Chairman of the Delta State Waste Management Board, Hon. Matthew Mofe Edema, has defended the continued existence of the Board during a public hearing on the Bill to repeal the Delta State Waste Management Board Law of 2008 and enact a new law for the effective management of waste in the state. The public hearing, organized by the Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Environment, Oil and Gas, took place today at the Assembly complex. Presenting the Board’s memorandum, Hon. Edema emphasized that every state in the country operates a waste management agency, stressing that Delta State cannot be…
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Ethiope East APC Reject Chief Ogboru’s Return, Describe Move as Unethical and Unconstitutional A major political drama is unfolding in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State as the Elders and Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have vehemently rejected the alleged return of Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru to the party, describing the move as unethical, unconstitutional, and self-serving. In a statement jointly signed by Chief Barr. G. S Avwunudiogba, Chairman, Ethiope East APC Elders and Leaders Forum; Chief Julius Ogboru, Chairman, Ethiope East APC; Hon. Chief Barr. Obukohwo Joseph Oshevire, Former Member, Delta State House of Assembly,…
By Basil Okoh There’s been an annoying but unceasing attempt to force a leadership change in the Delta chapter of the APC without having to go through the process of election. The “leadership council” being forced on the party by a group of Abuja based Delta APC politicians and their few local collaborators is the latest attempt in the conspiracy to force a change in party leadership. It is more of a gambit to seize power from the elected executives of the APC than a proposition to achieve inclusivity in the management of the party in the state, as they…
By Progress D Gateway It’s no longer a piece of news that Chief Great Ogboru has sealed all agreements for his return to the All Progressive Congress APC, the party he left before the 2023 general elections for his grievances with Senator Ovie Omo-Agege over leadership issues. The 7th time’s governorship candidate under 5 different political parties between 2003-2023 is set for public declaration to join the APC at the Ughelli Kingdom Hall comes 9th March 2025. The BIG question on the lips of many Deltans especially political analysts is whether; can chief Great Ogboru regain the people’s trust especially…
By Progress D Gateway Leadership entails knowing that no human is perfect and therefore loving and embracing people just the way they are while respectfully trying to help them to help make the world a better place with love. Leadership is about having a heart large enough to genuinely forgive wrongs; genuinely reconcile people; genuinely work together; and genuinely win together for the good of all. Whenever challenges have arisen, Senator Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR has always risen above hate to embrace his people with love. Even when his kindness is not reciprocated, he keeps pushing the frontiers of love…
BY KENNETH ORUSI In a remarkable effort to improve infrastructure and enhance security across Delta North Senatorial District, Senator Ned Nwoko has facilitated the provision of all-in-one solar powered street lights in selected communities. This transformative project, executed by Al Qibad International Limited, aims to bring sustainable lighting solutions to rural and urban areas, improving both economic and social life. For years, many communities within Delta North struggled with poor or non-existent street lighting, making movement at night risky and limiting business activities. Recognizing this challenge, Senator Nwoko took decisive action by ensuring the installation of modern, energy-efficient solar street…
Leveraging President Bola Tinubu’s landmark economic reforms and internal restructuring, as well as widespread discontent with the Oborevwori administration’s failures, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the former Deputy President of the Senate, has confidently predicted an All Progressives Congress (APC) victory in the 2027 Delta State governorship election. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Koko, Warri North, Omo-Agege reflected on the APC’s narrow loss in the 2023 governorship election, vowing to unseat the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming election. “We came so close in 2023, but fell short by a whisker,” he said. “However, we’ve learned from our mistakes…
By Abel Johngold, MNIPR Preparations are in top gear for the highly anticipated Construction Projects Conference 2.0, set to hold at the Dome Event Centre, Asaba, Delta State, on March 24th and 25th, 2025, with the theme: “Making Construction & Infrastructure Projects Work Better.” The conference will bring together top industry players, policymakers, legal experts, and business leaders to explore innovative solutions for driving sustainable infrastructure and construction projects in Nigeria. Leading the lineup of speakers is the Honourable Minister of Works, H.E. Sen. (Engr.) Nweze David Umahi, who will deliver the Keynote Address, sharing insights on the Federal Government’s…
The Governor Sheriff Oborevwori administration’s commitment to reposition Delta Trust Mortgage Bank Limited as one of the leading mortgage banks in Nigeria is yielding positive results, in line with the MORE Agenda of the state government. Chairman of the sixth Board of the Bank, Hon. Jude Omena Ogbimi, disclosed this after a strategic board and management meeting held in Asaba to review ongoing reforms at the financial institution. The meeting marked a significant leadership transition following the retirement of the immediate past CEO/MD, Mrs. Rudy Ijioma Okoro, who served the bank for 10 years. The Board announced the appointment of…
BY FELIX EKWU Nigerian actress and film producer Regina Daniels-Nwoko has been honoured with The Sun Newspaper’s Nollywood Personality of the Year award. Regina Daniels on Saturday, March 1, 2025, was among 36 outstanding Nigerians honoured by The Sun Publishing Limited, publishers of The Sun Newspaper. The event, which was the 22nd edition of the coveted awards of the prestigious national media outfit, was held at the Expo Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Adbullahi Ganduje, and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Ojukwu…