By Chukwudi Abiandu It is an eternal truth that the needs and aspirations of the people of Delta State are many. But of utmost importance among them is infrastructure development, growth in human capital and improved social harmony. And these form the core of the mission of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in Delta State for Deltans and residents in the state. The importance of working for social harmony in any society cannot be over emphasized; it speaks about the enthronement of the valued atmosphere of peace among the populace. This is the context in which the recent Delta State launch in…
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The Concerned Citizens Of Arogbo- Ibe Kingdom in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Friday accused Chief Bibopere Ajube, (alias General Shoot-At- Sight) of alleged kidnapping, illegal oil bunkering, possession of fire arms, explosive dynamites and other crimes. The group who were reacting to a publication in a national daily, (not this medium) with the title “An Open Letter To The President Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria, His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu On Disguised Moves By Chief Government Ekpemupolo Aka Tompolo To Instigate Crisis In Arogbo – Ijaw Kingdom, Ese – odo local government area of…
To a very large extent, it has become apparent that those in the corridor of power care less about the welfare and well-being of local residents of oil-bearing communities. This was exhibited in the recent on-the-spot visit of Members of the Nigeria’s House of Representative to inspect the illegal bunkering vessel seized by the Tantitan Security Service Limited owned by Nigeria-tagged ex-militant, Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo). It is a slap on the face of indigenous residents and communities whose environments are affected via unprofessional operations by previous bombardment and burning of similar vessels (MT Deima, Mt Tura II, etc.), burning…
Delta State Government has pledged more meaningful engagement of online media platforms in ensuring the dissemination of information on its activities to Deltans. The State Commissioner for Information, Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza, made the pledge today in Asaba while playing host to a delegation of Delta Online Publishers Forum, DOPF. Dr Osuoza said online media outfits played pivotal roles in promptly reporting the activities of the state government, noting that the speed with which they reported events had endeared them to many Nigerians. He said he was already used to many of the online platforms and was satisfied with their reportage,…
Executive Assistant on Communications and Orientation to Delta State Governor, Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe has again assured Deltans that governor Sheriff Oborevwori, will continue to upscale the scope of durable infrastructure and socioeconomic development across the three senatorial districts of Delta Central, North and South, as encapsulated in his MORE agenda undergoing full scale implementation. He gave the assurance on Wednesday, during a SLEEK FM public affairs phone-in programme which was broadcast live in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area and monitored across the state, saying that there are numerous ongoing educational and roads infrastructure projects across Delta North, including; Ika…
In a bid to sanitize the activities of auto mechanics and technicians, the Delta State Government has flagged off the profiling of all engaged in auto related trades across the state. This was made known by the State Commissioner for Transport, Mr Onoriode Agofure, during a meeting with the leaderships of auto mechanic, technician and related trades’ unions in Asaba. Mr Agofure, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Directorate of Transport, Engr. Godfrey Fuludu, said government was worried about the public’s loss of confidence in the operations of some mechanics, auto electricians, panel beaters and spray painters and was…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHEUATA Dr. Victor Azubuike Osiatuma has stated that the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Asaba, remained the foremost tertiary health center in Delta State. Dr. Osiatuma, who is the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of FMC Asaba, made the statement yesterday in Asaba, while responding to questions from pressmen and clearing the air on some certain allegations and misinformation in the social media space last month. While saying that FMC Asaba is still at their best to provide special medical care for people residing in Delta State and it’s environs, he noted that “Tertiary care is a level above…
A renowned Civil Society Organization by the name *Keep Hope Alive* with focal representation in the 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT has accused the Executive Management of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Funds (NSITF) of the fund of unabated job racketeering and about N2.1 Billion fraud on the guise of Tax Liability within the period of 2019 to 2022. The group also accused the NISTF management of demoting staff and stagnating their promotion for six years on a certain grade level, a situation they said negates the principles and practices of public service. The group who made these accusations…
A former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Delta State Council, Comrade Osita Biose, has released the programme for the burial arrangement of his father in-law, late Mr. Friday Adogah Okpe. The announcement reads: “Burial Announcement! With gratitude to God Almighty for a life well spent, the family of Late Mr. Thomas Okpe of Okpekpe, Etsako East LGA, Edo State, wishes to announce the call to eternal glory of their son Late Friday Adogah Okpe, at the age of 74. He was survived by many children and grand children. “Burial Arrangement: *Funeral Mass at Holy Family Catholic Church,…
Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation Bureau, Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe has again corrected the wrong notion of education is a scam, saying that formal education remained an integral part of nation building, and that it enhances fulfillment of individual destiny irrespective of religion, tribe, colour or ethnic nationality. He said some criminal minded youths who are neck deep into advance fee fraud and blood money rituals crafted the “education nah scam” slogan with the primary objective of recruiting gullible youth, students, innocent and law abiding citizens into their criminal networks, adding that the governor of Delta State, Rt Hon…