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By Dave Okpogadie, AsabaExecutive Chairman, Delta State Sports Commission, ChiefTonobok OkowaDelta State has concluded arrangements to participate in 34 different sports at the just opened National Youth Games taking place in Ilorin, Kwara State with over 400 athletes representing the state.Executive Chairman, Delta State Sports Commission, Chief Tonobok Okowa disclosed this in Asaba while speaking with journalists his office on the state’s contingent’s preparation.Chief Tonobok, who noted that the completion of Stephen Keshi stadium has stepped up sporting activities in the state capital, promised that Delta state would come top at the National Youth Games.“Anything less than first position is…

Jesus did not come to be your leadership guru. He came to die on the cross, for your sin, and in your place.Yet, he did lead. And we can learn from how he led. If we look closely, we see that his leadership was wrapped in humility and servanthood. Even for those in high leadership positions, we all ultimately submit to one Person, and that is the Lord Jesus Christ.Jesus also led perfectly. Now of course we are not perfect, but nonetheless Jesus’ model guides us towards more Spirit-led leadership that honors all those under our care. The more we…

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has congratulated Chief Festus Keyamo (SAN), on his appointment as Minister of State, Niger Delta.In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika in Asaba, Okowa said Keyamo’s appointment was well-deserved, considering his antecedents as a lawyer of repute.He urged Keyamo to bring his wealth of experience to bear on his new job in order to address the myriad of challenges be-devilling the Niger Delta.While lauding him on his achievements as an eminent legal practitioner, Okowa expressed confidence that the new Minister would use his office to attract infrastructural development to…

By Mbah Green Okem, YenagoaThe South South Peoples Assembly, a body established to promote the socio-cultural affinity, economic and political advancement of the people of the South-South region has called for the immediate sack of the coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Prof. Charles Dokubo over corruption and gross incompetence.Chief Dr. Ayakeme Whisky, national secretary of the South South Peoples Assembly (SSPA) made the call at a press conference held in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, Wednesday, August 29, 2019.According to Dr. Whisky, Prof. Dokubo has derailed from the objective behind the establishment of the Amnesty Program, thereby threatening the…

Younger sister to the wife of Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, allegedly abducted last week, has been released according to reports reaching us.Elizabeth was allegedly abducted by unknown gunmen at Temple Clinic junction, along Anwai road close to Government House in Asaba.It was alleged that the sum of N150million was paid as ransom before the victim was released by her abductors on Thursday morning. A Government House source, who spoke on account of anonymity confirmed her release but denied any knowledge of ransom.Contacted, commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Adeyinka Adeleke, claimed denied any knowledge of the alleged released.He said,…

The ongoing war declared on Nigerians living in South Africa which has sparked off protests in Nigeria, brings to the fore, the penchant by the Buhari administration to mismanage crisis.Over the years, there has been on and off xenophobic attacks on Nigerians with the federal government not bothering to seek a sustainable solution to the menace which, has claimed many lives and properties, flaying tempers and threatening the African sisterhood as the South Africans repeatedly try to chase Nigerians off their shores.Under the Buhari administration, these attacks fueled by claims of criminal atrocities by some Nigerians in their midst, envy…

HRM Queen (Dr) Josephine Diete-Spiff (1st left), others at the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, International Literacy Day event

Governor NyesomWike has responded to queries from the public demanding why for a second term government he is yet to appoint commissioners more than 100 days after being sworn-in.The governor was reported explaining that he is searching for the right candidates, persons with enough passion to help him pilot the affairs of the state.

Newly introduced anti-street/illegal trading and parking law by the Rivers State government which took effect recently, has been received with mixed feelings. While some are hailing the ease of traffic and sanity the legislation has heralded, others are decrying the economic effect of the law seen as a good project being executed at a wrong time.With task Force team effectively positioned all over the state capital and its environ, commuting has become difficult for many as commercial transport operators in a bid to avoid falling victims , have stopped picking or dropping passengers from and at many spots.“Moving about in…