Chief Thomas Ereyitomi Political Family congratulates Governor Oborevwori as he clocks 61

By: Celestine Ukah 

Chief Thomas Ereyitomi Political Family has congratulated the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on the occasion of his 61st birthday Wednesday June 19, 2024.

Hon. Chief Thomas Ereyitomi on behalf of Warri Federal Constituents wished Chief Oborevwori the performing award winning governor a blissful and continuous celebration of good health and the best in the development of Delta State.

The National Assembly Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and prayed God to be with him always as he fulfill his M.O.R.E agenda of advancing Delta.

Rep Ereyitomi expressed delight in what God has used the governor to manifest in the last one year of his administration bringing Julius Berger to the development of Delta State, which according to the federal lawmaker speaks volume of great progress in the history of the state’s creation.

Amb. Agbolaya Political Family congratulates Governor Oborevwori at 61

By: Celestine Ukah

Amb. Dr. Toyin Orighomisan Agbolaya and his political family expresses a 61 hearty congratulations to the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori as he celebrates his birthday this Wednesday June 19, 2024.

Dr. Agbolaya and his Political Family as well as close associates in his goodwill felicitated Governor Oborevwori, whom they describes as the M.O.R E agenda governor whose mandate of transforming Delta State has reflected in the state for the past one year in office .

He used the birth anniversary of the governor to congratulate His Excellency as he recently also marked his one one anniversary of his administration as the Chief Security Officer of Delta State, wishing him more grace to sustain the advancement of Delta State.

Dr. Agbolaya a seasoned politician and administrator per excellence hailed Governor Oborevwori as he prayed him to succeed going forward.

Edo 2024: Ighodalo is the person that made Obasenki fail- Hon. Ohombamu alleges

The Chieftain of the APC and Former Deputy Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Paul Ohombamu says the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate for Edo governorship election, Asue Ighodalo is the person that allegedly made Outgoing governor Obaseki of Edo State failed to deliver good governance.

Hon. Ohombamu stated this Wednesday June 19, 2024 on AriseTv, while responding to issues on the Capability of Senator Okpebholo in the forthcoming Edo State governorship poll, described his principal as already a performer before his emergence as APC governorship candidate in Edo.

He blasted the PDP candidate, staying he lacks the vision to govern Edo as he hasn’t been able to impact on the lives of his people in Edo central

Rivers Crisis: You must pass through me to arrest any of my supporters – Fubara warns

The Governor of Rivers State, SIM Fubara says he won’t allow any security agencies or their alike to arrest and intimidate any of his supporters in the state without passing through him.

Governor Fubara gave the warning Tuesday June 18, while addressing security agencies and the people in the state security meeting, adding that he won’t allow the state to be ungovernable by invaders whom he said doesn’t mean well for Rivers State.

He reiterated that the tenure of the local government Chairmen across the 23 local government councils have expired, therefore he has directed them to handover to the Head of Personel Management in their various councils.

Meanwhile due to the expiration of tenure of the local government councils chairmen in Rivers State there was a massive choatic situation in Omuma, Port Harcourt city and other LGA Councils in the State.

Oborevwori at 61: He’s a beacon of hope, his humility has made him Governor – Guwor

Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has felicitated with the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori as he marks 61 years birthday anniversary.

The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, said the celebrant, Rt Hon Oborevwori has been a beacon of hope, whose love for God and humanity brought him thus far.

Rt Hon Guwor, who is the National Treasurer, Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria, joined the good people of Delta State and the nation at large to celebrate the Governor on his birth anniversary.

He said “Today marks yet another milestone in the life of a great and personable Boss, His Excellency, Rt Hon (Elder) Sheriff F. O. Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State.

On behalf of my Family, Constituents, Friends, and Political Associates, I join millions of well wishers across the globe to wish him a glorious birth anniversary”.

The Speaker described Oborevwori as a remarkable leader, and prayed God to open a new chapter of wisdom, strength, and joy as he marks another year in life.

Guwor maintained that the Governor’s selfless service and dedication to the development of Delta State are truly inspiring, and expressed optimism for a greater progressive state.

“His Excellency’s life has been that of testimonies and thanksgiving. I pray for greater accomplishments in the years ahead.

“I also pray to God to grant him sound health, happiness, peace and love to experience many more birth anniversaries”, Guwor stated.

Football:Top 5 records broken by the King of African Football, Victor Osimhen

Napoli and Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen was on Monday in Marrakech, Morocco crowned the African Player of the Year.

Oshimen saw off stiff challenge from both Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah to win his first most sought-after continental individual prize.

This comes off a brilliant season with Italian champions Napoli whom he guided to their first Serie A title in 33 years.

Here are however 5 records held by the prolific striker:

The Highest African Goalscorer Of All Time In The Serie A

Victor Osimhen became the highest African goalscorer of all time in Serie A following his all-important and decisive goal for Napoli in the fixture against Florentina. The record was previously held by George Weah of Liberia, who, during his spell, scored 46 goals in the league. Osimhen’s place as one of the most prolific and significant African attackers to play in Serie A is further cemented by this outstanding accomplishment, which will forever leave its mark on the esteemed league.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Jump King record
Victor Osimhen has also broken Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for the Second Highest Jump in Serie A with a height of 258cm.

Cristiano Ronaldo reached a height of 256cm for his header against Sampdoria in 2019.

First African player to win Serie A golden boot
The Napoli striker scored on the season’s final day to reach 26 goals for the Serie A season, ensuring he won the Capocannoniere for the 2022/23 season as the league’s top scorer.

In the 125-year history of the Serie A, no African player has won the Golden Boot.

Only Players To Win The Serie A Title And Golden Boot In The Same Season

Victor Osimhen joined Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the only player to win both the golden boot and the Scudetto in the same season. The Nigerian star picked up the golden boot after scoring 26 goals in the 2022/2023 season and also the Serie A title for Napoli for the first time in 33 years.

First Nigerian since 1999 to win African Best Player of the Year
The Super Eagles forward in the imperial Moroccan city of Marakesh ended Nigeria’s 24-year-old wait for Africa’s top individual prize.

This comes off a brilliant season with Italian champions Napoli whom he guided to their first Serie A title in 33 years.

First Nigerian since 1999 to win African Best Player of the Year

The Super Eagles forward in the imperial Moroccan city of Marakesh ended Nigeria’s 24-year-old wait for Africa’s top individual prize.

Legendary Kanu Nwankwo was the last Nigerian to win the award and that was in 1999.

Delta LG Polls: Ughelli South PDP Campaign Train Sweeps Through Okwagbe, Owhawha Wards

As more than 500 APC, SDP Members Switch Allegiance to PDP in Ughelli South

Not fewer than 500 members of the All Progressives Congress and Social Democratic Party decamped to the Peoples Democratic Party in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State on Monday.

They pledged to vote en masse for all PDP candidates in the local government council election scheduled for July 13, 2024.

Among the defectors were Hon. Lawson Oghourhobo, former Minority Leader of Ughelli South Local Government Council Legislative Arm, Chief Lomu Onojede, former SDP chairman of Jeremi Ward 3, Chief Joseph Avwayekerho, and others.

In their speeches, they expressed their dissatisfaction with the leadership of the APC at the Federal level. They had hoped for better governance when they defected to the APC and SDP in the past, but they have since realized that these parties fall short in delivering the benefits of democracy compared to the PDP. They appealed to be treated equally as existing PDP members and requested not to be victimized as newcomers.

Upon receiving the defectors, Hon. Michael Djegbe Oshetigho, PDP Chairman of Ughelli South Local Government Area, praised them for their decision to leave the parties, which he described as devilish.

He reassured them of fair treatment, emphasizing that the party’s umbrella is large enough to accommodate all members, old and new alike.

Earlier, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, Senior Political Adviser to the Governor, Olorogun Taleb Tebite, Executive Director of Projects at DESOPADEC, and Director General of the campaign, Hon. Festus Utuama, along with Member DTHA and Deputy Director of the Campaign, urged the electorate in the area to cast their votes for Hon. Dr. Lucky Avweromre for the position of council chairman and the four councilors of the wards on July 13, 2024.

In his remarks, Hon. Dr. Lucky Avweromre, the PDP candidate for chairmanship, accompanied by his running mate, Hon. Happiness Umukoro, highlighted his academic background, which includes a degree, a master’s degree, and a PhD in Political Science.

He stated, “In addition to my academic qualifications, I have served as the pioneer leader of the Ughelli South Local Government Council Legislative Arm and have held previous positions such as Deputy Chief of Staff and other appointive roles. As a result, I possess the necessary qualifications and experience to lead effectively.”

He emphasized that his administration aims to bring positive change to the residents of Ughelli South Local Government Area, ensuring that the interests of youths, women, elders, and all constituents are considered.

Avweromre also pledged to provide quality health facilities, collaborate with the federal government on the disbursement of ecological funds to riverine communities, and prioritize the agricultural sector.

Earlier, prominent party leaders in Jeremi Ward 3 and 4, including Chief Edwin Obofukoro, Prof. Godini Darah, Chief Okiemute Oviri, Chief Godwin Okporoko, Chief Matthew Kwode, and Chief Mrs. Regina Ofigho, expressed their dedication to mobilizing ward members to vote overwhelmingly for the PDP in the upcoming local government election on July 13, 2023.

They encouraged the PDP candidate to focus on ensuring the fair distribution of democratic benefits across all communities within the ward, aiming to enhance the current situation for the better.

They called on the visiting party leaders and the PDP Chairmanship Candidate to engage with the state Governor, Rt. Sheriff Oborevwori, to facilitate the construction of roads in their wards and to emphasize the agricultural sector’s development to increase food production in the region.

Delta LGA Councils polls: Latimore hosts Ethiope East campaign council media team

**Says party’s candidate, Ogedegbe cruising to landslide victory

Chairman of Media and Publicity Directorate, Ethiope East Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has commended the efforts of members of the team, and urged them to keep the tempo of intense publicity from now till election day in July.

Oghenesivbe made the appeal on Sunday June 16, when he hosted the team at his private residence in Kokori, Agbon Kingdom, in Ethiope East LGA, saying that the party’s chairmanship candidate, Chief Augustine Ogedegbe has no rival in the local government in terms of capacity to do the job, integrity, popularity and experience.

Oghenesivbe, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, DSOCB, emphasized the need for members of the media and publicity Directorate to showcase the achievements of the state party leader and governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori,.

He pointed out that there is direct connection between the governor and the LGA Chairmanship candidate, Chief Augustine Ogedegbe, who recently adopted the MORE Agenda of the governor as his agenda for the socioeconomic and infrastructure development of the local government.

He also commended the Chairman of the campaign council in the LGA, Hon Felix Erhimedafe, for leading a result oriented campaign team determined to ensure landslide victory for PDP and her candidates in the forthcoming local government council elections in the LGA

“You have all done well in multifaceted ways to ensure far reaching and impactful publicity for our party, the chairmanship candidate Chief Augustine Ogedegbe and the Councillorship candidates in all Dsiec wards.

“We need to keep the tempo in the media space from now till election day in the month of July. You have all demonstrated capacity and competence in the the media space, especially across social media platforms. Keep it up.

“Our Chairmanship candidate, Ogedegbe is the only shinning light in the LGA as far as electioneering campaigns iand winning strategies is concerned. He shall win deservingly because it is crystal clear that he has no rival in the LGA.

“Opposition parties are not ready, obviously not prepared for the council elections in Ethiope East LGA, and across the state, but we in PDP especially the media and publicity team must continue to penetrate deeper in our assigned responsibilities.

“The LGA campaign Council Chairman, Hon Felix Erhimedafe is doing extremely well, leading a vibrant and experienced team of party elders, leaders, stakeholders, women and youths. He deserve our commendation, and we must continue to work hard to leverage on the campaign council’s positive efforts.

“Our party leaders, elders and stakeholders including; Chief Bernard Edewor, Chief Tony Oboroh, Chief Sunday Onoriode and several others, have inspired the campaign team, and we must therefore compliment their efforts through massive publicity in the traditional and social media platforms.

“Chief Ogedegbe is a trustworthy servant leader who had demonstrated commitment and readiness to advance Ethiope East LGA through the instrumentality of the MORE Agenda of His Excellency, the Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, JP.

“I can tell you for free that Chief Ogedegbe will not forget the contributions of the media team during his tenure as Council Chairman, hence you must of a necessity intensify your efforts in the media space,” Oghenesivbe assured.

Responding on behalf of the team, John Ochuko Oberhonobe expressed the team’s gratitude to Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe for hosting them, and for donating the sum of N100,000 towards phone data, for those present at the meeting, saying that the team will continue to carryout their assigned responsibilities without blemish.

He described the party’s Chairmanship candidate, Chief Augustine Ogedegbe as a team leader, philanthropist and a servant leader who had demonstrated capacity for leadership, transparency and accountability, noting that his victory at the polls is foreseeable.