By Marian Kogolo The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu has charged Broadcast Media houses in Delta to remain fresh and creative in their broadcast program content so as to enjoy consistent patronage and relevance. The Commissioner gave the charge on Friday when he received the planning committee of the proposed Delta Broadcast Media Conference 2025 in his office at the Prof Chike Edozien Secretariat, Asaba. The convener of the conference, Mr. Rukky Onoro stated that the conference is themed, ‘Broadcast Media: Unlocking Delta ‘s Possibilities’ and would have ace broadcasters Rufai Oseni,…
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By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano The Executive Director (Finance) of Hadejia Jama’are Five Basin, Dr. Musa Illyasu Kwankwaso has faulted the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF)’s claim that the north will work against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 election. Kwankwaso said the ACF had no political strength to influence the north’s decision in the presidential election. He said, “The Arewa Consultative Forum has no political value or influence to stop President Bola Tinubu from winning massively in the northern part of Nigeria. “The north should wait till 2031 to reclaim power. ACF lacks political values to talk about North. “Most…
Members of the body of community newspaper publishers in Delta State, have passed a vote of implicit confidence in the State Governor, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori, commending him on his trajectory leadership that has continued to bring transformation across the State. The motion which was moved by the publisher of Anioma Trust Newspapers, Comrade Patrick Ochei, highlighting the prudent management of the State’s resources, infrastructural transformation of Warri as a commercial hub of the State, consolidation of ongoing projects from the previous administration and most significantly, the equal budgetary allocation of #2 billion for special projects to all…
The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Community Newspapers, Prince Joseph Orhomonokpaye has settled the rift between two factional groups of the Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria (ACNPN), Delta State Chapter by getting the two chairmen to agree to the peace initiative of his office. The settlement came after a reconciliatory meeting was held at the Press Centre of Government House, Asaba on Thursday 13th February, 2025. The SSA who pleaded with all aggrieved factional members, especially the two chairmen – Elder (Dr) Dike Awana of the Frontline News and Mr. Ike Abiagom of the Newsbreeze…
Delta State Government, at its maiden Executive Council (EXCO) meeting for 2025, has approved over N275 billion for the execution of several projects spanning different sectors across the three senatorial districts of the state. The approval was given at the Exco meeting on Thursday, presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba. The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, who briefed the press after the meeting, said the approvals were record-breaking, outstanding and deafening to critics. Flanked by his counterparts in Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Mr Reuben Izeze; Economic Planning, Mr Sonny…
Yobe state photographer Saidu Abdulrahman presented his Guinness World Record Certificate to Governor Mai Mala Buni at Government House in Damaturu. The remarkable achievement was recorded by the young man last year when his 897 head shots in just 60 minutes won him the Guinness World Record. Governor Buni who said it was a proud to the state emphasized that Saidu Abdulrahman’s accomplishment would served as an inspiration to the youth in the state and beyond . He encouraged him to continue striving for excellence and to use his platform to motivate others to pursue their dreams despite challenges. The…
Hon. Mrs. Faith Majemite, former Chairman for Ethiope East Local Government Area, has been described as a beacon of courage and dedication and an inspiration for women who want to venture into public service through political office. Deputy President of the Senate in the 9th assembly, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, in goodwill message on her birthday, said Mrs. Majemite epitomises the virtues that the people desire to see in their leaders. “As chairman of Ethiope East Local Government, the first woman to hold such position, she espoused and initiated innovative policies that changed the face of grassroots governance that impacted on…
By Omorodion Omoregie The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has now witnessed the final implosion of the APC and Governor Monday Okpebholo’s fraudulent defense. In yet another stunning turn of events, at the hearing on Thursday February 13th, APC abruptly closed its case without calling 24 of its listed witnesses. This desperate move comes after a disastrous series of testimonies from their own witnesses, who — under cross-examination — admitted to over-voting and other election irregularities. This latest development is nothing short of a complete capitulation. APC had indicated 28 witnesses lined up to defend their case. By the time…
by Samuel Oamen Music super star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has openly declared love for Hon Natasha Osawaru, saying he wants to marry her. The singer, in a video on his Instagram handle, clarified the love for Natasha has nothing to do with his divorce from Annie. “Hon Natasha has been dragged, called all sorts of names and has been labelled as a home breaker. She is a young, brilliant and amazing woman. “She has nothing to do with what’s happening between me and Annie. But everybody trying to allegedly want to rope her into everything. Yes, I…
BY DANIEL DAFE Senator Ned Nwoko, representing the Delta North Senatorial District in the Senate, has said that Nigeria, as Africa’s largest oil producer, loses billions of dollars annually due to oil theft, illegal bunkering, and pipeline vandalism. He emphasized that these activities weaken the economy, disrupt the energy sector, and limit the country’s ability to fund vital infrastructure, social services, and development programs. Senator Nwoko made this statement via a post on X, following his appointment as the Chairman of the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft. In his post, he highlighted the importance of crude oil to…