Stakeholders have urged the Delta State Government to urgently address the growing crisis of unregulated land acquisition, warning that fraudulent practices and unchecked transactions are displacing families, eroding cultural heritage, and fueling unrest across communities. The call was made on Thursday in Asaba during the 12th anniversary celebration of Ndokwa Reporters, which also featured the unveiling of its flagship annual policy platform, the BEL Dialogue. The maiden edition of the dialogue was themed: “Development or Displacement: Understanding the Cost of Unregulated Land Acquisition in Our Communities – The Role of Government and Traditional Institutions in Safeguarding Community Lands.” Participants at…
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By GOODNESS TORITSEJU MENE The 4th coronation anniversary of His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, the Olu of Warri, reached a historic climax on Thursday with the announcement of the Iwere Trust Fund (ITF), a landmark initiative designed to fast-track the socio-economic growth of the Itsekiri people and their ancestral homeland. Unveiling the Fund before thousands of Itsekiri sons and daughters, traditional leaders, and well-wishers at his Aghofen Palace in Warri, Delta State, the revered monarch declared that true progress for the Itsekiri nation must be championed by Itsekiris themselves. To set the tone, Ogiame Atuwatse III, who will serve…
The Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) has announced its readiness to begin the registration of 10,000 widows under the Widows Welfare Scheme into the State’s health insurance program. The Director General of the Commission, Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, disclosed this on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from the Delta State Social Investment Program, led by the Executive Assistant to the Governor, Chief Isioma Okonta. Dr. Akpoveta assured that all necessary modalities have been put in place to ensure the registration process is completed within two weeks. He noted that the initiative is designed to enable beneficiaries to begin accessing healthcare…
BY FRED ODU/AUSTIN OYIBODE The people of Idumuje Ugboko, in Aniocha North and Umunede, in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State had every reason to be happy on Wednesday following the commissioning of a solar-powered borehole in each of the communities by Senator Ned Nwoko, representing the Delta North senatorial district in the National Assembly. The Umunede scheme will serve residents of Idumu Isiokwe, Idumu Oroh, Egwuechime, Umu Obi, and New road. The initiative was a clear demonstration of the Senator’s commitment to delivering clean and safe water to residents who had long struggled with water scarcity.…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The Executive Chairman of the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (D-SUBEB), Hon. Samuel Oghenevwogaga Mariere, has firmly dismissed allegations of bribery and kickback collection under his leadership, describing them as “false, malicious, and baseless.” Addressing journalists at the D-SUBEB Headquarters in Asaba on Wednesday, Mariere said neither he nor any member of the Board’s leadership had ever demanded or received gratuities from contractors. “These allegations are fabrications. At no time have I or any member of the Board’s leadership requested or collected money from contractors. Our processes are transparent, strictly documented, and open…
By Pst (Dr) Dayo Ekong, State Chairman, Labour Party, Lagos State As the State Chairman of the Labour Party in Lagos State, I have watched with growing concern the internal dynamics and external perceptions plaguing our great party. The Labour Party, once a beacon of hope for the masses, is now grappling with issues that threaten its unity and relevance in Nigeria’s political landscape. Chief among these is the meddlesome role and evidently waning influence of our former presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi. While I respect his contributions and the passion he ignited in 2023, it is time for a…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr From the banks of the Warri River to the heart of Ode-Itsekiri, ancestral home of the Itsekiri people, the 4th Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, the Olu of Warri, was marked yesterday with grandeur, color, and cultural pride. The celebration, which drew thousands of Itsekiri sons and daughters, as well as dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond, highlighted the deep reverence for the Warri throne, a symbol of heritage, unity, and enduring tradition. The Regatta: A Dance of Boats and Heritage The day’s high point was the Mini Boat Regatta…
The theatre of bad politics is the grand stage where personal ambition, greed, and deception overshadow the sacred duty of governance. It is a performance where politicians act for applause, not for impact where the scripts are written in lies, the costumes are stitched in hypocrisy, and the audience, made up of citizens, is left with nothing but broken promises and wasted time. Effects on Society, Citizens, and Civilization: Bad politics corrodes the moral foundation of society. It normalises dishonesty, rewards mediocrity, and punishes integrity. Citizens lose faith in the democratic process, disengage from civic duties, and retreat into apathy…
SENATOR NED NWOKO, representing Delta North Senatorial District at the National Assembly has no plans to leave the All Progressives Congress,whether now or the foreseeable future, APC chieftain Engineer Emmanuel Eboh has clarified, dismissing such rumours as vile and laughable propaganda. In a swift reaction to speculation on a viral picture where a Delta North APC politician,Chief Emma Ejiofor, reportedly visited Rotimi Amaechi, former governor of Rivers state and member of African Democratic Party, ADC, Chief Eboh said such meeting if true had nothing to do with the Senator. He noted that while courtesy visits are routine among politicians of…
Senator Ned Munir Nwoko of Delta North senatorial district, has expressed his heartfelt sympathy to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, over the death of his mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda. In a condolence message, Senator Nwoko described the late matriarch as a woman of deep faith and character whose life of service left an indelible mark on her family, the church, and the community at large. He recalled that together with her late husband, Reverend Toma Goshewe Yilwatda, Mama Lydia dedicated herself to the growth of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), where…