President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unlocked Ajaokuta Steel Company with a historic 20-year Gas Supply Agreement between Ajaokuta Steel and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL. Tinubu Breaks 46-year Jinx as Ajaokuta Steel Finally… The deal was signed by Prof. Nasir Abdulsalam, MD/CEO of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited. For the first time since 1979, the steel plant now has what investors said it needed most: guaranteed, uninterrupted gas for the next 20 years. —THE DEADLOCK IS OVER— Built to be the heart of Nigeria’s industrial revolution, Ajaokuta has sat idle for nearly half a century. Billions were spent. Committees…
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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has continued to bring relief and renewed hope to vulnerable women across the state as 10,000 beneficiaries of the Delta State Widows Welfare Scheme began receiving their June 2026 monthly stipends. Beneficiaries drawn from the 25 Local Government Areas of the state were said to be receiving alerts as of Friday, with many expressing appreciation to the Oborevwori administration for sustaining the intervention programme. The scheme, designed to cushion the economic hardship faced by widows, has provided a critical lifeline to thousands of women grappling with the emotional trauma of losing their spouses…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr It was a celebration of six decades of excellence, integrity and impactful service on Thursday as prominent Delta State government officials paid glowing tributes to renowned journalist, public relations practitioner and Chairman of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF), Mr. Emmanuel Enebeli, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Leading the accolades were the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, and the Commissioner for Special Duties (Government House), Dr. Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza, who described the diamond jubilarian as an outstanding media professional whose influence has shaped journalism, strategic…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been described as a visionary leader and the only viable choice for the sustained development, growth and progress of Nigeria, at this time of its nationhood. The assertion was contained in a statement issued by the Conference of Niger Delta Coastal/Riverine People, a body of multi-sector professionals from the coastal and riverine communities of the Niger Delta region, living at home and abroad. The statement signed by its Chairman, Hon Lawrence Etta, and National Coordinator/Director of Mobilisation, Mr Fred Edoreh, alongside its Secretary, Public Relations and Research Officers, Henry Babatunde, Wilson Bodise, and Comrade Victor…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, has congratulated the immediate past Governor of Delta State, , on his birthday. The Council described Senator Okowa as a humble, accessible, and listening leader whose administration positively impacted the lives of many Deltans. In a statement signed by Chairman, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, and Acting Secretary, Comrade Josephine Omodior, the Council praised his people-oriented leadership. The NUJ said Okowa’s administration, from 2015 to 2023, was distinguished by policies that promoted workers’ welfare and strengthened democratic governance. The Council recalled that his approval of notional promotions to Grade Level 17 ended years…
As goodwill messages continue to pour in for former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, on the occasion of his 67th birthday, the member representing Oshimili South Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Bridget Ifechukwukwu Anyafulu, has described him as an exceptional statesman whose visionary leadership and enduring legacy have continued to shape the socio-economic and political landscape of Delta State. Anyafulu, in a heartfelt goodwill message made available to journalists on Wednesday, hailed the former governor—fondly referred to as the “Ekwueme of the World”—for what she described as an illustrious public service career marked by integrity, compassion,…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, heartily congratulates the immediate past Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, on the joyous occasion of his birthday. Today offers yet another opportunity to celebrate a leader whose tenure as Governor of Delta State from 2015 to 2023 was marked by humility, accessibility, and an uncommon willingness to listen to the yearnings of the people. As a listening Governor, Senator Okowa distinguished himself by responding positively to genuine concerns raised by Deltans. One of his most enduring legacies was the abolition of the long-standing career stagnation…
On behalf of the great people of Delta Central, I heartily congratulate Your Excellency, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON, on the joyous occasion of your 67th birthday. As you celebrate this remarkable milestone, I join your family, friends, political associates and well-wishers in thanking Almighty God for His faithfulness and abundant grace upon your life. Your years of dedicated public service, from the grassroots to the highest levels of leadership in Delta State and Nigeria, reflect an enduring commitment to good governance, selfless service and the advancement of our people. Your contributions to the growth and development of Delta…
Otuaro Celebrates Okowa at 67, Describes Former Delta Governor as an Exceptional Leader and Statesman His Excellency, Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Esq., immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State and a leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, has paid glowing tribute to his former boss and political associate, Senator Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, CON, on the occasion of his 67th birthday, describing him as an exceptional leader, compassionate statesman and visionary administrator whose legacy continues to inspire generations of leaders across Delta State and Nigeria. In a heartfelt congratulatory message marking the former governor’s birth anniversary,…
His Excellency, Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Esq., immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State, has felicitated with His Royal Majesty, Pere S. P. Luke Kalanama VIII, the Pere of Akugbene-Mein Kingdom, on the occasion of his 60th birth anniversary, describing the revered monarch as a visionary traditional ruler whose reign has brought honour, stability and remarkable progress to his kingdom. In a congratulatory message issued to commemorate the monarch’s diamond jubilee, Otuaro said the 60th birthday celebration was not only a personal milestone for the royal father but also a moment of pride and thanksgiving for the people of Akugbene-Mein…