A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Hon. Chief Evance Ochuko Ivwurie, has berated the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for what he described as hypocrisy in opposing President Bola Tinubu’s policies while secretly seeking to join the APC. Chief Ivwurie, a former member of the Delta State House of Assembly and former Commissioner for Special Duties, accused Governor Oborevwori of political duplicity, alleging that while publicly attacking the President, he was simultaneously maneuvering join the APC behind closed doors. “His actions reflect a troubling desperation and a profound lack of integrity,” he…
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Former Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Delta State Council, Comrade Norbert Kpomiose Chiazor, says Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has shown high regard for competence and fairness with the appointment of Dr.Mrs.Minimim Oseji as state Head of Service. The new Head of Service was married to Supreme Court Justice,late Hon.Justice Chukwudumebi Oseji who hailed from Idumuje Unor in Aniocha North local government area. In a statement following the appointment of Dr. Mrs Oseji,Comrade Chiazor, an indigene of Idumuje Unor and Executive Assistant Media to the Governor on Media said the people of his ancestral home were in a festive mood. The…
The Ika Youth Peace Movement (IYPM) has commended Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro for his remarkable developmental strides since assuming office as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) on March 14, 2024. In just one year, Dr. Otuaro has repositioned the PAP as a platform for education, economic empowerment, and regional stability, moving away from a system of stipend dependency to one focused on long-term development. Key Achievements Under Dr. Otuaro’s Leadership (March 2024 – March 2025) 1. Education & Scholarships Increased PAP scholarship beneficiaries from 1,700 to 2,500 for the 2024/2025 academic session. Introduced postgraduate scholarship support for…
The challenge of accessing the second Niger bridge would soon be a thing of the past as the Federal Government, Monday, commenced the construction of the 17.5km dual carriage access road. Flagging off the ceremony, President Bola Tinubu, said his administration was responding to challenges faced by road users by improving connectivity, safety and boosting of trade and commerce across the country. Represented by the Governor of Delta, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, the President said the construction of the Access Road was a testament to his administration’s commitment to providing road infrastructure of the most vital interest and consequence. He…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, has approved the appointment of Dr. Mrs Minimim Oseji as Head of Service. Her appointment is sequel to the retirement of Mr. Reginald Bayoko who occupied the office for almost 9 years. Mrs Oseji, a medical doctor, was until her appointment Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and was previously Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health. In 2020, she was elected the 22nd National President of Medical Women’s Association of Nigerian (MWAN). The new Head of Service would be sworn-in on Monday, March 31, 2025.
(Chapter 2) Monica stepped out of the elevator that night with her heart pounding, her mind replaying Alexander’s words. You remind me of someone I lost a long time ago. What did that mean? Was he comparing her to his late wife? Was she just a memory to him—something familiar but untouchable? Days passed, and though she kept busy with work, she couldn’t shake the thought of him. She told herself she was being foolish. He was a powerful businessman, a widower, a man who had lived through decades of experiences she couldn’t begin to understand. And yet, every time…
By Abel Johngold, MNIPR In a remarkable display of unity, resilience, and determination, the landlords and residents of Ozoma Hill-Top Estate, Ogbeozoma Okpanam, have achieved what many thought impossible—powering their community with a fully self-funded electricity transformer. Without waiting for government intervention or assistance from the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), these residents took their future into their own hands, contributing over N100 million to install a 500KVA, 33-line transformer that now brings light and hope to their homes. The official commissioning of the project on Monday, March 24, 2025, was not just a celebration of electrification but a testament…
By Prince Efe Duku All political systems experience conflicts and contestations for their control. By the rational choice theory and as dissected in Gareth Morgan’s seminal work, ‘Interests, Conflict, and Power: Organizations as Political Systems’, these conflicts are sometimes mild or fierce depending on the interests driving them. Anyhow they come, truly democratic leaders resolve conflicts based on settled rules of law to protect the interests of the people as the ultimate source of political power. Promoting, protecting and enriching rules that preserve the interests of the grassroots is always populist. Herein lies the increasing grassroots appeal of the Deputy…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata, MNIPR In a groundbreaking move to promote grassroots sports and youth development, the Senator representing Delta North, Distinguished Senator Prince Ned Nwoko, has constructed a state-of-the-art Mini Stadium at Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. The newly completed facility features a modern football pitch, a seven-a-side multi-sports pitch, pavilions on both sides, and fully equipped dressing rooms. The project is expected to energize the local sports scene, providing a vibrant space for budding athletes and sports enthusiasts in Delta North and beyond. Senator Nwoko, a renowned advocate for grassroots sports, has consistently demonstrated…
By Daniel Dafe Senator Ned Munir Nwoko has appreciated and congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the official flag-off of the construction of the access road to the Second Niger Bridge linking Delta and Anambra States (Phase 2A, Contract No. 8792), as well as the reconstruction of the Asaba-Benin Expressway. This was contained in a letter addressed to the president and made available to journalists on Sunday. In his words, “these projects are of immense strategic importance, not only for the South-South and South-East regions but for Nigeria as a whole.” According to the federal lawmaker, by prioritizing their execution, his…