A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Paul Alika, has congratulated the state governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa on his two years anniversary in office,  describing him as miracle working governor.  Mr. Alika also commeneded Deltans for their support for the governor within the period under review.   Alika said governor Okowa has performed remarkably well within this two years in office despite the economic downturn in the country and paucity of funds.  He observed that the presence of the government is felt in all the twenty-five Local Government Areas of the State, stressing that a lot of projects are on-going while others have been completed and commissioned across the 25 LGAs.  He said in line with the accountability policies of the Okowa led administration, that town hall meetings in all the Local Government Areas are ongoing in order to render account of the governor's stewardship markin...

A Stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Paul Alika, has congratulated the state governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa on his two years anniversary in office,  describing him as miracle working governor.  Mr. Alika also commeneded Deltans for their support for the governor within the period under review.    Alika said governor Okowa has performed remarkably well within this two years in office despite the economic downturn in the country and paucity of funds.   He observed that the presence of the government is felt in all the twenty-five Local Government Areas of the State, stressing that a lot of projects are on-going while others have been completed and commissioned across the 25 LGAs.   He said in line with the accountability policies of the Okowa led administration, that town hall meetings in all the Local Government Areas are ongoing in order to render account of the governor's stewardship...

The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Zanna Ibrahim, has sued for collaboration of members of the public to assist the force in policing the society.  The Police Commissioner was speaking when he played host to members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, Delta State chapter, led by Comrade Augustine Chiejina, at the force Headquarters Asaba.   CP Ibrahim who expressed appreciation for the visit, described it as timely adding that it was the beginning of collaboration between the Force and the Judiciary.  He disclosed that there was need to redeem the image of the police due to what he described as a paradigm shift by members of the public. He restated the committment of the Police to the security of lives and properties which he said requires a holistic approach. He disclosed that the Inspector General of Police was so committed to the task pointing out that there was zero tolerance for impunity, indiscipline and human rights violation by any police offic...

        The Uhunmwode Community in Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State is still in search of Prince Osarumwense to face death penalty for alleged gay practice.   According to the elders of the community, the death sentence was in line with the custom demands.  "Sodomy and lesbianism practice are abominable acts in Uhunmwode Community and anyone caught in the acts were usually sentenced to death to appease the gods of the land".   It was revealed that since the incident took place on November 29, 2015, that there has been famine in the land as their farm produce has dropped.  The Chief Priest of Uhunmwode has stated that the gods of the land can only be appeased with the blood of Edohen as a sacrificial lamb and he has therefore make a decree that whoever gives them useful information on his whereabouts will be rewarded handsomely.   It was also gathered that his gay partner, Omo Valentine has been apprehended and killed, even a...

  A community leader and Chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State, Dr Chukwuma Nwaonicha, has said that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, is positively transforming the state. The elder statesman, who stated this during the week at Agbor, during an interview with journalists on Governor Okowa's Two Years In Office, noted that Okowa has since assumption of office as governor, initiated and executed several people oriented and laudable projects across the three senatorial districts in the state. According to Dr Nwaonicha, with Governor Okowa the state is gradually being transformed even in the midst of the current economic crunch in the country. Below is the detail of the interview! You campaigned and seriously supported Senator Ifeanyi Okowa before, during and after the 2015 Governorship Election in Delta State. Two years after, what is your assessment of the performance of the State Governor? First, we thank God for seeing this day. Prior to the 2014 governorship prim...

The Young Democratic Party, YDP, has appointed Barr Festus Ofume, as it's acting Delta State Chairman. According to a statement signed by the National Chairman of the party, Amb. Raphael Sebibo Horsfall, the appointment takes immediate effect, t owards positioning for maximum advantage from the lingering crises rocking the major political parties . Barr. Festus Ofume is the younger brother to the executive chairman of Ika South Local Government council.

Comedian, I Go Dye has completed a luxury “Golden Eyes Castle” in honour of his mother. The comedian in celebration of Mother’s Day unveiled the magnificent mansion designed and built by his company Revamp Constructions yesterday in Delta state. Adams Oshiomhole, Apostle Johnson Suleman, Delta state Deputy speaker Rt. Hon.Friday Ossai, Bovi and other dignitaries were in attendance.

Contrary to reports that the impeached Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya was impeached by his colleagues for alleged high-handedness and poor leadership style, the real reason he was shown the way out has to do with political permutations in Delta State toward the 2019 governorship elections. Top level sources at the two camps of the factionalized Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) revealed that the impeachment of ex-Speaker Igbuya followed indications that he may have been directed to set up political structures ahead of 2019 governorship polls for two reasons. Igbuya who is a political protégé of former Governor James Ibori, was said to have received the blessing of key political actors in Ibori Political family to “to start setting up structures ahead of 2019 governorship elections.” First, it was gathered that the move was to appease the Central Senatorial zone (Urhobos) who feel totally marginalized under the current Okowa administration given the fact th...

Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Mr. Monday Igbuya, has been impeached in the early hours of today Thursday 11 May, 2017, during an emergency session of the House.  Mr. Igbuya representing Sapele constituency, was immediately replaced with the lawmaker representing, Okpe constituency, Mr. Sheriff Oborevwori as the new speaker. It was reliably gathered by C&P News that Igbuya’s impeachment which was incubated late yesterday night and was hatched early this morning and was signed by 22 out of the 29 members of the House.  Friday Osanebi remains as Deputy Speaker. Justin Erijo replaces Tim Owhefere, representing Isoko North as Majority Leader. Sheriff, has already been introduced to the Governor as the new Speaker. Inside sources gave C&P News that high handedness, incompetence and bad leadership was the reasons for his impeachment. About three months ago, the second attempt at removing Igbuya which was attended by key players of the house in the United States of Am...

Informantion creeping out from the save thy face meeting between the state governor and the prodigal lawmakers led by the Anioma lawmakers suggests that Deltans have not heard the latest of the speakership intrigues. Why did Gov Okowa initially agree to the change over, only to change his mind? Already the princess of the state,Hon Erhiatakhe,the daughter of ex governor Ibori has vowed to continue to address impeached Monday Igbuya as her speaker. This is most likely to create a crisis within the house and it is doubtful if the "prodigal" lawmakers who spearheaded the impeachment of Igbuya would have the audacity to penalize Ibori's daughter should she carry out her threat. Meanwhile another source to the games has confided in C&P News that Ibori on learning that Gov Okowa had initially accented to the impeachment ,is not happy with the governor for not confiding in him and as a result of the development,the ex governor has ordered Gov Okowa to rectify what he destroy...

SENATOR Dr Ifeanyi Okowa today (11/05/17) received Delta State-born Big Brother Naija winner, Efe Michael Ejeba and called on youths to remain focused in discovering their talents. According to Governor Okowa, "wherever our youths find themselves they should be focussed in achieving their goals, the youths have latent talents deposited in them they must find ways to develop them and apply them, if you have a calling, you must not allow that calling to die, you (Efe) despite your calling, you listened to your parents and went to school which gave you a good foundation." "It was obvious that there was no controversy about your winning, you avoided the vices, and showed that you are focused; our youths should find a way to discover their talents, they should stay committed to their dreams and pray to God to achieve it," the Governor said, adding, "there was no issue of sentiments or tribalism, it shows that you are truly, a Nigerian." Governor Okowa, his Depu...

The convener of a social, pilitical, and cultural group known as The Ika Village Square, IVS, barrister Eugene Uzum, has called on members of the public to harness the potentials laying bare in the Ika nation.  Barrister Uzum was speaking while addressing journalists, on the forthcoming Ika Ecomic Summit with the theme "Harnessing the economic potential of Ika nation through strategic partnership".  The IVS convener said the group which comprises only persons from the Ika ethnic nationality from home and abroad, aims at propelling, articulating and sustainment the collective interests of the Ika nation in the politics of the federal republic of Nigeria.  He stated that the IVS which started about a year ago as an online group, has carried out a lot of activities including a comprehensive tour of all the villages and towns in the Ika Nation in order to identify the potentials as well as the challenges facing the various components of the Ika Nation and preferring...

The convener of a social, political, and cultural group known as The Ika Village Square, IVS, barrister Eugene Uzum, has called on members of the public to harness the potentials laying bare in the Ika nation.  Barrister Uzum was speaking while addressing journalists, on the forthcoming Ika Ecomic Summit with the theme "Harnessing the economic potential of Ika nation through strategic partnership".  The IVS convener said the group which comprises only persons from the Ika ethnic nationality from home and abroad, aims at propelling, articulating and sustainment the collective interests of the Ika nation in the politics of the federal republic of Nigeria.  He stated that the IVS which started about a year ago as an online group, has carried out a lot of activities including a comprehensive tour of all the villages and towns in the Ika Nation in order to identify the potentials as well as the challenges facing the various components of the Ika Nation and preferring solutions...

The proprietor and chairman of the governing council of the Calvary Polytechnic Owa oyibu, in Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta state, Chief Nkenchor Okwuokenye, has stated that the Polytechnic was an endeavour to assist in the development of his immediate community, the state and the country.  The Proprietor was speaking during the maiden matriculation ceremony of about 50 students who are pioneers of the school. He said the Polytechnic which received approval from the National Board for Technical Education NBTE, and the Delta state ministry of education in 2014, has also secured NBTE satisfactory recommendation and approval from the Federal Ministry of Education in 2016 while academic work commenced in the school in January 2017.  The governing council chairman also disclosed that the polytechnic currently offers regular 2-year ND approved programmes and certificate courses such as Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering from the school of Engine...

The former editor of Ika weekly newspaper Mr. Augustine Ekamagule, has reacted to rumours making the rounds in the wake of his resignation from the Local Tabloid. His words: " I was not born with a wooden spoon let alone a silver one.I am a confirmed Umudein Street boy in the remotest part of Orogodo,Agbor, Delta State,Nigeria.I grew up when drinking water from the Orogodo River was a luxury.I am a product of Orogodo Primary School, Agbor and trekked under the scorching sun to finish from Ika Grammar School, Boji-Boji,Owa.My father died in June 18,1992,and I sold his only plot to support my first two years in the university.My other years in the university was by faith.I have thrived by the grace of the Almighty God to remain relevant in life.I remain committed to every engagement because i was not taught to disappoint my benefactors.Unfortunately,i discovered recently, that i have been given a negative name by people who are not courageous enough to correct my mistakes or know ...

The proprietor and chairman of the governing council of the Calvary Polytechnic Owa oyibu, in Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta state, Chief Nkenchor Okwuokenye, has stated that the Polytechnic was an endeavour to assist in the development of his immediate community, the state and the country.  The Proprietor was speaking during the maiden matriculation ceremony of about 50 students who are pioneers of the school. He said the Polytechnic which received approval from the National Board for Technical Education NBTE, and the Delta state ministry of education in 2014, has also secured NBTE satisfactory recommendation and approval from the Federal Ministry of Education in 2016 while academic work commenced in the school in January 2017.  The governing council chairman also disclosed that the polytechnic currently offers regular 2-year ND approved programmes and certificate courses such as Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering from the school of Engineeri...