Archive for August 15th, 2012
Ijomah Canvasses Peace Among Feuding Ndokwa Youths
BY SUNDAY EGEDE COMMISSIONER for Youth Development, Delta State, Mr. Ebifa Ijomah, has called on warring youths in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of the state to sheath their swords and embrace peace in the interest of sustainable socio-economic development in the area. Ijomah made the call during a peace meeting between Abbi youths and members of an anti-cult group at the state police headquarters in Asaba. He said the call was necessitated by the need for peace and harmony [...]
Continue ReadingClearing Of Gutters, Drainages Continues In Asaba
IN its efforts to avert flood disasters and make life more comfortable for residents, the Delta State Government has commenced another round of clearing of gutters and drainages in Asaba, the state capital. Our reporter, who is monitoring the exercise, said work was on-going at Ogbeilo, Ogbeseowe, Umuda, Umuagu, Umueze quarters as well as the busy Nnebisi Road. Speaking to Metro Asaba, one of the workers, Ahmed Abubakar, said they were contracted by government officials to clear the drainages. He [...]
Continue ReadingFunkekeme, Sanusi Laud Work On Abigborodo Road
BY DENNIS OTU -WARRI DELTA State Commissioner for Works, Mr. Solomon Funkekeme and a Director in the state Directorate of Project Monitoring, Mr. Odion Sanusi, have lauded the pace and quality of work on the on-going Sapele/Abigborodo/Arowon Road project. Similarly, Mr. Odion Sanusi, the field engineer of Avant Garde Financial Advisors, monitors of the bond being used by the state government for the road project, has expressed satisfaction with the extent of work on the road. They gave the commendations [...]
Continue ReadingLessons From London 2012
MANY Nigerians will most definitely cringe at every recollection of London 2012 for a long time to come. The games drew to a close last Sunday with our athletes ending their medal chase only at the quarter, finals, semi-finals and at best the final stages in all the eight sports where they competed. With the performance of Team Nigeria, as the country’s contingent to the games is stylishly called, the ghost of dismal outings, which has haunted the nation’s sports [...]
Continue ReadingPoverty, Distractions, Bane Of Reading Culture -Eghagha
BY OGOCHUKWU ADIGWE MASS poverty and distractions occasioned by latest technological inventions are key factors responsible for the deteriorating reading culture in Nigeria, Prof. Hope Eghagha has said. The Delta State Commissioner for Higher Education, who made the observation at an interactive session with newsmen in Asaba, said that many Nigerians could not afford to buy books due to the high level of poverty in the country. According to him, average Nigerians would rather spend the little resources at their [...]
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