A Clergy of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and consummate educationist, Rev’d. Philip Ogagaoghene Emakpor, has been elected as the 10th Chairman of the Association of Primary School Head of Nigeria (AOPSHON) of the Ethiope West Local Government Area Branch. The Returning Officer of the Election, Mr. Sunday Osanebi, announced the result at a well attended 10th Quadrantal Delegates Conference of the Union, held at Uherevie Primary School, Oghara, headquarters of the council area, during the weekend. He said a total of 48 delegates were accredited for the elections and out of this figure, Rev’d Emakpor, serving as the…
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Ward chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta North Senatorial District have called for an immediate suspension of the ongoing ward congress in the area, demanding a fresh and transparent process that clearly allocates positions between old and new party members. In a protest letter addressed to the Delta State APC chairman, Sobotie Omeni, the ward chairmen urged party leadership to halt the exercise and restart it under a framework they described as open and constitutionally compliant. According to them, the new process should spell out a clear sharing formula between longstanding party faithful and recent entrants. The…
It was a humiliating decision any man could take but Mazi Maduako had to do it for the wife he loved so much and also to get his mother off his neck. He was the only son and had resisted his mum’s pressure to taking another wife because of childlessness. Maduako had hinted Mazi Ọkpọnkụ that he was going to be visiting him in company of his wife later in the evening. He was so apprehensive. “What if he refuses and turns around to deride me in public?” he kept asking himself. Maduako and his wife arrived Mazi Ọkpọnkụ’s house…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) will commence a ward-to-ward National Identity Number (NIN) registration exercise across the 25 Local Government Areas of Delta State beginning Monday, February 16, 2026. The exercise follows a directive by the Federal Government mandating NIMC to ensure that all eligible residents are given the opportunity to register for their NIN without delay. The registration exercise will run from February 16 to March 30, 2026, and will take place daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq., disclosed this in a…
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has said the Oborevwori administration is intensifying efforts to open up rural communities and strengthen healthcare delivery through unprecedented budgetary allocations. Aniagwu, who spoke on The Morning Show on ARISE News on Sunday, disclosed that the state government has earmarked N7 billion for each of the 25 local government areas in the 2026 budget to address critical grassroots needs. According to him, the government initially set aside N3 billion per local government amounting to N75 billion, for the expansion of road networks across rural communities. However, Governor…
The Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Tessy Diai, has sworn in Special Marshal (SM) Chief Kimashnor Tom Nwakalo-Imu as a Notary Public of Nigeria and a Justice of the Peace (JP) of Delta State. The ceremonies, held on February 6, 2026, marked another significant step in the state judiciary’s commitment to strengthening public trust, deepening access to justice, and adapting to evolving legal and technological realities. The appointments underscore the judiciary’s expanding role in safeguarding legal processes, enhancing revenue justice mechanisms, and reinforcing ethical standards within the justice system. As a Notary Public, Chief Nwakalo-Imu is empowered to authenticate…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday reaffirmed strong institutional and governmental backing for the Nigeria Police Force as the 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA 2026) hosted by Delta State were formally declared opened in Asaba. President Ahmed Bola Tinubu who was represented by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), described the Games as a strategic platform for building a professional, disciplined and performance driven Police Force, stressing that security remains the bedrock of Nigeria’s economic growth, social stability and national confidence. “Service is not defined merely by authority or uniform, but by character, competence and…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, HRM Emmanuel Sideso (JP), OON, Abe I, on the occasion of his 18th coronation anniversary, describing his reign as impactful, stabilising and development-driven. Oborevwori in a statement issued in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, commended the revered monarch for his steadfast leadership, which he said has transformed Uvwie Kingdom into a haven of peace and a destination for investors. Governor Oborevwori noted that since ascending the ancient throne of his forebears eighteen years ago, the monarch has provided purposeful leadership that has…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The Executive Council of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association Worldwide (UIAA), led by its Acting President, Dr. Terrumun Hembaor Gajir, has extended warm and heartfelt birthday felicitations to former President of the Association, Prof. Anthony Kemi Emina, in celebration of his special day. In a goodwill message issued on behalf of the global alumni body, the Exco described Prof. Emina as “a dependable leader” whose tenure was marked by stability, unity and purposeful direction for the Association. According to Dr. Gajir, Prof. Emina’s leadership remains a reference point within the UIAA Worldwide, as…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated erstwhile Editor of Vanguard Newspapers and Publisher of The NewsGuru Online, Mr. Mideno Bayagbon, as he clocks 65 years on Saturday. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor described Bayagbon as one of Nigeria’s most accomplished journalists whose illustrious career has left an indelible mark on the media landscape. Governor Oborevwori lauded the Jeddo-Okpe-born media icon for his outstanding contributions to the journalism profession, noting that his decades of dedicated service, editorial depth, and unwavering commitment to truth and ethical reporting have inspired generations…