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Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has charged Judges in the state to accelerate the trial of suspects to decongest the volume of cases in the courts and also to be firm and fair and dispense justice without fear or favour. The governor who urged them to demonstrate selflessness, commitment and loyalty to enable them … Continue reading
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Delta State Governor Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has charged community-based publishers to practice responsible journalism and avoid promoting ethnic conflicts, which he claimed have raged for some time now. He said his administration is poised to ensuring peaceful co-existence among the multi-ethnic groups in the state. Uduaghan gave the charge during a courtesy visit by members … Continue reading
In the spirit of the Democracy Day celebration, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), The Pointer Chapel, on Tuesday held a Democracy Day Walk. The Walk tagged, “Walk for Democracy and Fitness” kicked off at about 7 am from The Pointer premises on Nnebisi Road, Asaba and terminated at the Squash Club, Government House, Asaba, … Continue reading
Delta State Government is to establish ten (10) industries this year to promote Medium and Small Scale Enterprise in the state. Announcing this during a Town Hall Meeting with owners of SME’s in Asaba, the Governor outlined the industries to include four (4) Fish Feed Mills and six (6) Cassava Processing Plants. He said government … Continue reading
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has approved an additional N100 million naira for the state Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to enable it pursues vigorously its micro credit programme. Uduaghan who said this at the inauguration of a new executive of CAN in Asaba, explained that he took this step because of the impressive … Continue reading
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Chelsea has beaten Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties to win the Champions League on Saturday after the two sides ended in 1-1 at the end of extra-time of play. The loss which left Bayern shattered as their dream of lifting their fifth European title in their home ground gave Chelsea the first lift in the … Continue reading
MRS Anwuli Ossai, a staff of Oshimili South local government council of Delta State has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen operating in a black coloured Golf car in Asaba. Mrs Ossai, sister to the Chairman of The Pointer Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Fidelis Egugbo was kidnapped as she was about … Continue reading
To provide training, best services in public administration and management, the Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan led a delegation of government and top civil servants to Singapore for intensive training and interactive session with the World Bank officials. The session which held at the Civil Service College in Singapore featured lectures, trainings, technical session, … Continue reading
DELTA State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has urged traditional rulers to apply democratic tenets while dealing with their subjects. Dr Uduaghan gave the advice, Monday, in an address read on his behalf by his Deputy, Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN) during the presentation of Staff of Office to the Ezhie of Ezionum Kingdom, HRM Rowland Osanwuta … Continue reading
TO forestall disagreement between oil companies, the Ndemili, Umusadege Community, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State has set up a 5-man committee to liaise with all oil companies having anything to do with the community. The committee is to act on all matters concerning and connecting the community with PAN Ocean Oil Corporation … Continue reading
A United State based company, MedShare has donated medical equipment worth over 1 million dollars for use in hospitals in Ndokwa land. This was disclosed by the former legal adviser to Ndokwa Association, United States branch, Barrister Francis Obi in a chat with journalists in Asaba, Delta State recently. According to him, the donation was … Continue reading
Being a Press statement issued May, 10, 2012 by Doyin Iyiola, media consultant to Chief Great Ogboru and made available to Blank NEWS Online. Chief Great Ogboru, the governorship candidate of the Democratic Peoples Party in the 2011 governorship election in Delta State has returned to the Supreme Court to challenge the court’s dismissal of … Continue reading
The Delta state Ministry of Health has handed over motor cycle machines to Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (DSNOs) in all the 25 local government areas. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Otumara, who was represented at the handing over ceremony by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Daniel Omodon, said the donation of … Continue reading
Ever since the present executive was inaugurated by President Good Luck Jonathan , the Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Madueke appears to be the most vilified ,most controversial and most hated by a section of the country. The reasons being obvious. First is that she like the president came from the same conquered” region, the Niger- … Continue reading
The executive of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) has condemned the throwing of bombs in insitutions of higher learning in the country. Rising from their 152nd National Executive Council meeting in Asaba, Delta State, the UIAA condemned the bomb blasts on the campuses of Bayero University, Kano and Gombe State University, calling on … Continue reading
Barack Obama has become the first President in US history to unequivocally support gay marriage. His decision has been both welcomed by gay rights groups and attacked by political opponents, heralding the start of a fight on the polarizing issue ahead of the 2012 elections. Mr Obama, who has always stopped short of explicitly endorsing … Continue reading
Pharmacists in the Delta State have been assured of better representation and improvement at various level of their practice. The assurance was given by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Otumara when he received members of the Nigerian Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists (NAHAP), Delta State Branch, who paid him a courtesy visit. The … Continue reading
Against book-makers’ predictions and apprehension that the 25th anniversary boat regatta of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II may be marred by violence, the Ijaws and Itsekiris, instead exhibited a high scale friendliness when the two ethnic nationalities participated in the fan-fare. Blank NEWS Online understands that during the boat regatta, at the Delta … Continue reading
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan and the Delta State Commissioner of Police Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba have swung into full gear in concerted efforts to ensure that the simmering face-off between the Ijaws and Itsekiris,which is now threatening to blossom into a full scale crisis is nipped in the bud before it escalates further. In … Continue reading
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has joined many Nigerians in condemning the grisly killing of Comrade Olaitan Oyerinde, Principal Private Secretary to Governor Adams Oshiomhole. In a statement made available to Blank NEWS Online in Asaba, Governor Uduaghan said the gruesome murder of Oyerinde was shocking, wicked and in bad taste and condoled Governor … Continue reading
Former Nigerian International and best ever goal scorer for the Super Eagles, Rashidi Yekini is dead. Yekini, according to family sources, died in Ibadan at the age of 49. They could not give details of the cause of his death but said Yekini had been hit with some strange ailments which has kept him out … Continue reading
Despite some genuine complaints by some elements in the country, evidence are bounds that Nigerians had breathe a sigh of relief in the oil sector since President Goodluck Jonathan mounted the saddle of leadership as the President of Nigeria in May 2011. Before Jonathan resumption of office reports of scarcity of petroleum products mostly petrol … Continue reading
Blank NEWS Online can report that despite the outright criticism over recent attacks and bombing of Thisday Newspaper offices in Abuja and Kaduna by Boko Haram, the insurgents have threatened to unleash fresh attacks on more newspapers, radio services and online media. The new perceived enemies of Boko Haram are Punch, Daily Sun, Vanguard, Guardian, … Continue reading
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has called on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) to design a short executive programme for State Governors and top politicians that would prepare them for the task of governance. Governor Uduaghan and the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay, who made the call … Continue reading
Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has expressed shock and sadness over the death of three journalists in a ghastly motor accident that involved the convoy of Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State at the weekend. Reacting to news of the accident, Dr Uduaghan said that the accident was bad enough adding that he was … Continue reading
Trepidation may overwhelm the much talked about South-South Economic Summit billed to be hosted by Delta state, as the state government has raised an alarm over plans by the extremist Islamist sect, Boko Haram to attack noticeable persons. The security alert raised by the Secretary to the Delta state Government (SSG), Comrade Ovuozourie Marcaulay, on … Continue reading
SUMMARY: Following the removal of subsidy on PMS on the 1st day of January, 2012 by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the attendant spontaneous social and political upheavals that greeted the policy, the House of Representatives in an Emergency Session on the 8th of January, 2012 set up an Ad-hoc Committee to verify and … Continue reading
The Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Mr. Omamofe Pirah, has restated that in its determination fast-tracking the economy of the state, the oil and gas industry has been geared towards wealth creation, entrepreneurship and employment generation for the teeming indigenes of the state. The Commissioner, who stated this while briefing the press at … Continue reading
States of the South-South region in Nigeria have resolved to share perspectives on issues of development, conflict and post-crisis management challenges with Rwanda in an emerging partnership between both parties. Recall that President of Rwanda, Dr. Paul Kagame is among the esteemed global business and leading colossuses who have indicated intentions to participate at the … Continue reading
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has formally performed the ground breaking ceremony of the proposed multi-billion naira tourism industry, Delta Leisure Park, capable of employing beyond 6,000 persons and located in Olori, Udu local government. The contract to dredge the site had been awarded to West Minister Firm at the sum of N2 billion after the government … Continue reading
SPECIAL Adviser to Delta State Governor on Labour and Industrial Relations, Comrade Mike Okeme, yesterday, expressed shock that casual workers in The POINTER Newspapers were yet to be absorbed into the mainstreams civil service in the state. Comrade Okeme, who made his position known when members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), The POINTER … Continue reading
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has inaugurated an 18 man committee to to re-invigorate school sports and promote career opportunities for the students. While inaugurating the committee, which members include two international football stars, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha and Victor Ikeba at the Government House Exco Chamber in Asaba, the governor said that school sports … Continue reading
BRIEF BIOGRAPHY Mama Otiti Ruth Atemejeranvwo Omokri (nee Agbaje), was born about 1911 to the family of Agbaje and Ekpekpeyenke both of Uruosu quarters of Otor-Iyede in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. Mama Otiti was married off at a very tender age to late Pa Johnson Omokri, of Ohrerhe-Agbarho in Ughelli North … Continue reading
Evander Holyfield, former undisputed world boxing champion has encouraged youths in Delta state to take to boxing. Also Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan assured that the State’s athletes would make the country proud in the forthcoming London Olympic Games as former undisputed world boxing champion, Evander Holyfield visits to encourage youths to take to … Continue reading
GOVERNOR Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has been commended for ensuring that roads in the state are safe for driving during the Easter celebration. Chairman of the Delta State Council of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Comrade Chief Ifeanyi Obi gave the commendation while speaking on the activities of transporters during Easter. He … Continue reading
The Delta state Kickboxing Association has concluded its first trials in preparation for the forthcoming National Sports Festival in Lagos state. The Head Coach, Delta State Kickboxing Association, Chiekwe Christian said the trials which held April 2 to 4, 2012, was embarked upon on time to select professionals and discover more talents ahead of the … Continue reading
A syndicate which specializes in printing fake employment forms in Delta State has been busted with security agencies placed on alert for the arrest of those involved. The syndicate had printed a letter-headed paper of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on NDDC, Delta North, saying it is an “application form” to be purchased … Continue reading
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has confirmed the arrest of the officer-in-charge of Anti-Kidnapping Task Force in Delta State, a Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP and six members of the squad. The now disbanded team were allegedly disarmed, arrested and flown to Abuja on the orders of the Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, for allegedly … Continue reading
In quest for equity, the people of Delta Central and South Senatorial Districts have been urged to support Delta North in the Delta state 2015 gubernatorial elections. A socio-political pressure group, Ndokwa Unite, made the call in a communiqué issued and made available to Blank NEWS Online, shortly after their monthly meeting in Asaba. The … Continue reading
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has announced a 100 per cent increase in the bursary paid to law graduates in Law Schools across the country. The Governor who announced the increase from N50, 000.00 to N100, 000.00 per student while presenting cheques to beneficiaries yesterday in Asaba, said the increase should take retrospective effect … Continue reading
The Delta state Ministry of Health has denied and decried the allegation published in an online media that the Delta state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Otumara, Slapped a female nurse while on an inspection of one of the state owned hospitals. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, … Continue reading
It was jubilation on Saturday March 31, 2012, as the Community of Ejeme-Aniogor in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State witnessed the consecration of the Obi-Elect, Igwe Anthony Onwelikwu Ogboli. According to a statement signed by Mr. Clement Chidi (Palace Secretary), and made available to Blank NEWS Online, the traditional rite was performed … Continue reading
The mere mention of maternal mortality rate (MMR) in Nigeria most often elicits embarrassing statistics and comments. It has been so for decades. With a maternal death rate of over 800 per 100,000 deliveries, Nigeria has continued to remain among the four countries with worse maternal health indices; the others being India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. … Continue reading
Blank News Online has learnt that there was a fire outbreak in the Press Centre building, Government House, Asaba. The inferno, according to sources started at about 10pm on Sunday March 25, 2012. Security officials on duty promptly alerted other personnel who called the State Fire Service. The Fire Service came and brought the fire … Continue reading
Prince Monday Whiskey, a journalist and former staff of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), has been abducted by suspected kidnappers in Warri, Delta state. Investigations proved that Prince Monday Whiskey was on Monday trailed to his compound at Orhuwhorun town in Udu Local Government Area by the suspected kidnappers while he … Continue reading
The Delta State legislature has resolved to use education as a veritable vehicle in enhancing Governor’s Uduaghan’s effort at the optimal development of the abundant human resources within the State. The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Engr.) Victor Ochei, (FNSE) gave this indication during the presentation of one hundred copies … Continue reading
DELTA State Deputy Governor, Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN) has described the peace being enjoyed in the state as a result of the commitment of Deltans and activities of security agencies. Speaking when he played host to the new Commissioner of Police, Delta State Police Command, Mr Ikechukwu Aduba, Prof. Utuama said Delta State is very … Continue reading
Delta state government has spent a whooping N79.9BN in the construction and rehabilitation of federal roads across the state since its creation in 1991, till date. Commissioner for Works, Hon. Funkekeme Solomon disclosed this while briefing the committee members of Federal Government Ministerial Committee on Verification of Claims for reimbursement by state governments for works … Continue reading
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has said that the recent reconciliatory efforts of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state were yielding positive results. The Governor who stated this at the weekend in Koko, headquarters of Warri North council area during the PDP local government congress, noted that the rapprochement in the party … Continue reading
Civil Servants in Delta State have again been warned to steer clear of partisan politics or face serious consequences. The Secretary to the State Government, Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay, who gave the warning today while playing host to the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Delta State Council, said that government, would no longer tolerate this … Continue reading
A multi-million naira water project been executed by Agip oil Company has collapsed at Umusadege-Ogbe Community in Ndokwa West local government area of Delta State leaving in its wake destruction of property of people living around the area. Conducting journalists round the project site, the Chairman of Umusade-Ogbe Community Development Committee (UDC), Barr. Francis Obigbor … Continue reading
Delta State government is to pilot the Feed Africa Programme (FAP) as former President Olusegun Obasanjo launches a scheme to battle mal-nutrition and ensure food security in the African continent. Speaking at the formal launch of FAP, Monday in Abeokuta, Obasanjo said that Delta State will host the pilot scheme given the state’s pedigree in … Continue reading
The Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has been commended for his visionary leadership since inception as the governor of the state. A Peoples Democratic Party Chieftain in the State and member, Uduaghan Solidarity Front in Oshimili South Local Government Area, Mr. Peter Nwadialu who made the commendation in Asaba, described the 3 point … Continue reading
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has today, Friday, February 02, 2012 asserted that Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was duly elected as Governor of Delta State in the April 2011 gubernatorial poll. The apex court, had in a whole judgment, invalidated the Appeal Court ruling which shaped the substratum of Chief … Continue reading
Delta State Economic Advisory Committee at the weekend met in Warri to articulate policies and programmes for the rapid economic development of the State particularly through the enhancement of agriculture and creation of jobs for the youths. In attendance at the meeting presided over by the Committee chairman, Mr Bismarck Rewane were the State Governor, … Continue reading
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has enjoined communities in the state to focus on farming and boost agricultural production not only to become self-sufficient but to sell and increase their earning power. Besides, he said that it was part of the Government’s deliberate policy to refocus the attention of the people away from oil … Continue reading
THE Odua of Umusadege-Ogbe community in Ndokwa West local government area of Delta State, Odua Ben Nmor has urged communities to engage in self-help projects rather than waiting for government for all development projects. According to the Odua, who spoke on Friday at Umusadege-Ogbe during the presentation of report of the activities of the Umusadege … Continue reading
Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has described the death of the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Delta North, Hon. Ben Obuh as “shocking and devastating”. In his condolences, the Governor said that the death of Obuh was not just painful, but a big loss to the family and the PDP in Delta … Continue reading
Delta State Government and the German Government are to partner in skill acquisition programme. The State governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan who announced this when the German Ambassador paid him a courtesy call in Asaba, requested the German Government to assist in imparting skills to the teeming unemployed youths in the state. While asserting that skill … Continue reading
Vice-Chancellor of Novena University, Ogume, Delta State, Prof. J.M.O. Eze has said graduates of Nigerian Universities can be job employers on graduation rather than job seekers if they are well equipped for such academic venture. Speaking at the 7th matriculation ceremony of the University on Friday, February 18, 2012, Prof. Eze stated that apart from … Continue reading
It is a well-known fact that happiness and prosperity are strongly tied to sound health. This is because a person that is not healthy cannot be said to be happy and an unhealthy person can likewise not be said to be prosperous since prosperity comes from productivity. It is against this backdrop that the Delta … Continue reading
In a bid to further its palliative measures to cushion the effect of the on-going deregulation of the downstream sector on Deltans, Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has launched the “Kerosene Direct Sale” in Asaba with a warning to officials in charge not to sell above N50 per litre or engage in any form of sharp practices. … Continue reading
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, now 25, a Nigerian student who confessed to trying to blow up a US passenger plane headed for Detroit with explosives concealed in his underwear has been jailed for life. The bomb had allegedly caused a fire but failed to explode on a Delta Airlines flight carrying 289 people on Christmas Day … Continue reading
Delta state government has cleared the air on the N20billion bond allegedly secured from the capital market by former Acting Governor of the state, Hon. Sam Obi, saying that the fund was not a bond but a loan. The disclosure was made by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay, while addressing … Continue reading
AS the date for congresses and convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) draws nearer, a foundation member of the Party in Delta State, Chief Isaac Anwuzia has said other senatorial districts in the state should wait for the people of Delta North to complete their tenure as chairman of the PDP. Reacting to a … Continue reading
Delta state governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has cautioned members of the state Executive Council against disloyalty to the Government as such acts would no longer be tolerated by his administration. The governor, who gave the warning at the Catholic Eccumenical Centre Issele-Uku during a prayer session, enjoined council members not to betray the confidence reposed … Continue reading
Delta state governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has banned the use of GSM phones by pupils of public primary and secondary schools in Delta State. Uduaghan, who said that the use of mobile phones by pupils was “unacceptable to the Government”, announced the ban an inspection tour of some schools in the state. According to him, … Continue reading
The Delta State Commissioner for Information, Chike Ogeah Esq., has restated Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan administration’s commitment towards ensuring good governance in the state. Ogeah, who stated this when a Non-Political Group known as Delta State Unity Group paid him a courtesy visit in Asaba, said that the state government would continue to embark on policies … Continue reading
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has loathed the way and manner the Delta state government under the administration of Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan is running the affairs of the Delta state University (DELSU), Abraka and its campuses. The state government is said to among other frustrating measures be withholding promotion arrears of staff and … Continue reading
Delta state governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has enjoined Nigerians, especially Muslims, to observe the birth of Prophet Mohammed with sober reflections and to promote the welfare of all citizens by ensuring the protection of lives and property in the State. Uduaghan stated this in a message he signed and made available to Blank News Online … Continue reading
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ordered that the winner of December 3rd 2011 Kogi state governorship election, Captain Idris Wada of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) be sworn in immediately. The Supreme Court had on Friday, in its judgement sacked five governors, whose tenure ended on May 28, 2011 and directed that they … Continue reading
The peace and security agenda of Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan may suffer set-back if urgent steps are not taken to address the prevalent conduct of Mid-Western Oil Company and assuage the grievances of Utagba-Ogbe host community in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State. The on-going protest by the Oil-Pipeline Landlords Association has entered its … Continue reading
“As a responsible Government, we will not fold our hands and watch enemies of democracy, for that is what these mindless killers are, perpetrate unprecedented evil in our land.” –Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. These words could best describe how President Goodluck Jonathan felt when he heard about the way … Continue reading
Delta state governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has appealed to church leaders in the state to ensure that their followers do not engage in the acts of retaliation in the face of current security challenges posed by Boko Haram’s insurgency against the Nigerian nation, especially resident Christian communities in the North. He said this at a … Continue reading
Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has warned management of the state-owned Delta Transport Service, operators of Delta Line and others operating government procured vehicles to desist from charging arbitrary fares or risk heavy sanctions. The governor gave the warning during an unscheduled surprise visit to the loading bay of Delta Line in Asaba and … Continue reading
Exposed: Top 10 “Cabal” Marketers The top ten marketers who received 80% (about N1.6 trillion) of the subsidy paid between January 2007 and June 2010, representing an annual average cost of N460 billion to the federation – i.e. FG and 36 state plus FCT. MRS (Sayyu Dantata) Oando (Wale Tinubu) African Petroleum/Zenon (Femi Otedola) Folawiyo … Continue reading
Dear Compatriots, “This is the second time in two weeks I will address you on the deregulation of the downstream petroleum sector. In the last seven days, the nation has witnessed a disruption of economic activities. Although, the economic imperatives for the policy have been well articulated by government, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and … Continue reading
Blank NEWS Online can report that the Delta state government is yet to implement the new National Minimum Wage policy for workers in the state civil service. Commissioner for Economic Planning, Kenneth Okpara, said the delay in implementation is due to the state government’s plans to use the bio-metric screening system to determine actual workers … Continue reading
As part of plans to ease the sundry effects of the recent fuel subsidy removal by the federal government and subsequent hike in petrol pump price, Delta state governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has officially commissioned and released 100 18-seater Toyota Hiace commuter buses to boost transportation in the state. It has however been revealed that … Continue reading
Following the recent mass exodus of Northern Muslims from Delta State due to Boko Haram’s quit notice to Christians living in the North and recall of all Muslims living outside, the state governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has assured the Hausa/Fulani Communities in the state of adequate protection of their lives and property by State Government. … Continue reading
The on-going strike action embarked upon by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) alongside their affiliate unions over the recent removal of fuel subsidy and subsequent increase in petrol pump price was successful in parts of Delta state as total compliance was observed. The strike action had paralyzed economic activities … Continue reading
AHEAD of gubernatorial elections in 2015, the Ndokwa ethnic nationality in Delta State has said they will work with other ethnic groups to ensure the emergence of an Ndokwa man as Governor in the state. This position was made known at the weekend when a socio-political organization, Ndokwa Unite celebrated their day at Kwale, Ndokwa … Continue reading
The Court of Appeal sitting in Benin has dismissed the appeal filed by Chief Great Ogboru of the Democratic Peoples Party (DPP) and sustained the declaration of Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as winner of the April 26, 2011 governorship poll in Delta state. … Continue reading
Delta state governor Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has signed the 2012 appropriation bill of 437 billion naira into law and promised to pay special and prompt attention to the Transport, Education and power sectors. Recall that the governor had in December last year presented a budget proposal of N383,390,132,338: 100.00 to the state House of Assembly, … Continue reading
Various contractors handling major road, drainage projects in Delta state, especially in Asaba, the state capital have ignored the January 3 deadline issued by Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan to them to return to site. Governor Uduaghan had on Tuesday revealed that contractors handling projects for the state where paid over N15billion last December and as such … Continue reading
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has lamented the impact of the recent Bonga oil spill on some communities in state and across the Niger Delta region, calling on Shell to give full disclosure of the impact and extent of damage of the spill. While saying that he expects Shell to take steps to ensure … Continue reading
Leaders of the Okpe nation have stated that they have no intention to articulate any means of conflict and crisis with the Itsekiri, or to engage them in any battle. However, they accused Itsekiri leaders of designing evil scheme to instigate crises and communal battle in Okpe land. In a statement issued on behalf of … Continue reading
As part of its New Year gift to Nigerians, the Federal Government on Sunday, January 1, 2012 formally removed fuel subsidy. This move by the federal government may have put to rest agitations over the controversial economic issue. Making the official pronouncement on Sunday, Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) revealed that petrol, Premium Motor … Continue reading
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN, GCFR, ON THE DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN CERTAIN PARTS OF NIGERIA TO RESTORE PUBLIC ORDER, PEACE AND SECURITY, December 31, 2011 Fellow Nigerians, it has become necessary to address you on recent events in some parts of the country that have threatened our collective security and shaken … Continue reading
Rejoinder: “Scientific Perspective Of Sapele” Our attention has been drawn to a publication in the Vanguard newspaper of Thursday, December 8, 2011, page 43 captioned ‘Scientific Perspective of Sapele’ said to be written by one Prof. Jennifer Alao who claimed that her writing stemmed out of a book titled ‘History of Sapele in Scientific Perspective’, … Continue reading
Oghara, hometown of former governor of Delta state, Chief James Ibori, may be witnessing some ruckus as the choice of Chief William Ibori, elder brother of the former governor as spokesman (Unugbrogodo) of Ogharefe community in Ethiope west local government area of Delta state has caused untold mayhem among rival groups in the clan. One … Continue reading
As the Supreme Court delivers judgement on the April 16, 2011 Presidential election which has been in contention at the Tribunal and Courts since the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as duly elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the major contenders, President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic … Continue reading
An explosion, suspected to be bomb has rocked Sapele in Delta state, making it the second of such explosion. The last incident affected a mosque in the area during prayers. The bomb was allegedly thrown into an Islamic school, located on the Hausa Quarters by Urhobo road in Sapele at about 9:30 pm on Tuesday. … Continue reading
The United States says it is determined to help Nigeria in bringing perpetrators of terrorism to justice. The US said this due to the Christmas Day bombings in Suleja, Niger state and Jos, Plateau state which killed more than 40 persons and left many injured. The bombings were allegedly perpetrated by the Boko Haram Islamist … Continue reading
The Boko Haram Islamist sect has claimed responsibility for the Christmas Day explosions in Suleja, Niger state and Jos in Plateau state respectively. A spokesman for the Boko Haram Islamist sect, Abul Qaqa disclosed that “We are responsible for all the attacks in the past few days, including today’s (Sunday) bombing of the church in … Continue reading
Beloved Deltans, As the world celebrates Christmas, the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, I call on all Christians; indeed, all Deltans and all residents in Delta State, to reflect on the virtues and teachings of Jesus Christ in their lives and activities so that Nigeria and indeed the world would be a … Continue reading
Watch out for the truth and nothing but the truth about the alleged hostage taking of Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan by youths during his budget presentation to Delta state House of Assembly on Wednesday, December 14, 2011. Blank NEWS Online will furnish you with details of how it was carefully and strategically planned by some men-Friday. … Continue reading
The Federal Government has issued to Delta State, a license to enable it generate about 450 megawatts of electricity through its Independent Power Plant (IPP). The State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan who announced this while receiving the license from Gen. Orho Obada (Rtd) during the swearing in ceremony of a Special Adviser in Asaba, said … Continue reading
ADDRESS BY DR. EMMANUEL UDUAGHAN, GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE WHILE PRESENTING THE YEAR 2012 BUDGET PROPOSALS, TO DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, ON WEDNESDAY, 14 DECEMBER, 2011 Rt. Hon. Speaker, Honourable Members, Mr. Speaker, I stand before you and distinguished members of the Delta State House of Assembly to present my fourth budget, since … Continue reading
Renowned accountant, Chief David Dafinone has reviewed the history of Sapele, saying the Sapele Okpe Community Land Trust Association owes no duty to any person or group of persons who dispute Okpe claims to the ownership of lands in Sapele. In an address delivered at a meeting of Okpe leaders in Sapele, the Second Republic … Continue reading
The Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei has assured of the state House of Assembly’s commitment to improve the lots of the Delta Printing and Publishing Company Limited (Publishers of The POINTER Newspapers). Rt. Hon. Ochei gave the assurance when The POINTER Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in … Continue reading
Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has approved the implementation of the new national minimum wage for civil servants in the State. A circular letter issued from the office of the Head of Service and signed by Mrs A. P. Umukoro, indicated that the implementation of the new minimum wage will take effect from March … Continue reading
The three tiers of government in Nigeria have shared a total of N603.444 billion from federally collected revenue for the month of October, which would be used for November expenditure. A communiqué issued at the end of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting in Abuja reveals that the revenue which was distributed from the … Continue reading
Members of Okpe Union Worldwide from the four ruling houses inOkpeKingdomSunday ousted their President General, Mr. Ralph Karieren for abusing his office. The union also disqualifies him from future office. The members unanimously voted for the removal of Karieren following his inability to account for several millions belonging to the union and for using the … Continue reading
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has expressed shock at the untimely death of Chief Emeka Ojukwu, the Ikemba of Nnewi. Governor Uduaghan in a statement, signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Sunny Ogefere, lamented the death of Chief Ojukwu. The governor described his death as “a sad loss to the … Continue reading
Principals of Our Lady’s Model Girls High School and Urhobo Model College, both in Effurun have been removed and posted to secondary schools in Asaba as classroom teachers for illegal collections and disobedience to constituted authorities. This was disclosed in Effurun by the State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Professor Patrick Muoboghare when he … Continue reading
In quick responses to a story published by Blank NEWS Online, titled: “Uduaghan’s Response On Facebook Yields Umeh Dividends”, more Facebook fans of Delta state origin have continued to call on the state governor to come to the aid. Our findings, according to a statement signed by Bezi Ighotegwolor, he is calling on Governor Uduaghan … Continue reading
THE Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Monday postponed its press week activities as a result of the death of the publisher of The Guardian Newspapers, Mr. Alex Ibru. The publisher who was the former Internal Affair Minister during the military administration of Late General Sani Abacha, died Sunday, this … Continue reading
Following the worsening spate of insecurity in the country, especially among members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Northern parts of Nigeria and have become easy preys in the hands of vexed Islamic sect, Boko Haram, the Minister of Youth Development, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has stopped new postings to Borno and Yobe … Continue reading
Delta state government has promised to tar the 7.5km access link road to Umeh community in Isoko South of local government Area soonest; as Governor Uduaghan said his response is due to a Facebook site which mentioned the deplorable situation of the road. Uduaghan pledged that priority would be given to the construction of the … Continue reading
Delta state Commissioner for Information, Barr. Chike C. Ogeah, has disclosed that the State Government is determined to resume the restoration of the landscape in Asaba, the state capital, as well as in Warri, Ughelli, Agbor and Sapele, following the end of the year’s unusual rainy season that reached record levels. Ogeah, in a statement … Continue reading
Delta State governor Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has expressed shock and sadness over the death of the NLC Chairman of the state, Comrade Mike Akusu who passed away recently. Dr. Uduaghan who spoke at Delta State Labour House while signing the condolence register described the deceased as a resourceful unionist who stood firm and contributed immensely … Continue reading
The leadership of the Okpe Union Worldwide has condemned the purported suspension of a member of the union’s secretariat by some individuals. The union warned that such plan would precipitate a crisis of epic proportions, the end of which no one can predict. In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday by the Secretary General, … Continue reading
The Delta state Election Petition Tribunal for the April 26 governorship election, sitting in Asaba has upheld the earlier victory of Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as governor of the state. Recall that Chief Great Ogboru of the Democratic Peoples Party (PDP) had dragged the incumbent governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan of … Continue reading
The Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba is now set to give its verdict on the petition filed by Chief great Ogboru, the governorship candidate of the Democratic Peoples Party, DPP, in the April 26 2011 governorship election in Delta State. This followed the petitioner and the respondent’s adoption of addresses, last … Continue reading
Blank NEWS Online can disclose that Delta, Kaduna and Bayelsa have ranked higher on violence in election and post-election incidents between the months of April and September 2011. According to a report issued by United States based civil society organisation, Fund for Peace, the general elections in April this year were riddled by irregularities and … Continue reading
The first set of 25 Medical Doctors who graduated from the Delta State University Abraka have been given automatic housemanship jobs by Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan. Announcing this at oath-taking of the Medical doctors and the first graduation ceremony of medical students from the university in Oghara, Dr. Uduaghan said the offer was done to encourage … Continue reading
The Delta State Executive Council has approved the sum of N569,316,355.00 for the supply and installation of medical equipment and furniture at the Mother and Child Healthcare Complex (MCHC) at the central Hospital Warri. The State Commissioner for Information, Chike Ogeah (Esq), who stated this in a press statement at the end of the State … Continue reading
The Senior Adviser on Foreign Relations (SAFRE) to the Governor and Government of Delta state, Mr. Oma Djebah has outlined his policy blueprint on how he will market Delta State and her rich potentials to the global community across the world. Mr Djebah, a frontline Nigerian Global Journalist, former Delta State Commissioner for Information (2007-2011) … Continue reading
In its determination to improve the moral and intellectual standard of education, Delta State government has officially handed over 40 schools to the mission and former owners The state governor Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan who formally presented the handing-over letters to the missionaries assured teachers and non-teaching staff of the affected schools that their monthly salaries … Continue reading
Delta state Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has assured Saudi Energy Company, Xenel Group that President Goodluck Jonathan is committed to the development of the Koko Free zone in furtherance of the federal government gas revolution agenda. Governor Uduaghan who was hosted to a private reception by Sheikh Khaled Alireza, CEO Xenel Group in Saudi Arabia, … Continue reading
The Nigeria Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) has appealed to state governments that are yet to fully implement the Special Education scheme and the Federal Government approved 30 per cent Special Teachers’ Allowances to do so since the greater needs of children with disabilities depends on the teachers. This is just as it has … Continue reading
The Delta State Police Command has debunked the rumour making the round that there was a bomb blast in Asaba, saying the alleged explosion was from dynamite. The Personal Assistant to the Commissioner of Police who is also the Acting Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Monday Onaiwu Osayi said that it was rather an explosion … Continue reading
It is very easy to be a critic. Also it is not difficult to find a band of followers when you are a critic. But when you crave relevance, simply pitch tent with the opposition as a critic, you can be assured of being treated as a celebrity. “What is the government doing?”, “Does this … Continue reading
The speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Onyekachi Ochei, has commended the State Executive Council for the harmonious relationship that has been existing between the executive and the legislature, adding that the State Governor Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan had made it possible through his love for Deltans irrespective of their ethnic or … Continue reading
The Delta State Commissioner for Information, Chike Ogeah Esq., has sued for continued support for Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan from Deltans so as to engender more development across the state. Commissioner Ogeah made this appeal while receiving members of Uduaghan Ladies Vanguard, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office Asaba. The Commissioner, who was … Continue reading
Children have been described as precious gift from God and should be treated with love, respect and honour at all times. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Community Development, Chief (Mrs.) Betty Efekodha, stated this in Okpanam during a sensitization and educational support programme, specially packaged for orphans and vulnerable children by the Best Sister’s … Continue reading
Teachers in the public schools who absent themselves from school without permission and perpetual late comers will be sanctioned henceforth. This directive was given in Warri by the State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof. Patrick Muoboghara when he paid an unscheduled visit to Uwangue College, Warri. Prof. Muoboghara stated that principals that convince … Continue reading
Delta State government has assured the people of Aniocha North Local Government Area of the speedy completion of the on-going Isele-Uku – Oniocha-Uku – Okunzu-Obomkpa road. The Commissioner for Works, Rt. Hon Funkekeme Solomon, stated this yesterday during an inspection of the 33 kilometres road project. Hon Funkekeme reiterated that the present administration was desirous … Continue reading
Delta State Government has approved the construction of a modern Olympic Swimming Pool at Oghara in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state at the contract sum of N463, 366,961.21. The State Commissioner for Information, Chike Ogeah Esq., disclosed this while briefing the press at the end of the state Executive Council meeting in … Continue reading
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has assured intending investors that President Goodluck Jonathan is poised to use the Gas Base Industrialisation agenda to harness the utilization of the country’s gas resources to boost industrial growth. Uduaghan told Nargarjuna Fertilizer and Chemicals Company Limited, the firm proposing to build the biggest fertilizer and fertilizer blending … Continue reading
(From Left To Right): Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, Comrade Ovuozuorie Macaulay (SSG), Chief Solomon Ogba and Chief Benjamine Elue PIX 2 Cross Section of Children of Late Pa James Ekpre Otobo PIX 3 Cross Section of Children of Late Pa James Ekpre Otobo PIX 4 Chief E K Clark, Governor Uduaghan (C) and … Continue reading
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has condoled the Otobo family and the entire people of Isoko on the death of Pa James Augustine Ekpre Otobo who died recently at the age of 86. The governor attended the funeral alongside Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark among other prominent Deltans and Nigerians. In a statement issued by … Continue reading
Fellow Compatriots, On this day 51 years ago, the British Union Jack was lowered and replaced by our national Green-White-Green flag, heralding the independence of our nation. The 1st of October remains a special day for us, for Africa, and indeed the world. As we celebrate today, we remember with pride, the nationalism and patriotism … Continue reading
This is an official response from Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru to the Appeal Court verdict of September 22, 2011. The statement, made available to Blank NEWS Online was signed by Doyin Iyiola, media consultant to Ogboru. “Today the 22nd of September 2011, the Appeal Court sitting in Benin dismissed our petition on the ground that … Continue reading
The Appeal court sitting in Benin, has upheld the ruling of the lower tribunal which declared Emmanuel Uduaghan winner of January 6, 2011 re-run governorship election in Delta State, as it dismissed the Appeal filed by the Democratic Peoples’ Party (DPP) candidate in the re-run election ordered by the same court in November 2010.. The … Continue reading
Delta State Deputy Governor, Prof Amos Utuama (SAN) has pleaded with the opposition camp in the state to leave the Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan alone and allow him to concentrate on governance. Utuama, speaking at a thanksgiving service shortly after the Benin Appeal Court judgment that gave victory to the governor over Chief Great Ogboru … Continue reading
Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan and the immediate past Governor of the State of Carlifonia, USA, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday deepened ties with other sub-national States across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific as well as Middle East, on promoting Green Economy across the world in the US. The meeting which was … Continue reading
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has been commended for appointing, Engr. Gabriel Amuchi as the Managing Director of Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA). A socio-political organization, Ndokwa Unite made the commendation in a communiqué issued at the end of their monthly meeting at Obiaruku, Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State. According to the group in a … Continue reading
National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Mohammed Garba, has concluded a two-day tour of the Chapels of the Union in the oil and gas wealthy Delta State. Garba called on President Goodluck Jonathan to urgently tackle the unwholesome development in the country, as he expressed worry over the growing spate of … Continue reading
Delta State government is to punish officers in the state Civil Service who approve building plans in unauthorized places in the state. The state governor Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan who announced this at the 2nd edition of state climate change dialogue in Asaba regretted that people have built structures on natural water ways and promised to … Continue reading
The State Government has given approval for the renovation of 45 secondary schools in various parts of the state. This information was given in Asaba by the State commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Professor Patrick Muoboghare when the headmistress and staff of the staff school Delta State University Abraka, visited him to felicitate with … Continue reading
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has condoled with the Aikhomu family and the government and people of Edo state over the death of former military vice president, Admiral Augustus Aikhomu (rtd). In his condolence, Dr. Uduaghan expressed shock at the sudden death of the naval chief at a time when the country needs wise and elderly counsels … Continue reading
Frontline contestant for the chairmanship position in Sapele Local Government Council, Delta state, Honourable Anthony Ebireri, has called on President Goodluck Jonathan and Senator David Mark to focus more on creation of local governments in the country. Ebireri is contesting for the position on the platform of the Democratic People’s Party (DPP), believed to be … Continue reading
Delta state government has appointed a new Management Board for the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC). Members of new Board, screened and cleared by the State House of Assembly on August 11, 2011, following their nominated by Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan are to take over from the Care-taker Committee headed by Mr. Reginald … Continue reading
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has charged states in the Federation to partner with it and NDDC to grow cassava and rice in a large scale as part of measures to check unemployment and food crisis in the country. The Country Programme Manager of the organization, Abdul Wahab who gave the charge when … Continue reading
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has condoled with the family of famous actor, Sam Loco-Efe and the government and people of Edo State over the death of the actor, last Sunday. Reacting to news of the death of the actor, the Governor said it was shocking and saddening because Nigerians and the entertainment industry … Continue reading
The death of Nigeria’s veteran actor and comedian, Sam Loco-Efe has come as a rude shock to lovers of comedy and Nollywood mind boggling films. He is one of the most talented actors in the Nigerian Movie Industry and has for many years distinguished himself as a rare talent for both television and stage drama. … Continue reading
Delta state Government is to reorganise farm settlements in the state as a step towards making Agriculture the biggest employer of labour in the state. The state governor Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan who announced this at a meeting with residents of Mbiri Farm Settlement in Ika North-East local government area of the state promised to provide … Continue reading
As environmental pollution and degradation threaten coastal states, Delta State governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has inaugurated a 14 man committee that will find solution to the challenges posed by climate change. Inaugurating the committee in Asaba, Dr. Uduaghan charged members of the committee to be serious and adopt mechanisms that would check flooding, pollution and … Continue reading
Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei has berated attempts by by a group of faceless petitioners to impugn on his integrity by alleging that he was engaged in a N27 Billion contract deal outside due process. Ochei, who described the unwholesome development as being politically motivated, at a press … Continue reading
Senator Chief Akpor Pius Ewherido (DPP) has gained legal victory over Chief Ighoyota Amori (PDP) on the April 9, 2011 Delta Central Senatorial Election won by the former deputy speaker of the Delta state House of Assembly, Ewherido. Following the ruling, Senator Pius Ewherido (DPP) has been given the final go ahead to enjoy his … Continue reading
Celebrated woman with seven kid births, Mrs. Precious Ogbonna has been remanded in Federal Prisons, Owerri for child trafficking. She was arraigned by the Imo State Police Command at an Owerri Magistrate Court. The charge is contained in suit number OW/289C/2011 and reads: “That you Precious Ogbonna, Adangozi Onuigwe and others now at large, between … Continue reading
LIST OF DELTA STATE COMMISSIONERS & PORTFOLIOS 1. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon -Works 2. Charles Amajuoritse Ajuyah SAN -Justice 3. Dr. Chris Oghenechovwen -Water Resources 4. Chief Paulinus Akpeki -Housing 5. Barr. Christopher Chike Ogeah -Information – 6. Prof. Patrick Muoboghare -Basic/Secondary Education 7. Prof. Hope Eghagha -Higher Education 8. Hon. Ben Igbakpa -Transport 9. Mr. … Continue reading
The attention of the Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has been drawn to a paid advertisement in the Vanguard Newspapers of Monday, July 4, 2011 by one group – The Concerned Elders League of Delta State. Let it be stated categorically that the Governor does not know the group directly or indirectly and … Continue reading
Christy Uduak Essien-Igbokwe, renowned Nigeria’s lady of songs is dead. She died at 5the age of after an illness. Although details of how she died are yet unknown, the singer and actress who would have been 51 in November had her first album (Freedom) in 1976 at a tender age of 16 and wedded Edwin … Continue reading
In a bid to encourage home-based investment and boost the growing economy of Delta state, Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has appealed to Deltans living outside the State to return home and invest since the environment has steadily become conducive for investors. The Governor who made the call while commissioning an ultra-modern Mercedes Benz Centre at the … Continue reading
Delta state governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has assured Deltans that he would not be biased in the distribution of the dividends of democracy to all the people irrespective of the pattern of voting in the last election. He promised to be fair to all and attend to issues dispassionately adding that it is time to … Continue reading
Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Senator-elect for Delta North Senatorial District has received his Certificates of Return (CoR) from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Presenting the certificate of return to the governor in Asaba the Chairman of INEC Prof. Atahiru Jega, who was represented by the Federal INEC Commissioner in charge of Delta, Edo and Beyalsa … Continue reading
Chairman of the three-man Delta state Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, Justice Ayo Abisoye says the Tribunal will not entertain any case outside that of the April 26, 2011 governorship election in Delta state. “This Tribunal was specifically set up for the April 2011 governorship election in Delta state”, she asserted. Justice Abisoye made this assertion … Continue reading
Okpe leaders in Delta state have accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) government under the administration of Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of denial in allocation of top positions, calling for urgent attention in the next political dispensation. They however urged President Goodluck Jonathan to give a ministerial slot to an Okpe indigene while Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan … Continue reading
A planet 20 light years away is the first outside our solar system to be declared ‘habitable’ by scientists. The rocky ‘exoplanet’ Gliese 581d meets key requirements for sustaining Earth-like life, including rainfall and possibly even watery oceans. The planet orbits a red-dwarf star similarly called Gliese 581, on its outer fringes called the ‘Goldilocks … Continue reading
Delta state governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has appealed to the new National Assembly to look into the present revenue allocation and come up with a more equitable formula, saying that the present formula is no longer sustainable owing to the recent increase in workers’ minimum wage. “If something is not done urgently, most states and … Continue reading
United State’s department has cancelled the American Visa Lottery (2012 Diversity Lottery) has been cancelled due to computer programming malfunction. David Donahue, deputy assistant secretary of state for visa services urged those who had applied for the 50,000 visa slot to wait, as the agency will restart the selection process. “We regret to inform you … Continue reading
Nigeria’s 36 states is demanding for a complete review of the revenue sharing formula among the three tiers of government to gain equity and fairness. Chairman of Finance Commissioners Forum, Rebo Usman, at the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting in Abuja expressed concern over the federal government’s continued bonus share of 52.68 percent from … Continue reading
*Second opinions are great, but be sure to make it an anonymous trip. Its fine to tell the second mechanic that you’re there for a second opinion, but don’t share the diagnosis or the cost estimate. *Never authorize work to be done on your car or truck without a written estimate that states you’ll be … Continue reading
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- NIGERIA’S MINISTERS DESIGNATE FROM 6 GEO-POLITICAL ZONES: North West- 8, South South- 6, South East- 6, North Central- 7, South West- 7, North East- 7.
- UDUAGHAN, NWAOBOSHI DIFFER ON MINISTERIAL NOMINEES' LIST: Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan and state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have expressly disagreed over the recent ministerial nominees’ list sent from the state to Abuja, on consultative grounds. While Nwaoboshi claims that he was not aware of the nominations as he was not consulted before the list was forwarded to Abuja, Governor Uduaghan observed that he consulted with the state party chairman and that he has evidence of the consultation. Nwaoboshi said “I have received over 400 telephone calls since morning about the list. I was shocked because I don’t know anything about this list. “I had told the people to remain calm. As I said earlier, as the Chairman of the party, I was not aware about the list.” For Uduaghan, “The letter for nomination was directed to me to recommend names and I take responsibility for it. I consulted widely even with the state party chairman before I drew up the list. It was based on an instruction given to me from Abuja." The PDP ministerial nominees from Delta state include Echegile Godson, Onyemaechi, Godwill Obielum, Mariam Nneamaka Ali, Elder Godsday Orubebe, Faith Tuedor-Matthews, Chief Solomon Ogba, Young Igbrude, Williams Makinde, Barr. Ovie Omo-Agege, Elizabeth Uvoh-Gardner.
- DELTA ASSEMBLY PASS BILL ON CARETAKER COMMITTEES: The Delta state House of Assembly has passed into law, a Bill for the establishment of Caretaker Committees of local government councils in the state. The Bill which was considered clause by clause was passed at a sitting of the Committee of Whole House after setting aside Order 48 of the House rule. Those to be appointed into the Caretaker Committees would not be eligible to contest the forthcoming local government elections in the state. This development followed the lapse of tenure of Local government council chairmen on May 12, 2011.
- Know your Delta State representatives @ the Senate, Federal House of Representatives and State House of Assembly>>> (How the parties stand) >>SENATE (3 Seats): PDP-2, DPP-1; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (9 Seats): PDP-6, DPP-1, ACN-1, Accord-1; HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY (29 Seats): PDP-17, DPP-9, ACN-1, UDP-1, Burutu II- Inconclusive. In the three Senatorial Districts of Delta state, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won two seats while the Democratic Peoples Party (DPP) has a seat. Among the nine Federal constituencies of the House of Representatives, PDP won six of the seats while DPP, ACN and Accord shared the remaining three. In the 29 state constituencies of the House of Assembly, PDP won 17 seats; DPP won nine seats while ACN and UDP won one seat each. There is no representative yet for Burutu II as the election has been inconclusive.
- IMO STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION RESULT: Rochas Okorocha (APGA) = 336, 859. Ikedi Ohakim (PDP) = 290,496.
- (EXPERT TIPS FOR LADIES WHEN GOING TO A PARTY OR ON A DATE): Always tell someone which PARTY you are going to and when you expect to be back. Carry a charged mobile and money if you are traveling by public transport. Don’t take drinks from strangers, or leave your drink unattended. Met someone new? Don’t go home with him or ask him back. Arrange another date. Agree with your mate to look out for each other. Then if you feel unsafe or ill, you’ll have someone to turn to. Don’t ever walk home on your own. Don’t drink and drive. Take car keys away from your friend who might be tempted. On public transport, sit near the driver with an eye to the exit door. If using a taxi, avoid unlicensed ones (kabukabu) and avoid a taxi that is already occupied. Lastly, stay alert and aware. Think ahead, what would you do if something went wrong?
- POSER: CBN’s industrial policy on retail cash withdrawal and cash deposits... Effective Date-- January 2012, Individual—N150, 000, Corporate—N1 Million.
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