By Anthonia Ihinosen Mowah For three days, rural women from the far corners of Delta State left their farms, workshops, and market stalls — gathering with one goal in mind: to change the story of their businesses and their lives. It was no ordinary training. Under the banner of the MORE CAP-UP Project, the Wife of the Governor, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, in partnership with the Delta State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (DEMSMEDA), set in motion a bold initiative to equip women in the creative industry with the skills, knowledge, and seed grants they need to thrive. From…
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The Managing Director/CEO of Delta Wire Industries, Mr. Osaro Abusomwan, has urged the State Government to meet up with their obligations to the project as they are committed to ensuring the success of the company which would impact positively to the State’s economy and contribute immensely towards the delivery of the administration’s MORE Agenda. Mr. Abusomwan made the appeal when he received the Delta Economic Management Team led by the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, when they undertook an inspection tour of the facility. While taking the team round the establishment and explaining the functions of the different machines and…
In line with the human capital development policy for political appointees and media partners under the Renewed Hope for MORE Agenda, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has graciously approved the 6th edition of the Delta State Strategic communication Workshop, Delcom 2025. A statement on Wednesday by the State Coordinator of Delcom, and Director General of Delta State Bureau for Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, said the approval to mount the 6th edition attests to Governor Oborevwori’s unwavering commitment to consistently build a highly productive workforce in the state’s media and communication sector. He disclosed that the Head of Department of Mass Communication…
The former Vice Chairman of Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Correspondent of Leadership Newspapers, Comrade Felix Igbekoyi has been appointed National Ex-Officio by the National Secretariat of NUJ. This appointment was announced by the NUJ President, Comrade Abdullahi Alhassan Yahya during a NEC meeting in Kano State. At home in Delta State, journalists were thrown into jubilation over the appointment, describing it as a well deserved one for the Union and for journalism practice in the State. However, by this appointment, Comrade Igbekoyi has become the highest ranking Union officer from Delta State Council…
The National Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has upheld the indefinite suspension on the Secretary of Delta State Council, Comrade Victor Sorokwu, which was earlier slammed on him by the State Congress. This decision was taken in Kano State, where the NEC meeting presided over by the President, Comrade Abdullahi Alhassan Yahya asked the Secretary to step aside pending full and thorough investigation of financial impropriety, high-handedness and unethical practices, which was brought against him through a petition by the Press Centre vendor is resolved. According to insider source from the National Secretariat, the embattled Secretary…
A storm of corruption allegations has erupted at the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) as furious contractors accuse top officials — including close aides to Chairman Hon. Samuel Mariere — of running a brazen bribery racket that is bleeding school projects dry. According to multiple whistleblowers, principal officers in the Department of Planning, Research and Statistics (DPRS) are allegedly demanding 5% to 20% “returns” on every contract, cash that must be paid before a project is awarded or at key stages of execution. The alleged kingpins? Engr. Sylvester Etetafia and Antonia Krenyo, Mariere’s own personal secretary — accused…
Over 1,200 young people in Delta State just graduated from OVL Foundation’s 9ja Youth Drive 2025, walking away with life-changing skills, starter packs, and for one lucky group, a ₦1 million prize to kickstart their business dreams after gaining practical skills designed to break the cycle of unemployment and foster self-reliance. The initiative, held in commemoration of International Youth Day, is part of a nationwide campaign spanning Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones and targeting young people — particularly women and vulnerable groups — with high-demand vocational and digital training. Speaking at the Delta State graduation ceremony, OVL Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer,…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The calm of Magistrate Court 1 in Asaba broke into tense proceedings on Monday when Pastor Sunday Ogbogho of the Redeemed Christian Church of God was arraigned over a violent confrontation that allegedly ended with a neighbour’s head smashed by a wheel spanner. According to the charge sheet, the incident took place on July 27, 2025, at No. 5 Elder Ediale Street, off Ibusa Road, Asaba. Prosecutors allege that Ogbogho struck one Kenneth Orusi on the head with the metal tool, inflicting bodily harm in violation of Section 355 of the Criminal Code. The…
A frontline leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Delta state, Chief Emmanuel Afam Eboh, says the endorsement of Senator Ned Nwoko ahead of 2027 polls by Delta North APC stakeholders remains valid and irrevocable. Reacting to the criticism of Nwoko’s endorsement by an APC local government party chairman, Mr. Norbert Akachukwu Sochukwudinma, who appeared in a recent TVC interview, Chief Eboh said the objection was of no effect. It would be recalled that thousands of APC leaders and members from across the nine local government areas of Delta North had at an enlarged meeting held on the 14th…
Introduction Politics is an integral part of every society. It naturally breeds conflict, yet within every conflict there is equal or greater benefits. These benefits, however, can only be realized through constructive engagement by seeking solutions rather than fault, and by avoiding blame game. The recent achievements by the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review in Ikot Ekpene and Enugu are commendable. The submissions by various Anioma groups advocating for the creation of Anioma State were well argued, transparent, and inclusive. There was an ample opportunity for dissenting voices to be heard during the Public Hearings. However, the Odu Oma Club…