Why we’ll not participate in nationwide protests – Delta Civil Society
The Delta State Civil Society Community, Saturday, gave reasons why it would not participate in the proposed nationwide protests against hunger and economic hardship. At a press conference in Asaba, the Civil Society Community acknowledged that there was hunger and starvation in the country, it however stated that the proposed nationwide wide mass action was a politically motivated coup d'etat. In a communique read by Comrade Okezi Odugala, founding Coordinator of the Delta State Civil Society Community (DSCSC), the Civil Society urged the Federal Government to
We won’t be part of planned nationwide protest – Delta students
Students of tertiary institutions in Delta State, have dissociated themselves from the planned nationwide protest. The planned protest, tagged #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria, is scheduled for August 1 to August 10, which according to the organisers, the protest is to draw the attention of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to the plight of Nigerians and rising cost of living. President, National Association of Delta State Students (NADESSTU), Comrade Monday Wiska, at a press conference in Asaba, said students of tertiary institutions in Delta State were strongly in support of the
Urhobo youths denounce proposed nationwide protest
Youths of Delta Central Senatorial District under the aegis of Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, (Youth Wing, Worldwide) have denounced the proposed nationwide protest over hardship in the country. In a communique signed by the National President, "Osu re Ighele", Activist Blessed Ughere on Wednesday, said Urhobo youths would not be party to the proposed protest. The communique read: "Given the current security challenges affecting Delta Central (Urhobo Nation) and Urhobos in other parts of Delta State, we firmly believe that engaging in protests now would be
Delta Council Chair, Ogorugba harps on efficiency in service delivery
The Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Council, Hon. Prince Godwin Ogorugba has called on staff of the local government to ensure efficient and timely delivery of service to the people in the council area. Prince Ogorugba gave the charge on Tuesday, while addressing the leadership of NULGE in his office in Ozoro, headquarters of the Council area. The Chairman said that, his administration was poised to providing efficient service delivery to the people of Isoko North, Isoko South saying "if you must remain in the
Oborevwori’s urban renewal strategies yielding results – Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu, has said that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's urban renewal plans for the state were now yielding tangible fruits across urban centres of the state. Mr Aniagwu disclosed this on Monday in Warri, while speaking to journalists after an inspection of reconstruction of Upper and Lower Erejuwa Road, Esisi road, and Hospital Road, Warri. Aniagwu, who was accompanied by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, and the functioning Permanent Secretary in the
DTSG to reconstruct Okirighwre-Benin road
Delta State Government, Monday, said it would reconstruct the failed Okirighwre-Benin Road and other internal roads in Sapele to ease movement for motorists within the area. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr. Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this to journalists after an inspection of the road. Aniagwu, who was in company of the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olorogun Kingsley Esiso, the Chairman of Sapele Local Government Council, Hon. Bright Abeke, and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus
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DELTA: Chief Judge rounds up 2nd quarter Correctional Centres Visits.
...commends Judges, Magistrates, Minitry of Justice. Christopher Odamah, Asaba The Delta State Chief Judge, Hon Justice Tessy Diai has completed the 2nd quarter visits to the five Custodial Centres in the State. The visit which started on the 1st of July, 2024, began at the Warri Custodial Centre, where 360 warrants were reviewed and three lucky inmates were released on the advice of the Director of Public Prosecution while, a fourth inmate who was improperly remanded also regained his freedom. . Justice Diai said "On Tuesday the 2nd
Reporter to Editor: My Vanguard Story
By Mideno Bayagbon (The Fifth Editor) The first time I came to Vanguard Newspapers, I was more or less a greenhorn, a dreamer, but one who boldly harboured the ambition of honing my writing skill as quickly as possible, rising through the ranks and one day attaining the pinnacle of the profession. I was then a student of Mass Communication at the outstanding University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and had chosen Vanguard as the place to do my internship. Before this time, however, l have had stints writing
DELTA: Chief Judge rounds up 2nd quarter Correctional Centres Visits.
...commends Judges, Magistrates, Ministry of Justice. Christopher Odamah, Asaba The Delta State Chief Judge, Hon Justice Tessy Diai has completed the 2nd quarter visits to the five Custodial Centres in the State. The visit which started on the 1st of July, 2024, began at the Warri Custodial Centre, where 360 warrants were reviewed and three lucky inmates were released on the advice of the Director of Public Prosecution while, a fourth inmate who was improperly remanded also regained his freedom. . Justice Diai said "On Tuesday the 2nd
