In the early days of democratic rule in 1999, housing was a major problem for many civil servants and political office holders in Asaba, the Delta State capital, and in some situations, arrangements were made for temporary accommodation and offices for them. Amos Utuama, SAN, Delta State Deputy Governor, who was a commissioner under the…
Ongoing Asaba and Warri Flyovers
In terms of infrastructure development, Warri lagged behind other major Nigerian cities during the military era. But the situation has significantly changed since the advent of democracy 15 years ago. Since 1999, the physical outlook of this very important city has gradually improved with each administration and this is set to change even more with the ongoing…
World-Class Delta State University Teaching Hospital
One of the sad ironies of the Nigerian situation in the last three decades of its existence as an independent country is the dearth of world-class infrastructure in the health sector. This explains why many Nigerians, especially the well-to-do in the society, choose to travel abroad for even minor health challenges. The situation is depressing, not just for the huge…
A Peep at the Future
The Delta State Government is laying a solid foundation for the future through infrastructural development and economic advancement programmes The future, goes a popular saying, belongs to those who are able to see and plan ahead of time. Emmanuel Uduaghan, governor of Delta State, knows this too well and that was what informed his decision…
Advancing Development in Infrastructure
In 15 years, the people of Delta State have witnessed massive road infrastructure development that cuts across the state For the people of Ode-Itsekiri in Warri South-west Local Government area of Delta State, the advent of democracy in Nigeria in May 1999 is the best thing to have happened to their community. That year marked the…
Agony of Cameroonian Fans
The dismal performance of the Cameroonian national team has saddened many Cameroonians here in Brazil. Three defeats against Mexico, Croatia and Brazil ensured that Cameroon finished bottom of group A, one of the worst records ever by an African side at the World Cup finals. Before the Brazil 2014 World Cup got underway, Cameroon was…
Nigerians in Brazil Mobilize for Super Eagles
As they file out to confront Argentina in Wednesday’s crucial World Cup match in Porto Alegre, one thing that the Super Eagles will likely not lack is the support of Nigerians. Aware that the team is on the threshold of qualifying for its third second round of 16 in football’s most prestigious competition, many Nigerians…
Confident Super Eagles Arrive Porto Alegre
Nigeria’s Super Eagles yesterday arrived Porto Alegre, venue of Wednesday’s match against Argentina, confident of upsetting the form books and topping group F. The team, with all 23 players departed Campinas hotel, on the outskirts of Sao Paolo, to Porto Alegre on Monday and proceeded to Holiday Inn Hotel, about 10 minutes drive from the…
Sao Paolo’s Chilling Weather
Sao Paolo, Brazil’s most populous city, is cold, really cold! That’s for me, a Nigerian, as the weather reminds me of the biting cold weather of Jos, Plateau State that I experienced in the 80s. The same complaint had been made by many Nigerian journalists who, as antidote to the weather, choose to wear three…
Brazil’s Vast Landscape
It is described as the world’s fifth largest country in terms of geographical spread and population, but you probably won’t have an idea how vast Brazil truly is until you undertake a road trip like this reporter did on Friday, June 20, from Sao Paolo to Cuiaba. Initial inquiry gave 18 hours as duration of…
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