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By Dave Okpogadie, AsabaGovernor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, has called for financial autonomy of the Judicial and Legislative Arms of government. He said such autonomy is necessary to engender speedy and effective service delivery to the people.Okowa stated this at a thanksgiving service at Emmanuel The Saviour Catholic Church, Asaba, to usher in the 2019/2020 Legal Year in Delta State.He said there was need for greater partnership among the three arms of government to ensure good governance and provide desired autonomy for all the arms.“I believe that when people work together they do not have any fear. We are…

By Chiemeka Green, YenagoaMrs. Beauty Ogere SiasiaCommunity women and the Siasia family are celebrating the safe return of the mother of embattled former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia.Madam Beauty Ogere  Siasia breathed freedom   following her release from the kidnappers den after a 76 day incarceration. The 80 year old woman is now re-united with her family in Odoni, Sagbama Local Government, ending weeks of fear and anxiety over her fate.The Bayelsa State Police Command hadreiterated its commitment to ensuring Madam Siasia’s rescue from her abductors some two weeks agoThe commissioner of Police, CP Uche Anozia gave the assurance while briefing…

By Chiemeka Green, YenagoaA stalwart of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide and younger brother of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant, Robert Igali, and three others recently kidnapped along Elele Community in Rivers State while trying to rescue Bayelsa State bound accident victims have been released..The accident victims, according to eyewitness account, were returning from the wedding ceremony of an appointee of the member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Preye Oseke in Mbaise axis of Imo State when the bus they boarded got involved in an accident.Igali and three of his friends, who…

High Chief Dr. O. B. Lulu-Briggs, OON, DCF, DSSRSOn Saturday September 21, 2019, The O.B Lulu-Briggs Foundation opened yet another chapter in its goodwill programmes as it launched a much needed lifeline for women, the under writing of surgical operations and rehabilitation programme for 100 uterine fibroid patients.The project is part of activities marking the 18th anniversary of the O.B Lulu-Briggs Foundation.Welcoming guests to the event which held at the Foundation’s Pavillon, the chairman, Dr. Mrs. Seinye O. B. Lulu-Briggs, the event was the first since the passing of her husband, High Chief (Dr.) Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs, who joined his…

Comrade Patrick NaagbantonSince the cold hands of death snatched our dedicated comrade and the people’s dependable ally, Comrade Patrick Naagbanton late hours of Saturday September 21,  2019, expressions of disbelief and shock have been the reaction from across the globe.Colleagues in activism from the Niger Delta, all around Nigeria, to Europe, US, Canada, everywhere Patrick crossed, have been sending in condolences and tributes. Constance Meju, Managing Editor National Point Newspaper, chairperson, CEHRDA great tree has fallen. Patrick Naagbanton, a giant in size and heart, a fearless journalist and human rights defender has left for the unknown.This great soul who has…

By Dave Okpogadie, AsabaDelta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has urged political office holders to be committed to his administration’s Stronger Delta agenda.The governor made the call while swearing in a special adviser, Chief Emuobo Gbagi and the inauguration of five boards of different parastatals and agencies in Asaba.He charged all government functionaries to “sit up and get running, because there is a lot to be done”.According to Okowa, appointments are for public service and not self-enrichment.“I see you appointees as a vehicle for rendering of selfless service to Deltans and not as opportunity to enrich yourselves or for ego trip.“You must…

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has advised parents and guardians to encourage the girl-child to study science-related courses in school.The governor gave the advice when he received members of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) led by the national president, Mrs Felicia Agubata, in Asaba on Tuesday.He said the girl-child should be motivated to study competitive courses, especially the sciences, explaining that with science-based courses, more job opportunities would be created in the country.The governor, who was presented with an award by APWEN for being an “Inspirational Leader in Job Creation, Education, and Infrastructure Development”, told…

The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding, Nigeria (WANEP-Nigeria) and its member organizations express  deep concern over the recurrent inter-ethnic violence between Tiv and Jukun communities in Wukari, Takum and Donga local government areas of Taraba State and neighbouring LGA (Ukum) in Benue State . Reports on the statistics of fatalities arising from the ethnic violence reveal a death toll of over 600 people with several others injured between April 2 and August 31, 2019 in Taraba and Benue States. In addition to the statistics, WANEP NEWS has recorded the deaths of 41 people from September 1-18, 2019 in Takum and…

President BuhariPresident Muhammadu Buhari has proposed N9.12 trillion for the 2020 budget.This was contained in FSP/MTEF documents submitted to the National Assembly by the president for consideration.According to Elombah.com, Buhari said,” The Federal government Expenditure budget is estimated at N9.12 trillion (this includes grants and donor funding of N36.48 billion).

Samson SiasiaFormer Super Eagles player, Samson Siasia, has appealed to Federal government and eminent Nigerians to help with N36 million to appeal the life ban sanction imposed on him by FIFA over alleged match-fixing.Siasia, who made this known on Wednesday, said failure to secure the money would affect his appeal of the life ban.According to him, inability to get the money before October 10 would mean that he can no longer appeal the sanction.Siasia appealed to the Federal Government and Nigerians for help, reiterating that he was innocent of the allegations.He said, “My mum is with kidnappers for almost three…