Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Government’s economic policies for unleashing unprecedented hunger, poverty, and mass unemployment on Nigerians, turning Nigeria into the world’s poverty capital. Governor Oborevwori criticized Tinubu’s economic policies, especially the petroleum subsidy removal and floating of the Naira. He noted that whatever gains the subsidy removal would have brought have been swallowed by Naira devaluation and galloping inflation. The Delta State Governor stated this in a statement signed by his Executive Assistant on New Media, Mr. Felix Ofou, while reacting to Senator Ovie Omo-Agege’s statement as former…
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By Abel Johngold Orheruata The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), also known as the Pyrates Confraternity, Vito Corsica Deck, representing Aniocha/Oshimili and Ika Federal Constituencies in Delta State, joined the global commemoration of World Human Rights Day on Tuesday in Asaba. In a press release signed by Comrade Michael Nwadei, the Pyrates Cap’n of Vito Corsica Deck, the organization underscored the importance of Human Rights Day, observed annually on December 10th. The day serves as a powerful reminder of the principles outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which aims to uphold justice, dignity, and equality for all. However,…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has initiated a comprehensive nationwide sensitization campaign to tackle pressing national issues critical to Nigeria’s development. These include HIV/AIDS awareness, security consciousness, curbing the get-rich-quick syndrome, and advocating for tax reforms. The campaign was officially flagged off during a press briefing by the NOA Director-General, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, represented by Mrs. Rebecca Nasamu, Director of General Services, at the Federal Secretariat Complex in Asaba, Delta State. Issa-Onilu emphasized the importance of addressing these five key areas, describing them as central to the nation’s unity, progress, and well-being. The campaign will be…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The Niger Delta Transparency Watch Group (NDTWG), on Thursday called on security operatives to go after one Mr Jude Gbaboyor for Cyberstalking and Bullying of the Presidential Amnesty boss, Dr . Dennis Otuaro, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo)and the Gbaramatu kingdom. Specifically, NDTWG, in a petition dated Thursday, December 12th, 2024, to the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Department of State Security (DSS), implored security agents to fish out Mr Jude Gbaboyor for causing the Presidential Amnesty boss, Dr Dennis Otuaro, Tompolo and the entire Gbaramatu Kingdom…
By Comrade Unue Emeka, Peace has remained elusive to the Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) since the formation of the party on 6th February, 2013, from a merger of three largest opposition parties. APC filed for its first-ever electoral contest in Nigeria in Delta through Olorogun O’tega Emerhor who sought to replace the late Senator Akpor Pius Ewherido, who was then senator representing Delta Central in the Senate. Late Senator Ewherido was one of the leading national figures in Nigeria that formed APC. He, however, died barely few months after the party was formed on June…
An Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has issued an interim injunction prohibiting Lagos-based lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, from publishing, selling, or distributing any copies—physical, digital, or otherwise—of his book titled Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System. The injunction, delivered by Justice Peter Kekemeke, also extends to Farotimi’s agents, publishers, and several high-profile booksellers, including Amazon, Rovingheights, Jazzhole Lagos, and Glendora Bookshop. The ruling came after an ex-parte application filed by Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN), a managing partner at the Afe Babalola law firm, accusing the book of containing defamatory material. Although the specific allegations of libel were not…
Hon. Valentine Oyemike, the APC candidate for the Delta State House of Assembly, Ndokwa West Constituency, in the 2023 general elections, has officially welcomed Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Ibori-Suenu, the Honourable Member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency, has been described by Hon. Oyemike as a transformational leader whose decision to join the APC is a monumental boost to the party’s surging strength and influence in Delta State. Hon. Oyemike commended Hon. Ibori-Suenu for her recent uncommon empowerment programs, which have significantly impacted the lives of her constituents. He highlighted her dedication to community development as…
The Delta State Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, and Social Development has urged orphanages across the state to adopt best practices and streamline adoption processes, emphasizing the need to prioritize the welfare of children under their care. This appeal was made during a meeting of the Child Rights Implementation Committee, which brought together Heads of Personnel Management from local government areas, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and other stakeholders committed to advancing the Child Rights Law in Delta State. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Oghenekevwe Agas, raised concerns over irregularities observed in…
The Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriations, chaired by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, held its maiden meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. This meeting marked the official commencement of the committee’s work, which is expected to tackle some of the most pressing historical injustices and systemic grievances in the country. In his opening remarks, Senator Nwoko praised the composition of the committee, describing its members as a group of accomplished individuals whose diverse backgrounds in politics, business, and public service make them well-suited for the task ahead. He expressed confidence that their collective experience would drive the committee to success.…
By Nelson Agbajor Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, Delta State Commissioner for Information, has played a significant role in the media evolution and political landscape in Delta State. Deploying a well tested, strategic, media management approach, which he honed to near perfection in his previous engagements, particularly as State Publicity Secretary of Delta PDP, Dr. Osuoza has steadily and systematically delivered on his defined portfolio mandate, which is fundamentally anchored, on shaping the collective public perception of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration and effectively advancing the MORE Agenda, positively. Operating within the existing ambit of extant statutes and principles, both professionally and administratively,…