Politics

By Henry Ubus. As Christians all over the world celebrate Christmas, The Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council Hon.Chief Jite Brown (JP) has wished the good people of Udu Local Government Council and Deltans in general merry Christmas and Prosperous New year. The Udu Council Boss said Christmas signifies peace and as such, Deltans and Udu people in particular should resolve to live in peace.In a goodwill message released yesterday in Udu , the…

The Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Hon. Chief Jite Brown has warned against the illegal collection of levies from tricycle and motorcycle riders by unauthorized persons in Udu Local Government Area. Hon. Jite while addressing riders through his Finance Supervisor Hon. Lawson Agberia Oghoifo, reiterated that the Delta State government’s ban on tickets still satnds as he stressed that violators in Udu will face legal consequences. He urged residents to assist in apprehending…

By Moses Darah The immediate past Governor of Delta State and Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Vice Presidential Candidate in the 2023 elections, Sen. Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa has been commended for ensuring the sustainability of the lofty arrangements of power rotation by the founding fathers of the party to rotate the Governorship position across the three Senatorial Districts of Delta State. The Urhobo Youth Leaders Association (UYLA) made the commendation in Asaba during a courtesy…

Delta State Government (DTSG) has call on host communities to oil and gas to be united amongst themselves and urge them for judicious management of the PIA three percent funds as catalyst to develop host communities across the state. The state governor, RtHon. Sheriff Oborevwori stated this during a three-days summit with the title “warri Oil and Gas Summit 2023 ” which was convened by Dr. Akpo Mudiaga Odje, SAN, held in Udu LGA. The…

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated HRM. Dr Emmanuel Sideso, OON, Abe I, Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, on his 80th birth anniversary, on December 19, 2023. In a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Tuesday, Governor Oborevwori praised the royal father’s commitment to the peace and development of Uvwie Kingdom. He described the monarch, who is the Chairman of Urhobo Traditional Rulers Council as “one…

Contractors handling Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) have urged the state government to allow variations of their contracts to demonstrate fairness. They hinged their stance on the depreciating value of naira and continued delay in adequate funding of project’s by previous administrators of the commission. Chairman of DESOPADEC Indigenous Contractors Forum, Eng. Ogie Samson made the appeal over the weekend during the body’s Thanksgiving/End of Year party held at Durax Hotel and…

Earlier today, Mon. 18th of December 2023, the newly appointed Chairman, Taskforce on Environment, Chief Godspower Omafuvwe Asiuwhu JP, resumes duty at the head office of the agency, at Asaba, Delta State as he promised to drive a positive change. Chief Asiuwhu alongside his political associates was received by the Staffs (civil servants & ad-hoc Staffs- Marshalls) of the agency. In a warm embrace, the director of administration, Amaragbu N. J. (Mrs), on behalf of…

By Moses Darah The news of the appointment of the Dean of Obiaruku Deanery and Parish Priest of Christ the King Catholic Church, Obiaruku, Very Rev Fr Dr Christopher Ekabo JP as Executive Secretary of the Delta State Christian Pilgrim Board was received with excitement in Esaba community in Ughelli South LGA and the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Elder Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori has been commended for a job well done. The…

In a momentous event at the DSC Primary School 1 Auditorium, Orhuwhorun Town in Udu LGA, the Association of Private School Owners of Nigeria (APSON) Udu Chapter, under the leadership of Comrade Frank Ede, bestowed a well-deserved meritorious Award of Excellence upon Olorogun DCN Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode JP FCIA, the Honourable Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Delta State. The distinguished recognition is a testament to Olorogun Oyibode’s remarkable contributions to education in Delta State. His…

By Philip Onome Former Chairman of Burutu Local Government Council, Hon. (Mrs) Felicia Orounagha has expressed gratitude to the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, for deeming it fit to appoint her amongst others into the Delta State Urban Water Board. Mrs. Orounagha in her thank you message sent to newsmen, also thanked leaders of her ward and local government area for their individual roles in ensuring her appointment was a…