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By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye In fulfilment of his electoral promises to accommodate the interests of diverse groups in his Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, representing Delta South Senatorial District, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the red chambers, has appointed High Chief Augustine Seibi and Hon. (Chief) Uyoyou Edhekpo as Special Advisers. Wnile High Chief Augustine Seibi (JP), will serve as Senior Special Adviser on Chieftaincy, Cultural and Traditional Affairs, Hon. (Chief) Uyoyou Edhekpo, will administer as Senior Special Adviser on Women Affairs and Social Welfare. Senator Joel-Onowakpo,  who announced the appointment of the duo in a…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye  Its indeed a very sad moment for Catholics in Nigeria and the Catholic Community of Nsukka Diocese in Enugu State, Nigeria, following the untimely death of a seminarian, Hillary Tobechukwu Eze who died in a motor accident just days before his diaconate ordination. Diaconate ordination is the last lap before becoming a Catholic Priest.   Hillary Tobechukwu Eze was to be ordained a deacon on December 23, 2023, but he died on Friday, December 15, in a motor accident.     Hillary Tobechukwu Eze was going with his mates for their retreat in preparation for the ordination…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The political atmosphere in Nigeria is becoming more interesting as more Christian clergy are now indicating interest in occupying leadership at various levels.  In the last governorship elections, Rev. From Hyacinth Alia won the Benue State Governorship Election under the All Progressives Congress APC and he is presently occupying the governorship seat.  Most recent is the entrance of Rev. Father Andrew Obinyan, a popular Catholic priest of Benin-City Archdiocese who has joined the 2024 Edo State governorship race, with a pledge of commitment and service to the people and to bring positive change to the state. Addressing…

…Resolutions Taken To End Political Crisis   Following calls by Elders and leaders in Rivers State for an end to the crisis between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Barr. Nyeson Woke, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has brokered an agreement between the Governor, Wike and the 27 Rivers lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This follows weeks of political tension in the state due to a face-off between the governor and his predecessor, who is the current minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).   The meeting, which was held at the instance…

 A Nigerian lawyer, Barr. Ekeere Sunday Ebong, (55) who assaulted her wife publicly and resident within plot 40 L line, Ewet Housing Estate, has been arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command.    In a video that went viral, the suspect assaulted his wife, dehumanised her, leading to various grievous injuries.   According to the statement, “he is a known habitual perpetrator of violent acts against his wife over the years.” Adding: “As an Agency saddled with the protection of lives and property and maintenance of law and order, we cannot allow Barrister Ebong to continue this flagrant abuse…

Police in Delta said its operatives has foiled a kidnap and robbery  attempt by a gang of suspected kidnappers around Okwutaiire Community in Okpe LGA, Delta State on Sunday, December 17, 2023. In a statement made available by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, noted that crime intelligence operations being conducted throughout the ‘Ember’ months period keep yielding positive results adding that the command received credible information about a gang of suspected kidnappers around Okpe LGA, and  acting on this information, the Commissioner of Police Delta State Police Command, CP Wale Abass directed the Commander Safer Highway CSP…

Igbodo community in Ika North East local government area of Delta State, South South Nigeria, was at the weekend agog with celebration as one of its illustrious sons, Chief (Dr) Obiajulu Sunday “Sunny“ Uzuh was installed a Patron of the People’s Club of Nigeria International, PCNI. The event which took place at the palatial Country Home of Chief Uzuh at Ndobu quarters, Igbodo, was attended by dignitaries from across the continent, including serving and former political office holders, captains of industries, business moguls, traditional rulers and opinion leaders as well as representatives of some international organizations and clubs. …

In its bid to halt further exposure of the country’s legal system to ridicule, the Body of Benchers has appointed a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, to head a high-powered committee to look into the spate of conflicting court judgments in the country, and other related problems that affect the courts.   This was disclosed by the representative of the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN), Emeka Ngige (SAN), at the Special Court session held recently in honour of the late Justice Edith Nneka Neolita Agbakoba.     Ngige, who is the current Chairman of…

The Chairman, Nigerian Majority Leaders’ Forum/Majority Leader of Delta State House of Assembly and member representing Aniocha North Constituency, Hon. Engr. Emeka Emmanuel Nwaobi has been honoured with the DIPA’s Patron’s Award, in recognition and deep appreciation for his past and present laudable roles in support of humanitarian activities, especially with regards to vulnerable children in the society. The DIPA Patron’s Award was presented to him in his office by the Founder/Executive Director of Dyslexia Initiative Project Africa (DIPA), Enddy Sunny-Udjor. Hon. Nwaobi said he was glad to have been nominated from among government functionaries to be so appreciated with…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Critics with genuine intention over Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration will affirm that since May 29, 2023, when the former Delta State Assembly Speaker assumed office as Governor, Deltans have hardly felt the impact of his MORE agenda.  Meanwhile, the MORE agenda had promised meaningful development with projects that have significance and purpose for Deltans as well as open, transparent and responsive government, prosperity that will give all a sense of belonging. The agenda also promised realistic and impactful reforms and creating right atmosphere for social and economic life.   No doubt, sycophants and political jobbers are flooding…