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The governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in the February, 2015, general elections, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on Nigerians to be more dedicated to the cause of building a better and prosperous nation. Senator Okowa, who currently represents Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, said it was imperative for every citizen to continue to make positive input in the collective effort to move the nation forward. He noted the resolve of the President Goodluck Jonathan--led administration to improve the well-being of Nigerians through its transformation agenda should be supported by all. Senator Okowa, who spoke in his New Year message, urged Deltans to continue to remain united and peaceful, even as he assured that the PDP--led administrations both at the State and Federal levels would continue to give purposeful leadership. The PDP governorship candidate expressed confidence that the 2015 general elections will be peaceful, even ...

Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa – Standing Tall Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa – Standing Tall Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa – Standing Tall There is no doubt that Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, whose generosity is legendary, is indeed an asset, not only to his primary constituency, Delta North, but indeed the entire Delta State.  The Medical Doctor turned Politician had contributed so much to the development of Delta State more than any of the several persons in the other political parties who have declared their intents in the Delta State Government house, come 2015. We highlight some of the numerous projects he has attracted to the different parts of Delta State.              

Experience is not what happens to a man. It is what a man does with what happens to him. It is only very few people who knew how it felt in the morning of Monday, 08 December, 2014. It was hateful to have been part of the Jamboree that ended in ignominy. Defeat I can endure with cheerfulness. But betrayal is like taking the wind from my sails, or the earth from beneath my feet. It chills my spirits like a rainy day, and all I can do is draw the curtains and cry into my pillow. That is how it was for me and many of us who were involved in what became a charade in the Project Obuh team. It was about too much of prudence and lack of confidence either in oneself or in ones partners, which meant that victory passed without seizing the moment. To say the least, it was narcissistic with evidence of paranoia. Because of narcissism and paranoid delusion, friends were seen as enemies. At the end of the day there was no real platform for strategy consultations. Everyth...

A fulfilled leadership is rooted in one who rewards his followers and allows them to come into their own. The next governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa in all places of his primary assignments through his productivity earned the respect of his superiors.  His work experience reveals that he is an excellent developer. His loyalty, humility and honesty are  unequaled  and this makes every man that comes in contact with him to accept him without any sense of doubt about his personality and capability. That means having an honest man like Senator Ifeanyi Okowa as a leader in Delta State means progression. Leaders are always encouraged to exhibit confidence, competence and omniscience but Senator Ifeanyi Okowa is not such a leader as he already has these virtues as part of his being, and what is in you is not borrowed,   the cognate experience and competence of Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa in the political world will make Delta State an inves...

The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has picked Mr. Kingsley Otuaro as his running mate.  Otuaro is a commissioner in the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC. Otuaro, an Ijaw, was said to have been picked ahead of other contenders and nominees of other influence peddlers in the state. The major blocs in contention for the position had been the Ijaw and the Isoko ethnic groups in the state given the fact that Okowa is from Delta North Senatorial district. The decision to back Otuaro was largely believed to be based on the support Okowa received from prominent Ijaw politicians including Senator James Manager and former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo in the run-up to the primaries. The support of the Ijaw politicians was believed to have played a key role in the decisive victory of Okowa in the governorship primaries. The camps of Okowa’s rivals, G...

The Governorship Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Delta State, for the 2015 Governorship election, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa has said that equity and fair deal awaits all Deltans if elected into office as Governor of Delta State come 2015. Dr Okowa stated this during a meeting with Isoko PDP leaders at the Ozoro Country home of the Deputy Majority Leader House of Representatives and member representing the Isoko Federal Constituency Rt. Hon. Leo Okuweh Ogor.  Senator Okowa said he was delighted to attend the meeting which has saved him the stress of coming to meet the various leaders individually. "I am very excited to be in your midst today, I apologize for the fact that this meeting should have held before now.  "I must thank you for the warm reception, I thank all of you for the show of love, Despite what I have been hearing, I came here and I met smiling faces  "Whatever the challenges are there is still hope that it can be resolved am...

This sad experience occurred on Christmas Eve, Thursday where Three persons including a female sex worker and her clients were burnt to death including properties worth millions of naira were reported destroyed. The popular commercial sex spot near Orhowhurun Roundabout, Udu local government area, Delta state was razed by fire. Cause of the incident was still in doubt but speculations were rife that the fire began at about 1am, Boxing Day, from one of the rooms occupied by one of the commercial sex workers at a popular brothel in the area. Corpses of the victims, one young man and that of a young lady believed to be in her thirties were burnt beyond recognition, sympathizers explained. The raging fire, it was gathered, extended to other apartments and near-by buildings through electricity cables, taking out provisions, electric and pharmaceutical shops in the affected buildings. “Victims and sympathizers were seen lamenting the unfortunate fire as the Corpses of the lady an...

There are  indications that Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, may lock horns over nomination of members of General Mohammadu Buhari’s (GMB) economic think tank that will formulate the retired army general’s economic policy. Already, Alhaji Tanimu Yakubu Kurfi, former chief economic adviser to late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, has been tipped as the head of the think tank, is facing serious opposition from members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The economics graduate of Wagner College, New York, U.S. was tipped to head the economic policy directorate of the Buhari Campaign Organisation, the former head of state and senior APC chieftains have been inundated with calls by concerned Nigerians who kicked against Kurfi’s membership.” Some of those who are opposed to  Kurfi’s headship of the economic directorate are said to be doing so on the grounds that  it is going to ...

  President Goodluck Jonathan and former military ruler, Ibrahim Babangida, have held closed-door talks in Minna Niger State. Mr. Jonathan was accompanied by the National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala Muhammed, a former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, and a former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ahmadu Ali. Speaking after the meeting, Mr. Jonathan said he travelled to Minna to meet Mr. Babangida after , Dasukithe former leader’s return from his medical trip abroad. The president said they spoke about issues of national concern such as the security challenges facing the country. “First and foremost, I have to use this opportunity to appreciate our leader, President Babangida for his leadership. His commitment to ensuring that this country is united and we leave in peace,” Mr. Jonathan said. “Of course, you know that this is the end of the year. Within this period, people pay visits. So I have com...

Nigerian Singing Sensation, P-Square, the R&B duo composed of identical twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye were out for a pre-christmas dinner. And they went out with their lovely wives and the photo they took says it all. Pictured above 2nd right, Lola Omotayo wife of Peter, while Anita Isama Okoye also seen on the left is Paul’s wife. The Okoye family  earlier in the year involved in a messy family face-off  that almost led to their eventual split look united as they celebrate Christmas together.

Nollywood actress and singer,  Cossy Orjiakor  seems to be in the business of going naked at the slightest opportunity just like her fellow singer,  Maheeda. Here are photos which the voluptuous actress shared to wish her fans a Merry Christmas. She had to strip to her lingerie to get her message across.

The Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has advised pregnant women and nursing mothers not to give money to anybody since the cost of their medicare was covered by the state government’s free maternal and under-five healthcare programmes. He gave the warning while giving antenatal talk to pregnant women at the Mother and Child Centre of the Central Hospital, Warri. Dr. Uduaghan, who inquired from the women if doctors and nurses were collecting money from them and was answered in the negative, urged them to resist any action to the contrary. “You are not to give money to anybody, you should not make any payment, even if it requires operation, it is free and your children who are five years and below have free medical attention,” the Hovernor said. He advised the expectant mothers to keep their antenatal clinic appointments religiously in the interest of their health and their unborn babies. He added: “You must come here and deliver your babies do not registe...

Surprise! Shock!! Upset!!! Those were some of the words the media used to describe the emergence of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa as the Delta PDP gubernatorial flag bearer. But to those who know Senator Okowa, the result of the Delta PDP gubernatorial primary election was anything but surprising. It only cemented his profile as a consummate politician, consensus builder, and popular grassroots mobiliser. In 2010 when he contested for the Senate, he  faced even more daunting prospects than the recently concluded governorship primary election. He battled for the party ticket with Marian Ali, the wife of the then PDP national chairman. Not many people gave him a chance of winning as the party hierarchy was effectively aligned against him. There were suggestions from well-meaning people for him to opt for a ministerial appointment instead of fighting what looked like a lost cause. However, Okowa, who had just quit as the Secretary to the State Government, stayed the course and agains...