*Happy Birthday Engr. Kestin Pondi, for Leadership and Service on Your Birthday* We, the Executive and members of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) celebrate you as you mark another birthday. We honour you not just for the occasion, but for the professionalism, vision, and dedication you consistently bring to national service and development. Your leadership continues to inspire confidence and make a meaningful difference. We acknowledge your widely recognised stewardship at Tantita Security Services Limited, where your unwavering commitment to safeguarding critical national assets has played a significant role in improving security and stability in the Niger Delta. Through…
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Senator Ned Nwoko has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to accessible and quality healthcare by delivering a comprehensive medical outreach programme to communities across Delta North Senatorial District. The latest outreach brought medical services to hundreds of residents in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area and Ibusa in Oshimili North Local Government Area, alongside beneficiaries from surrounding communities. The two-day medical programme featured a team of visiting doctors, nurses and other health professionals who attended to men and women, young and old, addressing a wide range of medical needs. Beneficiaries received thorough consultations and treatment for ailments including eye and dental…
The Nigeria Branch of the International Law Association (ILA) has admitted the Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. Wilfred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq., as a full member of the Association. The confirmation was conveyed in a letter signed by the Membership Coordinator, Mr. Abraham Adeniran, which noted that Dr. Oghenesivbe now belongs to an elite group of legal scholars and practitioners engaged in research, knowledge development, capacity building, and the preparation of reports on critical areas of international law. Established in Brussels in 1873, the International Law Association is a globally recognised body devoted to the…
Women across Delta State on Monday gathered in Asaba to pray against cultism, drug abuse, immorality and other social vices during the 19th edition of the Mothers Arise Prayer Conference. The annual prayer conference, hosted by the Wife of the Governor of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, was held on February 2, 2026, at the Government House Chapel, Asaba, with the theme “Not So,” drawn from Luke 1:60. The event focused on the critical role of mothers in spiritual intercession, family stability and societal transformation. Addressing the gathering, Deaconess Oborevwori charged women across the state to rise from spiritual slumber…
PRESS RELEASE *ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE PASSING OF EVANGELIST MRS. ELIZABETH AZU OVWILE* The family of Azu of Elume Main Town, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, with deep sorrow but total submission to the will of God, announces the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Evangelist Mrs. Elizabeth Azu Ovwile. Evangelist Mrs. Elizabeth Azu Ovwile, aged 71, hailed from Elume Main Town in Sapele LGA of Delta State. She was a devoted Christian, a woman of faith, and a pillar of strength to her family and community. Until her passing, she was an active and committed member…
The recent agitation by some youths of Okpanam regarding the proper identification of the multi-billion-naira Cubana Millennium City project calls for calm reflection and strategic thinking rather than emotional reaction. There is no dispute that Cubana Millennium City is physically located in Okpanam, within Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. That geographical fact remains unchanged, regardless of how the project is referenced in wider communication. However, in branding, investment communication, and place marketing, locations are often referenced by the most recognisable metropolitan identity to enhance visibility, market appeal, and investor confidence. No doubt, Okpanam lies within the Delta…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday lauded the Chairman of Maton Engineering Limited, Mr. Matthew Tonlagha, for his life of service, resilience and generosity, describing the large turnout at his 50th birth anniversary celebration as a testament to a life that has positively impacted humanity. Speaking at the thanksgiving ceremony held in Warri, Governor Oborevwori said the testimonies shared at the event were lessons worthy of emulation, noting that the gathering reflected the many lives Tonlagha had touched over the years. “I am particularly happy for you because I know your story,. For ten good years, you could…
Nigeria will reap from its demographic dividend if youths, women are prioritised, equipped with skills, says VP Shettima The Federal Government of Nigeria, on Monday, flagged off a free nationwide training of 10 million Nigerians on financial inclusion and literacy. This is just as the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said Nigeria can reap bountifully from its demographic dividend only if young Nigerians and women are equipped with the needed skills and ethical grounding required for a speedily progressing digital economy. The training being undertaken by the Office of the Vice President through the Presidential Committee on Economic &…
A former Labour Party senatorial candidate for Delta North in the 2023 general elections, Barrister Kennedy Kanma, has again called on humanity to promote cultural and religious tolerance as the world marks the International Day of Human Fraternity. This renewed call was made when the former Labour Party chieftain received members of the Obedient Movement and supporters of African Democratic Congress, ADC, during a recent visit to Ogwashi-Uku, Kanma’s hometown. “Today, as the world marks the International Day of Fraternity, we must all remember that our greatest strength lies in our diversity. Therefore, we must never take our culture, belief,…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has described technical and vocational education as one of the most effective tools for tackling youth unemployment in the country, noting that graduates would emerge as skilled professionals, entrepreneurs and employers of labour rather than job seekers. Governor Oborevwori made the remark on Monday during the inauguration of the newly completed Model Technical College, Omadino, Warri South Local Government Area of the state, describing the institution as a flagship investment in technical and vocational education by his administration. He said some achievements were better appreciated when seen rather than spoken about, stressing that…