By Abel Johngold Orheruata The group known as the New Delta Coalition (NDC), has stated that immediate past Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa’s alleged financial crimes confirm the prevalent and pervasive corruption, lack of transparency and accountability, impunity, and executive lawlessness of the PDP administration in Delta State, which over the years have exacerbated the struggles of everyday Deltans. It’s unacceptable that those in power prioritize personal gain over the welfare of the people they serve. This was stated in a Press Release titled “Ifeanyi Okowa’s Alleged Mindless Looting of Delta Treasury”, signed by Godwin Anaughe on behalf of…
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By Austin Ogwuda “The Asaba Massacre is a sore spot in the minds of Ndi Ahaba, we have endured for 54 years this gruesome massacre of our men and boys, the future generation of Asaba was greatly truncated by this wicked act yet we trudge on to a glorious future, one that is devoid of bitterness even to our traducers” – CHIKE OGEAH Esq The above terse statement from Ogbueshi Chike Ogeah, a son of the soil and a former Commissioner for Information under former Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, in Delta State during the 2021 Annual Memorial Anniversary of October…
Ahead of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Emoloyees,NULGE’s election slated for November 28 in Delta State, a Staff of Isoko North Local Government Council, Amb. (Mrs ) Sarah Couple Ulueme has petitioned the Delta State President of the National Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, Ziko Okwudi with a threat to sue the union to court for allegedly depriving her from contesting for the office of the Vice Chairman of the Union in Isoko North after she made payment of eighty thousand naira(₦80,000.00) for nomination form. Amb. Ulueme petition is dated 4th November,2024. In the petition, she’s…
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Thursday, commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State for the construction of legacy projects across the state. NIPR’s Vice President, Professor Emmanuel Dandaura gave the commendation during a tour of some projects executed by the state government across the state. The projects visited include; the Okpanam-Ibusa bypass, Ughelli-Asaba road dualization, ongoing construction of flyovers at Enerhen Junction, PTI Junction, DSC Roundabout by Julius Berger and the Emevor-Orogun road project. Speaking at PTI Junction Effurun, Professor Dandaura who was accompanied by Council members of the Institute, Thelma Okoh and Paulinus Nsirim, thanked Governor Oborevwori…
By Sharon Ivovi The Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Hon. Samuel Mariere, has urged the Team representing Delta State at the finals of the Basic Education Sport holding at Abuja, the nation’s capital, to be on their best behavior, stay focused, and make the State proud. Highlighting Governor Oborevwori’s-led administration’s commitment to taking education to the next level in the State, Hon. Mariere expressed optimism about the Team’s chances, citing the thorough training and logistical preparations that have been put in place. As the State Team departs for Abuja to compete in the National…
Yesterday, Waziri Atiku Abubakar, in a critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, made several statements that perhaps were not an accurate reflection of the situation we now find ourselves in as a country. Firstly, I supported, campaigned for and believed in the candidacy of Waziri Atiku Abubakar. However, the election was not stolen from him or the Nigerian public by either the Independent National Electoral Commission or the All Progressives Congress. It would have been hard for us in the Peoples Democratic Party to win the 2023 Presidential election. And the reasons for my assertion are logical. If, as…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56. He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness. Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu. His distinguished military career began when he enrolled in the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1987. On September 19, 1992, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Nigerian Infantry Corps as a member of the 39th Regular…
BY KENNETH ORUSI When the Senator currently representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Ned Nwoko, told his Anioma kinsmen and women that he has a lot to offer if given the opportunity to go to the Senate, many thought he was speaking like the usual politician. In 2015, he ran for the Senate under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), but the baton was given to Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, who later defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Following the inability to secure the seat, the Pro-Chancellor of the Stars University of Nigeria went back to his…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has underscored the importance of digital communication in driving sustainable socio-economic growth and development in the contemporary global economy. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this, Tuesday, at the 2024 Chief Executives and Directors Conference/Retreat of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) held in Asaba. The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, said digital communications was important to the extent that it is used intelligibly for the audience to fully comprehend both the latent and manifest content of communication. This, according to him, is essential if the…
By Henry Usiayo Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has charged public relations practitioners to leverage on technological innovations towards driving the socio-economic growth and development in the contemporary global economy. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge while declaring open this year’s Chief Executives and Directors Conference and Retreat of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) held at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Marian Babangida Leisure Park, Asaba, yesterday. Oborevwori said technology in digital communications could be used adequately for the audience to fully comprehend both the latent and manifest content of communication. The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Information, Dr.…