By Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori’s determination to continue to ensure even development of all parts of the State including riverine communities, which he has consistently stated were very dear to his administration and will not be abandoned in his developmental trajectory for the State, manifested once again when he inaugurated Model Secondary School, Ogulagha, Burutu Local Government Area of the State and commissioned the Faculty Building and Lecture Halls at the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko in Warri South-West Local Government Area of the State. Both projects, which are in line with the Meaningful…
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The Governor of Delta State Rt. Hon.Elder Sheriff F.O Oborevwori has approved the appointment of Prof. Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba as the new Vice Chancellor of the Delta State University, Abraka. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Eze Emu, the appointment will take effect from 1st December, 2024. A Professor of Environmental Biochemistry and Toxicology, Prof. Asagba had previously served the University in various capacities, including serving as Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration as well as Provost of the defunct Asaba Campus.
Senator Ned Nwoko, a prominent Nigerian businessman, lawyer, and philanthropist and federal lawmaker, recently made headlines when he called for a unified currency and common language for the 54 countries on the African continent. His call has sparked conversation and debate across the African continent. His proposal taps into broader discussions about the future of Africa, particularly how the continent can better position itself on the global stage, enhance internal cohesion, and unlock its economic potentials. These ideas are both ambitious and complex, rooted in a vision for greater African unity. They also come with significant challenges, requiring deep exploration…
By Oma Rogers Hon Smart Ijeoma Ufoh who recently took over the mantle of leadership in the Delta State Ministry of Technical Education, as the honourable commissioner, is poised to modernized it to serve it’s long created purposed. Hon. Ufoh, who shortly after his 2025 Budget Defense presentation to the Interministerial Budget Committee on budget defence being organized by the State Ministry of Economic Planning, shared insights into his ministry’ with journalists in Asaba, the State capital. His presentation indicates a commitment to transforming the technical education landscape in Delta State, ensuring students have access to modern, vocational…
Petrol marketers have imported 123 million liters and are in ongoing discussions with Dangote. A minimum of four ships transporting imported petrol, docked at seaports located along the nation’s borders from Friday, October 18, to Sunday, October 20, as per the Punch. The dealers have mentioned that the output from the Dangote is currently inadequate to satisfy local demand. They alleged that the facility was generating approximately 10 million liters of petrol each day, which falls short of the initial commitment to produce 25 million liters daily. The initial delivery of 35,000 metric tonnes of PMS designated for West African…
There is no iota of truth in an online publication wherein it was mischievously alleged that Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, and his predecessor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, are at loggerhead over certain unresolved issues. Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, at a radio interview on Monday, debunked the said online publication, saying that the two leaders, Governor Oborevwori and Senator Okowa are inseparable leaders, and that no amount of propaganda and political craftiness of detractors can separate them. He appealed to the good people of Delta State, and the general…
Prof. Saawua Gabriel Nyityo, Worldwide President of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), says the death of Senator (Prof.) Jonathan Silas Zwingina, a member of the UIAA Board of Trustee (BoT), is shocking and devastating. Nyityo stated this yesterday in Abuja, at the Night of Tribute in honour of the distinguished Nigerian, statesman and former representative of the good people of the Southern Senatorial District of Adamawa State, who was confirmed dead on Wednesday, 2nd October 2024 at the age of 70. Noting that Zwingina’s remarkable contributions to UIAA will forever embody his memory in his condolences, the UIAA…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, has sent warm felicitations to the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, on the occasion of the 8th coronation anniversary of the revered monarch. In a letter he personally signed on Sunday, Ighodalo extolled the sterling qualities of the monarch which he said have endeared him to all and sundry. “Your enduring efforts towards peace, social development, and progress have solidified your position not just as a custodian of…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata Five days after filing his petition at the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal, Dr Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21 election, has declared that he has absolute confidence in the ability of the judiciary as the last hope of the common man. Ighodalo stated this while appearing on an ITV Benin Radio Talk Show program in Pidgin English, ‘Man Around Town’ on Wednesday morning. He insisted that notwithstanding the notion or perception of many people, as a lawyer of 40 years, his faith in the judiciary to remedy every…
Nigerian literary icon and Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has stated that he is prepared for his death, reflecting on his life’s journey and legacy in a recent interview. Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has disclosed that he has made arrangements for his eventual passing, although he still intends to take a vacation. During an interview with CNN, the 90-year-old playwright, essayist, and poet shared reflections on his life, artistic journey, and future. Soyinka provided insight into how he uniquely celebrates his birthdays by often retreating into nature. Soyinka mentioned, “Typically, on my birthdays, I retreat into the forest. Solitude brings me…