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The Organization For the Advancement of Anioma Culture (OFAAC), the umbrella body of Anioma Culture has briefed the media on its scheduled date for the celebration of the 19th edition of Anioma Cultural Festival on Easter Monday, 21st April, 2025, at the Oshimili South Local Government Arcade in Asaba, Delta State. The Organization's President, Arc. Kester Ifeadi in a press conference at Orchid Hotel Asaba, recalled that the planned edition of 2024 was called off as a result of the unexpected demise of the former Asagba of Asaba, Obi Prof. Chike Edozien, the Omu Anioma/Omu Okpanam, Obi Martha Dunkwu as Patron and Matron respectively; while he also paid tributes to other founding members of the Organisation. Ifeadi however, expressed optimism that the Organization in conjunction with the eminent Anioma Traditional Rulers were ready to showcase the best cultural outing of all times in this year's edition of the festival. Meanwhile, the abridged version of the excerpts of his medi...

A political pressure group, Action Collective, has called on the President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to directly address the sexual harassment allegation leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central. The group stated that the issue must not be ignored or diverted, as both Nigerians and the international community are closely monitoring the situation. In a statement released on Sunday, March 30, 2025, and signed by its National Coordinator, Mr. Teddy Onyejuwe, Action Collective criticized what it described as attempts by Akpabio and his supporters to evade the core allegation by focusing on political maneuvering. The group insisted that the Senate President must provide a clear response to the accusation rather than using his position to suppress dissenting voices on the Senate floor. "The claim by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan that she was denied the opportunity to speak in the Senate because of her allegation against the Sena...

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 to celebrate the very reliable and dependable brother, very loyal and dedicated Deputy Governor.  "My brother Onyeme we are happy that you came to church first to give thanks to God before the merriment that follows.  "Whatever you have achieved today, it is not by your power, God did them. I love the fact that you did medical outreach and touched live...

The Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, commending his leadership and pledging unwavering support for his re-election in 2027. In a heartfelt message, Tompolo, who also holds the traditional title of Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation, described Tinubu as a unique leader whose political journey and governance have been a source of inspiration. “Every generation creates for itself a special breed of personalities. For such enigmas, they thrive under unusual circumstances and succeed where others fail. Mr. President, you undoubtedly fit into this special breed of men with great placement,” Tompolo stated. Reflecting on Tinubu’s decades of political contributions, Tompolo noted, “You dedicated a greater part of your youthful life to building bridges of friendship and laying foundations for national development. Your sacrifices, resilience, ...

Immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has called on all Deltans to queue behind Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in 2027. Addressing party faithful in Ika North East Wards 3 and 4, Boji-Boji Owa, today, Okowa stated that Governor Oborevwori has demonstrated love for all Deltans and has initiated policies that are adding value to the lives of the average Deltan. Okowa, who expressed joy at the massive turnout of party faithful in the two wards, took a swipe at the few PDP members who left the party despite their personal achievements and successes, which were largely traceable to the empowerment they received while in the PDP. He said he is aware of the antics of those looking to deceive others but expressed confidence that party members knew those who truly meant well for them and their communities. Okowa further expressed joy at the decision of the party leaders in the local government to initiate a monthly contributory scheme aimed at empowering the people. He said...

It was a harvest of projects in Aniocha North Local Government Area as State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Delta State, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, commissioned several infrastructure projects, initiated and executed by the immediate past Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Ndudi Elumelu.   The projects inaugurated include; Obi Palaces, ICT centres, community town halls, and solar street lights executed by the former minority leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, for the people of Aniocha North Local Government Area.   The projects commissioned on Thursday, March 27, 2025 included one Community town hall each at Issele-Azagba, Otulu, Ezi, Idumuje-Ugboko and Issele-Uku; one Obi palace each at Onicha-Olona, Obomkpa, and Idumuje-Unor; ICT Centre at Onicha-Ugbo and Issele-Uku;  market road and  Ogbuefe Nnamdi Mohayam Road in Issele-Uku; a farm road and Solar Streetlights in Onicha-Uku.   In his speech durin...

*** Bags AAU Alumni Hero's/Excellence Awards Delta Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori (left) being presented with an Award of Excellence by the President of Ambrose Alli University Alumni Association, (Worldwide), Dr. Clifford Omozeghian (middle) while his Vice , Comrade Matthew Anyia (right) looks on during a courtesy visit on the Governor at Government House, Asaba on Friday, March 28, 2025 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 ...

Akwukwu-Igbo witnessed an exciting revival in school sports as Agbogidi Primary School, Oshimili North Local Government Area, held its 2025 Inter-House Sports Competition on March 27, 2025. The event, which brought together pupils, dignitaries, and sports enthusiasts, marked a significant turning point for the community. The competition, which was held on the school premises, commenced with a colorful march past by the participating houses, followed by a series of sporting activities. At the end of the keenly contested activities, Red House emerged victorious, with Green House securing second place and Pink House third position. In her welcome address, the Headmistress, Mrs. Margaret Osakwe, emphasised that the school sports programme aimed to promote physical and mental fitness, teamwork, and healthy rivalry among pupils. She expressed gratitude to donors and sponsors who have supported the school's rebuilding efforts. In a chat with Online News platforms, a concerned Akwukwu-Igbo...

Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, Delta State Commissioner for Health The Delta State Government has stepped in to protect a nursing student, Osato Edobor, after a disciplinary query was issued to her for a video she posted during the visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu The video, which has been widely circulated on social media, captured a moment during the First Lady’s visit to Delta State where students appeared to mock her. In the clip, the Master of Ceremony referred to Tinubu as “our mother,” to which the students responded with, “Na your mama be this,” openly rejecting the designation. Following the incident, the management of the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences, Agbor, issued Edobor a query. The provost, Mrs. Evbodaghe Rita Ogonne, described the student’s actions—recording and posting the moment on TikTok—as a violation of the institution’s conduct policy. The letter labeled the act as “malicious” and cited rule No. 8 on Page 21 of the Student Handbook, warning Edo...

Gov Diri Alerts Security Commanders, Elders On Threat To Peace In Bayelsa  Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has raised the alarm about a plot to breach the peace of the state. Governor Diri, who warned that the state government would not condone any act that would disrupt the peace of the state, advised security commanders, youths, elders and traditional rulers to be on the alert. The Bayelsa governor spoke on the issue on Thursday at separate meetings with the Bayelsa Elders Council and at the 37th session of the state security council. He warned that a planned mega rally and inauguration of a group loyal to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, was capable of igniting avoidable crisis in the state.  Diri noted that a suspended member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), George Turner, had been enlisted to create factions in the party in the state. The governor also stated that holding such event at a time the political crisis in Rivers State ha...

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Thursday, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was partnering with the Federal Government for the overall development of the state. Aniagwu who disclosed this at a news conference in Asaba said interactions and interfacing with relevant organs of government at different levels will be strengthened for the purpose of advancing the MORE agenda. According to him, we will continue to smoothen our relationship with federal bodies starting from the Presidency to all other agencies of government all with a view to ensuring that our state benefit maximally from whatever it is that we can get so that at the end of the day we are able to make life much more meaningful for our people. Our state has started reaping from that relationship because on Sunday, we joined the federal government for the concessioning of the Benin - Onitsha Expressway with dual carriage. "That is going to ease off transportation along that corridor ...

Governors elected under the political platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP have approached the Supreme Court to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly, over the proclamation of State of Emergency in Rivers State and the subsequent suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, for six months  In the court documents, the plaintiffs are seeking a declaration that the president’s actions violated sections 1(2), 5(2), and 305 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). They assert that the president has no powers whatsoever or vires to suspend a democratically elected governor and deputy governor of a state in the federation of Nigeria under the guise of or pursuant to the proclamation of a state of emergency. The governors are also challenging the approval of the state of emergency by the National Assembly, arguing that the use of a voice vote is unconstitutional. They insist that the constitution mandates a two-thirds majority vote fr...

Wife of the President of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Wednesday, flagged-off the campaign for elimination of HIV/AIDS, syphilis and hepatitis in Asaba, Delta State capital.  She called for a robust advocacy that would expand access to HIV testing services with comprehensive counseling, treatment and care for all individuals who test positive.  Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Asaba, Senator Tinubu explained that the launch of the Free to Shine Campaign, was an advocacy initiative led by the African Union, the Organization of the African First Ladies for Development and Global Partners.   She harped on the need to deepen engagement with traditional faith-based institutions with a view to addressing cultural and religious influences on HIV prevention behaviours, especially those engaging in virtual services.  The first lady of the country disclosed that advocacy was the key for the nation to avoid and live free of all the transmissible diseases, stressing that ...