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Delta 2023: Latimore on the wrong, Sheriff Oborevwori Should be Worried about Gbagi's Liberation mandate  Olorogun Barr Kenneth Gbagi media team has urged Fred Latimore to avoid his usual childish propaganda in his bid to promote his governorship candidates ahead of the 2023 general election. Gbagi's Media team would not have bothered to dignify Latimore with response because we already know that Deltans regard him as a charlatan and do not take him  serious. However, in a bid to liberate Delta State, Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, OON, FNIM, is well pleased to utilize every opportunity to tell Deltans the truth about the poor governance being practiced by the Governor of Delta State, Sen. Dr. Ifeany Okowa while Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori was busy appropriating billions of Naira that has plunged the state into iredimable debts. Only the blind would ignore the fact that Delta State has been taken over by looters, political criminals and those who bought their way into po

Liberate Delta: Gbagi Unveils Plan for Stable Electricity in Delta  By Ezekiel Kagbala The Social Democratic Party, SDP, governorship candidate in Delta State, Olorogun Barr. Kenneth, OON says he would ensure steady electric power supply and increase the state’s economy and it's GDP through industrialization. Gbagi made this known during a town hall meeting and interactive session with Christians from various churches, clergymen and leaders under the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Obiaruku, the headquarter of Ukwuani Local Government Area of the state. The gubernatorial candidate while unveiling his plans for achieving steady power supply across the state explained that stable electricity was part of his all inclusive plan and strategy to change the narrative, transform the state and better the lives of all. Gbagi assured Deltans particularly Nkokwa people that; if elected next year, he would harness the natural resou

4,000 medical doctors to migrate soon – NARD •Says we’re getting to a point where there’ll be no doctors in Nigeria  •Tasks govt to stop situation to avoid disaster in health sector By Joseph Erunke ABUJA—THE Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has raised alarm over plan by 4,000 of its members to disengage their services in the country and migrate abroad for greener pastures. The association also expressed worries over government’s treatment of members, saying with government’s nonchalant attitude to members salaries, welfares and other deserved packages, the country might be heading to a point where it would have no doctors anymore. While revealing that 4,000 of its members had so far indicated interest to leave the country, in addition to 2,000 doctors it said the country had lost to the outside world in the last two years, NARD tasked the government to halt the drift by doing the needful to avoid what it described as a disaster in the nation’s health sector. Although he

Gbagi Want Deltans to Ask Questions, Who are the Owners of Premium Trust Bank? How many Urhobo's, Isoko's, Ijaw's Itsekiri's are among owners of Premium Trust Bank? Delta's highest investor and industrialist, Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi OON is deeply saddened over a plot by one man, trying to take over the common patrimony of the entire Deltans to himself and his families. He urged Deltans to asks questions and defend their economic Right and how their money was spend by one man in power. This was followed by an independent investigations which revealed that; Delta State governor, Ifeanyi A. Okowa, recently incorporated a bank with his family and friends and named it Premium Trust Bank. It is situated opposite the State Secretariat, Maryam Babangida Way, near the Central Bank of Nigeria, Asaba.  He then instructed the Accountant General to direct that all leading accounts in the MDA's across Delta State be moved to Premium Trust, his family bank. No

Association of Medicine Dealers Give Reasons for Endorsing Gbagi as Delta Governor 2023 The National Association of Patent and Proprietary Medicines (NAPPMED), has drummed support for the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in Delta State, Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, DBFHR, ahead of the 2023 election. NAPPMED described the former minister of State for education as the most qualified and experienced to tackle the mirage of problems currently confronting the state. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the largest private investor in the state at his Oginibo country home in Ughelli south local government area of the state, the president, Prince Macauley Ezewu, said the group was poised to deliver victory for the gubernatorial candidate in the forthcoming general elections. He said: “we are here as the NAPPMED state president to work with our brother for the position he vying for ad the Delta State Governor. "We are here to

LIBERATE DELTA: "I Will End Disparity Between Primary, Secondary School Teachers --- Gbagi Following failed efforts by the present administration of Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa-led Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), government in Delta State, to end the lingering discrimination between primary and secondary school teachers in government owned schools, governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, said if given the opportunity, he would abolish the dichotomy. Gbagi, a former minister of State for education, abrogated the infamous policy of West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) of using a minimum of 6-credits in one-sitting, to two-sittings to be eligible for admission into the university. The renowned Criminologist gave the assurance on Tuesday November 22nd 2022, during a meeting with Christian Women Association, held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Asaba, the State capital. Hear him, "Some teachers who are supposed to b

In Photos: Buhari unveils redesigned naira notes President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled the redesigned naira notes at the State House, Abuja on Wednesday. Buhari unveiled the redesigned naira notes presented by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele shortly before the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. See more photos of the unveiling below:          

Gbagi to end herders-farmers clash With Anti-grazing Bill Ahead of the 2023 general elections in Delta State, governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, OON has promised to end herders-farmers clash by implementing the Anti-grazing Bill come 2023. The former minister of State for education, said that as soon as he is sworn-in as governor, the state would commence the implementation of its anti-open grazing law. Gbagi stated this on Tuesday November 22nd 2022, during an interactive session with Christian Women Association in the state at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Asaba, the state capital. The former Chairman, Delta Development Property Authority (DDPA), disclosed that his administration would provide abattoir where the business of cattle rearing would be done, saying, “I will not see cattles in my streets”. The bill, titled, “Delta State Livestock, Breeding, Rearing and Marketing Regulation Bill”, was signed Thursday, Sept

Photos of Atiku's meeting with the leadership of CAN Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubaka meeting with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

Delta Risks Total Collapse By 2023 If … – Gbagi The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Delta State and former minister of State for education, Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, FNIM, said the State needs a governor with a clear understanding of the state's challenges in 2023. Gbagi, who was recently honoured with the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), stated this on Friday October 21st 2022, during an interactive session with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Asaba, the State capital. He warned that the state would be in anarchy if CAN allows someone who is not schooled and who lacks entrepreneurial mind to rule over the State and if the current challenges are not addressed by 2023. The biggest industrialist however, urged the citizens to make sacrifices in order to build a better Delta State with his candidature as a private businessman who has successfully established industries across the state. “As you know

2023: How Gbagi Would Liberate, Remodel, Create Industries in Delta  By Ezekiel Kagbala Olorgun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi,OON FNIM, A former minister of State for education has been described as one of those who would be liberating Delta State from bad governance come 2023. Though the State is one of the richest in the country in terms of the revenue it receives from the federation's account, there is visually nothing of value to show for all the lavishing. Gbagi's campaign organization is on the liberation move, engaging with ward, local government executives, leaders, elders and stakeholders to join the wakeup-call and liberate Deltans from poverty. Gbagi will certainly liberate Deltans from a government that is famous for celebrating increased unemployment, industrial collapse, hopelessness, poor quality and near total lack of infrastructure that further complicate bad conditions. Deltan cannot remain in the ancestry of a government known for irresponsible

Ogbe-Ijoh/Aladja Crisis Must End: Mamamu Takes Protest Letter to Buhari, Says Okowa has not done enough  Niger Delta Youth Leader, Amb. Comr. Mamamu Bene Youkore, popularly known as young Chief has written an open letter to His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari to wade into the lingering and reincarnating crises between the Ogbe-Ijoh and Aladja people in Warri South West and Udu Local Government Areas of Delta State.  The youth leader had in an open letter he personally signed dated on Friday  November 18th 2022, called on President Muhammadu Buhari as the Chief Security officer of the country to take over the matter.  According to Amb. Mamamu, he said as a youth leader in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, he has completely lost confidence on the leadership capacity of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to resolve the matter.  Mamamu noted that the crises have lingered for too long under the reign of Okowa as Governor of the state, stressing that h

2023: Traders Wants Gbagi to Liberate Delta, Trooped out to show solidarity Traders in Igbudu Market, Warri South Local Government area of Delta State during the weekend, demonstrated their desires for the Delta State governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, OON, FNIM to liberate the State from bad leadership.   This came as the largest private investor in the state, visited the market on Friday November 18th 2022, for a brief meeting with the leadership of the market Union, after which he addressed traders who abandoned their shops to catch a glimpse of the SDP gubernatorial candidate and owner of the popular Robinson Gbagi Plaza on PTI Junction and Deco road in Warri. The campaign, which was to sensitize the traders ahead of the forthcoming general elections in the state, had an unprecedented crowd of party supporters while the traders trooped out to show solidarity to the SDP governorsh

2023: Christians Should Not Allow Ex-convict Govern Delta, Clergy Vouch for Gbagi By Ezekiel Kagbala The Spiritual Director and Founder of Divine Healing Ministry, Bishop Dr. Thomas Ofudje  has warned Christians in Delta State against electing an ex-convict as Governor, 2023. The religious leader gave the warning while addressing group of Christians, youths, women and community leaders who held a  special prayer program to affirm their acceptance and support of the Social Democratic Party, SDP  Governorship Candidate, Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, OON, FNIM in Otokutu, Ughelli South Local government area, Delta state. The current administration also came under severe condemnation from Bishop Thomas Ofudje over financial recklessness and borrowing, urging Christians in the State to end bad government with their votes. The clergyman cried out loud, lamenting that Delta State has been plunged into humongous loans of billion of naira when the State is un

 Ogbe Ijoh - Warri Monarch Endorse Ijaw/Itsekiri Peace & Unity Cup Tournament with Royal Blessing... Warri: As the famous Ijaw/Itsekiri Peace and Unity  Football Tournament draws closer, members of the Local Organizing Committee paid a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty, Pere of Ogbe Ijoh - Warri Kingdom at his palace Ogbe-Ijoh. headquarters of Warri South West LGA, Delta  State.   The Convener and sponsor, Comrade Mulade Sheriff introduced members of the LOC to the Monarch and  appreciated the Pere for his commitment towards promoting sustainable peace in his domain, despite the insecurity challenges. Comrade Mulade used the occasion to brief the Pere on why the competition would be held as stated in the draw/fixtures of the competition which will enable both Ijaw and Itsekiri teams to meet at the finals to achieve the purpose. He intimated the Royal Father that the 3rd edition covered the three (3) Warri LGAs of Delta State for purpose of mutual inclusiveness.  In his

Amusan makes World Athlete Award final list Nigeria’s World 100m hurdles champion and record holder Tobi Amusan has made the five finalists for the Women’s World Athlete of the Year 2022 Award, according to a statement released by the World Athletics on Monday. The names of the five finalists for Women’s World Athlete of the Year were confirmed as the countdown to the World Athletics Awards 2022 continues. According to World Athletics, a record 1.3 million votes were registered by emails and online voting via the World Athletics social media platforms. A three-way voting process to determine the finalists for the 2022 World Athletes of the Year was concluded on October 31 and the winner will be announced on World Athletics’ social media platforms in early December.

Rising inflation drives consumption expenditure to N57tn Rising inflation drove Nigerians’ consumption expenditure to N57.08tn in the first half of 2022. This is a 14.39 per cent increase from the N49.89tn that was spent in the corresponding period of 2021, according to the ‘Nigerian Gross Domestic Product Report (Expenditure and Income Approach)’ report by the National Bureau of Statistics. The NBS defined household final consumption expenditure as spending, including “imputed expenditure, incurred by resident households on individual consumption goods and services. This is calculated as a residual.” The agency further disclosed that household final consumption grew by 6.94 per cent and 17.64 per cent in Q1 and Q2 2022 respectively, on a year-on-year basis, in real terms. It stated that the growth rates were lower compared to those of the corresponding quarters of 2021, which recorded 47.16 per cent and 42.40 per cent respectively. It said, “The observed trend since 2020 i

Why CBN won’t bridge official, parallel market exchange rates –Utomi A Professor of Political Economy and founder, Centre for Values in Leadership, Pat Utomi, shares with  TUNDE AJAJA  his thoughts on the current economic situation in the country, the planned redesign of the naira and what should inform people’s choices in 2023 One  of the topical economic issues in the minds of many Nigerians is the ongoing redesign of the naira. Some have expressed mixed feelings about it, but the Central Bank of Nigeria has restated the motivation and the gains. What are your thoughts on that move? There are many perspectives out there, but I think people need to interrogate what the goals of the CBN are. Is it to save the further slide of the naira and re-evaluate it or does it have to do with the elections? There is also the possibility of that decision affecting many people who have taken money out of circulation and stashed them away in houses to use for elections or whatever it is t