Governor of Delta state, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Mr. Sam Omatseye, one of Nigeria’s most decorated Columnist, Serial author, Chairman, Editorial Board of The Nation Newspapers, on the launch of his new book: “Beating All Odds: How Bola Tinubu became President.” Oborevwori said Sam Omatseye is, without doubt, Nigeria’s most engaging and consistent chronicler of Nigeria’s national experiences, capturing with every offering, the essence and impact of the country’s individual vicissitudes and existential ethos. “We encourage other journalists and writers to take up the challenge of writing similar books as their contributions to the Library of Thought…
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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, charged Nigerian universities to significantly enhance their efforts in viable research and innovation to enable them proffer solutions to the myriad of challenges bedeviling the country. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge when he received on a courtesy visit, the Management of Federal University of Petroleum Resources, (FUPRE), Ugbomro, led by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, at Government House, Asaba. The Governor, who commended FUPRE for their ingenuity, said his administration would continue to support education in the state as a cardinal point of his MORE Agenda. He added that it was only…
In recent times, the schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Delta State have been marred by a series of alarming allegations against one individual: Gloria Igumbor. Formerly known as Gloria Nwiyi, she has risen to a position of power within the system, despite accusations of corruption and abuse of authority. Let us delve into the details of these accusations and the implications they hold for the nursing profession in the state. Gloria Igumbor’s journey through the ranks of the nursing education system is a testament to the pervasiveness of corruption and nepotism within the state’s government institutions. Despite being a…
The Anambra State Government on Monday demolished more than 2,000 shops along Niger Street in Fegge, Onitsha South Local Government Area of the State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the demolition became necessary following the collapse of a five-storey building under construction at Basden Street in Fegge. The Chairman of Onitsha South Local Government Area, Mr Emeka Orji, who supervised the demolition, later told newsmen that he was acting on the orders of Gov. Charles Soludo, following the incessant building collapse in the area. According to him, a notice was issued as regards the demolition and it…
By Nelly Okpakpor Lovely Palace Hotel and Suites, Agbor-Obi, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, became the opposite of its name as the manager, when asked to present his approved building plan, caused pandemonium when he brandished a gun at officials of the Delta State Ministry of Urban Renewal. This was the fallout of a recent development control exercise carried out by the ministry which took its officials to Agbor. Led by Deputy Director of Town Planning, TPL Charles Egba, who represented the Permanent Secretary, Dr. (Mrs.) Charity Ehimen, the team from Asaba was accompanied by area planning…
He said: “If all of you, the sub-nationals have been paying the wages award, pending the determination of the new salary wage. Let all the states start paying the wages award. Whatever they are taking now plus the wage award would relieve the public. “Please, I am not giving an order, I am appealing to you states, start paying the wages awards, let everyone start paying it. It is a relief to the people. The mechanism is the fact that it won’t be inflationary if we announce the new salary wage in a few weeks or months, they would have…
Nurses in Delta State, under the auspices of National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, (NANNM), Monday, described Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as a leader who epitomises justice in leadership. The Nurses, who were on a solidarity thank you match to Governor Oborevwori for resolving their years of bondage under the leadership of the former Director of Nursing Services, Mrs Gloria Igumbor, pledged to use their privileged positions to ensure sustained health and wellness of Deltans. The Nurses, who bore placards with various inscriptions such as “Governor of Destiny, Delta Nurses say Thank you”, “Thank you, our Governor for restoring the…
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its commitment to upholding the rule of law in the Erisco Tomato matter. The involvement of Mrs. Chioma warrants scrutiny as she stands accused of violating some salient parts of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015 as preliminary investigations conducted have unearthed compelling evidence indicating Mrs. Chioma’s alleged role in the violation of extant laws, particularly those related to the proper use of the cyber space. At this juncture, it is imperative to caution members of the public against spreading misinformation and attempting to manipulate public sentiment. The law operates impartially, and any attempt…
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, representing Nigeria with distinction at the 14th World Police Summit in Dubai, actively engaged in the summit’s proceedings, showcasing Nigeria’s commitment to international policing standards. In a significant development, following the summit, IGP Egbetokun was warmly received at the Dubai Police Headquarters on March 8th by Lt. Gen. Abdulla Khalifa Obaid Al Marri, the esteemed Commander-In-Chief of Dubai Police, and the Dubai Management Team. The visit provided an invaluable opportunity for both police chiefs and their respective delegations to engage in extensive discussions exploring the potential for bilateral cooperation…
The Delta State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) RS5.2, in compliance with the Corps Marshal’s directives for the commands to stem RTC, on Friday, arrested a total of 31 traffic violators, for a total of 42 offences and booked. The operation led by the Sector Commander, FRSC Delta State Command, Udeme Bassey Eshiet, was carried out along the ever busy Asaba-Benin and Asaba Onitsha highway. Commander Eshiet, disclosed that it was Sector Commander’s Special Intervention Patrol along Asaba-Benin and Asaba Onitsha highway held Friday 8th March , 2024, in collaboration with armed policemen from Delta State police…