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ACTIVIST DRAGS FORMER GOVERNORS, OKOWA, UDUAGHAN, OTHERS TO COURT Warri:  A Delta state born renowned human, environmental and development rights advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has dragged the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, former Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) and the Attorney-General of Delta State to High Court, Warri.  The claimant who is an indigene and former chairman of oil rich Kokodiagbene Community in Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State said that he is dragging the two former Governors, DESOPADEC board and the Attorney General of the State to court for the interpretation of Section 162 (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and section 13 (1) of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) Law of 2006 (as amended), 2007, 2015 and 2018 established t...

 CGMI ISOKO ZONE HOLDS PRAYERS FOR SUCCESSFUL 2023 MEGACON  In Preparation for this year's Mega Conference of the Church of God Mission International CGMI, holding at the CGMI Balm of Gilead Headquarters in Benin City, Edo State from Monday July 24 to Sunday July 30, 2023, the CGMI Isoko Zone has held a Prayer for the success of the Mega conference. BLADENEWS24 correspondent reports that the prayer day by the CGMI Isoko coincided with the Birthday Anniversary of CGMI Isoko Zonal Coordinator Reverend Odagwe-Adoh Ifeanyi. Church of God Mission International CGMI Mega Conference popularly referred to as MegaCon is a spiritual Programme held once in every two years at the CGMI Headquarters in Benin City, Edo State. MegaCon is for all category of people whether young or old hence, the Church of God Mission International Headquarters uses the nature of the program to impact positive ideas and spirituality on the large crowd that would take out time to attend the event. Speaking on t...

 

60TH BIRTHDAY; CHIEF FAVOUR IZOUKUMOR HAILS GOV OBOREVWORI ON HIS DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION As birthday wishes continue to pour in for the Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on his diamond jubilee birthday celebration, the Executive, Director Social Services, DESOPADEC Chief Favour Izoukumor has described the governor as a leader who has the fear of God and the people at heart.   PLAY PIC: Chief Izoukumor in a congratulatory message noted that the 60th birthday of the Delta State Governor is a celebration that all Deltans irrespective of tribe and political affiliation need to celebrate.   The DESOPADEC ED Social Services thanked God for adding another glorious year to the age of Rt Hon Oborevwori and prayed God to continue to grant the state governor sound health, long life, more prosperity and all his heart desires as he celebrates his birthday.   On good governance, Chief Izoukumor implored all Deltans and non Deltans to always pray for the Governor a...

 OKPE LEGISLATIVE COUNCILLORS CONGRATULATE DELTA GOVERNOR ON HIS BIRTHDAY Members of the Legislative Arm of Okpe Council have Congratulated Delta State Governor Right Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on his sixtieth birthday anniversary. In a Congratulatory Message the lawmakers thanked God sparing the life of Right Hon Oborevwori and for lifting him beyond human imagination. Members of the Legislative Arm of Okpe Council said sixty is the number of divine wisdom and as such God has given him the wisdom to pilot the affairs of the state. They assured all that Governor Oborevwori being a grassroot politician is conversant with the challenges facing the state and will tackle them one after the other. The Okpe Councillors urged Deltans to support and keep praying for Right Hon Oborevwori. They wished him a happy birthday and many more glorious years ahead.

 Ahwinahwi Congratulates Delta Governor On His Birthday Two time.member of the House of Representatives, Hon Solomon Ahwinahwi, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Right Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on his sixtieth birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message, Hon Ahwinahwi thanked God for sparing the life of Governor Oborevwori and for making him an example of His grace. Hon Ahwinahwi who described Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as his brother and friend, noted that sixty is the number of divine wisdom and as such God has given him the wisdom to pilot the affairs of the state. He assured Deltans that Governor Oborevwori being a grassroots politician is conversant with the challenges facing the state and will tackle them one after the other. Hon Ahwinahwi urged Deltans to support the governor by constantly putting him in prayer.. The former lawmaker expressed confidence that Governor Oborevwori through his MORE Agenda will consolidate on the achievements of his predecessor, Dr If...

OLOROGUN FRANCIS ARHIYOR FELICITATES WITH DELTA STATE GOV RT HON OBOREVWORI @60 RIV : Delta State Chairman of National Union of Road Transport Workers NURTW Olorogun Francis Arhiyor has heartily rejoiced with the Delta State Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on the occasion of his diamond jubilee birth anniversary. PLAY PIC : Olorogun Arhiyor congratulatory message was contained in his verified social media. The Uvwie-Born politician called on all Deltans to give Rt Hon Oborevwori a special birthday gift by supporting his administration all the way in order for him to actualize his MORE Agenda. He added that he is happy to be among legions of well wishers to celebrate the diamond jubilee birth anniversary of Rt Hon Oborevwori. Olorogun Arhiyor however wished the Celebrant sound health, longevity of life, and above all wisdom of God to deliver in the task of piloting the affairs of the State on the path of steady sustainable growth and all round progress. PR/JG

 Ezue Congratulates Governor Oborevwori on his 60th birthday  By Moses Omovevah The Founder of Timothy Ezue Foundation,  Comrade Timothy Ezue has congratulated the Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, on the celebration of his 60th birthday on June 19, 2023, urging him to seek God to be able to deliver on his mandate. In a statement signed by himself which was made available to journalists, Ezue stated that Oborevwori had solidified his base and gradually built a formidable network of friends and political allies that had helped him get victories, including leading one of the 36 states in the country. He described Governor Oborevwori, as a selfless leader and patriotic Nigerian who is strongly committed to the peace, unity and development of the State and Nigeria at large. "Oborevwori easygoing disposition had turned into an asset. I therefore urged the governor, to put the interest of the state and welfare of the people above all else, and seek God’s guida...

OKPE LOCAL GOVT. LEGISLATIVE ARM CONGRATULATES HON JAMES AUGOYE Members of the Legislative Arm of Okpe Council have congratulated the member representing Okpe Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon James Augoye on his successful inauguration. In a Congratulatory Message the Legislative Councillors of Okpe Local Government thanked God for the successful inauguration of Hon James Augoye as a member of the Delta State House of Assembly and they  prayed God to grant him wisdom , good health to give quality representation of the Constituency. The lawmakers described Hon Augoye as a humble, intelligent and experienced lawmaker who made his mark  when he was a member of  the Legislative Arm of Okpe local government Council and has also served in the executive arm of the Delta State Government as Commissioner for works. They expressed confidence that Hon Augoye will bring to bear his experience to move the State House of Assembly to greater height The Councillors call...

 

 

 

 HON PRINCE MOSES OGUGU REJOICES WITH RT HON DENNIS EMOMOTIMI GUWOR ON HIS EMERGENCE AS SPEAKER 8TH DTHA Warri - As congratulatory messages continue to pour in for Rt Hon Dennis Emomotimi Guwor on his emergence as the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, a leader of the People's Democratic Party PDP in the state, Prince (Hon) Moses Ogugu joined legions of well wishers to congratulate Rt Hon Guwor on the elevation. Prince Ogugu in a congratulatory message contained in his verified social media platform said that as a youth he is happy to see a youthful speaker piloting the affairs of the 8th Delta State House of Assembly. Prince Ogugu a former Special Assistant (SA) to the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on Youth Development lauded members of the 8th state assembly for electing Rt Hon Guwor to continue the leadership of the hallow chamber from where the immediate past Speaker and current Governor of the state Rt Hon. Oborevwori stopped. The Isaba-Bo...

 

 HUMANITY HOSPITAL REPAIRS SOME FAILED PORTION OF ENERHEN ROAD, EFFURUN,UVWIE LOCAL GOVERNMENT *Appeals to Government and relevant authorities to carry out repairs in Major roads in Effurun and environs. Humanity Hospital have commence maintenance on some failed portion of the Enerhen Road, Effurun in Uvwie Local Government Area. CEO/Medical Director, Humanity Hospital Dr Enoma  Bazuaye Egwuyasi said he decided to carry out the repairs as part of his social responsibility and to cushion the effect of the bad road on Residents and Motorist plying the road.  Dr Enoma  Bazuaye-Egwuyasi said he was touched by the untold hardship the failed portion of the road had on residents and motorist plying the road hence he decided to carry out maintenance for some failed portion of the road. Dr Bazuaye added that the repaired portion of the road before now has been deadly, especially for those plying the road at night without being aware of the bad spot as countless fatal accident...

 OKERE-URHOBO INDIGENES REFUTE ALLEGED LAND GRABBING BY GOVT. OFFICIALS, APPOLOGISE Some Indigenes of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom in Warri South Local Government Area have reacted to an alleged protest that officials of Delta State Government are involve in land grabbing in the kingdom. Speaking on behalf of the community, the immediate past Youth President of Okere-Urhobo Development Movement, Comrade Cyril Eboh who condemned the protest in its entirety, said the youths that protested on Thursday in the community alleging land grabbing by Delta State Government officials were paid to disturb the peace of the Kingdom. Comrade Eboh added that the youths do not have the authority of any organ of the Kingdom to embark on the protest describing them as misguided elements. He noted that, the organ of the kingdom that can demand for a portion of land is the Olodi, Oki and Ighogbadu Management Committee and not the youths. Comrade Eboh stated that the Kingdom benefitted a lot from the Okowa admi...

 8TH DTHA SPEAKERSHIP POSITION: HON PRINCE MOSES OGUGU CALLS FOR SUPPORT FOR HON DENNIS EMOMOTIMI GUWOR Warri - As the 8th Delta State House of Assembly gets ready to be constituted come next week, a youth Leader in the state, Prince (Hon) Moses Ogugu has called for support for the member representing Warri South West Constituency at the state Assembly Honourable Dennis Emomotimi Guwor to be the next speaker of the house. Prince (Hon) a former Special Assistant SA to the immediate past Governor of Delta State Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on Youth Development made the call on Friday while speaking on the 8th Delta State House of Assembly. Prince Ogugu noted that Hon Guwor a vibrant state parliamentarian deserve the speakership of the house going by his antecedent at the hallow chamber. Prince Ogugu who was a one time Counsellor representing Isaba Ward 2, in the Warri South West Legislative Arm of government added that Warri South West having been a local government area that has always delivere...

Hon Tebite Assures Oil Bearing Communities Of More Development, As DESOPQDEC Board Holds Inaugural Meeting The Executive Director of Projects, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Honourable Taleb Tebite, has assured indigenes of oil producing communities that the new Board of DESOPADEC led by Chief John Nani will deliver more development projects and empowerment programmes to them in line with the agenda of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Hon Tebite, who gave the assurance shortly after the inaugural meeting of the Board of DESOPADEC, noted that the Board will consolidate on the achievements of its predecessor and do more, as it is made up of experienced persons with proven records of integrity and commitment to service. The former lawmaker thanked the immediate past Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa whom he described as a father and politcal czar of our time, and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the confidence repose in them and promised not to disappoint them. He ...

 

 AUIU CONGRATULATES DELTA GOVERNOR RT HON SHERIFF OBOREVWORI ON SUCCESSFUL INAUGURATION Agbarho Urhobo Improvement Union, AUIU, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Right Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on his successful inauguration. A statement signed by the President General of Agbarho Urhobo Improvement Union, AUIU, Chief Kevwe Edoja and National Publicity Secretary, Chief Felix Ofurhie said Agbarho people are happy and proud of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori who is maternally from Agbarho. Agbarho people thanked God for the successful inauguration and prayed God to grant him more wisdom to pilot the affairs of the state. They thanked Deltans for voting massively for their son as Governor and for coming out enmasse to grace the inauguration ceremony. The people of Agbarho kingdom assured Deltans that, Governor Oborevwori will consolidate on the achievements of his predecessor and do more for Deltans inline with  his MORE Agenda. They added that, Governor Oborevwori is an experience...

 OKOBARO CONGRATULATES DELTA SSG, CSO, OTHERS, COMMENDS GOV. OBOREVWORI ON BALANCED APPOINTMENT  HRM Dr. Matthew Ediri Egbi JP, FoD, AMNSE, Owahwa II, The Okobaro of Ughievwen Kingdom, (Jeremi) has congratulated Dr Kingsley Emu on his appointment as Secretary to Delta State Government. The Okobaro in his Congratulatory Message also congratulated Hon. Johnson Erijo on his appointment as Chief of Staff to the Governor, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo as Senior Political Adviser and Barr. Mrs Lyna Aliya-Ochulor as Principal Secretary to the Governor.  HRM Dr. Matthew Ediri Egbi JP, FoD, AMNSE, Owahwa II, The Okobaro of Ughievwen Kingdom, (Jeremi) described the appointments as well deserved. He explained that, the expertise of the appointees are not in doubt, as they have all proven their mettle in their various fields of endeavours. HRM Dr. Matthew Ediri Egbi JP, FoD, AMNSE, Owahwa II, The Okobaro of Ughievwen Kingdom, (Jeremi) thanked Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on the appoin...

 COURT AFFIRMS OKOBARO AS ONLY RECOGNISED TRADITIONAL RULER IN UGHIEVWEN KINGDOM A High Court of Delta State sitting at Orerokpe has declared HRM Dr. Matthew Ediri Egbi JP, FoD, AMNSE, Owahwa II, The Okobaro of Ughievwen Kingdom, as the only recognized Traditional Ruler in Ughievwen (Jeremi) Kingdom of Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The High Court in a judgment delivered on Thursday in Suit No: HOR/42/2018 HRM M.E. Egbi JP V. Mr. David Okome & Ors granted the reliefs sought by the Okobaro of Ughievwen against the Defendants in the suit and specifically awarded the sum of N10,000,000.00 (Ten Million Naira) only against each of the three Defendants in favour of the Claimant. The Okobaro of Ughievwen had filed the suit when the Defendants purported to have splitted Ughievwen Kingdom into Orhowhe, Owawha, Ukpedi and Uhurie Kingdoms and started parading themselves as Traditional Rulers of the alleged Kingdoms.  The High Court in the judgment specifically, p...

 Nze Francis Onuora Appreciates Former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for successful tenure. Former Senior special Assistant to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Community Development Nze Francis Onuora Thursday sent a thank you message to Immediate past Governor of Delta State Dr Ifeanyi Okowa. In a statement Nze Onuora said it became necessary to thank Dr Okowa for appointing him twice during his administration first as Special Assistant to the Governor Non Indigenes affairs and later as Senior Special Assistant SSA on Community Development.  Nze Onuora was grateful and expressed his heartfelt appreciation to Former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa whom he described as a pragmatic leader with track record. Nze Onuora prayed for the former Governor, his wife and entire family as he stated the Governor's tenure was a blessing to Deltans.

 Onuora Congratulates Governor Oborevwori A Technocrat Nze Francis Onuora has described Delta State Governor Rt, Honorable Sheriff Oborevwori as a Man with a good heart whose antecedents helped him to become the Fifth Elected Governor of Delta State. In a statement Nze Onuora congratulated Rt, Honorable Oborevwori on his successful swearing-in noting that the Governor is a grassroot politician whose relationship with his colleagues when he was Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly helped him manage the house as well as sustain the relationship with the Executive. Nze Onuora who was a former Senior Special Assistant SSA in the administration of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa reiterated that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori would achieve more infrastructural development to the state. He wished Rt, Honorable Sheriff Oborevwori well as he ascend the helm of administration of the State for the next four years.  Rt, Honorable Sheriff Oborevwori was sworn-in as Fifth Governor of the sta...