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 FRONTLINE ASPIRANT FOR WARRI SOUTH WEST LOCAL GOVT. CHAIRMANSHIP POSITION, ENGINEER DON DICKSON OGUGU REJOICES WITH GOV OBOREVWORI ON HIS TRIBUNAL VICTORY Warri- Frontline Aspirant for Warri South West Local Government Chairmanship position Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu has expressed delight over the victory of the Delta state Governor, His Excellency, Rt, Honorable Sheriff Oborevwori at the Delta State Governorship Election Tribunal on Friday at Asaba. Engineer Ogugu who is also the PDP campaign coordinator in Isaba ward two and the Pioneer Principal of Team Ogugu Political Forum during the 2023 general elections said the victory of Rt, Honorable Sheriff Oborevwori is a victory for not only the PDP family in the state but for all Deltans.  The Warri South West Council Chairman Hopeful stressed that the ruling of the tribunal justices only reinforces the mandate of the people which they gave to the Governor during the governorship polls. Engineer Ogugu implored the opposition po...

 DELTA ACCORD PARTY FELICITATES WITH GOV OBOREVWORI ON TRIBUNAL VICTORY, HAILS GIANT STRIDES. Delta State Chapter of Accord Party has Felicitated with Delta State Governor, Right Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on his victory at the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal Asaba. A Congratulatory Message signed by Delta State Chairman of the Party, Mr Fred Obi commends the Judges at the Tribunal led by Justice C.H. Ahuchaogu for standing on the path of justice by affirming the victory of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the poll. It urged the opposition parties to accept the verdict of the Tribunal in good faith and join hands with Governor Oborevwori to develop the state. Delta Accord Party commended Governor Oborevwori for his excellent performance across the state within his first four months in office, especially in his policy of tackling the infrastructural defeceit of the State. The Party noted that, Governor Oborevwori's plan to employ the service of Construction giant, Julius Berger N...

 DELTA TRIBUNAL JUDGEMENT : CHIEF IZOUKUMOR CONGRATULATES RT HON OBOREVWORI ON HIS VICTORY Warri- The Executive Director Social Services on the board of DESOPADEC, Chief Favour Izoukumor congratulated the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on his victory at the Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, upholding him as the Winner of the March 18th 2023 governorship election in the state. Chief Izoukumor while reacting to the tribunal judgement said that the ruling by the tribunal, headed by its Chairman, Hon Justice C. H. Ahuchaogu, and other two Justices, Hon Justice E. Enenche and Hon Justice Hadiza L. Musa was reaffirmation of the wishes of Deltans. The ED Social Services on the board of DESOPADEC thanked God on the final verdict of the tribunal, noting that the mandate giving to Governor Oborevwori by Deltans through the ballot was indeed upheld by the court. He congratulated the good people of the state and all PDP faithful o...

 DELTA TRIBUNAL VERDICT : OLOROGUN ARHIYOR HAILS JUDGEMENT; COMGRATULATES GOV OBOREVWORI Uvwie- A Stalwart of the People's Democratic Party PDP in the state, Olorogun Francis Arhiyor has hailed the judgement of the Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal affirming Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori as the duly elected governor of the state. Olorogun Arhiyor in a congratulatory message on Friday described the judgement as a true reflection of the people's mandates to Governor Oborevwori in the March 18th 2023 Gubernatorial election in the state. Olorogun Arhiyor who is the Delta State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers NURTW advised the opposition parties and its candidates not to engage on any further litigation but rather join forces with the Governor in advancing the state on the path of all round sustainable growth. Chief Arhiyor however rejoiced with the PDP family in the state as well as all Delta on the victory.

 A Frontline Aspirant for Uvwie Local Government Chairmanship Seat Hon Timmy Ukwade Hails Governor Oborevwori for Victory at Tribunal. A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP from Uvwie Local Government Area and Frontline Aspirant for Uvwie Local Government Chairmanship position Hon.Timmy Ukwade has Congratulated the Delta state Governor Rt, Honorable Sheriff Oborevwori on his recent victory at the Delta State Governorship Tribunal at Asaba. Hon Ukwade who was a Former leader of the Uvwie Local Government Legislative Arm said the victory of Rt, Honorable Sheriff Oborevwori is a victory that reinforces the mandate of the people which they gave to the Governor during the governorship polls urging other political opponents to join hands with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to develop the state. Hon. Ukwade revealed that Governor Oborevwori's MORE Agenda would make more impacts on the lives of residents of the state advised the Governor to remain focus on fulfilling his electioneer...

 PRINCE GODWIN OBIE CONGRATULATES GOV. SHERIFF OBOREVWORI ON TRIBUNAL VICTORY Former Senior Special Assistant to the immediate past Governor on Security, Prince Godwin Obie has congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on his victory at the Election Petitions Tribunal at Asaba. Former Senior Special Assistant to the immediate past Governor on Security, Prince Godwin Obie hailed the judges at the Tribunal for upholding the victory of Governor Oborevwori describing the judgement as an affirmation of the mandate Deltans gave to Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori during the Governorship election. He noted that, the judgement has elicited joy across Delta State and urged the opposition parties to accept the verdict in good faith and join force with Governor Oborevwori to move the state forward. Former Senior Special Assistant to the immediate past Governor on Security, Prince Godwin Obie noted Governor Oborevwori is on course and has performed excellently,  and urged Deltans to sustain the...

 Tribunal affirms Oborevwori as Delta Governor  ... Dismisses Omo-Agege, Gbagi, Pela petitions  The Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, has affirmed Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori as the duly elected Governor of the state.  Delivering judgement on Friday, the three member panel of the tribunal led by Justice C.H. Ahuchaogu dismissed the petition filed by candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege for want of merit.  The tribunal held that the petitioners failed to prove allegations of non-compliance with the Electoral Act and over voting beyond reasonable doubt.  The Independent National Electoral Commission had declared Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of the March 18 Governorship election with 360,234 votes.  Omo-Agege of the APC came second with 240,229 votes while Labour Party’s Ken Pela came a distant third with 48,047 votes.  On the issue of o...

 Nze Francis Onuora Congratulates Delta Governor Oborevwori on victory at Tribunal  A Staunch Peoples Democratic Party Chieftain in Warri South Local Government Nze Francis Onuora has described the Victory of Delta State Governor Rt, Honorable Sheriff Oborevwori at the Tribunal as a victory which shows that God does not make mistake.  In a congratulatory message Nze Francis Onuora added that the Governor's victory is a victory for the people. He hinted that the people of the State have once again agreed that the State Governor Rt, Honorable Oborevwori is their chosen leader and as such imbibed the Governor to prove his worth the more to Deltans. Nze Onuora who is a former Senior Special Assistant SSA to former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Community Development revealed that by the recent judgement of the Delta State Governorship Tribunal at Asaba the Governor would be focused the more  to break new grounds as per development of every nooks and crannies of Delta State. N...

 Former Commissioner for Science and Technology Sir  Bright Edejehwro Salutes Governor Oborevwori for Victory at Tribunal. A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP from Uvwie Local Government Area and a former Science and Technology Commissioner Sir Bright Edejehwro has Congratulated the Delta state Governor Rt, Honorable Sheriff Oborevwori for his recent victory at the Delta State Governorship Tribunal at Asaba. Sir Edejehwro who is also the Chairman of BRYTEX GROUP OF COMPANIES said the victory ofo Rt, Honorable Sheriff Oborevwori is a victory that reinforces the mandate of the people during the governorship polls urged other political parties to join hands with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to develop the state. Sir Edejehwro revealed that Governor Oborevwori's MORE Agenda would make more impacts on the live of residents of the state advised the Governor to remain focus on fulfilling his electioneering promises to make a positive difference in the administration of the...

 

 

 FORMER LEADER OF UVWIE LEGISLATIVE ARM, RT HON. UTUEDOR JOINS UVWIE CHAIRMANSHIP RACE, VISITS FAMILY Former Leader of Legislative Arm of Uvwie Local Government, Rt Hon Glory Otumebure Utuedor has declared his intention to contest for the Chairmanship position of Uvwie Local Government. Rt Hon Utuedor made his intention known before his family, Ebiuwe/Amadja Family of Ohorhe 1 Community Uvwie Local Government Area. Rt Hon Utuedor told his kinsmen that, he decided to inform his family first about his ambition and seek their prayers inline with the saying that, "Charity begins at home" He said his decision to join the Chairmanship race of Uvwie Local Government was borne out of his sincere desire to bring sustainable development to Uvwie Local Government Area.  The former Leader of Uvwie Legislative Arm, promised to consolidate on the achievements of the present administration and liaise with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for effective leadership, if he is elected Chairman. Rt Ho...

 *NIMASA, AS A MOST SENSITIVE AND KEY AGENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU GCFR, CONSIDERS A MOST EXPERIENCED AND WIDELY ACCEPTED ISOKO/IJAW NIGER DELTAN, REAR ADMIRAL JOHN ONORIODE KPOKPOGRI rtd, AS DG NIMASA* The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, which is set up for the enthronement of global best practices in the provision of maritime services in Nigeria is bedevilled with many challenges that affects the Maritime Transportation Industry in Nigeria and these have to be solved and taken into consideration because this Industry plays a vital role in the Economy and growth of the Nation. NIMASA whose areas of focus include effective Maritime Safety Administration, Maritime Labour Regulation, Marine Pollution Prevention and Control, Search and Rescue, Cabotage enforcement, Shipping Development and Ship Registration, Training and Certification of Seafarers, and Maritime Capacity Development. Using modern tools that guarantee efficiency and effectiveness, we a...

 ENGINEER OGUGU CELEBRATES WITH DTHA SPEAKER RT HON GUWOR ON HIS EMERGENCE AS NATIONAL TREASURER OF CONFERENCE OF SPEAKERS OF STATE LEGISLATURES OF NIGERIA Warri- A stalwart of the People's Democratic Party PDP in Warri South West local government area of Delta State, Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu has congratulated the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly Rt Hon Dennis Emomotimi Guwor on his emergence as the National Treasurer of the Conference of Speakers of the State Legislatures of Nigeria. Engineer Ogugu in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen at the weekend in Warri, said that the new position of Rt Hon Guwor among conference of Speakers of the State Legislatures of Nigeria, was a well deserved one. Engineer Ogugu who is also PDP campaign coordinator in Isaba ward two and the Pioneer Principal of Team Ogugu Political Forum during the 2023 General Elections Campaign expressed optimism that Rt Hon Guwor who he described as a vibrant parliamentarian will delive...

 

 

 

 OLOROGUN A.P. WHELEKE EMERGES PRESIDENT GENERAL UGHIEVWEN UNION Olorogun  Patrick Wheleke has emerged President General Of Ughievwen Union, Ughelli South Local Government Area. Olorogun  Patrick Wheleke emerged in a keenly contested election between him Olorogun Morrison Ideh. At the end of the election, Olorogun  Patrick Wheleke scored fifteen votes out of the twenty-three accredited delegates while Olorogun Ideh got eight votes. Olorogun Wheleke emerged through a selection process presided over by Ukpedi Union's executives led by its chairman, Olorogun Chris Ekpen in collaboration with the Otota of Ukpedi, Olorogun E K Sajini, Otota of Ughievwen Kingdom, Olorogun M. A. Shaire and Acting President of Ughievwen Union, Olorogun I O Kekeje and Prof SO Onakovwen who  was the spiritual father of day.  Olorogun Whekeke dedicated his victory to God and promised to carry all along. It would be recalled that the outgoing Union Executive Committee had held an execu...

 

 OTOTA OF UHURIE SUB CLAN URGES RESIDENTS TO DISREGARD CLOSURE OF SHOPS, BUSINESSES ON 9TH SEPT FOR BURIAL OF PURPORTED OVIE OR OSUVIE OF UHURIE KINDRED, AFFIRMS KINGSHIP OF OKOBARO OWAHWA 11 OVER UHURIE SUB-CLAN The Otota and Otota in Council of the Uhurie Ruling Kindred/ Subclan, Ughievwen Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Olorogun Christopher Otobrise has urged residents of Uhurie Sub-clan to disregard any announcement by mischief makers that shops and businesses should be closed on Saturday 9th September, 2023 for the burial of one Mr Reuben Ogode purportedly refered to as Ovie or Osuvie of Uhurie Kindred. A statement signed by the Otota of Uhurie Kindred and sub clan, Olorogun Christopher Otobrise, President, Uhurie Descendants Union, Olorogun John Ugberioba, Secretary, Uhurie Descendants Union, Olorogun Anthony Ukoko and it's Public Relations Officer, Olorogun T.E.D Mukoro says there is no such title as “Orosuen” or “Ovie of Uhurie” Kindred or Sub...

Owhawha Sub-Clan,Ughievwen Kingdom In Ughelli South LGA, Passed Vote Of Confidence On Chief Godwin Okporoko As President General Of FOOC; Urges All To Disregard Media Publication That FOOC Executive Was Dissolved. The people of Owhawha sub clan in Ughievwen Kingdom have said the Olorogun Godwin Okporoko led executive remained the recognized  executive of the Federated Organisation of Owhawha Communities and vowed to resist any attempt that will truncate the peace and security of the area. The vote of confidence was passed on Thursday 7 September 2023 at a general meeting held in Otor-Owhawha Town Hall in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. At the general meeting held at Otor-Owhawha town Hall, the people frowned on the action of some few elements, who plotted the dissolution of the Olorogun Godwin Okporoko led executive, urging them to tread the path of peace. They said the people of Owhawha Sub clan in Ughievwen Kingdom are peace loving and law abiding adding that ...

OWAHWA SUB CLAN APPEALS FOR DEVT. PROJECTS, APPOINTMENTS, PELDGES SUPPORT FOR GOVERNOR OBOREVWORI  Okobaro of Ughievwen Kingdom, Owahwa the second has urged sons and daughters of Owahwa sub clan to maintain the age long unity and peace in the Sub-clan and work towards attracting development to the area. The Okobaro said this at a meeting of Owahwa Kindreds/ sub-clan held at the Okobaro Royal Palace, Otu-Jeremi, Ughelli South Local Government Area. A statement issued at the end of the meeting signed by Chairman of the Meeting and Alternate Chairman, Elders' Council of Owahwa Kindred/ Sub-clan, Bishop Edirhin Eta, Olorogun David Uhawha (Otota of Owahwa Sub-clan) and five others commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for hitting the ground running and for his successful hundred days in office. It appealed to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to give urgent attention and approval for the construction and completion of the Okwagbe – Otutuama – Esaba – Ophorigbala – Iwhreogun – Otitiri Road, Ok...

 Governor Oborevwori has not derailed in his quest for a better wellbeing for Deltans- Nze Francis Onuora The First One Hundred days in office of Delta State Governor Rt, Honorable Sheriff Oborevwori has been scored high by the immediate past Senior Special Assistant to former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Nze Francis Onuora. Speaking to journalists Nze Onuora who was recently installed as one of the patrons of a social cultural group Anambrarians in Delta State hinted that the plans by Governor Oborevwori's administration to construct more roads in the rural and urban areas, the Governor's flood control measures, the rehabilitation works at the Warri city stadium and the calibre of appointments Governor Oborevwori has so far done shows that the Governor is a technocrat who has silenced his critics. Nze Onuora stated that if the Governor could achieve this much in his first One Hundred Days in office then Deltans can be assured that going forward Governor Sheriff Oborevwori would do ...

 ETHIOPE CHAMBERS URGES FG TO URGENTLY REPAIR WARRI-BENIN EXPRESSWAY The Ethiope Chambers of Commerce has called on the Federal Government to urgently come to the road of Businesses and travelers using the Warri - Benin Expressway, by deploying emergency repair teams to the dilapidated highway. In a press release signed by the President of the Chamber, Chief Emma. Avworo, The President noted that over the past few months the one hour journey from Warri now takes upmost of eight hours, with lorries and trucks spending days at the worst sections of Ologbo. He noted that not only is this affecting passengers but also the businesses in the area, as cost of transportation not only tripled, but goods and vehicles are damaged. He further noted that the situation will discourage investors, as lack of adequate road network will not encourage potential investors, who cannot find outlet for finished products nor roads through which to transport raw materials. Chief Avworo pleaded with the Fed...

 EWU INDIGENES PROTEST AGAINST STATE GOVT RECOGNITION OF IKOLO AS KING People of Ewu kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Friday took to the streets in a peaceful protest against the purported imposition of a kingship candidate by the State government. The protesters who blocked major road, disrupted business activities.in the area, appealed to the State government to honour the position of theit kingmakers. Speaking to newsmen, the Osuvie of Ewu kingdom, Olorogun Michael Ohwofarie and Olorogun Akpoewhrien Egalaseh who are both members of the Kingmakers council known as the Ahavwa disclosed that the council had subjected the  kingship candidates to the traditional process of kingmaking which is also in line with the provisions of Chieftaincy Edict of 1979 of Bendel state. They maintained that the kingmaking process saw the emergence of Bernard Awarieta as the king and has since been crowned as the Ovie of Ewu kingdom having fulfilled all traditional r...