By Abel Johngold, mnipr It’s disheartening that most DESTMA officials seem more interested in extorting money from motorists than genuinely controlling traffic or educating road users. Their primary focus appears to be on vehicles that might commit traffic offenses, rather than ensuring smooth traffic flow. The notorious extortion hotspots are along ICT Branch of Zenith Bank to House of Assembly Junction on Okpanam Road, while the Jesus Saves Junction and Erhuvwun (Gagas) Junction along Dr. Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan Way (Summit Road) have become breeding grounds for what many now describe as “DESTMA Terrorists.” However, it’s not all gloom. I must…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria over its move to hike subscription rates for DStv and GoTV. FCCPC summoned MultiChoice Nigeria’s chief executive officer to a hearing at the agency’s headquarters on Thursday. A statement issued on Tuesday by FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu said “The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria to explain its proposed subscription price increase, set to take effect on March 1, 2025″. “Exercising its mandate under Sections 32 and 33 of the FCCPA, the FCCPC directed the Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to establish committees aimed at reconciling aggrieved party members. According to a report by ThisDay newspaper, the president issued the directive during the NEC meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja, emphasising the need for unity within the ruling party. Notably absent from the meeting were several high-profile party members, including former President Muhammadu Buhari, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi, and former Senate President Ahmad Lawan. Addressing…
Renowned communication strategist, lawyer, political scientist and Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Olorogun (Barr) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has been appointed as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President General of Urhobo Progress Union Worldwide, Chief Ese Gam Owe Esq. Chief Gam, in a letter dated 26th February 2025, said Oghenesivbe’s appointment is for the best interest of the Union and Urhobo people worldwide. Olorogun Oghenesivbe, while accepting the appointment on Wednesday, thanked the President General of UPU Worldwide, for considering him worthy to serve the union and the entire Urhobo people worldwide. He pledged his…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council proudly congratulates Prof. Hillary Owamah on his well-earned appointment as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Delta State University, Abraka. Your emergence as the youngest DVC (Academic) in DELSU’s history and the institution’s only Professor of Civil Engineering is a landmark achievement that underscores your intellectual brilliance, administrative acumen, and steadfast commitment to academic excellence. As a respected scholar, administrator, and researcher with over 60 scientific publications in top-ranking Scopus-indexed journals, your contributions to higher education in Delta State and beyond are inspiring. Your tenure as Director of Academic Planning, during which DELSU secured…
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, on Wednesday ordered the Deputy Majority Leader of the House, Natasha Osawaru, to leave the plenary for improper dressing and wearing of a dark shade. The Speaker ordered the lawmaker who is representing Egor Constituency to leave the session following a point of order raised by Nicholas Asonsere, representing Ikpoba Okha Constituency. In his point of order, Asonsere said the Deputy Majority Leader’s mode of dressing was against the rules of the House. “This hallowed chamber is a sacred home. We will not continue to accept or allow anybody…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Crude Oil Theft, Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, on Tuesday held a critical meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria. The objective of the meeting was to address the persistent and devastating challenge of crude oil theft in the country. In a post shared on X, Senator Nwoko emphasized that crude oil theft is a significant threat to both the national economy and security, underlining the urgent need for a decisive approach to tackle this menace for the benefit of the nation. The…
By DANIEL DAFE Senator Ned Nwoko, representing the people of Delta North in the National Assembly, has emphasized that The Sports University of Nigeria (SUN), located in Idumuje-Ugboko, was founded “with a vision to create a world-class institution that merges quality education with sports excellence.” He made this statement in a post on X on Tuesday night. It is worth noting that over the weekend, Senator Nwoko visited SUN for an inspection tour to assess its remarkable progress. In his post, he shared: “Seeing this vision come to life reaffirms my commitment to youth development, education, and the empowerment of…
By Abel Johngold Asaba, Delta State – February 25, 2025 The Delta State Senior Special Assistants (SSA) Forum has reaffirmed its commitment to the state’s progress and declared total support for the re-election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for a second term (2027–2031). During a high-level meeting held at Unity Hall, Delta State Government House, Asaba, the Forum deliberated on critical issues affecting the state and passed key resolutions aimed at sustaining the administration’s developmental agenda. In recognition of Governor Oborevwori’s transformative leadership and landmark achievements in infrastructural renewal, human capital development, and economic growth, the Forum unanimously bestowed upon him…
Senator Ned Nwoko has extended warm birthday wishes to Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, describing him as a visionary leader whose contributions to Delta State’s development remain undeniable. In his message, Senator Nwoko recalled Ochei’s impactful years in the Delta State House of Assembly, where he served as a lawmaker and later as Speaker. “Victor Ochei was not just another politician in the House; he was a force. His tenure as Speaker was marked by progressive legislation and infrastructural projects that directly improved the lives of Deltans.” Ochei, who represented Aniocha North from 2003 to 2015, was instrumental in pushing for…