Two journalists were Thursday, brutalized by Police officers attached Ughelli A’ division in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The journalists, Comrade Andrew Unutame of the Galaxy Television, and Comr. Oghenekaro Awodeha, publisher of The Periscope were attacked by the officers and Vigilantes at the premises of Ughelli A’ division, at the presence and instance of one of the Senior Police officer, Ogwu Chukwutem. It would be recalled that on November 28, 2022, Police from Ughelli A’ Division led by one Asp Edet brutalized two Journalists attached to Pointer Newspaper and Galaxy Television, under the supervision of the…
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By Omonigho Okotie The M.O.R.E.Agebda of Oborevwori’s administration is impacting positively on sports development in Delta state, South-South Nigeria. The Director of Administration at Delta State Sports Commission, Onoriode Omojaja, made this known while speaking as a guest of Orientation Panorama on Voice of Delta Radio 97.9 FM on Wednesday, saying that the state sports commission has witnessed positive changes under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration. He noted that the progress made in sports development has further repositioned the state to excel in all sporting events, be it football or track and field, while commending governor Oborevwori for prioritizing sports, and…
By KENNETH OBIEH The State Co-ordinator of Delta Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) programme, Lady Dr. Patience Ogbewe commended the six Technical Heads implementing the program across the state for their exceptional performance at the 3rd Independent Verification Assessment (IVA) exercise by World Bank. Lady Ogbewe who is also the Secretary of the State CARES Steering Committee(SCSC) gave the commendation when debriefing the THs on the outcome of the NG- CARES Technical meeting with Chairmen of States CARES Steering Committee and State Coordinators of the program recently held in Abuja. The Delta State Commissioner, Ministry of Economic Planning,…
The State Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State, Hon Harrison Omagbon, has debunked reports of defection from the PDP to other parties, describing them as fake news and mere propaganda. He urged members of the party to remain calm and not panic or worry. Speaking in Benin City on Thursday, Imagbon accused opposition parties in the state of peddling falsehood with a view to deceiving the people and unsuspecting public. He said the resort to fake news and propaganda was expected from the major opposition parties in the state since they do not have what it…
By Sharon Ivovi The Executive Chairman of the State Universal Education Board (SUBEB), Hon. Samuel Mariere has initiated a stakeholders meeting with education Secretaries, traditional rulers, president generals of communities, school heads and school based management committees across the 25 Local Government Areas of the State as part of efforts by the board to improve the quality of education in public primary Schools in the State. Hon. Mariere who commenced the stakeholders interaction at Uvwie Local Government Area, yesterday, has proposed some policies to ensure a sustainable and more greater quality of education in public primary schools. According to the…
Anioma Traditional Rulers, comprising Monarchs from the Delta North Senatorial District have passed a vote of implicit confidence in the Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District at the National Assembly in Abuja, Senator Prince Ned Nwoko. This motion was moved by the Traditional Ruler of Ukala Okpunor Kingdom, HRM Obi Clement Ifeanyi Ejiofor and was unanimously endorsed by others during the unveiling of the Senator’s Office in Asaba. This followed a Thank You Tall Hall Meeting with Delta North leaders and people at Orchid Hotel, Asaba. The Traditional Rulers said Senator Nwoko has recorded unprecedented achievements throuh important bills, motions…
It was a glorious homecoming as Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial district at the National Assembly met leaders and people of Delta North in a Town hall meeting where he reaffirmed his commitment to effective representation and good governance. Speaking at the town hall meeting in Asaba, attended by a mammoth gathering of political leaders, traditional rulers, youths and women of Anioma ,Senator Ned Nwoko said he came home to brief them about his stewardship,derived from overwhelming mandate. The law maker who was accompanied by his wife, Regina Daniels Nwoko said he is saddled with 3 key responsibilities,…
The prompt rescue of kidnapped students in Delta state within twenty four hours, clearly demonstrates governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s determination to consistently keep the state safe and secured. The governor’s communication strategist and head of Delta State Orientation Bureau, Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe, made the assertion while speaking as guest of News Central Television via DSTV Channel 422 on Wednesday. He said the state governor is a man of few words who love to devote efforts in achieving time bound results, adding that he worked tirelessly behind the scene with the state police command and security agencies to ensure that nine victims…
Former Governor of Delta State and the Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, Sen Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has reiterated his support for Dr Asue Ighodalo, the party’s candidate for the September governorship election in Edo State. Okowa, known for his steadfast loyalty to the PDP, was full of praise for Ighodalo, saying that he was sure the lawyer, businessman and politician will provide the right leadership for Edo State. He stated this on Monday when he welcomed the gubernatorial hopeful on a courtesy visit at his Owa Alero country home, Delta…
By Abel JOHNGOLD ORHEUATA With determination to achieve the overall objective of ensuring universal health coverage, the Delta State government has solicited for the need to increase the enrollment for health insurance scheme in the State. The Director-General of Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Olorogun Dr Isaac Akpoveta, made the call on the occasion of the Flag-Off/Distribution of Health Insurance Cards to the Indigent Enrollee Adoption Initiative Adoptees of the Oganihu Umu Ogbekenu Foundation in Onicha-Olona Community on Monday April 1st, 2024, in Aniocha North LGA Of Delta State. While saying the DSCHC is determined to shore…