LOCAL GOVERNMENT POLLS: ULISANMI PRESENTS PEOPLE’S ORIENTED MANIFESTO TO PDP LEADERS PDP Chairmanship Aspirant, Pastor Ulisanmi Edukugho presenting his manifesto to Warri South PDP Chairman, Johnson Agbeyegbe The leadership of the People's Democratic Party in Warri South Local Government led by Hon. Johnson Agbeyegbe who is the party chairman supported by LG leaders down to the 12 wards converged on the party secretariat on Sunday 12th May to formally receive Pastor Ulisanmi Edukugho as an aspirant in the party's primaries in his bid to run for the post of Local Government Chairman. It was a moment of robust interactions that gave Pastor Ulisanmi Edukugho the opportunity to present his people's oriented seven- point agenda: 1. Security and peace building  2. Urban Renewal 3. Economic and Agricultural revolution 4. Educational Advancement 5.Cultural Renaissance  6.Improved Healthcare Services 7.Entertainment, Youth and Sports development According to Pastor Edukugho, the s

  Breaking:  Omadino Graduate Forum  accused Chevron of Discriminatory Employment Practices, C alls  f or  Transparent Employment Policies The Omadino Graduate Forum, representing the graduates of Omadino community in Warri Federal Constituency, has expressed disappointment over what they described as discriminatory employment practices of Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL, saying, “despite the abundance of natural resources in our homeland, our graduates continue to face unemployment and struggling to secure employment opportunities.” The Forum, led by its Chairman; Comrade James Odume, Secretary; Comrade Jim Okeh and PRO; Comrade James Temienor, in a statement made available to newsmen, Wednesday May by 15, condemned the perceived marginalization and alleged suppression of Omadino indigenes by Chevron Nigeria Limited. The statement, averred: “For years, our forefathers leased Otunana and Makaraba fields to the company (Chevron Nigeria Limited) yet not a single Omadino graduate has been em

  SDGs Community Waka Initiative Successfully Concludes Pilot Phase in Delta State Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori   The SDGs Community Waka Initiative, a M.O.R.E Through Sustainable Development Goals (NA YOUR HAND E DEY) participatory approach to sustainable development planning and action has commenced its pilot phase in Delta State. The initiative, which aims to engage rural communities in the process of sustainable development planning and action, was implemented in eight riverine communities across two local government areas of Delta State.   The pilot phase which began in April involved a series of focus group discussions, community walks, and participatory assessments in Ijaghala, Kantu, Ureju, Ogheye-Eghoroke, Obonteghareda, Bateren, Bobbi-Olobe and Orere Communities. The initiative aimed to assess existing SDG projects and initiatives, the state of education, identify the actual needs of the people, and generate data-driven recommendations for ac

Ugborodo Graduates to shutdown Chevron Operations over neglect of Host Community Graduates   Ugborodo Graduates Association (UGA),   umbrella body of all Ugborodo indigenes graduates in Nigeria and diaspora has threatened to shutdown Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) operations in Escravos Tank farm, EGTL and other facilities in their community.   Speaking with newsmen in Warri, Delta State,  Monday May 6, 2024,  the President of the Association ,  Pastor Clifford Oritsetsegbemi Monday, lamented on the lackadaisical and the  worrisome  attitude of Chevron Nigeria Limited as regards the alarming unemployment of graduates in Ugborodo community.   According to him, "Chevron's continued secret employment of graduates into CNL without considering graduates from Ugborodo, their host community,  its unacceptable.   “ The magnitude of joblessness and poverty amongst Ugborodo graduates  has reached a state of emergency ; and has created an obvious economic disequilibrium, where the goose t

 Madam Victoria Efele for Burial May 18 Late Mrs. Victoria Oneoritsebawo Anunu Efele Mother of Mr. Jones Efele, Mrs. Victoria Oneoritsebawo Anunu Efele, fondly called Okunolegho Meje will be laid to eternal rest on Saturday May 18, 2024. Mrs. Victoria Efele, née Ometie who died at the early hours of Monday March 11, 2024 after a brief illness was aged 86. Speaking to Warri Voice Newspaper via the telephone, Mr. Jones Efele, Son of late Madam Victoria Anunu Efele  averred that the burial rites for his dear Mother will commence with an interment slated for Thursday May 16, 2024 at Eghoro(Young Town). Entertainment of Guests and other burial rites would be held on Saturday May 18, at Rice Farm, along Esisi Road, Warri, Delta State. Recalled that late Mrs. Victoria Oneoritsebawo Anunu Efele was born into the Families of Bokoaghanbamile, Onuje and Edema of Eghoro, Ugbege and Ughelli in Warri North LGA and Ughelli North LGA both of Delta State. Late Mrs. Victoria Oneoritsebawo Anunu Efele wi

    Julius Rone wins Daily Independent Newspaper CEO of the Year Award, reveals UTM to produce 1.5m tons of Liquified Natural Gas for export    The Managing Director of the UTM Offshore Ltd, owner of country’s first Floating Liquified Natural Gas, FLNG, Dr. Julius Rone, OFR, has reiterated his commitment towards the growth and expansion of the national gas productivity.   Dr. Rone, who was declared winner of Oil and Gas Personality in the Daily Independent Newspapers Year 2023 Award, described the honour as a spur to redouble his efforts.   The award which was conferred in a ceremony at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos at the weekend, is in recognition of Dr. Rone’s revolutionary contributions to the development of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.   Speaking  briefly  after receiving the Award,  the Itsekiri born   stated  that the commitment towards the growth and expansion of the national gas production is the driving force behind the groundbreaking initiatives of his company ,  espe