PSG:What was Luis Enrique thinking?!
The Parisians' poor tactical set-up allowed a rampant home side to ease to a 4-1 win in the Champions League Newcastle's opening goal against Paris Saint-Germain should have set the warning bells off for Luis Enrique. Marquinhis, his captain and most experienced player, surveyed the field from the corner of his own box and looked for a pass. Three lanes — wide to either wing and through the middle — were cut off. The only option was to go long. Marquinhos tried, only to see
The Lagos State Police Command, on Wednesday, October 4, declared Owodunni Ibrahim, popularly known as Primeboy, wanted in connection with the death of musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, nicknamed Mohbad. This was revealed in a statement posted on X by Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Wednesday. He said: “Following his failure to honour the police invitation successfully sent to him since the commencement of investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of Mr. Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad, the Lagos State Police Command hereby declares
Ministerial screening: Senate confirms nominee Balarabe who slumped, two others
The Senate has confirmed the Kaduna state ministerial nominee, Abbas Balarabe, who slumped during his screening earlier today (Wednesday). Similarly, the Senate also confirmed Dr. Jamila Ibrahaim and Ayodele Olawande who were nominated as Minister of Youths and Minister of State for Youths, respectively. Recall there was palpable fear in the Senate on Wednesday when Balarabe, who replaced Nasir El-Rufai, slumped during his screening. Balarabe had just finished sharing his experiences when the incident occurred. He was the second nominee to undergo screening after Ibrahim. After reading his profile,
Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) Commends Oborevwori
Today, 4th of October, 2023, Office of the New Media to the governor of Delta state, headed by the veteran, Executive Assistant (EA), Comr. Felix Ofou, received the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF), at Asaba. The forum led by the chairman, Mr Emmanuel Enebeli, amongst others, commended, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the governor of Delta state, for starting his administration on a solid footing, particularly for awarding the contract for the construction of bridges in Warri/Effurun axis of the state to the construction
Delta State Government Acknowledges DOPF Support, Says Executive Assistant
Chairman of DOPF, Emmanuel Enebeli and Executive Assistant to the Governor on New Media, Mr. Felix Ofou. ASABA/Nigeria: In a gracious acknowledgment of the unwavering support and cooperation received from online publishers in Delta State, the Executive Assistant to the Governor on New Media, Mr. Felix Ofou, has conveyed his appreciation during a meeting with a delegation from the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF). Ofou praised the consistent efforts of DOPF members, who have selflessly covered government activities over the years, even during challenging times. He underscored the
Death on the East-West Road: If only we had been fair to ourselves
By Fred Edoreh Somehow, death chose our 63rd Independence Day anniversary to remind us of the bad state of federal roads in the Niger Delta, perhaps across the nation. As President Bola Tinubu was performing the anniversary ritual in Abuja, a petrol tanker was struggling through the cracks, ditches and gullies around Koko Junction on the East-West highway. It failed, eventually fell, exploded its inflammable content, charred nearby vehicles and roasted the passengers in them. While the President’s men tried to amplify his speech from the
INDEPENDENCE: Oborevwori felicitates Nigerians at 63
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated Nigerians on the 63rd independence anniversary of the nation. Governor Oborevwori’s felicitation was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, wherein the Governor implored Nigerians not to give up despite the Country’s current dire circumstances. He urged Deltans and other Nigerians to support governments at all levels in their quest to salvage the nation and its economy. The Governor said: “On behalf of the Government and people of Delta, I congratulate Nigerians as we
Pa EK Clark opens up on Oborevwori
…and a governor’s aversion for sub-standard projects By Festus Ahon Since his assumption of office, if there is one thing Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has spoken strongly against, it is sub-standard projects. The governor has not hidden his aversion for low-quality jobs, and has on every important occasion used the opportunity to express his strong distaste for poor-quality projects. To show his commitment to excellence in project delivery, Oborevwori, while inaugurating the Chairmen and members of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency and the Warri, Uvwie and
Tribunal affirms Oborevwori as Delta Governor
… Dismisses Omo-Agege, Gbagi, Pela petitions The Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, has affirmed Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori as the duly elected Governor of the state. Delivering judgement on Friday, the three member panel of the tribunal led by Justice C.H. Ahuchaogu dismissed the petition filed by candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege for want of merit. The tribunal held that the petitioners failed to prove allegations of non-compliance with the Electoral Act and over voting beyond reasonable doubt. The
Tribunal Victories: Obiodeh rejoices with Oborevwori
Delta State Commissioner for Lands. Surveys and Urban Development, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh has congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on his victories at the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal on Friday. The governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Asaba, had, on Friday dismissed the petitions of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege of the All Progressives Congress (APC); Mr. Ken Pela, the governorship candidate of the Labour Party and Chief Kenneth Gbagi of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for lacking in merit. The tribunal held that Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party
