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By Dave Okpogadie, AsabaA makeshift market at Ugwuatakpo Primary School Ibusa,Oshimili North LGA, Delta StateThe most talked about issue today globally is the COVID-19 or coronavirus pandemic that has brought the world to its knees.The virus, which was first detected in Wuhan city in China last year, has claimed tens of thousands of lives globally and unfortunately deployment of arsenals of war against the pandemic is useless otherwise, the likes of Russia, USA, and China etc would not be so worked up as it stands today.The incidence of the coronavirus spread is alarming and has hit the four corners of…

By Mbah Okemsinachi, YenagoaHomes levelled by Nigerian soldiers. Photos: Mbah Okemsinachi, YenagoaMonths after the February 17,2020 invasion and complete burning down of their community by men said to be soldiers of the Nigerian military, the people of Letugbene are left to bear their harsh burden alone. No one has accepted responsibility for the destruction and loss. Neither has anyone offered succour to these people who have joined a growing list of communities destroyed by the Nigerian military. A community member Chief Humphrey Fazei spoke with National Point, reporter during a recent visit.“It was around 5.30pm, they called me again. They…

By Dave Okpogadie, AsabaThe popular Ogbeogonogo market in Asaba, Oshimili  South Local Government Area of Delta State was gutted by a fire which destroyed goods worth millions of naira.Over 10 shops at the old market were consumed in the early morning inferno which lasted for over five hours Tuesday May 26, before the arrival of the state fire service men.Many traders who lost their goods in the inferno are yet to come to terms with the reality of losing their sources of livelihood as the fire razed shops and goods along the Nnebisi road.According to reliable sources, the first state…

By Dave Okpogadie, AsabaDelta government Thursday, commended media practitioners for their support in the fight against Coronavirus pandemic in the state.The commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, made the commendation when he visited the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Asaba.The commissioner, who was in the company of the chief press secretary to the governor, Mr Olisa Ifeajika and other media aides to the governor, said they were at the chapel to interact with journalists and appreciate them for their role in the fight against the pandemic.He said the state government appreciated the effort of the…

By Efe IdouzeeAs Edo State politicians jostle in preparation for the governorship race, one of the frontline aspirants in the state, Pastor OsagieIze-Iyamu has dismissed claims that he is not a registered member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. He said those disputing his membership are only engaging in a fruitless exercise.Ize-Iyamu was reacting to a statement in which some persons claiming to be chairmen of the 18 local government areas in the state challenged his membership in the party for falling short of the party’s constitutional requirement.A statement signed by Mr. John Mayaki, director, communication and media of…

By Dave Okpogadie, AsabaGovernor IfeanyiOkowa of Delta State has felicitated with the managing director and chief executive officer of Rainoil Limited, Mr Gabriel Ogbechie, as he clocked 54 on May 28.In a statement signed by Okowa’s chief press secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, Okowa said Ogbechieis an illustrious son of Delta who has through numerous investments in oil and gas, agriculture and other business concerns, contributed immensely to the growth and development of the state.He said Ogbechie’s contribution to the state was heart-warming and worthy of emulation and urged other indigenous investors to emulate the sterling accomplishments of the…

By Mbah Okemsinachi, YenagoaWife of the Governor of Bayelsa State, Mrs. Gloria Diri has called on parents, guardians, care-givers and teachers to always imbibe decent and good character into children.Mrs. Diri gave the charge in her office while addressing students from the Ijaw National Academy, Kaiama, some outstanding students who won the 2020 essay quiz organized as part of activities to mark this year’s Children’s Day celebration and members of Bayelsa branch of the Government Girls Secondary School, Harbour Road, Port Harcourt Alumni Association.The low-key event marking the 2020 Children’s Day Celebration, was organized by the state Ministry of Women, Children and…

By MbahOkemsinachi, YenagoaThe Bayelsa chapter of OhanezeNdigbo youth wing has donated food items to its indigenes affected by COVID-19 crisis in the state. The food items donated include bags of rice, beans, noodles, yams and some protective materials such as hand sanitizers among others.Speaking during the presentation of the items in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital on Wednesday, the South-South coordinator of Ohaneze youth wing, Chief Chinedu Arthur-Ugwa, said the donation of food items is to alleviate the suffering of Igbo people in the state, especially those affected by government’s demolition of illegal structures in markets across the state.He appreciated the Bayelsa…

By Mbah Okemsinachi, YenagoaWife of the Governor of Bayelsa State, Mrs. Gloria Diri has called on parents, guardians, care-givers and teachers to always imbibe decent and good character into children.Mrs. Diri gave the charge in her office while addressing students from the Ijaw National Academy, Kaiama, some outstanding students who won the 2020 essay quiz organized as part of activities to mark this year’s Children’s Day celebration and members of Bayelsa branch of the Government Girls Secondary School, Harbour Road, Port Harcourt Alumni Association.The low-key event marking the 2020 Children’s Day Celebration, was organized by the state Ministry of Women, Children and…

By Mbah Okemsinachi, YenagoaThe Bayelsa chapter of Ohaneze Ndigbo youth wing has donated food items to its indigenes affected by COVID-19 crisis in the state.The food items donated include bags of rice, beans, noodles, yams and some protective materials such as hand sanitizers among others.Speaking during the presentation of the items in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital on Wednesday, the South-South coordinator of Ohaneze youth wing, Chief Chinedu Arthur-Ugwa, said the donation of food items is to alleviate the suffering of Igbo people in the state, especially those affected by government’s demolition of illegal structures in markets across the state.He appreciated…