Ovie Omo-Agege: Like the Chichidodo
By Fred Edoreh In Ayi Kwei Armah's "The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born", we come across a bird called Chichidodo. The interesting thing about it is that it hates excrement so much but it's best food is the maggot which grows best in excreta. Even when Chichidodo pollutes the air, it runs as if something else is pursuing it, forgetting that it cannot run away from itself. The contradiction of the Chichidodo best describes the latest outburst of former Deputy Senate President and failed candidate of
Coalition Of Civil Society Groups Laud Oborevwori’s Phenomenal Achievements
...passes vote of confidence on the Governor A Coalition of Civil Society Groups in Delta State has lauded Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the phenomenal accomplishments recorded by his administration since it came on board a year ago. Speaking at a press conference in Asaba on Wednesday, Secretary of the Coalition, Comrade James Ode said the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has performed beyond expectation within its one year in office, adding that the sheer audacity of his governance innovations was being felt in all sectors in
LG Polls: Isoko North PDP tasks ward coordinators on party’s victory
The Isoko North Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council met with Ward Chairmen and Campaign Coordinators with a charge to ensure victory for the party in the July 13 Local Government Council elections in the state. The meeting which held at the Emevor country home of the Campaign Chairman, Dr Paul Oweh, the party said it was expedient for the Ward Coordinators to work assiduously with other leaders and stakeholders in the Ward to market the party's chairmanship candidate, Prince Godwin Ogorugba and his running
MORE Agenda, Oborevwori and distractions by charlatans and humbug
By Josiah Agoro The attention of this writer was recently drawn to a very hilarious article titled: GOV. SHERIFF OBOREWORI'S MANY LAPSES: DELTA YOUTHS AND THE WOMEN GROUPS WILL NOT WORK FOR HIM IN 2027 and the many attempts by its author, a certain Engr. Eboh Oke Gift, at falsifying and misrepresenting the true situation of things in present day Delta State. Indeed, one particular observation which has become obviously glaring with each passing day since May 29, 2023, is that most of the critics and
Okpanam-Ibusa road ready for inauguration June ending – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the newly completed Okpanam-Ibusa bypass in Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state would be ready for inauguration June ending. Governor Oborevwori who disclosed this during inspection of the road, observed that gully erosion was threatening the road and directed the contractor to back fill the side drains for the sustainability of the road. The Governor who was joined on the inspection by the Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu, said: "It
Oborevwori releases over N1bn for DSUST College of Health project
...Inaugurates phase 1 of Emevor-Orogun road, okays construction of Phase 2 Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration has released over N1 billion to the contractor handling the College of Health Sciences project at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, DSUST, Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the State. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this at the inauguration of the 4.04km Emevor-Orogun Phase 1 with 5.555km accompanying side drains at Emevor Community in the Local Government Area. The Governor, who paid tribute
Between Gov Oborevwori, Demonic Opposition and Compulsive Criticism
By Fred Edoreh In the understanding that oppositions always have a right to try to cast down a ruling government in order to gain political capital, I usually take their criticisms as expected and normal. However, it is to be understood that a responsible opposition must try to balance their bid for power and an understanding of the development needs of their state, country or society, to enable them properly situate their criticisms. I also concede to the freedom of any political pressure group to christen itself
Okada Ban: Delta gov’t begins strict enforcement – Latimore
...Urges transporters to invest in Electric, CNG powered commercial vehicles Operators of commercial motor cycle, otherwise known as Okada riders, have been advised to stay away from the affected eight local government areas where the ban is in force, so as to avoid arrest and criminal prosecution. The Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation and Communication Bureau, Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe gave the advise at different media engagements on Thursday, saying that law enforcement agents were given marching orders to immediately commence enforcement in compliance with
Oborevwori felicitates Erstwhile Dep Governor, Elue at 84
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated a former Deputy Governor of the state, Chief Benjamin Elue, on his 84th birth anniversary on June 6. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, noted that Chief Elue, a distinguished educator and politician whose modesty, devotion, and loyalty has continued to inspire younger generation of politicians and leaders, served as former Governor James Ibori's deputy from 1999 to 2007. According to him, Chief Elue had been faithful and
BETWEEN PATRIOTISM AND THE ALLURE FOR PERFIDIOUS PERTINENCE
By Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza Our attention was recently drawn to the advertorial in the Vanguard Newspaper of Monday, June 3, 2024, posted by a group called: "League of Delta Patriots" and titled: "Open Letter To Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori One Year In Office," which suggested some provocative allusions and completely uncharitable aspersions on the leadership and administration of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of Delta State. Suffice it to say that every leadership and administration must necessarily attract its own fair
