Politics

By Henry Ubus The Executive Assistant to the Governor on Students Affairs, Comr. Okoh Ezekiel Oghenetega, PhD, is set to host the Women and Youth Support Empowerment Programme (WAYSEP) in Jeremi Ward 1, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State. The programme, which is aimed at empowering women and youth for sustainable development, will take place as follows: Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024Time: 3:00 PM PromptVenue: Community Town Hall, Edjophe Community, Ughelli South LGA The…

A front line politician and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, Hon.Joseph Ikpea, has formally declared his intention to represent the people of Edo Central senatorial district at the National Assembly. Addressing joumalists in Benin City, the Edo State capital, Ikpea said his commitment to represent Edo Central senatorial district was a call to service with dedication, passion and integrity. The former Esan South-East council Chairman and former Commissioner for…

This afternoon, 15th of December 2024, the Eguono Emo`Urhobo Union, hosted its end of year party at the Otovwodo Primary School, Ughelli. In an opening address, The President General of the union, Omiragwa Oderhohwo Akpomiemie Joshua, he said that the union’s paramount focus is to promote cultural heritage by imbibing the principles and ethics which our forefathers laid down for us as a nation. In addition, he declared the union’s stance against youths lack of…

By Moses Darah The insecurity in Oruarivie-Abraka Kingdom, particularly within the Delta State University community, is alarming. Residents, visitors, staff, and students face constant threats of kidnapping, robbery, rape, and murder. To address this crisis, relocating the office of the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori temporarily to Abraka could provide a solution. The governor’s presence in Abraka would likely increase security measures, deter criminal activities and provide a safer environment. In…

Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, on Saturday, led Isoko North Political class to pay their last respect to the late Late Obuweya Emeriuho Omuedi, grandmother of Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor, Mr. Jonathan Umukoro at Iyede. Present at the funeral ceremony were the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, Executive Director, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, Chief Kome Okpobor, Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Isoko North Chapter,…

The Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Olorogun (Hon.) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode, JP FCIA, has felicitated with the Majority Leader of the 8th Assembly of the Udu Legislative Arm, Hon. Sele Victor, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary today, Saturday, December 7th, 2024. The Udu Council boss described Hon. Sele Victor as a very young and vibrant person with a bright future ahead of him. In his congratulatory message, Olorogun Oyibode said:“On behalf…

*** Demands Retraction Of Offensive Publication Against Otuaro The Media Advocacy Group (MAG) has exposed Sahara Reporters’ malicious campaign against the Presidential Amnesty Programme, saying it was time to end the madness of Sahara Reporters’ jungle journalism. In a Press Statement on Monday and signed by Mr Abiodun Sobanjo (Convener), for and on behalf of Media Advocacy Group (MAG), the Lagos based group said that Sahara Reporters’ made false and unfounded allegations regarding the Presidential…

— Hails Oborevwori’s Infrastructural Devt Strides By Kelvin Ohoror The Founder and leader of Raphael Okaruefe Movement (ROM) Chief Raphael Egaga Okaruefe has said that the group was created to work with the structure of the People Democratic Party at all level in Delta State. The erstwhile vice-chairman of Isoko South Local Government Council made this known during the extra ordinary meeting of executive of the group at his country home Enhwe, Isoko South Local…

***We remain committed to attainment of over 2million bpd – Tantita Ecomiums have been pouring in for Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and a private security outfit, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) as the nation’s crude oil production hit 1.8 millions barrels per day (1.8m bpd) The board and management of NNPCL, which announced the feat on Thursday, also disclosed that gas production has also risen to 7.4 billion standard cubic feet per…

The Delta State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for a transparent, fair, and equitable investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into the administration of former Governor Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa. The PDP also criticized the Delta State All Progressives Congress (APC) for its “insincere” stance on the issue. “We demand that the EFCC and related agencies conduct investigations openly and justly, in line with the rule of law,…