By Ify Achugbue In a bid to promote a cleaner and healthier environment, the Delta State Waste Management Board (DSWMB), led by Hon. Matthew Mofe Edema, on Monday, March 1, 2025, carried out a routine evacuation of indiscriminately dumped waste along the Asaba/Benin Expressway, opposite FREDA EXPRESS Hotel, Agbor. The cleanup exercise was supervised by Hon. Ndudi Cosmas Igbenije, Member representing Delta North in the DSWMB, with on-ground coordination by Kenneth Ezon Duwo, Supervisor of the Agbor Field Office. Speaking during the operation, Duwo reiterated that the exercise aligns with the vision of the Hon. Edema-led board to maintain a…
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The State Director, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Jigawa State, Mallam Ahmed Tijjani Ibrahim, has called on the Muslim Ummah in the state to use the holy month of Ramadan for sober reflection, prayers for peace, security, and progress of the state and the nation at large. This was contained in a statement by Comrade Sarah Ogodo, Head of Media and Communication of NOA in Jigawa State, on behalf of the State Director and made available to pressmen on Sunday Mallam Ibrahim encouraged Muslim faithful to be fully committed to the 2025 Ramadan fasting exercise, which is one of the five…
By Kenneth Obieh The Erhuvwu Club of Nigeria, Asaba, recently honored eight of its members for their exceptional contributions to the club and humanity through their appointments and promotions in various fields. The award presentation took place during the club’s 2024 end-of-year party in Asaba, which brought together distinguished guests and members to celebrate a year of remarkable achievements and community service. Sir David Onokpe, President of the Club and retired Permanent Secretary, expressed gratitude to the guests and members for celebrating with them. He thanked members for their genuine support, which has sustained the club’s growth and unity. The…
BY JUMAI NWACHUKWU The Order of the Knights of St. Mulumba (KSM), Benin Metropolitan Council, has elevated the Director of Administration and Human Resources at the Delta State Contributory Health Commission and National Auditor of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Comrade Bolum Nwachukwu (KSM), alongside other distinguished members, to the prestigious 3rd Degree Admission and Investiture. The solemn investiture ceremony, attended by high-ranking officials and members of the Catholic fraternal order, marked a significant milestone in the spiritual and leadership journey of the inductees. Speaking at the ceremony which saw the induction of 37 new brothers…
By Abel Johngold, MNIPR In a remarkable show of compassion and dedication to the welfare of his people, the Senator representing Jigawa Northwest Senatorial District, Dr. Babangida Hussaini (Walin Kazaure), has donated rice, millet, and cash assistance worth N300 million to indigent families across the 12 local government areas in his constituency as part of his Ramadan support programme. The gesture, aimed at easing the hardship faced by vulnerable households during the holy month of Ramadan, reflects the Senator’s unwavering commitment to uplifting the living standards of his constituents and ensuring they observe the fasting period without undue financial burden.…
BY FRED ODU In a concerted effort to enhance security in Idumuje-Ugboko and its surrounding areas, Senator Ned Nwoko, representing the Delta North senatorial district in the National Assembly, has successfully rehabilitated the previously non-functional police station in the region. This initiative was among several constituency projects recently inspected by Senator Nwoko’s Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Nwoko. Dr. Nwoko highlighted his principal’s deep concern over the lack of a functional police station in Idumuje-Ugboko, a critical area with a major road linking to Edo State and proximity to a university, which made it particularly vulnerable to security threats. The…
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the former Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate and Delta State APC Governorship candidate, has reaffirmed his commitment to more inclusive leadership in the Delta APC. He assured party leaders and members in Delta State that the APC will adopt a more participatory approach to decision-making, giving every stakeholder a voice. According to Senator Omo-Agege, who also leads the Delta APC, this renewed focus on inclusivity aims to harness diverse perspectives, accommodate all interests, and empower stakeholders to contribute to the party’s future direction. At an interactive stakeholders’ meeting in Patani, attended by party members, stakeholders, and…
BY OGELE ABEDNEGO In the political landscape of Delta North, Senator Ned Nwoko has emerged as a transformative figure whose achievements within a mere two years in office far outweigh those of his predecessor, Peter Nwaoboshi, who served for eight years. Nwoko’s current two years as the representative of Delta North in the Nigerian Senate has been marked by significant strides in infrastructure development, empowerment initiatives, and advocacy for his constituents, leading many to question how such a short period in office could yield such remarkable results. One of such remarkable experience was a remark made by Seun Okinbaloye of…
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, former Deputy President of the Senate, has condemned the persistent neglect and underdevelopment of Burutu and Bomadi Local Government Areas by successive PDP-led administrations in Delta State. He emphasized that despite the significant economic contributions of these oil-producing areas, the state government has failed to improve their infrastructure and overall living conditions. Omo-Agege, the All Progressives Congress, APC governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, expressed deep concern over the deplorable state of roads and the general lack of development in the two local government areas. He lamented that after 25 years of PDP rule, there has been…
By Femi Akinrogbe Delta State Association of Chambers of Commerce, lndustry, Mines and Agriculture, (DACCIMA), has vowed to synergize and collaborate with the sector agencies to enable it have a formidable force to provide a united and solid representation for the private sector within the state. President, DACCIMA, Engr Anthony Okoh, stated in Asaba during the 12th association’s AGM/Investiture Ceremony 2025 with the theme, “Driving Excellence Through Collaboration And Innovation: A Pathway For Sustainable growth” He said the association would have a lot to do in deepening its collaboration with the state government with a view to translating the fragile…