Ahead of the resume sitting by the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Wednesday, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC on Tuesday stormed the hotel where witnesses of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP lodged in Benin City . This comes amidst allegation of a clandestine meeting between Governor Monday Okpebholo and the EFCC Chairman, Olanipekun Olukoyede, in Abuja. The said meeting allegedly took place just hours before the dramatic raid by EFCC operatives. The timing of the alleged meeting has raised eyebrows, particularly as it occurred when lawyers to Senator Okpebholo successfully pleaded for an adjournment of…
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Delta State Government has commenced construction of access road to the proposed Asaba waterfront city in the state capital. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, who disclosed this during the inspection of the project on Tuesday, said the project was conceived by the previous administration through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Model. He said the state government’s role was to construct a 6-lane access road to the new city, while the developers were expected to reclaim the land and develop the city. He said: “Asaba is becoming very attractive to property developers who are coming from Lagos to Asaba because Asaba today is…
A chieftain of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, has faulted the Olorogun O’tega Emerhor’s-led reconciliation committee of APC in Delta State, accusing it of deepening divisions rather than resolving the differences among few leaders in the party following the outcome of the last election. Speaking to a team of journalist at his country home at Ibusa over the weekend on his position on key issues surrounding the committee’s recommendations and their implications, Senator Nwaoboshi highlighted constitutional violations and leadership missteps that he believes have created crisis in the party. “The reconciliation committee, instead of uniting…
By Donald Ojebo The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Delta State Information Chapel, has concluded plans to hold its highly anticipated press week with the theme “The Role of Information Officers as Pacesetters in the Actualization of the M.O.R.E. Agenda.” According to a statement released by the Chapel, the 2-day event which will hold on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th January 2025 in Asaba will be chaired by Dr. Festus Okubor, Chief Strategist to the Governor of Delta State, with Hon. Bridget Anyafulu, Member Representing Oshimili South in the Delta State House of Assembly, as the guest speaker. The special guest…
By Kenneth Orusi In April 2024, a significant event unfolded in Delta State, Nigeria, involving the detention and subsequent release of His Royal Majesty, King Clement Ikolo, Urhukpe I, the monarch of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area. The monarch’s detention was linked to a tragic incident in Okuama community, where 17 military personnel lost their lives. Following the incident, the Nigerian Army declared King Ikolo and seven others wanted. Demonstrating his commitment to due process, the monarch voluntarily surrendered to the Delta State Police Command, which subsequently handed him over to military authorities for investigation. The monarch’s…
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads and Public Information), Mr Charles Aniagwu, Monday, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was not interested in fighting any political battles but would steadfastly continue to reply to critics with massive projects delivery ahead of 2027. Aniagwu, who was recently directed to oversee the State Information Ministry, spoke specifically on the state of affairs in the state at a press briefing in Asaba, the state capital. Flanked by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, and the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Mr Olisa Ifeajika, the…
Canadian-based Nigerian doctor, Arinze Onwumelu, also known as Dr. Zo, has shared his opinion about the financial prudence of building mansions in villages. Speaking on the topic, Dr. Zo questioned the longstanding tradition, which he described as economically unviable in the face of modern realities. “I am Igbo, from the eastern part of the country,” he began, pointing out a cultural norm among the Igbos. “Building a huge mansion in the village as a rich igbo man is a waste of time and a waste of money “There is this thing we have in the east that for you to…
The Delta State Government has reiterated its call for citizens to support the Federal Government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emphasizing that such backing transcends politics and promotes inclusive governance. This position was articulated by Mr. Charles Aniagwu, Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads and Public Information), during his maiden press briefing on Monday, January 13, 2025, in Asaba. Aniagwu stressed that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration remains focused on governance, development, and unity. “I recall that during the UPU celebration at Uvwiamuge-Agbarho in Ughelli North, the Governor urged Deltans to support President Tinubu. He made it clear that…
By Stephen Dieseruvwe According to the 2024 data published by the Federation Account Department, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, the total net FAAC allocation to Delta State amounted to N408,046,262,162.19 (four hundred and eight billion, forty six million, two hundred and sixty two thousand, one hundred and sixty two naira, nineteen kobo), whilst the five South East States of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo received a combined total of N396,639,220,356.86 (three hundred and ninety six billion, six hundred and thirty nine million, two hundred and twenty thousand, three hundred and fifty six naira, eighty six kobo).…
By H.E Goodluck Jonathan Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan yesterday delivered a lecture at Texas US on why remaining indivisible with Nigeria than joining forces with Biafrans in splitting the country will pay Niger Deltans more. I begin this write-up by saying that I mean no ill-thought towards the Biafran struggle or Igbos in general. What I’ve written here are mainly my personal reflections concerning the Niger Delta, especially with regards to non-Igbo groups and their stake in the Biafran movement which has been rebirthed for some time now. I am not a mouthpiece for the Niger Delta but…