By Austin Ogwuda ASABA- AN Ogwashi-Uku High Court in Delta State has convicted a couple for killing their only son with a gun as a result of scuffle between them. Prosecution had told the court that one Mr. Monday Ugwu, a vigilante member at Ogwashi -Uku returned home on the 8th of April 2007 at [...]
By Austin Ogwuda Asaba—THE cold war which had existed between chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Peter Nwaoboshi in Delta State and the state governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has been put to rest. Nwaoboshi who had been shunning public functions, even when his seat was reserved and properly labelled by protocol officers, [...]
Delta state governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has expressed satisfaction at the peace and unity presently existing in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) family in the state. The governor, who said this during a meeting with PDP stakeholders in Asaba explained that the unity in the party would enable them work together as a body and [...]
Karate: Federation To Train Coaches, Referees Published on January 26, 2012 by pmnews · No Comments In its bid to equip its personnel, the Karate Federation of Nigeria, KFN, has concluded plans to stage a National Coaching and Referee Course which will hold between 13 and 16 March in Asaba, Delta State. Disclosing this was [...]
By Austin Ogwuda, Asaba A motor mechanic has been sentenced to death by hanging for armed robbery. He was sentenced to death for robbing a University Lecturer of his car stereo at gun point in company of another accomplice, now deceased. Prosecution led by the State Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Marcel Okoh called four [...]
| Print | E-mail Written by Alphonsus Agborh, Asaba Thursday, 26 January 2012 Share WITH the Federal Government’s shifting of ground by increasing the retirement age of professors from 65 to 70 years, the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) should also adjust its position and call off the strike. Former chairman of Nigerian Labour [...]
Orkula Shaagee 27 January 2012 Athletics Generation of Nigeria (AFN) has revealed plans to stage this year’s Abuja Grand Prix to Warri, in Delta State. Disclosing this at a media briefing in Abuja yesterday, AFN President Chief Solomon Ogba said the Federation and the Delta State Government have concluded arrangements to stage the one day [...]
WARRI – Executive Director, Environment Right Action (ERA), Nimo Bassey yesterday berated multi national oil corporations in the country for their neglect and total disregard to international standard practices. Bassey who was speaking against the backdrop of the recent occupation of Chevron office in Warri, Delta state by women from Bayelsa state who were [...]
Delta Queens of Warri goal poacher, Desire Ugochi Oparanozie has placed an embargo on any propose move abroad for now as she concentrates on regaining her form for club and country. Desire’s wish to team up with a club in Turkey somewhat last year was scuttled at the last minute on age grounds and in [...]
By Emma Amaize WARRI—ITSEKIRI oil-producing communities in Delta State, under the auspices of Host Communities of Oil and Gas Production of Nigeria, HOSTCOM, have dragged the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, before a Delta State High Court in Warri, for allegedly diverting N600 million meant for the development of the oil-devastated communities [...]
By Emma Amaize WARRI- A lorry-load of anti-riot policemen were deployed to the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, FUPRE, Ugbomro, Delta State, Thursday afternoon, as crisis between the authorities of the institution and students over non-accreditation of their degree courses escalated. Vanguard learnt that the 400-level students, who declined to sit for their final year [...]
The Federal Executive Coun-cil (FEC) yesterday appro-ved the award of contracts for the purchase of two fast boats to ply the newly dredged River Niger from Warri to Onitsha, Lokoja and Niger State. It also awarded contracts for the development of Kagini district of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the automation of operations of [...]
By FESTUS AHON UGHELLI – FORMER Caretaker Committee Chairman of Isoko Development Union, IDU, Chief Charles Akeni, has appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the ongoing case of money laundering against former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori, in London. Ibori is currently standing trial at Crown Court, Southwalk, London, for money laundering. [...]
2 killed as police rescue kidnapped victimFrom PAUL OSUYI, AsabaTuesday, January 24, 2012 Two suspected kidnappers late Sunday evening met their waterloo when men of the Delta State Police Command intercepted them at Amukpe, Sapele, while on their way to Benin, Edo State capital in their victim’s vehicle. The suspects, who were shot while trying [...]
By FESTUS AHON UGHELLI – DELTA State Commissioner on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Chief Solomon Ogba, yesterday, threatened to handover erring contractors to the commission to security agencies for prosecution. He said the commission would no longer tolerate cases of abandoned projects after collection of mobilisation fees. Ogba, who stated [...]
By FESTUS AHON UGHELLI—A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief A. Eghobamien, has asked the Court of Appeal, sitting in Benin, Edo State, to hold Barrister Ikhide Ehigieluwa and his client, Mr Eme Mukoro, in contempt over their alleged publication of contemptuous material in some national dallies. Eghobamien, lead counsel to Olorogun Taleb Tebite, member representing [...]
The Delta State Police Command has said that 261 suspected kidnappers were arrested in the state in 2011 even as 46 others have been arrested in 2012 and were assisting the police in its investigation. Delta State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Mmamma Tsafe, stated this while speaking to journalists at the command headquarters in [...]
By FESTUS AHON UGHELLI—BISHOp of the Ughelli Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rt Revd Cyril Odutemu, has enjoined Christians across the country to be more vigilant to avoid being taken unaware by the Boko Haram Islamic sect. Odutemu who spoke during a three day prayer convention of the diocese tagged: “Divine Agenda 2012,” said: “In times like [...]
Jega One month to the Bayelsa governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the list of political parties’ candidates. For the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), INEC simply notes – “subject to litigation.” Group Political Editor BOLADE OMONIJO reviews the list and reports the implications of the PDP crisis. THE Independent National [...]
| Print | E-mail Written by Uchechukwu Olisah, Benin City Thursday, 05 January 2012 Share The Court of Appeal sitting in Benin will today deliver judgment in the case filed by the Delta State governorship candidate of the Democratic Peoples Party (DPP), Chief Great Ogboru, against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s declaration of Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan of the [...]
Delta guber: Uduaghan, Ogboru know fate today From TONY OSAUZO, BeninThursday, January 05, 2012 The Court of Appeal sitting in Benin will today, give judgment in the appeal filed by Chief Great Ogboru, Delta State governorship candidate of the Democratic Peoples Party (DPP), against Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s declaration of Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan of [...]
Ogboru The Court of Appeal sitting in Benin City will on Thursday deliver judgment on the appeal filed by candidate of the Democratic Peoples Party (DPP), Chief Great Ogboru, challenging the election of Delta State governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan during the April 26, 2011 governorship election in the state.The decision was taken by a five-man [...]
President Goodluck Jonathan As protests and demonstrations broke out in many states yesterday over the deregulation of the pricing of petrol – leading to the death of a protester in Ilorin, Kwara State – President Goodluck Jonathan has called an emergency session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The agenda for today’s meeting, THISDAY learnt, [...]
President Goodluck Jonathan By Our reporters As protests and demonstrations broke out in many states yesterday over the deregulation of the pricing of petrol – leading to the death of a protester in Ilorin, Kwara State – President Goodluck Jonathan has called an emergency session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The agenda for today’s [...]
| Print | E-mail Written by Adelowo Oladipo and Kolawole Daniel Tuesday, 03 January 2012 Share POLITICAL leaders of thought under the aegis of Project Nigeria – National Consensus Group has warned the Federal Government not to precipitate a major national crisis with the removal of oil subsidies and its consequent hike in cost of living in the country This [...]
A Court of Appeal in Benin, Edo State, yesterday nullified the election of a member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Olisemeke Imeagu, who represented Ukwuani/Ndokwa Federal Constituency of Delta State on the platform of the Democratic Peoples Party (DPP). In its judgement, read by Justice R.O. Agbo, the appellate court declared Mr. Ossai Nicholas [...]
By Emma Amaize, Emma Arubi, Godwin Oghre Akpokona Omafuaire WARRI—A coalition of Niger-Delta youth groups protesting the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government, yesterday, beseiged the streets of Warri, Delta State, threatening to shut down oil facilities across the region if the Federal Government failed to revert to the old price of N65 [...]
The people of Ndokwa axis of Delta State, who have been under the seige of kidnappers in recent times can now breath air of relief as 10 suspects are now in the police net. The suspects were rounded up at Amai in Ukwani Local government Area at weekend where they held a woman hostage, and were negotiating [...]
| Print | E-mail Written by Alphonsus Agborh, Asaba Tuesday, 10 January 2012 Share The people of Ndokwa axis of Delta State, who have been under the seige of kidnappers in recent times can now breath air of relief as 10 suspects are now in the police net. The suspects were rounded up at Amai in Ukwani Local government Area [...]
Is the battle line between the National Assembly and the Executive Arm drawn with the decision of President Goodluck Jonathan to go ahead with the removal of subsidy without getting the nod from the legislators? This piece by Adesuwa Tsan explores anticipated reactions from the lawmakers as they resume on January 10. President Goodluck [...]
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State, on Thursday in Asaba, assured the Muslim communities of adequate protection and restated their right to live in the state without molestation. He gave the assurance at a meeting with the heads and representatives of the Muslim communities in the state, commending members of the Muslim communities for the [...]
Leadership (Abuja) John Oba 6 December 2011 interview In this interview with JOHN OBA, Hon. Ndudi Elemelu, Chairman Committee on Health, representing Aniocha North/Aniocha South/Oshimili North/Oshimili South of Delta State in the House of Representatives speaks on his committee’s readiness to revamp the health sector and other issues. YOU BUILT A MAGNIFICENT CHURCH IN YOUR [...]
In this interview with JOHN OBA, Hon. Ndudi Elemelu, Chairman Committee on Health, representing Aniocha North/Aniocha South/Oshimili North/Oshimili South of Delta State in the House of Representatives speaks on his committee’s readiness to revamp the health sector and other issues. YOU BUILT A MAGNIFICENT CHURCH IN YOUR FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY, WHAT INFORMED YOUR DECISION? Given how [...]
Hugo Odiogor 30 October 2011 The People of Ogwashi — Uku in Oshimili North Local Government of Delta State have sent a petition to Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, asking him to reconsider his decision to re-appoint Prof. Andy Ogochukwu Egwunyega as the rector of Delta State Polytechnic, located in their domain. Rising from a meeting in [...]
By Hugo Odiogor The people of Ogwashi-Uku in Oshimili North Local Government of Delta State have sent a petition to Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, asking him to reconsider his decision to re-appoint Prof. Andy Ogochukwu Egwunyega as the rector of Delta State Polytechnic, located in their domain. Rising from a meeting in Ogwashi-Uku, the leading lights [...]
Tambuwal, Ihedioha commission church built by Elumelu By JOSFYN UBAWednesday, October 12, 2011 More Stories on This Section History was made recently, at Onicha-Uku town in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was on the day St Michael’s Catholic Church, an edifice built by Hon. Godwin Ndudi Elumelu, representing Aniocha/Oshimili federal constituency [...]
Enugu State Gov., Sullivan Chime Mourns Nollywood Actor, David Ihesie …
The executive Governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime has expressed shock and disbelief at the death of Veteran Actor David Ihesie describing it as another great loss to the entertainment industry in Nigeria. The Governor made this known in a press release signed by his Senior Special assistant on media matters Hon. Afam Okereke. He noted that [...]
Tourism ministry woos investors with incentives
With the new direction by government to engage and partner the private sector for development across board in the country, the Ministry of Tourism and Culture is wooing credible investors to the tourism and hospitality sector of the Nigerian economy. Declaring government’s seriousness at providing enabling environment and incentives to would-be investors during a recent [...]
9JA Queen Honours Ojukwu Published on January 27, 2012 by pmnews · 1 Comment Little Princess Favour Nwabueze, a.k.a. 9ja Queen, has paid tribute to the late Biafran leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. Naija Queen The little songstress, who combines her education with music, has released a song titled Tribute To Ojukwu, and she is [...]
NSC Partners ICPC to Battle Corruption in Sports
Supervising Minister of Sport, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi By Duro Ikhazuagbe Days of corruption in the administration of sports in the country appears numbered as the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, (ICPC), will soon come out with an action plan to end the malaise. Supervising Minister of [...]
Amaju raises World Cup alarm, says court orders may derail Keshi’s train
By Onochie Anibeze When Nigeria failed to qualify for the ongoing Nations Cup Austin Eguavoen was accused of building the faulty foundation that Samson Siasia plunged into and equally failed to rescue himself and the team. Guinea had, under Eguavoen, beaten Nigeria 1-0 at home and a 2-2 draw in Abuja under Siasia meant that [...]
Gabon 2012: Sports Minister laments Nigeria’s absence
The Sports Minister Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has lamented Nigeria’s absence at the ongoing 2012 Africa Cup of Nations holding in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. The minister expressed his feeling in Lagos at the opening session of stakeholders meeting he called in a bid to end the several fights in Nigeria football administration. He said, “In [...]
Fuel subsidy removal: Don’t precipitate major national crisis, group tells FG
| Print | E-mail Written by Adelowo Oladipo and Kolawole Daniel Tuesday, 03 January 2012 Share POLITICAL leaders of thought under the aegis of Project Nigeria – National Consensus Group has warned the Federal Government not to precipitate a major national crisis with the removal of oil subsidies and its consequent hike in cost of living in the country This [...]
A Court of Appeal in Benin, Edo State, yesterday nullified the election of a member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Olisemeke Imeagu, who represented Ukwuani/Ndokwa Federal Constituency of Delta State on the platform of the Democratic Peoples Party (DPP). In its judgement, read by Justice R.O. Agbo, the appellate court declared Mr. Ossai Nicholas [...]
N-Delta youths vow to shut down oil installations over fuel subsidy
By Emma Amaize, Emma Arubi, Godwin Oghre Akpokona Omafuaire WARRI—A coalition of Niger-Delta youth groups protesting the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government, yesterday, beseiged the streets of Warri, Delta State, threatening to shut down oil facilities across the region if the Federal Government failed to revert to the old price of N65 [...]
10 kidnap suspects arrested in Delta – Tribune
The people of Ndokwa axis of Delta State, who have been under the seige of kidnappers in recent times can now breath air of relief as 10 suspects are now in the police net. The suspects were rounded up at Amai in Ukwani Local government Area at weekend where they held a woman hostage, and were negotiating [...]
