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…Says Delta Is PDP, Have Spoken With One Voice …Commend DSIEC, Electorates For Peaceful Elections By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Notable Chieftains of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party PDP, in Delta State, including Olorogun Senator Emmanuel Edesiri Aguariavwodo and Olorogun Barr. Fred  Majemite, have affirmed the acceptability of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, in Delta State, as the only party that can deliver the true dividends of democracy to the peoples.Aguariavwodo in a chat with Journalists monitoring elections thanked the State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, for ensuring that the process is free and fair and for allowing a level play ground for…

 Ex-President Jonathan, Akpabio, Other Political Bigwigs Attend The ongoing Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has witnessed the absence of sitting governors from the South-South region, despite the presence of key stakeholders including former President Goodluck Jonathan and some former governors. It was gathered that while Jonathan, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and some stakeholders from other zones, including Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, were present, only Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri was physically present among the South-South governors. Other governors from the region sent their deputies to the summit. The summit aims to discuss “Renewed Hope for…

Member representing Isoko North/South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has pledged his support for initiatives that would see to the development of sports in the Constituency. The House of Representatives member gave the commitment on Friday at Peccan Hotel, Emevor, when he chaired the finals of the Maiden Isoko North Table Tennis Tournament facilitated by Mr Palmer Ogheneyole Nathaniel. The Isoko Federal lawmaker commended the organizer of the Table Tennis Competition in Isoko North Local Government Area, Mr Palmer for the laudable initiative. He said, “As your Federal representative, i will continue to identify and support…

 …Compel All DPO’s To Escort Materials To All Destinations Delta State Commissioner Of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi on Friday, July 12, 2024,  led the DCP Operations, the Squadron Commander 31PMF, and DPOs across the Twenty-Five LGAs of Delta State to the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN office, Asaba, for the inspection of Local Government election materials and safe escorts of both sensitive and non-sensitive materials to the various Local Governments Areas.   The CP had issued a firm directive that the DPO’s must personally lead all materials safely to the various destinations and assured all residents, and electorates that the Command…

…His Father Was A Customary Tenant- Richard Ovwreghederohwo …He Is A Trouble Maker, If He Cannot Change His Attitude, He Should Live Afiesere Community-Dominic Denedo, Eldest Man …Passes Confidence Vote Of On Richard Ovwreghederohwo Aduvie Afiesere Community in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, have declared at a press briefing that one Hon. Julius Efeni Akpovoka, is a customary tenant who wants to intimidates and cause chaos in their peaceful community, warning that if he cannot stay peacefully with the people, he should quietly exit the community. Addressing Journalists in an elaborate community meeting at Afiesere community town hall…

In a bid to ensure that there is  effective coordination and seamless discharge of the responsibilities before them, the Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, is to hold strategic leadership retreat for his legislative aides.

…Vehicular Movement Restricted Across Twenty Five LGAs By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Ahead of the forthcoming local government elections slated to hold on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Delta State, the Commissioner of Police in the State CP, Olufemi Abaniwonda, has ordered massive deployment of operatives across the state to ensure hitch free elections. The Command in synergy with other sister agencies has deployed massively across the State, all polling units, RACs, collation centres, and DSIEC offices to ensure a hitch free and to also protect the electorates, and DSIEC officials.  Accordingly, Marine Police have equally been deployed to the riverine areas…

…Says No Governor Should Receive Allocations Of LGAs The Supreme Court has barred the 36 governors of the federation from further retaining or utilizing funds that are meant for the 774 Local Government Areas, LGAs, in the country.

…Calls For Enrollment Of Pupils Into Public Primary Schools In 2024/2025 Academic Session   By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye   Delta State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Delta State, is advocating for mass enrollment of pupils into public primary schools in the next academic session in the state in September.   Chairman of the Board, Hon Samuel Mariere stated this at Isiokolo, headquarters of Ethiope East local government Council, in continuation of the Board’s strategic meeting with stakeholders in public primary education sector in the state.   Hon Mariere at the meeting attended by  Traditional rulers, Community Leaders, Head Teachers of schools…

…Sets Up Six-Man Investigation Committee The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at its 588th meeting today, Wednesday, July 10, 2024 considered all issues, including complaints on the activities of the National Vice Chairman (South South) Chief Dan Orbih concerning the September 21, 2024 Governorship election in Edo State. The NWC at the meeting unanimously condemned the embarrassing actions and utterances of Chief Dan Orbih relating to the Edo State Governorship Primary Election of our great Party which actions and utterances are inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017)…