Communication strategist and General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, has been elected and sworn-in as the Public Relations Executive of the Delta State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR. NIPR is the only professional body saddled with the responsibility of regulating the practice of Public Relations in Nigeria, since 1963. Oghenesivbe at the Oath taking ceremony during the 2025 Congress of the State Chapter of NIPR in Asaba, on Wednesday, promise to serve members and the Institute without blemish. He thanked a Senior Fellow of the Institute, Chief Emma Ogidi…
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By Ogaga Ariemu The landing cost of premium motor spirit dropped to N774.82 per litre, cheaper than the ex-depot price of Dangote Refinery’s fuel, which stood at N825 per litre. This is according to the latest competency centre daily energy data released by the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria on Tuesday. Data from MEMAN indicates that estimated import parity into tanks has reduced to N774.82 per litre, a reduction of N152.56 or 16.5 percent from the N927.48 per litre quoted on February 21, 2025 regarding petrol. The development comes as global oil price drop persists. For instance, Brent Crude…
The Senate on Tuesday approved the restoration of the Aniocha North II State Constituency in Delta, in compliance with the Supreme Court judgment in suit No. SC/129/2019. According to Vanguard, the approval followed a motion during plenary on the “Restoration of Aniocha North II State Constituency, Delta in compliance with Supreme Court Judgment,” sponsored by Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta North). The upper chamber also resolved that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must comply with the resolution. It further directed that the restoration of the constituency take effect in the next State House of Assembly election, after the current term of…
By Daniel Dafe The Senator representing Delta North in the Senate, Senator Ned Nwoko, on Monday visited the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa. He was accompanied by his wife, Regina Daniels-Nwoko. In a post on X, Monday, titled ‘Driving Growth in Nigeria’s Creative & Cultural Sector’, he wrote: “Today, my wife, Regina Daniels, and I had an insightful meeting with the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa.” Nwoko added that their “discussion focused on fostering collaboration to expand Nigeria’s creative industry, promote our cultural heritage, and create sustainable…
By Abel Johngold In a bold move to cater for the treatment of children and pregnant women , the Delta State Government has disbursed N1 billion to the Delta State Contributory Health Insurance Commission (DSCHC) to enhance healthcare services and incentivize hospitals to deliver better outcomes. The Director-General and CEO of the DSCHC, Olorogun Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, made this announcement on Monday, March 10, 2025, during a stakeholder engagement session with staff of the Hospital Management Board (HMB) at Asaba Specialist Hospital and General Hospital Okwe. According to Dr. Akpoveta, the funds have already been distributed to hospitals partnering with…
By Abel Johngold, MNIPR The lingering leadership tussle within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has taken a new turn as Hon. (Chief) Evance Ochuko Ivwurie has issued a scathing statement against Festus Keyamo, SAN, over what he described as an unconstitutional power grab. In his direct message to Keyamo, Ivwurie accused the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of arbitrarily forming a “College of Leaders” as the apex decision-making body of the party in Delta State—a move he said was strongly opposed by former Deputy Senate President, Obarisi Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR, and other party stakeholders. Omo-Agege…
By Abel Johngold, MNIPR In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, the Vito Corsica Deck (Aniocha/Oshimili and Ika Federal Constituencies) of the National Association of Seadogs (NAS), Pyrates Confraternity, in collaboration with the Blizzard Deck (Boston and environs, USA), took to the streets of Asaba in a rally advocating for the protection, empowerment, and rights of women. The rally, which commenced at 10 a.m. from the Vito Corsica Deck Anchor Point off Okpanam Road, saw members of the Seadogs, led by Deck Capoon, Comrade Michael Chukwuma Nwaidei, stopping at strategic locations to spread awareness. The group distributed educational materials…
By Makua Ubanagu A former Minister of Works, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, has claimed that the beauty of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan poses a problem for her in politics, stating that men find it difficult to ignore her presence. Speaking on Arise News on Monday, Ogunlewe remarked that female senators do not consider themselves inferior to men and often assert themselves in political discussions. However, he suggested that Senator Natasha’s physical appearance sets her apart in a way that affects how men react to her. “The female senators did not look at themselves as if they were inferior to men. They were…
The absence of the presiding judge of Asaba Customary Court 3, Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State has stalled a legal battle between a landlord and his tenant. The judge did not sit to hear the matter because he was said to be attending health training workshop. The landlord, Pastor Sunday Ogbogho Onosakponome, of the Redeemed Christian Church of God has sued his tenant, Kenneth Orusi over unlawful occupant of a one-bedroom apartment in his house in Asaba, the State capital Pastor Onosakponome, the Plaintiff, sought to evict his tenant, Kenneth Orusi, Defendant over a renovation claim, but…
The immediate past President of the Senate and Delta State APC governorship candidate during the 2023 election, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, on Saturday, met with President Bola Tinubu, at the presidential villa. Omo-Agege’s visit is coming weeks after some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Delta State led by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Olorogun Festus Keyamo, SAN, also met with Mr. President. The Delta APC 2023 governorship candidate had been on a ‘thanking tour’ to members of the party across the 25 local government areas of the state. Omo-Agege confirmed the visit to President Tinubu in…