By Omonigho Okotie In a concerted effort to safeguard Delta State’s youth, the Delta State Government through the State Orientation and Communications Bureau, under the leadership of Director-General Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, partnered with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to bring a crucial message of awareness to the students of Ebu and Illah Grammar Schools. This initiative aligns directly with His Excellency, Dr. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE agenda, which prioritizes enhanced peace and security throughout the state. Dr. Oghenesivbe, while addressing the students, conveyed Governor Oborevwori’s deep concern regarding the alarming rise of substance abuse in Nigeria. He…
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Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has expressed profound gratitude to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and President of the Senate, His Excellency, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, on his appointment as Chairman, Senate Committee of Local Content. Senator Joel-Onowakpo in a statement he personally endorsed christened “My Gratitude,” and made available to newsmen, also expressed appreciation to the Deputy President of the Senate, His Excellency Senator Barau Jibrin CFR, the Senate Majority Leader, His Excellency Senator Michael Bamidele Opeyemi CON, and the entire Senate leadership, for the confidence reposed in him. He promised to work tirelessly toward promotion…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata, mnipr The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for appointing and swearing in Olorogun Martin Aruviere Egharhevwa, Esq. as the Honourable Federal Commissioner representing Delta State in the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). In a statement signed by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR, the Deputy President of the 9th Senate (2019–2023), the party hailed the President’s decision, describing Olorogun Egharhevwa as a distinguished professional with a strong educational background, both at home and abroad, and a deep commitment to progressive ideals and good governance.…
Tantita Security Services Special Volunteers Force aka Tantita Ambassadors has described High Chief Kestin Pondi, Managing Director, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited as an exceptional leader who is a champion of progress and a beacon of hope to many. In a statement signed by the Coordinator, Tantita Security Ambassadors and Volunteers, Comrade Efe Feludu O’Kwakpovwe, Secretary Barr.Andrew Efole and Public Relations Officer, Comrade Stanley Umukoro Public Relation Officer, said High Chief Kestin Pondi,has distinguished himself as man with the milk of human kindness. “We celebrate a titan of industry, a champion of progress, and a beacon of hope for the…
National Leader, Niger Delta Peace Awareness Movement, (NDPAM) Alhaji Awo Destiny Harmony has exposed a sinister plot to tarnish the reputation of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), describing it as a target of envy driven blackmail. Alhaji Harmony in a bold statement in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State called for support for PINL, urging the public to reject the frivolous attempts to tarnish the company’s image. “PINL which has been diligently carrying out its pipeline surveillance duties in line with its contract agreement with the Federal Government, has become the target of envy-driven blackmail”. “Despite its exemplary service, PINL has been facing…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved several key road projects across Nigeria, with a total allocation of over N1.3 trillion. The approved projects are aimed at improving the country’s transportation infrastructure and enhancing economic growth. — The projects include the construction of an access road in Delta State, which has been allocated N470.9 billion. Additionally, N148 billion has been earmarked for the construction of an access road to the Second Niger Bridge in Anambra State. — Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Phase 2, Section 1) has received approval for reconstruction, with an allocation of N195 billion as part of the Presidential Infrastructure…
The Provost, Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, Delta State, Prof. Josephine Anene-Okeakwa, has said that the Federal Government was working towards addressing the issue of low enrollment in colleges of education across the country, as she called on media practitioners to imbibe the principle of responsible journalism. Prof. Anene -Okeakwa, made the observation while speaking to journalists who visited her institution following report in some online media platforms that lecturers were more than students studying at the institution. She expressed deep disappointment over the misleading publication, stating that the author failed to conduct proper research before making such allegations.…
Deputy President of the Senate in the 9th National Assembly, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has urged Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that they are not welcome in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Senator Omo-Agege, who was the APC governorship candidate in the 2023 Delta State election, noted that the party has continued to gain momentum in the state, with the only PDP senator set to join the APC and about three House of Representatives members also preparing to switch allegiance. Speaking during an APC leaders, elders, and…
Controversial Nigerian artist Portable has sparked reactions with his recent comments about using spiritual methods to control his relationships with women. The singer, who has made headlines for taking only his wife to London while leaving his other partners behind, expressed his views in a viral video. He stated, “If I find a woman I’m interested in, I will bind her spiritually. When I no longer want her, I will set her free. You don’t have to wait for a man to marry you before changing your name to his. I support you all year long, yet you refuse to…
_by Omorodion Omoregie_ By now, John Mayaki’s predictable pattern of distortion is well known—twisting facts, feigning objectivity, and spinning baseless narratives in a desperate bid to muddy the waters. His latest piece, “_…And Ighodalo Surrendered_,” is no different—an exercise in deliberate misrepresentation masquerading as analysis. In yet another disingenuous piece, he advances the ignorant argument that the PDP’s decision to call fewer witnesses than initially listed somehow signals defeat. What he conveniently ignores is the fundamental principle of election petitions: *documentary evidence is king*. Section 137 of the Electoral Act 2022 explicitly states that a petitioner does not need oral…