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Sports University Would Promote Sports Talented Students, Says Ned Nwoko

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Delta North Senatorial candidate under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and Chancellor of Sports University of Nigeria (SUN), Hon. Prince Ned Nwoko has said only sports talented students would be given admission into the sports institution.

Nwoko made this known while playing host to Journalists at his country home in Idumuje Ugboko.

He said for any child to be qualified to gain admission into the Sportgs University of Nigeria, he or she must be talented and have passion for sports, as there would be no sentiment.

Speaking on the reason behind in the delay on commencement of the programmes, he said “we are almost done with structure and at same time seeking approval, I would not want to go against the rules and regulations of NUC that is why we have to wait for their approval and now that they have done that, we are set to kick off”.

He said the academy would offer certificate programmes, in diploma and degree for talented students, adding that physically challenged persons with passion for sports would also be given admission.

According to the Senatorial candidate, the institution has  foundation year which last for one year and the school of basic studies which last longer adding  that while the latter is for everybody, the former is meant to nurture them from the scratch, without any academic qualification, adding that while they are doing their sports they  would be doing their exams.

The Chancellor said the students would be groomed by staff who are experts in the management and promotion of talents.

He revealed that in their second year they would be meant to spend six months abroad for more practical and when they are fit to compete outside the country, they would be allowed, as no one would come and undermine or underpay them.

 “We would not be allowed them to be bought cheaply as they would find their way into the international market, here we would give them the support and confident that they need, as it would be an elicit school”, he said.

He disclosed that the Sports University have received a letter from NUGA to be the first private University to host sports game in the next two years.

Nwoko also revealed that the CJN sports games organisers were willing to have their games hosted by SUN, since it was the turn of Delta State, adding that apart from being a training ground for event, the institution would host many games and competition.

The Senatorial candidate said the University was not going to be a money making one, as the best talented ones, with passion for sports would be given scholarship.

He said the goal of the institution was to get two or three footballers, ones that can be called our own Merci or Ronaldo, adding that they want to produce talent that would make a name for SUN, adding that one goalkeeper was enough for them, as having a football team would be a distraction for them however, “It is my dream for us to have a football club” Nwoko said.

NULGE Endorses Ned Nwoko For Delta North Senate Seat

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The National Union of Local Government Employees, (NULGE), Delta North axis today  endorsed Hon. Prince Ned Nwoko, as its sole candidate for Delta North Senatorial seat in the 2023 elections.

The endorsement was made at the Idumuje Ugboko country home of Prince Ned Nwoko, Delta North (PDP) senatorial candidate and witnessed by the nine  NULGE Local Government Chairmen in Delta North.

They included, Aniocha North, Comrade Ogwugwua Collins; Aniocha South, Nwaidei Micheal;  Oshimili North,  Nwabuzo Ephraim;  Oshimili South, Oyana Kennedy; Ndokwa East,  Ajusah Jude ; Ndokwa- West, Opone Ikechukwu; Ukwuani, Alonu Sylvester; Ika south, Nwama Emmanuel Jolly  and Ika North East, Memeh Nnamdi.

The motion for the endorsement of Nwoko was moved by Aniocha North NULGE Chairman, Comrade Ogwugwua Collins, seconded by  Oshimili South NULGE Chairman, Comrade Oyana Kennedy.

Speaking on behalf of the Delta North NULGE leadership , Comrade Ogwugwua said they resolved to back Prince Nwoko because of his monumental contributions to the development of Anioma, Delta State and Nigeria in general .

Comrade Ogwugwua said NULGE would also work for the election of all PDP candidates from the presidency, Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly.

He noted that NULGE would organize a mass rally in the coming days to draw public support for Nwoko and other PDP candidates.

“NULGE decided to endorse and vote Hon Prince Ned Nwoko because he is an illustrious son of Anioma. We know and respect him as an accomplished philanthropist, a man of integrity and service.

“We recall that he was the initiator of the Paris club loans refunds which bailed out local governments across Nigeria from financial difficulties. Through Ned , local government workers were able to receive their salaries regularly. He is a pillar of local government administration.

“ We want to emphasize that NULGE will mobilize its members, numbering over Five thousand (5000) In the Nine (9) local government areas of Delta North to vote Hon Ned Nwoko as a reward for his good works over the years”. Ogwugwua assured.

Responding, Hon Nwoko said “he was overwhelmed by the endorsement and pledged to “offer effective representation to the people of Anioma by protecting their best interests at the senate”.

Three Nasarawa United Players Make Nigeria U-20 AFCON List

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Nasarawa United FC might not have begun the 2022/23 Nigeria Premier Football League Season on a bright note, but the Team parade the highest number of players from the NPFL in the list of Nigeria’s U-20 Flying Eagles team heading to Egypt for the U-20 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Tournament.

In the twenty-five man list released by the Coach Ladan-Bosso led team, Nasarawa United have the trio of central defender, Benjamin Fredrick, midfield maestro, Onuche Ogbelu, and attacking sensation, Francis Ayuba, a feat that can be attributed to the hard work, credibility and foresight of the Chief Barr. Isaac Danladi-led Management who continues to offer free hands to the Coaching and playing staff of the Club to express their talents.

Each of the players has made his debut league appearance for the Solid Miners.

In all of the U-20 pre-tournament friendly matches decided at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, only Nasarawa United proved unbeatable, with the game ending 1-1 apiece.

The U-20 team are in Morocco for the last lap of their preparation before connecting to Egypt, venue of the AFCON U-20 tournament which begins on Sunday, 19th February, through to Saturday, 11th March, 2023, with a total of twelve countries drawn into three groups.

Nigeria who are the most successful country at the biannual youth tournament, having won it seven times, are in the same Group ‘A’ alongside hosts, Egypt, Mozambique and Senegal, with the semi-finalist teams picking the four available tickets reserved for Africa for the 23rd edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup which will run from Saturday, May 20th to Sunday, June 11th, 2023, in Indonesia, with 24 countries from six Confederations.

Nasarawa United will host visiting Kwara United FC in the NPFL match-day seven clash at the New Jos International Stadium by 4pm on Saturday(tomorrow), 11th February, 2023, as they seek to register their first win in Group ‘A’ of the current abridged campaign.

NCPC Has Added Value To The Buhari Led Administration – Rev. Pam

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ByCelestine Toruka

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, (NCPC) Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam has said that the Commission through its robust pilgrimage activities has added value to the success story of the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

He disclosed this on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the NCPC Corporate headquarters, Abuja, during the first strategic meeting with the Management and staff of the Commission.

He stated that the Commission’s ongoing December, 2022 Pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan which commenced on Friday, December 16, 2022 had progressed very well due to the commitment of staff and relevant stakeholders, adding that more states had indicated interest in sponsoring more Christians to the Holy Land.

He thanked the Board of the Commission for the opportunity to work together to better the fortunes of Christian Pilgrimage in Nigeria.

The NCPC boss admonished the staff of the Commission to be faithful at all times. He explained that faithfulness does not require gains all the time.

Drawing his Biblical reference from the book of Mathew Chapter 25 from verses 15, he said the parable of the talents teaches that faithfulness pays. In his words, “we are given equal opportunity but the difference is faithfulness.”

Rev. Pam cautioned staff to shun unhealthy competition to avoid losing focus. According to him, “Today we are fighting against corruption; you should be satisfied with what you have”.

He urged them to kill the spirit of competition and pulling-down syndrome, as he said, “competition has birthed children like gossiping, back biting, pulling down syndrome and corruption.”

He averred that NCPC remains the only apex Christian faith based agency that has direct link with the Presidency which makes the Commission a peculiar agency. To this effect, he urged the staff to be the shining light of the Commission and the country.

The NCPC Chief Executive stressed that without discipline, civil service will be a lawless place. Therefore, he promised to discipline any erring staff found wanting in order to serve as a deterrent to others.

He emphasized that the interest of the Commission would continue to be paramount and should be far above any individual interest.

He urged the staff of the Commission to represent the Commission well as he said, “I plead with you to keep the Life in NCPC, where history will be made and kept! Protect the good name of NCPC” he beckoned, while also urging them to be diligent and committed to their duties and above all they should be faithful.

Delta 2023:AAU Warri Alumni Chairman Task Members To Canvass Votes For Sheriff Oborevwori.

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Alumni members of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma have been told to give their support and work tirelessly for the electoral victory of one of their own, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to be the next governor of Delta State.

The Chairman of the  Ambrose Alli University Alumni Association, Warri Chapter, Frank Miller made the appeal during the birthday ceremony of a notable alumnus of the University and Commissioner representing Udu in the  Board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Hon.Vincent Oyibode at his residence in Warri.

He said as alumni members of the Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, there was need for them, particularly those resident in Delta State to rally round support for the victory of the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon.Sheriff Oborevwori who is also the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) governorship candidate for the March 11 governorship election.

Miller assured Deltans that Oborevwori if elected as governor of the state would bring the desired development as he is in touch with the grassroot having lived with the people all his life hence knows their pains.

The Warri AAU Alumni Chairman described the governorship candidate, as a man that had been adequately trained and prepared for the task of governance well ahead of time because of the quality of knowledge he acquired while in the University.

While expressing the hope that it was the first time an alumnus of the Ambrose Alli University would be running for the number one seat in Delta State since it’s creation, Miller said Hon.Sheriff Oborevwori would do the body proud and expressed absolute confidence in his ability to deliver on all electoral promises as encapsulated in his M.O.R.E Agenda.

Miller also paid glowing tributes to Honourable Vincent Oyibode for being a worthy alumnus and prayed God to bless him as he marked a new milestone.

DTSG  Assures Deltans Of Peace Amongst Herders, Farmers In Uwheru

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By Christy Aboghe

Delta State government has assured Deltans of a peaceful resolution of the long aged dispute between cattle herders and farmers in the state, particularly those in Uwheru, in Ughelli North Local Government Area.

The Chairman of the Delta State Livestock Management Committee (DLMC) and Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr Godfrey Enita, gave the assurance while speaking with our reporter shortly after a closed door meeting with stakeholders and representatives of Uwheru community in Asaba.

Enita said that the meeting was fruitful and had revealed insight on the main causes of the clashes between the farmers and the herders and noted that the main culprits in the clash were normally migrant herders from the eastern part of the country,  who invade Delta communities at certain seasons of the year.

The Commissioner who noted that Uwheru community had raised alarm over attacks by certain herders who had  prevented them from accessing their farms in the area said the meeting was convened to look into the root causes of the farmers/herders clashes in Uwheru community, it’s environs and other LGAs.

“We are trying to prevent what happened in Patani LGA from happening at Uwheru. This is because we have observed that these herders who unleash mayhem come from the eastern flank of the country.

“They are not the traditional herders that we have in the state that we know and can easily identify. We are told that it was these ones who migrated from the east that caused the kind of havoc that happened at Patani LGA in the state, where a family lost a father and his child. This we want to stop from repeating at Uwheru.”

He further disclosed that about 40 flash points had been identified in 12 LGAs in the state that and the information at the disposal of the government would help them track those migrant herders who had swum across the rivers into the state to cause trouble in the communities.

The Commissioner reassured that the Committee would in no distant time swing into action, so as to mitigate the crisis, adding that sub committees had been created with members of DLMC whose profile has been presented to security agency to investigate before commencement of actions that would lead to a peaceful co-existence between both parties as well as ensure food security in the state.

Delta North Would Be Known For Tourism, Say Ned Nwoko

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…Urges Nigerians To Vote Same Political Party Candidates For Effective Representation

By Christy Aboghe

Delta North Senatorial under the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), Hon. Prince Ned Nwoko has assured the people of his constituency of transforming the senatorial district to a tourist attraction centre in the state,

Nwoko gave the assurance during a meeting with members of the fourth estate of the realm on the, “The Platform with Ned Nwoko”, at the  NUJ Press Centre in Asaba, on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

He said the senatorial district was blessed with beautiful vegetation and good geographical location that can be turned into one of the best tourist destinations in Africa.

Nwoko also revealed his plans on improving large scale farming in Anioma, as a means of generating more revenue beyond oil for the state.

While addressing Journalists, he harped on the need for them to be objective in their reportage, always hold government accountable to the people and shun from every form of inducement.

The Senatorial Candidate said Journalists as the conscience of the society do not need any encouragement before carrying out their obligations to the general public, just as it is in governance, adding that once a political candidates are elected, solution of problems in the society should be their top priority as they are for all and not to any section in particular regardless of political affiliation.

He urged Journalists to educate the electorate on the need to vote in a team, so as to ensure positive representation from the political candidates, adding that it would be difficult to achieve effective representation if the candidates were in different political parties.

Rev Pam Urges Intending Pilgrims To Pray For The General Election, Unity Of Nigeria

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The Executive Secretary Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission ,Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has urged intending Pilgrims of Lagos,  Ogun and Oyo to pray for the success of the 2023 general election and the unity of Nigeria.

He made this known on Sunday, February 5, 2023 in Ikeja, Lagos State during a farewell ceremony for the intending Pilgrims who would be embarking on Holy Pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan.

In the words of the NCPC boss,” this is our year of general election, I see your prayers being answered”. He added, “please whatever you are going to do, make sure you pray for the unity of Nigeria”.

Rev Pam hinted that since the commencement of the 2022 December pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan, he had visited almost every geo – political zone where inaugural flights of  intending pilgrims took place and Lagos should not be an exception.

He lauded the  Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu for advancing the cause of Christian pilgrimage in the state and Nigeria as a whole.

He described the Number one citizen of Lagos State as being friendly to NCPC and had made Christian Pilgrimage activities a means of uniting the country. He further commended him for his leading role in the sponsorship of pilgrims to the Holy land in the whole of South West.

Rev Pam further affirmed that under his leadership, Pilgrimage had been used to better the image of the country.

He enjoined the intending pilgrims to ensure they all return back to the country after their successful Pilgrimage exercise by avoiding the temptation of abscondment.

According to him, “you are returning back , all other batches that have gone , we have not recorded any abscondment and this sixth batch we will not record any either”.

In his remarks, the Special Adviser to the state Governor on Christian Religious Matters, Very Reverend Olubukola Adeleke charged the intending pilgrims to be good ambassadors of the state and Nigeria.

He further enjoined them to pray fervently for Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the support he had been giving to both the Christian community as well as the Muslim community in Lagos State.

He prayed that there would be peace in Lagos State and Nigeria. According to him, “you will go in peace and come back to meet your family in peace”.

The sixth batch of NCPC 2022 December pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan was made up of Lagos , Bayelsa, Ogun and Oyo.

Voting Tinubu’ll Stifle Democracy In Nigeria – PDP

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council has cautioned Nigerians against voting for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, Bola Tinubu saying a vote for him would lead to the death of democracy in the country.

Spokesman of the Atiku-Okowa Presidential Campaign Council, Mr Charles Aniagwu gave the advice at a news conference on Sunday in Asaba.

He said that Tinubu had stifled opposition in Lagos State to the extent that it had become almost impossible to display the insignia of other opposition parties in Lagos without being attacked by elements loyal to the APC Presidential Candidate.

Aniagwu said: “Today, democracy has taken a nose dive in Lagos, you cannot even go and advertise any candidate or place the insignia of any political party apart from the APC in Lagos.

“Imaging if that kind of person becomes the president of Nigeria it means that it would be worse than military rule. Any vote for Tinubu is a vote for the death of democracy in Nigeria, its a vote for the death of electoral democracy in Nigeria.

“Hence Nigerians must take notice that the issue is not about his state of mind at the moment but that those canvassing for him, have ulterior motive.

“We don’t believe that their interest is Nigeria because they would have understood quite well that Bola Tinubu does not believe in democracy, if he does, he will not prevent people from being able to freely participate in democracy in Lagos.

“You will recall what happened in 2019 to our brothers in FESTAC area of Lagos, today you can’t have any billboard showcasing the insignia or the picture or campaign message of any of the political parties apart from the APC in Lagos.

“Is that the kind of person we want in our Nigeria were we believe that freedom is the major ingredient of democracy? Therefore this election is not just about voting but about the democratic and socio-economic survival of our country which Bola Tinubu cannot provide solution to,” Aniagwu stated.

He added that the APC had adopted a new tactics of dissociating their Presidential candidate from the policies of the government because they have failed as a government and as a political party.

“You hear them say that the naira redesign and the issue of fuel scarcity and the challenges associated with it is not the policy of the APC and i wonder who owns the policy?

“They are now trying to take away Tinubu who has been the self acclaimed National Leader of the APC. He wants to take himself away from the abysmal performance of the APC.

He said Lagos was only better than Damascus in Syria, a city in a country that has been at war and yet they want to make us believe that Tinubu has done well in Lagos.

Aniagwu who is also Commissioner for Information in Delta, said the state government had uncovered plans by the APC in the state to malign the government by printing posters and banners urging the people to reject the PDP over alleged fresh loans.

“Sometime ago we informed you about the efforts of the APC to blackmail the leadership of the state and indeed the PDP Presidential candidate and his running mate.

They have not succeeded in the many times they have tried but now we have it on good authority because we have evidence that they have printed posters, banners and billboards to discredit this administration on the frivolous allegation of collecting new loans.

“The APC here in Delta had attacked us before now particularly in the area of infrastructure and they couldn’t make any headway because we were able to prove to persons outside Delta that we have justified the resources at our disposal.

“Those in Delta have seen the enormous resources that we have invested in building a number of infrastructure in road, education, aviation sectors and human capital development through the various job creation platforms that we have deployed for the purpose of creating entrepreneurs and reducing unemployment in our state.

“Because they cannot attack us on these planks, they are now resorting to propaganda and lies and one of such is the printing of posters, banners and billboards alleging that we are taking a new loan which is not true.

“We are placing it on record that that is what they are planning so when you see them coming out with posters, banners and bill boards, take note that it is politically motivated as it has nothing to do with what we are doing in Delta.

“I appeal to Deltans not to fall for the cheap blackmail and propaganda orchestrated by Omo-Agege and his cohorts,”

On the Warri NBA statement accusing Okowa of frustrating appointment of judges, Aniagwu slammed the Warri Bar Association for exhibiting crass ignorance on the judiciary in the state.

He advised the Warri NBA Chairman to go back and check the law guiding the appointment of judges, adding that the state government had fulfilled all the requirements expected by the NJC.

“First this administration is among the first to grant autonomy to the judiciary in this country. Today our judiciary is autonomous in terms of their operations and finances.

“Secondly we have been able to provide better court rooms than any other administration had ever done and thirdly the National Judicial Council NJC, has a role to play in the appointment of judges do even when you nominate judges, not until the NJC approves that those judges be appointed you cannot proceed to make the appointment.

“One of the criteria is for the NJC to send a team to verify two major things after they have done their screening, which is availability of vehicles and residential quarters and we have already put in place those two criteria.

“The NJC need to create the time to come and am aware that sometime this week the team from NJC would be coming for the purpose of that verification.

“So for the NBA in Warri to progress in error, to begin to think that it is only the governor that picks a judge, you cannot undermine the constitutional powers of the NJC to appoint judges.

“But the NBA in Warri and its leadership delved into the political arena and as such lost sight of the constitutional requirements that determines how somebody becomes a judge.

“We don’t want to join issues with them because they have only demonstrated ignorance of the law that they claim to be apostle of and that is very pitiable.

“We advise the Chairman of the Warri NBA to go back and look at what the law says in the appointment of judges so that he would discover that he progressed very seriously in error on the issues he raised because it is not the governor that just wakes up and appoint a judge.

“The Governor will wait for the NJC to give its nod before the person can be sworn-in as a judge,” he stated.

NCPC Boss Lauds Good Conduct Of Pilgrims In Jordan, Israel

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The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Dr Yakubu Pam has commended the good conduct of Pilgrims in the just concluded pilgrimage exercise of the fifth batch of Pilgrims to Jordan and Israel.

Rev.Pam who was represented by the Deputy Director and Coordinator of Port Harcourt office NCPC, Mr Ben Okoh, gave the commendation recently during the Jerusalem Pilgrim conferment ceremony on Pilgrims, which was held at Ramada Royal Hotel at Jerusalem in Israel.

He appreciated them for dedicating their time to the service of God and being good ambassadors of Nigeria.

He expressed gratitude to the Delta State governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa for the love he has shown to his people by sponsoring 386 pilgrims and even extending hands of love to other states.

The NCPC boss appreciated the State, Chairman of the Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board,  Archbishop Cyril Odutemu and the Executive Secretary of the Board, Apostle Samuel Okoh for their diligence and successful coordination of the Pilgrims.

He equally applauded the various state Pilgrim Welfare Boards Chairmen and Secretaries for their cooperation and humility during the pilgrimage exercise.

“Our lives have been affected positively, we have always recorded a 100 percent success and this time around there is no different, We want to thank God for all that have worked towards making this pilgrimage a remarkable experience”, he said.

Present at the ceremony was the Special Adviser to the Governor of Borno State, Barr. Simon Malgwi, Chairman, Kogi State Pilgrims Welfare Board Barr. Simon Ajinuti amongst others

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