Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, said his administration was a product of divine choice and would continue to ensure fiscal discipline for the overall development of the state. He stated this at the 2023 Thanksgiving Service of the State Chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) at PFN Alpha and Omega City, Orhokpokpor – Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. Speaking at the thanksgiving, Governor Oborevwori said giving thanks to God is a scriptural injunction to every Christian, adding that thanksgiving was not an event but should be the lifestyle of every believer.…
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By KENNETH OBIEH Delta Covid 19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus( D- CARES) program of the Fadama unit has distributed agricultural inputs to 70 farmers in Okpe Local Government Area to flag-off the 4th phase of disbursement across the State. The Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and a member of the State CARES Steering Committee (SCSC) Hon. Perez Omoun who flag-off the program said the Governor is desirous of assisting the poor and vulnerable farmers to increase food security among poor and vulnerable farmers. Hon. Omoun revealed that the program is a world bank assisted initiative to cushion…
As part of the yuletide celebrations, the wife of the Delta Governor and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori on Monday, December 18, 2023, hosted a Christmas party for children in the state. The heartwarming celebration which took place at Government House Asaba, was the first party organized by Deaconess Oborevwori since her assumption of office as First Lady and was attended by over 500 children from the 25 local government areas of the state. Addressing the children, Deaconess Oborevwori and urged them to be of good morals and show commitment to their education to…
By Charles Nwabardi The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of RichyGold Group of Companies, Chief Richard Ifeanyichukwu Agbapuru was on Saturday honoured by the Nigerian Red Cross Society and the Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration for contributing outstandingly to humanity in various areas of life. Officials of the Lagos State Branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society led by the Vice Chairman, Mr. Segun Olabanji Akande were at the event hall of high brow Lagos Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, to honour Chief Agbapuru as a Patron/Platinum Member of the Red Cross in view of his remarkable financial, material and…
The Delta State Cash Transfer Unit last week in Asaba organised a 1-Day step down training program for Local Government Areas (LGA) Facilitators On National Social Safety Net Program Scale Up (NASSP-SU) from 25 LGAs of the State for enrolment of beneficiaries for the Renewed Hope Cash Transfer. The selected Facilitators who were staff from the 25 LGAs, were trained for the Renewed Hope Cash Transfer so that they will go into the field to enroll beneficiaries into the program and the beneficiaries are expected to get stipend for three months. The enrolment process is geared towards building capacity…
In an effort to enhance judicial transparency, civic tech NGO Citizens’ Gavel has recently concluded a meticulous examination of 10 judges nominated for the Supreme Court Judgeship in Nigeria, set to be presented on Monday, December 18, 2023. The justices under examination include Justice Habeeb Adewale Abiru, Hon. Justice Stephen Adah, Hon. Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani, Hon. Justice Jummai Hannatu C. Sankey, Hon. Justice Chioma E. Nwosu-Iheme, Hon. Justice Mohammed Baba Idris, Hon. Justice Moore Aseimo A. Adumein, Hon. Justice Abubakar Sadiq Umar, Justice Obande Festus Ogbuinya, and Hon. Justice Jamilu Yammama Tukur. Racheal Adio, Communication Associate of Citizens’…
LightRay Media, in collaboration with GAVEL, has initiated a campaign against the violation of citizens’ rights by online banks. In a roundtable discussion with journalists, the organizations urged stakeholders, including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to address the abuse and privacy violations perpetrated by loan apps. During the discussion on “GRAVEL’s Judicial Accountability Expose and Loan App Defamation Deconstruction” via Google Meet today, Funmi Oderinde, a legal consultant with GAVEL, emphasized the distinction between unlicensed loan apps and investment schemes in Nigeria. Oderinde stressed the need for Nigerians to conduct due…
The appointment of Apostle Sylvanus Okorote and Rev Dr. Chris Ekabo, as Chairman and Secretary of Delta State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, has been described as well deserved, and a further testament to the visionary leadership of the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. Executive Assistant on Orientation and Communication to the Governor, Dr (Barr) Wilfred Latimore Oghenesivbe, made the assertion on Saturday, in a goodwill message to Apostle Okorote, Rev Ekabo and all newly appointed members of the State Christian Pilgrims and Welfare Board, saying that the state will accomplish tremendous results in interdenominational spiritual upliftment and Pilgrims welfare…
Delta State, Nigeria. Ejiro Umukoro, Delta State’s finest investigative journalist, and epitome of journalism prowess in Nigeria has been recognised for her outstanding contributions to media and journalism with the pretigious ChangeMakers Award presented by the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM). The Award was presented by Inna Dubinsky, the Development and Training Manager at USAGM’s office of business development of the agency. Umukoro was lauded for her exceptional initiatives, unwavering committment to nurturing young journalists, and her relentless pursuit of delivering credible and unbiased news through LightRay! Media, an organisation she leads as the Executive Director. This award,…
Delta State Government has indicated interest to work with the family of former Secretary General of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, Chief Frank Kokori, to ensure a befitting burial ceremony for the departed elder statesman.. Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, gave the assurance on Wednesday when a delegation of the Kokori family of Ovu in Agbon Kingdom, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the State, paid him a thank you visit for the enviable roles he played when the elder statesman was receiving medical attention at Mount Horeb Hospital in Warri. He said…