LBy Daddy Kris There is no doubt that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori means well for Delta State. He has been commended for delivering infrastructure projects without excessive borrowing. However, as someone who has witnessed development on a global scale, I believe it is time we shift the conversation from infrastructure governance to economic governance. The key question is: Can we encourage our leaders to think differently? *A LAND OF UNTAPPED WEALTH* Delta State is one of the most resource-rich regions in Nigeria. With a landmass of 17,698 square kilometers, abundant oil reserves, fertile agricultural land, and vast waterways, our potential is…
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By Dirisu Yakubu The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party is showing no sign of abating. Ahead of the 2027 election, the PDP will have itself to blame if party leaders currently engulfed in a battle of supremacy, fail to give peace a chance. DIRISU YAKUBU reports Ever since it lost power at the centre in 2015, the Peoples Democratic Party has been struggling to regain the fame that once made it arguably the biggest political party in Africa. Shackled by the chains of its forging, the once-dominant party’s fortunes are at an all-time low, even as some political pundits…
By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh Delta State Government has again emphasized the need for good parenting, and called on parents to bring up their children well, and help them grow into responsible adults, free from deviance lifestyle and use of hard drugs. The Director-General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr. Fred Oghenesivbe, made the call at a joint press conference with the state commandant of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Commander Wada Abubakar, and the state Director of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mrs Tracy Ikolomi, on the forthcoming Drug Free Delta Sensitization Campaign. He said good parenting…
In the words of Plato, the Greek Philosopher, “A grateful mind is a great mind which eventually attracts to itself great things. Indeed, Dr. Chioma Egwuenu Dumbuya and her husband, John Dumbuya through their acts of kindness are destined for greatness. It is gratifying to know that many of our women at the grassroots appreciate acts of little kindness, and having been praying that their milk of human kindness will never go dry, as God Almighty will continue to uphold and bless her and family. It was another great joy and appreciation today, Thursday 30 January, 2025 by expectant women…
The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, SAN, OON, has officially renamed the well-known Bonsac satellite town in Asaba to Ajaji Layout, with immediate effect. Announcing the change during a familiarization visit to the former Bonsac and Oduke areas of his kingdom, the Asagba stated that the development would be formally communicated to the Oshimili South Local Government for necessary actions. In addition, Asagba Prof. Azinge appointed Ogbueshi Dada Okolo as the Palace Liaison Officer for Ajaji Layout and Ogbueshi Adim Onochie as his counterpart for Oduke. He directed Ogbueshi Okolo to ensure that signposts reflecting…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Dr. Iyke Odikpo, has expressed strong support for the upcoming high-profile interactive stakeholders’ meeting with His Excellency, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR, in Delta North Senatorial District. As part of efforts to strengthen the APC in Delta State, Senator Omo-Agege will embark on a tour of Delta North, beginning in Ukwuani Local Government Area tomorrow. The tour aims to foster unity, reorganize party structures, and reinvigorate political strategy ahead of the 2027 elections. Dr. Odikpo, a committed party leader, reaffirmed his support for the initiative, emphasizing its significance in breaking…
By Makua Ubanagu A former governor of Osun State, Bisi Akande, has revealed that he played a pivotal role in convincing President Bola Tinubu to contest for the presidency. In an interview, State Affairs with Edmund Obilo, published on Wednesday via YouTube, Akande disclosed that Tinubu was initially hesitant about pursuing the position, citing financial constraints and personal doubts. “When I met him, he said, Baba, do you have money? If I had the kind of money that people have to be president, I would rank with Dangote,’” Akande recounted that Tinubu said he had no money to be president.…
Asaba, Delta State – January 29, 2025 In a bold move to combat the rising menace of drug abuse, the Delta State Government has unveiled an intensified campaign aimed at protecting public health and ensuring a safer society. The initiative, set to be officially flagged off by the governor on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, will focus on awareness, stricter regulations, and rehabilitation for affected individuals. Speaking at a pre-flag-off press conference, the Director General of the State Bureau of Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq, emphasized the urgent need for collective…
In a bid to curb indiscriminate waste disposal and ensure a cleaner environment, the Delta State Waste Management Board, the Ministry of Environment, the Beautification Agency, and the Oshimili South Local Government Council have partnered with the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Professor Epiphany Azinge (SAN). The collaboration aims to enforce environmental and sanitation laws, maintain the free flow of drainage systems, and promote responsible waste disposal across Asaba. During a visit to the Asagba’s palace, the Chairman of the Waste Management Board, Hon. Matthew Mofe Edema, reaffirmed the board’s commitment to tackling waste-related challenges in the city. Accompanied by…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata, mnipr The people of the Niger Delta, particularly the Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, have expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing into law the Act establishing the Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko. In a heartfelt letter of appreciation, High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, commended the President for this landmark decision, describing it as a long-awaited breakthrough for the institution and the region. The university, established in 2014, had operated for nearly a decade without full legal status, limiting its growth…