By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, has conferred the prestigious Royal Order of Iwere (ROI) award on Papa Ayodele Joseph Oritsegbubemi Oritsejafor, OFR, the General Overseer of Word of Life Bible Church, in recognition of his towering contributions to faith, society, and humanity. The revered cleric, fondly called “Papa Ayo,” was among seven distinguished Nigerians decorated at the maiden ROI investiture held at the Olu’s Palace in Warri. Other recipients include Dr. Ebi Omatsola of Conoil PLC; Mr. Oti Ikomi of Proton Energy; Her Excellency, Dr. Helen Boyo Ekwueme; Mrs.…
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by Ntakobong Otongaran Former Labour Party (LP) vice-presidential candidate, Dr. Datti Baba-Ahmed, has dismissed the opposition coalition floated on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying its promoters are deceiving Nigerians with false claims of being able to rescue the country. Baba-Ahmed, who was Peter Obi’s running mate in the 2023 presidential election, made the remarks while speaking on television. “They are deceiving us,” he said, faulting the coalition that parades prominent political figures including former Senate President David Mark, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufai, former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi and ex-Osun…
In a shocking revelation, Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has exposed a staged kidnapping incident in Aniocha North, Delta State, describing it as a “reckless and criminal act” that undermines public trust and security efforts. The incident, which involved a young man faking his own abduction and circulating a viral video showing him in a forest, has sparked outrage and prompted the Senator to call for severe consequences for those involved. According to a press statement released by Senator Nwoko, he was alerted to the alleged kidnapping through a distress call from the young man’s parent. Acting…
By Idowu Ephraim Faleye You say the masses are hungry. You scream it on the streets. You chant it on television. You repeat it on social media until your voices echo across the land. Yet when one looks closer, the truth glares back at us—you, yourselves are not hungry. You never were. You had your chance to serve. You sat in offices where you enjoyed the good things of power. You tasted the sweetness of the commonwealth. You built empires with the people’s resources. But today, you beat your chest and shout, “the masses are hungry,” not because you care…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, has outlined a bold vision for the Itsekiri nation, declaring that culture, language, and unity must be safeguarded if the kingdom is to thrive in the years ahead. In an exclusive interview at his palace to mark his 4th coronation anniversary, the monarch described his reign so far as “a daily walk of grace,” noting that the challenges of the throne have only strengthened his resolve. “Smooth seas do not make good sailors. We are a people of the water — the throne is not…
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…
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…