The Wife of the Governor of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has said that the state is set for a divine expansion and increased productivity across all sectors in 2025. Deaconess Oborevwori, stated this during the 2025 edition of Mothers Arise prayer conference held at Government House Chapel, Asaba, on Monday, February 3, 2025. Speaking on the theme, “Rehoboth” (Gen 26:23), Deaconess Oborevwori expressed confidence that citizens and residents of Delta State will be exempted from the prevailing challenges as the state begins the new year. She declared that the state will witness the fulfillment of God’s promise, just as…
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Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has been named the Delta Man of the Year 2024 following a survey conducted by The NEHEMS-CAPOIN, an independent, non-governmental organization. The award was presented at a ceremony titled “The Media Unveiling for Delta Man of the Year 2024 Award”, held in Asaba. Governor Oborevwori emerged victorious ahead of Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, and Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) of Tantita Security Services, who manages the Federal Government’s Oil and Gas Facilities Security Surveillance Contract. According to the poll results, Oborevwori secured 359 votes—349 from physical voting and 10 from online participation.…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State has been hit with yet another major defection as Hon. Somadina Anwasia, a respected party chieftain and former Vice Chairman of Oshimili South LGA, officially resigned from the party. His resignation, which takes effect from February 3, 2025, is in solidarity with Distinguished Senator Ned Nwoko’s push for the creation of Anioma State. This latest exit is coming barely two days after Senator Ned Nwoko himself dumped the PDP, and it appears to be triggering a ripple effect, with stakeholders pulling out in droves. Hon. Anwasia has been a key figure in…
Afrobeats Diva Tiwa Savage has reconciled with her ex-husband and baby daddy @Teebillz after six years of divorce. The couple who were married in 2013 were blessed with a son, but their relationship went south in 2018 when the husband accused Tiwa of infidelity. They later divorced same year with Tiwa gaining custody of their son. During the divorce process, Wizkid was mentioned as one of the men Tiwa was having an affair with as it was reported that he always called Tiwa even at ungodly hours and she will leave everything behind just to go be with him. After…
By Charles Chukwuedo Snr, Esq. The recently concluded ThisDay newspaper awards, held in Lagos to commemorate its 30th anniversary, exemplify a troubling and increasingly pervasive culture within Nigeria’s media landscape. It is both paradoxical and hypocritical that ThisDay, the very organisation behind Arise Morning Show, whose presenters are notorious for excoriating politicians over corruption and misgovernance, should engage in a practice that is itself ethically dubious. The notion that a media establishment, which ought to remain an impartial arbiter of truth and accountability, assumes the role of conferring accolades upon politicians, corporate executives, and public officeholders is deeply problematic. In…
Dear Anioma brothers and sisters, it is wisdom that determines outcomes of our life journey. In the same vein, it is discernment that aids us to find the right mix of leverage to actualize our mission in life, for, it is our pathway and in sync with our goal in life that takes us to the El-dorado. The Anioma State project is in the front burner of our needs as a people with common destiny. The pursuit for the state creation may not have started ab initio with Senator Nwoko; but in truth he has given the vibe, fervour, verve…
The Deputy President of the 9th Senate and former Delta State APC governorship candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has accused the PDP-led Delta State Government of marginalizing the people of Ndokwa East Local Government Area. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting with APC elders, leaders, and members in Aboh, Ndokwa East, Omo-Agege lamented that despite the area’s significant contributions to the state’s revenue, there is little to show in terms of tangible infrastructure development. Addressing the underdevelopment in Ndokwa East, he said, “Look at Abor, where we are today—no telephone network, yearly flooding, and yet none of these issues have…
Dr. Ikenna Erinne, a 36-year-old Nigerian cardiologist based in the United States, has tragically taken his own life following a contentious child support ruling against him. The incident occurred on Sunday, January 26. Born in Anambra State, Dr. Erinne faced a prolonged and difficult divorce battle with his estranged wife, culminating in a court decision that mandated he pay $15,000 monthly in child support. Clayton Udo, a Nigerian-American, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a post on X.com, stating that the court’s ruling had a devastating financial impact on Dr. Erinne, contributing to his tragic decision. He wrote, “The abuse of…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has filed a three-count charge against former Senator Peter Nwaoboshi in the Federal High Court, Abuja, over allegations of defamation, cyberstalking, and threats to the life of Senator Ned Nwoko, who currently represents Delta North in the National Assembly. The case, registered under Charge No. FHC/ABJ/02/21/2025, names the IGP as the complainant and Senator Nwaoboshi as the defendant. The charges, which center on statements Nwaoboshi allegedly made on July 22, 2023, claim that he accused Nwoko of bribing judges with $1.5 million and attempting to manipulate judicial appointments. The IGP argues that these statements,…
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has criticized former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, for his remarks against President Bola Tinubu. Amaechi’s comments, which included calls for “brutal force” to seize power in 2027, were described by Ohanaeze Ndigbo as alarming and a threat to democracy. In a statement released on Saturday in Kaduna, Deputy President General Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro denounced Amaechi’s rhetoric, stressing that the Igbo people would never support any conspiracy aimed at undermining an elected president’s legitimacy. “Amaechi’s outrageous call for Nigerians to resort to ‘brutal force’ in an attempt to snatch…