Ibori: Sadness in Oghara, as Deltans hail judgment From PAUL OSUYI, AsabaThursday, April 19, 2012 A cross-section of the political class in Asaba, the Delta State capital, yesterday hailed the judgment of the British Southwark Court, which sentenced former Governor James Ibori to 13 years in jail over his involvement in a $250 million (N35.5 [...]
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan (left) sparring with former World Heavy Weight Boxing Champion, Evander Holyfield, when he paid a courtesy visit to the Governor, in Warri, at the weekend. Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has assured that the State’s athletes would make the country proud in the forthcoming London Olympic Games as [...]
Delta State House of Assembly has called on Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan to direct the ministry of works and other relevant agencies to urgently put machinery in motion to rehabilitate the Mosogar/Sapele Germon Bridge. The motion was brought under matters of urgent public importance by the Majority Leader, representing Sapele Constituency, Hon. Monday Igbuya and seconded [...]
The Chairman, Delta State Integrated Development Project (DIDP), Godwin Akpobire, in this interview with Blessing Anaro speaks on the economic development steps so far undertaken and those in the pipeline by state governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, using the DIDP vehicle. What have you done so far in the area of electricity? Electricity is the lifeline [...]
The Police in Delta has arrested a suspected kidnapper and rescued a woman and her three children in Effurun, near Warri in Delta. Mr Charles Muka, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Asaba on Tuesday that the suspect was arrested on Monday, while the hunt for other members [...]
Comrade Ovouzourie Macaulay is the Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG). In this interview with KOLA NIYI-EKE at the state capital, Asaba, he speaks on the policy direction of the Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan administration and the critical areas the government is focusing on to ensure improved living condition for the people of the state. [...]
Comrade Ovouzourie Macaulay is the Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG). In this interview with KOLA NIYI-EKE at the state capital, Asaba, he speaks on the policy direction of the Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan administration and the critical areas the government is focusing on to ensure improved living condition for the people of the state. [...]
The Chairman, Delta State Integrated Development Project (DIDP), Godwin Akpobire, in this interview with Blessing Anaro speaks on the economic development steps so far undertaken and those in the pipeline by state governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, using the DIDP vehicle. What have you done so far in the area of electricity? Electricity is the lifeline [...]
LAGOS— Chairman of Ode-Itsekiri Community Development Committee, CDC, in Warri South Local Government Area, Mr. Ebobo Araye, has commended last Friday’s victory of Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan at the Supreme Court, Abuja. In a statement, Araye said Uduaghan’s victory was expected by the people ofthe state, urging all Deltans to support his administration and collectively work [...]
The sum of N637, 933, 644.52 has been approved by the Delta State government for payment of 2010/2012 Students’ Special Assistance Scheme (SSAC) for 28, 849 students. Buchi Aninye, State Chairman of the Bursary/Scholarship Board who disclosed this to newsmen in Asaba frowned at fraudulent act of some students during the registration exercise that produced [...]
Gospel Singing Is My True Calling — Tope Alabi
Patricia Temitope Alabi (neeObayomi) is a household name in Nigeria gospel music scene. Born over forty years ago into a catholic family, her parents had received a prophecy when she was seven years old that she would be a “great minister of God”. The actress-turned -singer had paid her dues in the entertainment industry before [...]
Air Nigeria to be privatised in two years –Jimoh Ibrahim
Air Nigeria is to be privatised within the next two years. It is expected that the airline would be on a firm footing by then. Chairman of the company, Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim, said the airline would focus more on international operations with scheduled flights to Dubai, Rome, Paris and Asian countries. Ibrahim, who spoke on [...]
Fashion Night Out, Ghana 2012 Comes Off This Weekend
Entertainment of Friday, 18 May 2012 Source: – Email this Share This Facebook Twitter reddit Google Bookmarks del.icio.us StumbleUpon Newsvine livejournal Mixx it! Print This Comments (2) « Prev Next » The Ghanaian fashion taste is now on the high and we cannot be blind at the new styles in vogue. Fashion Night Out, Ghana [...]
Nigeria picks 25 players for U-20 invitational tourney
LAGOS, May 19 (Xinhua) — The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) has named a 25-man squad for an invitational U-20 tournament in Cape Town, South Africa. Spokesperson for the team Samm Audu disclosed this in a statement reaching Xinhua on Saturday, saying John Obuh, the Head Coach of the national under-20 men’s listed three goalkeepers, eight [...]
Victor Ikpeba, Austin Okocha & the six Legends of the Heineken Champions Planet
SPECIALBy Babajide Alaka The Heineken Champions Planet is located in the heart of Victoria Island. It is a cosy duplex filled with football memorabilia and beautiful hostesses who make sure that fans of the beautiful game never want for anything on match days. In football-speak, the Heineken Champions Planet is football heaven. It is where [...]
Keshi to continue open door policy
Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi stated that he will continue with his policy of giving every player a chance to prove himself despite calls for him to put down a standing team. Former Eagles midfield maestro and technical committee member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Austin Okocha during the week urged the Eagles coach jettison his [...]
