By Sharon Ivovi Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori has received commendations from Primary School Head Teachers across the twenty-five Local Government Areas of the State under the auspices of the Association of Primary School Head Teachers of Nigeria, for his commitment in promoting quality primary education in the State. Governor Oborevwori was specifically lauded for his approval for the recruitment of primary school teachers in the twenty-five local government, and palliatives to teachers to cushion the effects of removal of subsidy on PMS. Chairman of the Association of Primary School Head Teachers of Nigeria (AOPSHON), Delta State…
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Arising from the outcome of the review of the implementation of the Greenhouse project by the State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Governor of Delta State Rt. Hon Elder Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori has constituted a seven man committee chaired by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu to investigate the claims and perceived infractions related to the management of the scheme by the Ministry. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, that consequent upon the interim report of the committee and in other to have an unimpeded…
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon has paid West African Examination Council, WAEC enrolment fees for all indigent students of Erhavwen Secondary School, Ekrerhavwen-Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. Making the payment on Tuesday in Ekrerhavwen-Agbarho when he visited the school, Sir Ahon said the gesture, was in line with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda for all Deltans. According to him, “we are here to assist indigent students of this school to pay for their WAEC enrolment fees in line with the MORE Agenda of Governor Oborevwori for all Deltans.…
The Niger Delta Women for Change, has denied allegations of biased contract awards against the Executive Vice President of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, NNPCL, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, saying the allegations were not only baseless but lack substantial evidence. Addressing newsmen in Warri, Delta State, weekend, President of the group, Esiri Ikomoni flanked by executives and members of the group, said the allegation against Eyesan were attempts to undermine her significant contributions to nation building, fuelled by tribalistic blackmail which threatens the principle of fairess and meritocracy that she stands for. Ikomoni said: “As the Executive Vice President, Mrs. Eyesan…
Nigerian journalist, Christy Ejiofor has said that she doesn’t know why many young boys find her more attractive than the older men. In a video shared on her Facebook page, the 38-year-old Nigerian Journalist who works with a radio station in Enugu State said about three young guys have tried to date her but she cannot open her body for anyone younger than her. She noted that she has a big body and can’t imagine settling with younger men even if they have big gbola. According to her, “I’m always surprised when young boys approach me and tell me that…
Football is a simple game of 22 People running after or with the ball. From one side to the other. One end to the other. Except the Goal Keepers, all on field players must run. Run to score, run to defend, run to receive, run to play football. But I once witnessed an anomaly who always defied this simple rule and the most fundamental aspect of the game. He never ran! Yet he became a footballer who is not only used as a reference, but deeply studied by many clubs and players. To figure out how can a rather calm…
BY DENNIS OTU In an outpouring of joy and relief, the people of Delta State have been celebrating since the Supreme Court delivered its verdict on Friday, January 19th, 2024, marking the end of a protracted legal saga that has gripped the state. The Apex Court’s decision to uphold the election of Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has been hailed as a victory not just for the Governor but for all Deltans. Governor Oborevwori, whose tenure has been marred by legal challenges, faced an onslaught of 38 court cases contesting his election. However, he remained resolute and undistracted, continuing to…
By Funke Egbemode (egbemode3@gmail.com) Polygamy is not another type of marriage. Polygamy is another level in the marriage pantheon. It is a special kind of marriage that involves more than one woman loving and laying claims to one man. Of course, no wife wants to hear of or have to contend with it, because no woman really wants to share the heart or any part of her man. But polygamy is real and I bet, at least one marriage is threatened by this harsh reality even as you read this. Do I support it? No, but what has my support…
The Group known as ‘DELTANS LIFE MATTERS’ has said the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, CON remains the most relevant political actor and strategist from the South-South region. The group led by Comrades Christian Moses Abeh, Global Coordinator, and Bartholomew Utele, Secretary-General, stated this in an open letter written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR that was made available to newsmen in Asaba yesterday. DELTANS LIFE MATTERS equally advised President Tinubu to desist from some political worn-outs from PDP that are hustling in and around his government. See letter below. OPEN LETTER President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…
By Festus Ahon Globally, governments are striving to ensure that peoples and tribes are able to feed themselves through sustainable food supply and clean agricultural practices. For African countries which have had to face multiple challenges occasioned by climate change and human induced adversities, food security has become a major priority for people oriented governments. It is generally held that no man is one unless and until he is able to feed himself on a sustainable basis. This inclination applies to individuals as it does to communities and even societies. Initially, this concept of self-sustenance was limited, in practical application,…