UGHELLI: Sir Festus Ahon, the Chief Press Secretary to Delta State Governor Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has lauded the exceptional efforts of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF), in providing comprehensive information and education to the citizens of Delta State. He particularly underscored their dedication in disseminating the government’s M.O.R.E. Agenda. Speaking during a media parley with the executive members of DOPF in Ughelli, Delta State, on Saturday, October 21, 2023, Ahon unveiled the administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare and well-being of the people of Delta State. He emphasized that their priority was centered on delivering welfare, along with…
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Renowned financial expert and philanthropist, Dr. Doris Amaka Ochei will be the Guest Speaker at the fourth convention and lecture series of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) slated for November 22, 2023 at Golden Tulip Hotel, Asaba. According to the News Publishers, the choice of Dr. Ochei was as a result of much consultations and extensive study of her profile in relation to the topic of the lecture, which is, “Physical Policy And Taxation: Balancing Revenue Generation And Economic Growth.” “Our decision was based on her vast experience and certifications in Accounting, Taxation, Management, Fiscal Policy, Forensic Accounting and…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has felicitated the immediate past State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Michael Ikeogwu, on his appointment as a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Union. Ikeogwu’s appointment as National Ex-Officio of the Union was contained in a letter signed by the National Secretary, Comrade Shuaibu Usman Leman, on Friday, October 20. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the Governor described Ikeogwu’s appointment as well-deserved, considering his outstanding contribution to the journalism profession in Delta State and Nigeria. He commended…
By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq Durable and high quality infrastructure projects are not only the best for our people and the state, but also known to be an integral part of good governance, especially roads that are built to last for decades. During the first Republic, roads, bridges and flyovers were built to last for several years, but there has been a consistent paradigm shift across the country, wherein some roads do not last up to six months after commissioning. The ugly trend which was allegedly traced to acute sharp practices by some senior government officials in collaboration with unscrupulous…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight (8) new Chief Executive Officers for Parastatals and Agencies under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation: (1) National Orientation Agency (NOA) — Director-General / CEO — Mr. Lanre Issa-Onilu (2) Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) — Director-General / CEO — Mr. Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos (3) Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) — Director-General / CEO — Dr. Muhammed Bulama (4) National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) — Director-General / CEO — Mr. Charles Ebuebu (5) Voice of Nigeria (VON) — Director-General / CEO — Mr. Jibrin Baba Ndace (6) Advertising Regulatory Council…
In a significant move towards promoting gender diversity and inclusivity in the Nigerian media industry, the National Guild of Radio Managers (Private), representing General Managers, Station Heads/Managers, and MDs of private Radio Broadcast Stations, has officially adopted the “100 Women in Leadership Virtual Summit Policy” (#LightRay!100WiMLPolicy), an innovative initiative introduced by LightRay! Media. The #LightRay!100WiMLPolicy, a pioneering document crafted for adoption by media professionals, media organization owners, and management, marks a milestone in the endeavor to empower women within the media landscape. The policy recognizes the pivotal role of women in shaping narratives, perspectives, and voices in the media sector…
The umbrella body of Online Newspaper proprietors in Delta State, Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has congratulated the newly elected executive members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council with a call to restore the lost glory of the professional body in the state. In a statement signed by Mr. Emmanuel Enebeli and Mr. Shedrack Onitsha, Chairman and Secretary of the Forum, shortly after the election that took place on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the NUJ Secretariat, Asaba, DOPF congratulated the new chairman of the council Mr. Churchill Oyowe, and urged him to foster unity and…
The leadership of the Oguname community of Agbarho kingdom, Ughelli North local government area of Delta state has lambasted the late Chief Abel Maduku’s children over unnecessary attack and unfounded allegations against Chief Godwin Omote Agofure. The community leaders had also condemned in its entirety and dissociated itself from the actions of the late Chief Abel Maduku’s children over the allegations of killings, rituals and kidnapping laid against their illustrious son, Chief Godwin Omote Agofure, published in both facebook and other social media. The late Chief Maduku’s children had on the 7th of Sept, 2023, lost one of their cousins,…
A lawyer based in Asaba, headquarters of Delta state, Barr. S. A. Eshibogwu has petitioned the Delta State Police Commissioner, Wale Abass, Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun over late Chief Abel Maduku’s son’s alleged threat to Olorogun Godwin Agofure and to unleashed mayhem on Oguname community, Agbarho, Ughelli North local government area of Delta state. Late Chief Abel Maduku’s son, Mr. Michael Osiughwu Maduku was alleged to have threatened to unleashed mayhem on the entire Oguname community following the relocation of the deceased cousin that was buried at the fence of Chief Godwin Omote Agofure in Oguname community. Mr.…
Matrix Energy Ltd has received letter via DHL advising it to ensure Descendants of Pozi Tuwabor (nee Ogeh) equally benefit, for peace in the company’s ongoing projects/activities in OML42 in Pepeama, Warri South-West LGA of Delta State. In the protest letter signed by Madam Brass Piniki, Apst Noah Douperegha Kemezide, Mr Ebi Alakiri and Moses Mala, the Pozi Descendants advised Matrix Energy to comply with verdict of the Gbaramatu Monarch who directed that proceeds of Pepeama be equally shared among Pozi, Oyi and Fafa quarters of the community. “Please note that it is our humble and irreducible demand that the…