obire

By Emmanuel Oloniruha
The Progressive People’s Alliance (PPA) has granted waiver to Dr O’diakpo Obire ahead of the 2019 governorship election in Delta State.

PPA National Chairman, Chief Peter Ameh disclosed this while addressing newsmen shortly after Obire obtained his expression of interest and nomination forms to run for the election in Delta.

He said that the decision to give waiver to Obire, who formally joined the party last week, became necessary in order to deepen democracy in the country.

Ameh, who was a former National Chairman and two-time Secretary of Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), pledged that PPA would conduct transparent and credible primaries.

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2019: DELTA GUBER ASPIRANT DUMPS APC, JOINS PPA

Dr Obire

Following the crisis rocking the Delta State chapter of the all Progressives Congress, (APC) one of its Aspirant ,Dr O’diakpo Obire has defected to Progressive People’s Alliance,(PPA) ahead of the 2019 Governorship Election on Thursday.

Addressing party members at the PPA Secretariat in Asaba, the Delta State Capital, Dr Obire assured them of the party victory in the Governorship Election come 2919 adding that he has the charisma and credibility to defeat his opponents.

while receiving his Membership card, he disclosed that his acceptance to join the party wholeheartedly was burn out the fact that PPA has proven to be a result oriented party

He expressed optimism that PPA will be victorious in all positions in the 2019 Elections.

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SHUT UP OSHIOMHOLE. THE POLITICAL OCEAN OF DELTA IS NOT FOR (ADAMS) A CATFISH FROM IYAMHO.

Barr Uzum & Oshiomhole

Gentlemen, It is no longer in dispute that Oshiomhole Adams the factional leader of APC is not a good manager of his tongue.

Oshiomhole has shown that he speaks before thinking. We call on our PDP supporters across Delta to remain calm amidst the vituperations of this drowning political puppet who sees Delta as an extension on his conquered territory Iyamho.

I make bold to state categorically that we will engage Oshiomhole on issue based Politics when due. In less than 5 weeks, Adams Oshiomhole has destroyed the fabrics of his weak party (APC) completely with the edge of his tongue.

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2019: I WILL PURSUE LAWS THAT WILL PROTECT HOST COMMUNITIES -UDUAGHAN ASSURES

Dr Uduaghan & Host COM members

By Monoyo Edon

The immediate past Governor of Delta State Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has promised to pursue a robust inclusion of Host Communities in the Oil and Gas industry when he gets the blessing of Delta South people to represent them at the Senate in 2019.

Dr. Uduaghan frowned at what he described as “the shortchange of host communities in the dividends from the Oil and Gas industry.” A situation he attributed to the delay in the passage of the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB) into law.

“Our communities deserve to have investments in the IOCs as is obtainable in UAE and other Asian countries where host communities are key players in the Oil and Gas industry. Once host communities are effectively carried along, lasting peace and security would be easy to achieve.”

These were Dr. Uduaghan’s words when he played host to the Itsekiri Chapter of Host Communities of Nigeria (Producing Oil and Gas) at his Warri residence earlier today.

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