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By Nkem Nwaeke Li Zong Laozi is a semi-legendary ancient Chinese philosopher and author of the Tao Te Ching, the foundational text of Taoism along with the Zhuangzi. It was he who, many years ago said, “A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.” Similarly, and thinking in same direction was a Catholic Missionary, Mother Teresa who said, “Sometimes, the best way to conquer is to let your team believe they’re in charge”, adding, she said, “Not all of us can do great…

By Gabriel Elozino In a bid to foster positive engagement among youths and strengthen community relations, the Area Commander of Ughelli Area Command, Delta State, ACP Adebayo Ademola, has organized a sports competition involving 14 kingdoms under his jurisdiction. The event, which will span four weeks, aims to provide an alternative to crime while nurturing young talents in the region. Speaking at the opening ceremony, which took place at the Ughelli General Field, Saturday, ACP Ademola highlighted that the initiative was in line with the directive of the Inspector General of Police and the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP…

This is truly a hard and trying moment for the family of Late Paul Obukowho, (22), an upcoming Nigerian singer, who was reportedly brutalized and died in police custody in Delta State. It was reliably gathered that the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), of the Delta State Police Command, Asaba, had detained the 24-year-old singer who visited the RRS office to inquire about his friend, Prosper Ejiro, who was arrested last Wednesday along the Redeemed Road off Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Council of the state at about 8:00 a.m. The police, it was learnt, handcuffed Obukowho on both hands and legs,…

By Osita Biose The recent promotion of 262 secondary school teachers to grade level 17 by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is a commendable step. However, the fact that graduate teachers are still being stagnated on grade level 14 raises concerns. Some civil servants are arguing that primary school is under local government, and that laws need to be changed before graduate teachers can move to grade level 17. This argument seems misinformed, especially considering that neighboring states have already approved grade level 17 for primary school graduate teachers. It’s essential to recognize the importance of primary education as the foundation of…

Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has felicitated with the State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday John Onyeme on his 60th birthday anniversary. Rt Hon Guwor on behalf of the State Legislature, extended warmest congratulations to the Deputy Governor, saying that the milestone anniversary and all he has achieved in the past six decades was worthy of celebration. The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Nkem Nwaeke, while appreciating God for His abundant mercies upon Sir Onyeme, prayed to God to grant him many more happy life. Rt Hon Guwor commended the…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Nigerians to reflect on the power of unity and peace as the prerequisite for growth and development of the country. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge at the 60th birth anniversary thanksgiving service of the State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, at St. Phillips Anglican Church, Asaba on Sunday. While commending the celebrant for his medical outreach in the course of the celebration, he maintained that the nation’s future was bright, if the people worked together in peace and unity for the development of the country. He said: “Today, we have come…

…As HoS, Bayoko Bows Out Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday, tasked public servants to render service with integrity, diligence, and a deep commitment to the betterment of the state and country. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge at the retirement thanksgiving of the retired Delta State Head of Service, Mr. Reginald Bayoko, held at the Grace and Progress Family Church, Asaba. While congratulating the outgone Head of Service for his services to the state, the Governor lauded Bayoko for remaining steadfast through trials and triumphs and thanked God for sustaining him throughout his remarkable and illustrious career in…

… Bags AAU Alumni Hero’s/Excellence Awards Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said those who questioned and challenged his educational qualifications during the 2023 electioneering campaign have been put to shame. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this when he played host to members of the Executive Committee of the Alumni Association of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Worldwide, who paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba. According to him, “some persons who were bent on tarnishing my image during the 2023 electioneering campaign, went around saying that I did not go to school.” He pointed out that the…

The Deputy President of  the Senate in the 9th Assembly, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a nationalist who  chose bold moves that would pull the economy back from the brink of collapse instead of transactional leadership that only earns short term and limited development. In a goodwill message to mark the President’s 73rd birthday, and signed by Mr. Sunny Areh, Media Adviser to the Senator, Omo-Agege noted that Tinubu opted for the bold options that will enable the economy to rebound stronger and better. “Rather than choose to retain a system that would have earned…