By Abel Johngold The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has decorated Ejiroghene Obiuwevbi Adegor, a newly promoted Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), and 19 others with their new ranks. The event was graced by the officers’ spouses, relatives, and friends, including colleagues on Tuesday, 17th September, 2024, at the Conference Hall, Police State Command Headquarters, Okpanam road, Asaba. Decorating the newly-elevated ACP in Delta Police Command at a ceremony, CP Abaniwonda, who described her promotion as well deserved and a reward for her dedication and commitment to duties, noted that the promotions were well-deserved, that promotion,…
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Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, has said that the energy policy of governor Sheriff Oborevwori is all emcompassing, expected to provide constant power supply to the three senatorial districts under Public-Private Partnership. He noted that the PPP plan would entail series of strategies capable of solving the epileptic power supply problems across the state, assuring that the state will domesticate the federal energy Law empowering both state and federal governments to invest, generate and transmit power in their jurisdictions. Dr Oghenesivbe, made the disclosure while speaking on Wednesday as guest of…
By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is committed to meaningful development and realistic reforms in Delta State, staying true to his social contract with the people. His administration’s focus is on creating opportunities for every Deltan to access resources that will expand their enterprises, enable them to create wealth, and improve their living conditions. This vision is encapsulated in the MORE agenda, which prioritizes poverty alleviation and wealth creation. In the light of the above, the governor has again reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that residents of the state do not suffer unduly from economic hardship occasioned…
Abel Johngold Orheruata The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21, governorship election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, on Wednesday got a heroic welcome from a huge enthusiastic crowd in his Ewhohimi community, Esan South East Local Government Area where he hosted elders and leaders of the party from Ewhohimi, Ewhossa and Ewatto at his country home in Okaigben Quarters. It was the beginning of whole day campaign tour of the local council area, where he assured them that they will be proud of him and his deputy. In his welcome address, Hon Peter Aguele,…
CHAIRMAN, Senate Committee on Reparation & Repatriation, Senator Ned Nwoko has thrown his weight behind the Gambian Foreign Minister, Mamadou Tangara for the position of the Commonwealth Secretary-General. Nwoko who represents Delta North Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate said, in a statement in Abuja, on Tuesday that Tangara has the valuable experience to head the secretariat of the Commonwealth, noting that he stands out as one of the most experienced and accomplished contenders for the top job. “With an impressive tenure as one of the longest-serving African Foreign Ministers, his expertise in diplomacy, politics and developmental issues is unparalleled.…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State, the ambition of Dr Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) got a significant boost on Tuesday when the Edo State Market Women threw their weight behind him as their preferred candidate. The endorsement and support was announced by the Edo state market women leader, Madam Blacky Ogiemen, at a well-attended annual get-together and hosting of the Grand Patron, Governor Godwin Obaseki at the Lawn Tennis Court of the Ogbe Stadium, Benin City. Madam Ogiemen said in the course of her welcome address that the traders…
With just three days to the governorship election in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has warned civil servants that they would be the first victim, if the party doesn’t win the election. He stated this on Tuesday during a thank you meeting inside the Sir Victor Uwaifor Hub, Benin City, where he met with public servants. He said, I came to appreciate and thank you from the bottom of my heart,” adding, “I won’t have achieved what we achieved without you.” He said when he came to office, he told himself that he was going to be the last governor…
The President/ Founder of the Association of Niger Delta Women for Agricultural Development Hon. Mrs Princess Efe Ekpokpe A.K.A Princess of Niger Delta has emphasized the need for women to harness available opportunities, strength, creativity and resilience to drive meaningful change in the Niger-Delta region. She made the emphasis during a stakeholders meeting of the Association in Warri, Delta State. The Princess of the Niger Delta reiterates the vision of the Association as empowering women and transforming the Agricultural landscape of the Niger Delta. ln her words ” our association is committed to supporting and amplifying the voices of women…
I like to play hide and seek with my five year old son. When it is his turn to hide I have to close my eyes and count to ten before I begin the search for his whereabouts. To make the game interesting for him, I must pretend I don’t know where he is hiding even when I see half of his feet out of his hiding place. I have to keep saying “where is this boy” even when I know exactly where he is. Meanwhile he is there in his “hiding” place chuckling and quite convinced that he has…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration was determined to ensure that residents of the state do not unduly suffer from the economic hardship bedeviling the country. Governor Oborevwori, disclosed this at the flag-off of 4th disbursement of the Delta State Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus, D-CARES, held at the Events Centre, Asaba, at which 97,365 persons benefitted. The tally of beneficiaries on Tuesday brought the grand sum of beneficiaries of D- CARES to over 208, 000. Oborevwori said the gesture in D- CARES was in furtherance of his administration’s desire to meet the…