By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) on Tuesday held a strategic stakeholder engagement with civil servants in Asaba, aimed at sensitizing them on new policy reforms and improving service delivery under the Delta State Contributory Health Scheme (DSCHS). The interactive session, which drew a large turnout of public servants and labour representatives, was designed to deepen awareness of the scheme’s recent innovations, including mechanisms to ensure civil servants receive the healthcare they deserve without compromise. Speaking shortly after the engagement, the Director General of the Commission, Olorogun Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, emphasized that the…
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Delta State has taken a bold step toward transforming its electricity sector with the adoption of a decentralized mini-grid model and the establishment of new regulatory bodies to drive a sustainable power market. Speaking during a post-Executive Council (EXCO) press briefing in Asaba, the Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen, said the initiative aligns with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda, which prioritizes infrastructure and improved service delivery across the state. He recalled that the Delta State House of Assembly had earlier domesticated the Federal Government’s 2023 Electricity Act, thus providing the legislative foundation for the state to chart its…
Victims of the recent flash flood that ravaged parts of Ute-Okpu Kingdom in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State have sent a passionate appeal to government authorities and well-meaning Nigerians for urgent assistance. It would be recalled that on July 8th, 2025, residents of Ibiegwa Quarters in Ute-Okpu Kingdom were hit by a devastating flash flood that left many homeless and stranded. Speaking on behalf of the victims, Mr. Simon Aliemeke, who is currently taking refuge in a friend’s house, described the incident as a life-altering tragedy that he and his family are still struggling to comprehend.…
The Edo State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Paul Ohonbamu, has accused the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of hypocrisy and disregard for lawful protocol, citing a past incident in 2013 where Obi allegedly detained former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, for 48 hours in Anambra State. Ohonbamu’s remarks come after Obi’s recent visit to Edo State, which the commissioner claimed violated security protocols and stirred unnecessary controversy. “Protocol is standard practice, and Peter Obi knows this. He enforced it with brutal efficiency when he was governor. El-Rufai himself admitted that he was detained for 48 hours in…
On the 16th of july 2025 a nurse from Mpumalanga South Africa working in the ICU department where patients are not responsive at all has found a way to to make patients wake up from a coma. She said she discovered this while she was working night shift and alone with one patient. She placed her nipple inside the mouth of a male patient and the patient who was in a coma for 4 months woke up licking their lips. She did it to another patient just to prove her theory and the other patient woke up saying “Ngiphe futhi…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr In a strategic move to enhance the efficiency of its frontline managers and prepare for the rollout of the NG-CARES 2.0 initiative, the Delta State Government has commenced a two-day intensive training for key management staff of the Delta Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) program. The capacity-building workshop, themed “Management of Sustainable Development for Resilience,” is being held in Asaba through the State CARES Coordinating Unit (SCCU) of the Ministry of Economic Planning, in collaboration with BT & C Services Ltd. In declaring the training open, the Commissioner for Economic Planning…
The recent publication by the Odogwu of Ibusa, Dr. Nwankwo T. Nwaezeigwe, is replete with revisionist narratives, sweeping generalizations, and deeply inappropriate commentary. While debate and opinion are welcome in a democracy, the distortion of history and culture to support a narrow political agenda is something that must be openly challenged. 1. The Asagba of Asaba Cannot Dictate for Anioma While the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Obi (Prof.) Epiphany Azinge, SAN, is respected, it is a grave error to suggest that his opinion is “customarily binding” on all Anioma communities. Anioma is a collection of sovereign kingdoms, each…
By Shulamite Owhoekevbo The Delta State Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, has inaugurated the Advisory Committee of Retired Heads of Service, in a ceremony held in Asaba, the state capital. Addressing the committee members during the event, Dr. Oseji expressed her deep appreciation for their presence and thanked them for their continuous support and encouragement. She outlined the terms of reference for the committee as follows: To contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the Delta State Public Service for a sustainable future. To establish a strategic team of experienced and resourceful individuals whose institutional knowledge…
By Shulamite Owhoekevbo Members of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria have been commended for conducting themselves in a disciplined and peaceful manner in the State. The Head of Service of Delta State, Dr (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji gave the commendation when she played host to the Executive Members of the Association. While appreciating their double roles as union leaders and civil servants, she advised them to remember that the Civil Service was a rule based system that must grow by the sacrifices they make. The HOS promised to carry them along by involving them in her activities as…
The push for the creation of Anioma State has gained significant momentum with the reported endorsement of about 90 Senators, including principal officers and influential members of the 10th National Assembly. This figure surpasses the two-thirds constitutional requirement of 67 Senate members by 23 signatories. It was gathered that any proposal for state creation must be backed by at least two-thirds of the Senate to scale through. Among the Senators who have reportedly thrown their weight behind the proposed state are Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Senate Leader Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, Senate Minority Leader Abba Patrick Moro, former Senate Chief Whip…