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 DELTA 2023: DELTA IJAW FOR GOV LOBBIES URHOBO MONARCHS AND UPU LEADERSHIP..... ...... ALAOWEI BRODERICK BOZIMO SAYS IJAW GOVERNORSHIP QUEST IS IN COURSE Ughelli- In continuation of the Ijaw quest for Governor come 2023, the Delta Ijaw for Governor 2023 delegation on Tuesday lobbied Traditional Rulers in Urhobo nation and Leadership of the Urhobo Progress Union UPU. The Leader of the Ijaw 2023 delegation Alaowei Broderick Bozimo said that the Ijaw 2023 ambition is for the general good of the state including the Urhobo people. The first port of call for the Delta Ijaw for Governor 2023 delegation after leaving Oteri Community Ughelli was the palace of the Ovie of Olomu kingdom where they were received by the Traditional Rulers from Urhobo Land. Alaowei Broderick Bozimo after the usual formalities went straight to their mission by telling the traditional rulers that their mission is to preach the gospel of Ijaw Governor come 2023. Alaowei Broderick Bozimo stated that the Ijaw as an e...

 VIABLE FILLING STATION FOR SALE  A lucrative Filling Station strategically located at Oghareki town along Ojagbodudu Koko Road after BlackLight Deport, in Ethiope West LGA has been put up for sale. According to the owner of the property, the price of the Filling Station which is located at a lucrative and busy area, is very moderate.  It urged interested persons to call the following numbers: 08036677690, 08034038887, 090150150, 08036677690 OR 08052105173

 NNPC/Chevron Donate Medical Equipment to Community Hospitals in Delta State ….Helping Communities meet SDGs on Healthcare The NNPC/ Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture has donated modern medical equipment worth millions of Naira to the Oporoza and Tsekelewu Cottage hospitals in Egbema-Gbaramatu kingdoms as well as the Government hospital in Ogidigben. The Egbema Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF) received the items for the Oporoza and Tsekelewu cottage hospitals while the Itsekiri Regional Development Committee (IRDC) received the ones for the Ogidigben Cottage hospital.  At the handover of the equipment, the  Commissioner for Health, Delta State, Dr Ononye Mordi, who was represented by Managing Director, Central Hospital, Warri, Dr Patrick Omu, said the government was happy to always partner with people and corporately-responsible companies like Chevron. He promised that the state would ensure that the equipment are well maintained and used for the h...

 PASTOR AKINYEMI, WIFE CONGRATULATE DELTANS ON STATE 30TH ANNIVERSARY The Pastor in Charge of The Redeemed Christian Church of God Delta Province 13, Pastor Chris Akinyemi and his wife, Pastor (Mrs) Oluwatoyin Akinyemi have felicitated with Deltans on the 30th Anniversary of Delta State. Pastor Akinyemi and his wife, in a Congratulatory Message, said the thirtieth anniversary of the state is worth celebrating noting that in spite of it's multi-ethnic nature, there has been peaceful coexistence among them. They added that, the Delta State has witnessed tremendous progress in the thirty years of it's existence. The Pastor in charge of RCCG Delta Province 13 and his wife, noted that, the Redeemed Christian Church of God has also witnessed tremendous growth in the State, attributing the astronomical growth to the grace of God and commitment of its leaders. They congratulated the Pastors in Charge of Region 23, Pastor Sunday Akande and Region 34, Pastor Olufemi Olumide  for their p...

 DELTA @30..... .... CHIEF FAVOUR IZOUKUMOR CELEBRATES WITH GOV OKOWA AND ALL DELTANS ON THE STATE 30TH ANNIVERSARY CREATION . As Delta State marks thirty years of its creation from the then Bendel State on August 27 1991 during the administration of General Ibrahim Babangida, a critical stakeholder in the state, Chief Favour Izoukumor has joined illustrious Deltans to celebrate with the Governor of the state H.E Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, his Deputy H.E Barrister Deacon Kingsley Otuaro and all Deltans in the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the state. Chief Favour Izoukumor congratulatory message on Delta @30 signed by his aide on media, Mrs Jolomi Pajiah was made available to newsmen in Warri. Chief Favour Izoukumor who has served the state at different capacities in the and currently serving the People's Democratic Party PDP as its Chairman for Warri South West Council Area said that Delta State since its creation thirty years ago has witnessed some forms of growth and deve...

 *DELTA @30:CHIEF FRANCIS ARHIYOR CONGRATULATES GOV OKOWA AND ALL DELTANS FOR ANOTHER 30TH STATE ANNIVERSARY* The Chairman of the Delta State Management Committee On Public Motor Parks, Chief Francis Arhiyor has congratulated the Governor of Delta State His Excellency Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa and all Deltans as the state celebrates its 30th anniversary of creation from the defunct Bendel State on August 27 1991. Chief Francis Arhiyor gave the congratulatory message recently at PTI in Uvwie Local Government Area of the state while responding to questions from journalists on Delta at thirty. He added that all the Civilian Governors that have Governed Delta State since it creation from Olorogun Felix Ibru, Chief James Ibori, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan and Dr Ifeanyi Okoaw have all contributed their quotas to moving the state on the path of sustainable growth. He emphasized that Delta State which is a unique state has witnessed tremendous growth and development. Chief Francis Arhiyor who is ...

 DELTA @30 CHIEF UKUWRERE HAILS GOV OKOWA  The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Development and Ugo of Uvwie Kingdom, Chief Austin Tivere Ukuwrere has congratulated Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and Deltans on the thirtieth anniversary of the state. Chief Ukuwrere in his Congratulatory message thanked God for the unity, peace and progress recorded in the State despite being a multi-ethnic state. The SSA to the Governor on Community Development noted that, the state has recorded tremendous land mark achievements in the thirty years of it's existence. He listed some of the achievements to include construction of bridges, roads, hospitals, Higher Institutions, a world class Airport, Teaching Hospital, stadia and Technical Colleges,  among others. Chief Ukuwrere commended successive governments in the state especially Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for the huge development strides in the state. He noted that among the various Administrations Governor Okowa's achievement...

 

 OVU-INLAND AGOG AS CHIEF AUGUSTINE ENAOHWO GOES HOME IN STYLE The remains of a Community leader and renowned Accountant, Chief  Augustine Agbeyigba Enaohwo of Ovu-Inland, Ethiope East LGA will be laid to rest at his hometown on Saturday, 28th August, 2021 in grand style. A statement signed by Elder Mark Agbomedarho on behalf of the family, Mr Great Omouvwie-Enaohwo and Mrs Iniovosa Abayomi-Enaohwo on behalf of the children says a service of songs will be held in honour of Late Chief Augustine Enaohwo at his Ovu-Inland residence on Friday, 28th August 2021 by 4pm. It adds that, a funeral service will be held in his honour on Saturday, 28th August 2021 at First Baptist Church Ovu-Inland Ethiope East LGA by 11a.m. It further says, after the funeral service, the remains of Chief Augustine Enaohwo will be interred at his Ovu-Inland residence before being laid to rest. It also says a reception will later be held for guests at Unuame Primary School Ovu-Inland. Chief Augustine Agbeyi...

 A Congratulatory Message to, His Majesty Utieyinoritselola Emiko Ogiame Atuwatse III  Today history has been made because this history, I believe will bring peace, love and unity, not only in Itsekiri Nation, but to all Deltans; regardless of ethnic and religious conflagrations. In different foras, I have always advocated for peaceful-coexistence because I believe in the resourcefulness of our unique diversity, particularly the Ijaw’s and Itsekiri’s of Warri. It is a new dawn for us! So, I join other illustrious Deltans and Nigerians to heartily congratulate, His Royal Majesty Utieyinoritselola Emiko, as he ascends the throne of his forbears as the 21st Olu of Warri. Your Majesty, I have this strong conviction that, your reign will consolidate the already existing peace and unity and foster love among the Itsekiri’s and Ijaw’s of Warri and attract development that will transcend the Itsekiri Nation. It is, therefore, my uttermost prayer for God’s continuous grace, guidance an...

 UGO OF UVWIE CONGRATULATES NEW OLU OF WARRI BY JOHN GLOVER   Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Development and Ugo of Uvwie Kingdom, Chief Austin Tivere Ukuwrere has felicitated with the Itsekiri nation over the successful coronation of Omoba Tsola Emiko as the 21st  Olu of Warri. Chief Ukuwrere said the choice of Omoba Tsola Emiko as the 21st Olu of Warri is divine and will bring peace, unity and progress to Iwereland. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Development noted that as a friend of Iwere nation and the new Olu of Warri, he join millions of Nigerians to congratulate and celebrate with the Itsekiris. He described the new King as an, intelligent and energetic monarch who has what it takes to move Iwere nation to the next level. Chief Ukuwrere urged the Itsekiris to come together put their diffrences aside and work with the new Olu to move the kingdom forward. He Congratulated the new Olu and the entire Itsekiri natio...

OLODIAMA WOMEN IN UGHELLI SOUTH, APPEAL TO DELTA GOVT TO RELEASE WHITE PAPER ON LAND DISPUTE WITH KPAKIAMA COMMUNITY. Women from Olodiama Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area have appealed to State Government to resolve the the lingering land dispute between their community and Kpakiama Community a neighboring community in Bomadi Local Government Area of the state. The protesting women who made the appeal in a peaceful protest on Thursday, urged to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to prevail on the Boundary Adjustment Commission to come draw the boundary demarcation between the two Communities so as to put an end to the age long land dispute. The placard carrying women took to the streets carrying placards, dancing and chanting solidarity songs as early as eight in the morning. In an interview the women said that the protest  was to draw the attention of Delta State Government and relevant agencies to find a lasting solution to the lingering land dispute between their community a...

 INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY..... ..... ENGINEER QUEEN CHIGBO CALLS ON YOUTHS TO USE THEIR YOUTHFULNESS TO ADVANCE THE SOCIETY. Warri- As youths in Nigeria join their counterparts across the globe to celebrate International Youth Day on August 12, the Director General of PHEW Foundation International Engineer Queen Chigbo has called on Nigerian Youths to use their youthfulness to advance the society. Engineer Queen Chigbo made the call on Thursday August 12 2021 via her message to commemorate this year's International Youth Day 2021 The DG PHEW Foundation International stated that the youths in any society are the engine room of any society. " Youths are the engine room of any society and as such they should take advantage of their youthfulness to run the country on the path of sustainable growth and development" she said. " Any society that did not acknowledge the importance of the youths will not develop rapidly" the PHEW Foundation International DG maintained. En...

 AGBARHO TRADITIONAL PRIME MINISTER, KINGMAKERS, OTHERS PASS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE ON HRM WILLIAM ONOKPITE 1. Ughelli- The traditional Prime Minister of Agbarho Kingdom, Chief Erhiakpore Ubini and the four Kingmakers in the Kingdom known as Isuetches have passed a vote of confidence  on the Osuvie of Agbarho Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, HRM William Onokpite1. The traditional Prime Minister, Chief Erhiakpore Ubini and  Chief Sunny Anaughe who spoke on behalf of the Isuetches urged the Delta State Government, traditional rulers and the general public to disregard the purported protest at the Secretariat of Delta State Traditional Rulers Council Asaba last weekend. Chief Sunny Anaughe noted that His Royal Majesty, HRM William Onokpite1, remains the Osuvie of Agbarho Kingdom and was duly crowned by the four Kingmakers known as Isuetches inline with the tradition of Agbarho Kingdom. He stressed that the revered monarch, HRM William Onokpite1, the Osuvie of Agbarho has been perform...

  The DBS Song of the year season 2 on Friday commenced with the auditioning of intending contestants for the grand prize of one million naira. DRTV news correspondent Omonigho Edaah reports that the Chairman of the DBS Song of the year season two committee Mrs Obes Isonguyo notes  that this year's edition is going to be bigger and better. Contestants of the DBS Warri Song of year season two on Friday ignored the early morning rain to converged on the premises of DBS Warri for the auditioning. After the accreditation of the contestants and a brief charged to them, the contestants went for the business of the day which is the auditioning proper. The contestants in a single file ushered  into the audition hall to perform before the judges. The Chairman of the DBS Song of the year season two, Mrs Obes Isonguyo in an interview with newsmen said that Friday's auditioning  was to select fifty contestants to go into the quarter final stage. Mrs Obes Isonguyo further stated ...

 

 

 

 

 

THE PEOPLE OF ISABA KINGDOM POSITIONS ON THE SUCCESSOR TO THE VACANT REVERED  STOOL OF ISABA KINGDOM. Some concerned stakeholders in Isaba Kingdom Captain Ebiye Sibe, Prince Emmanuel Sekoindi, Mr Principal Sibede and Mr John Ogbogiren have appealed to the Delta State Governor Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, his Deputy Barrister Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, the Commissioner of Police and all relevant authorities to do the wade into the kingship tussle in the land so as to allow for the proper processes in the installation of a Pere Designate. Captain Ebiye Sibe, Prince Emmanuel Sekoindi, Mr Principal Sibede and Mr John Ogbogiren convene their appeal via a Press Release made available to newsmen in Warri concerning the stand of the Isaba people as regards the selection of the next Pere to succeed HRM Ogiame, Pere Donokoromo 11 JP who transited to join his ancestors in 2018. They noted that no Successor to the vacant  exalted throne of Isaba kingdom has been selected by the great people of ...

 THE PERE (KING) OF ISABA KINGDOM HEREDITARY CHART FROM 1480 TILL DATE.  By Engr. Ogugu Moses. (1) THE 1ST PERE (KING) OF ISABA KINGDOM.       HRH. PERE ISOUN I.               OGIAME  The Pere and founder of Isaba kingdom. Reign from 1480 to 1582. (102 years in throne) (2) 2ND PERE (KING) OF ISABA KINGDOM.       HRH. PERE AKORI I               OGIAME  The first son of ISOUN. Reign from 1582 to 1679. (97 years in throne) (3) 3RD PERE (KING) OF ISABA KINGDOM.       HRH. PERE DONOKOROMO I                     OGIAME. From the lineage of AKORI. Reign from 1897 to 1962. (65 years in throne). (4) 4TH PERE (KING) OF ISABA KINGDOM.        HRM. PERE DONOKOROMO II (JP).                            OGIAME. Son of DONOKOROMO I. Re...

 DONOKOROMO ROYAL FAMILY OF ISABA KINGDOM DESCRIBES THE SELECTION OF PERE DESIGNATE AS ILLEGAL Warri- Members of the ancient famous Donokoromo Royal Family of Isaba Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State on Tuesday  vehemently rejected in totally the illegal and unconstitutional manner of selection of a successor (PERE-ELECT) to ascend the exalted throne of Isaba Kingdom after the Royal Passage of HRM OGIAME, PERE DONOKOROMO II (JP), THE PERE OF ISABA KINGDOM. The President General of the Donokoromo Royal Family, Prince Emmanuel Sekonidi who read the position of the royal family to members of the Press in Isaba Community said the true selection processes of a Pere has not be duly followed. Prince Emmanuel Sekonidi described those going about the wrongful selection processes as unpatriotic person (interlopers) in Isaba Kingdom who called themselves “GBAFADE FRATERNITY”. They hold their clandestine meetings unnoticed and see themselves as the mouth piec...