By Barth Ozah In the last one decade or more Delta state has remained peaceful and progressing steadily in all ramifications. The progression did not come by chance but obviously a result of clear cut strategies by successive governors in the state. With Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan’s three-point agenda of peace and security, human capital development and infrastructure development to Senator Ifeanyi Okowa’s SMART documents which subsequently birth MORE agenda of Rt. Hon Sherrif Oborevwore, peace and security have remained the cardinal thrust. This is not in anyway suggests that Deltans are free from crises being faced by Nigerians. From the…
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Concerned Citizens of Ese odo Local government area of Ondo State have called on security agencies to put one of their communities leaders, Chief Bibopiri Ajube (alias Shoot at sight) and others on their watch list. The group in statement made available to newsmen and signed by Ebitimi Miyenwopiri and Ayubapere Jiperedein President and General Secretary respectively, alleged that Ajube is using the fight against Tantita Security Services workers to bring another round of killings and kidnappings of citizens in the community. They claimed in the statement that; “The name Bibo Ajube is synonymous to sorrow and bitterness in Arogbo…
By Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq #dsobpress Delta State government on Wednesday debunked fake news trending on social media over the alleged relocation of Delta State University of Science and Technology Ozoro to Orerokpe in Delta Central Senatorial District, saying that the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff F.O Oborevwori will not and can never do anything to impair the development of Isoko Nation or any other ethnic nationality in the state The government position was contained in a statement by the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Dr Michael Ifeanyi Osuoza and made available to newsmen in Asaba. Osuoza said the misleading publications and…
The Delta State Government has called on communities in the State to maintain peace, eschew bitter wrangling, and avoid giving wrong narratives about events in the State. The State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza in a statement on Wednesday in Asaba, urged Deltans to shun acts that could promote violence in the State. Osuoza in the statement pointed out that it is not true that the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro has been relocated. He said: “It has come to the attention of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff F. O. Oborevwori, and the Delta State Government…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said Local Governments in the state were now responsive, responsible to the yearnings and aspirations of the people at the grassroots. Governor Oborevwori stated this while inaugurating projects executed by the Chairmen of Warri South and Sapele Local Governments. Speaking in Warri, Governor Oborevwori commended the Council Chairman, Dr. Michael Tidi, for converting the Warri playground, which, he said had been a den of criminals, to Warri South Local Government Cottage Hospital. Governor Oborevwori, who was joined by former Governor of the State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, the Olu of Warri HRM Ogiame…
The Vice-Chancellor of the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Professor Jacob Oboreh has called for calm and understanding amidst raging crisis over relocation of Faculty of Management Sciences from Ozoro to Orerokpe. Prof. Oboreh in a statement, Wednesday, in Ozoro, said the relocation of the Faculty of Management Sciences from Ozoro to Orerokpe was intended to open up more rapid development in the University of Science and Technology. According to him, 12 new programmes in the existing faculties will be created immediately in the area of science and technology, adding that the programmes being relocated will not…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, confirmed that the National Universities Commission, (NUC), has approved the establishment of three more faculties for the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro. Governor Oborevwori announced the NUC’s approval for the establishment of the Faculties of Basic Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, and Health Sciences, when he received on a solidarity and congratulatory visit, a delegation of leaders and traditional rulers from Isoko nation, at Government House, Asaba. The Governor thanked the Isoko nation for their support and for being worthy in-laws, assuring that his administration would continue to do everything within…
By Pat Gbemudu In furtherance of the state government’s agenda of ensuring MORE access to better healthcare for every resident of Delta, the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) enrolled students of the University of Delta, Agbor, into the Tertiary Institutions Social Health Insurance Program (TISHIP). The initiative, which is in recognition of the pivotal role tertiary institutions play in shaping the future of our society, was flagged off last week at the Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), Asaba. In his speech at the opening ceremony, the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of DSCHC, Olorogun Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, said that the introduction of…
In underscoring the State Government’s commitment to ensuring that every resident has access to quality healthcare services without experiencing financial hazards of expensive healthcare, the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), today, continued the flag-off ceremony of Tertiary Institutions Social Health Insurance Program (TISHIP) at the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Agbor, Nigeria. The initiative, which is in recognition of the pivotal role tertiary institutions play in shaping the future of our society, was last week flagged off at the Dennis Osadebey University (DOU), Asaba. Addressing audience at the ceremony, the Director General (D-G)/ Chief Executive Officer of DSCHC, Dr. Isaac…
A nine year old lion has reportedly murdered Olabode Olawuyi, a staff member of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife Zoological Park. A statement by the public relations officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, confirming the incident said Olawuyi, until his death was a Veterinary Technologist, who had been in charge of the Zoological garden for over a decade. He said: “Mr Olawuyi has been taking care of the lions since they were born on campus about 9 years ago but, tragically, the male lion killed the man who had been feeding them. According to the statement, other members of…