Executive Assistant on Orientation and Communication to Delta State Governor, Barrister Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has assured Nigerians that governor Sheriff Oborevwori, will continue to work with the military high command and major stakeholders until total peace is restored to Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. He gave the assurance while speaking as Mid-News guest of NewsCentral Television in Lagos on Friday night, via DSTV channel 422, saying that the recent visit to President Bola Tinubu by governor Oborevwori, was to express government displeasure over the unfortunate incident, and to also commiserate with the Commander in…
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By Dorathy Mbasen Uba The 2024 International Women’s Day celebrated alongside the NAWOJ Delta Media Week was celebrated amidst pomp and pageantry. Chairperson, Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Delta State Chapter, Comrade Sonia Unobunjo has said that women are the ones plotting the downfall of their fellow women and not men as being stipulated; adding that Women must make themselves available for inclusion and urged them to be their sisters’ keepers. Comrade Sonia stated this on Thursday, 21st March, while speaking at the NAWOJ Media Week/ 2024 International Women’s Day Celebration which took place at the NUJ Press Centre…
By Pat Gbemudu Traditional rulers and other leaders in various communities have been called upon to key into the Programmes of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission to enable indigent persons in their locality, enjoy free healthcare. The Director General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission, Dr Isaac Akpoveta made the call in his office in Asaba, when he played host to the Oyede Traditional Rulers Council, from Isoko North Local Government Area. Dr. Akpoveta thanked the Royal Majesty, the Odio- Ologbo of Oyede kingdom and his entourage for the visit, describing it as historic, as he said it…
The Ovie of Ewu – Urhobo in Ughelli South Local Government Área , His Royal Majesty, Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo Urhukpe 1 allegedly involved in the gruesome killing of 17 Military officers in Okuama Community has been flown to Defence headquarters. Abuja for further interrogations. The Traditional Ruler who is one of the 8 suspects declared wanted thursday by Defence headquarters in connection with the Okuama killings reportedly surrendered himself to the Delta State Police command, Asaba and was received by the police Commissioner, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi thursday evening . The Military authorities were subsequently notified following which the…
The Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation Bureau, DSOB, Barrister Latimore Oghenesivbe, has again appealed to working Journalists in the state to partner governor Sheriff Oborevwori administration on cities beautification and cleanliness advocacy, saying that dirty environment constitutes health hazards. Oghenesivbe in a statement on Friday, and made available to newsmen, said the appeal became necessary in reaction to an online newspaper which took a swipe on the management of Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, DSCTDA, under the leadership of Chief Patrick Ukah, fnipr, for taking appropriate measures to ensure that citizens perform their civic responsibility. He said…
I think we must remember that everything boils down to context. And we should not naively believe the claims of some people that they are the “owners” of banks- especially the listed ones. In almost all the banks that we took over, we discovered that these so- called owner managers set up SPVs, lent money to these SPVs, turned round and purchased their own bank shares with these funds -and that was how they acquired control. In blunt terms: they STOLE money belonging to depositors to buy the shares. When the stock market tanked and the bubble capital burst it…
By Enitan Abel JOHNGOLD With over eight years of creation and a new management in place, the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA) is expected to have a renew spring in its steps to actualise the MORE Agenda of the Oborevwori Administration in making a positive difference in the lives of Deltans in the State. Unfortunately, it appears that the interventionist agency, like the derailed hunter’s dog that could no longer hear the whistle of the hunter, had gone astray in search of the entrails of Deltans. As an agency, established to give Asaba a befitting look as…
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, conferred national posthumous awards on 17 slain military personnel killed in the Okuama area of Delta State. At the burial of the officers and soldiers at the Military Cemetery, Abuja, the President also announced scholarships and house gifts for the children and families of the slain military personnel. He said “it is with heavy heart that I join you today to commit to earth, the remains of our officers and men who died in the course of duty on 14 March 2024 in Okuama Community, Delta State. “The officers and soldiers who lost their lives…
In a strategic move to bolster the nation’s economic governance frameworks and ensure robust and coordinated economic planning and implementation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) and the creation of the Economic Management Team Emergency Taskforce (EET). The Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) comprises distinguished leaders and key government officials, including: (1) President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria – Chairman of the PECC (2) Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria – Vice-Chairman of the PECC / NEC Chairman (3) President of the Nigerian Senate (4) Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum…
Head of Delta State Orientation Bureau, DSOB, Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe, has again assured Nigerians, local and international investors that Delta State is still the safest destination for multifaceted investments, despite the recent unfortunate killings in Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. Oghenesivbe gave the assurance while speaking to heterogeneous audience as guest on a national radio network in Lagos, on Wednesday, saying that the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has demonstrated unblemished leadership capacity, as can be seen from his strategic handling of the crisis, which earned him commendations from well meaning Nigerians and…