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The Governor Campaign train of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP today stormed Udu and Warri South West local government areas of the State. In the usual manner the people trooped out in celebratory mood to welcome Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. Otor-Udu and Ogbe-Ijaw was a great experience, because the people showed passion, love and support for the PDP governorship candidate. At Udu, Prof. Sam Oyovbaire urged Deltans to cast their votes for President Goodluck Jonathan and Senator Okowa during next month’s general elections saying “PDP is a party to trust.” The PDP chieftain also warned PDP supporters to eschew violence during the election urging them to, however, protect their votes.

Delta State PDP gubernatorial candidate, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has put God forward in his rally at Kiagbodao. Speaking at a campaign rally today at Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area of the State, the PDP governorship candidate, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa said he is short of words but would rather sing a popular hymn: ‘On Christ the solid Rock I stand,   All other ground is sinking sand. My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly trust in Jesus’ Name. Refrain On Christ the solid Rock I stand, All other ground is sinking sand; All other ground is sinking sand. When darkness seems to hide His face, I rest on His unchanging grace. In every high and stormy gale, My anchor holds within the veil. Refrain His oath, His covenant, His blood, Support me in the whelming flood. When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my Hope and Stay. Refrain When He shall come w...

THOUGH many people have used the social network to connect positively, the story of Cynthia Osokogwu who was killed in Lagos State by her Facebook friend in July 2012 sent shivers down the spine of everyone who heard the sad story. But it seems as if some users of social networks are yet to grasp the lessons of their usage, as another young man recently fell victim when a lady he connected with on Badoo network murdered him in cold blood over what she tagged “unfulfilled promises.” The life of a young man, Charles Bankole Orisanya from Akoko in Ondo State, who was working with Halliburton in Rivers State ended sadly and brutally on September 19, 2014 when his 26-year-old girlfriend, Loretta Odikagbo, snuffed life out of him. She was however apprehended almost three months after, precisely December 9, 2014 after a painstaking investigation by the Homicide Section of the Rivers State Police Command. Senior police officers and detectives who investigated the case told Cri...

For you all who keep up with the Kardashians, well MediaTakeOut has some juicy gist for you.. As ridiculous as this might sound, MTO quoted Star magazine, saying Scott Disick was busy having sex with Kendall Jenner, while Kourtney Kardashian was busy being pregnant – Here’s how MTO put it: “With Scott Disick seemingly doing well with his ongoing battle with alcohol, friends have wondered what prompted a booze-filled night on the weekend of Jan. 10, when the reality star and his buddies trashed an aspen hotel room after knocking back thousands of dollars’ worth of alcohol. Well, Star has learned that Scott may have been drowning his sorrows after an explosive fight with Kourtney Kardashian – who had accused him of having an affair with her 19-year-old sister, Kendall Jenner! The alleged affair likely began while Kourtney was pregnant with her and Scott’s third child, Reign, now six weeks, and by early January a mutual friend had told the 35-year-old about the apparent tryst. “...

Ahead of the governorship elections in February 28, the PDP governorship campaign continued its ‘Prosperity’ journey, landing in the oil cities of Effrun and Warri on Thursday. The delegation was led by the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, who continued his tour of the State, along with his running mate, Barrister Kingsley Otuaro. Other prominent members of the party also in attendance included the State Governor among others. The rally, which held at the Warri Township Stadium, saw the largest crowd yet gathered in support of any candidate the history of State. It was a sea of heads as the streets were lined with supporters who came to catch a glimpse of the governorship hopeful, Okowa. One of the enthusiastic supporters on the ground said, “I want to tell you that God is with us, for He has given us Okowa who will bring prosperity to Delta State…. If you come out and vote for us, by God’s grace, we will achieve all we have set to do.” Okowa, n...

  The town that was turned into an ice-block: Russian streets frozen solid after pipes burst during storm in sub-zero temperatures Residents in Dudinka, central Siberia, emerged from their homes after a powerful storm to find their street frozen solid up to their waists. The storm had burst several waterpipes in the town, and with temperatures dropping to -40C during the night, the water froze solid in the street. Although many homes were left without water and electricity, internet connections were as solid as the frozen streets, and Dudinka residents shared images of their plight on social media. = credit UK Dailymail

As the political activities in Delta State moves to the climax with campaigns, the ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP seems to cut the biggest short in Delta State and made the deepest political penetrations across the State in the build-up to the February, 2015 governorship election. It all started last week, Tuesday 13, January, 2015, at Oghara Township Stadium which was filled to the brim with supporters overflowing the stadium to Warri/Benin highway. It was the day PDP formally and officially commenced their movement for actualization of the 2015 election. The stadium which witnessed what can best be describe as a mammoth crowd of supporters and unprecedented in the history of campaign rallies in the State was attended by senior citizens of the State including national officers. The stadium, which was filled to capacity sent signal to those claiming that they will take over Government House from the ruling PDP on May 29 to have a re-think. PDP campaign across the S...

Gen. Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Zahra who has been playing dad’s advocate on Twitter and even tweeted on why people should focus more on pressing Nigerian needs like security than her father’s qualification, and was said to have suddenly deleted her twitter account @zahra3_ after much lashing but it looks like that isn't true. Although Zahra was lashed after the tweet yesterday, as some of her followers mocked her father, even asking her to tell her him to go retake WASSCE (ouch). Now, some people are of the opinion that she might have been mocked out of twitter. However, Miss Buhari’s twitter account was found to be very much active and she actually tweeted awhile ago: “boss leave them alone, we will use our finger to change them.2015 GEJ must GO”#ChangeIsHere” Hmm!!! Do you agree with her???

The people of Agbor in Ika South local government area came out their numbers today to show their solidarity and overwhelming support to Senator Ifeanyi Okowa during the PDP governorship campaign rally. The day’s activity started very early with the arrival of supporters leading to the shutdown of several roads within the metropolis. Addressing a mammoth crowd at the Agbor Township Stadium, the Peoples’ Democratic Party Governorship Candidate, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa assured that he will transform the State into an economic hub through an aggressive industrialization and agricultural programmes if elected into office. 

The Governorship candidate of the PDP, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa entered Ughelli stadium to tumultuous welcome. The stadium which witnessed what can best be describe as a mammoth crowd of supporters and unprecedented in the history of campaign rallies in Ughelli North local government area was attended by senior citizens of the local government, including State officers. The stadium, which was filled to capacity sent signal to those claiming that they will take over Government House from the ruling PDP on May 29 to have a re-think.

  I send across my best wishes to one of the best persons I know, a complete gentleman who is like an elder brother and a best friend to me. As you look back on yesterday, may your memories be warm ones. As you celebrate today, may your heart be filled with happiness  and joy. As you look ahead to tomorrow, may your deepest hopes and dreams come true for you. Wishing you happiness to welcome each morning. Wishing you laughter to make your heart sing. Wishing you friendship, sharing and caring, including all of the joy that birthday can bring. Here is raising a toast for your Happy Birthday. I wish you lasting friendship, true love, and precious memories. May the angels watch over you and bring you peace on your special day and every other day. HAPPY FELICITATIONS! 

It had the panoply of being the mother of all rallies. From support groups to the resplendent uniforms, the various posters, the billboards, the flakes and flags carrying imposing photographs of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and other candidates, the podium, the cacophony of songs and drumbeats, the size of the crowd all united to tell the story of a rally without a known parallel. It was the flag-off of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa’s campaign for the governorship of Delta State, which election is scheduled to hold on February 28. From the day that event held that beautiful Tuesday 13, 2015, 46 days then to the eagerly awaited election, the people judging from the size of the crowd looked ready and willing to cast their votes for Senator Okowa, the man whose pedigree assures them of consolidation and continuity of the good things. The event enjoyed sufficient publicity. Television and radio jingles and news materials intimating the public of the epochal declaration blared from electronic e...

Agbor community in Ika South Local government Area have fully endorsed the the PDP Governorship candidate, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. The endorsement followed a meeting, which took place in Agbor, the headquarters of Ika South LGA. The community stated that they were confident that Senator Okowa stewardship as the Governor of the State will make Deltans proud .

US Secretary of State, John Kerry, on Sunday met President Goodluck Jonathan at the State House, Marina, Lagos. The meeting, whose agenda was not made known, was held behind closed doors. It is very likely that the duo might have discussed the situation of the country in the run-in to the February elections in Nigeria. The U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry also met with APC presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, at the U.S. Consulate in Lagos behind closed doors. Details later…

It would be a strategic mistake if PDP backs down on the Buhari certificate scandal for any reason. Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has already been blackmailed in the Muslim North through the presence of Boko Haram, which has been presented as being his fault, while outspoken elite in the region speak from two sides of their mouths about the Islamic terrorist crisis, not seeming eager to have Jonathan crush it decisively, raising objections whenever the army is making decisive progress against the terrorists  and the Borno state governor orchestrating the Chibok sabotage by keeping the vulnerable school open against the directives of the federal government, thereby opening the door for the story of the kidnap of the students by Boko Haram, an incident painted as demonstrating the government is not taking the Boko Haram threat seriously.  It was in the lull of combat against Boko Haram in the midst of the anti-govt storm that followed the Chibok affair that the...

I pledge that at the end of my tenure as Governor, Delta State will be one in which there are gainful employment opportunities, a flourishing agriculture and agribusiness sector, effective health and educational systems, and renewed urban infrastructure and security that would enhance continued economic growth and prosperity of all Deltans" Prosperity for all Deltans is aimed at building a Delta State that is economically resilient. The     S.M.A.R.T Agenda is the vehicle for accomplishing the economic development strategy   of prosperity for all Deltans. SMART is: S - STRATEGIC WEALTH CREATION INITIATIVES AND PROVISION OF JOBS FOR DELTANS. M - MEANINGFUL PEACE BUILD ING PLATFORMS AIMED AT      POLITICAL/SOCIAL STABILITY. A - AGRICULTURAL REFORMS AND INDUSTRIALIZATION. R - RELEVANT HEALTH AND EDUCATION POLICIES T - TRANSFORMED ENVIRONMENT THROUGH URBAN RENEWAL. With S.M.A.R.T, prosperity is assured. DELTANS BE SMART T...

The Delta State PDP Governorship Campaign team today stormed Obiaruku and Ogwashi-uku to rousing welcome by teeming supporters, resulting in a total lockdown of the two local government headquarters. As early as 7am the crowd started coming out leading to serious traffic hold up on the Obiaruku/Abraka/Warri road. Senator Okowa spoke with passion as he promised the people of Ukwani and Aniocha South prosperity.  He dedicated his achievements to God almighty. Senator Okowa appreciated the people of Ukwani and Aniocha South for their support and encouraged them to go and pick up their permanent voter’s cards to enable them participate in the February general elections.  

The Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has described Senator Ifeanyi Okowa as very marketable and electable. He noted that when you have a good product you are not constrained by the issue of acceptance as people would readily embrace the product because of its finesse. He however urged party faithful to redouble their efforts in ensuring the victory of all PDP candidates. Governor Uduaghan made the declaration Thursday night, during the PDP Fund Raising Dinner which was held at the Grand Hotel, Asaba, the Delta State capital. The Governor expressed confidence that the PDP would win in Delta State,. Speaking also, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, said that with the increasing support being given to the party by Deltans he was confident of victory for all candidates of the party for various positions. Thanking the leadership and members of the party for giving him and his running mate the opportunity to fly the part...

The Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has condemned the attack on the convoy of Distinguished Senator James Manager. The Governor who was speaking at the Fundraising Dinner for PDP Delta State Governorship Candidate, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, condemned in very strong terms the attack on the convoy of Distinguished Senator James Manager.” This kind of ugly situation should not happen again”. He stated that "We are committed to peaceful campaign, peaceful elections, and peaceful victory. ”I appeal to our leaders to caution their followers, and to ensure that they abide by the ethical standards and violence free campaigns. "For those who fail to listen, they should be chained down."Let me assure every PDP member that we are doing everything possible to make sure we win every election beginning from the Presidency to House of Assembly in Delta State. He noted that we need to double our efforts and close our ranks because together and co...