Tag: Delta

Okuama crisis: “We’ve never lost soldiers like that; not even in B/Haram war” – Edwin Clark

Aminu Imam

Elder statesman and leader of the Ijaw Nation, Edwin Clark has condemned the recent killing of soldiers in Delta State, stressing that Nigeria has never witnessed such a tragedy before. Clark, who made this known on Tuesday, while fielding questions during a television programme, described the incident as shocking, barbaric, and wicked. He advised that the communities and the military should work together to find the murderer(s). He also appealed to soldiers to act with restraint and not take law in their own hands, noting that with modern technology they…

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Tribunal withheld Oborevwori as Delta Governor, dismisses APC, SDP petittions

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Delta Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Asaba on Friday affirmed Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the duly elected governor of Delta. This was after it dismissed a petition filed by Chief Ovie Omo-Agege, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the March 18 election. In a second judgment, the tribunal also dismissed the petition filed by Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) against Oborevwori’s election. The three-member panel of judges led by Justice C. H Ahuchaogu ruled…

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Delta Governorship: Omo-Agege heads to Appeal Court over tribunal judgement

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the Delta Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says he plans to challenge the ruling of Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal which affirmed the election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Omo-Agege said this in a statement he personally signed on Friday in Asaba.“I call on our people to remain calm and law-abiding, as we continue to pursue our case and cause,” he said.The tribunal sitting in Asaba headed by Justice HC Ahuchoago had struck out the petition filed by Omo-Agege and his party challenging the victory of Oborevwiei…

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FG postpones 7th National Youth Games

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Football

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development (FMYSD) has postponed the forthcoming 7th National Youth Games (NYG) billed for Asaba, Delta in February. In a statement by Mohammed Manga, Director of Press and Public Relations of the Ministry, quoting Ismaila Abubakar, the Permanent Secretary, the postponement was due to the upcoming General Elections. “The postponement is due to logistics and time constraints, especially, taking cognisance of the commencement of the General Elections slated for February 25, 2023. “While regretting all the inconveniences the postponement might cause…

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FRSC flags off “ember months” road safety campaign in Delta

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Delta Sector Command, has flagged off the 2020 “ember months” road safety campaign in Asaba. Uchechukwu Wijioka, FRSC Sector Commander in Delta, said during the campaign that the theme of the 2020 campaign was “Drive Safe, Stay Safe.” Wihioka, represented by the Head of Operations and Deputy Corps Commander, Fatai Bakare, said the event was geared towards educating all road users on the need to ensure safety on roads. “The ’ember months’ road safety campaign flag-off is the FRSC traditional way of kick-starting what…

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NCDC responds as Yellow fever claims 76 lives in 3 states

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it is currently responding to yellow fever outbreaks in Delta, Enugu and Bauchi States, amid reports of 76 deaths recorded in November, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General of NCDC, said. Giving updates on the outbreak in an interview on Friday in Abuja, Ihekweazu said that following the outbreak this month, 1, 2 and 8 cluster cases and deaths were reported to the agency by the State Epidemiologists of the three affected states. He disclosed that 74 suspected cases involving 35 deaths were…

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20 killed, others injured in Delta tanker explosion

Ishaku Yohanna

At least 20 persons were reportedly burnt to death when a tanker laden with petroleum product exploded around Koko Junction section of the Benin/Saepele Expressway in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State. But the Police confirmed that three people were burnt beyond recognition in the tanker explosion which left many other victims with injuries. Eyewitnesses said that the incident occurred at about 11.00 a.m when the tanker laden with petroleum product suddenly fell as the driver was manoeuvring a bad portion of the express road. Consequently, the petroleum…

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