By Kenneth Orusi On a memorable day in Onicha Olona, the political landscape of Delta State, particularly Delta North was stirred as Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly (NASS) and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparation and Repatriation, was officially welcomed into the Aniocha North chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The event, a significant show of unity and strength, was a powerful symbol of the growing influence of the APC in Delta State. The occasion was a well-organized affair that brought together a cross-section of party members, political leaders, and…
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By Abel Johngold, MNIPR The Delta State Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (DACCIMA) has inaugurated a new eight-member executive council to lead the association’s affairs for the next two years, with a renewed commitment to strengthening the private sector and fostering economic growth in Delta State. The newly constituted leadership, drawn from affiliate chambers across the state, is led by Engr. Anthony Okoh of the Warri Chamber of Commerce as President, alongside Lucky Otegheri (1st Deputy President), Davidson Urietowhado (2nd Deputy President), Bamidele Ayodele (Financial Secretary), Dennis Nwanoye (Treasurer), Afoke Koko (Publicity Secretary), Favour Akprochinwrae (Welfare…
In a significant move to strengthen the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, a high-powered delegation led by the Delta State APC Chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie, met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier today. The meeting, held at the State House, was attended by key figures from Delta State’s political landscape, including the three distinguished APC Senators from the state—Senator Ned Nwoko, Senator Ede Dafinone, and Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, representing Delta North, Central, and South respectively. Also present at the crucial meeting were Hon. Francis Waive, representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu Federal Constituency, and the former National…
BY KENNETH ORUSI In a steadfast move to boost infrastructure and connectivity in the Delta North Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Ned Nwoko has embarked on an inspection tour of pivotal development projects within the zone. A highlight of this initiative is the one-kilometer Ugbobi Uzebu Road in the Idumuje-Ugboko community. This crucial link road is poised to revitalize local mobility and stimulate economic growth, improving access to key areas for residents and businesses alike. The road stretches from Ugbobi Primary School to the Uzebu axis, strategically enhancing access to farmland and essential services. Historically, this route has suffered from poor…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State and a prominent prince of Warri Kingdom, Prince Yemi Emiko, Ph.D., has declared that Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has rightfully earned the leadership of the APC in Delta State. Speaking at an interactive leaders and stakeholders meeting hosted by Warri South LGA at 911 Event Center, Ugbuwangue on Wednesday, Prince Emiko criticized those attempting to claim party leadership without tangible contributions to the party’s success. He emphasized that leadership is earned, not enforced, and expressed dismay that individuals who contributed little to APC’s historic victories in Delta were positioning themselves…
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…
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…