By Enitan Abel Johngold Orheruata, mnipr A political pressure group in Delta State, the United Ughelli South Political Reawakening Forum (UUPRF), has openly backed Chief Emuoboh Gbagi for the 2027 Delta State House of Assembly election, declaring that he remains the most credible and capable option to reposition Ughelli South Local Government Area for meaningful development. The group said the call became necessary in view of what it described as years of poor representation, stagnation and underdevelopment in the area, warning that Ughelli South could not afford another round of leadership failure. In a statement made available to journalists yesterday,…
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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. Oborevwori in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, congratulated Muslims for their devotion, sacrifice, and commitment to the spiritual values of Islam, as demonstrated during the period of fasting and prayer. The Governor noted that Ramadan represents a period of deep reflection, self-discipline, compassion, and renewed faith, urging Muslims to sustain these virtues beyond the holy month for…
John Ikechukwu Ozegbe is not your regular, easy go lucky kind of Deltan. Young, handsome, smart, clean and always steady and confident, he carries a wisened head on his sturdy shoulders and has over the years, carved a solid niche for himself as a loyal and committed team player to his mentors and to every progressive cause. He is a trusted friend and companion, a dependable ally in rough and calm seasons and a reliable and brilliant young man filled with dynamic verve and progressive ideas, complemented with fearless pragmatism, strategic ingenuity, admirable accountability and an impressive sense of responsibility,…
By Enitan Abel Johngold Orheruata, mnipr Senator Ede Dafinone, who represents Delta Central Senatorial District, has felicitated with Muslim faithful in Delta Central, across the country and around the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, urging Nigerians to embrace the values of unity, compassion and peaceful coexistence. In a statement to mark the celebration, Dafinone said Eid-el-Fitr signifies not only the end of Ramadan, a holy month of fasting, prayer, sacrifice and spiritual renewal, but also a period for deep reflection on the virtues of patience, discipline, generosity and love for one another. The lawmaker called on Muslims and Nigerians…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said Nigeria and the United Kingdom must build on their longstanding relationship by strengthening trade ties and expanding mutually beneficial economic cooperation. President Tinubu met with United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Downing Street, where the two countries agreed on a deal to refurbish two major ports in Lagos, worth £746m. The President described his state visit to the United Kingdom, the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years, as “very thrilling and significant” in strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. “We can not forget the institutional development we have enjoyed…
Construction work is set to commence on the long-awaited Onicha-Ugbo–Idumuje Ugboko Road following the arrival of heavy-duty equipment at the project site, a development widely credited to the sustained intervention and advocacy of Senator Ned Nwoko. Residents of the two agrarian communities in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta state have welcomed the mobilization of contractors, describing it as a decisive step toward resolving years of infrastructural neglect that have hampered mobility, trade, and economic growth. The Onicha-Ugbo–Idumuje Ugboko Road serves as a vital inter-community corridor, linking farmers, traders, students, and commuters to surrounding towns and Edo State through…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and accountability in tax administration, as the state prepares to host the South-South Zonal Headquarters of the Tax Ombud Office. The Governor made the assertion on Thursday while receiving the Tax Ombud/Chief Executive Officer of the Office of the Tax Ombud Nigeria, Dr. John Nwabueze, and his delegation at Government House, Asaba. Oborevwori, who warmly welcomed the delegation despite the public holiday, described the visit as significant. He noted that it underscores a shared commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s tax system through fairness and accountability. He commended President…
By Enitan Abel Johngold Orheruata, mnipr The College of Nursing Sciences, Eku, on Wednesday turned what should have been a routine matriculation ceremony into a forceful public appeal for survival and growth, warning that critical infrastructure gaps could undermine its push to meet National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) standards despite admitting 432 new students into its expanding nursing programmes. At a ceremony that blended celebration with urgency, the institution formally welcomed the fresh students but also laid bare the pressing needs confronting one of the country’s oldest nursing colleges as it transitions into the National Diploma (ND) and Higher…
By Enitan Abel Johngold Orheruata, mnipr Bellarks Polytechnic, Kwale, on Thursday matriculated 57 students at its 6th Matriculation Ceremony, with the institution’s management charging the new intakes to pursue practical knowledge, innovation and self-reliance in a fast-changing economy. Speaking at the ceremony, the Rector, Prof. Uchenna Ngozi Uzokwe-Igbadi, described the event as a major turning point in the academic journey of the students, noting that their admission into the institution marked the beginning of a new phase of discipline, learning and personal development. She said Bellarks Polytechnic remained committed to academic excellence, innovation and social responsibility, stressing that the institution…
BY: JUMAI NWACHUKWU The Director-General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, has commended the Mother and Child Hospital in Owa-Alero, Ika North-East Local Government Area, for its high standard of healthcare delivery, describing the facility as well-positioned to support the state’s Equity Health Plan aimed at expanding access to care for pregnant women and children under five. Dr. Akpoveta gave the commendation during a monitoring visit to the hospital alongside members of the Commission’s communication team. The visit provided an opportunity to assess the hospital’s facilities and its capacity to deliver quality maternal and child…